Hitachi VM-1700A Camcorder User Manual
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1. 74 e Press power zoom switch on the T side and the picture gradually becomes telescopic e The zooming speed is slow when the power zoom switch is pressed lightly and the zooming speed is fast when the switch is pressed strongly e When power zoom switch is operated the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder in 10 steps for several seconds 35 MACRO Allows you to shoot objects as close as 1 2 inches 8cm from the lens tip Press and hold W side of power zoom switch An object is auto focused Power 2oom Switeh Wi eee PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure Program AE automatically selects the shutter speed 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 second that is optimum for the brightness of the subject The iris is also adjusted automatically in response to the shutter speed 37 _ INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING Indexing your tapes while recording makes it easy to find desired program segments when you play back the tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called the VHS Index Search System See your VCR s instruction manual for index playback instructions INDEX signals are recorded when the following operations are performed e When power is turned on about 4 hours after it is switched off and then recording is started e When power is turned on after the date is changed to the n2. Video Audio Cord Hi nat iced i Fe te i ho VIDEO IM o Te AUDIO IN AD j Yellow White Y Y To AUIDIO White VIDEO Yellow ik 1 Connect the video audio cord not provided to AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN of your TV 2 Connect the other end of the video audio cord to AUDIO and VIDEO of your camera recorder 3 Turn on TV 4 Press STOP EJECT button on the camera recorder and then insert the cassette 5 Place POVVEH svvitch in VIDEO position 6 Press PLAY button 7 After playing press button Example 2 If you have a VHS VCR 1 Insert the recorded tape into your VCR 2 Press PLAY button of your VCR 48 _ VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV Example 3 If your TV is a regular TV Diagram of Hookup 1 Disconnect the VHF antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver 2 Connect the VHF antenna lead to IN FROM ANT on the RF converter unit If the cable is round 75 Ohm it will connect directly to the IN FROM ANT If it is the flat type 300 Ohm connect it to the antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm and slip the adaptor on to the IN FROM ANT terminal 3 Connect the 75 Ohm coaxial cable with antenna adaptor to OUT TO TV on the RF converter unit 4 Connect the other end to the VHF antenna terminal on the TV as illustrated 5 Connect the connector cable from RF converter unit to RF DC OUT AUDIO and VIDE
3. aa Creating a title 1 Attach a power source to the camera recorder and slide POWER switch to either CAM or VIDEO position 2 Press TITLE button The flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder 3 Press SHIFT button repeatedly to move the flashing cursor to the place you want to begin your title 4 Select the first character for your title by pressing the or button repeatedly until the desired character appears 5 After you have selected the first character press SHIFT button to move the flashing cursor to the place you want the next character 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title 7 After completing your title press PAGE button and create the title on another page 8 After creating the title press TITLE button to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder Now title graphics is stored in memory 45 _ TITLE RECORDING Correcting errors during title storage 1 Press Shift button repeatedly until the character to be corrected will flash 2 Press either or button until the correct character appears SHIFT Buren nur Button Recording titles on a tape in the camera recorder Slide POWER switch to VIDEO Locate the position on the tape that you wish to record the title Set POWER switch to CAM Press T TLE button to display the title graphics Press PAGE button until the title you wish to record appea
4. e When the recording is for less than 10 seconds li the date changes while recording continues over 10 seconds the date is recorded for 10 seconds when recording is restarted after the camera recorder has been set to the standby mode Press DATE TIME button until AUTO and the date appear in the viewfinder before you begin to record The date will be recorded whenever it appears in the viewfinder 32 FOCUS AUTO FOCUS e You can always focus the object automatically Tht subject at the center of the viewtinder is in focus Goad The range of the object with which auto focus can be used e On T side about 3 6 feet 1 1m from the lens surface to infinity e On W side about 1 2 inches 3cm from the lens surface to infinity The auto focus will not work under the following conditions TT 1 Objects not in the center of the viewfinder RA o Objects at far and near positions at the same time 3 Objects lit by a spotlight or neon signs etc a za 4 Objects behind glass with water droplets or dust on it E B 6 8 Objects with almost no difference in brightness such as a white wall 33 AUTO FOCUS SOM r 1 4 gic my a 1 7 Dark objects ZA G Objects moving rapidly 34 POWER ZOOM POWER ZOOM E
5. 53 AUTOMATIC REWIND AUTOMATIC REWIND When the tape reaches its end during playback it automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops 54 FLYING ERASE HEAD only for VM 2700A FLYING ERASE HEAD only for VM 2700A A rotating erase head which eliminates glitches and rainbow noise that occurs at the joints between recorded segments 55 USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA LIGHT only for VM 2700A USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA LIGHT only for VM 2700A Use the built in camera light it you wish to shoot objects in dark places When the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO the camera light turns on automatically when the camera recorder is pointed at objects in a dark place and turns off when it is pointed at objects in a bright place CAUTION The power consumption of the built in camera light is about a half that of the camera recorder Therefore if the camera light is turned on when a fully charged battery pack is attached the operating time of the battery falls to about a half 1 Make sure that a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor charger is attached 2 Set the POWER switch to CAM and then set the LIGHT switch to AUTO when required NOTE When the LIGHT switch is set on ON the camera light will turn on whenever you make a recording CAUTION e Turn the camera light on only when you need it otherwise the operating time of the battery pack is shortened due to the power consumption of the came
6. HITACHI Instruction Manual VHS Video Camera Recorder VM 1700A VM 2700A VM 1700A VM 2700A Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Pointe Claire Tel 404 279 5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 P QR10512 Hitachi Ltd 1994 KS F N HITACHI HSC CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy Quebec H9R1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 Printed in Japan PRECAUTIONS FEATURES WARNINGS WARNINGS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the F
7. Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold area to a warm humid area Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to acclimate to the surroundings before inserting a video cassette When moved from a cold area to a warm humid area moisture may condense on the head drum inside the machine This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape See the bottom of the AC adaptor charger The rating and caution label is located on the bottom of the AC adaptor charger WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS Thank you for choosing the video camera recorder For maximum pleasure and convenience please read these simple instructions before operating your camera recorder PRECAUTIONS Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our vvarranty Be careful that no water dust or sand enters the camera recorder VVhen you are not using the camera recorder svvitch off the povver and attach the lens cap When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the the sun or a light source a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture Your camera recorder is functioning properly but the solid state pickup device CCD usually causes this as an inherent character
8. IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS mode See DATE TIME SETTING on page 20 Diagram of Camera Diopter Control To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment BATTERY Release Lever Releases the battery attached to the video camera recorder DC IN 9 6V Jack When using the AC adaptor charger provided or the car battery cord optional connect this jack and the DC OUTPUT of the AC adapter charger or the car s cigarette lighter socket Cassette Holder Press STOP EGECT button to open the cassette holder Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting REC PAUSE Button This button is used to control the camera recorder When the POWER switch is set to the CAM position pressing this button starts the tape to begin recording REC appears in the viewfinder When this button is pressed again H appears instead of REC and the tape stops and the camera recorder enters the record pause stand by mode Power Zoom Switch TRACKING Control e This switch performs zooming electrically W Picture becomes wider gradually T Picture becomes telescopic gradually e Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR Adjust for best picture Ejecting the cassette returns the tracking to the normal position Lens Cap Tab e Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene The tab also prevents the lens cap from swinging around on
9. a period of normal use We expect that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the warranty period of most users unless the video camera recorder is heavily used or seldom used Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the user although defective parts are covered during the warranty period Consult your VCR service center to determine recommendations for normal maintenance based upon your location use patterns and machine age 65 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements 9 6V DC Power consumption 7 watts nominal Dimensions 4 3 8 W x 8 1 16 H x 12 1 4 D 111 W x 205 H x 311 D mm Weight 4 4 lbs 2 0 kg Video Recorder Section Format VHS Record playback system VM 2700A Two video record playback heads plus a flying erase head VM 1700A Two video record playback heads Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape speed 33 35 mm sec Video output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Audio output 7 8 ABs 316 mVrms less than 1 kohm Fast forward rewind time Less than 6 minutes with T 120 cassette Camera Section scanning 525 lines 60 fields 30 frames Required minimum illumination 1 lux Pickup device 1 3 CCD Lens diameter 46 mm 66 HOTLINE HOTLINE For U S A only HITACHI service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics Am
10. extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure A That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger B That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and C That wire size should be met below Minimum AWG size Length of extension cord feet 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal to or less than 150 11 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 12 Do not disassemble charger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 13 To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning _ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER CHARGER 13 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER Set the viewfinder to the position shown in the figure when carrying the camcorder or storing it in the carrying case You can adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder so you can see through it easily 14 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 15 POWER SOURCES POWER SOURCES WHEN USING WITH THE BATTERY Provided e To attach align the mark of the battery with that of the camera recorder so that the battery fits into the groves and slide t
11. recorder to the record mode or to the playback mode Press and hold the small button on this switch and then slide it to CAM or VIDEO REW Button Press this button during stop or fast forward mode and fast rewinding starts 4 4 appears in the viewfinder Press the button during playback of tape and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP EJECT button to stop tape movement STOP EGECT Button e The STOP EJECT button is used to stop playback rewind and fast forward operations The button has no effect during record operation F FVVD Button Press this button during stop or rewind mode and fast forwarding starts appears in the viewfinder Press the button during playback of tape and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP EJECT button to stop tape movement PLAY Button Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode REW PLAY F FWD and STOP EJECT e These buttons are used for title making buttons when the TITLE button is pressed See TITLE RECORDING on page 26 e These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause stand by 27
12. the beginning 9 Press PLAY button The picture you just recorded will be seen through the viewfinder 10 After playing press button STOP EJECT Button PLAY Button REW Button 11 Slide the POWER switch to OFF position to turn off the camera recorder Press STOP EJECT button to remove the cassette Button POWER Switch 12 Always remove the power source from the camera recorder after use 23 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 24 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Diagram of camera Camera Light only for VM 2700A When the POWER switch is in the CAM position the camera light is turned on and off automatically or manually in the record and record pause modes depending on the position of LIGHT switch Turn the camera light off after use Microphone sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed Lens with Lens Cap F1 8 5 60 mm 12 1 power zoom lens features auto focus and auto iris functions LIGHT Switch for VM 2700A When this switch is set to AUTO the camera light turns on or off automatically according to the brightness of the object When the switch is set to ON the camera light turns on Set the switch to OFF to turn the light off manually Electronic Viewfinder EVF Displays what the camera recorder lens see
13. 4 LINEAR TIME COUNTER LINEAR TIME COUNTER Shows length of tape run in hours minutes and seconds Load a cassette into the camera recorder and perform recording or playback the counter indicates the elapsed time A 7 Hour Second 42 REMAINING TAPE REMAINING TAPE The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback using seven dashes This feature is handy when recording since it lets you know how long you can record on the loaded tape Insert a cassette in the camera recorder and start recording or playback 10 seconds later the remaining tape will be displayed When the cassette is ejected the display will disappear 68 is displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run zi TITLE RECORDING TITLE RECORDING You can easily create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camera recorder s built in titler The titler will store 2 different title pages in memory Once a title is stored it can be displayed and recorded at any time Each title page can contain two lines of 16 characters each The titler contains 47 different characters for creating titles SHIFT Button 4 PAGE Button A TITLE Button a ot T uu 98 989 qan IGT Ses Pal z R 7 is and Button F 44 TITLE TITLE RECORDING 000
14. CC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 4 WARNINGS is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION
15. ME Setting button 6 Press F FVVD or REVV button as many times as may be required to select the correct hour and then press button 7 Repeat step 6 to select minute and AM PM ae i ae 37 Ji 8 After setting AM or PM press DATE TIME button to change the display and start the internal clock It is recommended that you press DATE TIME button to match the time signal 9 Press DATE TIME button after setting the clock The display will change as follows each time the button is pressed Time amp date Auta date 7 mi t m Removes display Date display To correct date time information after starting the date time 1 Press and hold DATE TIME button and then press button The month starts flashing 2 Correct the incorrect digit by using F FWD REW and STOP buttons To correct date time information during programming Press button repeatedly until the digit that is incorrect flashes Correct the incorrect digit by using F FWD REW and STOP EJECT buttons 31 AUTOMATIC DATE RECORDING AUTOMATIC DATE RECORDING This feature records the date automatically once a day After you begin recording the date is recorded automatically for 10 seconds The same date Is recorded again in the following cases e When the cassette is replaced e When AUTO i displayed again after being switched to the date display
16. O jacks on the camcorder 6 Turn on the TV and set to channel 3 unless channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area If channel 3 is used in your area set your TV to channel 4 7 Set the RF channel selector on the RF converter unit to CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your TV 8 Perform same procedures in steps 4 through 7 of Example 1 ST LL VVhen REC PAUSE button is pressed during playback a still picture can be seen To start again press REC PAUSE button and playback will be resumed REW PALSE Button 50 FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH When you press F FWD or REVV button during playback the tape will be played back at a speed about 3 times faster than normal playback speed and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP EJECT button to stop tape movement FAD Button REV Button 51 MEMORY MEMORY When the tape counter with memory indication appears in the viewfinder a tape that is being rewound automatically stops when the counter reads approximately 0 00 00 This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to review immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times in a row 1 Press DISPLAY button The indicator M appears beside the linear time counter 2 Start playing or recording a tape 3 At
17. VIDEO position Set the television to the camera recorder channel 3 or 4 depending upon the selected channel in the RF channel select switch of RF output adapter TV is connect to the camera recorder by using RF output adapter When you see the playback picture on your TV adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture TV receiver is older type It needs to be modified to work properly with camera recorder Tape is damaged try another cassette TV set has VIR circuit Turn off during playback 62 TROUBLESHOOTING CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER lf dust or foreign matter adheres inside the viewfinder clean it by using the following procedure a s A Re ez OX he x 7 A f 1 Push the tab and hold it then open the cover 2 Clean the picture tube face and lens To prevent scratching use a soft non abrasive cloth swab or lens cleaning paper 3 Close the cover 63 HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING e Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased e Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem In this case head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary 64 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The video camera recorder is a precision electromechanical device which will require periodic maintenance after
18. e continuing to use your camera recorder um Cr 18 CHARGING A BATTERY CHARGING A BATTERY 1 Plug the AC adaptor charger power cord into AC electrical outlet 2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor charger Align the mark on the battery with that of AC adaptor charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor charger and Slide it in the direction of arrow 3 The CHARGE light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge and will go out when the battery is fully charged CHARGE Light POVVER Light 19 CHARGING A BATTERY NOTES 1 The time required for charging the battery is approx two hours 2 When fully charged the battery should supply approx 90 minutes of operating time depending on how much you use zoom and pause 2 Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature 3 Recharge the battery at least once every six months The battery is a lead acid battery This battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time If the battery is stored for an extended length of time without being recharged you may not be able to recharge it 4 A battery charged after being stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time Additional rechargings will help restore the battery s operation time 5 The battery should be charged at a temperature of 50 F 86 F 10 C 30 C to prevent damage 6 Do not operate the batte
19. e not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These Openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unles
20. erica Inc Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 404 279 5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 67 ACCESSORY TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT ACCESSORY TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT You re ready to add more excitement to your home videos and Hitachi s right there with you With our new line of video accessories you can go anywhere your imagination takes you Now that you know how much fun video recording can be you ll want to add new dimensions to your home videos With convertor lenses adaptors extra We are preparing two kinds of accessory 1 Included accessory See page 3 2 Opti
21. ext day with the power off and then recording is started 38 QUICK EDIT Edit Search QUICK EDIT Edit Search The quick edit feature allows you to search for the end of previously recorded material or find a particular spot on your tape to begin your editing or recording new material Quick edit is used while the camera recorder is in the record pause stand by mode By holding down the F FVVD REW or PLAY button you can visually search or play your tape Releasing the buttons F FWD REW or PLAY immediately stops the tape at that position 39 _ INSTANT REVIEW INSTANT REVIEW 1 In record pause stand by mode press REVIEW button and the last few seconds of the recorded scene is played back in the reverse direction and then played back in the forward direction 2 When the tape reaches the end of the scene you have just recorded the camera recorder returns to the record pause stand by mode Recording starts again when the REC PAUSE button is pressed again REC PALUISE Butte oe REVIEW Button 40 DISPLAY BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed the display in the viewfinder switches as follows 0 2 Ci a E a 1 When the linear time tape counter with memory is displayed in the viewfinder the same display appears on the screen of the connected TV monitor receiver DISPLAY Button
22. gn of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Camera Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you ar
23. he battery downward as illustrated mu BATTERY Release Lever Mark p Battery Battery e To remove the battery Push and hold Battery release lever then slide the battery to the upside and remove WHEN USING WITH THE AC ADAPTER CHARGER Provided 1 Plug the AC adaptor charger power cord into AC electrical outlet 2 Connect one end of the DC cord provided to the DC IN 9 6V of the camera recorder Connect the other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the AC adaptor charger b To OUTPUT POWER SOURCES VVHEN USING VVITH THE CAR BATTERY By using optional car battery cord Hitachi VM CC70A To Cigarette Lighter 7 F Socket Car Battery Cord optional 2 e e 1 Connect the small plug of the car battery cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack of the camera recorder 2 Connect the other end of the car battery cord to the car s cigarette lighter socket CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY When the indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the camera recorder is being operated with a battery provided it indicates that the battery charge is low Charge it or replace it with a charged battery After several minutes the symbol will change to When the battery is very near empty the symbol will change to and start blinking You should find an alternative power source or recharge the battery befor
24. istic Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object directly Be sure not to leave it in a place where the temperature exceeds 120 F 49 C or the pickup device may be damaged Dangerous includes e Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine e Near heating appliances Do not leave the viewfinder lens facing sunlight for a prolonged period or the phosphorescent surface of the cathode ray tube may be damaged PRECAUTIONS FEATURES e Solid state camera pickup High Quality picture technology e Auto focus power zoom Lens with macro feature e Full record and playback capability with standard cassette e Program AE Auto Exposure e Flying erase head Only for VM 2700A e Built in camera light Only for VM 2700A e Time and date e Titler e Index signal HO This video camera recorder with this marking incorporates high quality picture technology and is compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the mark ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following components and accessories besides the camera recorder unit itself before disposing of the packing material 1 DC cord 2 Lead acid Rechargeable Battery 3 AC Adaptor Charger 4 Shoulder strap VEA ACARATTI _ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the desi
25. its cord Hand Strap Adjust to best fit your hand IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Graphics in the Electronic Viewfinder 29 DATE TIME Setting DATE TIME Setting The date and time can be recorded on your tape to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time The time backup battery is rechargeable Charge the backup battery every two months Set POWER switch to OFF position and connect a charged battery or AC adaptor charger to the camera recorder for 24 hours Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start recording Button F FVVD Button DATE TIME Button 1 Press and hold the small button on POWER switch and then slide it to CAM position 2 Press DATE TIME button Date and time appear in the viewfinder and 1 flashes 3 Press F FVVD button to select correct month Hold button down to advance rapidly li you go past the month you vvant to set press REVV button VVhen the correct month appears press 5 button 4 Press F FWD button to select correct date Hold button down to advance rapidly If you go past the date you want to set press REVV button When the correct date appears press button 5 Press F FVVD or REW button to select year and then press STOP EGECT 30 DATE TI
26. o remove the front case press and hold the tab then remove the front case To replace the front case pass the lamp through the hole of the reflection plate then attach the upper hooks to the camera light and then attach the lower hook to the camera light e Do not touch the lamp directly with your fingers It may shorten its service life e When the lamp is replaced or when the front case of the camera light is removed make sure the front case is attached to the camera light properly e Consult your nearest service center to replace the lamp 58 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on adjust the diopter control for optimum focus adjustment Diopter Control 59 HOW TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP HOW TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP the shoulder strap provided as illustrated Attach ems 60 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Your camera recorder is a highly sophisticated instrument It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems However should problems develop check the following points and take the necessary corrective measures INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE Check Point amp Correction Cassette holder cannot be opened when you slide EJECT button cassette compartment arrow on cassette 5B X Cassette vvindovv must be to
27. ocal solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal amp 20 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 1 Connect the POWER SOURCE See pages 9 and 10 2 Press button and insert the cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder Slide the cassette into cassette holder as far as it will go 3 Press the cassette holder The holder will latch in the operating position 4 Press and hold the small button on POWER switch and then slide it to the CAM position The POWER indicator will light and the camera recorder will enter record pause mode automatically 21 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING POWER Switch 5 Now press REC PAUSE button to start shooting the picture The REC indication appears in the viewfinder and you are now recording the picture you see through the viewfinder 6 Press REC PAUSE button to stop recording Press the button again to resume recording The H indication will appear in the viewfinder instead of REC while the camera recorder is in the record pause stand by mode 7 After recording press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and then Slide it to VIDEO The camera recorder will now be in the stop mode 22 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING POWER Switch 8 Press REVV button The tape will be rewound to
28. oduct due to lightning and power line surges ghee 10 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c f the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or othe
29. onal accessory Chart of Accessories Consult your nearest service center to replace the lamp lf you want to place an order for these items you can 1 Call the toll free number 1 800 HITACHI 2 Mail to HITACHI with attached form see page 41 BY PHONE To place your order by phone have your VISA MASTER CARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS card ready and call this toll free number anytime 24 hrs day 7 day a week 1 800 HITACHI BY MAIL To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency payable to H TACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC to the following address HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC PARTS DIVISION 401 WEST ARTESIA BLVD COMPTON CA 90220 68
30. r hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition 21 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 11 _ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER CHARGER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER CHARGER 1 Save these instructions This page contains important safety and operating instructions for AC Adaptor Charger Model VM AC68A T 2 Before using AC Adaptor Charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 AC Adapter Charger 2 battery and 3 product using battery 3 Also read all instructions on pages 4 and 5 5 Do not expose charger to rain or snow 6 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 7 To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 8 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise Subjected to damage or stress 9 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately 10 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper
31. ra light e When the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO the camera light does not turn on unless a cassette is loaded CAUTION Do not hold the unit by the built in camera light when carrying as this could cause a malfunction 56 USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA LIGHT only for VM 2700A POWER l LIGHT Switch 3 After use set the LIGHT switch to OFF or set the POWER switch of the camera recorder to OFF position 57 USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA LIGHT only for VM 2700A CAUTION e During operation and or after use of the camera light the front surface and lamp of the camera light will be very hot To avoid burns or hair damage do not touch them with your hand e When the camera light is on do not allow water to drop on the light e When the camera light is on avoid subjecting the camera light to impacts or sharp vibrations e Do not allow the cooling vents to become blocked Also do not cover the camera light with paper or other objects since the air flow will be interrupted resulting in possible overheating hazard e Never use the camera light in the vicinity of explosive or highly inflammable materials e When storing the camera light in the camera case following use be sure to allow it sufficient time to fully cool down before placing it in the case e Replace only with the specified lamp optional to reduce the risk of fire To replace the lamp of camera light T
32. rs in the viewfinder Press REC PAUSE button to start the title recording Press TITLE button to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder The camera recorder will now record as normal BB WN 46 _ TITLE RECORDING Recording titles on another VCR while playing a tape back with the camcorder 1 Connect the camera recorder and VCR See page 31 2 Select the title you wish to record from page 1 or page 2 The last title selected will appear first Press TITLE button to turn title off 3 Set the VCR in the recording mode and camera recorder in the playback mode 4 Press TITLE button when you see the scene where you want to record the title 5 Press TITLE button to erase the display from the viewfinder Chart of characters available in the titler 47 _ VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV To play back a tape recorded on your camera recorder and view it on your TV receiver you must connect the camera recorder to the TV receiver using either audio video cord not provided or RF converter unit optional You also may play back the tape recorded by your camera recorder on any other VHS video cassette recorder The camera recorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed SP A tape recorded in long play LP or extra long play EP cannot be played back on this camcorder Example 1 If your TV has VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks
33. ry at temperatures below 14 F 10 C or above 95 F 35 C The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122 F 50 C Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures 7 After repeated chargings and use the operation time will gradually decrease When operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery 8 If CHARGE and POWER lights on the AC adaptor charger start flashing remove the battery and then reattach it If after several attempts both lights continue to flash this means your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced with a new one The CHARGE light will not light if a hot battery is attached to the AC adaptor charger Attaching an extremely hot battery to the adaptor charger is not recommended it should be allowed to cool down before being attached 9 Do not short the battery s terminal 10 Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside 11 Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat over 149 F 65 C could be hazardous 12 Be sure to set the POWER switch to the OFF position before removing the battery ATTENTION The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your l
34. s The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient black and white monitor during playback of recorded material RF DC OUT Jack Connect the RF converter unit optional to this jack AUDIO VIDEO Jacks Connect the video audio cord not provided to these jacks and to the audio and video inputs of your TV monitor receiver You can also connect the RF converter unit optional to these jacks and your TV receiver To open the cover IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Diagram of Buttons TITLE Button Press this button to create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camera recorder s built in titler DATE TIME Button Press this button to display the date and time in the viewfinder Whenever the date and time appear in the viewfinder they will be recorded on the tape RESET Button When the linear time counter is displayed in the viewfinder pressing this button resets the counter to 0 00 00 REVIEW Button Used to review the last few seconds of the recorded segment in the record pause mode DISPLAY Button li this button is pressed M appears beside the tape counter in the viewfinder and the tape s position is stored in memory If the camera recorder is connected to a TV monitor receiver the same display as that in the viewfinder appears on the screen when the 26 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS M is displayed POWER Switch This switch changes the camera
35. s proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mas
36. t and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it its left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video pr
37. the point you want playback to start press RESET button to reset the counter to 0 00 00M 4 Continue to play back or record 5 Press STOP EJECT button 6 Press REVV button The tape will be rewound to the preselected point at approximately 0 00 00M indication STOP EJECT Button RESET Button REW Button DISPLAY Button ll j Ej ees Pe p 5 hn a F A i i PN z z E daz i m M 2 r anal CAMERA RECORDER TO VCR DUBBING CAMERA RECORDER TO VCR DUBBING li you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend s favorite home recordings the following instructions can be used to connect camera recorder to VCR for this purpose a ee za m R be ea m e a ed a pe l 1 il a VCR Record R Piin L a i aF F i a gl i a Pa ul Fol a i a t 1 ki li m y i To AUD O White Y To AUDIO IM O Q To VIDEO IN VIDEO Yalow White TY TY Yaim Video Audio Cord iroi provided 1 Connect the video audio cord not provided to AUDIO and VIDEO of your camera recorder 2 Connect the other ends to AUDIO IN VIDEO IN of your VCR as shown in the diagram above 3 Play the tape on the camera recorder and record it on the VCR
38. vvard outside CAMERA RECORDING SYMPTOM CHECK POINT amp CORRECTION Picture does not appear in the Remove the lens cap viewfinder Set POWER switch to CAM The camera recorder cannot go into The cassette has had the erase the recording mode even when record prevention tab removed Stick a piece start stop button is pressed of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a different cassette set POWER switch to CAM position The camera recorder is set to MACRO mode Release the MACRO mode and then focus on the object Auto focus does not operate if the wide angle or telephone lens is attached The am indication in the electronic Try another battery or charge the viewfinder battery NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED Check Point amp Correction Power is not turned on an no button Remove the power source and after operations are accepted about one minute push the reset 61 TROUBLESHOOTING switch gently using a toothpick etc until you feel a click The display will be reset Then set the information again PLAYBACK OF PRE RECORDED CASSETTE Symptom Check Point amp Correction PLAY button cannot be engaged No picture appears on television screen when PLAY button is pressed Interference on playback picture Picture bends at the top of the TV screen Color of your TV screen is too bright too faint or change Set the power switch to
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