User manual HITACHI VM-1600A

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camera/Recorder VM-1600A/VM-2600A 1 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 514-697-9150 E72900 E72118 Printed in Japan 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Power Zoom Switch 32 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS This switch performs zooming electrically. Lens Cap Tab Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene. Hand Strap Adjust to best fit your hand. 33 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. Since camera/recorder has a dual timer feature, if you go abroad to a country with a time difference, you can also record the time at the site together. Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time. To set the first clock 1. Load the camera/recorder's date/time battery as described on page 8. Press and hold the small button on "POWER" switch, and then slide it to "CAM" position. Date and time appear in the viewfinder and "1" flashes. 4. If you go past the month you want to set, press "REW" button. If you go past the date you want to set, press "REW" button. Press "F. FWD" or "REW" button to select year, and then press "STOP" button. 7. Press "F. FWD" or "REW" button as many times as may be required to select the correct hour, and then press "STOP" button. After setting AM or PM, press "STOP" button to change the display and start the internal clock. The display will change as follows each time the button is pressed. 35 DATE/TIME SETTING NOTE: · See the next page for setting the second clock. · The date/time graphics will be recorded whenever they appear in the viewfinder. To correct date/time information after starting the date/time 1. Press and hold "DATE/TIME" button, and then press "STOP" button. Correct the incorrect digit by using "F. FWD", "REW" and "STOP" buttons. To correct date/time information during programming 1. Press "STOP" button repeatedly until the flashing cursor will be removed from the viewfinder. Follow steps 1 and 2 of "To correct date/time information after starting the date/time". To set the second clock (The first clock operates even if you do not set the second clock. ) Before setting Set the first clock first. Example When you go abroad where there is a time difference of minus 5 hours: 1. Press the "DATE/TIME" button to display the second clock. 2. [. . . ] · Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem. In this case, head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary. · Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center before using a head cleaning tape. 89 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The video camera/recorder is a precision electromechanical device which will require periodic maintenance after 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. [. . . ]