User manual HITACHI VM-E230A

[. . . ] Table of Contents HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-E230A HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel. 905-821-4545 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it is set up. [. . . ] Using Alternative Power Sources Using the AC Adapter/Charger Please ensure that the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply (ie. If you still cannot make fit the blades fully into the outlet either contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet, or use a polarized cord or outlet accessory. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Connect the other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the AC adapter/charger. If you need one purchase it at your Hitachi distributor. Note: The battery level indicator sometimes displays the partial charge symbol when using the AC adaptor/charger. Using a Car Battery The camcorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery cord (Hitachi VM-CC80A) to plug the camcorder into the car's cigarette lighter socket. Please ensure that the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or Getting Started detaching any power supply (ie. Plug the car battery cord into the car's cigarette lighter socket. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Connect to other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the car battery cord. Note: Only use the car battery cord with cars having 12/24 volt negative ground system. Inserting and Removing Cassettes A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes. Once connected cassettes can be inserted or removed whether the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is on or off. Place the cassette in the cassette holder so that the transparent window faces away from the body of the camcorder and the sprockets toward the body of the camcorder. 3. Push the cassette holder, which is embossed PUSH LOCK on the left hand side, until it "clicks" into place. Caution: Be sure that you push the cassette holder embossed PUSH LOCK to close the holder. Otherwise, the holder will not click into place and the tape may be slack which could lead to damage. Note: If TAPE flashes in the viewfinder, remove the cassette and check that the tape is not Getting Started damaged, is not slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. After making sure that there is no abnormality, reinsert the cassette. Removing a Cassette Slide the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. Protecting Recorded Material Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette towards the opposite side until the tab is completely visible. Slide the tab in the opposite direction, until the tab disappears, to record on the cassette again. Using the Linear Time Counter The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds, helping you to keep track of how long you've been filming or time you have left to film before running out of tape. The linear time counter keeps track from when you load a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected. Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, using seven dashes. [. . . ] BATTERY CONDITION Symptom The ( ) indication in the electronic viewfinder flashes to indicate battery is discharged. NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED Symptom Power is turned on, but no button operation are accepted. Check Point & Correction Try another battery or charge the battery. The camcorder does not operate when alkaline batteries are inserted. . Check Point & Correction Remove the power source and the date/title battery. And after about one minute, the display in the viewfinder will be reset. [. . . ]