User manual HITACHI VM-D865LA

[. . . ] Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it is set up. 1994 Printed in Japan KG-M(N) For Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming. Note: The backup battery should be charged every two months. If it is not charged periodically, it will be over-discharged and its life will be shortened. 27 Getting Started pg. Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camera/Recorder battery" p 14). Press the red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slid it to CAMERA. The date and time should appear in the lower right with the "1" flashing. 3. Pressing the F. FWD button gives you higher numbers while the REW/REVIEW button gives you lower numbers. Use the F. FWD, REW/REVIEW and STOP buttons to select the proper day, year, hour, minute, and AM or PM. 4. The display changes and the internal clock starts. Note: The date/time graphics will be recorded whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Correcting the Date and Time 1. Move to where you need to make the correction with the STOP button and use the F. FWD and REW/REVIEW to correct. Press the DATE button to set the corrected date and time. Automatic Date Recording This feature records the date automatically once a day. After you begin recording, the date is displayed and recorded automatically for 10 seconds. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button(Only for VM-D865LA) EIS corrects slight shaking of an image ("Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer, " p. BATT EJECT (Battery Eject) Switch Slide this switch to remove the battery, battery case or external power adapter. Cassette Holder Close Button CAUTION: Be sure to press this button to close the cassette holder. Cassette Holder A power source must be connected to the camera/recorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed. 31 Getting Started - Identifying Controls pg. FADE Button The FADE button features three modes; white fade, wipe fade, and zoom fade ("Using Fade, " p. FOCUS Control (AUTO/MAN) Buttons Press these buttons simultaneously to select manual or automatic focus. For manual focusing ("Using Manual Focus" p 34), press the or buttons to bring the subject into focus. When using manual focus, FOCUS appears in the viewfinder. Right side / Rear Illustration 15. Stereo Microphone Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed. Power Supply Attachment The battery, battery case and external power adapter connect here ("Loading Batteries, " p. Diopter Control To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment. [. . . ] E - THIS PROTECTION PLAN DOES NOT COVER: (1) Damage caused by incorrect use or negligence, unauthorized alteration, improper storage or repairs done by an unauthorized service depot; (2) Damage caused by fire, flood, lightning, acts of God or other events beyond the control of Hitachi; (3) External parts such as the cabinet, knobs, remote control case, antenna, cords, etc. . . . ; (4) Any repairs if the product is used for rental or other commercial use. (5) Any repairs done outside Canada; (6) Repairs due to damage in transit, improper handling by carrier or improper packing by the owner (specifically applicable in the case of the product having to be shipped by the owner); (7) In Home service. All video products must be brought to the Service Center for repairs; (8) Original installation and any subsequent reinstallation or any transformation of the product; (9) The replacement of the video camera pick-up element, if the pick-up element has been over exposed to an intense source of light; (10) Cleaning the video heads. F - All repair costs must be claimed from Hitachi, at all times, through an authorized Hitachi Service Center. [. . . ]