Hitachi VM-E573LA Camcorder User Manual

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. | HOME ELECTRONICS DN VISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Fi is sef up. >. Keep i handy for future reference, OR33391 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2001 HITACHI CANADA LTD. E. PIG] ALM Di, DIVISION В Mis pu Road 5N © CANADA. | 7 Printed in Japan 01-H(HE) The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch furs the camcorder on ; and off Ici the date/time feature unaffec- fed. If the unit is to be left unattended for clong period of time, turn the camcorder off and close the lens door. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT | EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE REC- OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The camcorder and AC adaptor have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK | DONOTOPEN |, identifications of cation marks This symbol warns the user that unin- sulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electrical 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 to avoid any problems. Precautions WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy- right law may apply to private in-home video- taping of copyrighted materials. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology. EZ CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE a BERSONNEL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT TPLUG. Information for VM-H675LA This camcorder can use Bl and FB video cassettes. It automatically determines the loaded cassette is Bl or MiB] and records and plays it back correctly. HITACHI Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 in a 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 receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 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 manufacture could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes | * This unit uses 8mm video format cassettes. * It records and plays back in the SP mode (14.3 mm/sec). # lt cannot record and play back in the LP mode (7.2 mm/ sec). MOISTURE Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm, humid place. Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to stabilize in the ambient conditions of the surroundings before inserting a cassette. When moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, 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. When a small amount of moisture is sensed, “TAPE” flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Remove the cassette and set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to OFF, then wait for about one hour. VM-H675LA/VM-ES575LA/VM-E573LA E3 in addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in th sry instrument But, sa afety à is your responsibility too. F = ris page lists important information that will Dell 10 assure your enjoy: Piease read it carefully before operat ng your video pro INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions — All the operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow-all operating and use instructions. ar & n 83 Ф e ces m = Ca 7 Retain instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 2 Heed Warnings — Comply with ail product and in the operatino instructions 4 Polarized Plug — This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current ine plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is safety feature. H you are unable to insert the plug full y into the € OL utlet try reversing the plug. И ег оо should still fail ot, contact your eisctrician to replace Your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock do not use this nolarized plug with an extension cord, recep- facie or other outlet unless the blades can be ly inserted without blade expos ure. If vou need an extension, Lise & polarized cord. varrungs on the video E Power Sources — This video product should be operated only from the type of DW ver source indicated on the marking label. you are Ot sure of the type of power supply to your home. consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products mitended to operate Tom battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions, 6 Overloading — Donot overioad wail outiets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded A Hels ang extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire msulation and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated inst Hort, € há уе Га En. ES LA > X Oi = = © = m lo E Za 3 po 5 3 бы equipment or accessories connected to oth s unit should bear witacture of your vidso product, safety is a major factor in the design ment and proper use of a Video A Y pla асе for TU o camcorder and accessory equipment. 7 Power-Cord Protection — Power Supply cords should be routed so that they sre not likely 10 be walked on or ОЙ ec by Kems 0 pees Upon or against them, saying per sitar 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 ventilat on to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from ovemeating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked = t oy placing the video product ong bed, sola, rug, or other similar sur face, This video or oduct = should never be placed near or aver a rad ator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a buili-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless орет ventilation is provided or the video product man ufactur rer's instructions have been followed. Mess of it “as 5 they Y Attachments — Do not use attachments recommended by the video product manufacturer may cause hazards. co Caution: Maintain Powerline operat the L i) electrical sa ety. listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to detest the safely features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. It in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 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 poo, and the like. 11 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an un stable cart stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, an serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tr oc, bracket, or table reco! mmended by the manufacturer, or sold with t shouid follow the ting acc Any mounting of the product a mount the video product manutaciurer s instructions, and should uss recommended by the manufaciurer. TIA An appiianc combina tion essay < excessive force, and uneven sur faces may cause the appliance dand cart combination to overturn HITACHI 12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other or Po ower circuits, or where it can fall into such power When installing an outside antenna system, ould De taken to keep from Ouen Or approaching Such + power lines Or Circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be ha Cardone and should be lef a leïtto a professional antenna installer USE Unplug this video product from the wall outlet Do not use Tios Lic cleaners ог aerosol 13 Cleaning — before cleaning, cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 14 Object and Liquid Entry — Never push obiects of any kind into this video product through openings as thoy may touch dangerous voltage points or short-cut parts that could result a fire or electric shock. Never spill hauid of any kind on the video product. 15 Lightning — For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is 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 product due to lightning and power-line surges. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA SERVICE 15 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or remaving covers may expose you io dangerous vo eds or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified Service personnel, 17 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. D. ¡liquid has been spilled, or objects have failen into the video product. с. Ifthe video product has been exposed to rain or water. de lf the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, Adust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require exten sive work by a Jualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e. if ho video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 1. When the video product exhibits a distinct ance this indicates a need for service. change in perform- 18 Replacement Paris 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 other hazaras, 19 Safety Check — Unon compietion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to deter- ming that the video product is in safe operating condition. 20 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products {including amplifiers) that produce heat ES Before You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty. RB Do not shoot the sun directly. Otherwise, t the lens will be faulty. B Be careful that no water, dust or sand en ters the camcorder and all accessories. M When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as a light source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture. Your camcorder is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup. device (C.C.D) usually causes this as aninherent characteristic. Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object directly. Read This First To guide you, we've included: + An “Important Information” section containing important cautions for your family’s safety as well as instruction for getting your video camcorder ready to use. Please read and understand this section thoroughly before moving on. * A “Getting Started” section to familiarize yourself with the controls and prepare you for recording. e А “Basic Techniques” section to allow you to use your video camcorder quickly and confi- dently before advancing to the more sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM-H675LA / VM- E575LA / VM-E573LA. * “Advanced Techniques” to help you with some of the exciting, sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM-H675LA / VM-ES75LA / VM- ES73LA. We hope you will take the time to learn about these functions since they have been designed for you. You can use the video camcorder without reading this section. * A “General Maintenance” section to help keep your purchase in good repair. E6 M Be sure not to leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature exceeds 140°F (60°C), or the pickup device may be damaged. Dangerous includes: * Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine. * Near heating appliances. E Do not leave the viewfinder lens and the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen facing sunlight for a prolonged period, or the phosphorescent surface of the cathode ray tube and the LCD panel may be damaged. We want this manual fo be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy. ways fo find the information you need; * À quick indé often (this page). * À detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 8). mation jou use most Get fo know vour video camcorder by using this manual, and get fo know Hitachi, We appreciate your business. Quick index Charging the Battery. core REEL pie panis seen 17 Setting the Date and Time: бы rs 26 Making a Basic Reco HITACHI FECUrES nn * Easy to use = Color liquid crystal display TOD): monitor with ~~ speaker "Tape analyzer ATRS (for VM-H675LA) “ TAPF+ function (for VM-H675LA) Active screen - Perfect power (Lithium-ion battery) - “Builtin DC en or VM-H675LA / VM- E575LA) X22 optical zoom ratio X100 digital zoom ratio (switchable to 500) Digital effects Stable pix (Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)) Fade in/ fade out Recorded date search Video effects Multi playback (PAL60 conversion) 5. e тж “+ » #8 #6 #4 6 6 6 HW Types of differences | _ | VM-E573LA El No “No «This instruction manu alc contains sillustr trati ons sof VM- H675LA camcorde er and displays. Some displays do not appear, depending o on the: model. —With this camcorder you can view the picture being” recorded or the playback picture whether ( on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to. appear on the: LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The following text describes the operation € as- © suming that the viewfinder i is used 4 asa a major monitor device. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E7 Table of Contents Important informatio eu A e À For Your Safety... ана ne ei 2 important Safegue ds. Bee À Before You Begin E В Read This First ..........mxeeene 6 FCAUUIES murnurnccrercrrcicceancenrereevcecererrereecreavecin 7 “Getting Started Components and Accessories... .... e... 9 identifying Controls... een 10 Loading Clock Battery. O e sen e een 13 Clock Battery ........ eee mecenas cani 13 Using the Infrared Remote Control ................ 13 LCD eee e 14 Opening the LCD Monitor .. cen omerneemaiinenne 14 Adjusting the Brightness of the | LCD Sereen........e. e... eereeenniecierecere R EEE „ее 14 Range in which the LCD D Moni tor can be IONE remeron i ii 14 + Active SCIEEN wove cancers Менее 1D ES Adjusting the Electronic Vi ewfinder .. ree 15 Evepiece Adjustment... einen 160 Adjustment the Hand Strap 16. Attaching the Shoulder Strap................. 16 Charging the Battery re 17 Removing the Battery Pack................... 18 Reference of Charged Level......... _ E us 18 ~ Charging Time ene Ine 18° : Operating Time... rm coer ee 18 Checking the Battery's Charge… rene 19 Camcorder Power Sources....... emm 20 Using Battery Pack............eenerunirineeniccnreeos 20 Using the AC Adaptor................ creer eeerrees 20 Using a Car Battery .........e..eeeeernerriernerermeras 21 Inserting and Removing Cassettes ee ZZ Inserting a Cassette.….….………….…ercenmenennene 22 Removing a Cassette ............. Keen ZZ Protecting Recorded Materi Al oe, 22 Items Selectable with Menu Displays........ 23 Menu selectable in the CAM mode.......... 23 Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode....... 23 How to select items and set them ........... 23 Remaining Tape ........me..ermeseneceucencecereaneecero 24 Using the Linear Time Counter .......c.m..... 24 Switching On-Screen Display On/Off ........ 24 Demonstration Mode... . eres .24 Recording Hi Quality Image on Normal Tape (for VM-H675LA) .........e. nee 25 — Tape Analyzer ATRS (auto tape recording system) (for VM-H675LA) vrei 25 Setting the Date and Time ..........e..cmnneenrers 26 Basie Techniques Making a Basic Recording ...........—e me... 28 Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when RECOTQING ….…rerrccrererecreeece sen cense sense 29 ES Using the PROGRAM AE Button Tor UM Using Instant REVIEW …...……ersccrnserciencase cé 29 Using Auto FOCUS uc O Using the Power Zoom... 31 Using the a Z00M.. pende 31 Using Macro... desde rr lata tia tao 31 Playback ve... 0e. rei bens SL Using Still. ай зе. 33 Using Forward а! nd Reverso Search.. airs ‚ 33 Advanced Techniques Date Recording .............nemeeeereemees 39 Using Manual Focus vee. verre ... 36 Using x500 Digital Zoom Di ig] tal Citects Funeti ons. Activating Video Effects Play! E Usi ing Digital Fade .. HE75LA) .......... Eee ea ker Ls e TE Using the Backlight Compensa jon ..........43 Locking the White Balance cesse 43 Using the Electronic “mage Stabilizer … 44 Using QuickEdit mis o tin idas 44 Date SEC Arzt ree 45, Using Memory... Dalias fr RER Ennio Creating and Recording. a Title seri 46 - Selecting Stored Title (Prememo). + …… 46 Creating a Title educa La mu 48 “Recording Title € on a a Tape it in ‘the en Camcorder..........—e———eeeseriareirerenenenceaeoneno. 43 Recording a Title while Transferring a Tape vic 49 Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV... cerseresencecracenmarrencarascsenrenennee DO Connecting to Television (or VCR) w ith Audio/Video Input Jacks... 50 Playing Back Your Recording c on the TV SCreeN....... re niecccoaoriiereneneaceneoveeneenvener er ene xo 51 Dubbing from the Camcorder to а \/СВ..... 52 Using Audio/Video Dubbing........——————.... 53 Multi Playback.........e e. eesererericenr e 24 TBC (Time Base Corrector) ON € or OFF... 55 Attaching a Fier civic icici 55 Using the Built-in DC Hight (for VM- HE75LANM-EB75LA) vivre 56 General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads ……………….….…… 57 Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder......... EEK 57 Periodic Maintenance ............... een DB Troubleshooting............ EEE KEANE DO Specifications .........meeeereeieeceereneren ever “ 60 Available ACCESSOrIESs …………….cererrerencanrccuee 62 HITACHI Getting Started _ This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camcorder. None of these processes are complex. Set aside some time, relax, and familiarize yourself with this quality instrument, Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi 8mm camcorder. The more comfortable and familiar you are with The machine and its | features, the more you can make it do for you. Let's get started! Hi is crucial that you read and understand all the safety instructions | before vou begin. If you haven't read the. safety instructions yet В - please 7 fake the time fo do so now. Components and Accessories = Check that you have all the following components and accessories before proceeding. | (a) AC adaptor VM-ACESA «| ) Battery pack ; VM-BPLI3 (c) Remote control... | VM-RMÉGI1A. - (d) Remote control batteries . Part No. HL11231 ~~ | “ AA size +CR2025" (e) Backup battery | E © Audio/Video cable Part No. EW 10943 (9) Shoulder stra o р VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA F9 Identifying Controls: 1. Built-in D DC H675LA/VM-ES75LA) 2. Lens Door (p28) The lens door will open automatically when the camcorder is set to the camera (CAM) m ode. Power Zoom Control (p31) Cassette Eject Switch (p22) .. Shoulder Strap Slot (p16) Charge Indicator (p17) - Record Indicator (p28) “ Infrared Receiver 0 - Microphone 10. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch _ (028) CAM: Set to this position to record. VIDEO: Set to this position to play back a tape. 11. Diopter Control (p16) To adjust the viewfinder eyepiece to suit your eye- sight. 12. Electronic Viewfinder (p16) 13. DC Light Switch (p56) (for VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA) To switch the DC light between ON, OFF and AUTO. ю 0 м ось) E10 Light (056) don VM- 14. Hand strap (p16) | 15. Cassette Hol der (022) Insert cassette here, 16. Microphone Jack (for VM-H675LA) — Connect external microphone (not supplied) here. 17. Audio/Video Output Jacks (Behind the jack cover) (P50) Connect the provided AV cable from this jack to the AV input jack of your TV. or VCR. The jacks on camcorder differ for each model as Tc Hows: | VM-H675LA has S-VIDEO Jack | and, monaural audio output jack. VM-ES75LA / VM-ES73LA Tes monaural audio output jack. с VM-H675LA VM-ES75LA/ VM-E573LA HITACHI 18 19 20 27. 28 29 30 18. LCD Brightness Controls (p1 0 19. 2.5-inch LCD Monitor (p14) 20. Speaker (p32) | 21. Power Supply Allach ment Section. (p17) 22. Clock Battery C Compariment p13) Fo 23. Sub Power Switch STANDBY: Pressing the Start /Stop button will start recording. The camcorder will not enter the record mode even if the Start/Stop button is pressed. 24. Start/Stop Button (p28, 33) This works as a recording start/stop button in the LOCK: CAM mode and as a playback pause button in the VIDEO mode. 25. BATT. EJECT Lever (p18) Sliding, and then holding, this switch, remove the battery from the camcorder. 26. Snouider Strap Siot (p16) 27. LCD Monitor OPEN Button (p14) To open the LCD monitor. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA 21 22 23 24 25 26 31 32 33 34 To set the date or display it. + © ie 29. TITLE Button (p46) °° To select or create a title, or display one. 30. EFFECT Button (p37) To record digitally processed i mage or play back < picture with digital effect added, | 31. FOCUS/VOL Control | Buttons (032,36) 00 CAM mode: To switch between auto focus and cgi Cu mama focus; orto control focus while in manual foc us mode. To control playback volume. VIDEO mode; 32. BLC (Backlight Compensat on) Button (p43) When recording a subject | in bright light, hold this button down to compensate for lighting on tape. 33. MENU Button (p23) To display the menu, 34. DC IN Jack (p21) | Use this jack to power the camcorder from the AC adapter or from battery in your vehicle, E11 35 36 37 35. Tape Transport and Menu + Setting Buttons (р23, 3 Tape Transport Buttons: . . » PLAY: To play back tape. « REW: To rewind tape. ESTOP: Tostoptape.. >.) »» FWD: To fast forward tape. Menu Setting Buttons: To select menu items and set details. 36. FADE Button (p40) To select the desired fade mode. - 37. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket . 38. PROGRAM AE Button 042) ) (for VM-H675LA) To change the exposure, E12 39. Recorder Remote Control - Same functions as the corresponding, buttons on the camcorder. 40. COUNTER RESET Button (only on the remote control) (p45) To reset the time counter to 0: 00: 00. 41. A/V DUB Button (only on the remote control) (p53). To dub audio and video. HITACHI Loading Clock Battery The clock battery backs up any information set in the camcorder: It allows the camcorder to retain the date, time and any other settings when the power source is removed. It has a life span of about a vear, © Clock Battery WARNING: KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY install the battery to prevent misplacing it FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. 1 Open the clock battery cover. IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. Clock battery cover WARNING: BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note: Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo or Toshiba battery, part no, CR2025 only, Use of another bat- fery could ead To risk of fire or explosion. } Install the battery with “+” terminal facing Note: Dispose of battery safely in accordance outwards, with local laws. Do not dispose of in fire, Note: Do not short circuit the battery. Note: Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers, Note: Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place, Using d Remote Control Install ing the Remote Control Batteries 5 The remote control requires two “AA” batteries. 2 Re-attach the cover to the remote control. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it, and then insert the batteries. Be careful to install with correct polarity. Cautions on the batteries Do not use the old and new batteries at the same time, * Do not mix batteries of different types. » Do not short, take apart or dispose of batteries by throwing them into a fire. * When iíquid ieaks, wipe it off completely and then insert new batteries, VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VIVI-E573LA E13 Operating Your Comcorder Use the wireless remote control fo operate the camcorder from a distan Ce, “The PLAY, Е Е, ВЕ W, STOP, PAUSE (START/STOP} and ZOOM buttons on the wireless remote control operate the functions of the cor- respohding buttons on те camcorder, Alm те wireless remote control of the infrared receiver eu e camcorder, | When using the LCD monifor during recording and playback, you con Cast the brightness of its screen and the angle of the monitor. & Opening the LCD Monitor | 1 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. Note: Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture fo appear on the LCD monitor or inthe viewfinder. OPEN Button B Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen 1 Note: Even when the picture on the LCD monitor is adjusted, the recorded video will not change. | Load the battery. ("Camcorder Power Sources”, - p20) 2 Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch as you slide it fo CAM or VIDEO. CAM/OFF/VIDEO «E Switch _ Use the brightness control buttons to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. When either button is pressed, the brightness control display will appear on the LCD monitor for about 5 seconds. Press A fo increase brightness, or ¥ to E14 Viewed from Side = Note: Use the wireless remote Controi nn the range of the Infrared receiver of the came corder shown alobve, Note: The wireless remote control may not function in Trono ant such as direct sumtight or very bright artificial ighting. Note: Clear G a rect path from the wireless remote control fo the infrared receiver. The wireless remote control won? won If an ob- се Боск the infrared rays. Note: The remote control code of this camcorder is Hitachi code VCR2, E you have a VCR with the same code your Hitachi VCR may mal function when vou use the comcorder’s wireless remote control. decrease it. After 5 seconds, the adjustment display will automatically disappear. @ Range i in which the LCD Monitor can be moved 180° Viewed from Side = LCD Screen э If the LCD monitor is turned 90° so that it faces the same direction as the lens when the camera signal is being recorded during recording, recording pause, instant review, editing, A/V dubbing or A/V dubbing pause, the image on the monitor screen will become a mirror image, and the viewfinder will turn on. The on-screen display on the LCD monitor will disappear, Active Screen Cautions on LCD Monitor Screen a Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers as the screen could get dirty and the picture will not be seen clearly. If the LCD screen becomes dirty, use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt. If the camcorder is used in a cold place and becomes too cold, the LCD screen will be dim for a while after the power is turned on. When the temperature inside the camcorder rises, the brightness of the picture will become normal. Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could cause a malfunction. © Open the LCD monitor by 90° before changing its direction. If you were to attempt to invert its direction before opening it completely, it could cause a malfunction. The LCD monitor cannot be closed if it is tilted. Close the LCD monitor after making sure it is parallel with the camcorder. If you were to close the monitor while it faces the same direction as the lens or it is diagonal, it could damage the LCD monitor. Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction. When opening the LCD monitor, be careful that no water droplets adhere the monitor screen . and that no water or dust enters the camcorder through the g gap as it could cause a malfunction. The camcorder automatically brightens the backlight of the LCD monitor when you are recording a bright subject outdoors, so that the LCD screen is easy to see, Note: When you record a bright subject outdoors, the camcorder operating time will be less than when recording indoors. Note: Even if you record outdoors, the LCD monitor backlight may not brighten, if you are aiming at a dark subject, Note: While the battery charge indicator ” -aM)* is fishing, The Active Screen function will not operate. Adjust the electronic viewfinder to the position of optimum visibility. Place the viewfinder back in its original position before storing the camcorder in ifs case or carrying the camcorder around to avoid damaging the viewfinder or camcorder. VM-H675LA/VIVI-E575LA/VM-E573LA djusting the Electronic Viewfinder CAUTION: Do not hold the oy by the electronic viewfinder when canying as this could cause a malfunction, E15 Eyepiece Adjustment sss To use the electronic viewfinder, turn the diopter control for your optimum focus adjustment. Adjustment the Hand Strap Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand. — Note: After adjustment, close the hand strap’ 5 pad securely, Close the pad. Attaching the Shoulder Strap Thread the ends of the provided shoulder strap through the slots at the back of the camcorder and thread through the shoulder str ap’s buckles. Note: Make sure that the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry mé” camcorder, E16 | ВО HITACHI battery The first step is to set the battery for charging. To charge the battery, aftach it to the camcorder, and connect the VM-ACESA AC adaptor, Charge the battery af a temperature range of 50°F (10°C) ~ 86°F (30°C) to prevent damage fo the battery. Note: This camcorder operates with a lithium ion battery such as VM-BPL1 3/VM-BP130/VIV-BPi6D, Note: We cannot be responsible for any malfunctions ef the camcorder which occur when YOU Use Daf- tery packs ofher than those specified, BATT. CHARGE Indicator Charge the battery on a flat surface this is free of vibration, Make sure the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch is set to OFF position. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Switch | > N jv À Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. * Place the battery on the guide platform and slide it down so that it fits into the camcorder. LL == Note: Always attach a battery only by the procedure described here. Attaching a battery forcibly could damage it, 3 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC outlet. Make sure that the wide blade fits into the wide slot. If it doesn’t fit, try reversing it. If the blades still do not fit fully into the outlet, either contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet, or use a polarized cord or outlet accessory. 4 Connect the AC adaptor DC plug to the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Charging will start within five seconds. During charging, the BATT. CHARGE indicator of the camcorder will flash or light to give vou a refe- VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA To AC Outlet rence of the charged level. Note: If the BATT. CHARGE indicator flashes once every two seconds, the battery could be defective, Note: The BATT. CHARGE indicator will not light at aif when the AC adaptor is defective, Note: You can use the battery before it is completely charged. Note: When charging is complete, the BATT. - CHARGE Indicator on the camcorder will light, iF the fully charged battery is removed and then reattached, the camcorder will again enter the charge mode, and the BATT CHARGE indicator will flash, it will take a few minutes for the camcorder to enter the charge complete status, Note: Charging at low temperatures will decrease charge capacity, After charging is complete, disconnect the AC adaptor DC plug from the camcorder. 6 Disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet, 7 Detach the battery from the camcorder. Note: Always remove the battery from the camcorder after use, Note, Charging will not be performed when the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camcorder is set fo CAM or VIDEO, However, if recording pause continues for more than 5 minutes in the CAM mode, the camcorder will automatically tum off, offer which charging will start, if the sub-power switch is set to LOCK, charging wil be performed even when the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to CAM, Note: If the DC plug is disconnected when the battery is attached and the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set fo CAM or VIDEO, the camcorder will Turn off once, but then automatically turn on again, Note thai the battery will discharge if the camcorder is jeff asis, E17 @ Removing the Battery Pack Slide the BATT. EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and hold it; then slide the battery to the upper side and remove. & Reference of Charged Level You can know the approximate charge level of battery by observing how the BATT. CHARGE indicator of camcorder flashes or lights: Charge level BATT. CHARGE indicator Flashes once at approx, one- -50% cha . 0-50% charge second intervals, Flashes twice at approx. one- second intervals. 50-75% charge More than 75% charge Flashes three times at approx. one-second intervals. Full charge Steady light 6 Charging Time Battery. VM=- VM- BPL30 VM- Charging BPLIS Full charge 15h 30 min 9h 50 min 75% charge 1h 50 min 3h40 min | - ® Operating Time The camcorder operating time depends on how often you turn power on/off and use start/stop and zoom. Continuous Recording EVE: when using the viewfinder LCD: when using the LCD monitor Battery VIV-BPLTS[VM-BPLSO| VM-BPLSO VM-H675LA EVF 2h45 min Gh 5 min 12h 20 min LCD 2h 20 min 5h 15 min 10h 40 min VM-ES/75LA EVF 2h 50 min 6h 15 min 12h 40-min LCD 2h 25 min 5h 30 min 11h 10 min VM-ES73LA EVE 2h 50 min 6h 15 min 12h 40 mi п LCD 2h25 min 5h 39 min 11h10 min Typical Recording EVE: when using the viewfinder LCD: when using the LCD monitor VM-BPLI3 | VM-BPL30 VM-BPLGO Battery VM-H675LA ЕМЕ LCD VM-H575LA EVF LCD VM-ES73LA EVF LCD 3h 35 min 3h 5 min 6h 20 min 1h 40 min 1h25 min 1h45 min 1h 30 min 3h 45 min | 7h 35 min 3h 15 min 6h 40 min 7h 35 min 6h 40 min 1h 45 min 3h 45 min 1h 30 min 3h15 min Notes on the Battery « [tis recommendead that the battery always be left in the discharged state when not in use, and charged before vou use it, « Avoid storing a fully charged battery, and do not store it in a place where the temperature is high: this wii damage the battery. * Do not operate the battery af temperature below 14°F 10°C) or above 113% (45%). Atextremely low temperatures operation fime decreases, while af high temperature the battery may be damaged, * Do not affach a hot battery to the camcorder. Allow it to cool. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY OR AC ADAPTOR. THROWING THE BATTERY INTO FIRE OR EXPOSING IT TO EXCESSIVE HEAT (ABOVE 140% (60%C)) MAY CAUSE INJURY, SHORTING THE BATTERY S TERMINAL INCREASES RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, HITACHI A battery charge indicator is located on the upper right comer of the viewfinder or LCD moni for. One of six symbols displays when the battery is used. Note: The battery charge indicator does not appear when the camcorder is powered by the AC adaptar. This flashing symbol indicates a battery nearly out of power. Use an alternative Knowing Remaining Battery Power Time If you use the VM-BPL30 iffhium-ion battery (optional) fo power the camcorder, you can find- ing out how much camcorder operaing lime remains, with the baftery, The VM-BPL30 measures the batter y consumption, calculates the remaining battery time, and displays it (in minutes) in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Since the camcorder power consumption varies according to how frequently autofocusing or zooming is used, the displayed time may decrease or increase several minutes at a time, or may not change for some time. Note: The remaining battery time wil appear 10-15 seconds after the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is. set to. CAM; if will not appear in the VIDEO position. Note: When the remaining Hi st me decreases to 5 minutes of less, the time display will disappear, We recommend that you replace the battery earlier, Note: if you connect the VIM-BPL30 battery with the remaining battery time of 5 minutes or less, the time will not be displayed, Note: If the correct remaining time does not appear, use up the battery attached fo the camcorder, and then fully charge if, Note: If you repeat charging and discharging the paren before using If up, the correct remaining time may not be displayed, Note: ine cattery is used at low temperatures, the actual operating Time with battery will be substantially different from the displayed time, and the correct time may not appear. Note: If the battery which has been used af low temperature Is subsequently used ot nor ma опре, display of remaining battery fime will be incorrect, For display of correct remaining time, fully charge The battery, VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA power source or charge the battery before contin wing to use the camcorder. 200MIN Mee Note: The remaining battery fime will not appear when you are recording an | image of yourself, or the LCD monitor is put back to camcorder with its screen facing fo the side. — Note: "If vou elect and reinsert cassette after the battery is discharged, power will shut off Midway and the camcorder will stop. When the battery Is discharged, Immediately remove it from the camcorder and charge it again, 5 Note: When the VM-BPL30 battery is used; the battery charge Indicator "CU" may not match the remaining battery time display (in minutes), In this case, refer to the remaining time display when using Ine camcorder, To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder ® Fully charge the battery before use. » Turn the camcorder on and leave it pointing at a still subject for about 30 seconds. Do not move the camcorder during this time, s If display does not change some time, open and close the LCD monitor while vou are using the camcorder, E19 Camcorder Power Sources You can use the charged battery pack, AC adaptor (provided) or car battery cord (optional) To power the camcorder. After use, be sure fo remove the power supply. Using Battery Pack : | Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. (See pages 17-15 for attachment and charging of battery pack.) Using the AC Adaptor E = Please ensure that the CAM/OFF/VIDEC switch is in the OFF position whenever affaching or detaching any power supply (le, battery, AC adaptor, sfc). ( To AC Outlet AC Adaptor N > o To DC IN Jack 1 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC Note: The AC adaptor can be used around the = outlet. Make sure that the wide blade fits into world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some the wide slot. If it doesn’t fit try reversing it. If foreign countries. If you need one purchase i you still cannot make fit the blades fully into the abyour Hitachi distriputor. outlet either contact an electrician to replace > KT psolete out] larized corc EW = (oo your obsolete outlet, or use a polarized cord or | = a зи me, outlet accessory. , 12% 1 , LC Plu а : > 200 — 240% 2 Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the aol 5 Adaptor AC 200 — 240V < not supplied) ” DC IN jack of the camcorder. E20 HITACHI Using a Car Battery The camcorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery cord (Hitachi VM- CC80A KIT) to plug the camcorder into the cars cigarette lighter socket. Please ensure that the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF posffion whenever affaching or detaching any power supply (ie. battery, AC adapfor, efc,). . Car Battery Cord To “DC OUTPUT” DC Plug To DC IN Jack | DC Cord optional | | 10 cigarette lighter 1 Plug the car battery cord into the car's cigarette Note: Only use the car battery cord with cars lighter socket. having 12/24 volts negative ground system. ry Connect one end of the DC cord (optional) to the Note: You cannot use the car battery cord to 7 DC IN jack of the camcorder. Connect the other charge a battery. end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the Note: You need the optional VM-CCB0A KIT. car battery cord. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E21 Inserting and Removing Cassettes A power sour ce must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes, Once connected, COs- settes.can be inserted or removed whether the CAM/OFF/MIDEO switchs on or off. | Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the EJECT Switch: The cassette door will open automatically. Caution: Do not touch the cassette door when a cassette is bel ing loaded or unloaded. If your finger is caught by the metal sect ion of holder, it could be cut, EJECT Switch a, ue Mg oe 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. Cassette Holder ie, i 3 Push the cassette door, which is embossed PUSH, until it “clicks” into place. The camcorder automatically closes. Note: Ihe camcorder will automatically Close the top of the cassette compartment, Do not press the door down, or you may damages your camcorder. Note: Toke care not fo subject the side-up stage fo any impact during Tape loading or unloading. or when the cassette holder is open: Impact fo slide-up stage could result in mat function. E22 Note: If “TAPE” flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, remove the cassette and check that the tope is not damaged, is not sjack or no dust adheres To if ele. After making sure that there is no abrnomma lity, reinsert the cassette. If "TAPE" reappears, see “Trouble- shooting” on page 59. Note: fine tape | shear he wind ing end, | if may take longer TO le oad if . Removing a Cassette Slide the EJECT switch and the cassette door w i] open automatically. Remove the cassette. e Protecting Recorded Material : Protect 8mm cassettes From accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette toward 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. To re-record To prevent recording HITACHI Items Selectable with Menu Displays = The items that can be selected depend on the Dosti fon of power switch. Note: The VM-H675LA menu 1 displays are used for the fol ow! ing explonat ion. Some items do not appear, depending on the model, e Menu selectable in the CAM mode = When the MENU button is pressed, the following menu display will appear: ) и То record in optimum status to match tape being used = (p25) (only for YM-HE75LA). To correct camera shake (p44). To tock the white balance — — To turn the on- screen display | (p43) A ‹ Torselect the digital zoom" /}- Conoroff (p24). mode (p36). ~~ To select the demonstration То. upgrade normal tape y “mode 62. 25) (only for VM-H675LA) © I © Menu selectable inthe VIDEO mode Pressing the MENU button will display the following q `` o MENU: sé dos ze O aT agg — eros ÓN E о PAL CONV. ОБЕ ———————- То view tape playback by LSPIAY TED DISPLAY LCD- E. “connecting the camcorder ) toa PALTV (ps4). >> To turn the on-screen display on or off (p24). To ensure re playback of - - stable pictures (p55). À <MENU>END KT " Ao ® How to select items and set them 1 Press the MENU button. To select an item whose mode you wish to change. Press. PLAY: to move the “cursor LU bo Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired item. Use the FF or REW button to select the desired mode. | Pressthe MENU button again to determine the “mode. To, select the mode. of the —itemyou have chosen. N “a, M Ei. . = = To select an ite em whose mode you wish to change. Press STOP to move the cursor down. : VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA | Е23 Remaining Tape: The fape 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 into the camcorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds later, the remaining tape will be displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will disappear. “0 ~~~ mT 16 displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run. Note: The tape remaining di Isola appears 10- seconds after the tape starts fo run. Note: When fhe remain ing tape time becomes Using the Linear Time Counter The linear time counter displays the Tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds, helping you fo keep frack of how long you ‘ve been filming or time you have left fo film before running out of tape. Switching On-Screen Display. “and: elears 10 “0:00:00 when | less than about three minutes, "TAPE END" flashes | т the vi lewfl nder oron fhe LCD moni for. 7 0:00: 00 a | | 1:27:08 0:52:05. cm == Ld Sn ; | A « | Turn the camcorder on to dis- — Second play the linear time counter. Minute | The linear time counter keeps Hour | || - id track from when you load a cassette into the camcorder the cassette is ejected. n/Off Using menu selection, you can turn off the camcorder status display during recording and playback, and turn it on again after wards. T Set the CAM/OFF / VIDEO switch to CAM. 2 Press the MENU button. | Press the PLAY or STOP 0.200% X10 button to select "DIS- | 4 à cn AMÓN PLAY”. EMO AUTO Press the REW or FF but- | <MENU>END ei ton to select the desir ed mode: - - LCD: Information on the tape remaining, time counter, etc. is displayed on the LED monitor. LCD/LINE: Mis displayed beside the time Demonstration Mode MENU Е! F GATE BAL. AUTO ZOOM X100 counter (“Memory Feature”, p45). When LCD/ LINE is specified, you can view the information in the memory displayed on the LCD monitor, which will be superimposed on the playback picture seen on the connected TV. OFF: Information on tape 1 remainin 5 time counter, etc. ismot d displayed... e Note: The battery remaining power level w sil be a displayed when vou use a battery pack as a power supply. “Note: The date and recording sicfus are dis: played on the LCD monitor, Е 5 Press the MENU button. Using the menu, you can switch the demonstr ation mode that is set in this camcorder. 1 Set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to CAM. MENU 2 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the PLAY or STOP | button to select | “DEMO.” 4 Press the REW or FF but- | ton to select the desired mode: AUTO: If you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes without inserting a cassette when no date E24 MODE CS UA —S СДО ÉS eres om me AUTO has been set, or the clock battery is dead, the demonstration mode will automatically engage. START: The demonstration mode will also start after the MENU button is pressed and START is specified. OFF: The demonstration mode is off. 5, Press the MENU button. Note: The demonstration mode will continue until power is Turned off, or the MENU button is oressed and "AUTO" or “OFF” is specified HITACHI Recording HiEl Quality Image on Normal Tape (for VM-H675LA) Using the menu, you can record on normal 8 mm tape and get picture quality equivalent to Fl . | Insert a normal 8 mm tape. Note: We recommend that you use an HG grade tape. 2 Set the CAM/ OFF / VIDEO switch to CAM. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Press the PLAY or STOP button to select “TAPE-”, MENU Е OFF WHITE BAL. AUTO DD. ZOOM X100 RS OFF DISPLAY LCD DEMS. AUTO <MENU>ENT Mi! 5 Press the Start/Stop button. Camcorder will automatically judge whether or not upgrade recording is possible with the inserted tape. e Tapes used If the inserted tape is not suitable for TAPE+ recording, “TAPE+ OFF” will appear and TAPE+ recording will not be possible. Note: It is recommended that you use this camcorder or a Hitachi Hill camcorder to play back the tapes recorded with this function: Ofher camcorders may not be able to olay back those tapes. Note: "ON" is not specified for the "TAPE+” menu item, with Tapes other than normal 8 mm tapes. Note: The “ON” specification of “TAPE+” will switch ta “OFF” automatically when the tape is ejected, or when the power supply is removed without the backup battery for clock being inserted. Note: When this function is switched to during recording pause, noise may appear in the joint of recordings. Note: IF TAPE+ OFF appears, the heads may be dirty: Use à cleaning tape to clean them, and then try TAPE+ recording again. TAPE+ Tape used Recording format Display ON Normal 8 mm tape Upgrade recording TAPE+ OFF Normal 8 mm tape 8 mm recording | None НЕ tape FILE] recording | Hi Tape Analyzer ATRS (auto tape recording system) (for VM-H675LA) This camcorder automatically evaluates the tape characteristics during recording, in order to ensure recording in optimum status, 1 Setthe CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM. 7 Press the MENU button. 3 Press the PLAY or STOP button to select “ATRS” . | MENU { is OFF GHITE BAL. AUTO D. ZOO х100 TAPE OFF INE EAT DISPLAY LCD DEMO. AUTO <MENUDEND aii 4 Press the FF button to specify “ON”: “ATRS PRESS REC START” will flash. VM-H675LA/YM-ES75LA/VVI-ES73LA 5 Press the Start/Stop button. “ATRS” will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. Note: When tape is ejected after "ON" is specified, the ATRS menu tern will return to "OFF", Note: When tape is ejected, or power supply is removed without the backup battery for clock oeing inserted, after "ON" is specified, the ATRS menuitem will retum to "OFF", Note: When this function is switched to during recording pause, noise may appear in the ont of recordings. E25 Settin g the Date and Time Take the time to set the date and time now. The date and fime can be recorded on your tapes to ací as a handy reference when viewing them later. Use the following procedure to sef up The display for the current dote and fime. Note: Be sure fo insert the clock battery before setting The date and time. Although the dofe and time can be set without the clock battery inserted, they will disappear when the battery providing power 10 the camcorder is removed. Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming. Date and Time Select Button DATE Button E 1 Load the battery. (Camcorder Power Sources”, Correcting the Date and Time p20.) 1 Hold down the DATE button for at least 3 sec- 2 Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ “ onds: The flashing cursor will appear at the VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. month. Open the LCD monitor, and — Move to where you need to make the correction then press the DATE button. with the FF button and use the PLAY and STOP The date and time should to correct. appear in the lower right Press the DATE button to set the corrected date with the “1” flashing. 1728 and time. —Ú—]——]——]—]—ÉÑ—— ¡";—[s—.]—————[r——— 4 Pressing the PLAY button | gives you higher numbers while the STOP button gives you lower numbers. Select 12-004 the right month and press FF 11/15/2000, button. Use the PLAY, STOP and FF buttons to select the proper day, year, hour, minute, and AM or PM. 5 After setting the AM/PM, press the DATE button. The display changes and the a 07 DL etario §: 30M internal clock starts. 11/15/2001 Note: After the date and time are set, the camcorder enters the dale recording mode, See "Date Recording” on page 35. E26 HITACHI “The. batteries are in ‚ lace and charged, the date and time € are set - And you are familiar with the controls ifs fime ? fo make. q recording. Basic recording is easy and simpie. This section guides you through basic. recording and playback. EA E Practice the basic techniques ofrecording and playbackonsome- © thing unimportant such as traffic or a short four of your backyard, | © Once familiar with how the machine works you can move > lo the o more sophisticated feafures with less stress. + Co Let's get started! г VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA - | | — Ea The Hitachi M- HO7SLA/ VM-E575LA/ VM-E673LA ı uses PROGRAM AE auto exposure that automatically selects the 6 Optimum shutier “speed Ene ! 160 ] / 120 de ! 80, 1 7250, ato ! 7500, 17780, 11 1000, 1/1500, Information for VM-H675LA: Use the PROGRAM 5 When you are e ready to record press the Start/ AE button to select € the sub- Sto button. “REC”. pana? the camcord er posure that suits 1 ject condition. For details, see “Using the PRO- : GRAM AE Button” on page 42. — Co | The record -d indicator lights when the camcorder starts recording. ++ y REC MÍ Start/Stop Button —. Sub Power Switch 6 To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and “REC” disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor replaced by “el”. This places the camcorder in standby. 7 After recording, slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF position to turn off the camcorder. Note: if the LCD monitor is opened or closed during recording, several white stripes may Connect the camcorder to a power source (See "pages p20 ~ p21). } Insert a cassette (“Inserting and Removing - Cassettes”, p22). If you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor, open the LCD monitor; if you want to view the picture in the viewfinder, leave the LCD monitor closed. appear in the picture, but this does not indi- 3 Make sure that the sub power switch is in the cafe a fault, However, these stripes are record- STANDBY position. ed with the picture, so it is recommended that TT you do not close or open the LCD monitor during recording. Note: “TAPE” flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible. Note: "TAPE END” flashes in the viewfinder or A Press the small button on 1 the CAM/OFE/ on the LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. The lens less remain of fhe tape cassette. door will open automatically. el” appears in Note: If the camcorder is left in record/ pause the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the mode for more than о minutes, ne camcorder | Tos | 0 turns off automatically. To restart it press the camcorder is now ready to record. Start/Stop button and the camcorder returns to record/pause mode. E28 LC HITACHI Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording You can change the angle of the LCD monifor so that the picture on the LCD screen can be monitored from different positions. See "LCD Monitor” (14) for the range in which you can change the angie of the LCD monitor. Note: You need the remote conirol fo operate the camcorder, Recording an Image of Yourself while Monitoring the LCD Screen { Open the LCD monitor (“Opening the LCD Monitor”, p14). 2 Turn the LCD monitor so the monitor screen faces the same direction as the lens. Note: When you record an image of yourself, the image displayed on the LCD monitor will become a mirror image, The on-screen display on the LCD monitor will disappear, Note: Tilt the LCD monitor in the direction of the camera lens so that it faces up slightly, and the screen may be viewed easily. Note: When you record an image of yourself, Press the START/STOP button on the remote con- the on-screen display will disappear, and the trol, and the camcorder will begin recording. recording status indicator * REC” will change tored e”, g Instant Review Use this feature to view the last few seconds of the tape you shot, Set the camcorder to record /pause mode and tap the REW button. The last few seconds of the tape play back in reverse and then in normal playback mode. Note: Sound is heard from the speaker during normal playback when the LCD is open. 2 The camcorder plays back to the spot where you paused and returns to record/pause mode (standby). Press the Start/Stop button to resume recording. REW Button | 4 « VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E29 Using Auto Focus The camcorder focuses the subjectin the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor automatically unless the manual focus is engaged. If “FOCUS” appears in the viewfinder or onthe LCD m onitôr, manual focus i is engaged. Press the FOCUS /VOL. control buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus. See “Using Manual Focus” on page 36. и E ™ Not good The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually: Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall Objects outside the center of >» the viewfinder or LCD monitor Objects at different distances Rapidly moving objects in the center of the view finder or LCD monitor Brightly lit objects such as a Dark objects neon light, objects lit by spotlight, etc. Note: With the Tzoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects that are 3. 3 feet (100 cm) away from the lens and further away to infinity. With the W zoom control you con use the auto focus with subjects 3/8 inches (em) away from the lens and further away To Infinity. Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass E30 | HITACHI Using the Power Zoom The power zoom W control widens the picture; moving the subject farther away, while the power zoom I controf brings the subject closer, narrowing the picture, Ife ZOOM” appears a at the left of the viewfinder or LCD monitor, the digital zoom function shown below has s been engaged WO Fr The zoom speed v varies 5 depending, on n how. the power zoom control lever is moved: the more the! lever is moved, the: higher than zoom speed will be. - When the powerzoomcontrolis oper ated; the zoom position : eu is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor for \ Zoom position / about 5 seconds and then disappears. The z zoom position is To | displayed in 10 steps. | Using the Digital Zoom The digital zoom increases the ‘magnification of the power zoom by 4.5 times, You must place the subject you wish to magnify of fhe center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. ` ÍA “1” Slide and hold the power zoom control tothe side until you find the picture you want. You control the zoom: with the power zoom T and W.controls. When “ZOOM” is not displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, normal zoom functions resume. Note: This digital zoom has certain in mitations and may degrade. al extreme. pe and amplify camcorder 8 movement. me Using Macro * This function allows you to shoot subjects as close Power Zoom Control (W) as 3/8 inches (lem). Press and hold the power | zoom control W. The camera focuses on the subject automatically. Check your lighting as it tends to be insufficient when filming close up. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA £31 Playback You can view recorded pictures on the LCD monitor immediately after recording. Note: Make sure That “PAL6O” doses not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor: if it is displayed, no color wilt appear in the played back picture ("Multi Playback”, pba), SA PLAY Button la ZN Note: Decrease The sound volume of the cam PLAY N \ — FF Button corder when you play back a recording by «REW FE» ve connecting the camcorder to your TV. if the E volume of the camcorder is set to maximum, UN STOP A the played back picture may be distorted. Оден БТОР ВаНоп Make sure that the volume is not set to maximum during recording os it could distort the played back picture. Note: When the LCD monitor is turned on and left as itis, the monitor becomes warm, but this does not indicate a fauit. Note: When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to CAM or VIDEO, the LCD monitor is turned on KEW Button —, Open the LCD monitor, and then adjust the angle of the monitor (“Opening the LCD Monitor”, p14). 7 Hold down the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO. a . and off automatically when the LCD monitor is 3 Press the REW button to rewind the tape. opened and closed. For fast forwarding the tape, press FF. Note: If is recommended that you close the | Press the PLAY button and play back the tape. LCD monitor to save the battery power when To adjust the volume, press the FOCUS/ VOL. playing back a picture on a TV without viewing control buttons. When either button is pressed, it, the volume adjustment display will appear on Note: Only the playback sound is heard. The the LCD monitor for about 5 seconds. Press À to sound being recorded is not heard, increase the volume, or press W to decrease it. Note: No sound is heard when the LCD monitor After 5 seconds, the adjustment display will is closed, automatically disappear. 0:03:32 | @ To Play Back a Tape with the Viewfinder Close the LCD monitor, then press the PLAY button to play back the tape. The picture appears in the viewfinder. 5 Press the STOP button when you have finished. Note: You cannot hear fhe playback sound when playing back your video with the viewfinder. E32 HITACHI Using Still To view a still picture during playback press the Start/Stop. Press the Start/ Stop button again to resume playback. If you leave the camcorder i in play /pause mode for more ‘than 5 minutes the camcorder autom atically stops t the cassette to prevent damage to the tape. You can view a still picture with less noise on the LCD monitor (Clear Still). Note: The still picture will have several noise bars in the viewfinder and on the TV, but this does not indicate @ fault, Note: If vou are freezi ing a picture with the “LCD moniter closed, then you will not be able Ото меча Яо icture with less noise when vou “Open the monitor, : | E Stop Button Using Forward and Reverse Search When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the FF button and REW button to find the spot quickly. When the LCD monitor is closed: * Press the FF button during playback to play the tape forward at approximately 9 times normal speed. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. * Press and hold the FF button during fast forward to visually scán the tape at 19 times the normal playback speed. Releasing FF returns the camcorder to fast forward. * Press the REW button during playback to play the tape backwards at approximately 7 times normal speed. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. | » Press and hold the REW button during fast rewind to visually scan the tape backwards at 17 times the normal playback speed. Releasing REW returns the camcorder to fast rewind. Note: When you engage FF button or REW but- fon the picture will have some interference or noise In the viewfinder. This Is normal during search mode. | VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA When the LCD monitor is open (Clear Search): You can view pictures with less noise on the LCD monitor during forward or reverse search. * Press the FF button during playback to play the tape forward at 6 times normal play speed. Press the PLAY button to resume nor mal playback. * Press and hold the FF button during fast forward to visually scan the tape at 17 times the normal playback speed. Releasing FF returns the camcorder to fast forward. * Press the REW button during playback to play the tape in reverse at 4 times normal speed. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. | * Press and hold the REW button during fast rewind to visually scan the tape backwards at 15 times the normal playback speed. Releasing REW returns the camcorder to fast rewind. Note: If you are using forward or reverse search with ihe LCD monitor closed, Then you will not be able ta view pictures with less noise when you open the monitor. Note: Several noise bars will appear on the TY screen during forward or reverse search, Note: A noiseless picture will not appear during high-speed search even if the LCD monitor is. open. Note: Noise may flow during high-speed searchin low Temperature conditions. E34 Advanced Techniques The Hitachi VM-H&676LA/NM-ES7SLA/VM-EE73LA offers a diverse group of features thot add interest and excitement fo your video. Adding fades to smooth fransifions creates video with a professional fook. As you learn and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and add a special fouch. HITACHI Date Recording When fhe date has been set, The camcorder will enter the automatic date recording mode automatically, . CAM/OFF/VIDEO Switch | Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. 7 Press the DATE button to specify the date display you want to record. “QAUTO” and Dafe — Automatic Date Recording This option records the date automatically once a day at the beginning of recording for 10 seconds. SAUTO 11/15/2001 Note: The camcorder records the same date when; — the cassette is replaced, — you select *QAUTO” and date display again. — The recording is less than 10 seconds long. Note: If the date changes while recording continues over 10 seconds, the new date is recorded for about 10 seconds the next time you make a recording, VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA Date — Date Recording The camcorder records the date with the picture all the time. 11/15/2001 | No Display — No Date Recording The camcorder does not record the date. Date and Time — Date and Time Recording The camcorder records the date and time with the picture all the time. 10:20AM | 11/15/2001 | 3 Press the Start/Stop button. Recording will start. Note: When “(O AUTO” and date display are selected, the date disappears about 10 sec- ondas after recoding is started, E35 Press ‘the FOCUS /VOL. control buttons simul- - taneousiy. “FOCUS” displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. You can adjust the focus manually. Use the power zoom T control to zoom up completely to your subject. If you don't use the T control to zoom to the picture you want, the picture may fall out of focus when actual recording starts. Press the FOCUS/VOL. control 4 (far) or Y | - “ (near) button until the subjectis in focus. FOCUS/VOL. Control Buttons | Use the power zoom W control tô zoom back to | the picture you desire. Note: To return to diuto focus press he FOCUS/ VOL. control buttons and the “FOCUS” disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor, Power Zoom Control % You can use the X500 digital zoom function to magnify the subject on tape up to approximately 2 23 times the X22 optical zoom. This function also enables you to further magnify a distant subject. MENU Button Menu Select Buttons 77 PLAY A | ST <REW > <a | Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ A Press the FF or REW but-- HENO VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. ton to display “X500”. | 7 Press the MENU button: , - , ВЕ The menu display will | mre appear. CHENUSEND el Press the MENU button: The menu display will disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Note: This digital zoom has certain imitations: if , Press the STOP or PLAY | END may degrade if used for extreme magnifica- button to select y tion, and thereby amplify camcorder move- “ОТООМ”. ment, E36 | HITACHI yital Effects Functions: Use the digital effect feature to attach special video effects fo vour recording and playback: Select from five effect: modes during recording € or 4. effect modes $ during playback. | Digital Effects Recording The digital prócessor in this camcorder allows you to record picture and add вреда efect: T6X9 recording mode. a negaiive image (hegative/positive mode). da symmetric image (obtained by placing a mirror at. the center of the screen n (glfrnirror mode) < an imager in. mosaic © (розой, made andan o painting look € art mode) + 2 Each € e EFFECT button is piled, the EFFECT Button | NEGPOS ‘l6X9 Mode Negative/Positive Half-mirror Mode Normal Mode | AtMode — Mosaic Mode — E37 VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E Activating Digital Effects Recording Ÿ Place the camcorder in the record pause mode. y Press the EFFECT button to select the digital effects record mode you want. “16X9”: 16X9 Mode The picture format can be switched from 4:3 (the picture format of an ordinary TV set) to 16x9. The top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor become black bars. Normai Mode 16X9 Mode “NEGPOS”: Negative/Positive Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will become negative. fd BS Ha Normal Mode Negative/Positive Mode “MIRROR”. Half-mirror Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will change to a symmetric image on the left and right, obtained by placing a mirror at the center of the screen. tE oi Normai Mode Hoaï-mirror Mode E38 “MOSAIC”: Mosaic Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will be in mosaic. | f Norma! Mode Mosaic Mode “ART”: Art Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will take on the [ook of an oil painting. Art Mode 3 Press the Start/ Stop button to start recording. * To release digital effects recording, repeat- edly press the EFFECT button in the record pause mode until the: normal mode is restored. HITACHI Video Effects in Playback Mode The digital signal processor (DSP) in this camcorder allows you fo add special effects To playback pictures. Use this feature during tape dubbing. etc. to create d tape with a more artistic impression. The video effect modes during playback are: TEX? Art, sepia and Black-and-white. ; mo de, the playback mode will Je white mode Normal Mode Play the t: pause mode. o За Ta Press the. EFFECT button 1 to > select the video “effect playback mode. — | “16X9”: 16X9 Mode “SEPIA”: Sepia Mode. . The entire picture will bes sepia. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VIV-E573LA E39 | Fade Use the fade feature fo add a professional fouch fo your recordings. Use the FADE button to select one of the six fade options. | Note: If you press the EFFECT button after seffing The fade function, the fade function will be released, After setiing the digital effect mode, reset the fade function, * White fade: Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen. “| gf” appears in the upper lett corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor, 5 Fade Out ture opens gradual e center to a * Wipe fade: Thet | cars in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. black screen. “ [| |” ap Fade Out: ade: Fades in from a picture in mosaic or fades out to a picture in mosaic. “MOS.F” appears left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. o — Fade In Fade Out sr a « Art fac in from, or fades oul to a picture with the feel of an oil painti the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Fade Out E40 Fade Out Fading In Use the FADE button tos select a fade option “be ore recording, - ) Press the Start/Stop button to : start recording; fade begins automatically. Fading Out 1 While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button to select a fade option. Press the Start/Stop button to stop recording; the fade begins automatically and “REC” flashes until the fade ends. Note: When fading out be sure to wait until the pause indicator (811) is visible In the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor before affempting to put the camcorder info the record mode again. + VIM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VIVI-E573LA DE Button a black-and-white E41 Using the PROGRAM AE Button (for VM-H67: This camcorder can 1695 ser the shutter горева and aperture to sui ine © subject condition, recording Press the PEAY or STOP Binion ta”aciócr ma” Select this ade: whernrecordir " desired recording mode. ject, suchasina dim room, ete: “The entire image will be recorded brighter. „боевое 1 o Press the Start / Stop button to start recording, “To return to the full auto mode, press the PRO- GRAM AE button. Sports Mode Portrait Mode E SPOTEIGHT Gain-Up Made Spotlight Mode No Display: Full Auto Mode In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness. Therefore, use this mode for standard recording. ETT: Sports Mode Select this mode when recording rapidly moving subjects, such as golf or tennis swings, etc.: The subject will be clearly recorded, without blurring. GOAL: Portrait Mode Select this mode when recording a subject portrait standing out from a blurred background. E42 | HITACHI Using the Backlight Compensation The camcorder contains an auto iris that adjusts the lens aperture depending on the available light, widening it under low fight conditions and narrowing it when bright light is available, When the camcorder is turned off the iris fully closes. When you are filming a subject in front of a brightly lit background, press and hold the BLC button: It will correct the lighting on the tape. BLC Button Locking the White Balance This camcorder adjusts the white balance automatically (auto white balance): Using the menu, you can lock the optimum white balance set in the auto white balance status. MENU Button Menu Select Buttons 1 Set the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch to CAM. 4 Press the FF or REW button to display “LOCK”. Press the MENU button: The menu display will | VENU appear. | ECE D. ZOOM X100 TAPE: OFF MENU ATRS CFF DISPLAY LCD WHITE BAL. AUTO DEMO. AUTO D.2GOM X 198 TAPE+ OFF <HENUREND #1! ATRS OFF DISPLAY LCD EME. UTO “<MENUSEND #i} a , +. ! . | 5 Press the MENU button: The menu display will - disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 3 Press the STOP or PLAY button to select Note: if the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to “WHITEBAL”. VIDEO, locking will be released and “AUTO” will De specified again, uENU Note: If unnatural colors appear on the LCD monitor with "WHITE BAL LOCK" specified, reset 2, 5204 A100 | the white balance or specify "WHITE BAL DISPLAY Lip AUTO”, DEMO, AUTO CHENUSEND ЖЕ! VIM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E43 The electronic Image stabilizer (EIS) corrects slight shaking of the image being recorded and is effective in the following situations, « While vou zoom to a distant subject. e While you approach a small subject. « While you walk around. « While you record from inside a moving vehicle. MERU Button Menu Select Buttons 1 Set the CAM/ OFF / VIDEO switch to CAM. Press the MENU button: The menu display will appear . | À | d | | | TABEL. GEF ATRS OFF DISPLAY LED DEMO. AUTO | CMENUSEND sis | \ | Press the STOP or PLAY button to select “EIS”. PETE BA AUTO 2.200 “T00 EL e OFF OFF Di PLAY LCD | DEMO. ALTO | <HENUVEND sii ; Press the MENU button. 4 Press the FF or REW button to display “ON” a A e IA <MEND2END ФЕ! \ The EIS icon 5) appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCL monitor. monitor image - shakes with a Cet delay. y. Note: tls may not function if you use a wide or tele converter lens, Note: UN is commended that you do nor use the when using a Tripod. The sensor would detect vibrations from the ipod in which case the picture would be blurred. Notes * vs the EIS function is o in the infty of the zoom range with "200M" displayed in The viewfinder or on The LCD monto of, when moved from the wi gee end, the image size will change, buf this Poma о s When the EIS function is engaged, the pic ture becomes rough. « Whenthe ElS function is engageo, the angle of view af the wide-angle end becomes NaITOWer, A í Use quick edit to search for the end of previously recorded material, tind a particular spot on your tape, begin editing, or record new material. While the camcorder is in record / pause mode hold down the FF, REW, or PLAY button and visually search the tape. Release the button and the camcorder stops the tape at the exact position you selected. Note: If ihe FF or REV button is pressed for quick adit, nol se will appear in the viewfiner, on the LCD monitor, or onthe connected TV, E44 =. | PLAY Button | ] FF Button REW Button E 4 a «REW FF» Me stop / a HITACHI the date search function memorizes the start and end positions of recordings vou made on à specific day so you can easily locate Those positions fater as long as The cassette is left in the camcorder. Note: Be sure that the date and time are set, 1 Attach a power source and slide the CAM/ | OFF / VIDEO switch to VIDEO. > Press the DATE button (the DISPLAY button on — the remote contro!) to display "SEARCH" in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, SEARCH | 3 Press the REW button to search for the start position from which vou last made a recording or the FF button to recording end position. ” 44 SEARCH” will appear while the start position is being searched for; “SEARCH PD”, while the end position is being searched for. A When the required position is located, the cam- — corder enters the stop mode and “SEARCH” disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Note: If you have ejected the cassette, this function will not operate with that cassette. (When a cassette is inserted and the recording is started, the position is identified as the recording stort position on that daw.) Note: If the clock battery is not inserted, the date search function does not operate when the baltery providing Ihe power fo the camcorder is removed, Note: When the cassette was recorded by another camcorder, the date search function ‘does not operate Note: The date search function is released when you press. the STOP button during date search mode, Note: If the recorded fime is less than 30 seconds, the date search function may not operate normally, The linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately “O:D0:00M”. This feature helos in locating a specific point in the tape to which you wish to return. An example might be that you have recorded some Tape that you have already watched, you continue recording but do not care fo watch the tape you recorded earlier. The memory feature returns you fo the beginning of the most recent recording. | Start recording or playback of a cassette. Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote control at the point to which you wish to return. The liñear time counter clears to “0:00:00”. ЭР “ress the STOP button fo stop playback, or press the Start/Stop button recording and set the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch t to VIDEO. 3 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so the linear time counter with memory is displayed as shown in the figure. Note: You can also use the memory funcion by specifying "LCD/UNE” for The DISPLAY Него on the menu screen, Press the REW button and the tape Stops 2 at approximately where vou reset the linear tim counter. This feature w vorks i in FF as well, VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA =. PLAY Button 5 } | 1 FF Button REW Button a | |. | } E45 ' -reating and Recordin ga Title messes Ihe HHing function allows you fo select one of nine files stored in-camcorder memory, or create a new fifle, and record it. You can-choose from six languages fo display stored titles: English, French, Spanish, German, italian and Chinese. Select or create a fifle and personalize your recordings, while at the some time keeping a permanent visual record of what is contained on о tape. Title Setting Buttons TITLE Button Selecting Stored Title (Prememo) = Note: Be sure to insert fhe clock battery before selecting aiifle. Al though a title canbe chosen without the clock battery inserted, if will disappear when the battery providing power To the camcorder is removed. 1 Connect the camcorder to a power source. 2 Hold down the small button on the CAM /QFF/ VIDEO switch and slide it to either CAM or VIDEO. 3 Press the TITLE button. A flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, and the camcorder will enter the title creating mode ("Creating a Title” — “SN Dage UD): => Ds Mile creation mode “8 SEO À + A a Mr Ay +4 | 4 Press the REW button: Chinese | — German | “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” will appear. | 4m o NS AALARNALALADAL, | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | A TIEFENTEF You can choose the desired language of the dis- O Italian | played title by pressing the REW button, as in | | | ВЕ the following order: E46 aa a. HITACHI 5 Use the PLAY or STOP button to select a desired title. a Stored titles (Prememo) available <English> — <French> THE SUPERSTAR … VACATION FUN -— THANKSGIVING. - | ANNIVERSARY: BON ANNIVERSAIRE | JOYEUX NOEL FELICITATIONS. | “SUPERSTAR” VACANCES — |. “THANKSGIVING + HAPPY EASTER | "HAPPY BIRTHDAY | MERRY CHRISTMAS | CONGRATULATIONS | HAPPY NEW.YEAR | | BONNE ANNEE JOYEUSES PAQUES [ANNIVERSAIRE + < | | ~ <Spanish> <German> FELICIDADES... EL PROTAGONISTA | FELIZNAVIDAD VACACIONES ANIVERSARIO FELIZ AÑO NUEVO. SEMANA SANTA. | FIESTA | “GEBURTS T AGSF FIER “FROHE WEIHNACHT | [FELIZ CUMPLEANOS | SCHÖNE FERIEN В ERNTEDANKFEST PROST NEUJAHR FROHE OSTERN GLUCKWUNSCH | JUBILÄUM. <Italian> <Chinese> | E VACANZA! | VIVA GL ISPOSI. о IN FAMIGLIA — | E QUILA FESTA? FELICITAZIONI! | BUONE FESTE DOLCI RICORDI CHE SBALLO! [BUON COMPLEANNO! | | | an | | Ea o N ; ; a TERA 5 im | =a | RE VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA Press the TITLE button. The sélected title will appear, and the color select mode will be engaged. Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired color. You can choose from seven colors: white, yellow, cyan, magenta, red, green and blue. Note: If the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to - VIDEO, you cannot select color ihe fitle wil "appear in white. 7 After you have selected the color, press the TITLE button. — Nofe: if you display the date along wih The tite, after selecting the color, the date willbe displayed in the same color, E47 Creafing a Title: tows A title contains two lines of up to 16 chy nar racte ters per r line. The camcorder contains 81 different character TS for creating : a title. | Note: Be sure toi insert. ri the с lock, ‚battery before creating ot e. Although oiiflecon be created without the clock Battery i inserted, | iw "a sapped when the tion provid no over to. the camcorder is ‘removed. * press the TITLE When you complete your title, 1 Connect, the camcorder to a power sources. button fo store 2 Hold down the small button: on the. CAM/ the title gra m the + is A LCD OFF/VIDEO switch and slide it to ei ther C CAM Al 4 - monitor. | - В or VIDEO. ОР Note: As ong as the correct Current 1] me con y Press the TITLE button and a flashing ci cursor be displayed, Thetifle is held in memory: appearsin theview finder oron the LED moni- Note: If you display the date along with frie tor. e after selecting the color the date” wi tr be Note: If a stored tile appears, press the PLAY displayedinthe same color. © fv button to display the screen for creating a title. Characters available for your fitle AB с D E FGH J KEMN o PO RSTUVWXYZ01234567 8 9 7 dy = +: <> ! AË IL O UAETOUAETOUAETO о Ñ | Use the FF button to place the cursor where you ¢ Æ EO ¿ ÁS FM £ * op A - wish to begin your title. т CAE EEE LE SES AE TES Ix Use the PLAY and STOP buttons to select the ААВ НН В J Space fia first character of your title. Correcting Errors a. | Hold down the TIT LE button for at least 3 sen “ conds: The fir si character will flash. Lise the FF button to select the character to be corrected: окопы) Lo >. + Once you've selected a character press the FF 3 he PL PLAY Y and ST OP buttons to correct the button to set it. | Спараскег, | 4 Press the T] tron, and. use t ; the PLAY and STOP butto oct the desir ed color. OFF/VIDEO. switch is set to J select color. the Не wil Note: If the Cr VIDEO, you, con appear in white Press the TITLE title in memory utton to store the corrected 7 Complete the title by repeating steps 5 and 6. JANE* S BIRTHDAY | 8 Press the TITLE button. The color select mode will be engaged, and you can now color the created title. Press the PLAY or STOP button to select. the desired title. You can choose from seven colors: white, yellow, cyan, magenta, red, green and blue. | Note: If the CAM/OFF/VIDEQ switch is set to VÍDEO, you cannof select color: The title will oppear in while, E48 | | GEC RRs A GRAS GS HITACHI Recording Title on a Tape in the Camcorder 1 Hold down the small button on the CAM Г OFE/ VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to. CAM. 2 Locate the point of the tape where you wish to record the title (“Using Ouièk Edit y PO 3 Press the TITLE button. 4 Use the REW button to select the # title (the title vou have created orthe existing title in camcorder you have memorized on page 47) you wish to record. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording the title. 6 Press the TITLE button to stop recording the title. The title graphics disappear from the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the camcorder can record normally. TN Recording a Title: while Transfering. aT ape 6 Press the TITLE button at the poin 1 Connect the e cordert to the VCR (p50). Ном down the TITLE button for. atleast 3 seconds: The title setting mode will be entered. Use the REW, PLAY and STOP buttons to select the title from memory, and then press the TITRE... я button to set the title. 4 Press the TITLE button to turn : title off. 5 Turn . on - the VCR. and. set it to record. Hold down the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO: switch. while sliding the: switch to VIDEO, Press PLAY on the camcorder... + VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA Note: Create and store your title before an .. evenf you plan fo record. Just press the TITLE... “button to superimpose the title over as you record if, This method avoi the scene - ids erasing previously recorded material which will happen when vou record a fille on a previously recorded tape. Press the TITLE button again to sic the title. Note: Recording the title during tal where you wish to record the title. op recording will erase a portion of your recorded’ «Note: if the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switg VIDEO; the itle will appearonly frrwh t on the tape de transfer material, his set to He, E49 AN Cablel $ a ; ‘ ÜS- Video Cable *2 > (Generali available) (NHTSA) *1: This camcorder is pr ovided, with a monaural A/V cable. Connect the cable le plug: gs to the jacks on TV or VCR, making sure to match the colors. If your TV or EVER is stes eo, connect thea audio o plug t № thel jack (white). *2: The VM-H675LA can use a generally available S-vi dec table: I your ET or VER has’ an 1S-VIDEO Oc. connect the S-video cable instead of the yellow VIDEO plug. an. VM-H675LA: Stereo Type with S-VIDEO Jack Stereo Type Monaural Type VM-E573LA: об 8-VIDEO Jack со” - Monaural Type e Playing Back Your Recording on the TV Screen + A CAM/OFF/VIDEO Switch | Connect your camcorder and TV or VCR using —. Note: Reduce the volume of the camcorder as the provided A/V cable, as illustrated on pages low as possible when the LCD monitor is open: If 50-51. you fail to do so, the played back pictures may ра a | be distorted. : 2 Insert a previously recorded cassette into the — Note: It Is recommended that you close the _ camcorder. ОИ | LCD monitor to save power whenever you play 3 Turn on your TV and/or VCR and place it in the back a picture on a TV. camcorder input mode (consult your TV or VCR | manual for details). A Hold down the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to — VIDEO. 5 Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 6 Press the STOP button when finished. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA - E51 3 Hold down the small button of the CAM/ with some VCRs, OFE/ VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO. 4 Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR. Set the VCR to record: — y Play the tape from the camcorder while recording on the VCR. | E52 : pda e PAL outpuP, Cubono 7 may not bé te ible + “HITACHI Using Audio/Video Dubbing == Use audio/video dubbing fo record audio-and video from the camcorder 5 > BU SI Microphone a and camcorder onto a previously recorded fape in the camcorder. В = | . MV DUB Button В - REW Button | COUNTER I RESET Button DISPLAY Button START/STOP (PAUSE) Button F. FWD Button | “PLAY Button STOP] Button 1: Hold down the small button on the CAM/ 7 Press and hold the A/V DUB button, then: press OFF / VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to PLAY. This places the camcorder A/V DUB VIDEO. pause mode. “ell” appears replaced by ©) Insert a previously recorded tape in the cam- “A/V DUB II. corder. | 8 Press the Start/Stop] button on n the camcorder or 3 Use the wireless remote control and: press the START/STOP (PAUSE) on the remote control. PLAY button. Use the PLAY, F.FWD, and REW The audio/video dubbing starts. When the lin- buttons fo find the place where you want to stop ear time counter reaches “0:00:00M” the cam- dubbing. corder stops automatically, recording only the 4 copy the linear time counter with memory portion of the tape that you selected. ("Using Memory,” p45). Press the COUNTER Note: If the camcorder is in AV. DUB pause or + RESET button to set. the linear time counter to STILL mode for more than 5 minufes, the cam- | “0:09:00М”. corder stops automatically to protect the tape, 5 Use the REW and PLAY buttons to find where Note: When fhe audio/video dubbed portion is > you wish to start dubbing. played back, noise may appear af the end of Place the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM Ihe dubbed portion. position. The record pause indicator “ell” appears and the camcorder is ready to record. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E53 "M PAL" Is a special output signal format with which a PALTV canbe used to view a fape recorded on an NTSC recorder, 1 Connect the camcorder to PAL TV as shown in 8 Press the PLAY button of the camcorder, the figure on pages 50 and 51. | - “PAL60” or. “M: PAL” will appear in the 2 Tum the TV on and select the TV “video input”. viewfinder or on! — Set the TV to the PAL60 or M PAL mode. E 3 Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of.t corder to VIDEO. 120 Pin, 4 Press the MENU button: y — The menu display will | cm appear. DISPLAY LCD 9 When playback is finished, set the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch to OFF position. ~~ L J... Note: Connect the camcorder to a TV monitor | О LU, ___, which has a vertical sync adjustment circuitry E Press the STOP or PLAY _ MENU (volume) for 60 Hz-and which can aiso be button to select “PAL locked into îhe PAL6O mode. Refer to the TV CONV”, instruction manual for details on how to set the | <MENU>END : AT Ш _ Note: This. caomcorder cannof record using:the < В — PALÓDOrMPALsystem. —— o TT Reference) MPALarec: Brazil fA Press the FF or REW but- [0.1 Note: Depending on the state of the tape = “ ton to display “PAL60” | un | recorded, this function may not operate nor- | <HENU>END ия DISPLAY LOBEN E mally; ; / A Note: This function will be released when the an camcorder is tumed off... — | SNENDDEND | E54 HITACHI TBC (Time Base Corrector) ON or OFF ===——— With TBC specified ON, you can suppress fiuctuations or distortion in picture That may occur when fdpes recorded by other camcorders are played back, or any distorfion caused by tape sfretch or inconsis- rent tape running that occur when dubbing is repeated. 1 Set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to VIDEO. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Press the STOP or PLAY ven A . | IA ON button to select “TBC”. PAL CONV. OFF ‚ DISPLAY LCD <MENUD>END A Press the FF button to display “ON”. 5 Press the MENU button. Note: In some cases, fluctuations or distortion in picture cannot be suppressed even when “TBC ON" has been specified. Note: Depending on the tape used, playback pictures may fluctuate up and down with “IBC ON" specified. In this case, specify “TBC OFF". Note: Whenever TBC ON is specified, OFF will automatically be specified for the DISPLAY menu item. Attaching a Filter sess Screw the lens into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E55 Use the built-in DC light Fy you wish to shoot objects. in dark places. When the LIGHT switch is set to "AUTO", the light turns on automatically when the Camcorder | is spointed ar objects in a dark place and turns off when if i js pointed afobjects in a bright place, | CAUTION: Since the power consumption of he light is high, the camcorder operating! Hime wil decrease >. even with a fully charged baten: = pi vtt 3e After 1 use, set the LIGHT switch to OFF or set the ‘E/VIDEO switch of the camcorder to ro position. Notes: . ue operat ion x and/or after use of the light, the front surface and lamp of the light will be very hot. To avoid bums or hair damage, do not touch them with your hand. * When the light is on, do not allow water fo drop on the light. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Switch * When the > ght Is on, avoid TO the |. Make sure that a fully charg rged battery packis. ... ... lightic harp. A -Hached J: EAT ahi ve e ; 7 Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAMand on objects, since the air flow will be interrupte then & set: the LIGHT . 3 a to AUTO when ed, resulting in possible overheating haz... required. ; u . Never use the fight in the vicinity of explos- Note: When the LIGHT switch | is s set to. ON, the | | 9 | “y p five or highly inflammable materials. light will tum on whenever you Make a record- «After using the light, cool the light section ing. i. sufficiently before storing the camcorder in Note: If те LIGHT switch is set to AUTO he igh the case. may not turn on immediately. ~ * The lamp can only be replaced by a ser- Note: If the light tums on for more than 5 min- vice engineer: If the lamp has biown, con- utes with the LIGHT switch set fo “AUTO” or sult your nearest service center. | “ON”, when the camcorder is in the record pause mode, the camcorder and light will automatically turn off. In such a case, turn the camcorder on again. Note: If the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO and the camcorder is pointed ata white subject with high reflectivity in a dark place from a short dis- tance, the light may turn on or off. In this case, set the LIGHT switch to ON, Note: The light will turn off during quick edit or review, even If you have manually turned on the light. Note: The light will not tum on when the CAM/ OFF/VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO, Note: If there is no cassette in the camcorder, or if arecording prevented cassette is inserted with the LIGHT switch set to AUTO, the light will automatically go out affer 5 minutes. CAUTION: Tum the light on only when you need it, otherwise the operating time of the battery pack is shortened due to the power consumption of the light. CAUTION: Do not hold the unit by the light when carrying as this could cause a malfunction. E56 HITACHI General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder H Dirt: can accumulate on the video heads on the camcorder causing the playback picture to become blurred or appear as if video information is lost. This often means that the video heads are dirty. Use a video head cleaner such as a dry type head cleaning tape to clean the heads. a ead s SR FRETS SSS so If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center for professional head cleaning. cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic. The lens of me electronic Viewfinder can be user-cleaned if dust, dirt, or other r foreign mater adheres fo if, Reference Mark Bye cup 1 Turn the eye cup counter- 2 Clean the picture tube face 3 Align the reference mark clockwise until it stops, - and lens. To prevent on eye cup with the top then pull it out to remove. scratching, use a soft non- edge of notch, and push | abrasive cloth, swab or the eye cup directly; then | lens cleaning paper. turn the eye cup clockwise to secure it. VM-H675LA/VM-ES75LA/VM-E573LA E57 Quality is ve © Inspect and check every camcorder carefull yat the factory | maintenance is: those of he e owner, ice center y for recommendations f sar ding n normal maintena ace ıd the age of the camcorder. AN noe Вей) сн) under the most rigid qualify control and inspection systems. If problems. develop please.checkthe following possible solutions before inquiring about professional service. INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE | Check F Point % Corre [Cassette holder cano be opened when y you side | { the EJECT switch. > » Connect the power source. o | Cassette, cannot be inserted into cassette compart-| * . Load cassette | in direction indicated 1 by arrow on cassette. o PEA E | CAMERA RECORDING E 4 Symptom "E о Check Point & Correction Picture does not appear. in the viewfinder or on the‘ LCD monitor. | + slide the. SAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to. CAM: - Sven when the Siari/Stop b button is pressed. The camcorder Eéinriot go into the recording mode, | [Pictures out of Fonts: :Auto-focus does not operate. | press FOCUS/VOL. control buttons to erase if. 1 "Viewfinder or on the {CD monitor. If it is displayed, | . Auto- Focus does not operate if a special-effects fil- | ter is attached or the objects shown on page 30 are | being recorded. The created Title does not appear, | * Insert the clock battery, then create a title, * Do not remove the clock battery after creating a title « When the stored Title (prememo) is displayed in the | viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, press the REW | button. NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED Symptom Check Point & Correction Power is turned on, but no button operations are accepted. « Remove the power source and the clock battery. And offer about one minute, the display in the | viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will be reset. Then set the information again | PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETTE. 222 ee Symptom Check Point & Correction The PLAY button cannot be engaged. » Setthe CAM/OFF/VIDEOsvitehto VIDEO. + { Picture bends at îhe top of TV screen. ie y recel ver is of older type, It needs fo be modified to work properly with camcorder: | . * Tapei s damaged. Try another cassette, change. Col or of your TV screen is 5 too bright loo foint ori + PV-set has VIR circuit. Turn it off during playback. Date search function does not opardte, - 1+ Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO, Insert the clock battery, set the date and time, then . start recording. | | > * Do not. remove the clock battery after recording. (+ Do not ejectihe recorded cassette. Leave it in the camcorder, BATTERY CONDITION Symptom Check hen! & Correction | The ( 4) indication in the electronic viewfinder or charged. * Ty another ar battery or charge the battery. on the LCD monitor flashes to indicate oattery « is > is | on the LCD monitor and i in the viewfinder. The battery level indicator (<3) appears sa ferent | - . This does not indicate a fault, iis because fhe power consumed by the LCD monitor and TAPE DISPLAY view nder is different. Symptom Check Point & Correction. пла 7. “TAPE” appears in the viewfinder or onthe LCD monl- | Tor, + Have you moved fhe camcorder or cassette from ar | cold place to a warm place so that ifs ternperature changed abruptly? If the temperature has changed, remove the cassette and set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF, then wait for about : OIE hour, | * Remove the cassette and then пу To reinsert: rembiie >| several times, If the indication is still shown in the | viewfinder or on the LCD monifor, use a cleaning | tape fo clean the heads and replace the cassette. CAMCORDER MALFUNCTIONS Symptom Check Point & Correction Random istiers врреог | in the view] nder or on the | LCD monitor, or normai operation is inferrupted, » External interference may have caused the cam- | corder’s microprocessor fo malfunction temporari- | ly. If random letters appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, or if normal operation is interrupi- ed, remove the power source and clock battery, and then reattach them: the camcorder functions will return to Their default settings. VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E59 Specifications General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature 7.2Y DC VM-HO75LA: 3.5W (when recording / LCD monitor OFF) 4.0W (when recording / LCD monitor ON) VM-E575L A: 3.4W (when recording /LCD monitor OFF) 3.8W (when recording / LCD monitor ON) VM-E573LA: 3.4W (when recording / LCD monitor OFF) 3.8W (when recording /LCD monitor ON) 4-3/8" Wx 4-3/8" Hx7-7/8" D (111.5 mm x 111.5 mm x 200 mm) 1.84 Ibs (approx. 836g) without battery pack and cassette 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) —4°F ~ 140°F (20°C ~ 60°C) Video Recorder Specifications Format Record/ playback Video signal Tape speed Video output Audio output Fast forward / rewind time Camera Specifications Scanning Required minimum illumination Pickup device Lens Lens diameter E60 8 mm | Two video record / playback heads EIA standard NTSC color 14.3 mm/sec 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm —7.8 dBs (316mVrms) Less than 8 minutes with P6-120 cassette 525 Îînes / 60 fields / 30 frames VM-H675LA: 0.51x VM-E575LA: 0.3 Ix VM-E573LA: 0.3 1x 1/4” C.C.D. F1.6 - 3.8 (4 - 88 mm) 22:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions 46 mm HITACHI | ForUS.A.only | HITACHI To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility.in the continental U.S.A. DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division 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 esiablished 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 America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI {1-800-448-2244} VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E61 Available Accessories sss" PARTS NO. АРРЕАВАМСЕ | PURPOSE | PARTS NO. Réchargeabl Li-ion battery (1350mAh Rechargeable | LHon battery UM.RDI TA (3000mAh УМ BPLIS | | Туре) VM-BPL3O Filters for special effects "I Dc power / source for 7. camcorder a 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) E62 Lio HITACHI To Order in the United States By Phone 1-800-HITA CHI o Е (1-800-448-2244) In Canada - Please use Canadian order form in French version of this manual - Page 63. FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number: 1- -800- HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA | | | E63

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