Hitachi VM-D965LA User's Manual

|| HOME ELEC: В 1855 Dornoch Court N allo Road pan Diego CA 92 215 24-7225 Vississauga, , Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel, 1-800-1 1 AS HI с. ANADA (1-800-448-2244) 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) ot Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take fime to become familiar with he Manual and how itis set up. Keep It handy for future reference. 7 <32194 ОНИ VU Priv Re ted in Japan OC-N(HE) The CAM/C JFF/VIDEO < switch turns the camcorder on and off. leaving the date/time feature U naffec - tad. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period of time, tum the camcorder off and close The lens door. | ACT | | | i The comcorder and AC adaptor have the following caution marks. | RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK | ; DO NOT OPEN ns of caution marks This symbol warns the user that unin- sulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude fo cause electrical shock. Therefore, itis 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. 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-005. 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 dets. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology. OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. EZ LRD, USE THE REC- CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT PLUG. 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 pro- tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 1 his 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 modi fications not expressly approved by the manufacture could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes Before using: This Digital 8 camcorder uses Hi 8/ Digital 8 tapes with a MiB] / #3 mark and records in the Олена! В EJ format, This camcorder also can play back pictures on tapes recorded by other MIE and El camcorders. For more smoot hly recorded pictures, itis recommended that you do not mix images recorded in these FRE! and El formats, with Digital 8 E format on the same tape. Note that this camcorder cannot play back Hi8/8 format tapes recorded in the LP mode. pm / A is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm, humid place. Give the camcorder 2 to 5 hours to stabilize in the ar mbient 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 headwh cel 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 he | CAM/ OFF/ VIDEO switch to OFF, thon wait for about one hour. VM-D965LA/VM-D855LA E3 be en md od Te pn debe eu mo ae oe В so i ng on, pe rv и in addition to the careful attention € nl oe am Кр Of every instrument. Hut, Piesse read it carefully bef instructions „should he read mroductis operatec Foto TEA # Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 4 Polar rized Plug — This vid: uipped with a polarized alter matng-curent 10 la Plus having one bla do wider than the other. fis e will Ti the powel oniy one way. T E you are unable to insert the plug Tully into the outlet, 1 try Fevers na the plug. If the plug should stilt fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. © prevent electric shock do not 356 this oolarized plug with an extension cord, recep- tacle © othe outlet unless tha aces с can be fully inserted without blade exposure. need an extension, use a polarized cord. + h routie ñ = 4 if you 5 Power Sources — This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. {you are not sure of the t type of power Suppiy to your home. consult your video dealer or local Power company. For vides products intended to operate from E wer, or other sources, refer to the operating Instructions. a A “ N EE G Overivading — i wall outlets and extension cords as this can result oe a risk of fre ar electric nsion cords are dangerous shock. Overloaded AC cutlets and exten cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation [= = © Pa © = and so are frayed power gq and broken plugs. They may result ina shock or fire hazard, ically examine the cord an i ced by your service IT appearance indicates Jamage or e steriorated insu- a = a = = — © E4 product and Keep it factor my he design er and accessory equipment, pinched © by items placed Mon to ensure re able € Hit from overheating The openings she on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur : should never be placed near or over a rade ator or heat "Ms video product should not be MUA na builtn installation Such as a bookcase or rack uniess proper venti- lation 1s provided or the video product manutactur ero instructic ns have been followed. ht T £ Foy em This aire face, MES VILO E 3 roduet L xster. © Attachments — Do not recommended oy the video produ may cause hazard Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment ar accessones connected to this unit shou ue bear the Usting m ark or CSA certificatio should net have been modified s This will help avoid any potential ha fin doubt, contract qualified service personnel. 10 Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product ear water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, oF near a swimming poe 11 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an un- stable cart, stand. trinod, Dracket, or table. The videc | serious injury ta a child or adult, and serous damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tris bracket, € na y the manufacturer, or sold of the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use 2 mounting accessory recommended! ovine manufaciu s МАР с © {D o = г? 2 2 ñ a © D = 1148 An appliance e cart com- cination should be moved with care excessive force, and uneven sur faces may cause the apgliance and cart combination (© overtum, o E 5 = En + © 7 En HITACHI 5 2 14 Obie ct and + qu ough openings ‹ as oe me Loue я, dangerous voltage points ОГ 5 e AS will prevent “dame Je + 1e to light ning dan power Le dé PIE SERVICE ice This video product coening or remoaving covers may exposs vou to : hozardie Be Ge or otner Nazards. Ref Do not attempt to service er all servicing t service pers 1 from the outlet and refer service personnel under the Tolowin no con a to a. When the power uo cord en Into the video J = 0 [40 Ca > [a с o E (D 7 o ©. су o о [a] mn co par un — er] < CO oy +] с. не the eo product has been exposed to ran or wate od. fthe video product does not oparate normally by i following the oper "sima instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating Instructions. Improper ad other controls may resu extensive work by a product to is normal operation If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet nas damaged. 1. When the video product exhibits a distinct change In perform nent of Г tin damage and will often require нес technicien to restore the viden T апсе 5 Indicates a need for service. 15 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, have the service technician very that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replace ments specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, elecino shock or other h 1% Safety Check Upon © ompletion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service tachnician to perform safety checks: commences by tine manufacturer to determine that the video product 19 condition. no in safe ope Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources Such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products including amplifiers) that produce heat Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty, i Do not shoot the sun directly. Otherwise, the lens will be faulty. Be careful that no water, dust or sand enters the camcorder and all accessories 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 an inherent 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. e A “Getting Started” section to familiarize yourself with the controls and prepare you for recording. s A “Basic Techniques” section to allow you to use your video camcorder quickly and confi- dentiy before advancing to the more sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM-D965LA / VM- D865LA. « “Advanced Techniques” to help you with some of the exciting, sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM- D965LA / VM- D865LA. We hope you will take the time to learn about these functions since thev have been designed for you. You can use the video camcorder without reading this section. e A “General Maintenance” section to help keep your purchase in good repair. EC | 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. 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 rav tube and the LCD panel may be damaged. We want this manual to be as helpful as possibile, so If includes two easy ways to find the information you need. e À quick index for the information you use most often (this page). е A detailed table of contents directing cific information quickly (page 8). you to spe- Get to know your video camcorder by using This manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business, Quick index Charging the Battery... mes ee ss 17 Setting the Date ana Time... ei 24 Making a Bagic Recording. cnn, 26 Zooming ee SUT RE, Playback... em ES? Dubbing from Camcorder to a VCR... 32 HITACHI fures * Easy to use e Color líquid crystal display (LCD) monitor with speaker » Color Electronic viewfinder (for VM-D9Y65LA) e Active screen » Perfect power (Lithium-ion battery) » Built-in DC light (for VM-D965LA) Types of differences VM-D965LA YM-D865LA | Built-in DC light Yes No Photo (still) recording Yes Analog in (A.IN)— Digital Out(D.OUT) Yes Electronic viewfinder 0.44-inch color 0.4-inch black- and-white Recording of external analog input Yes No X22 optical zoom ratio X100 digital zoom ratio (switchable to X500) Digital effects Stable pix {Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Fade in/ fade out Recorded date search 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 is used as a major monitor device. VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA E7 importa! Information coe 2 For Your Safety... momen € important Safeguart С ное $ Before You Begill........eeeremerenn a O Read This FIFSÉ ..ccrsrcrsersrenrecaris sn aene ramener sen 6 Features..........._.memirnire ee ee Y Getting Stared Components and Accessories... 9 identifying Controls... 10 Loading Clock Battery cu 13 Clock Battery nenes ns cu 13 Using the infrared Remote Cantro Dose TG LOD MOnitor. eccrine ен 14 Opening the LCD Moni LOF crc crc carriere 14 Adjusti ng the Brightness of the LCD Sereen......e... e een 1A Range in which the LCD Moni tor can ‘be MOVE Lea eerec rence rec srer en cn cena see cearcreue TÉ Active Screen TOD Adiusting the Electron ic Viewfinder ‚15 Буертесе Adjustment art cosrcanene 16 Adjustment the Hand StraD ere 16 Attachi ing the Shoulder Strap... cue 16 Charging the Battery oversee renee … 17 Removing the Battery Pack... 48 Reference of Charged Level... еее 18 Charging Time... 2... TO Operating THE cere 18 Checking the Battery's Chat rge caccucnc rec ee u. 19 Camcorder Power Sources. ee en ZU Using Battery Pack... 20 Using the AC Adaptor...... em 20 Using a Car Battery... 20 inserting and Removing Cassettes... 21 inserting a Casselle. ZT Removing a Cassette... 21 Protecting Recorded Material... 21 ttems Selectable with Menu Displays... 22 Menu selectable in the CAM mode... 22 Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode... 22 How to select items and set them... 22 ema ning Tape. DanecitericeecenenanerTeceareCneren Tercer La Using the Linear Time Counter reas ванные 23 Switch ng On-Screen Display On/Off ........ 23 Demonstration Mode... 2 Setting the Date and Time... 24 Basic Technigues Making a Basic Recording... 26 Changing the Angle of the LCD Mon tor when RecordinO an ZT Using instan t Review eterna nena nena 27 Using Auto Focus ov, enereracecao 28 Using the Power Zoom Lens senee nas an eme care en 0e 29 Using the Digital Zoom... mee 29 Using Macro... 29 Setting Recording Audio Mi ode ree - 30 ES Seti ing Racorai ing Mode sees. eeorceveco 30 Recording Still Pictures | Photo) (for VM- Playback... TS Y Using Sti ii. PTT STUPOR „ее 33 Using Forward and Reverse Search … 33 Displaying Date/Time during playback. cee 34 Advanced Technigues Using Manual Focus RTE .. 36 Using x500 Digital Zoom... eme 36 Special Effe ects Record INE nnrnnnennencaneaconecnoeee 37 Activating Special Effects Recordi по - nee 38 Об! Раде ae EEE pessnare crane 39 Using the PROGRAM AE Button Keen 41 Usina the Backli ight Compensation ........ 42 Locking the White Balance co e. AZ Using the Electronic image + Stabilizer ++ 43 Using Quick EAI iin Ken 43 Date Search... TS 44 Photo SAIC. overseer iii 44 Js! ing Memory ........e._eeencener eme „еее 44 Creating and Recordi ing a Tit пене 45 Selects ing Stored Title Prememo) „нее 46 Creating a Titl@ ..…....rourerersencencesserennennieences 47 Recordi ing Title on a Tape it in the Camcorder... eve 98 Recording a Title while Transferri ing a TADE …iccccrrsasncrserercenssrn care a means nan eee .... 48 Switching On- Screen Di ispl ay On/Off 9 Setting Playback Mode + runeecrace. none. 49 Setting Playback Audio Mode wooo #9 Converting Analog Signal to Di gital Signal (for VM- D9BELA) ceeeoeecreeneonoeiererrercenecnes 49 Play! ing Back Your Re cording on Your TV sus venosen hea wn esr aan ses heu 50 Connecting to Television {or VCR} with Audio/Video input Jacks ...... ERERARKEEKERLER ENG 50 Playing Back Your Recording on the TV GOTEEN rc rccrrecaressennececesrasnesen ren rennes OÙ Dubbing from the Camcorder toa VCR..... 52 Using Audio/Video Dubbi DIN. nueces 53 Analog- o Digital Conversion (for VM- DOBSLA) ier eer ……. Dé Recording from Jour r VCR or TV... cas sassenn se 55 TBC (Time cas e Corrector) ON or OFF. u... 56 Attaching 8 FHEEr oi 56 Using the Built-in DC Light Ног YN-D9SBLA! eee DÍ General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads... 56 Cieani ing the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder... 56 Periodic Maintenance nu 59 TroubleshOOting ressens Ka DS Specifications ............m.ue= eones O Available Accessories .........omemra 03 HITACHI This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camcorder. None of these processes are complex, Sef aside some time, relax, ond familiarize yourself with This quality instrument, Enjoy gething fo know all about vour Hitachi Emm camcorder. The more comfortable and familiar you are with the machine and ifs features the more you can make IT co for you. Let's get started! itis crucial That vou read and understand all The safely instructions before you begin. If you haven't read the safety instructions vet, please Take The fime to do so now, ccessories Check that you have all the following components and accessories before proceeding. AC adaptor | Battery pack | Remote control Remote control Part No. HL11231 ^^ ZA — A (ет © AA size Clock battery | Audio/Video cable Shoulder strap CR2025 Part No. EW12143 Part No. T514621 VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA ES = == ‚ DÉ MEA A 40 © = СН Na a, E Ви”, —]—;;—— 3 pari Serta oe u —Ú —— ОН | = \ : == „т ) я ко ^^ ; Za VE CE ee 1. Built-in DC Light (p57) (for VIM D965LA) 14.Hand Strap (p16) 2. Lens Door (p26) 15.Cassette Holder (621) The lens door will open automatically when the Insert cassette here. camcorder is set to the camera (CAM) mode, | 3. Power Zoom Control (p29) 16.Microphone Jack | | Connect external microphone (not supplied) here. Ce noir Eject Switch cn mel 17.Audio/Video Jacks (Behind the jack cover) (p50) Connect the provided AV cable from this jack to the AV jack of your TV or VCR. CAM: Set to this position to record. VIDEO: Set to this position to play back a tape or input external signal. 11.Diopter Control (p16) To adjust the viewfinder eyepiece to suit your eye- sight. To switch the DC light between ON, OFF and AUTO. E10 HITACHI 27 28 29 30 31 D Brightness Controls (p14) 19.2.5-inch LCD Monitor (p14) 20. Speaker (p32) 21.Power Supply Attachment Section (p17) 22 Clock Battery Compartment {p13) 23.Sub Power Switch (p26,31) PHOTO (for VM-D965LA): Pressing the Start/Stop button will record still pictures. Pressing the Start/Stop 1 start recordi: ig. The camcorder STANDBY: utton will will not enter fhe LOCK: button i is 5 pre ssed. 24.51 ri/Stop Bi Button (026,31,33) This works as a recording start/stop button in the CAM mode and as a playbac kK pause bution in the VIDEO mode. 25.ВАП ‚ ЕЛЕСТ Lever (p18) Sliding, and then holding, this switch, remove the b sattery from the camcorder, 26 Shouider. To open the L CDn monitor, VM-D965LA/VM-DE865LA 32 a 34 35 28 DATE Button (p24) To set the date or display it. 29 EFFECT Button (p37 To record digitally processed, image with digital effect added. LE Button (p45) To select or create a title, or spy one, To dsl the 1 menu. 32.FOCUS/VOL Control E (032.36) CAM mode: Buttons To switch between auto focus and manual focus, or to control focus while in manual focus mode, To control playback volume. VIDEO mode: When | recor ording a y subject in bright light, hold this button down to compensate for lighting on tape. 34.FADE Button (p40) To select the desired fade made. 35.DC IN Jack (p20) Use this is jack to power the camcorder from the AC adapter or from battery in your vehicle. 36 37 38 6. Tape Transport and Menu Setting Buttons (p22,32) Tape Transport Buttons: №» PLAY: To play back tape. 4€ REW: To rewind tape. BSTOP: To stop tape. bb FWD: To fast forward tape. Menu Setting Buttons: To select menu items and set details. 37. PROGRAM AE Button (p41) To change the exposure. 38. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket 39. DV JACK (p52,54,55) E12 40 41 42 REMOTE CONTROL 40. Recorder Remote Control Same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. 41. COUNTER RESET Button (only on the remote control) (p44) To reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 42. A/V DUB Buffon (only on the remote control) (p53) To dub audio and video. HITACHI The clock battery backs up any information set in the camcorder: It allows the camcorder to refain the date, time and any other setfings when the power source is removed. IT has a life span of abouta year, у ки i # Clock Battery WARNING: KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY install the battery to prevent mispiacing if FROM CHILDREN AND PETS, 1 Open the clock batt ery cover. Fs LILOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. NOT! HANDLED PROPERLY. DON NOT RECHARCE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note: Replace the battery win a Hita Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo or Tas hibo pat - tery, part no, CRZ2028 only. Use of another battery could lead To risk of fire or explosion, 73 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 îhe battery. Note: Do not “old ne battery with the metalic Weezer, Note: Keep the battery In à dark, Cool, dre place, installing the Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires Two "AA" batteries. "7 Re-attach the cover to the remote control. 1 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 ne batteries Do not use the old ond new batteries ot the same time, + DO not mix batteries of different types. s Do not short, ake aoa of dispose of batteries by throwing them info ¢ fire, » When liquid leaks, wice it off completely and then insert new batteries. VM-DOB5LA/VM-DEBELA E13 Operating Your Camcorder Use the wireless remote control to operate The camcorder from a distance. The > PLAY, FF, REW, STOP, PAUSE (START/STOP) and ZOOM buttons on the wireless remote control operate the functions of the cor responding buttons or the camcorder. Alm те wireless remote € Control af the infrored recelver of the comcoarger, Note: Use the wireless remote control within the range of the infrored recelver of the cam corder shown dove. Note: The wireless remote С function in strong light such as direct s Infrared receiver o He a very bright artificial ighting. AT Note: Clear a direct path from the wireless - 0 remote cortrol © the infrared receiver, The 15° и wireless remote control won world If an ob- ¢ A stocie blocks the nf cred rays. GC — Note: The rem note control code of this cam- AT corderis Hitachi code VCR2, If you ‘ave a VOR Approx. 16 feet with the s ame code your Len VCR may mal — function when you use The camcorders wireless remote controt When using the LCD monitor during recording and playback, you can: adjust The brightness of ffs screen and the angle of the monitor. decrease it. After 5 seconds, the adjustment dis play will automatically disappear. 1 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. Note: Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD Monitor or mii зе viewfinder. OPEN Button еб с pt djusfing the B Screen Note: Even when the picture on the ¿CD moni tor is adiusted, the recorded video will not chance. 1 Load the battery. (“Camcorder Power Sources”, p20.) Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch as yous slid eitto CAM or У IDE O. rightness of the LCD Switch 3 Use the brightness control buttons to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. When either button is pressed, the brightness control display wili appear on the LCD monitor for about 5 seconds. Press & to increase br лесе, от \Ж 10 E14 Cautions on LCD Monitor Screen » Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers as the screen could get dirty and the picture will not be seen clearly. Tf the LCD screen becomes dirty, use a soft € cloth to wi pe off the dirt. » If the camcorder is used in a cold place and becomes too cold, the LC D 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 itis 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 gap as it could cause a malfunction. LCD Screen * lí the LCD monitor is turned 90” so that i 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. 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 whan recording indoors. Note: Even if you record outdoors, the LCD monitor backlight ray not brighten, if vou are oiming ot o dark subject. Note: While the battery charge indicator © E s flashing, The Active Screen function will not operat Adjust the electronic viewfinder to the position of o TR BA nn CAUTION: optimum visibility. Place the viewfinder back inits | TL. on ‚ a ЭГ + a aCtronio viewfinder original position before storing the camcorderinits — | ?' ho oT hold 1 poi Toy ee SÓN © ито В when carrying as this cou se a malfunction. case or cays g | the camcorder around to avoid he У аа 's coud cause a malfunction VM-D365LA/YVI-D865LA E15 yepiece Adjustment To use the electronic viewfinder, turn the diopter ey - . Le Diopter Control control for your optimum focus adjustment. nd Stra Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand. Note: After adjustment, close fhe hand stran's pod securely. Thread the ends of the provided shoulder strap through the slots at the back of the camcorder and thread through the shoulder strap’s buckles. Note: Make sure that the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the camcorder. E16 HITACHI The first step is to sei The battery for Charging. To char connect the VM-ACESA AC adaptor. Charge the ban SOC) To preveni damage lo The battery, Note: This comcorder operates with a lithium on battery such as VM-BPLT y M/-BPL30/VM-BPL60, A BATT, CHARGE Indicator Charge the battery on g fiat surface this is free of virion, Make sure the CAM / OFF /VIDEQ switch is set to OFF position, CAM/OFF/VIDEO Switch Attach the battery pack to the camcorder o Pla e the battery on the guide platform and lide it down so that it fits into the camcorder. Note: AWOYS < afta ena pate ve on by The procedure ce loe g a battery forcit d darnage 3 Plug { t he e AC ada aptos power cord into an AC outlet. Le Make sure thal 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 ou tet tie contact an electrician to replace your outlet, or use a polarized cord or outlet ассе Fou To DC IN Jack a >aMcorasr which occur when you use bat- sa ) AC Adaptor A N rence of the charged level. Note the BAT. CHARGE indicator flashes once every Two seconds, the battery coul cl be cefecthve, Note: The BATT CHA RGE indicator will not light at oll when the AC adaptor is defective. Note: You con oletely charged, Note: When charging is complete, the BATT CHARGE Indicator on the camcorder will light, ' the fully charged aren is removed and hen reattached, uu emcorder wil again enter the char ge node, and the BATT. or Jil flo sh, 1 will ке а Тему ise the battery before iis cc o 7 = ; CHARGE indicot minutes for the camcorder to enter the charge complete status, Mote: Charging af tow Temperatures will eae charge copacify, Alter char ging is com plete, disconnect the AC т adaptor De plug trom the camcorder. Disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet, Detach the © attery from the camcorder. Note: Always remove the battery from the camcorder after use, Note: Chorging will not be performed when he CAM/OFEN VIDEO switch of the camcorder is ser} fo С A7 or bs CO. However, if re | A node, the camcorasr will automatically after which charging will start. if the Wet switch is set ol LOCK, charging wil red even when ing CANJOFF/NVIDED set to CAN “ne DC plug is disconnected whan the is attached and the CAM/OFF/VIDEO ser ` >, he camcorder automaricaly tum > wil clisch orge ye the battery, offach it to the camcorder and 'eny at a femperafure range of 50% (10%) - 86% и Slide the BATT. EJEC arrow anda noid it; La m ФЕ lever in the direction of the р o. То on Boke ay Bm EE then slide the battery io the per side and remove. псе о! Y 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 indicafor lashes once at approx. я AP das CT 0-50% charge | SECOS rd inter vals, Et ee a EL ashes twice at a Р Pr Ох, One 50-75% charge second intervals, 75% charge More fhan Flashes three times at one-second intervals, арргох. Full charge steady light \М- \УМ- BPLIS ВРЕЗО VM- Chara ng BPLOO Full charge Sh ¡5h30 min | 9h 150 min 75% charge — 1h 50 min! 3h 40 min 7h Jperafing Time mm Fhe camcorder operating time depends on how often 1 you turn power on/off and use start/stop and zoom. Continuous Recording EVE: when using the viewfinder LCD: wnen usi ug the LCD monitor Battery | VM-BPLI3 VM-BPL30 VM-BPL60 EVE 1h 45 min | 3h55min 8h 53min LCD 1h 35 min 3h25 min! 7h5 min rfi Typical Recording EVE: LCD: when using the viewfinde: when using the LCD monitor Battery \М-ВР 113 VIV-BPLSO YM BA 50; EVE 1h 7h 20 min LOD 50 min PR in * Do 4 Notes on the Battery is recommended that the battery always De left in the discharged sas Whe N not in use, and ena ge Cl os YOU USE IT. * Avoid storing a à fi ly charged battery, and do not 3 | a e te mpéroture is high = % wh ture oelow extre melv SES, Ww oe De a co a not attach ¢ hot battery to the camcorder. Allow FETO COOL THERE ARE NO USER A E PARTS INSIDE THE BATIERY OR AC ADAPTC OR ROWING THE BATIE RY NTO FIRE < EXPOSING НТО EXCESSIVE HEAT (ABOVE 140°F { 60°C) MAY CAUSE INJURY, SHORTING THE BATTERY'S TERMINAL INCRE ASES RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ТЕ OR E A Do ue charge indicator is located on the upper comer of the viewfinder or LCD moni tor. One Of six symbol displays when the battery is Lised. The battery charge indicator does nof ihe camcorder is powered LY Note: appear when he AC cd daptor. ИО | Aramis ed s flashing symbol indicates a battery nearly out of * power, Use an alternative Full Knowing Remaining if vou use the VM-BFL 7130 Hi optional fo power ne C ing out how much camcorde remains, With he boîtery botiery СОК - vou can find- МЫ “= operating Time < The VM-BPL30 measures the battery 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 PT, ime will ciposar sec > eones after the САМ/ОРЕЛЛЮЕО a / ; is set 19 CAM: IF will not appear in the VIDE © pos ion. 10-15 Note: vhen 5 the remaining time decreases To 5 minutes or less, the time display wil авар Dear, We recommend that vou replace the battery edgier, Note: F vou connect д, ide ЗЫ учу у LE renta a em m ] he remaining Battery lime © fan inutes OT (855, EA ~ de fm, FF pi pe Fees pm grd he Time wi т Not De displayed, 18 does noi Note: ; £ the baltery attached to the орреог Use UD | pa, ил e E 3 a da, п В. # Fa К camcorder, and then fully charge it i Le e dea ee a a je . Note: If you repeat harging onc discharging Ihe сапе 205 us a i we ne correct equentiy u used: ar nor icy of remaining battery о SP of correct rge The battery, VM-D965LA/VM-DEGBLA ‘Low power source or charge the battery before continuing to use the camcorder, Ci PALA AD The Note: rerncining battery time will not appear when you are recorci ng an image of yourself, or the LC 20 monifo Set Tack to cam cordet with iis screen fc ng to the side. Note: eject and reinsert cassette offer the baltery is discharged, power will shut off mMicway anda the car meorder 7 will stop. When the battery is discharge ec. immediately remove it from the comcorder and charge it again Note: When the VM-BPL30 battery ls used, the Lottery charge indicator I AM Tn if VOU Ca match the remaining battery tims display Gr minutes). in this case, refer to | he remaining time c Se y w NET US gle The comcorder, x To display The correct remaining battery time on camcorder * Fully € harge the battery before use. Turn the camcorder on and leave it pointing al a still subject for about 30 seconds. the « camcorde y during this time. 1 close the LCD monitor whi ile camcorder ih Do not move и lay Goes not chan ge some time, open and you are using the You can use the charged bottery pack, AC adaptor (provided) or cor battery cord (optional) To power the camcorder. After use, be sure 10 remove The power suppiy. Using Battery Pack Attach the charged battery pack to the cam- — corder. (See pages 17-18 for attachment and charging of battery pack.) Using the AC Adaptor Please ensure that the CAM, /OFF VIC E Ob switch is in The OFF position WwW, vheneve Er afTaching or detaching any power supply ( (ie, battery AC adaptor, efc.) AC Adaptor ToDCINJack | 1 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC Note: The AC adaptar can te used around the outlet. Make sure that the wide blade fits into world, An AC pug adaptor is required in some f fue EE Y i the wide slot. If it doesn't fit try reversing it. If foreign countries. If you need one purchase if 4 ul AE ey il a mear vou still cannot make fit the bl lades s Mily into the at your Hitachi distributor. outlet either contact an electrician to replace A GT УР ни cme YE TTT your obsolete outlet, or use a polarized cord OF TET <= | es outlet accessory. | Pe AC Plug Adaptor AC 260 ~ 240V 2 Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camcorder, {not supplied} The camcorder can be powered with o car bao men / ОУ НЗИ 199 1 optional car battery cora (iTaChi VA A ССВОА KIT) to plug the camcorder info the car's cigare! Ho | onions socket, Please ensure that the CAM/OFF/VID EO s witch Is in the OFF position whenever otffoching or defoching onyv power supply (ie. battery, AC adaptor sic), het" - >. Te > Car > ZE ~ Car Battery Cord I ETN ) Е + no To cigarette highter DEC Cord (optional? | O BATEO НЕННЫЕ > J socket cigarette Note: Only use the car bate eye lord with cars EL having 12/24 volts negative ground system, mal) to the Note: You cannot use the cor battery cord to t the other charge a battery JT of the Note: You need the onfiona!l VIM-CCE0A KIT, HITACHI es =s A power source must be con seffes con be inserted or removed inserting a Cassette Slide the EJECT Switch: The open automatically. Y Caution Do nat touch The cassette door when à cossette is being loaded or une finger is caught Dy tha metal section of holder, it could be cut, & cassette door will EJECT Switch 2 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 oe itis recommended That vou use a Hi 8/Digital 8 tape with kis 8 ) F3 roaric. 3 Push re cassette door, which is embossed > PUSH, until it “clicks” into place. The camcorder automatically closes. Mote: The comoeordsr will qu'omatico Y ciose the fon of the cassette compartment. Do not press ne coor down, aryau may damage your Ce mcorder, Note: fake care not To subiect the siide-up bed ur loading, oF wher i ЭС Impact To side-Uup s function, stage fo any impact Y i VM.DOBSLA//M-DS63LA Cred before inserfing or removing whether $he CAM/OFE/VIDEC switch is on or off 7 Casseffaes, Once connacied, cas- Note; | “TAPE” flashes in the viewfl nder or on he LCD monitor, remove The cassefl rie and check that the tape is not damaged, is not sick or no dust adheres fo if, ес, АЙ ef rmaking sure that there В no abnormality, reinsert The cassette, ¡ TAPE” redppears, ses "Troubie- shooting” cn page 59, Note: Ihe Tape neo take longer to load if or thew vinding ena if mcy emoving a Cassette Siide the ETECT switch and the cassette door will open automatically. Remove the cassette. 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 The ferns that can be selected depend on the position of power swifch, Note: The VM-DOCBLA n nen displays are used for the following explanation, Some ffems dea nof dopear, depending on the mods Menu selectable in the CAM mode When the MENU button is pressed, the following menu display will appear: Ta tm ed ns ara go e bras de AA lo correct camera shake (pd3), ; À En To select the recording mode A (p30), << ME i CE \ UTO T white ace 1 DD. ZOOM X100 - To lock the white balance - AUDIO MODE 168] > (paz). / REC.MODE sp - | и DISPLAY LCD/LINE-— ——— To tum the on-screen display To select the digital zoom? / DEMO, AUTO on or off (p23). mode (p36). у e ar > o I Toy select the demonstration To select the recoramg / mode (923) audio mode (p30). . Vienu selectable in ihe VIDEO mode Pressing the MENU button will display the following: , To select the MENU “A playback audio mode (p49). To turn the on-screen ——— TT &® oo TO display on or off (p49). ye AUDI MD MODE AU то и ТВС ON —————— To ensure playback и A. IND. OUT OFF of stable pictures A > (p5 6) To select the - > playback mode <MENL>>END Sa (p49). | Fo convert analog signal to digital signal (for VIA D965LAXp49). tow fo select items a 4 Press the MENU button. nd set them = То select an item whose | В mode you wish to change. $ Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the | ” desired item. Use the FF or REW bution to select the desired mode. | Press the MENU button again to determine the “mode. Press PLAY to move the cursor up. To select the mode of the item you have chosen. To select an item whose mode you wish to change. Press STOP to move the cursor down. Е22 HITACHI > remaining and © lay - re is han ay Now ¡ong and si ater, > into the recording or playback; 10 se Insert a cassette conds | the remaining tape will be displayed, When the cas- ette 15 jected, ihe disp! ay will disa appear " “88 — ———— =" ig displayed for 1 0 seconds after the tape starts to run. Note: The taps remaining display appears 10 seconas after the rape stars To run, Whe Noda: зе becomes Nn the remaining tape Tir y J seconds, helping ho urs, minu fos, ¢ on track of now long you ve been firming or ime you have left to Tim before r Tunning € out of tape. Note: If vou engages fast forwarding or ren wind- Ng with LP recor ded + Des, Or Tapes recorded in the SP and .P modes m mixed 1 togethe Sr, ne counter reading may be incorrect, une si again afterwards. menu T Set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to C 2 Press the MENU button. MENU E16 OFF —r wEHHETE BAL. AUTO 3 Press | the > Pi, AY or Si 0. 700% х100_ EN + e с AUD oy MODE J&BiT | button to select Dis. MODE PL AY”. | DE MO | Press the REW or FE but | MENU END we I 4 3 1 + 4 1 ton to select the desired | ) mode: LCD: Information on the tape remaining, time counter, ete. is displayed on the LCD: monit or LOD/LINE: M is displaved beside the time В И“ selection, you can turn off the camcorder less Than about three minutes, "TAPE END fiashes in the viewfinder or on the LOD monitor, Ema о 5 à ъ АВЕ , al Ня Foor Turn the camcorder on to dis- Second the linear time counter Minute linear time counter kee eps 5 Hour | | fr rom y when you load a | | sette nio the camcorder | 21 clears to “0:00:007 when | the cassette is ejected. | status display during recording, and turn it on courir ("Memory Feature”, p44). When LCD/ NE is specified, you can view the information in he memory displayed on the LCD monitor which will be superimposed on the playback picture seen on the connected TV. OFF: information on fape remaining, counter, etc. is not displayed. Note: The Бан ery remaining power level wil be atfery pack as time en al" Is displayed when vou use a bc al Dower supply, Note: The date ond recording status are dis- oiayed on the LCD monitor, 5 Press the MENU button. the demonstration m AM. witch > the menu, you cansi 1: Set the 7 Press the MENU bu allen [70 À 8 Æ TT / CAM/OFF) VIDEO switch to C e RE EW or FF but- sele ct the desired mode: AUTO: If you leave the camcor r for 10 min utes without [inserting a cas вене oho n no date VIM-DIBSLA/VM-DESSLA to e) tl. = tio uni 3 Ode that 1s set n this camcorder. has been set, or the clock battery cemonstration mode w il automatiral | START: The dem onstration mode will a also start after the ME NU button is pressed and START is speci te d. OFF: ee demonstration mode is off. 5 Press the MENU button. Mote: The demonstration г ode will continue urdil power is tumed off, or the MENU button is pressed ond AUTO” or Of is specified Ci Fie Take the lime fo set the date and time now. he dote and time can be recorded on your tapes fo act as a handy reference when viewing Them later. Use the fol lowing procedure to set up the display for the current date and time. Note! Bos Su eto > E fd T The Clock oc ste Hy before seth ny Te e cote CH “ei Ÿ mme, АЛЕ On ugh the ес date ono time can be set with ou it the clock battery inserted, they will disappear when the baftery providing power ta the camcorder is removed. ~ Make sure that the current time is d tispi aye de correctiy before you start fil ming. Dates and Time Select Button DATE Button AF Load the battery. (“Camcorder Power Sources”, Correct ngi fhe Date and tim p20.) y Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ onds: The lashing o cursor will appear at - the VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. month. 3 Open the LCD mor itor, and ; 2 Move to where vou need to make the correcti on then press the DATE button. with the FF button and use the PLAY and STOP The date and time should to correct. appear in re lower right Press the DATE button to set the corrected date Ai FR AMAR ей ; with the “1” flashing. {/ 172800 and time. Pressing DATE again will tum off the date/time display. pt sa TETE EEE Pressing the PLAY button gives you higher numbers while the STOP button gives you lower numbers. Select ct 2:00 the right month and press FF 137 572090, button. Use the PLAY ‚STOP and FF buttons to select the proper day, year, hour, minute, and AM or PM. After setting the AM/PM, “press the DATE button: The internal clock will start Pressing DATE again will turn off the date/time dis- plav. Rr a nee E24 HITACHI The bafferies are in place and charged, The date and time are set and you are familiar with fhe controls its fime to make a recording. Basic recording Is easy and simple. This section guides you through basic recording and playback. Practice the basic techniques of recording and playback on some- thing unimportant such as Traffic or a short four of your backyard, Once familiar with how the machine works you can move to the more sophisticated feafures with less stress, Let's get started! VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA EL AV DÉGELA USES | | death | 760 i } Er Use the PROGRAM AED he iris acljusts automatically À sure that suits the subject a condition. For ‘details, see “Using the PROGRAM AE Button” on page 41. IE Sub Power Switch ng speeds and applicable tapes: Recordi с Recording gital 8/H Recording т. = ven rm 8mm ape speed HMS AMT Recordable Recordable! Recordable Digital 6 LP E À “ecordable | Recordable Unrecordable Note: This camcorder forma oF i y Kote: If you use ofr records In the Digital 8 er camcorders fo play back 7 ^ д“. i standard Sram. tape recorded on This carr ca cen mosalc Hike noise may appear in the Siaybc « picture and/or playback sound may Den nte suple el Note: If vou use oth с торе recorded on his P mode, mosaic-ike noise may appear in the pare k picture and/or playk Jack s sound may D > interrupted, commenced Yin he LP mode. L sod “5 = бе ot py Зе and Removing E: ne camcorder to a power source (See Er assettes”, p21) | if y ou wan t to view the picture ре! e recorded on the ! rotor; vou want to view the pictu leave the LCD monitor close Make sure that the sub on ver su STANDBY position. ue E LCD monitor, open the H с Ё 0 de eo HE 5 НА a E26 if о! e viewíin der р 17120, 790 250 a 350 1/50 1750 РЁ y response Jo The shurft a When X Press 1 VIDE o switch as you side it to CAM, The lens door will open au tomatically. : the automatically selects the 17000, 1/1500 1/2000, or Sr speed. he small button on the CAM/OFF/ iE” appears in viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the r is now ready to record. —— = camcorde ou are ready to record press the Start/ Stop button. “REC” appears and the camcorder recor ds the picture you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. The record indicator lights when the camcorder starts recording. ol REC no ET E nement RE Te op button the viewfin de x or 17. This places To stop rec olin and ” Ко disappears ; from t LCD monitor replaced by t ame der in standby. slide the € CAM/OFF/ VIDEO cam 18 press the Start, [Stor SRA the car After rec ordin g, switch to OFF position to turn off the corder. LCD monitor is opened or closed during recording, several white stripes may < appear in the picture, out this does not Inci- cote o fault, However, These stipes are record ec with the picture, so if js recommended that vou со ih close or open the LCP monitor aur- TA HIT LN magra man $ da Tm Nota: apr flashes in the viewTinger Of LOD monitor whe > TT i ее dada в en en By de kam, cassette is completely Ве, Note: А PE on “ flashes in e y ra ar/Ston Sul reca fesse À cies HITACHI You can change the angle of the LCD monitor so that the picture on the LCD screen can be monitored from different positions. + See "LCD Monitor” (014) f су = 5 = 3 3 E 0 D = 3 S с Le, while Monitoring the LCD Screen 1 Open the LCD monitor (“Opening the LCD Monitor”, pid). > Turn the LCD monitor so the monitor screen — faces the same direction as the lens. scord an image of yourself, sd on the Le D N monitor wilt a e je, The on-screen display A discippear onitorin the direction of he mera ans so thot ¡faces Up slightly, and the ha screen may be viewed easily, Note: When you record an image of yourself à > 341 a à a a Press the START/STOP button on the remote con- the on-screen display y il disappear, and the trol, and the camcorder w i oc recording, reco! din ng status indicator * REC” wil change Lem O TE Use this feature to view the lag 1 Set the camcorder to record/ pause mode and — tapthe RE W button, The last few seconds of the tape play back in reverse and then in normal play ‘back mode. Note: Sound is heard from ne e. Curing n отл! olavbock when the Cl is open. к T 1 + e de 7 T ve cal worder piays back | Г > spot w where vou 1 ord / pause mode (standbv). Press the Start E/Sto p button to . À ri pe resume recording, и 7 A Mote: If vou engage Instant review for the Hi8/8 ; N N pr a" i LAY X 4 : - "e ЗЫ 5e TH 4 4 2 re will Ihe cdistori- = ; " À | , ÉEW Button EY OFFS | + foul Le i ей” Poeme misent VM-DS96 CUS The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor automatically unless the manual focus is engaged. I “FOCUS” appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, manual focus is engaged. Press the FOCUS/VOL. control buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus. See “Using Manual Focus” on page 36. Not good The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and vou must focus manually: „ J Objects outside the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall Objects at different distances in the center of the view finder or LCD monitor Rapidiy moving objects Brightly lit objects such as a neon light, objects lit by spotlight, etc. Dark objects Nate: With the Tzoom control you can use the auto focus with sublects that are 3.3 feel (00 cm away from the lens and further away to Infinity. Wih the W zoom conirol you can use The auto focus with subjects 3/6 inches Comi away from the lens and further away To infinity, Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass i E28 HITACHI The power zoom W control widens the pic Ture, m moving the subject father away while The power zoom 7 control brings the subject closer, narrowing the picture, If “ZOOM” appears ai the left « of the 1 vie vindar or LCD monitor, the digifal zo М еее «Е cion shown below has been engaged, The zoom speed varies depending on how the power zoom control lever is moved: the more the lever is moved, the higher than zoom speed will be. W hen the power zoom control is operated, the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor for about 5 seconds and then disappears. The zoom position is displayed in 10 steps. | y Е “e Zoom position 1 The digital zoom Increases the magnification of the power zoom by 4.5 times. You must place the subject you wish fo magnify of the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Slide and hold the power zoom control to the “T” side until you find the picture you want. You con- oi the zoom with the power zoom T and W con- ol When “ZOOM” is not displayed in the viewiinder or on the LCD ole tor, normal Zoom tunctions resume, Note: You con switch The ола Zoom Dsitweoen OFF, X100 and X500 screen (ses 0. 36). Note: This digital zoom has certain imitations CIC MCE C degra we of fication 3, to n an и ии бот уе уе, о у, and amplify camcorder's movement, Power Zoom Control! Се Pl n allows you to shoot sub ects as close nes (em). Press and hol 1 the power oi zoom control W. | he camera focuses on the subject automatically. Check your lighti ng as it tends to be insufficient when 1 filming © close up, VM-DS65LA/VIM-DS65LA ? Power Zoom Control (I) ! Epi Use the menu screen to set the recording audio mode. T Set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to CAM. 12BIT: To record audio in the 12-bit mode. 5 Press the MENU button. "? Press the MENU button. MENO ОБЕ { } i button to select "AUDIO MODE”. A Press the REW or FF but- | > ton to select the desired - mode: $ Press the PLAY or STOP % <MERU>—END el: TABIT: To record audio in the 16-bit mode. Use the menu screen to set the recording speed mode. Set the CAM / OFF / VIDEO switch to CAM. LP: For extended recording length of 1.5 times | the SP made, Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button. | Note: !f vou switch the mode between SP ona LP during recording, noise wii appear af pic- MODE”. ture joints and/or sound will be interruptec, Press the REW or FF but- Note: Tapes recorded on this camcorder in the ton to select the desired | LP mode may not be normally played back on mode: | other camcorders. SP: To record in the standard mode. Note: Standard 8 mm tapes cannot be recorded in the LP mode. button to select "REC. 1 2 3 Press the PLAY or STOP | 4 E30 HITACHI Using the PHOTO function, voi pe seconds fo record one still Cr Approximately 450 stills con be recorded on a 120 NN \ Start/Stop Button | as” Sub Power Switch 1 Con пес! + the camcorder to a power source {See pages p20). Ínsert . a cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes”, p21), Tf vou 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. 3 Make sure {hat the sub power switch is in the Te Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. The lens door will open automatically. “PHOTO @ НН” appears inn the viewfinder or on the LCD moni- or and the camcor: edo: “is now ready to record. —— | | | | | | | | енот | | PHOTO | i Î $ | ! VM-DSS5LA/VM-D865LA minute tape PTS or 60-minute tape Bain the SP ode, and approximately 675 stills, in the LP mode, 5 8 13 Tope: If fakes approximately When vou are read a op button. ” iE fa The camcorder at the moment vou press Start/ Stop эр as a still for 8 seconds. (7 TT | | | Au | | PHOTO | Ne ER RE щиту мауишы nd When a 8-second still recording is finished, ” 11” will appear again. The camcorder will enter the standby status, you can now record another still if you want. 7 Áfter recording, slide the MS SIDED switch to OFF position to turn off the cam- Corder. note: You connot change the mod de or setting 2 fhe menu while you are recording a still, 7 Note. You cannot record a still during setting or operation of the oolong functions: - special Effect - Fade Note; Do not shake the camcorder when recording of ast, or mosaic-ike noise may be Note: "TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or ne i The Tab on the side of the ts is completely visible Note: "TAPE END” floshes ir the view finder or on the LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less remain of fhe tape casset Mote: If the camcorder is left | record) рацзе mods far more than 5 minutes, he camcorder turns off automatically, To restart it press the Start/Stop button and the camcorder retums to YOU can view recorded pictures = EHP Button if fape is inserted hn the VIDEO mode (Only during Hi 8/ playback) : о 1f "PB MODE AUTO" is Specified from the menu screen, AUT 5 SENSING" will flash Lin the view vimeero or or 1 the + с > monitor: ao Note: whi “AUTO SEN SING” $ flashing ng, “ho cam corder wi mot ассер tony operations oîher Than EJECT and POWER OFF, note: The display that appears in the viewfinder ron the LCD mon Hor curing playback will differ cs s foi lows, denending on the tape ana function Used: Tena re fimetinn Recording verde Tape or function mode Display ky Press the ST SP В Digital 8 7 Li O Stoncdara 5 SP None HI 6 SP Hild TAPE + SP ТАРЕ+ ТАРЕ+ 18 ап upgrade recording function equiva lent to Hi$ on a standard 8 mm t ape. TAPE+ is mounted i in Hitachi VM-H765LA / VM-H665LA amcorders. ; Open the LCD monitor, and then adjust the angle of the (“Opening the LCD Monitor”, p14). > Hold down the small button on the CAM /OFE/ VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO. Press the REW button to rewind the tape. For fast forwarding the tape, press | FE. ! Press the PLAY button and piay E ack the ‘ape To adjust the volume, FOCUS / VOL ontrol buttons. When monitor À RE EZ FOCUS/VOL. Control | Buttons ton is pressed the volume adjustment display will appear on the LCD m onitor for about 5 sec onds. Press À to increase the volume, or press Y to decrease it. After 5 seconds, the adjustment display will automatically disappear. : (animen mean TOP button when you have finished. Note: Decre corder when you play back a recorc necting the camcorder to your TY. of he camcoraer is sef toa maxim back picture may be distorted. ease the sound volume of the cam- ing by com if the volume um, the > суеа Make sure that the voume A moximurmn cur record ng as it could distort the played back picture. Note: When the LCD monitor is fumed or anc ett as it s, the monitor becomes worm, out fis does not indicote а fout. Note: When Tr ес АМИ FADED switch is set to CAM or VÍDEO, the LCD » monitor 15 TUMed on ana off automatically he =n the LCD monitor Is opened and closed. Note. tis recommenced that vou close the LCD monitor 1o save the batt rower when cving back a picture on a TV without viewing ii, Note: Only the playback sound is heard. The sound be ing recorded is not heard, Note: № sound is heard when the LCD monitor is Close Note: if there is g no-sighal recorded ‘po Hon in the middle of the tape, if e HIS recorded portion and Digit ! 8 recorde led portion are med on ie linear time counter may not tape, if ci operate correctly. To Play Back a Та Y EE + = x Viewfinder Close the LCD r Toner r, then press the PLAY but- on to lay back the tape. The picture appears in the viewfinder, Note: You cannot near the г when playing DOCK your viewihnder. pe with the avizack sound video with the D HITACHI Using Still To view a still picture during playback press the Start/Stop. Press the Start / Stop button again to resume playback. If vou leave the camcorder play/pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder automatically stops the cassette to prevent damage to the tape. You can view a still picture with less noise on the LCD monitor (Cle ear Still). Note: During still playback of HIS/8 recorded tape, noise A appear or color may disap- Dear, but this does not indicate o fault, Note: The still picture will have several noise bars in the viewfinder and on the TV, out this does not indicate a fault, Note: If you are freezing a picture with the LCD monitor closed, then vou will not De able fo view a still picture with less noise when you open the monitor. (Only during Hi8/8 рюу- back; Start/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. * Press the FF button during playback to visually scan the tape forward at a high speed. Press the PLAY Button to return to normal playback. » Press and hold down the FF button during forward search to visually scan the tape forward at a higher speed. Releasing the FF button will return the camcorder to normal forward search, * Press the REW button during playback to visually scan the tape backward at a high speed. Press the PLAY Button to return to normal playback. * Press and hold down the REW button during reverse search to visually scan the tape backward at a higher speed. Releasing the REW button will return the camcorder to normal reverse search, Note: When you engage FF button or REW bui- ton the picture will have some interference or noise in the viewfinder, This is normal during search mods. (Only during Hi8/8 playback) In case of analog video in case of digital video VM-D965LA/VVI-D365LA Note: f vou are using forward or reverse search with the LCD monitor closed, then vou will not ое able io view pictures with less noise hen you open the monitor. (Only during Hi8/8 playback Note: If you engage fast forward or rewind during playback of analog video, noise bars will appear in The searched picture. If Jou engage fast forward or rewind curing G playback of dighal video, mosaic like noise will or ear in the searched picture. (Only during HiB/8 playback) Note: A noiseless picture will not appear during high-speed search even if the LCD monitor is open. (Only during Hi8/8 playback) Note: Noise may flow during high-speed search in low temperature conditions. (Only curing Hig/8 playback) Note: If there is a no-signal recorded portion in the middle of tape, or if the Hi8 recorded por- ton ¡Ena a та 8 recorded por on сте 7 xed a ate oo Note: During analog ос whack, noise may appear in the search picture on fe LCD mon tor or color may disc appear. put this does not indicate a foul, Note: When Digital 8 recorded tapes are visually scanned during forward or reverse search, moscic-like noise will dppoear, Note: When HIS/8 recorded tapes are visually scanned during forward or reverse search, you can view the noiseless picture on the LCD screen, E33 During playback y Note: If the date/time is ot previously set, This function will not operate с 5 Setting the Date and Time” on page 24). Press the DATE button during playback: The recording date / time will appear. Г | | | | | 10500 | (000077 572008) Pressing the DATE button again will turn off the date/time display. Note: If you play back the tape portion record ed with the date not set, pressing DATE will dis- pioy the following: Note: This function will not work with Hi8/8 recorded tapes. E34 où can display the date/time ad rec oraing weas made, DATE Button HITACHI ‘ne Hitachi VM-D965LA/VM-DBÉSLA offers à diverse group of feafures ihat a0d inferesi and exciiement to your video. Adding fades fo smooth Transitions creates video with a professional look, As you learn and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and add a special touch, VM-D965LA/VM-D8E5LA E35 al Focus: Press the FOCUS/ VOL. control buttons simul- taneousiy. “FOCUS” displa ays in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. You can adjust the focus manually. Use the power zoom T control to zoom up ¢ com contr volt to zoom to o the picture y you : want, they picture may fall out of focus when actual recording starts. $ Press the FOCUS/VOL. control A (far) or ¥ near) button until the subject is in focus. Jse the power zoom W control to zoom back to the picture you desire. Note: To return to outo focus press The FOCUS/ VOL, control bu Nu ana the "FOCUS" disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor, Jsing X5! Power Zoom Control \ FOCUS/YOL. Control Buttons You can use the X500 digital zoom function to magnify the subject on tape up to approx. 23 times the X22 optical zoom. This function also enables you to further magnify a distant subject. MENU Button Press the small button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. + Press the MENU button: The menu display will ENG appear. 3.200 X100 DE AUDI PO MODE TEBILT REC MODE SP DISPLAY LCDI LINE DEMO, AUTO BEM» END gli 3 Press the STOP or PLAY | button to select РОМ”. MENU E36 4 Press the FF or REW but- Menu Select Buttons MENU OFF ton to display “X5007. <MENL>E NO “ti ( | | | - | Press the MENU button: The menu display will * disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder. note: This digital zoom has certain limitations: if ay degrade if used for extreme magniica- on, and thereby amplify camcorder movement. HITACHI The digital processor in this camcorder allows you fo record picture and add special effects: 16X9 recording mode, a negative image (negaiive/positive mode), a symmetric image (obtained by placing a mirror af the center of the screen (half-mirror mode}), an image in mosaic (mosaic mode), and on olf painting took (art mods), * Each time the EFFECT button is pressed, the recording mode is switched, EFFECT Button | | | | | 16X9 | | NEGPOS MIRROR | | | | Ц ÿ ! i | | | 16X7 Mode Negative/Posifive Mode Half-mirror Mode | | | | АВТ | MOSAIC ERE | | | | | Normal Mode Art Mode Mosaic Mode VAAL DOAREL A NVMLDIORR À roy Activating Special Effects Recording 1 Place the camcorder in the record pause mode. Press the EFFECT button to select effects record mode vou want. “16X97: 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. the special Normal Mode 16X9 Mode “NEGPOS”: Negative/PFositive Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will bec ome negative. Normal Mode “MIRROR”: Half-mirror Made 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. Negative /Positive Mode Hal-miror Mode Normal Mode E38 “MOSAJC”: Mosaic Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will be in mosaic. | | | | | | | | | | | | ; Normal Mode Mosaic Mode “ART”: Art Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will take on the look of an oil painting. a „ em Ter Eno ER Norma! Mode Art Mode Press the Start/Stop button to start recording. e To release special effects recording, repeat- edly press the EFFECT button in the record pause mode until the normal mode is restored. HITACHI Use the fade feafure to add a professional Touch Ta your recordings. Use the FADE button to select one f the six fade options. Note: If you press the EFFECT button after sefiing the fade function, the fade function will be released. After setting the special effect mode, reset the fade function. Note: The fade function cannot be used in the Photo mode. « White fade: Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen. “Lal” appears in the left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. a o Fade Out * Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the cen black scr e upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. E AN E E Fade Out Mosaic fade: Fades in from a picture in mosaic or fades out to a picture in mosaic. in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. & + Fade Out * Artfade: F the upper cars in nn oil painting, “ARTF” s in from, or fades out to a pic ror LCD: t corner of the viewfind VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA E39 « Zoom fade: Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen. “KA” appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Fade Out s Black-and-white fade: Fades in from a black-and-white screen or fades out to a black-and-white screen. “B/W” appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Fade Dut Fading In | Use the FADE button to select a fade option before recording. 3 Press the Start/Stop button to start recording; fade begins automatically. Fading Out | While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button fo select a fade option. \ 2 Press the Start/Stop button to stop recording; FADE Button the fade begins automatically and “REC” flashes until the fade ends. Note: When fading out be sure to walt until the pause indicator (@H) is visible in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor before atfempting To put the camcorder info the record mode again. E40 HITACHI This camcorder can easily set the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject condition, recording i situation or pt umose, as well as adiusting ofl of these i and the recording conditions, PROGRAM AE Button 1 Press button: LCD monitor, 7 Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired recording mode. SEE — dai. ame. sistant sit tine cm ce? Pa pa rede or AAA rE ter a sports Mode 13 sss o msec mm ena a A A a Goin-Up Mode spotlight Mode No Display: Full Auto Mode 3 + + че a In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the Tm À ue bon À _ Tasa aa d - y ea subject posnines Therefore, use this mode for ad ; Sports Mode 5 mode when recordis ng rapidly moving subjects, such as golf or tennis swings, etc. The ; Ш be clearly recorded, w Он blurring. Poriral? Mode his mode when recording a subject portrait from a blurred b background. VM-DO65LA/VM-DEcSLA according To The supiec brightness (conventional ES Г” ; ppd om oy a г и to pi ge fm + my ny rm pened ry pon] he PROGRAM AL bution fo select the recording mode according to the subject to be recorded Select Buttons — appear] in the viewfinder or | | | is mod when h Di 30 Press > het Sta Hight Mode the contrast ratio of s ubje ct i > highlighted section area is relat ve- Goin-up Mode s Mode when recording a poorly 1 lit sub- as in a dim room, etc. “The entire image < corded brighter. rt/ 51 top button to start recordi ng. o the full auto mode, press the | PRO- CR; AM, А E button, nsati The camcorder contains an auto ins That adjust. is the en в арелие depending on the available ight, widening it under low light conditions and narrowing if when bright light is avallable. When The cam corder is fumed off the rs 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 g on the tape. BLC Button 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 Select Buftons MENU Button 1 Set the CAM JOFFE / VIDEO switch to CAM. ER Press the MENU button: The menu display will НО appear. | or | So | 52008 о { } AU MODE 16517 | | i | RÉC MODE se | i DISPLAY CO LINE : Эн Ml | | DEMO, AUTO | AUDIO MODE 16811 ; Ë <RENU> END eli RÉC.MODE * SP DISPLAY LCD /L INS | | DEN RO. AUTO `. 4 | <HENU>—END Bit я В Во | | 5° Press the MENU button: The menu display will ` disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Press the STOP or PLAY button to select Note: If the CAM/CFE/VIDEC switch is set 10 “WHITE BAL”. VIDEO, locking will be released and "AUTO" will De specified agan | 1 Note: If unnatural colors appear on the LCD | | monitor with “WHITE BAL LOCK” specified, reset | | the white balance or spec y "WHITE BAL | | AUTO”. | | | <if£ NU>-—END sit | | \ Е42 HITACHI mage being recorded and is effective Press the FF or REW button to display “ON” | | | 5 Z00M XT 1 | i AUDIO MODE 168717 | i REC MODE Si ! DISPLAY IME | TATI , ua ‚ 4e ; DEMO. | s While you zoom to a distant es à CNENU>—END a. * While you approach a smali subjec | | й * While you walk around. Man / cuite The BIS icon sn * While you record from inside a moving vehicle. ress the MENU button, The EIS коп © appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Menu Select Buttons § la | Press the Start/Stop button to start recording. When EIS is engaged the viewfinder or LCD monitor image shakes with a slight delay. 1 Set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to CAM. Note: EIS may not function if vou use a wide or tele converter ens, MENU Button | <MENU>—END #11 "3 Press the MENU button: The menu display will Note: It isrecomme De | that you do not use = appear. | ) fhe ES function when using a tripod. The sensor | would detect vibrations from the tripod in | p.zoom — Ki00 | which cose The picture would be тес, AUDIO MODE 1681T REC MODE SP DISPLAY LCD LINE : | DEMO. AUTO | J 31 Press the STOP or PLAY button to select “EIS”, ere roams Sra rena es { i 1 Ця % pa = L + LUE DI A ; CO, SE E #11 Use quick edit to search for the end of previously Vid recorded material, find a y particular spot on your o tape, begin editing, or record new material. While the camcorder is in record / pause mode hold down the FF, REW, or PLAY button and vis ually search the tape. Release the button and the camcorder stops the tape at the exact position you selected. Mote: If fhe FF or RE w Dutton is pressed for quick — PLAY Button = = PLAY ON ‘I Button | ST REW FF». Ï Ш adit, mosaic like noise will appear in the viewtin- / ег оп Те LCD monitor, or on The connected Ks и 7 вы +; 8 NN A Y a YM-DSG5LA/VM.OB65LA £43 The date search e on memanres The stort ana day so you can ecisiy 1 Note: de sure that the dole ana Time ore set. 1 Attach a power source and slide the CAM OFF / VIDEO switch to VIDEO. } Press the DATE button (the DISPLAY button on }to display “SEARCH” in the “the remote control viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, eed тем = Press the REW button to search for the start position from which you last made a rec ording or the FF button to recording end position. « 4 SEARCH” wil appe ar WwW hile the start position is being searched for; “SEARCH bb ” while the end position is being searched for. | When the requi e position is located, the camcorder enters the stop mode and “SEARCH” disap] pears from the viewfinder or LCD moni- For. er ey 1 the photo search function allows vou fo Note: Be sure thot the date ana time are set, 7 Attach a power source and slide the CAM/ OFF / VIDEO switch to VIDEO, } Make sure that the sub power switch is in the À т PHOTO position, and that PHOTOS” appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. —— he REW button to search for the preced- + til or the FF button, for the following still. TOS << will appear while ti ve precedis ng still is being searched for : "PHO" TOS к”, while the next still is being searched for. When the required still is located, the camcorder enters the stop mode and “PHOTOS” disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor. i Ё = 3 71 a | E44 cote those positions later ¢ Sarch foward or Dacia positions of recordings you made on o specific ; long € 35 fhe cossefte is left in the camcorder. N nee mme i Note: If you hove elected the cosselie, this li nof operdís y ih that casseite, te is inserfed nd ine > TECON cin ng | 19 cl Note: If the clock bat dns E \ a eel ery is not inserted, the date search function does not operate when the battery providing the power to the cam- corgder is removed. Mote: When the cassete was rec onofher camo order, The date search funcion does not operate. Mote: The date seq when you press The search mode Note: ; the recorded time is less than 30 seconas, The dare search function may Not oper ate normaly. vara for stills recorded on tape. Note: hen the cassette was recorded > aÑo nel sr comcorder, The photo search funcio mao y not opercte Note: The photo search function is released when you Dre ss the STOP ou ron dur ng photo sBOrch mode, HITACHI ine line cor © COUNTer memory stops a rewinding e ar approximately "0:.00:00M". This feature helos in locating a specific point in the tape fo which vou wish fo return. An ex comple might ЭТОТ you have record où some tape 1 hat vou have € already watched vou confinue recording but € 2 not cars lo waich fhe tape you recorded earlier. The memory feature refumns vou fo the be gi ning of the most recent recording. 1° Start re ecording or | we COUN ck of a cassette. Press utton on the remote plavba SET b 2 к TE © ESE control at the point to which vou w ish to return The linear time counter clears to “0:00:007 re LN 7 E the STOP buttor 1 to stop pl aybacl k, or press 55 the >tart Stop button rec ordis ng and set the CAD A/OFE/V ¡DEO sw itch to VIDEO. Press the DISPLAY by nitton on nthe remote control o the linear time vit counter h memory is dis- © played as shown in the figure Mote: You con alse use the memory function by specifying "LC D/ LINE” for The DISPLAY item on the menu screen, 4 Press the REW button and the tape stops at — approximately where you reset the linear time counter. This feature works in FF as well. Note: 1 There в а no-signal recorded portion in the middle of tape, or If the Hi8 recorded nor tion and Digital 8 | recorded port on are mixed on Tape, Mme memory stop function may not operate correctly Note: The memory function may not operate with LP recorded tapes or tapes recorded in LP Modes mixed, 1 it he SP anal Linear time counter with memory The fitling function allows vou to select one of nine fitle, ond record it, You ¢ -an ch pose from six lan: Cermaon, fallan ana Chinese, Selec SCHTIE TITLE But VIM-DS65LA/VM-DBE5LA guages tor create a title fime keeping o permanent visual record of what filles stored in camcorder memo "Y or credie a new fo display stored tities: English, French, Spanish, ena personaliza your recordings, white at the is contained on a tape, Title efing Buttons E45 Selectin 1 Stored Title (Prememo) “== Note: Ps sure to insert the clock battery belo selectir a Although a title can be chose г | | | | rte x put dd pr si ; | E МО ut hed Ck Dottery inserted, IT will gis SO WhbE EEA EERE ELLE y | ES pecr when the e battery Drovi dl NO power To the | НАРРУ BIRTHDAY = | 7 BON ANNIVERSAIRE + : — ; Li Futuveur y { Few comcorder is removed, Pot | | $ 1 . iy = 5 - | | 1 Connect the camcorder to a power source, | | i J J / A Tuer di gece gy > Hold down the smail button o AM ОБЕ / English French VIDEO switch and slide it to Cueto CAM or — VIDEC. f y 3 Press the TITLE button | | | | À €) PROT WL эл > viewfi > [one i Ë KAKALBALALARLLKLZ A flashing cursor will appe ar in the viewfinder à FELIZ CUMPLEANOSY or on the 1 CL monitor, and the camcorder will |” | jrurrerrerrrreerr enter the title creating mode ("Creating a Title” | | | que - - + 1 on page 47). | } | J Г Ti Title creation mode } Е 4 | | | | | | "e | | | | | | | poificiaia eli | | | + GEBURTSTAGSFE ER £ E | | AA 4 Pres 15 the REW button. | HAPPY BIRTHDAY” will appear. | | ) Chinese German | | | a EAN я ¿BUON COMPLEA ANNOI You can choose the desired las age of the dis- | played title by pr ressing the RE W button, as in | / the following > or der Italian = Use the PLAY or STOP button to select a desired 6 Press the TITLE button. а: The selected title will title. I. | appear, and the color select mode will be engaged. ST | Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the LAARERAALLAAANAS | desired color. You can choose from seven colors: MERRY CHRISTMAS»! white, yellow, cyan, magenta, red, green and blue. MIT | ‘ After vou have selected the color, press the | TITLE button. Ya a mao À Stored titles (Prememo) available English> | <French> <Spanish> HAPPY BIRTHDAY BON ANNIVERSAIRE FELIZ CUMPLEANOS MERRY CHRISTMAS JOYEUX NOEL FELICIDADES CONGRATULATIONS | | FELICITATIONS EL PROTAGONISTA THE SUPERSTAR “SUPERSTAR” FELIZNAVIDAD VACATION FUN VACANCES VACACIONES Es THANKSGIVING” ANIVERSARIO HAPPY EASTER JOYEUSES PAQUES FELIZ ANO NUEVO ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSAIRE SEMANA SANTA HAPPY NEW YEAR BONNE ANNEE FIESTA <German> <Ttalian> «<Chinese> HOCHZEIT PROST NEUJAHR FROHE OSTERN .GLÜCKWUNSCH TUBILAUM SCHÖNE FERIEN ERNTEDANKFEST GEBURTST AGSFEIER FROHE WEIHNACHT BUON COMPLEANNO! E VACANZA! УГМА СЫ РОБ! IN FAMIGLIA E QUI LA FESTA? FELICITAZIONE BUONE FESTE er hum DOLCI RICORDI CHE SBALLO! Coma Me E = ge REES В = Fiber #7 548 A title contains two lines of up to 16 characters per line. The camcorder contains 81 different characters for creating a title. Note: Be sure fo insert the clock battery before creat the clock battery inserted, IT will disoopear when removed. Connect the camcorder to a power source. = Hold down the small button on the CAM/ ” OFF / VIDEO switch and slide it to either CAM VIDEO, 3 Press the TITLE t button and a flashing cursor appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Note: If a stored title appears, press the PL A button to display the screen for creating a Hit Po в P / | E | | | | A Use the FF button to place the cursor where you © wish to begin your title. = Use the PLAY and STOP buttons — first character of your title, to select the i | } 7. Once you've selected a character press the FF button to set it. | JE | > | | | | О) 7 Complete the title by repeating steps 5 and 6. { | | | JANE'S BIRTHDAY e 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 ; rom seven colors: white, yellow, cyan, magenta, red, green andl biue. M-D965LA/VM-D865LA afina f o He can be created without ing power fo the camcorder is fing a title, Althou one the battery provid When you complete your title, press the TITLE button to store the title in memory and remove the title graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor. rect current time can | he id in memory, Note: if vou digg ly he date along with the fitle, after selacting the color, the date will De displayed in the same color. Characters available for your title DEFCGHIA Pas ps М 3 = 1 NO PO Re TUVWXY 2061 2 4 5 6 7 887: , - + 1 =>1 AETO UA É OUA É I OUA ÉEÉ 1 QUE CEES ASEM E ¥ Space Corecting $ Errors 1 Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 conds The first character will flash. Use the FF button to select the character - ome e the PLAY and STOP donación Press the TITLE button, and use the PLAY and STOP button to select the desired color. Note: is seri to be buttons to correct the if the CAM/OFE/VIDEO switeh | TO VIDEO, you cannof select colon the title will appear in white, Press the TÍTLE button to store title in memory. the corrected E47 Recording Title on a Tape in the Camcorder 1 Hold down the small button on the CAM/ OFF/ VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to CAM. Locate the point of the tape where you wish to “ record the title (“Using Quick Edit,” p43). Press the TITLE button. A Use the REW button to select the title (the title “ you have create ed or the existing title in camcorder you have memorized on page 46} you wish to record. 5, Press the Start/Stop button to start recording t Je title. | Press the TITLE button to stop recording the he The ttle graphics disappear from the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the camcorder can record normally. " Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 sec- ” onds: The title setting mode will be entered. Use the REW, PLAY and STOP buttons to select “the title from memory, and then press the TITLE button to set the title. 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. E48 Recording @ a Title while > Transferring a Tape Press the TITLE button at the point on the tape Note: Create ond store your file before an event vou plan To record. Just press the THLE Dutton fo supe erimpose | he 5 title o ver the scene Os vos recorda is meiho Ad avolds srasing Srevionsi укесоге d maternal e ch will happen when vou record a ti le a previousiy recorded tano, where you wish to record the title. Press the TITLE button again to stop recording the title. Nole: Recording The title during tape Transfer will erase a portion of your recorded material, oe Fino CAM/OFRAIDEO switch is set To DEC, the fe wii appear oriy In white, HITACHI Using menu selection, you can turn off the camcorder status dis afterwards. Ÿ Set the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch to VIDEO. counter ("Memory Feature”, p45). When LCD/ LINE is specified, you can view the information in the memory displayed on the LCD monitor, layback, and turn iton again } Press the MENU button. | | which will be superimposed on the playback > Press the PLAY or STOP | | picture seen on the connected TV. ? button to select "DIS- e | OFF: Information on tape remaining, time PLAY”. | counter, etc. is not displayed. Press the REW or FF but- В «ЕМУ» END | Note: The battery remaining power level will be ton to select the desired | displayed when vou use a battery pack os da mode: power supp. LCD: Information on the tape remaining, time Note: The date and recording status are dis- counter, etc, is displayed on the LCD monitor. playsd onthe LUD monitor, LCD/LINE: M is displayed beside the time Fy Press the MENU button. ott Use the menu screen to set the playback mode (tape format). Ÿ Set the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch to VIDEO. detected during playback. Hi 8/8: With some Hi8/8 recorded tanes, Hi8/8 may 150 2 Press the MENU button. ; | oe come ea astected: in This case, select D eine ie | the option Hig/8. Press the PLAY or STOP oe su | E Press the MENU button. button to select PB UT | Note: Specify "PB MODE AUTO” lo play back MODE. <MENU>-END | Digital 8 8 recorded tapes, if "PB MODE HI8/8" is Press the REW or FF but- | specified with these tapes, noise will appear and ton to select the desired Diaved back picture cannaf be viewed, mode: AUTO: The Tape format will be automatically Hi K Au During His /8 playback vou can use the menu screen to select digital audio output from the DV terminal. 1 Set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to VIDEO, i Press the REW or FF button to select the desired mode: 7 Press the MENU button. 16 BIT: For playback of higher quality stere | gen | sound. Press the PLAY or STOP | CL à i | 12 BIT: Select this option to play back ordinary button to select "AUDIO | e uo our Ye | stereo sound. о MODE". 5 Press the MENU button ra | Note: AUTO is automatically set when digital 8 J recorded tape 5 played back, for y LA) This caracorder will accept and detect the video and audio recorded on anal log video equipment, convert to digital signal and transfer it to equipment with a DV (1. LINK] terminal. {see p. 54) 1 Press the REW or FF button to select the desired - made: 1 Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO. | | Р.О”. | |, 5 Press the MENU button. | iy p QFF Th di YVES М УР ОР 7 Press the MENT button. | | OFF: The digital video will be ouipufin analog Le | with this cameo der. 3: Press the PLAY or STOP | | ON: The andiog video will be output in digital button to select © A IN — > | with This ca mcorder | à | VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA £49 y ) LE 2 {Yellow} } (White) ie (Red) pd ASV Cable” S-Video Cable "2 (generally available} *1: This digital camcorder is provided with a stereo A/V cable; Connect the cable plugs to the jacks on TV or VCR, making sure to match the colors. *2: This digital camcorder can use a generally available S-video cable. If your TV or VCR has an 5-VIDEO jack, connect the S-video cable instead of the yellow VIDEO plug. Stereo Type with 5-VIDEO Jack Stereo Type Monanural Type ve e a FR № y ни E50 HITACHI CAM/OFF/VIDEO Switch | Connect your camcorder and 1V or VCR using “the provided A / V cable, as il Îlustrated on pages 50-51. 2 Insert a previously recorded cassette into the camcorder. 3 Turn on vour TV and/or VCR and place it in the camcorder input mode {consult your TV or VCR manual for details). Hold down he smail button on the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO, 5 Press the PLAY button to begin playback Press the STOP button when finished. VV-DS651 A/VM-D865LA Note: Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low ds pos siols when fhe LCL monitor is open; | you fail To do so, the played back pictures n nay De a storter ol Note: Tis recommended that vou close the LCD meno rio save power whenever you play back a picture ona TV Note: eres the sound volume of the carr corder when you play back a recording oy con necting the camcorder to your TV. if the youme of the camcorder is set to maximum, > plaved b back picture may be distorted, e ke sure that the volume is nof set fo maximum during rec rang as Iv could distort the Played back pictul fl 1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR, following — “Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV” on pages = 50~51. | input mode N Ps VC R ; manual for details). Operate the television as you normaliy do to see the signal coming from the VCR. 3 Hold down the small button of the CAM/ - OFF/ VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO. [ Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR. Set the VCR to record. 5 Play the tape from the camcorder while record- "ing on the VCR. order to a VCR ta copy your ara friend ; Connections with an LLINK (DV) cable 's home 8mm recordings To VHS, Note: If ihe VCR ls connected to a television anc t ne VCOR/TV selector is set to YC, you can monitor the tape being dubbed. Note: Reduce the volumes of the camcorder as low as possible during dubbing. Otherwise the рсуеас back pictures could De Cistortec, You can connect this camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal, using an 1.LINK (DV) cable for dubbing. There will be minimal deterioration of video and audio since the digital signal is transferred. The information displayed on the screen cannot be dubbed. DV Jack 3 e e Tob. DV input/ output ter minal LLINK (DV) cable {generally available) 7 и | To equipment with DV {1 LINK] terminal To DV terminal 1 NT Signal flow 1 Open the cover of DV jack. Use an i.LINK cable to connect the camcorder to your equipment Turn your equipment on. If the equipment has an input selector, set if to “DV input” (consult vour equipment manual for detail 5). I Hold down the small button of the CAM/ OFF/ VIDEO swite Ty while you slide the switch to VIDEO. 5 Inse ert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the equipment. Set the equipment to record. Ja 3 ESZ a Play the tape from the camcorder while recording on the equipment. Note: Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low as possible during c e Otherwise the slaved back pictures could be distored., Note: LLINK is The name icentiving the IEEE | 1394-1995 interface standard ond its expanded LU medido £ m ot — À mm de a mn Tue af Flectical ond Electronic ¡LINK and LUNK iogo I" are trademarks of Sony HITACHI Use audio/video dubbing fo record audio and video from the camcorder's built-in microphone and camcorder onto à previously recorded tape in the camcorder. A/V DUB Button REW Button | COUNTER RESET Button PISPLAY Button рый a | START/STOP (PAUSE) Button | FFWD Button PLAY Button STOP Button Hold down the small button on the CAM/ — OFF/ VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO. ÿ Insert a previously recorded tape in the camcorder. | 3 Use the wireless remote control and press the 7 PLAY button. Use the PLAY, F FWD) and REW Press and hold the A/V DUB button, then press © PLAY. This places the camcorder A/V DUB pause mode. “B11” disappears replaced by “A/V DUB”. Press the Start / Stop button on the camcorder or START/STOP (PAUSE) on the remote control. The audio/video dubbing starts. When the lin- buttons to find the place where you want to stop dubbing. A Display the linear time counter with memory ; (‘Using Memory,” p44). Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the linear time counter to “0:00:00М”. E Use the REW and PLAY buttons to find where you wish to start dubbing, £, Place the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch to CAM #7 position, The record pause indicator * appears and the camcorder is ready to record, VM-D965LA/VM-DS65LA ear time counter reaches "0:00:00M7” the camcorder stops automatically, recording only the portion of the tape that you selected. Note: If The camcorder is In AY DUB pause or STILL mode for more Than 5 minutes, the camcorder stops automatically to protect the taps. Note: When The audio/video dubbed portion is olayed back, nolse maoy appear af the end of the dubbed portion, E53 This camcorder can receive video and audio recorded on analog video device, it then transfers The digitally converted signal to device with a DV (LLINK) Terminal. Tob. DV input/ To equipment with DYG.LINK) terminal output terminal LLENK (DV) cable ( generally available) 1 Open the cover of DV jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to your VCR and the device with a DV G.LINK) terminal, using the AV cable and . LINK (DV) cable. | 7 Hold down the small button of the CAM/OFF/ VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO. 4 Specify “AIN— D.OUT ON” from the menu screen (see p49). 5 Start playback on the analog video device, 6 Start to capture video and audio into the device with DV GLINK) terminal. See the instruction manual provided with the device for details on capturing operation. Note: The analog signal input fo The comcorder will have some distortion: will not be normally converted fo a digital signal even if the displayed picture on the TV screen is not noficeably distored, Note: Analog image will appear only in the viewfinder: It will not appecr on the LCD screen. E54 HITACHI Connections : using AV саб! e (for VM- 1-D965LA) You can use this camcorder as a recorder, and record and edit video material played back on other video device or a TV program, 1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR, following “Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV” on > ages 50-51. Hold down the small button of the = CAM/ OFF / VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO. 3 Insert a blank tape in the camcorder and the recorded tape into the VCR. 4 Hold down the Start/Stop button for at least 1 second to set the camcorder to the recording pause mode. 5 Play back video material on the playback video — equipment, or set the TV program to be recorded. {, Press the Start / Stop button to start recording. 7 After dubbing is finished, press the Stop button to stop recording. Note: Analog ima ge will appear only in the viewfinder: IT will not appear on the LCD screen, Note: if the VCR is connected fo a television and the VCR/TV selector is set to VOR, you can monitor the таре being dubbed. Note: Reduce The volume of the camcorder as low as possible during dubbing. Otherwise the Connections using i.LINK (DV) cable You can connect this camcorder fo video equipment with a DV ployed back pictures could be све: Note: For more smoothly recorded pictures, itis recommended that you do not mix “Images recorded in the +18/standard 8mm format and Digital format on one the some taps, Note: Play back The tape on playback VOR in the standard speed mode: Variable speed play on tha VCR, such as fast forward or slow motion play, will cause distortion in the image that is being recorded on the camcorder, If your VCR or TV has only one audio output jack (monaural): Insert the yellow plug of AV cable into the video output jack, and the white or red plug, into the audio output jack. Connecting the white ( (red) plug will record the left (right) € -hanne | sound. If an S-video cable (sold separately} is used images can be recorded. If your VCR or TY has an 5 (51) video jack, it is recommended that you use a separately sold S-video cable, instead of the yellow plug (video) of AV cable, to connect the 51 video jack and the S (51) video jack of your VCR or TV. , clearer terminal, using on {LINK (DV) cable (sold separately) for dubbing. There will be minimal deterioration of video and audio, since the digital signal is Transferred, DV Jack Tob. DV input/ LLINK (DV) cable (generally available) y output terminal и NK (DV) cable (generally ava la ) To equipment with DY [LLIDEC terminal + To DY terminal A <A: Signal flow a 1 Open the cover of DY jack. Use an i.LINK cable to connect the camcorder to your equipment. 3! Hold down the small button of the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO Insert a blank tape in the camcorder and set the video material in the equipment. Hold down the Start/Stop button for at least 1 second to set the camcorder to the recording pause mode. Play back video material on the playback video equipment, or set the TV program to be recorded. "7 Press: the Start /Stop button to start recording, R he an dubbing is — tostop recording. Note: Reduce tro volume of the с finished, press the Stop button crmcorder os VM-D965L A/VIV-DB865LA low OS possioie during dubbing. Otherwise the olayed pack pictures could be distorted, Note: Oniv one device can be connected to your camcorder using an LLNK (DV) cable Note: During digital dubbing/ediing, color unevenness may occur in the image That appear on the monitor screen, but this will not affect the dubbed image, Note: Recording а playback through the DV terminal will r su in a rough Dicture, And if The still picture is playes d on your camcorder, it may be blurred, Note: The analog signal noie the camcorder will nove some distortion: It will not be normally con verted © a dighiad signal even if the displayed pe ivre ont & TV screen is not noficeanr cee ote Note: À C copy- guarded image cannof be reco а ed on this camcorder, Note: Anciog image will viewtinder Twill not « Pa se image appear 3 СЮресят оп the Le CD screen, E55 TBC (Time With TBC specified ON, you can suppress fluctuations or distortion in picture thot may cccur when topes recorded by other camcorders are played back, or any distortion caused by Tape stretch orinconsis- fent tape running thot occur when dubbing is repeafed. TBC is effective only during Hi8/8 playback. $ Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO. À Press the FF button to display “ON”. 2 Press the MENU button. 5 Press the MENU button. Note: in some cases, fluctuations or distorfion in picture cannot be suppressed even when “IBC ON” has been specified. Note: Depending on the tape used, piayback 3 Press the STOP or PLAY | button to select “TBC”. HEE | ON" specified. In this case, specify “TRC OFF”, Note: Whenever TBC ON is specified, OFF will automatically be specified for the DISPLAY menu item. | [o | ictures may fluctuate up and down with "TBC Attaching a filter Screw the filter into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly. E56 HITACHI Use the built-in DC ight i you wish fo shoot objects in dark places. When fhe LIGHT swifch is set to "AUTO”, the light furns on automatically when the camcorder is pointed at objects in a dark place and ums off when itis pointed af objects in a bright place. CAUTION: Since the power consumption of the even with a fully charged battery, LIGHT Switch Built-in DC Light / CAM/OFF/VIDEO Switch Make sure that a fully chareed battery nack is por I — attached. 2 Set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch to CAM and then set the LIGHT switch to AUTO when required. Note: When the LIGHT switch is set © ON, the ign! will tum ON whenever vou make a recording. Note: If the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO, the light may not fum on immediately, Note: if the light tums on for more Than 5 minutes with the LIGHT switch set fo "AUTO” or “ON”, when the camcorder is in the record pause mode, the camcorder and light will automatically tum of, In such a case, tum the comcorder on agan Note: If the LIGHT si 15 nis set to AUTO and the camcorder is pointed at a white subject with high reflectivity in a dark place from a short ais- fonce, the light may tum on or off, In this case, set the LIGHT switch to ON, Note: The light will tum off € Suis Quick edit or review, even If you have manually tu med on he light, Note: The light will not tum on when the CAM/ ОРЕЛ 7 © switch is set To VIDEO Note: If there is no cassette in he camcorder, oa Y recorra bro ened on ssette is in: rate a with the LIGHT switch set o AUTO, те ich Twill automatically go out after som nutes, CAUT ON: Tumihe light on oniy when you nsed it, of ¡emís © ne о Pers time of the battery DOCK 18 short ened due to The power consump- ton of ne lic ont CAUTION: Do not noid the unit by the ight when carving as this could couse a mafunciion, VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA ight is high, the camcordsr operating tims w | decrease After use, set the LIGHT switch to OFF or set the CAM /OFF/ VIDEO switch of the camcorder to OFF position. CAUTIONS: El During operation and/or offer use of the fight. the front surface and lamp of the light will бе very hot, To avold burns or hair damage. do not touch them with vour hand, When the light is on, do not aliow water to drop on the light, When the light is on, avold subjecting the ПОРУ ТО Im npacis or sharo vibrations. Do not cover the light with paper or other objects, since the alr flow will be inferrupt- ed, resulting in possible overheating hazard, Never use the light in the vicinity of explos- ve or highly inflammable materials, After using the light, cool the light sectioi sufficiently before storing the camcorder In the cass, The lamp can only be replaced by as vice engineer If the гор has blown, consult your nearest service center, E57 Yirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camcorder causing the playback picture to become prurred « or appear : as H vic leo. infor mation is lost. Use e a vide cleaning | tape to clean the heads. If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your nearest denen or i ne fo if, lens of the ele hea ade cleaner + such a as a à dry type e haz VCR service fronic viewfinder can be user-Cclecnecd ff cust, dit, or other foreign mafter adheres Куе сир Pull out Turn the eye CUP C ounter- "clockwise until it stops, then pull it out to remove. y Clean the picture tube face “and lens. To prevent scratching, use a soft non- abrasive cloth, swab or tens cleaning paper. Reference Mark Align the reference mark on eye cup with the top edge of notch, and push the eye cup directly; then turn the eye cup clockwise to secure it. £58 HITACHI À precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-D965LA / VM-D865LA requires maintenance after a period of normal use, We expect that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of warranty unless the camcorder is used either heavily or seldom. Defective parts are cov ered by the warranty. Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the owner. Consult your dealer or local VCR service center for recommendations regarding normal maintenance based on your use patterns, lo- cation, and the age of the camcorder, ualiy is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camcorder carefully ot the factory un der the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. If problems develop please check the fof rowing possible solutions before inquiring about profession о! service. INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE Symptom Check Point & Correction my Connect the power source, & Cassette holder cannot be opened when you side the EJECT switch, Cassette cannot be inserfed into cassette compart-| ® Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on ment, cassette. » Cassette window must be foward outside CAMERA RECORDING Symptom Check Point & Correction Picture does not appear in the viewfinder or on the | » Side te CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM, LCD monitor, The camcorder connot go into the re orcing mode, | » Check the recard-protect tab on the cassette. See Leven when the Start/Stop button is pre ose 20, Doge 21 for details * Side the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switoh to CAM, Picture is out of focus, » Make sure that “FOCUS” doss no appear in he Auto-focus does nof operate, viewfinder or on the > LCD monitor, Fis displayed, dress FOCUS/YOL, control buttons To erase it, * Auto-Focus doses not operafe fa special-effects filter is aifached or the oblects shown on page 28 are peing recordeci, he created title does nof appear. * insert the clock battery, then create a fille, » Do not remove The clock battery offer creating © tie, {> When The stored title € (prem am) Is displaved in the viewfinder or on ih 15 LCD monitor, press the REW Dutton, NO OPERATION 15 ACCEPTED Sympiom Check Point 4 Correction Power is fumed on, but no bulfon operations are |» Re SC Se and the clock baltery, accepted, (nd afer : bo UT One minute, The display in the. De reset, Then | VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA E59 PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETTE Symptom Check Point & Correction The PLAY button cannot be engogec, ® Set the CAM/OF/VIDEO switch io VIDEC, Picture bends of the top of TV screen. = TY receiver is of older type, I needs fo be modife to work oropery with camcorder, e Tape is damaged. Try another cassette, Color of your TY screen ls too bright, Too faint or change. = TV set has VIR circuit, Turn if off during playback, Rusti | Date search function does not operate. Side the CAM/OFF/VIDEC switch to VADEC. E Insert the clock battery, set the date and time, then start recording, = Do not remove the clock battery offer recording. æ Do nat elect the recorded casselíe, Leave itinthe comcorcer. BATIERY CONDITION Symptom Check Point & Correction The { @8 indication in the electronic viewfinder or | « Try another battery or charge the battery on the LCD monitor flashes to indicate battery is dis- >nargea. The battery eve =f indicator { C0) appears differently ory the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. This does not indicate à fault: His because The power consumed by the LCD monitor and viewfinder is different TAPE DISPLAY Symptom Check Foint & Correction "TAPE" appears in the vieutfinder or onthe LCD moni Tor, æ Have vou moved the camcorder or cassette from a cold place to a warm place so that its temperature changed abruptly? if the temperature has changed, remove The cassette and set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF, then walt for about one hour, = Remove the cassette and then fry to reinsert: remove it several times, If the indication is still shown in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, use a cleaning tone to clean the heads ond replace the cassetie. CAMCORDER MALFUNCTIONS Symptom Check Point & Correction Random letters appear in The viewfinder or on ihe LCD monitor, or normal operation is interruptec, External interference may have caused fhe cam corder's microprocessor to macifur action temporar- by. If random letters appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD nonitor or if normal operation is inferuot-| ed, remove the power source and clock baîtery, and then reatiach them: The comcorder functions will retum to thelr default settings. EGO HITACHI General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature 727 DC 5.5W {when recording / LCD monitor OFF) 6.2W {when recording / LCD monitor ON) VM-D9O5LA: 4.3/8" Wx 4-3/8 Hx7-3/4"D (111.5 mm x 111.5 mm x 196 mm) VM-D865LA: 4-3/87 Wx4-3/87 Hx7-7/8” D (111.5 mm x 111.5 mm x 200 mm) 1.88 Ibs (approx. 855g) 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 VM-D965LA/VM-DS65LA Digital 8 mm Two video record/ playback heads FIA standard NTSC color SP 28.7 mm/s LP 19.1 mm/s 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm —7.8 dBs (316mYrms) Less than 8 minutes with P6-120 cassette 525 Hnes/ 60 fields / 30 frames 1.5 1x 1/4" CCD. F1.6 - 3,8 (4 ~ 88 mm) 22:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions 46 mm [an E61 — For USA. only | 1 To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics D Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from yo ur unit. However, should you require servi ce a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Faci ue es has been estab! ished in ail 50 s states and Puerto Rico. E Each facili y will provide you with conven lent and expedient assistance. Our set vice “Hotline” operator wil direct Jou to the Hitachi Authorized service Facility nearest you. Just pres int proof of p chase and/or delivery recelpts to the Hitachi Authonzed Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordal nce With the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide. Should vou have any questions regarding in-warranty service, operation or technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi America, Lid. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-500-445-2744) E62 HITACHI PARTS NO. APPEARANCE PURPOSE | PARTS NO. | APPEARANCE PURPOSE Веспогоесое Rechargeable Pim À de my Pig ls PE ma VM-BPL30 Li-ion battery VM-BPLI: Lion battery VM-BPL30 GOCOMAN BPLI3 (1350mAN Туре) Туре) Rechargeable RAF ANU | Fiitersforspe- | VM-BPi | LHon battery VM-FL60K cial effects VM-BPL60 {6000mAR | Type) CAR BATTERY CORD DC CORD De power VM- source for CC80A camcorder Kit using cigarette fighter socket To place an order for any of these items call our toll free number. VM-D965LA/VM-D865LA E63 o Order in the United States By Phone i 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) In Canada - Please use Canadian order form in French version of this manual - Lo crea = ; Page 63. FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Fleose consult The following telephone number: 1-8O0-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) E64 HITACHI

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