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Hitachi VMH665LA User's Manual

1. cccscssseesesens 36 Using x500 Digital ZOOM nene pinas wae 36 Digital Effects Functions aescsscsue ATERS 37 Digital Effects Recording ccscsscessecseens 37 Activating Digital Effects Recording 38 Video Effects in Playback Mode 39 Activating Video Effects Playback s s 39 Using Digital Fade ee re nee 40 Using the PROGRAM AE Button for VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA 42 Using the Backlight oral ee we 43 Locking the White Balance uw EE 43 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer for VM H765LA V M H665LA VM ES65LA VM E563LA asserere 44 Using Quick EGIt o f scnsieneules CEEE areen 44 Date SearCh essenesrrsrnrrorrrrecne PE EAE E 45 Using BAY aie hc ee ee eich get see one 45 Creating and Recording a Title eee 46 Selecting Stored Title Prememo 46 Creating a Title assssassersrsrrrrerarersarnsrrennsenn 48 Recording Title on a Tape i inthe tS WAG AOE rac scorch an ndsade steer adala Mecguentiae 49 Recording a Title while Transferrit nga WADE pdanahiceuinv ing aceon EEE 49 Playing Back Your Recording 6a Vea V eie e a A TEENA 50 ST to Televisi ion or VCR w ith Audio Video Input Jacks oo 50 Playing Back Your Recording on the TV CT OSU aede conatel cana Ten enna ea aiaueba hs 51 Dubbing from the Camcorder toa VCR n 52 Using Audio Video Dubbing 53 Multi ea ro 4 0c capper mee ape oR 54 TBC Time Base Corrector ON or OFF oe 55 Attaching a Wide or
2. TITLE Button Tile Setting Buttons l hu REW FFD rane A TAO A aN m mi 9 sy Selecting Stored Title Prememo Note Be sure to insert the clock battery before selecting a title Although a tile can be chosen without the clock battery inserted it will disap yAAAGAAAAAADAA pAAAAAAADADAAAAALY HAPPY BIRTHDAY gt gt BON ANNIVERSAIRE 7777 OUTTYYYTV YET YF pear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed Perea eae 1 Connect the camcorder to a power source p Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch and slide it to either CAM or VIDEO Press the TITLE button ve A flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder 7 or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder will enter the title creating mode Creating a Title on page 48 i l i ae phd ddA ARAM RD RDA i GEBURTSTAGSFEIER i i PHYS TTY NTE TET Conners eee ees 4 Press the REW button O dese eee E Chinese German HAPPY BIRTHDAY will appear a an ED e 4 i HAPPY BIRTHDAYS pidditaasiaaiasaig RA Lh BUON COMPLEANNO T uae Wrrrtyrerrrs H eee ETS AE f You can choose the desired language of the dis Italian layed title by pressing the REW button as in the following order 646 HITACHI 5 Use the PLAY or STOP button to select a desired title aen iay MERRY CHRISTMAS gt A E i a L 3
3. VM_HT6SLA VM H665LA Smm Video Camcorder VM ES565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA HITACHI AMERICA LTD HITACHI CANADA LTD HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court 6740 Campobello Road san Diego CA 92173 Mississaug ga Ontario LN 2L8 Tel TACHI 244 man K yOu Or PUII lt a Hitachi product deed e be 4 x take time fo Dec if is setup Ke pi handy for future re Important Information For Your Safety The CAM lens door OFF VIDEO switch turns the camcorder on and off leaving the date time feature unaffec ted If ihe pe sto be left unattended for along period of time turm the camcorder offandc close the TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT l EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE t ed TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD USE THE REC OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY The camcorder and AC odao have the follow ing caution marks CAUTION A y RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Identifications of Gauion marks This symbol warns the user that unin sulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electrical shock Therefore itis danger ous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that import ant literature concer ning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully to avoid any probl
4. appears at the left of the viewfinder or LCD monitor the digital zoom function shown below has been engaged Power Zoom Control l 3 i wW A T 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 When the power zoom control is operated the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor for Zoom position about 5 seconds and then disappears The zoom position is displayed in 10 steps Using the Digital Zoom The digital zoom increases the magnification of ine power zoom by 4 5 times You must place the subject you wish to magnify at 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 trol the zoom with the power zoom T and W con trols When ZOOM is not displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor normal zoom functions resume Note This digital zoom has certain limitations and may degrade at extreme magnification and arnplify camcorder s movement tics imide O Using Macro This function allows you to shoot subjects as close Power Zoom Control W as 3 8 inches 1cm Press and hold the power zoom control W The camera focuses on the subject automatically Check your lighting as it tends to be insufficient when filming close up y VI
5. as the original paris Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 19 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacture mine that the video product is in safe of ting conditior er to deter 20 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other heat registers t products including amplifiers that produce heat ES Any problems that occur as a result of any of the foll lowing conditions will not be covered by our warranty Do not shoot the sun directly Otherwise the lens will be faulty Ge careful that no water dust or sand enters the camcorder and all accessories 1 When you shoot at a scene which contains an extrei mely bright object such as a light source a bright vertic all 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 di rectly Read This oe oe Gi Int formation ee containing important cautions for your family s safety as well as instruction for getting your video cam corder ready to use Please read and under stand this section thoroughly before moving on e A Getting Start
6. ENESE Stored titles Prememo available lt English gt lt French gt HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERRY CHRISTMAS CONGRATULATIONS THE SUPERSTAR VACATION FUN i BON ANNIVERSAIRE JOYEUX NOEL FEL ICITATIONS SUPERSTAR V ACANCES as THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING HAPPY EASTER JOYEUSES PAQUES ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSAIRE HAPPY NEW YEAR s BON NE ANNEE Spanish gt lt German gt lt FELIZ CUMPLEANOS FELICIDADES GEBURTSTAGSFEIER PROHE WEIHNACHT H EL PROTAGONISTA HOCHZEIT FELIZ NAVIDAD PROST NEUJAHR VACACIONES i FROHE OSTERN oe GLUCKWUNSCH FELIZ A O NUEVO JUBIL UM SEMANA SANTA SCH NE FERIEN l FIESTA ERNTEDANKFEST lt italian gt lt Chinese gt E 3UON COMPLEANNO a ee E VACANZA pRa VIVA GLISPOSI EDS ae IN FAMIGLIA BETSIE EQUI LA FESTA EE FELICITAZIONI eae BUONE us BH DOLCI RICORI ES cu se lar o VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA 7 After you have selected the color Press the TITLE button The selected title will appear and the color select mode will be engaged Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired color You can choose from seven colors white yellow cyan magenta red green and blue Note If the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO you cannot select color the title will appear in white press the TITLE button Note if you displ
7. and on the TV but this does not indicate a fault Start Stop Button Using Forward and Reverse Search r A When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the FF button and REW button to find the spot quickly When the LCD monitor is closed e Press the FF button during playback to play the tape forward at approximately 9 times normal speed Press the PLAY button to return to nor mal playback When the LCD monitor is open Clear Search You can view pictures with less noise on the LCD monitor during forward or reverse search Press the FF button during playback to play the Press and hold the FF button during fast for ward to visually scan the tape at 19 times the normal playback speed Releasing FF returns the camcorder to fast forward Press the REW button during playback to play the tape backwards at approximately 7 times normal speed Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Press and hold the REW button during fast rewind to visually scan the tape backwards at 17 times the normal playback speed Releasing REW returns the camcorder to fast rewind Note When you engage FF button or REW but ton the picture will have some interference or noise in the viewfinder This is normal during search mode tape forward at 6 times normal play speed Press the PLAY button to resume normal play back Press and hold the FF button during fast for ward to visually scan
8. ea EEEE ES stanarsinninnietttnetnnnnnn nntntenrnnnanrynnennt ni tinder min nner en in n rman Have you moved tt if e camcorder or cassette froma cold place to a warm place so that its temperature changed abruptly if the temperature ie changed remove the cassette and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF then walt for about one hour te it several times If the indication is still shown in ne viewfinder or t LCD n Me oni o use a cle tape to clean the f ate OM e 1 een Stadia eee F een l Remove the cassette and then iy fo reinsert remove ror on the ite 2 cl fon isin ei er nu ote meal operation VIS sae pt S AN OU cl lock eo eis VM H765L4A VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E59 Specifications General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature 7 2V DC VM H765LA 3 6W when recording LCD monitor OFF 4 1W when recording LCD monitor ON VM H665LA 3 5W when recording LCD monitor OFF 4 0W when recording LCD monitor ON VM E565LA 3 4W when recording LCD monitor OFF 3 8W when recording LCD monitor ON VM E563LA 3 4W when recording LCD monitor OFF 3 8W when recording LCD monitor ON VM E465LA 3 4W when recording LCD monitor OFF 3 8W when recording LCD monitor ON 4 3 8 W x 4 3 8 H x 7 15 16 D 111 5 mm x 111 5
9. is not open automatically slack or no dust adheres fo it etc After making Caution Do not touch the cassette door when sure That there is no abnormality reinsert the a cassette is being loaded or unloaded If your cassete lf TAPE reappears see Trouble finger is caught by the metal section of holder shooting on page 59 it could be cut Note If the tape is near the winding end it may EJECT Switch take longer to load it Pod Pe Removing a Cassette Slide the EJECT switch and the cassette door will open automatically Remove the cassette Protecting Recorded Material Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by Place the cassette in the cassette holder so that sliding the tab on the side of the cassette toward the the transparent window faces away from the opposite side until the tab is completely visible body of the camcorder and the sprockets Slide the tab in the opposite direction until the tab toward the body of the camcorder disappears to record on the cassette again Cassette Holder To re record ATT 3 Push the cassette door which is embossed PUSH until it clicks into place The cam corder automatically closes Note The camcorder will automatically close the top of the cassette compartment Do not press the door down or you may damage your camcorder Note Take care not to subject the slide up stage to ar act ing tape loading or cassette holder
10. and time Note Be sure fo insert the clock battery before setting the date and time Although the date a indi time can be set without the clock batery inserted they will disappear when the battery providing power to me camcorder is removed Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming DATE Button 1 Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources p20 9 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM Open the LCD monitor and then press the DATE button The date and time should appear in the lower right p tha 47 Sole gt 12 00AM with the 1 flashing 1473000 et a EARNE AERE 4 Pressing the PLAY button gives you higher numbers while the STOP button gives you lower numbers Select the right month and press FF button Use the PLAY STOP and FF buttons to select the proper day year hour minute and AM or PM 5 After setting the AM PM press the DATE button The display changes and the internal clock starts Note Affer the date and time are set the camcorder enters the date recording mode See Date Recording on page 35 12 00AM VWs 8 2000 ai zM EOI Sader E26 Date and Time Buton Pi f PLAY T dianew FE D stop a Da SELECT Correcting the Date and Time Hold down the DATE button for at least 3 sec onds The flashing cursor will
11. appear at the month Move to where you need to make the correction with the FF bution and use the PLAY and STOP to correct Press the L and time ATE button to set the corrected date HITACHI Basic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged the date and time are sel and you are familiar with the controls its time 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 tour of your backyard Once familiar with how the machine works you can move to the more sophisticated features with less stress Let s get started VIV H 65LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E27 akin The Hit Basic Recording chi VM H 65LA VM H665LA VIVI ES65LA VM ES63LA VIV EAGSLA uses PROGRAM AE auto expo sure TA oF automatically selects the optimum shutter speed elfher 1 60 1 120 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 780 1 1000 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 of a second The iris adjusts automatically in response to the p shutter speed Information for VM H765LA VM H665LA VM ES65LA Use the PROGRAM AE button to select the exposure that suits the subject condition For details see Using the PROGRAM AE Button on K page 42 JE Sub Power Switch Connect the camcorder to a power source See pages p20 p21 9 Insert a cassette Inse
12. button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO Press PLAY on the camcorder VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA Note Create and store your tite before an event you plan fo record Just press the TILE bution to superimpose the title over the scene as you record if This method avoids erasing previously recorded material which will happen when you record a the on a previously re corded tape 6 Press the TITLE button at the point on the tape where you wish to record the title Press the TITLE button again to stop recording the title Note Recording the title during tape transfer will erase a portion of your recorded material Note If the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO the title will appear only in white E49 Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV Connecting to a Television or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks A V Cable 1 aa J Black S Video Cable 2 generally available VM H765LA VM H665LA lL The VM H765LA is provided with a stereo A V cable the VM E465LA VM E565LA VM H665LA with a monaural A V cable Connect the cable plugs to the jacks on TV or VCR making sure to match fie a VM H665LA VM ES65LA VM E563LA VM E465LA If your TV or VCR is stereo con nect the audio plug to the L jack white 2 The VM H761 A VM H66SLA can use a generally available S video cable If your TV or VCR has an S VIDEO jack connect the S vi
13. camcorder VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA CAUTION Do not hold the unit by the electronic viewfir when carrying as this could cause a malfunc Eyepiece Adjusiment To use the electronic viewfinder turn the diopter control for your optimum focus adjustment Adjustment the Hand Strap Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand Note After adjustment close the hand strap s pad securely Attaching the Shoulder Strap Thread the ends of the provided shoulder strap through the slots at the back of the camcorder and thread through the shoulder strap s buckles Note Make sure that the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap fo cary the camcorder E16 HITACHI Charging the Battery ihe first step is to set the battery for charging To charge the battery attach it to the camcorder and ADEE connect the VM ACESA AC adaptor Charge the battery at a temperature range of 50 F 10 C 84 F 80 C to prevent damage to the battery Nofe This camcorder operates with a lithium ion battery such as VM BPL13 VM BPL30 VM BPL60 Note We cannot be responsible for any malfunctions of the camcorder which occur when You use bat tery packs other than those specified BATT CHARGE Indicator Charge the battery on a flat surface this is free of rence of the charged level vibration Note If the BATT CHARGE indicator flashes Make
14. mum Curing recording as It could distort the played back picture Note When the LCD monitor is turned on and lefi as itis the monitor becomes warm but this does not indicate a fault Note When the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to CAM or VIDEO the LCD monitor is turned on and off automatically when the LCD monitor is opened and closed Note Itis recommended that you close the LCD monitor fo save the battery power when playing back a picture on a TV without viewing it Note Only the playback sound is heard The sound being recorded is not heard Note No sound Is heard when the LCD monitor is closed To Play Back a Tape with the Viewfinder Close the LCD monitor then press the PLAY but ton to play back the tape The picture appears in the viewfinder Nofe You cannot hear when playing back viewfinder the playback sound your video with the HITACHI sing Still To view a still picture during playback press the Note If you are freezing a picture with the Start Stop Press the Start Stop button again to LED monitor closed then t you will not be abie resume playback If you leave the camcorder in to view a stili picture with less noise when you play pause mode for more than 5 minutes the open the monitor camcorder automatically stops the cassette to pre vent damage to the tape You can view a still pic ture with less noise on the LCD monitor Clear stil ae The sil picture ll have several noise ee In the vie Te
15. obtained by placing a mirror at the center of the screen RAA ane i i ees Normal Mode Haif mirror Mode E38 MOSAIC Mosaic Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will be in mosaic Normal Mode Mosaic Mode ART Art Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will take on the look of an oil painting Art Mode 3 Press the Start Stop button to start recording To release digital effects recording repeat edly press the EFFECT button in the record pause mode until the normal mode is restored HITACHI iced aeons in Playback Mode ihe digital signal sae oe DSP in ihis tures ike this fe ont video eff camcorder allows you to add eee Sien e during Tipe dubbing etc to create a tape with a more ar TNE E The fect modes ing playback are 16X9 Art Sepia and Black and white gt playback pic EFFECT Butten Each time the EFFECT button is pressed in the playback or play pause mode the playback mode will switch as follows oo L 16X9 Mode Sepia Mode Art Mode Black and white mode Normal Mode Activating Video Effects Playback 1 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to VIDEO Play the tape or set the camcorder to the play pause mode Press the EFFECT button effect playback mode 16X9 16X9 Mode The top and bottom of the picture will be black bars to select
16. of the picture will become normal Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could cause a malfunction Open the LCD monitor by 90 before changing its direction If you were to attempt to invert its direction before opening it completely it could cause a malfunction The LCD monitor cannot be closed if it is tilted Close the LCD monitor after making sure it is parallel with the camcorder If you were to close the monitor while it faces the same direction as the lens or it is diagonal it could damage the LCD monitor Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction When opening the LCD monitor be careful that no water droplets adhere the monitor screen and that no water or dust enters the camcorder through the gap as it could cause a malfunction The camcorder automatically brightens the backlight of the LCD monitor when you are recording a bright subject outdoors so that the LCD screen is easy to see recording indoors Note Even if you record outdoors the LCD monitor backlight may not brighten if you are aiming at a dark subject Note While the battery charge indicator 4 is flashing the Active Screen function will not operate Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder Adjust the electronic viewfinder to the position of optimum visibility Place the viewfinder back in its original position before storing the camcorder in its e or carrying the camcorder around to avoid damaging the viewfinder or
17. tape recorded by a conventional 8mm camcorder is played this machine monaural sound is output MOISTURE Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm humid place Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to stabilize in the ainbient conditions of the surroundings before inserting a cassette When moved from a cold place to a warm humid place moisture may condense on the head drum inside the machine This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape When a small amount of moisture is sensed TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD mo tor Remove the cassette and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF then wait for pene one hour JE oa n VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM ES563LA VM E465LA E3 Al NT SAFEGUAI atte will help to assure INSTALLATION 4 Read and Follo operating in ct is operated aty and opera 2 Retain Instructions The sa reference tions should be retained for future ating instruc 3 Heed Warnings product and in the operat 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is safety feature If you are unable to insert t plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit co
18. the tape at 17 times the normal playback speed Releasing FF returns the camcorder to fast forward Press the REW button during playback to play the tape in reverse at 4 times normal speed Press the PLAY button to resume normal play back Press and hold the REW button during fast rewind to visually scan the tape backwards at 15 times the normal playback speed Releasing REW returns the camcorder to fast rewind Note If you are using forward or reverse search with the LCD monitor sed then you will not be able to view pictures with less noise when you open the monitor Note Several noise bars will appe screen during forward or reverse Note A noiseless picture will not oe c x high speed search even if the LCD monitor is open Note Noise may flow during high speed search in low Temperature conditions aron the TV rc VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E33 Advanced Techniques Tne Hitachi VM H765LA VM H665LA VIV ES65LA VM E568LA VM E465LA offers a diverse group of features that add interest and excitement to your video Adding fades to smooth transitions cre ates video with a professional look As you leam and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and add a special touch E34 HITACHI Date Recording When ihe date has been set the camcorder will enter the automatic date recording mode auto matically DATE Button 1 Press the small bu
19. 0 Using the AC Adaptor ceeeeceeeeee 20 Using a Car Battery Gigs Mele Meats 21 Inserting and Removing Cassettes 22 Inserting a Cassette ecseesseseeeens 22 Removing a Cassette ccsseceneeenees 22 Protecting Recorded Material 22 items Selectable with Menu Displays 23 Menu selectable in the CAM mode 23 Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode 23 How to select items and set them 23 REMAINING Tape ccsssessesssssssrsenenaveseoess 24 Using the Linear Time COURIER cute tune 24 Switching On Screen Display On Off 24 Demonstration Mode ccccccsssssseceeensreeeeee 24 Recording PHE Quality image on Normal Tape for VM H765LA VM H665LA 25 Tape Analyzer ATRS auto tape recording system for VM H765LA VM H665LA 25 Setting the Date and Time sien state 26 Basic Techniques Making a Basic pec EE EEE 28 Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording sec ecsiiaa cuca ca uudecvasccasdetncect 29 Using Instant Review sssecsese Glen aes 29 E8 Using Auto FOCUS nue sserirrrisrrrreeress aviakes 30 Using the Power Zoom eee Siig beans 31 Using the Digital Zoom EEA 31 ISTIC RO ies viniani aei 31 Playback A A EEE EET ENAR aordi 32 Using Still ie aoa E hin Adah tie Ss 33 Using Forward and Reverse Search Tasia 33 Advanced Techniques Date Recording saussisso EE ad 235 Using Manual Focus
20. 3 aK h Shoulder strap Part No TS14621 e is e o oe ae i ar gt 2 j j i i i E EE E S oat e e e e e e EEC e e e gt e ee o s VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA ES 1 Built in DC Light 056 for VM H765LA VM E565LA 2 Lens Door p28 The lens door will open automatically when the camcorder is set to the camera CAM mode Power Zoom Control p31 Cassette Eject Switch p22 Shouider Strap Slot p16 Charge Indicator p17 Record Indicator p28 infrared Receiver p14 Microphone 10 CAM OFF VIDEO Power Switch p28 OO NAO W CAM Set to this position to record VIDEO Set to this position to play back a tape 11 Diopter Control p16 To adjust the viewfinder eyepiece to suit your eye sight 12 Electronic Viewfinder p16 13 DC Light Switch p56 for VM H765LA VM ES65LA To switch the DC light between ON OFF and AUTO E10 11 12 13 aay D e A eal mon as 14 Hand Strap p16 15 Cassette Hoider p22 Insert cassette here 16 Microphone Jack for VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA Connect external microphone not supplied here 17 Audio Video Output Jacks Behind the jack cover p50 Connect the provided AV cable from this jack to the AV input ja
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22. CAM 7 Press and hold the A V DUB button then press OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to PLAY This places the camcorder A V DUB VIDEO pause mode II disappears replaced by Insert a previously recorded tape in the cam A V DUB U corder 8 Press the Start Stop button on the camcorder or 3 Use the wireless remote control and press the START STOP PAUSE on the remote control PLAY button Use the PLAY FFWD and REW The audio video dubbing starts When the lin buttons to find the place where you want to stop ear time counter reaches 0 00 00M the cam dubbing corder stops automatically recording only the 4 Display the linear time counter with memory portion of the tape that you selected Using Memory p45 Press the COUNTER Note if the camcorder is in AV DUB pause or RESET button to set the linear time counter to STILL mode for more than 5 minutes the cam 0 00 00M corder stops automatically to protect the tape Use the REW and PLAY buttons to find where Note When the audio video dubbed portion is you wish to start dubbing played back noise may appear at the end of Place the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM _ the dubbed portion position The record pause indicator H appears and the camcorder is rea dy to record VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E53 ulti Playback mis camcorder c output signal format with which a T7 Connect the camcorder to PAL TV as shown in t
23. E51 Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR Connect the camcorder to a VCR to copy your or a friend s home 8mm recordings fo VHS T Connect your camcorder to the VCR following Note if the VCR is connected to a television Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV on and the VCR TV selector is set to VCR you can pages 50 51 monitor the Tape being dubbed pages 50 51 sate roy Turn on your VCR and place it in the camcorder Note Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low as possible during dubbing Otherwise the played back pictures could be distorted Note During multi playback PAL60 output M PAL output dubbing may not be possible with some VCRs input mode consult your VCR manual for details Operate the television as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR 3 Hold down the small button of the CAM 7 OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO A Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR Set the VCR to record Play the tape from the camcorder while record ing on the VCR E52 HITACHI Using Audio Video Dubbing Use audio video dubbing to record audio and video from the camcorder s built in microphone and camcorder onto a previously recorded tape in the camcorder A V DUB Button REW Button X WO fo COUNTER RESET Button is DISPLAY Button START STOP PAUSE Button F FWD Button PLAY Button STOP Button 1 Hold down the small button on the
24. EW button to display ON While you approach a small subject While you walk around While you record from inside a moving vehicle mg 5 ress the MENU but appears in the upper a te ror LCD monitor S Menu Select Buttons AE Pay i sianeW ey OK STOP IN SELECT Press the Start Stop button to start recording When EIS is eroded the viewfinder or LCD se monitor image shakes with a slight delay q1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Note EIS may not function if you use a wide or tele converier lens Press the MENU button The menu display will Note It is recommended that you do not use appea the EIS function when using a tripod The sensor i would detect vibrations from the tripod which case the picture would be blurred Notes for VM H665LA VM E5S65LA VM ES63LA When the EIS function is engaged in the SMENUPENO on vicinity of the zoorn range with ZOOM dis et eee ee played in the viewfinder or on the LCD 3 Press the STOP or PLAY button to select EIS ee end the Image size will change but this is normal When the EIS function is engaged the pic ture becomes rough When ine EIS function is engaged the anc of view at the wide angle end become narrower f E A SEEE Ce Using Quick Edit ch for the end of previously pane a pa jad spot on your it te quick d oe i e cal smcord
25. M H765LA VIV H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E31 es You can view recorde yor ed pic pu Note Make sure t nar PALEO does not appear inthe ii no color will ap H gt lt FLAY Button REW Button A PLAY EN y FF Button Las REW FF ey Ee ie STOP Button Open the LCD monitor and then adjust the angle of the monitor Opening the LCD Monitor p14 9 Hold a the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO 3 Press the REW button to rewind the tape For fast forwarding the tape press FF Press the PLAY button and play back the tape To adjust the volume press the FOCUS VOL conte buttons When either button is pressed the volume adjustment display will appear on the LCD monitor for about 5 seconds Press amp to increase the volume or press W to decrease it After 5 seconds the ree display will automatically disappez oe 0 03 32_ ee al ia iti i U VOL j EEEE ee ures on the LCD monitor immediately after recording ved Viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If itis disple n the played back picture Multi Playback 054 FOCUS VOL Control Buttons Note Decrease the sound volume of the cam corder when you play pais a Hacer by connecting the camcorder to your TV if the volume of the camcorder is set to maximum the played back picture may be distorted Make sure that the volume is not set to maxi
26. ND flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape cassette Nole If the camcorder js left in record ae use mode for more than 5 minutes the camcc tums off automatic ay Tor start ite Start Stop button and the camcorder r record pause mode HITACHI You change the angle of fhe LCD monitor so that the picture on the LCD screen can be monitored trom ae yent positions See LCD Monitor p14 for the range in which you can change the angle of fhe LCD monitor Nole You need the remote contro to operate the camcorder Recording an Image of Yourself while Monitoring the LCD Screen 1 Open t me LCD monitor Opening the LCD Monitor p14 Turn the LCD monitor so the monitor screen faces the same direction as the lens Note When you record an image of yourself the image displayed on the LCD monitor will become a mirror image The on screen display on the LCD monitor will also be as if reflected ona eae camera lens so that it o zes g ie o D screen may be viewed easily Press the START STOP button on the remote con Note When you record an We of a trol and the camcorder will begin recording the on screen display will di recording status indicator REC tored 8 Using Instant Review Use this feature to view the last few seconds of the tape you shot Set the camcorder to record pause mode and tap the REW button The last few
27. ROM CHILDREN AND PETS 1 Open the clock battery cover iF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT Clock battery cover WARNING BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF 4 NOT HANDLED PROPERLY DO NOT RECHARGE DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE Nofe Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell Sony Panasonic Sanyo or Toshiba bot tery part no CR2025 only Use of another bat tery coud lead to risk of fire or explosion Install the battery with terminal facing Note Dispose of battery safely in accordance outwards with local laws Do pot oe ose of in fre Nole Do not snort circuit the battery Note Do not hok pe battery with fhe NETIC Tweezers Note Keep the battery in a dark cool dry olace 3 Close the cover Using the Infrared Remote Control Installing the Remote Control Batteries The remot Portal re jiras Rayo A A rj control requires fwo AA batteries Ke attach the cover to the remote control Slicle the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it and then insert the batteries Be care ful to install with correct polari ty Cautions on the bateries Do not use the old andn time Donotmixt gt Do not short to Throwin os ae int 3 Wien liquic g leaks wine inser new DO Hi w batteries at the same itofeco moletely anc tren VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E1 ESY Operating Your Comcorder r
28. Tele Converter Lens 55 Using the Built in DC Light for VM H765LA VM E565LA asescar 56 General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads 57 Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder aa 57 Periodic Maintenance un ssssrersrrssrrereser n 58 Troubleshooting ccceseeeeeeees eer 58 Specifications nre Re EET ESTES 60 Available Accessories we ESENE data 62 HITACHI time Ime Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the cam corder None of these processes are complex Set aside some relax and familiarize yourself with this quality instrument Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi 8mm camcorder The More comfortable and familiar you are with the machine and its features the more you can make it do for you Let s get started iti is crucial that you read and understand all the safety instructions before you begin If you haven t read the safety instructions yet please take Components and Accessories Check that you have all the following components a the time to do so now l a AC adaptor VM ACESA b Battery pack VM BPL13 Za WA nd accessories before proceeding c Remote control d Remote control VM RME611A Part No HL11231 bateries AA size e Backup battery CR2025 pH Audio Video cable Part No EW12143 g Audio Video cabl Part No EW1094
29. The first character will flash Use the FF button to select the corrected Use the PLAY and STOP bi character 4 Press the TITLE button and use the PLAY and STOP button to lo sei the desired color Note if the VIDEO swi VIDEO you co ect color t appear in white Press the TITLE button to store the corrected title in memory character to be uttons to correct the D 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 7 Locate the point of the tape where you wish to record the title Using Quick Edit p44 3 Press the TITLE button 4 Use the REW button to select the title the title you have created or the existing title in cam corder you have memorized on page 47 you wish to record 5 Press the Start Stop button to start recording the title 6 Press the TITLE button to stop recording the title The title graphics disappear from the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the camcorder can record normally Recording a Title while Transferring a Tape sssssssaaccc Connect the camcorder to the VCR p50 Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 sec onds The title setting mode will be entered 3 Use the REW PLAY and STOP buttons to select the title from memory and then press the TITLE button to set the title 4 Press the TITLE button to turn title off 5 Turn on the VCR and set it to record Hold down the small
30. To switch between auto focus and manual focus or to control focus while in manual focus mode VIDEO mode To control playback volume 32 BLC Backlight Compensation Button p43 When recording a subject in bright light hold this button down to compensate for lighting on tape 33 MENU Button p23 To display the menu 34 DC IN Jack p21 Use this jack to power the camcorder from the AC adapter or from battery in your vehicle E11 37 38 35 Tape Transport and Menu Setting Buttons p23 32 Tape Transpor Buttons P PLAY To play back tape 44 REW To rewind tape MSTOP To stop tape gt gt FWD To fast forward tape Menu Setting Buttons To select menu items and set details 36 FADE Button p40 To select the desired fade mode 37 Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket 38 PROGRAM AE Button p42 for VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA To change the exposure REMOTE CONTROL 39 Recorder Remote Control Same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder 40 COUNTER RESET Button only on the remote control p45 To reset the time counter to 0 00 00 41 A V DUB Buton only on the remote control 053 To dub audio and video HITACHI ar If allows the camcorder to retain the ae Hin gs a en Te power source is removed it has a dife soan of about a year Clock batten WARNING KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY install the battery to prevent misplacing it F
31. ames To select an item whose aw mode you wish to change Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the Press PLAY to move the desired item cursor up Use the FF or REW button to select the desired mode EN PLAY N Press the MENU button again to determine the mode qe VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA To select the mode of the cS SNE item you have chosen ae To select an item whose mode you wish to change Press STOP to move the cursor down E23 Remaining Tape ine tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and play back using seven dashes This feature is handy when recording since If lets you know how long you can record on the loaded tape Insert a cassette into the camcorder and start recording or playback 10 seconds later the remaining tape will be e ed When the cas sette is ejected the display will disappear 5 is displayed a 10 seconds after the tape starts to run Nofe The tape remaining disolay appears 10 seconds after the tape starts to run Note When the remaining tape time becomes Using the Linear Time Counter The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours minutes and seconds helping you to keep track of how long you ve been filming or time you have left to film before running out of tape Switching On Screen Display On Off TAPE END less Than about thre
32. and zoom Continuous Recording EVE when using the viewfinder LCD when using the LCD monitor C EVF LCD Typical Recording EVF when using the viewfinder LCD when sa the LCD monitor Notes on the Battery itis recommended that the battery always be lef in tne discharged state when not in use an charged before you use it Avoid storing a fully charged bote store if in a place ie the This will damage the battery 2 De not Pet Gs ee ai ten ery and do not temperature is high nperature below AT ex o at high temperature th aged Do not attach a hot battery to the camcorde Allow it to cool THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BAT TE OR AC ADAPTOR THROWING THE BATTERY INTO FIRE OR EXPOSING IT TO EXCESSIVE HEAT ABOVE 1405 F 60 C MAY CAUSE INJURY HITACHI Checking the Battery s Charge A batery charge indicator is located on the upper right corner of the viewfinder or LCD moni for One of six symbols dispiays when the batterv is used Note The battery charge indicator does not appear when the camcorder is powered by the AC adaptor Knowing Remaining Battery Power Time lf you use the VM BPL30 lithium ion battery optional to power the camcorder you can find ing out how much camcorder operating time remains with the battery The VM BPL30 measures the battery consumption calcu
33. automatically turn off In such a case turn the camcorder on again Note If the LIGHT switch is set fo AUTO and the camcorder is pointed at a white subject with high reflectivity in a dark place from a short dis tance the light may turn on or off In this case set the LIGHT switch to ON Nolte The light wil turn off during quick edit or i review even if you have manually turned on 7 D q fight wil not turn on when the CAM DEO switch is set to VIDEO Note Ifi gt is no cassette in ine camcorder or if a recording prevented cassette js inserted with the LIGHT switch set to AUTO the fight will automatically go out after 5 minutes CAUTION Tum the light on only when you need it otherwise the operating time of the battery pack to the power consumo tion of CAUTION Do not hold the unit by the light wnen carrying as this could cause s i a mafun E56 HITACHI General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camcorder causing the playback picture to become blurred or appear as if video information is lost This often means that the video heads are dirty Use a video head cleaner such as a dry type head cleaning tape to clean the heads If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center for professional head cleaning Cleaning the Lens and Pictu
34. ay the date along with the te after selecting the color the date will be displayed in the same color E47 A title contains two lines ofu up t for creating a title Note Be sure to insert the clock battery before tery inserted if will eased Connect the camcorder to a power source Hold down the small OFF VID or V Pa ition on the CAM 1O switch and slide it to either CAM No Qn ga a flashing cursor nder or on the LCD moni te appears press o PLAY ye screen for creatin title a PENRAI Use the FF button to pla wish to begin your title U SE a d LAY and STOP f er of your title e the cursor where ycu buttons to select the Once you ve selected a character press the FF 4 button to set it Fi Complete t E button The color select mode zed and you can now color the cre s the PLAY i or STOP on to select the od title You can ies e from seven colors white yellow cyan magenta red green and blue Note lf the CAM OFF V iis set fo VIDEO you appear in w E48 He wil to 16 characters per line The camcorder contains 81 diffe creating a tHe disappear when the bar Although a ii ery providing Boner TO oe ne camco e viewfi a e D gt current nes can ABCDEFGH RSTUVWXY S22 5 7 Z Se vk i Correcting Errors Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 se conds
35. ch will be superimposed on the playback picture seen on the connected TV OFF Information on tape remaining time counter etc is not displayed Note The battery remaining power level will be displayed when you use a battery pack as a power supply Note The date and recording status are cis played on the LCD moniter 5 Press the MENU button at is set in this camcorder has been set or the clock battery is dead the demonstration mode will automatically engage START The demonstration mode will ines start after the MENU button is pressed and START is specified OFF The demonstration 5 Press the MENU button mode is off Note The demonstration mode will continue unti power is Turned off or the ite J buton is pressed and AUTO or OFF is specified HITACHI Recording Hifi Quality Image on Normal Tape for VM H765LA VM H665LA Using the menu you can record on normal 8 mm tape and get picture quality equivalent to Pi oo Insert a normal 8 mm tape Press the Start Stop button alten f Note We recommend that you use an HG Camcorder will automatically judge whether or yj grade tape not upgrade recording is possible with the a D Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM inserted tape Note It ils recommended that you use camcorder or a Hitachi FET camcorc olay back the tapes recorded with this func ton Other camcorders may not be able tc play back those tapes Note ON is n
36. ck of your TV or VCR The jacks on camcorder differ for each model as follows VM H765LA has S VIDEO jack and stereo audio output jacks VM H665LA has S VIDEO jack and monaural audio output jack VM ES565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA monaural audio output jack has Pe EE oS E a ea te nae VM H765LA VM H665LA VM ESS5LA VM ES63LA VM E465LA Ta HITACHI 27 28 29 30 18 LCD Brightness Controls p14 19 2 5 inch LCD Monitor 014 20 Speaker p32 21 Power Supply Attachment section p17 22 Clock Battery Compartment p13 23 Sub Power Switch STANDBY Pressing the Start Stop button will start recording The camcorder will not enter the record mode even if the Start Stop button is pressed 24 Start Stop Button p28 33 This works as a recording start stop button in the CAM mode and as a playback pause button in the VIDEO mode 25 BATT EJECT Lever p18 Sliding and then holdin g this switch remove the battery from the camcorder 26 Shoulder Strap Slot p16 27 LCD Monitor OPEN Button p14 To open the LCD monitor LOCK VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA 31 32 33 34 28 DATE Button p26 To set the date or display it 29 TITLE Button p46 To select or create a title or display one 30 EFFECT Button p37 To record digitally processed image or play back picture with digital effect added 31 FOCUS VOL Control Buttons p32 36 CAM mode
37. deo cable instead of the yellow VIDEO plug VM H765LA Stereo Type with S VIDEO se Stereo Type Monanural sales AUDIO VIDEO E50 HITACHI VM H66SLA Stereo Type with S VIDEO Jack auno IDE BQO O gt VM ES65LA VM ES63LA VM E465LA Stereo Type with S VIDEO Jack AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO FPO OLO OC N CAM OFF VIDEO Switch Connect your camcorder and TV or VCR using the provided A V cable as illustrated on pages 50 51 2 Insert a previously recorded cassette into the camcorder 3 Turn on your TV and or VCR and place it in the camcorder input mode consult your TV or VCR manual for details 4 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO 5 Press the PLAY button to begin playback 6 Press the STOP button when finished Stereo Type Monanural Type AUDIO VIDEO Ga FN ai AoT ki i Stereo Type Monanural Type JDO VIDEO AUDIO VIBES i m wk Sapient oS PLAY UREW FFL LSet STOP m wae j poe ee i Note Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low as possible when the monitor is open If you fail fo do so the play ack pictures may be distorted Note If is recommended that you close the LCD monitor to save power whenever you play back a picture on a TV VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA
38. e Use the wireless remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance The PLAY F F REW STOP e PAUSE START STOP and ZOOM butions on the wireless remote control operate the functions of the cor responding buttons on the camcorder Aim the wireless remote control at the infrared receiver of the camcorder Note Use the wireless remote control within the range of the infrar i receiver of the cam corder shown abov Note The wireless remote control may not function in strong light such as direct sunlight or very brighi artificial lighting Noile Clear a direct path from the wireless remote control to the infrared receiver The wireless remote control won t work if an ob stacie blocks the infrared rays Note The remote control code of this cam corder is Hitachi code VCR2 If you have a VCR with the same code your Hitachi VCR may mal function when you use the camcorder s wire less remote control Infrared receiver m LCD Monitor When using the LCD monitor during recording and playback you can adjust the brightness of its screen and the angle of the monitor Opening the LCD Monitor decrease it After 5 seconds the adjustment dis Press the OPEN button to open the LCD moni play will automatically disappear tor Note Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches ihe picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder OPEN Button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Scr
39. e FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasona ble pro tection aoa st harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instr uctio may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee thati ees ference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment fdo es cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined oy turning gth eeq juipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the follo wing mea sures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betweent the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receive nected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture void the user s authority to operate the equipment j l Notes This unit uses 8mm video format cassettes Itrecords and plays back in the SP mode ee 3 mm sec Itcannot record and play back in the LP mode 7 2 mm sec VM H765LA uses a Hi Fi stereo sound s system When a tape recorded by this camcorder is played by a conventional 8mm camcorder monaural sound is output When a
40. e minutes flashes In the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Turn the camcorder on to dis Second play the linear time counter Minute The linear time counter keeps Hae track from when you load a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0 00 00 when the cassette is ejected Using menu selection you can turn off the camcorder status display during recording and playback and turn it on again afterwards T Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 2 Press the MENU button f lt MENUD gt ER Press the REW or FF but ton to select the desired L mode LCD Information on the tape remaining time counter etc is displayed on the LCD monitor LCD LINE M is displayed beside the time Demonstration Mode A MENU EIS FF E f y ge yey WHITE BAL AUTO Press the PLAY or STOP D zou 100 7 eer e TAPE OFF button to select DIS ats OFF DISPLAY o PLAY DEMO AUTO ENU gt END eii Using the menu you can switch the demonstration mode tha Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 2 Press the MENU button button to select DEMO Press the REW or FF but ton to select the desired mode AUTO If you leave the camcorder for 10 min utes without inserting a cassette when no date E24 PAs Press the PLAY or STOP pa a counter Memory Feature p45 When LCD LINE is specified you can view the information in the memory displayed on the LCD monitor whi
41. ed section to familiarize your self with the controls and prepare you for recording e A Basic Techniques section to allow you to use your video camcorder quickly and confi dently before advancing to the more sophisti cated features of the Hitachi VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA e Advanced Techniques to help you with some of e exciting sophisticated features of the itach VM H7 65LA VM H665LA VM I SLA VM E563LA VM E465LA We hope you will take the time to learn about these func tions since they have bee an araen for you You can use the video camcorder without read ing this section e A General Maintenance section to help your purchase in good repair keep E Be sure not to leave the ca where the temperature excee the pickup device may be sued Dangerous includes Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine Near heating DRS Do not leave the viewfinder lens and the liquid crystal display LCD screen ee sunlight for a prolonged period or the phosphorescent sur face of the cathode ray tube and the LCD panel may be damaged We want this manual to be as helpful as possible so if includes two easy ways fo find the infor mation you need e A quick index for the information you use most often this page A detailed table of contents directing you to spe cific information quickly page 8 Get to know your video camcorder by
42. een Range in which the LCD Monitor Note Even when the picture on the LCD moni can be moved d video will not tor is adjusted the recorde 1 Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources p20 2 Pr ress the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM or VIDEO CAM OFF VIDEO Switch 3 Use the brightness control buttons to adjust the brighin of the LCD screen When either but ton is pressed the brightness control display will appear on the LED monitor for about 5 sec onds Press amp to increase brightness or Y to 2 E14 HITACHI Viewed from Side LCD Screen Ifthe LCD monitor is turned 90 so that it faces the same direction as the lens when the camera signal is being recorded during recording recording pause instant review editing A V dubbing or A V dubbing pause the image on the monitor screen will become a mirror image and the viewfinder will turn on The on screen display on the LCD monitor will disappear Active Screen Cautions on LCD Monitor Screen Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers as the screen could get dirty and the picture will not be seen clearly If the LCD screen becomes dirty use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt If the camcorder is used in a cold place and becomes too cold the LCD screen will be dim for a while after the power is turned on When the temperature inside the camcorder rises the brightness
43. ems Precautions WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copy ight law may apply to private in home video ng of copyrighted materials This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 stal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than 99 99 of its picture elements pixels tive but some less than 0 01 may appear as colored bright dots This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches he limits of current technology are effe E2 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 Information for VM H765LA VM H665LA This camcorder can use Bl and HIE video cas settes It automatically determines the loaded cas sette is El or MED and records and plays it back correctly HITACHI Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device mise accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This e a iipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of th
44. er is in recor sige pate aes hold down UR REW or PLAY button and visually search oe A e e on oe the camcorder L oni isp pressed rE k e viewTiner on ine oron the cor ae TV E44 HITACHI i mero memoriz io ocate those hat the date and time are set a power source and slide the CAM j DEO ae to oe the DISPLAY button on display SEARCH in the D monitor a 3 Press the REW button to search for the start pa from which you last made a recording r the FF button to recording end position 44 5 cA RCH will appear while the start position is being searched for SEARCH PP while the end position is being searched for When the required position is located the cam corder enters the stop mode and SEARCH pears from the viewfinder or LCD moni Using Memory The linear time counter n s the start and end positions of recordings T later as long as the cassette is lef mory stops a rewinding tape at approximately 0 00 00M This feature he Note if you have function will not operate wit When a cassette is inserted ant di the is stared ihe position is ing start position on thot day Note f the clock bat date search fi o a 101 the battery providing corder is re MAS Note When the cassette another came order the does not operate Note The date search function is released when you press the STOP button during dc search mode Note if
45. g recording or 4 effect modes during playback Digital Effects Recording The digital processor in this camcorder allows you to record picture and add special effects 16X9 recording mode a negative image negative positive mode a symmetric image obtained by plac ing a mirror at the center of the screen haif mirror mode an image in mosaic mosaic mode andan oil painting look fart mode Each time the EFFECT button is pressed the recording mode is switched r 18X9 NEGPOS MIRROR gt 18X9 Mode Negative Positive Mode Half mirror Mode Diet EO ate m aaacasa l ART MOSAIC ee ee sll L J e Normal Mode Art Mode Mosaic Mode VIV H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E37 Activating Digital Effecis Recording 1 Place the camcorder in the record pause mode y Press the EFFECT button to select the digital effects record mode you want 16X9 16X9 Mode The picture format can be switched from 4 3 the picture format of an ordinary TV set to 16x9 The top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor become black bars uu Normal Mode 16X9 Mode NEGPOS Negative Positive Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will become negative Normal Mode Negative Positive Mode MIRROR Half mirror Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will change to a symmetric image on the left and right
46. he figure on pages 50 and Turn the TV onan dselect the TV video input the TV to the PAL60 mode et the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the cam Seis r to VIDEO Press the MENU butto The menu display appear w f i E Press the STOP or PLAY button to select PAL CONV lt MENUDEND J Press the FF or REW but MENU ton to display PAL60 ann aan nc or M PAL SMENU gt END 7 Press the MENU button E54 can convert an NISC recorded tape into PAL60 format signal PAL a PAL TV can be used fo view a tape recorded on an NT 8 a the PLAY button of the AL60 or M PA L will apr ir oe or on the LCD monitor 9 When playback is finished set the CAM O VIDEO switch to OFF ae yas Connect the camcorder to a TV monitor vhich has a vertical sync adjustment circuitry a ume for 60 Hz and which can also be locked into the PAL60 mode Refer to the TV instruction manual for details on how to set the TV Note This carncorde PAL6O system Note Depending on the state of the tape recorded this function may not ae ite nor mally Note This function will be released when the camcorder is turned off annot record using the dhe ER PE HITACHI TBC Time Base Corrector ON or OFF With TBC specified ON you can suppress fluctuations or distortion in picture that may occur when tapes recorded by other camcorders are played back or any di
47. is open T Slide Up Stage m A on E22 HITACHI items Selectable with Menu Displays The items that can be selected depend on the position of power switch Note The VM H765LA menu displays are used for the following explanation Some items do not appear depending on ihe model Menu selectable in the CAM mode When the MENU button is pressed the following menu display will appear To correct camera shake p44 only for VM H765LA NC To record in optimum status IM TI66 A VM ES65I A X MENU a VM gee A VM ES65LA BELTS ORE wae to match tape being used VM ES63LA _L WHITE BAL AUTO p25 only for VM H765LA To lock the white balance _ 2 200M Aeon VM H665LA p43 Af ATRS OFF a i i Z DISPLAY LCD To turn the on screen display To select the digital zoom DEMO AUTO ee on or off p24 a lt MENU gt END 91i ON To select thec eer l To select the demonstration To upgrade normal tape mode p24 p25 only for VM H765LA VM H665LA Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode Pressing the MENU button will display the following fa EE A EE MENU To ensure playback of r IEIS a I E E er res T ET stable pictures p55 a e i ai AVEW APE PAYDAY i NA connecting the camcorder A to a PAL TV p54 N To turn the on screen display on or off p24 lt MENUD gt END How to select items and set them 1 Press the MENU button G
48. lates the remaining battery time and displays it Gn 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 nge for some time Note The remaini ing battery time will appear 10 15 Secor es ae or the CAM OFF VIBEO in the Note When the remaining time decreases to 5 minutes or less the time disp We recc gaie oe lay wil disappear mimend thar you replace the battery if you connect t he VM BPL30 naning k i Sri battery with IDSrTarures ery will be ee tire VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA This flashing symbol indi cates a battery nearly out of power Use an alternative power source or charge the battery before continuing to use the camcorder Note The remaini dae OC o time will not appear nee you cre recording an Image of yourself or the LCD monitor is put back to car corder wit i creen facing to the side Note FY yo ou eje gt d power wi ii shut f A a the camcorder will stop When the pottery is discharged immediately remove it from the camcorder and charge a D Nole When the VM BPL3O bate batery char ndicator match the ng battery time display dn minutes in s refer to the remaining To display the correct remai
49. light conditions and narrowing it when bright light is available When the cam corder is turned off the iris fuily closes When you are filming a subject in front of a bright ly lit background press and hold the BLC button It will correct the lighting on the tape a BLC Bu tton Locking the White Balance This camcorder adjusts the white balance automatically auto white balance U sing the menu you can lock the optimum white balance set in the auto white balance status MENU Button 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 4 Press the FF or REW button to display LOCK 2 Press the MENU button The menu display will a i appear ete CAL One D ZOON X100 ATR OFF DISPLAY LCD DENO AUTO lt MENUDEND i Press the MENU button The menu display will poner te disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder 3 Press the STOP or PLAY button to select Note if the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to ON HITE BAL VIDEO locking will be released and AUTO will be specified again Note if unnatural colors appear c monitor with WHITE BAL LOCK the white balance or specify WHITE AUTO paanuman eanna VIM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E43 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer fo y a Da H665LA VM E565LA V OA er EIS corrects sight shaking of the image being recorded and is effective 4 Press the FF or R
50. mm x 202 mm 1 84 Ibs approx 836g without battery pack and cassette 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C Video Recorder Specifications Format Record playback Video signal Tape speed Video output Audio output Fast forward rewind time Camera Specifications Scanning Required minimum illumination Pickup device Lens Lens diameter E60 8mm Two video record playback heads EIA standard NTSC color 14 3 mm sec 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 7 8 dBs 316mVrms Less than 8 minutes with P6 120 cassette 525 lines 60 fields 30 frames VM H765LA 0 5 ix VM H665LA 0 5 Ix VM ES65LA 0 3 Ix VM ES563LA 0 3 Ix VM E465LA 0 3 Ix 1 4 CCD F1 6 3 8 4 88 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions 46mm HITACHI For U S A only HITACHI To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day GOO ITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure y eee a network of Hitachi Authc hours of trouble free operation from yee unit However s vice Facilities has been establishex i sili ity will provide you with a wenient J expedient assis stance Our servic Hotline hi Author cility nearest you a eee present proof of purchase mo deliv y Au ironed S ility an J service will be rendered in accordance wi
51. ning battery lime on camcorder Fully charge the battery before use e Turn the camco on and leave it pointing at a still subject for about 30 seconds Do not move the camcorder during this time ne time open and you are using the close the LCI D mc camcorder m s ise Camcorder Power Sources You can use fhe charged battery pack AC adaptor provided or car battery cord optional to power the camcorder After use be sure to remove the power supply Using Battery Pack z 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the cam corder See pages 17 18 for attachment and charging of battery pack Using the AC Adaptor l Please ensure that the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is any power supply ie battery AC adaptor etc in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching NS To AC Outlet AC aN EE J Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC Note The AC adaptor can be used around the outlet Make sure that the wide blade fits into world An AC plug adaptor is required in some the wide slot If it doesn t fit try reversing it If foreign countries If you need one purchase It you still cannot make fit the blades fully into the ce cea eek be ect outlet either contact an electrician to replace Ee as ee your obsolete outlet or use a polarized cord or amit E Le ad outlet accessory 7 9 Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camcorder AC Plug Adap
52. ntact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock not us i polarized plug with an extension cord tacle or other outlet unless the blades can FDE fully inserted withor e exposure If you 7 with all warnings on the video ating instruct t ble need an extension s a polari 5o Power Sources This video product sous be operated only from the type of power source eet on the marking label your home If you are not Sure of the type o powe eae tyo ur video d pply to aler or local power company For from battery power or other ting instructions ie tha oper erloading Do not overload as this your enjoymen it re operating your video product and keep acture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design and accessory equipment oly cords should kely to be walked on or 7 Power Cord Protection Powersup be routed so that th es are not lik pinched by items placed upo attention to cords at plugs convenience where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation 3 vided for vent tiation to ensure reliable operation o product and to p T not be blocked or cove eh The ees should neve by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug o face This video product should never be placed near or cee a radi ator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unle
53. o product due to lightning arid power g g f at ind on the video tnis video product leit unattended and unplug it ee he wall o This will prevent damage rine surges VIV H765LA VM H665LA VM ES565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA t and utlet SERVICE Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product o DFO yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 17 Conditions Requiring Service Unolu product from the wall outlet and refer ne to service personnel under the following conditio a When the power supply cord or plug is dan d b ff liquid i has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video pr c ft 20 product has been exposed to rain or w d Hf the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust el those controis that are covered by the operating instructi Impr ope er adjustment of other controls may result in oe and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been darnaged f When the video product exhibi change in perform ance this indicates ar 18 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are equired have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses pave the same Safety characteristics
54. o zoom up com pe A a to your subject If you don t use the T trol to zoom to ie picture you want the pic a e may fall out of focus when actual recording starts 3 Pr Power Zoom Control i ss the FOCUS VOL control far or Y l near button until the subject is in focus FOCUS VOL Control Buttons Use the power zoom W control to zoom back to the picture you desire Note To return to auto focus press the FOCUS VOL control buttons and the FOCUS disap pears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Using X500 Digital Zoom 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 OFEF 4 Press the FE or REW but VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM ton to display X500 Press the M EN U button The menu display will R TO appear E oe E 5 cxewsen ani Press the MENU button The menu display will Zz disappear from the I Hs monitor or viewfinder Note This dighal z may degrad tion and ment imitations ar Corder Move Press the STOP or PLAY button to select DZOOM E36 HITACHI gital Effects Functions Use the digital effect feature fo attach special video effects fo your recording and playback Select from five effect modes durin
55. on the LCD monitor wil set ine EAR again PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETTE Symplom Check Point amp Correction Z The PLAY button cannot be engaged e5 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO l Picture bends af the foo of TV screen TV receiver is of older type It needs to be modified To work properly with camcorder i ra Tape is damaged 1I Try another cassette volor of your TV screen is too bright too faint or TV set nas VIR circuit Turn it ji off d uring playback char ge D Date search function does not operate Slide the CAM OFF VID EO s switch to M DEO l 2 insert the clock battery set the date and time then start recording Do not remove the clock battery after recording l Do not elect the recore Jed cas Sse tHe Leave itin the cameo a La NENEA ua sate EEE Senate VEE APENA ER LENTEN cist ron Sea ea hanna A AAEE BATTERY CONDITION Symptom Check Point amp Correction epicentre eee one te i eaten ass oo a The W indication in the electronic viewfinder or Try another battery or charge t e battery on the LCD monitor flashes to indicate battery is dis charged The battery level indicator 1 appears differently This does not indicate a fault it is because the on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder power consumed by the LCD monitor and viewfinder is different
56. ot specified for the TAPE menu item with tapes other than normal 8 mm tapes Note The ON specifi s will ME TO switch to OFF automatically when the tape is lt MENUDEND eit ejected or when ihe power supply is removed toys See rats o without the backup battery for clock being inserted Note When this function Is switched to during recording pause noise may appear in the joint of recordings ation of TAPE E5 Normal 8 mm tape Normal 8 mm tape E tape Tape Analyzer ATRS auto tape recording system for VM H765LA VM H665LA This camcorder aute plimum s lly evaluates the tape characteristics during recording in order to ensure tthe CAM OFF VIfE B Press the Start Stop button 3 ATRS will appear on the screen for approx 5 seconds Note When tape is ified the ATRS menu ite Erara a ge Note When tape ise removed without the being inserted after OR menu item will return to Note When this function is switched to c recording pause noise may a eae of recordings ON ATRS VIV H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E25 Setting the Date and Time Take ihe time fo set the date and time now The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them tater Use the following procedure to set up the disolay G ihe curent date
57. r set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the camcorder to OFF position CAUTIONS During operation and or after use of the ight the front surface and lamp of the light will be very hot To avoid burns or hair dam age de not touch them with your hand When the light is on do not allow water to drop on the light When the light is on avoid subjecting the LIGHT Switch Built in DC Light CAM OFF VIDEO Switch 4 Make sure that a fully charged battery pack is light to impacts or sharp vibrations attached Do not cover the light with paper or other p Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM and objects since the air flow will be interrupt then set the LIGHT switch to AUTO when ed resulting in possible overheating hoz ard required Never use the light in the vicinity of explos a Sh e E Note When ihe HGH switch is set fo ON the ive or highly inflammable materials light will turn on whenever you make a record After using the light cool the light section ng POS TRS oa sufficiently before storing the camcorder in Note if tne LIGHT switch is set to AUTO the light the case may not turn on immediately The lamp can only be replaced by a ser Note If the light turns on for more than 5 min vice engineer If the lamp has blown con utes with the LIGHT switch set to AUTO or sult your nearest service center ON when the camcorder is in the record pause mode the camcorder and light will
58. re Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user cleaned if dust dirt or other foreign matter adheres to it Reference Ma rk Push ASX Turn the eye cup counter Clean the picture tube face 3 Align the reference mark clockwise until it stops and lens To prevent on eye cup with the top then pull it out to remove scratching use a soft non edge of notch and push abrasive cloth swab or the eye cup directly then lens cleaning paper turn the eye cup clockwise i to secure it VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E57 eee Periodic Maintenance A precision electromechanical device the Hitachi VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM ES63LA VM E465LA requires maintenance after a period of normal use We expect that no maintenance other than head anae will be required during the period of warranty unless the camcorder is used either heavily or seldom Defective parts are covered by the warranty Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the owner Consult your dealer or local VCR service center for recommendations regard ing normal maintenance based on your use patterns location and the age of the camcorder Troubleshooting Quality is very important at Hitachi We inspect and check every camcorder carefully at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems If problems de velop please Check the fol lowing possible solu
59. rting and Removing Cassettes p22 If you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor open the LCD monitor if you want to view the picture in the viewfinder leave the LCD monitor closed Make sure that the sub power switch is in the STANDBY position the small button on the CAM OFF DEO switch as you slide it to CAM The lens door will open automatically 11 appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moniter and the camcorder is now ready to record E28 5 When you are ready to record press the Start Stop button REC appears and the camcor der records the picture you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor The record indicator lights when the camcorder starts recording nner 3 6 To stop recording press the Start Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor replaced by H This places the camcorder in standby 7 After recording slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF position to turn off the cam corder Note if the LCD monitor is opened or closed during recording several white stripes may appear in the picture but this does not indi cate a fault However these stripes are record ed with the picture so it is recommended that you do not close or open the LCD monitor dur ing recording Note TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible Noile TAPE E
60. seconds of the tape play back in reverse and then in normal playback mode Note Sound is heard from the speaker during normal pic he camcorder pl lays back to the spot where you 1 and returns to record pause mode standby Press the Start Stop button to resume recording VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA FOO Using Auto Focus The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor automatically unless the manual focus is engaged If FOCUS appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD engaged Press the FOCUS VOL control buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus Manual Focus on page 36 Good Not good peed a on to to Hr m Co me focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually white a Objects at diff in the center of the view tinder or LCD monitor Rapidly moving objects s such as a ebyspot It Dy spot Brightly lit o neon light obje Dark objects 90009 Note With the T ou can use th Objects bel dappled or dus ind water auto focus 100 ae way from the lens and fur away el control you can 5 P inches E30 HITACHI Using the Power Zoom The power zoom W control widens the picture moving the i subject farther away while the power zoom T contro brings the subject closer narrowing the picture If ZOOM
61. ss sees venti lation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they ctrical safety Powerline operated UL c connected to this unit should bear the ing mark or CSA certificati on mark on the accessory itself and d soas to o the o features This will heip ave If in doubt contact qualif 40 Water and Moisture Do not use this video prod near water for near a bath we tub ina wet basement or nea ad service personis e t t E example wash bowl raswimming 11 Accessories stand tripod bre only with e manufa or tabl 2 Ana eed ay mounting Any KCESSIVE TOrce faces m HITACHI 13 Cleaning before cleaning Unplug this video e Do not use damp cloth for cleaning la e ners Usea D ion con es aah oe clean product from the wall outlet ers or aerosol 14 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this ea vee 0 product through openings as they may touch dangerous Is voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or Pecans shock Never spill liquid of a any k 15 Lightning For added protection for during a lightning storm or when it is unused ong periods of time disconne he antenna or cable system to the vide
62. stortion caused by tape streich or inconsis tent tape running that occur when dubbing is repeated T Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the FF button to display ON 4 Press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button 3 Pr Ssst the STOP or PLAY wn Note In some cases fluctuations or distortion in button to select TBC m picture cannot be suppressed even when TBC DISPLAY LCD ON has been specified Note Depending on the tape used playback pictures may fluctuate up and down with TBC cl ON specified In this case specify TBC OFF Attaching a Wide or Tele Converter Lens Screw the lens into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly Note If the tele conversion lens is attached over the lens the four comers of the image will be missing in the wide angle position Use zoom in the telephoto position VM H765LA VM H665LA VIM ES65LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E55 Using the Built in DC Light for VM H765LA VM ES65LA s Use the built in DC light if you wish to shoot objects in dark places When the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO the light turns on automatica at objects in a dark place and turns off when it is pointed at objects ee ee SS iy when the camcorder is pointed in a bright place CAUTION Since the power consumption of the light is high the camcorder operating time will decrease even with a fully charged batery 3 After use set the LIGHT switch to OFF o
63. sure the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set NCe every two seconds the battery could be defective Note The BATT CHARGE indicator will not light at all when the AC adaptor is defective Note You can use the battery before it is com pletely charged Note When charging is complete the BATT CHARGE indicator on the camcorder will light to OFF position CAM OFE VIDEO Switch IF the fully charged battery is removed and then reattached the camcorder will again p Attach the battery pack to the camcorder enter the charge mode and the BATT CHARGE indicator will flash It will take a few Place the battery on the guide platform and minutes for the camcorder to enter the charge slide it down so that it fits into the camcorder complete status Note Charging at low temperatures will decrease charge capacity 5 After charging is complete disconnect the AC adaptor DC plug from the camcorder 6 Disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet 7 Detach the battery from the camcorder Nole Always attach a battery only by the pro Note Always remove the batery from the cedure described here Attaching a battery camcorder after use forcibly could damage it Note Charging will not be performed when 3 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the camcorder butet l is set to CAM or VIDEO However if recordi pause continues for more than 5 minutes Make sure that the wide blade fits into
64. th the terms of the lin on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hi tachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court Vas san Diego CA 92173 el 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 44 2244 fom VIV H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E61 Available Accessories T 7 PARTS NO APPEARANCE PURPOSE PARTS NO APPEARANCE PURPOSE a EEE o CASSETTE TAPE CAR BATTERY CORD DC CORD De power VM a j source for CC80A camcorder using cigarette lighter socket PEPEL ENAS A A ace Ta OEE Z r Stationary i Rechargeable shooting unit VM BPL13 Li on battery for mounting I C1350mAn camcorder NEF Type i an K 4 Rechargeable Lon battery C6000mMAN Type VM BPL30 Lon battery viM BPL6O 3000mAn Type Fitters for soe EOUN cial effects To place an order for any of these items call our toll free number 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 E62 HITACHI To Order in the United States By Phone 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 In Canada Please use Canadian order form in French version of this manual Page 63 FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 VIM H765LA VM H6
65. the recorded time is less than J sec onds the date search function may no yt oper ate normally ee ed by ch function gt IOS in locating a specific point in the tape to which you wish to return An example might be that you have recorded some tape that you have already watched you continue recor ding but do not care to watch the tope yout recorded earlier The memory feature returns you to the recent rece ack of a cassette Press button on the remote Peis you wish to return 9 00 00 utor op E ee and set the VIDEO switch to VIDEO the e DIS PLA Y button on the remote control a with memory is dis 3P Pres ie linez emory function DISPLAY item the tape stops at t the linear time FF as weil i VIV H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA ginning of the most Zan PLAY Butto gt PLAY ANT F Button REW Button 5 fa STOP E a Linear timec er with memory sal and Recording a Title a y sam e Titling function allows you to select one of nine titles stored in camcorder memory or create anew and record if You can choose from six languages to display stored titles Engh French Spanish man italian and Chinese Select or create a title and personalize your recordings while at the e time keeping a permanent visual eroa of what is contained on a tape
66. the video Normal Mode 15X9 Mode l SEPIA Sepia Mode The entire picture will be sepia Sepia Mode Normal Mode VNE H765LA VMV HG65LA V M ES65LA VMI E563LA VM E465LA ART Art Mode The entire picture will take on the look of an oil painting Normal Mode Art Mode B W Black and White Mode The entire picture will be black and white Normal Mode j mede or retum to ti ubbing Note To switch the mal picture during tape dubbing te stop the dubbing an the EFFEC Note When tape stops the nor be restored buton nal picture will E39 Use the fade feature to add a professional fouch to your recordings Use the FADE button to select one of the six facie options Note if you press the EFFECT button after setting the facie function the fade function will be released After setting the digital effect mode reset the facie function 4 White fade Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen wall left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Wipe fade The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a aces ae PN oak 8 a T appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor black screen Fade In Fade Out tli amas i UERN Mosaic fade Fades in from a picture in mosaic or fades out to a picture in mosaic MOS F appears in the upper left corner of the vie
67. the viewfinder or Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired recording mode SPORTS PORTRAIT a ais Sports Mode Portrait Mode acetone a hae SPOTLIGHT ae ae Cee ee Gain Up Mode Spotlight Mode No Display Full Auto Mode In this mode the camcorder au tomatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness Therefore use this mode for standard recording CeCi Sporis Mode Select this mode when recording rapidly moving subjects such as golf or tennis swings etc The subject will be clearly recorded without blurring 204d Porral Mode Select this mode when recording a subject portrait standing out from a blurred background E42 Select Buttons ks PLAY x 4 i qlssReW FF D gt STOP a f ia Pa IZ CEOE Spotlight Mode Select this mode when the contrast ratio of subject is high and the highlighted section area is relative ly small CAINE Gain up mode Select this mode when recording a poorly lit sub ject such as in a dim room ete The entire image will be recorded brighter Press the Start Stop button to start recording To return to the full auto mode press the PRO GRAM AE button HITACHI Using the Backlight Compensation The camcorder contains an auto iris that adjusts the lens aperture depending on the available light widening if under low
68. the wide ae E AR A CAM mode the ca slot If it doesn t fit try reversing it If the blades still do not fit fully into the outlet either gt Q sub power switch is set to contact an electrician to replace your obsolete be performed even when the CAM OFF VIDEO outlet or use a polarized cord or outlet access witch is set to CAM Ory Note if the DC plug is disconnected when the 4 Connect the AC adaptor DC plug to the DC IN battery is attached and the CAM OFF VIDEO jack of the camcorder switch is sei to CAM or VIDEO the camcorder Charging will start within five seconds During will turn off once but then autom n O H i L 1 ae 4 m J 4 ny sat i m i r indicator of the on again Note that the battery wil discharge as is if the camcorder is left asi charging the BATT CHARGE camcorder will flash or lig sht to give you a refe VIM H765LA VIM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E17 Removing the Battery Pack Slide the BATT EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and hoid it then slide the battery to the upper side and remove BATT EJECT I Reference of ease Level approximate charge level of bat ow a BA TT CHARGE i indica ver You can know the a tery by ope erving h tor of car r flas i intervals ond Flashes thre one me eed E ae The camcorder operating time depends on how often you turn power on off and use start stop
69. tions before inquiring about professional service INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE Symptom Check Point amp Correction e Connect the power source Cassette holder cannot be opened when you slide ithe EJECT switch E assette cannot be inserted into cassette compart Load cassette ir 1 direction ind licated by arrow on ment cassette Symptom Check Point amp Correction Picture does not appear in the viewfinder or on the Slide the CAM OFF VI DEC Ys switch hto CAM LCD monitor The camcorder cannot go into the recording mode Check the record protect tab on the cassette See even when the Start Stop button is pressed page 22 for details Picture is out of focus Make sure that FOCUS does not appe arin the Auto focus does not operate i viewfinder or on the LCD o fitis disolayed press FOCUS VOL control buttons to erase it Auto Focus does not opera te if a special effect a ter is attached or the objects shown on page 30 ore i being recorded Joes Not appear Do not remove the c tile viewfinder or on the LCD monitor press the REW When the stored title orememo is displayed in the i i i q qd button al Poe tes een paneer 7 Check Point amp Correction are Remove the power source and the 4 hu after about one minute the viewfinder or
70. tor AC 200 240V not supplied E20 HITACHI Using a Car Battery e dS K camcorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery cord Hitachi VM C8 amp O0A KIT to plug the camcorder into the car s cigarete lighter socket Please ensure that the A M OFF MIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply ie battery AC adaptor etc Car Battery Cord To DC OUTPUT y aa Plug pA g a DC Cord optional i To cigarette lighter To DCIN Jack O J Socket Plug the car battery cord into the car s cigarette Note Only use the car battery cord with cars liphter r socket naving 12 24 volts neguive ground system 2 Connect one end of the DC cord optional to the Note You cannot use the car battery cord to DC IN jack of the camcorder Connect the other charge a battery end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the Note You need the optional VM CC80A KIT car battery cord VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E21 M y Inserting and Removing Cassettes 4 power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes Once connected cas settes can be inserted or removed whether the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is on or off B inserting o Cassete Note If TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on Haake aa 2 Ya the LCD monitor remove the cassette and 1 Slide the EJECT Switch The cassette door will check that the tape is not damaged
71. tton on the CAM OFF Date Date Recording VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM The camcorder records the date with the picture PA Press the DATE button to specify the date dis all the time play you want to record a oo GAUTO and Date Automatic Date Recording This option records the date automatically once 117 5 2001 a day at the beginning of recording for 10 sec DORE Kap ondis No Display No Date Recording The camcorder does not record the date AUTO 17 5 2001 J Note The camcorder records the same date i when Date and Time Date and Time the cassette is replaced Recording you select QAUTO and date display The camcorder records the date and time with again the picture all the time the recording is less than 10 seconds long 0 pmm Note if the date changes while recording i l continues over 10 seconds the new date is recorded for about 10 seconds the next time you make a recording secede L 417 572001 anns pia A 3 Press the Start Stop button Recording will start Note When QAUTO and date display Is selected the date disappears about 10 sec onds after recoding is started VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E35 Using Manual Focus q Press the FOCUS VOL control buttons simul taneously FOCUS displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor You can adjust the focus manually 9 ss e the power zoom T control t
72. used as a major monitor device VIM H765LA VM H665LA4 VIM E565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E7 Table of Contents Important Information ses essssrssssrisrsrrrsrsrznnses 2 For Your Safety e ssssserrsrerrrorrnrerrrrasesrnsrnrnnue 2 Important Safeguards ossssssisirrsrrersrrsrennn 4 Before You BegiN sssessrrrmerrserrereererinnenrrnnnere 6 Read This First asresse PAE ENESA 6 FOALUIES ccscccccessnssnteeeseatens arte tests beseers 7 Getting Started Components and Accessories 9 Identifying Controls ccccccsesssssecseneeees 10 Loading Clock Battery a ssesssssserrnes eee FS Clock Battery cccsscsceseeeenneees PT 13 Using the Infrared Remote Con trol Fahad 13 LOCO MONTO naea en Aer Ai iA 14 Opening the LCD Monitor 0 0 14 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen PETE E E S 74 Range in which the LCD Moni tor can be MNOVEG cesses 5 Sada sales ee dadaa rosea EAT 14 Active Sereen sooicensche dd scividervevenbigaavianstietei 15 Adjusting the Electronic Vi ewfinder vs 15 Eyepiece ACGjUSIMENT ccseeessssesssesnceneee 16 Adjustment the Hand Strap 16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 16 Charging the Battery assecc A 17 Removing the Battery Pack 18 Reference of Charged Level eee 18 Charging Time AEO EAE ele Stat 18 Operating TMG cecccsccesssccsensesceeneseserereesens 18 Checking the Battery s Charge e TEREE 19 Camcorder Power SOuUTCES as sssssesresssrrras 20 Using Battery Pack EEES 2
73. using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business Quick Index HITACHI F eatures Easy to use Color liquid crystal display LCD monitor with speaker Tape analyzer ATRS for VM H765LA VM H665LA TAPE H665LA Active screen Perfect power Lithium ion battery Built in DC light for VM H765LA VM ES65LA function for VM H765LA VM E Types of differences X22 optical zoom ratio X100 digital zoom ratio switchable to X500 Digital effects Stable pix Electronic Image Stabilization EIS VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA VM ES63LA Fade in fade out Recorded date search Video effects Multi playback PAL60 conversion O VM H765LA_ VM H665LA System Mi ec _VM E565LA_ VM E563LA VM E465LA Fi monaural H stereo T _ o No ES function Yes Program AE Auto Mode select Auto Moce select Auto Mode select Auto This instruction manual contains illustrations of VM H765LA camcorder and displays Some displays pilay piay do not appear depending on the model tintin 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
74. wfinder or LCD monitor Fade Out Art face Faces in from or fades out to a picture with the feel of an oil painting ART P appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade Out E40 HITACHI Zoom fades Fac reen or f out while zooming to a white screen ae D monitor S N l i s out to a black and white ler or LCD monitor lack and white fade Faces in from a black and white sc een or fades screen B W appears in the upper left corner of the vi 5 DA EA Msenscinnsnees Fading Use the FAL before recording Press the Start Stop button to start recording fade begins automatically ct a fade option y with the camcorder use the elec a fade option button to stop recording FADE Button gins n and REC il the fade ends VM H765LA VM H665LA VM ES565LA VM E563LA VM E465LA E41 Using the PROGRAM AE Button for VM H765LA VM H665LA VM E565LA This camcorder can easily set the shutter speed and aperture fo suit the subject condition recording situation or purpose as weil as adjusting all of these according to the subject brightness conventional program AE Press the PROGRAM AE button to select the recording mode according to the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions PROGRAM AE Button Press the PROGRAM AE button SAA wi Sens appear in

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