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1. White Input Jacks A V Cable 1 3 Black S Video Cable 2 generally available VM H675LA This camcorder is provided with a monaural A V cable Connect the cable plugs to the jacks on TV or VCR making sure to match the colors If your TV or VCRis stereo connect the audio oS i the jack white 2 The VM H675LA can use a generally available S video cable If your ay or VER hasa an VIDEO jack connect the S video cable instead of the yellow VIDEO plug VM H675LA Stereo Type with S VIDEO Jack Stereo Type Monaural Type E50 HITACHI VM E575LA Stereo Type with T 5 VM E573LA o S VIDEO Jack TOL ii AC ee i CAM OFE 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 A Hold down the small button on the CAM OFE VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO D Press the PLAY button to begin playback 6 Press the STOP button when finished VIVM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA Stereo Type Monaural Type Note Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low as possible when the LCD monitor is open If you fail to do so the played
2. VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E13 Operating Your Comcorder s lt lt sssssss Use the wireless remote control fo operate the camco PAUSE START STOP and ZOOM buttons 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 cameorder ae Note Use the wireless remote control within the range of the infrared receiver of the com corder shown above Note The wireless remote control may not function in strong light such as direct sunlight or very bright artificial lighting Note Clear a direct path from the wireless remote control to the infrared receiver The wireless remote control won t work If an ob stacle blocks the infrared rays Note The remote contro code of this cam corder is Hitachi code VCR2 If you have a VCR with the same code your Hitachi VCR may mol function when you use the camcorder s wire less remote control 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 1 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD moni play vale tiara car eer tor a Note Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder CS a OPEN Button Adjusting the Brightness of
3. VS A j a au 4 eos Pa Z A _ F l DC Cord optional To cigarette lighter To DC IN Jack i J D Plug the car battery cord into the car s cigarette Note Only use the car battery cord with cars lighter socket having 12 24 volis negative ground system 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 VIM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E21 Inserting and Removing Cassettes A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes Once connected cas settes can be inserfec_or removed whether the CAM OFF VIDEO switchs on or off Inserting a Cassete Note if TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on fy TETES ihe LCD monitor remove fhe cassete and Slide the EJECT Switch The cassette door will check that the tape is not damaged is not open automatically slack or no dust adheres to ifetc After making Caution Do not touch the cassette door when sure That there is no abnormality reinser Ine a cassette is being loaded or unloaded If your cassette If TARE reappears see Trouble finger is caught by the metal section of holder shooting on page 59 it could be ut Note If the tape isnear the winding end If may EJECT Switch take longer fo load i Removing a Casse
4. Fade Out Wipe fade Thepicture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen 7 appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade In Fade Out e Mosaic fade Fades in from a picture in mosaic or fades out to a picture in mosaic MOS F appears in the pper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade In Fade Out e Art fade Fades in fr om or fades out to a picture with the feel of an oil painting ART appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder of LCD monitor Fade Out E40 HITACHI Zoom fade Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen 421 appears in the upper left corner of the view finder c or LCD monitor Fade Out Black and white fade Fades in from a black and white screen or fades out to a black and white screen B W appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor cad DEE Fading if Use the FADE button to select a fade onnon before recording Press the Start Stop button to start recording fade begins automatically Fading Out 1 While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button to select a fade option Press the Start Stop button to stop recording the fade begins automatically and REC flashes until the fade ends Note When fading o
5. Start Stop Press the Start Stop button again t resume playback If you leave the camcorder i in play pause mode for more than 5 minutes the 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 _ Sul Note The still picture will have several noise bars in the viewfinder and on the TV buf this does not indicate a fault Using Forward and Reverse Search When looking for a particular point in your Giese use the FF button and REW button to find the s m quickly When the LCD monitor is closed Press the FF button during playback to play the tape forward at approximately 9 times normal speed Press the PLAY button to return to nor mal playback 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 VIVM H675
6. To correct camera shake pay To record in optimum status to match tape being used p25 only for VM H675LA To turn the on screen display on or off p24 To sele t the demonstration mode p24 _ MENU WHITE BAL AUTO To lock the white balance ZV p Prey on a p43 ATRS OFF DISPLAY LCD To select the digital zoom DEMO UTO inode Wee lt MENU gt END ei To upgrade normal tape p25 only for VM H675LA Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode Pressing the MENU button will display the following gf MENUS ae To ensure re playback of _ Eo stable pictures p55 PAL CONV OFF lt MENU gt END DISPLAY LCD connecting the cam corder to a PAL TV p54 To turn the on screen display To view tape playback iy on or off p24 How to select items and set them Press the MENU button Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired item i Use the FF or REW button to select the desired mode To select an item whose mode you wish to change Press PLAY to move the cursor up i l PLAY Press the MENU button again to determine the mode STOP VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA lt 4REW FF SE O select an ite To select the mode of the itemeyou have chosen i m whose mode you wish to change Press STOP to move the cursor down E23 Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining t
7. The 7 indication in the electronic viewfinder or on the LCD monitor flashes to indicate pays is dis charged The battery level indicator 44 appears differently on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder TAPE DISPLAY Symptom TAPE appears in the viewfinder or onthe LCD moni Tor Try another battery viewfinder is differe Check cold place to a wa one hour This does not indicate a fault power consumed by the LCD monitor and Have you moved the camcorder or cassette froma changed abruptly If fhe temperature has changed remove the cassette and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF then wait for about or charge the battery it is because the nt Point amp Correction ss rm place so that its temperature Remove the cassette and then try to reinsert rernove it several times If the indication is stil shown in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor use a cleaning tape to clean the heads and replace the cassette CAMCORDER MALFUNCTIONS Symptom Check Point amp Correction Random letters appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor or normal operation is interrupted External interference may have caused the cam corder s microprocessor fo malfunction temporari ly If random letters appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor or if normal operation is interrupt ed remove the power source and clock b
8. 5 After setting the AM PM press the DATE button The display changes and the arate Le chm whe E 30AM internal clock starts 11 15 2001 Note After the date ana time are set the camcorder enters the date recording mode S Date Recording on page 35 E26 HITACHI Basic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged the date and time are set bs and you are familiar with the controls its time f fo make a recording Basic recording is easy and simple This section guides you through basic recording and playback Practice the basic techniques Of recording and playback on some thing unimportant such as traffic or a short four of your backyard Once familiar with how the machine works you can move To the more sophisticated features with less stress Let s get started VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E27 Making a Basic Recordin The Hitachi VM H675LA VM E57 5LA VM E573LA uses PROGRAM AE auto exposure that automatically selects the optimum shutter speed either 1 60 1 120 1 1 80 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 of a second The iris adjusts automatically in response to the shutter speed Information for VM H675LA Use the PROGRAM AE button to select the exposure that suits the sub ject condition For details see Using the PRO GRAM AE Button on page 42 l a Start Stop Button Sub Power Switch Connect the c
9. Hi E FHEIL Video Camcorder VM H675LA yag r 8mm Video Camcorder E575LA M ES73LA PRG WEEN a a Ses RR ARES DS See Sonnac Pos ee oe oc BBY dy Bie EFA a o eo o rE ae SE OO Fa ea i o ae ae W Ce ay Neue ae p SENE oe D Boii o TEN SEREEN o o oo a ESN BAAS een Een So Scie ee k oe on o on i o a i a bees RAER REEN HITACHI AMERICA LTD HITACHI CANADA LTD HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court 6740 Campobello Road san Diego CA 92154 7225 Mississauga Ontario L5N 2L8 1 800 HITACHI CANADA l 1 800 448 2244 Tel 1 800 HITACHI 4 800 448 2244 Thank you for buying a Hitachi product Please ioke time to eens familiar with me manual and how if is set up Keep it handy for future reference OR33391 Hitachi Ltd 2001 Printed in Japan 01 H HE Important Information For Your Safety The CAM OFF VIDEO switch turns the camcorder on and off leaving the date time feature unaffec ted If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period of time tum the camcorder off and close the lens door WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE i WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD USE THE REC OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY The camcorder and AC adaptor have the follow ing caution marks This symbol warns the user that unin sulated voltage within th
10. 16X9 Arf na and Black and white Each time the E EFFECT button is presse switch as s follows 16X5 O T SEPTA l 16X9 Mode Sepia Mode L j Normal Mode ack and white mode Activating Video Effects Playb 1 Press the small button on the VIDEO switch as you slide it to VIDE Play the t tape or set the camcorder to th pause mode eee Press the EFFECT button to select the video effect playback mode 16X9 16X9 Mode The top and b itom ofthe picture will beblack bare o AN e k Art Mode icture will take on the look of an bil Normal Mode SEPIA Sepia Mode The entire picture will be sepia Normal Mode Black and White Mode f Note Toswitch the mode orreturmto the nor icture during tape dubbingztemporarly luboing and press he EFFECT bo hen tape stops the nomal wil ted Normal Mode _ VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E39 Using Digital Fade Use the fade feature to add a professional fouch fo your recordings Use the FADE button to select one of the six fade options Note if you press the EFFECT button after setting the fade function the fade function will be released Affer setting the digital effect rnode reset the fade function White fade Fades in from a white screen or fades out toa white screen kafi appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor
11. The linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately 0 00 00M This feature helps in locating a specific point in the tape to which you wish to return An example might be that you have recorded some tape that you have already watched you continue recording but do not care to watch the tape you recorded earlier The memory feature returns you to the beginning of the most recent recording Start recording or playback of a cassette Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote control at the point to which you wish to return linear time counter clears to 0 00 00 Press the STOP button to stop playback or press the Start Stop button recording and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so the linear time counter with memory is dis played as shown in the figure Note You can also use The memory function by specifying LCD LINE for the DISPLAY Item on the menu screen Linear time counter with memory Press the REW button and the haa stops at approximately where you reset the linear time counter This feature works in FF z REW Button VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E45 Creating and Recording a Title The titling function aliows you to select one of nine titles stored in camcorder memory or create anew fitle and record it You can choose from six languages to display stored titles English French Spanish German italian and Chinese Select
12. gi s o yk a ta Loa LJ EARE E E a 4 This flashing symbol indi ay cates a battery nearly out of ra 4 Use an alternative power power source or charge the battery before continuing to use the caincorder oGGMIN Note The rem appear when you are recording an image of yourself or the LCD monitor is put back fo carn corder with its screen facing to the side aining battery time will not Note If you eject and reinsert cassette after the battery is discharged power will shut off midway and the camcorder will stop When the battery is discharged immediately remove it from the camcorder and charge again Note When the VM BPL30 battery is used the battery charge indicator CI may not match the remaining battery time display n minutes in this case refer to the remaining time display when using the camcorder To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder e Fully charge the battery before use Turn the camcorder on and leave it pointing ata still subject for about 30 seconds Do not move the camcorder during this time If display does not change some time open and close the LCD monitor while you are using the camcorder E19 Camcorder Power Sources You can use the charged battery pack AC adaptor provided or car battery cord optional to power the camcorder Affer use be sure fo remove the power supply Using Battery Pack s Att
13. CHRISTMAS JOYEUX NOEL CONGRATULATIONS FELICITATIONS THE SUPERSTAR SUPERSTAR VACATION FUN VACANCES THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING HAPPY EASTER JOYEUSES PAQUES ANNIVERSARY PANNIVERSAIRE HAPPY NEW YEAR BONNE ANNEE lt Spanish gt lt German gt FELIZ CUMPLEANOS GEBURTSTAGSFEIER FELICIDADES FROHE WEIHNACHT EL PROTAGONISTA HOCHZEIT FELIZ NAVIDAD PROST NEUJAHR VACACIONES FROHE OSTERN ANIVERSARIO GLUCKWUNSCH FELIZ A O NUEVO JUBILAUM SEMANA SANTA SCHONE FERIEN FIESTA 0 ERNTEDANKFEST lt Italian gt lt Chinese gt BUON COMPLEANNO TRE 7 VACANZA HE ee VIVA GLI SPOSI BOS ep ane IN FAMIGLIA FREI RS TE QUILA FESTA jaye FELICITAZIONI PEA BUONE FESTE BA DOLCI RICORDI zg CHE SBALLO gT VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA Press the TITLE button The s lected tithe 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 F the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO you cannot select color the title will appear in white i i 7 After you have selected the color press the TITLE button l Nofe If you display the date along with the title after selecting the color the date will b displayed in the same color E47 Creating a Tille A title contains two lines of up to 16 characters per line The
14. E573LA E EVF Ih min 3h 45 min 7h 35 min LCD 1h 30 min 3h 15 min 6h 40 min Notes on the Battery itis recommended that the battery always be left in the discharged state when not in use and charged before you use ff Avoid storing a fully charged battery and do not store it in a place where the temperature is high this will damage the battery Do not operate the battery at temperature below 14 F 10 C or above 113 F 45 C At extremely low temperatures operation time decreases while at high ternperature the battery may be dam aged Do not attach a hot battery to the camcorder Allow if fo cool THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY OR AC ADAPTOR THROWING THE BATTERY INTO FIRE OR EXPOSING IT TO EXCESSIVE HEAT ABOVE 140 F 60 C MAY CAUSE INJURY SHORTING THE BATTERY S TERMINAL INCREASES RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HITACHI Checking the Battery s Charge A battery charge indicator is located on the upper right corner of the viewfinder or LCD moni tor One of six symbols displays when the battery is used Note The battery charge indicator does not appear wnen the camcorder is powered by the AC adaptor Knowing Remaining Battery Power Time sss f 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 bat
15. Note Depending on the state of the tape recorded this function may not operate nor mally Note This function will be released when the camcorder is turned offi 00 5o00 a 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 distortion caused by tape stretch or inconsis tent tape running that occur when dubbing is repeated Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the FF button to display ON 2 Press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button 3 Press the STOP or PLAY Keo Note In some cases fluctuations or distortion in button to select TBC picture cannot be suppressed even when TBC i DISPLAY LCD ON has been specified Note Depending on the tape used playback pictures may fluctuate up and down with TBC ON specified in this case specify TBC OFF Note Whenever TBC ON is specified OFF will automatically be specified for the DISPLAY menu iem lt MENUD END Attaching a Filter Screw the lens into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly VIVM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E55 Using the Built in DC Light for VM sabes VM E575LA eas 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 automatically aan the camcorder
16. as well as instruction for getting your video cam corder ready to use Please read and under stand this section thoroughly before moving on A Getting Started section to familiarize your self with the controls and prepare you for recording 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 H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA e Advanced Techniques to help you with some of the exciting sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA We hope you will take the time to learn about these functions since they have been designed for you You can use the video cam corder without reading this section A General Maintenance section to help keep your purchase in good repair E6 E Be sure not to leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature exceeds 140 F 60 C or the pickup device may be damaged Dangerous includes Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine Near heating appliances E Do not leave the viewfinder lens and the liquid crystal display LCD screen facing sunlight for a prolonged period or the phosphorescent 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 it includes two easy ways to find the infor mation you neea A quick index forthe inf
17. back pictures may be distorted Note It is recommended that you close the LCD monitor to save power whenever you play back a picture on a TV E51 Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR Conne t the re OO tog VCR to TOPY our or a friend s oon ami recordings to VHS Cone oa camcorder to the VCR f Note i the VCR is connected to a televisi 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 Turn n your VCR and place it in the cincorder por sieeve y lle a the ot sates dow as possible during dubbing Otherwise the input mode consult your VCR manual for layed back pletufes couleise distited details Operate the television as you norm iy ofe During miiir BiGvpaek PALO output do to see the signal coming from the VCR sex ose ible 3 Hold down the small button of the CAM ee eee ae ae ae OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO 4 Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR Set the VCR to record Play the tape from the camcorder while record ing on the VCR E52 l A JEt ae HITACHI Using Audio Video Dubbing Use audiovideo dubbing to record audioand video from the camcorder s built in microphone and camcorder onto a previously recorded tape in the camcorder A V DUB Button REW Button DISPLAY Button VANE WK FFWD Butt
18. bear the UL listing mark or CSA cer tion mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire if in doubt contact qualified service personnel 5 Power Sources his video product should be operated only from the ay of power source indicated on the marking label if you are not sure of the type of power supply to 40 Water and Moisture Do not use this o product your home consult your video dealer or local power company For near water for example near a bath tub 9 wash bowl video products Intended to operate from battery power or other kitchen sink or PTS in a wet basement or near a swimming sources refer to the ating instructions pool and the lik 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension 44 Accessories Do not place this video product on an un rie ao thie a r i narn ig tance cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric stable cart stand tripod bracket or table The eo ad AC outlete tear Ae i Sad TPN shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation serious damage to the and broken ph Periodi lance Use only with a cart stand tripod s They may result in a shock or fire hazard bracket or table rec
19. camcorder contains 81 different characters for creating a title Note Be sure fo insert tne clock battery before creating a tiile Althougha title can be created without ine clock battery inserted i will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed 1 Connect the camcorder to a power source 2 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch and slide it to either CAM or VIDEO poep 3 Press the TITLE button anda flashing cursor appears in the viewfinder oron the LCD moni tor Mo Note if o stored tiie appears press the PLAY button to display the screen for creating a Mle Use the FF button to place the cursor where you wish to begin your title Use the PLAY and STOP buttons to select the first character of your title ea rs Once you ve selected a character press the FF button to set it Pi 7 Complete the title by repeating ste ld Ps ps 5 and 6 JANE S BIRTHDAY 8 Press the TITLE button The color select mode will be engaged and you can now color the cre ated title Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired title You can choose from seven colors white yellow cyan magenta red green and blue Note if the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO you cannot select color the tile will appear in white E48 When you complete your title press the TITLE button to store the title in memory and remove the titl
20. complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution fo the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture could void the user s authority to ope
21. 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 Picture Tube of the Electronic The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user cleaned if dust dirt or other foreign matter adheres to ff aN ACS Reference Mark NA Turn Eye cup Pull out 1 Turn the eye cup counter 2 Clean the picture tube face 3 Align the reference mark clockwise until it stops and lens To prevent on eye cup with the top then pull it out to remove scratching use a soft non edge of notch and push abrasive cloth swab or the eye cup directly then lens cleaning paper turn the eye cup clockwise to secure it VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E57 Periodic Maintenance A precision electromechanical device th 5LA VM E575LA VM E573LA requires maintenance after a period of normal use tha intenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of warranty unless the camcorder is used either heavilyyor seldom Defective parts are covered by the warranty Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the owner Consult your deal er or lo al VCR service center for recommendations asic cane a normal maintenance based on yon use patterns location a and the age of the cathcordet fi garb en Me
22. may be Camcorder will automatically judge whether or dirty Use a cleaning tape to clean them and not upgrade recording is possible with the then try TAPE recording again inserted tape Tapes used TAPE Tape used Recording format Display Normal 8 mm tape Upgrade recording TAPE Normal 8 mm tape 8 mm recording None HIE tape Hi recording Hi E Tape Analyzer ATRS auto ape recording system for VM H675LA This camcorder automatically evaluates the tape characteristics during recording in order to ensure recording in optimum status 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 5 Press the Start Stop button 2 Press the MENU button ATRS will appear on the screen for approxi mately 5 seconds 3 Press the PLAY or STOP button to select Note When tape is ejected after ON is spec ATRS ified the ATRS menu item will return to OFF i Note When tape is ejected or power supply is cig Ngee removed without the backup battery for clock Dezoom Rigo being inserted after ON is specified the ATRS no on menu item will return to OFF AUTO Note When this function is switched to during lt MENUD END aii recording pause noise may appear in the joint J of recordings 4 Press the FF button to specify ON ATRS PRESS REC START will flash VIVI H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E25 Setting the Date and Time Take the time to set the date and
23. power zoom T and W con trols When ZOOM is not displayed inthe viewfinder or on the LCD monitor normal zoom functions resume Note This digital zoom has certain limitations and may degrade at extreme magnification s and amplify camcorder s movement Using Macro This function allows you to shoot subjects as close Power Zoom Control W as 3 8 inches 1em 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 VIM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E31 Playback You can view recorded pictures on the LCD monitor immediately after recording Note Make sure that PAL60 does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If it is disolayed no color will appear in the played back picture Multi Playback p54 PLAY Button ae REW Button pray FF Button NE REW FE D w STOP WII STOP Button Open the LCD monitor and then adjust the angle of the monitor Opening the LCD Monitor p14 2 Hold down 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 control buttons When either button is pressed the volume adjustment display will appear on the LCD mon
24. protect it fror ng 7 not be blocked or covered The openings 2 ced by placing the video product on a bed nig ri a or other smilet sur face This video a rodets should never be placed near or ne ator or heat register This video product should not be built in a ch as a book 3 or rack unless p lation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instr have been followed 2 Retain ESE USHORS The safety and operating instruc tions snould be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with product and in the ees instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video produ ret is equipped with a polarized aiternating current line plug a plug having one j a blade wider than the other 7 only one way This is safety fea fully into the outlet i rever to fit contact your plug will fit into the power outlet you are unable to insert the ing the plug if the plug should 9 Attachments Do not ctrician to replace your obsolete outlet recommended by the video produ event ele shock do not us S may cause haza polarized plug Wi nsion cord re tacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure Ifyou need an extension use 4 polarized cord 5S5 attachments unie h all fail i manufacturer as they Caution Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
25. time now The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them later Use the following procedure to set up the display for the current date and time Note Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time Although the date and time can be set without the clock battery inserted they will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming Date and Time Select Button a Va PLAY i RE Ve W INS an stor Le ay DATE Button 1 Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources Correcting the Date and Time p20 Hold down the DATE button for at least 3 sec PA Press the small button on the CAM OFF onds The flashing cursor will appear at the VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM month Open the LCD monitor and Move to where you need to make the correction then press the DATE button with the FF button and use the PLAY and STOP The date and time should to correct appear in the lower right Press the DATE button to set the corrected date with the 1 flashing y i2000 and time i J Pressing the PLAY button gives you higher numbers while the STOP button gives you lower numbers Select 12 0046 the right month and press FF 11 15 2000 button Use the PLAY STOP and FF buttons to select the proper day year hour minute and AM or PM
26. 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 automatically turn off In such a case turn the camcorder on again Note If the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO and the camcorder is pointed 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 Note The light will turn off during quick edit or review even if you have manually turned on the light Note The light will not turn on when the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO Note If there is no cassette in the camcorder or if a recording prevented cassette is inserted with the LIGHT switch set to AUTO the light will automatically go out after 5 minutes CAUTION Turn the light on only when you need it otherwise the operating time of the battery pack is shortened due to the power consump tion of the light CAUTION Do not hold the unit by the light when carrying as this could cause a malfunction E56 HITACHI General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads n 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
27. L60 D A VM TICK cialeffects VM BPL6O 6000mMAN Typey Dc power VM source for CC80A cameorder KI using cigarette nee lighter socket To place an order for any of these items call our toll free number 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 E62 au 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 i Page 63 FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA l E63
28. LA VM E575LA VM E573LA ote If you are freezi ing a peue with the LCD monitor closed then you will not be able to view a still picture with less noise when you Open the monitor a Button When the LCD monitor is open Clear Search You can view pictures with less noise on the LCD monitor during forward or reverse search Press the FF button during playback to play the tape forward at 6 times normal play speed Press the PLAY button to resume nor mal play back e Press and hold the FF button during fast for ward to visually scan the tape at 17 times the normal playback speed Releasing FF returns the camcorder to fast forward Press the REW button during playback to play the tape in reverse at 4 times normal speed Press the PLAY button to resume normal play back Press and hold the REW button during fast _tewind 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 closed then you will not be able to view pictures with less noise when you open the monitor Note Several noise bars will appear on the TV screen during forward or reverse search Note A noiseless picture will not appear during high speed search even if the LCD monitor is open Note Noise may flow during high speed search in low temperature conditions E33 E34 The Hitach
29. LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible Note TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape cassette Note If the camcorder is left in record pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder turns off automatically To restart it press the Start Stop button and the camcorder returns to record pause mode HITACHI Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording a You can change the angle of ihe LCD monitor so that the picture on the LCD screen can be monitored from different positions See LCD Monitor 014 for the range in which you can change the angle of the LCD monitor Note You need the remote control to operate the camcorder Recording an image of Yourself while Monitoring the LCD Screen Open the LCD monitor Opening the LCD Monitor p14 J Turn the LCD monitor so the monitor screen faces the same direction as the lens Note When you record an image of yourself the image displayed on the LCD monitor will become a mirror image The on screen display on the LCD monitor will disappear Note Tilt the LCD monitor in the direction of the camera lens so that if faces up slightly and the screen may be viewed easily Note When you record an image of yourself Press the START STOP button on the remote con the on screen display will disappear and the trol and the camcorder will begin reco
30. OM Wo sccccsereccsssereudetinieds 31 Using the Digital Zoom O A E 31 Using Macro siini desideres ennari 31 Playbaek eunan eon TACE 32 Using Stil ceiadsccmissndiltladumuandeidd OS Using Forward and Reverse Search wad Advanced Techniques Date Recording wcsasinnpietaneieeslsaiddianoD Using Manual FOCUS ssesssersrrsrsnseerreerersreses 36 Using x500 Digital ZOOM ssssesssrarsrersnrrersseas 36 Digital Effects Functions ina Van CARRS Digital Effects Recording seeren 37 Activating Digital Effects Recording 38 Video Effects in Playback Mode sees a 39 Activating Video Effects Playback ae Using Digital Fade ssresescroreree a BEA 40 Using the PROGRAM AE Button lior VM LOL ES ELA Coe eRe eS peta MORE I rnE TED nr 42 Using the Backlight Compensation aise 43 Locking the White Balance ccccceereeees 43 Using the Electronic image Stabilizer n 44 Using QuickEditia uit se sii 44 Date SGarch ccccccssreceereceseeeeeteunes E S Using MEMOLY sic cisecscececesiasein rent ianari cine AO Creating and Recording a Title iieii 46 Selecting Stored Title Prememo rirmi 46 Creating A FEU is ccsrdnarnaaneqnasca hes teuebnnennnes cae 48 Recording Title ona Tape in thes oid RECO TE E honin nadran taiii 49 Recording a Title while Transferring a FE AE AA A A A 49 Playing Back Your Recording O YOUr TN oraaa a ai 50 Connecting to Television or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks eseese 50 Playing Back Your Recording on the TV ORGS
31. U button E Ore Tha eye isplay wi MENU LCD The menu display will AC ie appear D RON x100 att ATRS OFF DISPLAY LCo DEMO AUTO ee i lt MENUDEND etl Press the MENU button The menu display will L disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder dye as Note This digital zoom has certain limitations tf Press the STOP or PLAY MENU may degrade if used for extreme magnifico button to select guite gat auto tion and thereby amplify camcorder move D ZOOM or ment AUTO lt MENUSEND ell E36 HITACHI Digital Effects Functions Use the digital effect feature 6 attach special video effects to your recording and playback S lect fromive effeciimodes during recording or 4 effect modes during playback Digital Effects Recording The digital processor in this cameorder allows you to record picture and add special effects 16xX9 recording mode a negative image negative positive mode asymmeiric image obtained oy plac ing amirror atthe center of the sereen 1 half mirror mode an megs iN MOSA C COS mode andan olf parapg look art mode E RN Each time the EFFECT button is pressed the recordi D is switched EFFECT Button MIRROR NEGPOS 16X9 Mode gt Negative Positive Mode Half mirror Mod ART Normal Mode Art Mode Mosaic Mode VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E37 Activating Digital Effects Recording Place the camcorder in the record pause mode Pr
32. a Troubleshooting _ Quality is very important at Hitachi We inspect and check every camcorder etd at the ee under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems If problems develop please check the foh lowing possible solutions before inquiring about professional service INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE 3 sympiom Check Point amp Correction Cassette holder cannot be opened when you slide the EJECT switch Connect the power SOUrCe I Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compart Load cassette in diection indicated oy arrow on mepi cassette i Cassette window mii be TO CAMERA RECORDING Symptom T Check Point amp Correction Pi cture does not appeanin the viewfinder or on the Slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM LCD monitor atts The camcorder cannot go into the recording mode Check the record protect tab on ine cassette See evel WEN ine OR S Mom is pressed page 22 for detalls i M a a Slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch PEM Picture is Ouhof focus 7 jon she Make sure that FOCUS does not appear in the Auto focus does not operate viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If it is displayed press FOCUS VOL control buttons To erase It Auto Focus does not operate if a special effects fil ter is attached or the objects shown on page 30 are being recorded The created title does not appear In
33. ach the charged battery pack to the cam corder See pages 17 18 for attachment and charging of battery pack Using the AC Adaptor eee eee Please ensure that the CAM OFF VIDEO switch Is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply ie battery AC adaptor etc ages o To AC Outlet AC Adaptor n To DC IN Jack 1 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC Note The AC adaptor can be used around the outlet Make sure that the wide blade fits into world An AC plug adaptor is required in some the wide slot If it doesn t fit try reversing it If foreign countries If you need one purchase it you still cannot make fit the blades fully into the EYOU PROA OSOR outlet either contact an electrician to replace f z your obsolete outlet or use a polarized cord or Ill ae mp E3 outlet accessory 2 Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camcorder Pal AC Plug Adaptor AC 200 240V not supplied E20 HITACHI EE IEE Using a Car Battery sss z a The camcorder can be powered wiih a car battery by using an optional car battery cord Hitachi VM CC80A KID to plug the camcorder into the car s cigarette lighter socket Please ensure that the CAM OFF VIDEO switch Is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply ie battery AC adaptor efc ive 2 Car Battery Cord To DC OUTPUT
34. acta eaters en ETAT 51 Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR 52 Using Audio Video Dubbing cceee 53 Multi PlaybaCkK sessesessrenseerrorerurernnnsnnnerannnnrenn 54 TBC Time Base Corrector ON or OFF 55 Attaching a Filter s ssseereeiensesenrrnnneennrnnnreena 55 Using the Built in DC Light for VM H675LA VM E575LA sesseereererirrrrereerirrareena 56 General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads 05 57 Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder srsesrerer 57 Periodic Maintenance s ssesesrsrserrrrrrrerenanens 58 Troubleshooting eesriide enves 58 Specifications i scalentaavuvevinnexdawisnunaentane 60 Available Accessories cccecucccceescccerenereeens 62 HITACHI Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the carn corder None of these processes are complex Sef aside some lime 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 fhe machine dnd its features the more you can make it do for you Let s get started If 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 the time to do s now Components and Accessories Check that you have all the following components and accessories before proceeding a AC adaptor Gh jb B
35. added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cabie system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA SERVICE 16 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnal 17 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b H liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage 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 damaged When the video product exhibits a distinct change in perform ance this indicates a need for service Oo h 18 Replacement Parts When rep
36. ae being recorded or the playback picture wider onthe 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 e as suming that the S is sad asa ang monitor device VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E7 Table of Contents important Information 0 c 6nuiwdenncs 2 For Your Safety oc isede clin dees E ks 2 Important Safeguards csistsieslieend 4 Before You Begin cssssssegeserses RA 6 Read This First vasscc scsi emnasiscetcsssstoucveee Maa PAE OG oi N E E gence Getting Started Components and ACCESSOTSIES cccccccccnereees 9 Identifying ETO Sova ce cee caceaidvsenisanaveceniand 10 Loading Clock Battery ccccsssceseesseeneesens 13 Clock Battery scccesccesressenssencesovesatsccarsceesovaes 13 Using the Infrared Remote Control nasses 13 ECD IMOMUOR Ga ene a tuctaiecce slack 14 Opening the LCD Monitor sser Dii 14 Adjusting the Brightness of the LOD SCrEGN nesssssranonreunusrsnnruranrorinnnrrgairenns 14 Range in which the LCD Monitor can be MOVE hereraa aaa ae neds 14 Active Screen e ssssererrnrrrrenrerrrrerenrrrnas neern annas 15 Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder sas 15 Eyepiece AdjUStMent ccccscccssseeessecesenes 16 Adjustment the Hand Strap esearon 16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 16 Charging the BAe amp deanarisinees rcs sGuetne 17 Removing the Battery Pack e
37. amcorder to a power source See pages p20 p21 Insert a cassette Inserting and Removing Cassettes p22 If you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor open the LCD monitor if you want to view the picture in the viewfinder leave the LCD monitor closed 3 Make sure that the sub power switch is in the STANDBY position 4 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM The lens door will open automatically II appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder is now ready to record E28 7 5 When you are ready to record press the Start _ Stop button REC appears and the camcorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder or onthe LCD monitor The record indicator lights when the camcorder starts recording REC To stop recording press the Start Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor replaced by II 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
38. ape that can be used for recording and play back using seven dashes This feature is handy when recording since it lets you know how long you can record on the loaded tape Insert a cassette into the camcorder and start recording or playback 10 seconds later the remaining tape will be displayed When the cas sette is ejected the display will disappear H the tape starts to run Note The tape remaining display appears 10 seconds after the tape starts fo run Note When the remaining tape time becomes is displayed for 10 seconds after less than about three minutes TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor L L E 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 Turn the camcorder on to dis Second play the linear time counter Minute The linear time counter keeps Sone track from when you load a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0 00 00 whens the cassette is ejected 0 25 16 fi rc a 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 MENU 2 Press the MENU button
39. ast ratio of subject is high and the highlighted section area is relative ly small T Gain up mode Select this mode wher recording a poorly lit sub ject such as in a dim room etc The entire pOBES will be recorded brighter Press the Start j Stop button to start recording To return to the full auto mode press the PRO GRAM AE button l Loo HITACHI Using the Backlight Compensation The camcorder contains an auto iris that adjusts the lens aperture depending on the available light widening it under low light conditions and narrowing it when bright light is available When the cam corder is turned off the iris fully 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 BLC Button Locking the White Balance This camcorder adjusts the white balance automatically auto white balance Using the menu you can lock the optimum white balance set in the auto white balance status MENU Button Menu Select Buttons Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Press the MENU button The menu display will appear MENU WHITE BAL AUTO D ZOOM X100 TAPE OFF ATRS OFF DISPLAY LCD ts AUTO lt MENUDEND eli P PP 3 2 Press the MENU button The menu display will disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder 3 Press the STOP or PLAY button to select Note If the CAM OFF VIDEO s
40. attery and then reattach them the camcorder functions will return to their default settings VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E59 Specifications General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature 7 2VY DC VM H675LA 3 5W when recording LCD monitor OFF 4 0W when recording LCD monitor ON VM E575LA 3 4W when recording LCD monitor OFF 3 8W when recording LCD monitor ON VM E573LA 3 4W when recording LCD monitor OFF 3 8W when recording LCD monitor ON 4 3 8 W x 4 3 8 Hx 7 7 8 D 111 5 mm x 111 5 mm x 200 mm 1 84 Ibs approx 836g without battery pack and cassette 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C Video Recorder Specifications Format Record playback Video signal Tape speed Video output Audio output Fast forward rewind time Camera Specifications Scanning Required minimum illumination Pickup device Lens Lens diameter E60 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 H675LA 0 5 Ix VM E575LA 0 3 Ix VM E573LA 0 3 Ix 1 4 C C D F1 6 3 8 4 88 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions 46 mm HITACHI For U S A only HITACHI 0 f To locate an au
41. attery pack c Remote control _ d Remote control VM ACE5A VM BPL13 VM RME611A batteries PESTS Codey ty bol cy hate mag Po eti Part No HLIL23T etw Pe An Ea SE KA size Audio Video cable g Shoulderstap Part No EW10943 Part No TS14621 iei VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E9 identifying Controls 1 Built in DC Light p56 for VM H675LA VM E575LA 2 Lens Door p28 The lens door will open automatically when the camcorder is set to the camera CAM midde Power Zoom Control p31 Cassette Eject Switch p22 Shoulder Strap Slot p16 Charge Indicator p17 Record Indicator p28 infrared Receiver p14 Microphone 10 CAM OFF VIDEO Power Switch p28 CAM _ Set to this position to record VIDEO Set to this position to play back a tape 11 Diopter Control p16 To adjust the viewfinder eyepiece to suit your eye sight 12 Electronic Viewfinder p16 13 DC Light Switch p56 for VM H675LA VM E575LA To switch the DC light between ON OFF and AUTO ON AAR amp E10 14 Hand Strap p16 15 Cassette Holder p22 Insert cassette here 16 Microphone Jack for VM H675LA Connect external microphone not supplied I here 17 Audio Video Output Jacks Behind the jack cover p50 Connect the provided AV cable from this jack to the AV input jack of your TV or VCR The jacks on camcorder differ for each mo
42. cassette js left in the camcorder Note Be sure that the date and time are set 1 Attach a power source and slide the CAM l Note If you have ejected the cassette this OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO function will not operate with thal cassette Press the DATE button the DISPLAY button on When a cassette is inserted and the recording is started the position is identified as the record ing starf postion on that day Note If the clock batery is not inserted the the remote control to display SEARCH in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor SEARCH date search function does not operate when T i ihe battery providing the power fo the carm corder is removed i Nofe When the cassetie was recorded by J another camcorder the date search function does not operate Press the REW button to search for the start Note The date ee function is ee position from which you last made a recording when you press the STOP button during date or the FF button to recording end position 44 search mode SEARCH will appear while the start position i is Note If the recorded time is less than 30 sec being searched for SEARCH gt gt while the onds the date search function may not oper end position is being searched for ate normally When the required position is located the cam corder enters the stop mode and SEARCH disappears from the viewfinder or LCD moni tor 0 25 16 L Using Memory
43. ck volume 32 BLC Backlight Compensation Button p43 i 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 AE a 35 Tape Transport and Menu Setting Buttons p23 32 Tape Transport Buttons gt PLAY To play back tape 44 REW To rewind tape ESTOP 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 H675LA To change the exposure E12 59 E e 40 PAUSE NS GSREW DPLAY GEE FWE a i 41 pn a REMOTE CONTROL 39 Recorder Remote Control Same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder inl i 40 COUNTER RESET Button only on the remote control p45 To reset the time counter to 0 00 00 41 A V DUB Button only on the remote control p53 To dub audio and video HITACHI Loading Clock Battery The clock battery backs up any information set in the camcorder It allows the camcorder to retain the Cate time and any other settings when the power source is removed It has a life span of about a year C
44. ct position you selected Note lf ihe FF or REW button is pressed for quick edit noise will appear in the viewfiner on the LCD monitor or on the connected TV E44 4 Press the FF or REW button to display ON lt MENUSEND iil bree ce eee ener Press the MENU button The EIS icon appears in the upper left corner of the viewfind er or LCD monitor amp Press the Start Stop button to start recording When EIS is engaged the viewfinder or LCD monitor image shakes with a slight delay Note EIS may not function if you use a wide or tele converter lens Note Itis recommended that you do not use the EIS function when using a Tripod The sensor would detect vibrations from the tripod in which case the picture would be blurred Notes When the EIS function is engaged in the vicinity of the zoom range with ZOOM dis played in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when moved from the wide angle end the image size will change but this is normal When the EIS function is engaged the pic ture becomes rough e When the EIS function is engaged the angie of view at the wide angle end becomes narrower CS PLAY N 4 FF Button REW Button SJU REW FF oD l STOP SS SEY 7 ee HITACHI Date Search Ine date search function memorizes the start and end positions of recordings you made on a specific day so you can easily locate those positions later as long as ine
45. d into an AC the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the camcorder outlet is set to CAM or VIDEO However if recording pause continues for more than 5 minutes in the CAM mode the camcorder will automatically turn off after which charging will start If the sub power switch is set fo LOCK charging will Make sure that the wide blade fits into the wide slot If it doesn t fit try reversing it If the blades still do not fit fully into the outlet either contact an electrician to replace your obsolete be performed even when the CAM OFF VIDEO outlet or use a polarized cord or outlet access switch is set to CAM ory Note If the DC plug is disconnected when the 4 Connect the AC adaptor DC plug to the DCIN battery is attached and the CAM OFE VIDEO jack of the camcorder switch is set to CAM or VIDEO the camcorder Charging will start within five seconds During will tum off once but then automatically turn charging the BATT CHARGE indicator of the on again Note that the battery will discharge aera ee f ift raer is left as is camcorder will flash or light to give you a refe if The camcorder is left as is VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E17 Removing the Battery Pack Slide the BATT EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and hold it then slide the battery to the upper side and remove BATT EJECT Lever Reference of Charged Level You can know the approximate charge level of bat tery by observing how the BATT CHARGE ind
46. del as follows VM H675LA has S VIDEO jack and monaural audio output jack VM E575LA VM E573LA has monatital audio output jack VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA HITACHI 18 19 20 27 28 29 30 18 LCD Brightness Controls 014 19 2 5 inch LCD Monitor p14 20 Speaker p32 21 Power Supply Attachment Section p17 22 Clock Battery Compartment PIB iso 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 holding 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 H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA 21 22 23 24 25 26 31 32 33 34 28 DATE Button p26 To set the date or display itsi 29 TITLE Button p46 To select or create a title or display one e 30 EFFECT Button p37 Dooa To record digitally processed image or play back picture with digital effect added atts 31 FOCUS VOL Control Buttons _ p32 36 OHH AAG CAM mode To switch between auto focus and v manual focus or to control focus while in manual focus mode VIDEO mode To control playba
47. e 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 6 Press the TITLE button at the point on the tape 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR p50 Hold down the TITLE button for atleast 3 sec onds The title setting mode will e entered Use the REW PLAY and STOP buttons to select the title from memory and then press the TITLE __ button to set the title 5 Tir OE MCR and sat it to record Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO Press PLAY on the camcorder VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA Note Create and store your title before an event you plan to record Just press the TITLE button to superimpose the title over fhe scene as you record it This method avoids erasing previously recorded material which will happen when you record a title on a previously re corded 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 noo Note If the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to 4 Press the TITLE button to tum title off 7 TS VIDEO the title wilhappear only inwhite E49 ae Back Your oe on Your TV s J Yellow
48. e graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor 9 TES a Note As long ds the correct current time can be displayed the tile is held in memory Note If you dispiay the date along with the iitle after selecting the color the date will be displayed inthe same color Characters available for your title ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ RSTUVWXYZ01234567 89 alan t 1 lt gt LAE 4 6 UAETOUAETOUAET OUN CEED EMEY pAr Space Correcting Errors 4 Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 se conds The first character will flash Use the FF button to select the character to be corrected rss 3 Use the PLAY and STOP buttons to correct the character re 4 Press the TITLE button and use the PLAY and STOP button to select the desired color Note if the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO you cannot select color the tite will appear in white l IG Press the TITLE button to store the corrected title in memory HITACHI Recording Title on a Tape in the Camcorder a J Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to CAM Locate the point of the tape where you wish to record the title Using Quick Edit 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 Press the Start Stop button to start recording the titl
49. e the viewfinder back in its i CAUTION RS TOE original position before storing the camcorderinits Do not hold the a by the electronic viewfinder G case or carrying the camcorder around to avoid when carrying as this could cause a malfunction damaging the viewfinder or camcorder VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E15 Eyepiece Adjustment 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 yourhand _ Note After adjustment close the hand strap s pad securely r Close the pad Attaching the Shoulder Strap Thread the ends of the provided shoulder strap through the slots at the back of the camcorder and thread through the shoulder strap s buckles ETSN Note Make sure that the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the camcorder Jay Shoulder Strap E16 HITACHI Charging the Battery The first step is to set the battery for charging To charge the battery attach it to the camcorder and connect the VM ACESA AC adaptor Charge the battery at a temperature range of 50 F 10 C 86 F 80 C to prevent damage to the battery Note This camcorder operates with a lithium ion battery such as VM BPL13 VM BPL30 VM BPL6O Note We cannot be responsible for any malfunctions of the camcorder which occur when you use bat tery packs other than those
50. e unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electrical shock Therefore it is danger RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOTOPEN Ra as of caution marks ous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that import ant literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully to avoid any problems Precautions WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copy right law may apply to private in home video taping of copyrighted materials This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 The liquid crystal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than 99 99 of its picture elements pixels are effective but some less than 0 01 may appear as colored bright dots This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology 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 H675LA This camcorder can use El and HiFi video cas settes It automatically determines the loaded cas sette is E or HEJ and records and plays it back correctly HITACHI Warning This device
51. ee 18 _ Reference of Charged PAVE E 18 Charging TE tvag tatty E A 18 Operating TIME heiedesnerenrnieirier esternnrasrenas 18 Checking the Battery s Charge aescnrne 19 Camcorder Power SOUTCES ssesserrererrrere 20 Using Battery PaCk s ssessreerrenrrrreerrrrn 20 Using the AC Adaptor cccscsescseeeererees 20 Using a Car Battery sccsssrencessessrssrsvers 21 Inserting and Removing Cassettes 22 Inserting a Cassette cccccsseecescessereeserens 22 REMOVING a Cassette cccceeceseeressererteees 22 Protecting Recorded Material 000 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 sssesaesssrsrrrruerrrnnrranererrenererne 24 Using the Linear Time Counter a src 24 Switching On Screen Display On Off 24 Demonstration Mode cccccsccseerecsseereeees 24 Recording HHE Quality Image on Normal Tape for VM H675LA sesers 25 Tape Analyzer ATRS auto tape eases system for VM H675LA uo ceeceeeeteeee 25 Setting the Date and TIMGE cccccccsereeee 26 Basic Techniques Making a Basic Recording ccsccccsseeeeeres 28 Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording s sssererssrenrerrssrrrnrrrnrsrrernnne 29 E8 Using Instant RevieW cseeeccessciennssereeie 29 Using Auto FOCUS oscgciielaisi cil piia OO Using the Power ZO
52. ess 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 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 l change to a symmetric image on the left and right obtained by placing a mirror at the center of the screen Normal Mode Half 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 Normal Mode To release digital effects recording repeat edly press the EFFECT button in the record pause mode until the normal mode is restored HITACHI The digital signal processor DSP in this OE dloni you to add special effects fo playback pic tures Use this feature during tape dubbing etc to create a tape with a more artistic impression The video effect modes during playback are
53. guTO EIS Press the PLAY or STOP B 2a0u Sige button to select DIS ams PLAY DEMO AUTO Press the REW or FF but lt ENU ENo re ton to select the desired mode LCD Information on ae tape remaining time counter etc is displayed on the LCD monitor LCD LINE M is displayed beside the time counter Memory Feature p45 When LCD LINE is specified you can view the information in the memory displayed on the LCD monitor which will be superimposed on the playback picture seen on the connected TV OFF Information on tape remaining time counter etc isnot displayed E 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 dis played on the LCD monitor 5 Press the MENU button Demonstration Mode Using the menu you can switch the demonstration mode that is set in this camcorder 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 2 Press the MENU button Yent EiS OFF HHITE BAL AUTO Press the PLAY or STOP 9 z00 xioa button to select 5 l an Fee DEMO lt MENUSEND eii 4 Press the REW or FF but ton to select the desired mode AUTO Ifyou leave the camcorder for 10 min utes without inserting a cassette when no date E24 has been set or the clock battery is dead the demonstration mode will automatically engage START The demonstration mode will also start after the MENU button
54. he picture all the time 10 20AM 11 15 2001 3 Press the Start Stop button Recording will start Note When Q AUTO and date display are selected the date disappears about 10 sec onds after recoding is started E35 Using Manual Focus Press the FOCUS VOL control buttons simul taneously FOCUS displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor You can adjust the focus manually Use the power zoom T control to zoom up com pletely to your subject If you don t use the T control to zoom to the picture you want the pic ture may fall out of focus when actual recording Starts Press the FOCUS VOL control A far or Y 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 Nofe To return to auto focus press the FOCUS VOL control buttons and the FOCUS disap pears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Power Zoom Control Using X500 Digital Zoom You can use the X500 digital zoom function to magnify the subject on tape up to approximately 23 times the X22 optical zoom This function also enables you to further magnify a distant subject l MENU Button Menu EN Buttons hs PLAY an REW FF p gt IN SELECT Press the small button on the CAM OFF A Press the FF or REW but MENU VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM ton to display X500 ule BAL Press the MEN
55. i VM H675LA VM E5 75LA VM E573LA offers a diverse group of features that add interest and excitement to your video Adding fades to smooth transitions creates video with a professional look As you learn and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and add a special touch HITACHI Date Recording When the date has been set the camcorder will enter the automatic date recording mode auto matically CAM OFE VIDEO Switch 1 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM Press the DATE button to specify the date dis play you want to record GAUTO and Date Automatic Date Recording This option records the date automatically once a day at the beginning of recording for 10 sec onds GAUTO 11 15 2001 Note The camcorder records the same date when the cassette is replaced you select QAUTO and date display again the recording is less than 10 seconds long Note If the date changes while recording continues over 10 seconds the new date is recorded for about 10 seconds the next time you make a recording VM H675LA VM ES575LA VM E573LA DATE Button Date Date Recording The camcorder records the date with the picture all the time 11 15 2001 No Display No Date Recording The camcorder does not record the date Date and Time Date and Time Recording The camcorder records the date and time with t
56. ica tor of camcorder flashes or lights BATT CHARGE indicator Flashes once at approx second intervals Charge level one 0 50 charge Flashes twice at approx second intervals one 50 75 charge Flashes three times at approx one second intervals More than 75 charge Full charge _ Steady light Charging Time VM BPL6O h 30 min 9h 50 min h 40 min Full charge 75 charge Ih 50 min Operating Time The camcorder operating time depends on how often you turn power on off and use start stop and zoom Continuous Recording EVE when using the viewfinder LCD when using the LCD monitor VM BPL13 VM BPL30 VM BPL60_ Battery VM H675LA EVF 2h 45 min 6h 5 min te 20 min LCD 7 2h 20 min 5h 15 min 10h 40 min WEST i z l i i EVF 2h 50 min LCD 2h 25 VM E573LA EVF LCD 6h 15 min 12h 40min 5h 30 min 11h 10 min min c 2h 2 2h 50 min 6h 15 min 12h 40 min 25 min 5h 30 min 11h 10 min Typical Recording EVF when using the viewfinder LCD when using the LCD monitor Battery VM BPLI 3 VM BPL30 VM BPL60 VM H675LA EVF Ih40min 3h 35min 7h 20min LCD 1h25min 3h 5min 6h 20 min VM H575LA a EVF th 45 min 3h 45 min Bee 35 min LCD 1h 30 min 3h 15 min 6h AQ mir VM
57. is pointed at objects in a dark place and turns off when it is pointed of objects i in bright place CAUTION Since the power consumption of the light is high the camcorder operating time wil Gene even with a fully chargedibattery 3 After use set the LIGHT switch to OFF or set the CAM OFE VIDEO switch of the camcorder fo OFF position Notes During operation and or after use of the light the front surface and lamp of the light will be very hot To avoid bums or hair dam age do not touch them with your hand When the light is on do not allow water to drop on the light CAM OFE VIDEO Switch When the light is on avoid subjecting the Make sure that a fully charged battery pack is ow ight to impacts on sharp VIRraHonsy s syst a attached Do not cover the light with paper or other Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM and Hoa objects since the air flow will be interrupt then set the LIGHT switch to AUTO when ed resulting in possible overheating haz required Oe PENN ERT Never use the light in the vicinity of explos Note When the LIGHT switch is set to ON the i i inf le materials light will turn on whenever you take a record peony omens After using the light cool the light section ing sufficiently before storing the camcorder in Note If ine LIGHT switch is tto AUTO tHe light the case may not tum on immediately _ The lamp can only be replaced by a ser Note
58. is pressed and START is specified OFF The demonstration mode is off 5 Press the MENU button Nofe The demonstration mode will continue until power is turned off or the MENU button is pressed and AUTO or OFF is specified HITACHI Recording Fila Suey Image on Normal Tape for VM H675LA Using the menu you can record on normal 8 mm tape and get picture quality equivalent to HiH 1 Insert a normal 8 mm tape If the inserted tape is not suitable for TAPE recording TAPE OFF will appear and Note We recommend that you use an HG TAPE recording will not be possible grade tape Note It is recommended that you use this 2 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM camcorder or a Hitachi HEA camcorder to play back the tapes recorded with this func eigenen 3 Press the MENU button eae ies i ree nas AA HET DE GDES 4 Press the PLAY or STOP button to select Note ON is not specified for the TAPE TAPE menu item with tapes other than normal 8 mm tapes zi MENU spp Note The ON specification of TAPE will Fa BAL AUTO switch to OFF automatically when the tape is PE Phi ejected or when the power supply is removed Ht a ECDG without the backup battery for clock being lt MENUD gt END ali inserted Note When this function is switched to during recording pause noise may appear in the joint 5 Press the Start Stop button of recordings Note If TAPE OFF appears the heads
59. itor for about 5 seconds Press A to increase the volume or press W to decrease it After 5 seconds the adjustment display will automatically disappear 0 03 32 enna E wee i OL 5 Press the STOP button when you have finished E32 Note Decrease the sound volume of the cam corder when you play back a recording by connecting the camcorder to your TV If the volume of the camcorder is set fo maximum the played back picture may be distorted Make sure that the volume is not set to maxi mum during recording as it could distort the played back picture Note When the LCD monitor is turned on and left as it is The monitor becomes warm but this does not indicate a fault Note When the CAM CFF 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 to 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 Note You cannot hear the playback sound when playing back your video with the viewfinder HITACHI Using Still To view a still picture during playback
60. jects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall Rapidly moving objects Dark objects Note With the Tzoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects that are 3 3 feet 100 cm away from the lens and further away to infinity With the W zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects 3 8 inches Gem away from the lens and further away to HITACHI Using the Power Zoom The power zoom W control widens the picture moving the subject farther away while the power zoom T control brings the subject closer narrowing the picture If ZOOM appears at the left of the viewfinder or LCD monitor the digital zoom function shown below has been engaged 0 00 55 i i T The zoom speed varies depending on how the power zoom i i l control leveris moved the more the lever is moved the ge higher thari zoom speedwilkbe es coco i 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 2 zoom position is displayed in 10 steps as Using the Digital Zoom The digital zoom increases the magnification of the powerzoom by 4 5 times You must place the subject you wish fo magnify at fhe 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
61. lacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other 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 manufacturer to deter mine that the video product is in safe operating condition 20 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat E5 Before You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered co our warranty VERS gp E Do not shoot the sun directly Otherwis jie lens will be faulty E Be careful that no water dust or sand enters the camcorder and all accessories E When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as a light source a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture Your camcorder is functioning properly but the solid state pickup device C C D usually causes this as an inherent characteristic Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object di rectly Read This First To guide you we ve included An Important Information section containing important cautions for your family s safety
62. lock Battery WARNING KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY install the battery to prevent misplacing it FROM CHILDREN AND PETS 1 Open the clock battery cover IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT WARNING BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF 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 could 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 not dispose of in fire Note Do not short circuit the battery Note Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers Note Keep the battery in a dark cool dry place 3 Close the cover Using the Infrared Remote Control Installing the Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires two AA batteries 2 Re attach the cover to the remote control Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it and then insert the batteries Be care ful to install with correct polarity Cautions on the batteries Do not use the old and new batteries at the same time Do not mix batteries of different types Do not short take apart or dispose of batteries by throwing them into a fire When liquid leaks wipe it off completely and then inser new batteries
63. n E53 Multi Playback a This camcorder can convert an NISC recorded tape into PAL60 or M PAL format signal PAL6O or M PAL is a special output signal format with which a PALTV canbe used to view a tape recorded on an NISC recorder 1 Connect the camcorder to PAL TV as shown in the figure on pages 50 and 51 2 Turn the TV onand select the TV video input Set the TV to the PAL60 or M PAL mode 3 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the cam corder to VIDEO ey 4 Press the MENU button a The menu display will ___ __ appear DISPLAY LED SMENUD END Press the STOP or PLAY IEND y ON button to select PAL CONV lt MENU gt END Press the FF or REW but o z 7 iaa ton to display PAL60 PAC CONT DISPLAY tcp or M PAL of SMENU gt END 9 When playba 7 Press the MENU button E54 8 Press the PLAY button of the camcorder PAL60 or M PAL will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor ck is finished set the CAM OFE VIDEO switch to OFF position Note Connect the camcorder to a TV monitor which has g vertical sync adjustment circuitry volume for 60 Hz and which can also be locked into the PAL6O mode Refer to the TV instruction manual for details on how to set the TV Note This camcorder cannot record usingthe PAL60 or M PAL system l Reference M PAL area Brazil
64. om mended by the manufacturer or sold with cally examine the cord and have it replaced by your service the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the achnician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insu manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory i recommended by the manufacturer moved with care Quick a 20S excessive force and uneven sur faces may cause the appliance 4and cart combination to overturn E4 HITACHI 42 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lings or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet g p before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 14 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result ir a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 15 Lightning For
65. on PLAY Button STOP Button 1 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO 2 Insert a previously recorded tape in the cam corder 3 Use the wireless remote control and press the PLAY button Use the PLAY F FWD and REW buttons to find the place where you want to stop dubbing 4 Display the linear time counter with memory Using Memory p45 Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the linear time counter to 0 00 00M Use the REW and PLAY buttons to find where you wish to start dubbing Place the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM position The record pause indicator H appears and the camcorder is ready to record VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA COUNTER RESET Button START STOP PAUSE Button 7 Press and hold the A V DUB button then press 8 PLAY This places the camcorder A V DUB pause mode II disappears replaced by A V DUB H ee Press the Start Stop button on the camcorder or START STOP PAUSE on the remote control The audio video dubbing starts When the lin ear time counter reaches 0 00 00M the cam corder stops automatically recording only the portion of the tape that you selected Note If the camcorder is in AV DUB pause or w STILL mode for more than 5 minutes the cam corder stops automatically to protect the tape Note When the audio video dubbed portion is played back noise may appear at the end of the dubbed portio
66. or create a Tite and personalize your recordings while at the same time keeping a permanent visual record of what is contained on a tape TITLE Button Selecting Stored Title Prememo Note Be sure to insert the clock battery before selecting a title Although a title can be chosen without the clock battery inserted it will disap pear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed Weecvveverecvees BON ANNIVERSAIR VUYTVTYYT AYTYYYTY 1 Connect the camcorder to a power source English 2 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFEF VIDEO switch and slide it to either CAM or VIDEO 3 Press the TITLE button A flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder n or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder will enter the title creating mode Creating a Title on page 48 ue i Title creation mode Se Spanish lt fee 4 Ae Le oe GEBURTSTAGSFE IER TEPYEV ETE PEPE 4 Press the REW button Chinese German HAPPY BIRTHDAY will appear a g HAPPY BIRTHDAYS l Wevecvcvecervccs AS En SRG Covet You can choose the desired language of the dis Italian played title by pressing the REW button as in the following order E46 HITACHI 5 Use the PLAY or STOP button to select a desired title Stored titles Prememo available lt English gt lt French gt HAPPY BIRTHDAY BON ANNIVERSAIRE MERRY
67. ormation 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 using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business Quick Index Charging the Battery essani 17 Setting the Date and Time bonds Ss SS a T EE 26 Making a Basic Recording PE TE 28 ZOOMING eao araa o A A aA 3 PICVDOCK iinit i legacies enia 32 Dubbing from Camcorder To VCR ascererre 52 HITACHI Features amesema Easy to use X22 optical zoom ratio Color liquid crystal display LCD monitorwith X100 digital zoom ratio switchable to X500 speaker Digital effects Tape analyzer ATRS for VM H675LA Stable pix Electronic Image Stabilization EIS TAPE function for VM H675LA Pade in fade out Active screen Recorded date search Perfect power Lithium ion battery Video effects Built in DC Tight for VM H675LA VM Multi playback PAL60 conversion E575LA E Types of differences VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA l System FRE E E Built in DC light Yes Yes No Tape Yes No No Program AE Auto Mode select Auto Auto Microphone Jack Yes sl No No This instruction manual contains Taea of VM H675LA camcordi er and displays Pome displays do not appear se sisal onthe noes i With this camcorder you can view the pict
68. rate the equipment sok oa eerie Notes This unit uses 8mm video format cassettes Itrecords and plays back in the SP mode 14 3 mm sec It cannot record and play back in the LP mode 7 2 mm sec Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm humid place Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to stabilize in the ambient conditions of the surroundings before inserting a cassette When moved from a cold place to a warm humid place moisture may condense on the head drum inside the machine This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape When a small amount of moisture is sensed TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor Remove the cassette and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF then wait for about one hour VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E3 MPORTA T SAFEGUARDS _ tandards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design ory equip INSTALLATION 4 heed and Fol low Instructions All the safety and 7 Power Cord Protection i tions should be i before the video be routed so they a i i i pinched by items p d upon or agair attention to cords at p convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance produc amp Ventilation Slots and or vided for ventilation to 3 product and to
69. rding recording status indicator REC will change to red e 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 seconds of the tape play back in reverse and then in normal playback mode Note Sound is heard frorn the speaker during normal playback when the LCD is open 0 The camcorder plays back to the spot where you paused and returns to record pause mode standby Press the Start Stop button to resume recording REW Button 4 lssREW EFS 4 LS Cy ee VIM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E29 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 monitor manual focus is engaged Press the FOCUS VOL control buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus See Using Manual Focus on page 36 g Good Objects outside the center of the viewfinder or LCD moni tor Objects at different distances in the center of the view finder or LCD monitor Brightly lit objects such as a neon light objects lit by spot light etc Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass E30 Not good The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually Ob
70. sert the clock battery then create a tile Do not remove the clock battery after creating a title When the stored title orememo is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor press the REW button NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED Symptom Check Point amp Correction Power is turned on but no button operations are Remove the power source and the clock battery accepted And after about one minute the display in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will be reset Then set the information again E58 STR BA A ATS HHITACHI PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETTE Symptom Check Point amp Correction The PLAY button cannot be engaged Set the CAM OFF VI DEO switchto VIDEO Picture bends at the top of TV screen TV receiver is of older type It needs to be moded TO work properly with camcorder E Tape i is damaged Try another cassette Color of your TV screen is foo bright too faint or change _ T set has VIR circui t Turn if off during playback Date search function doesnot operate Slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO start recording G insert the clock battery set the date and time then Do not remove the clock battery after recording camcorder Do not eject the recorded cassette Leave it in the BATTERY CONDITION Symptom Check Point amp Correction
71. specified To AC Outlet 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 sure the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set once every two seconds the battery could be to OFF position doe le 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 IF the fully charged battery is removed and CAM OFE VIDEO Switch then reattached the camcorder will again 2 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 af low temperatures will decrease charge capacity After charging is complete disconnect the AC adaptor DC plug from the camcorder 6 Disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet 7 Detach the battery from the camcorder Note Always attach a battery only by the pro Note Always rernove the battery 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 cor
72. tery consumption calculates the remaining battery time and displays it in minutes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Since the camcorder power consumption varies according to how frequently autofocusing or zooming is used the displayed time may decrease or increase several minutes at a time or may not change for some time Note The remaining battery time will appear 10 15 seconds after the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set toe CAM it will not appear in the VIDEO position Note When the remaining time decreases to 5 minutes or less the time display will disappear We recommend that you replace the battery earlier Note If you connect the VM BPL30 battery with the remaining battery time of 5 minutes or less the time will not be displayed Note If the correct remaining time does not appear use up the battery attached to the camcorder and then fully charge if Note If you repeat charging and discharging the oe before using it up the correct remaining time may not be displayed ie If the battery is used at low temperatures the actual operating time with battery will be substantially different from the displayed time and the correct time may not appear Note if the battery which has been used at low Temperature is subsequently used at nor mal Er display of remaining battery time will be incorect For display of corect remaining time fully charge the battery VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA neonatal E
73. the LCD JOPO ie Range in which the LCD Monitor Note Even when the picture on the LCD moni 4 tor is adjusted the corded video will not can be moved change Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources p20 2 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM or VIDEO aN Switch Use the brightness control buttons to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen When either but ton is pressed the brightness control display will appear on the LCD monitor for about 5 sec onds Press amp to increase brightness or to i E14 HITACHI 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 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
74. thorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 LLVACKL 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division itachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each acility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the itachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego CA 92154 7225 Tel 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E61 PARTS NO APPEARANCE PURPOSE PARTS NO APPEARANCE PURPOSE CAR BATTERY CORD eg T Rechargeable DC CORD oS Rechargeable _LHon battery Li ion battery BPL3 VM BPL30 S00OMARh VM BPLI3 1350mAN Type Type as or R Rechatgeable H kog Filters f r soe l yng yi Lilon battery F
75. tte 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 a Cassette Holder 3 z To prevent recording To re record c 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 tne top of the cassette compartment Do not press the door down or you may damage your camcorder Note Toke care not fo subject the slide up stage fo any impact during tape loading or unloading or when the cassette holder Is open impact to slide up stage could result in mal function E22 i HITACHI Items Selectable with Menu Displays The fems that can be selected depend on ihe position of power switch Note The VM H675LA menu displays are used for the following exp lanation Some items do not appear depending on the model Menu selectable in the CAM mode When the MENU button is pressed the following menu display will appear
76. ut be sure to walt until the pause indicator 1D is visible in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor before attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again FADE Button VIV H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E41 Using the PROGRAM AE Button for VM H675LA This camcorder can easily set the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject condition recording situation or pupone as well as Pa ol of o ACO to ine subject brightness conventional program AE Press the PROGRAM AE button fo select me mies mode according to the subject to be recorded and ihe recording conditions PROGRAM AE Button Ito ther PROGRAM AET button will appear in the viewfinder or LCD monitor pi Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired recording mode PORTRAIT Sports Mode Portrait Mode gt Gain Up Mode Spotlight Mode No Display Full Auto Mode In this mode the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness Therefore use this mode for standard recording Bees Sports Mode Select this mode when recording rapidly moving subjects such as golf or tennis swings etc The subject will be clearly recorded without blurring eG Portrait Mode Select this mode when recording a subject portrait standing out from a blurred background E42 Select Buttons E SPOTLIGHT Spotlight Mode Select this mode when the contr
77. 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 ca se a malfunction Viewed from Side LCD Screen e Ifthe LCD monitor is turned 90 so aie 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 The camcorder automatically brightens the backlight of the LCD monitor when you are recording a bright subject outdoors so that the LCD screen is easy to see Note When you record a bright subject outdoors the camcorder operating time will be less than when recording indoors Note Even if you record outdoors the LCD monitor backlight may not brighten if you are aiming ata dark subject Note While the battery charge indicator W7 is flashing the Active Screen function will not operate Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder Adjust the electronic viewfinder to the position of optimum visibility Plac
78. witch is set fo WHITE BAL VIDEO locking will be released and AUTO will be specified again if Gent Note If unnatural colors appear on the LCD monitor with WHITE BAL LOCK specified reset Dee OFF the white balance or specify WHITE BAL DISPLAY P p AUTO DEMO AUTO SHENUDEND Bit VM H675LA VM E575LA VM E573LA E43 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer The electronic image stabilizer EIS corrects slight shaking of the image being recorded and is effective in the following situations ae q e While you zoom to a distant subject e While you approach a small subject e While you walk around e While you record from inside a moving vehicle t Menu Select Buttons Le ra pPay MENU Button om ro X 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Press the MENU button The menu display will appear ai SMENUDEND 3 Press the STOP or PLAY button to select EIS r MENY EIS Co o O OER ooo WHETE BAL AUTO M t Wt A SUT B X100 T OFF A OFF D LCD i BE AUTO lt MENUD END Bik Using Quick Edit Use quick edit to search for the end of previously recorded material find a particular spot on your tape begin editing or record new material While the camcorder is in record pause mode hold down the FF REW or PLAY button and visually search the tape Release the button and the camcorder stops the tape at the exa
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