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Table of ContentsHITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-E230A HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. (AMER

Important Safeguards 7 Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items p

Important Safeguardsrespect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size

Important Safeguardse. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGERIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these Instructions -- This page con

Read This FirstRead This First To guide you, we've included: • A "Before You Begin" section containing important cautions fo

Before You BeginBefore You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty.  Be care

Before You Begin Optional RF Adapter If you wish to connect this camcorder to a television that does not have audio/video input jacks you will need to

Before You BeginDuring shooting attach the lens cap as shown in the figure to prevent it from being lost.

Getting StartedGetting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camcorder. None of these processes are comple

Getting StartedAdditional Information To use a battery in optimum condition: • Use the battery until the low charge light ( ) flashes. Using a battery

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Getting Startedbefore storing the camcorder in its case or carrying the camera recorder around to avoid damaging the viewfinder or camcorder. CAUTION

Getting StartedClock Battery Install the battery to prevent misplacing it. 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Insert the battery with the "+&quo

Getting Started 2. Install batteries. Be careful to install with correct polarity. 3. Re-attach the cover to the remote control. Cautions on the batt

Getting Started 3. Once the arrows are aligned, push down on the battery. 4. While pushing down the battery, slide it to the right until it "cli

Getting Started 3. Remove the battery and close the cover. Checking the Battery's Charge A battery charge indicator is located on the upper right

Getting Started 3. Insert six alkaline batteries with the correct polarities. 4. After installing the batteries, close the cover. Hold the OPEN lever

Getting Starteda cold place. (At 50°F (10°C), the chemical reaction decreases the capacity of battery to one-tenth when compared to that at normal tem

Getting Starteddetaching any power supply (ie. battery, AC adapter/charger, etc). 1. Plug the car battery cord into the car's cigarette lighter

Getting Starteddamaged, is not slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. After making sure that there is no abnormality, reinsert the cassette. If TAPE rea

Getting Startedflashes in the viewfinder. Setting the Date and Time Take the time to set the date and time now. The date and time can be recorded on y

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Getting Started4. After setting the AM/PM, press the DATE/TITLE button. The display changes and the internal clock starts. 6:30 AM

Getting Started, Identifying ControlsGetting Started, Identifying Controls Left Side/Rear Camera Illustration 1. Lens F1.6 (4~48mm) 12:1 power

Getting Started, Identifying Controls - PLAY Button Use to playback recorded tapes. Right Side Illustration 11. FOCUS Control Buttons Press these butt

Getting Started, Identifying Controls23. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks (Behind the jack cover) Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television (

Basic TechniquesBasic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the controls.

Basic Techniquesvisible. 6. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder replaced by . This places the camcor

Basic Techniqueschannel AUDIO IN jack. 2. Connect the other ends of the cable to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks of the camcorder. 3. Insert a recor

Basic TechniquesUsing Still To view a still picture during playback press the Start/Stop. Press the Start/Stop button again to resume playback. If you

Basic Techniquesvideo at double speed. To restore normal playback, press the PLAY button on either the remote control or the camcorder. Note: The ind

Advanced TechniquesAdvanced Techniques The Hitachi VM-E230A offers a diverse group of features that add interest and excitement to your video

Table of ContentsMake sure that FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder. If it is displayed, press FOCUS Control buttons to erase it...

Advanced Techniquesusing the remote control. Date - Date Recording The camcorder records the date with the picture all the time. No Display - No Date

Advanced Techniques Using the Digital Zoom The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 2 times. You must place the subject you w

Advanced Techniques Using Auto Focus The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically unless the manual focus is engage

Advanced TechniquesDark objects Note: With the T zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects that are 3.3 feet (100cm) away from the lens an

Advanced TechniquesUsing Quick Edit Use quick edit to search for the end of previously recorded material, find a particular spot on your tape, begin e

Advanced Techniques4. When the required position is located, the camcorder enters the stop mode and "SEARCH" disappears from the viewfinder.

Advanced Techniques Note: Use the wireless remote control within the range of the infrared receiver of the camcorder shown above. Note: The wireless r

Advanced TechniquesUsing the Display Button Pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control allows you to switch the displays in the viewfinder. Whe

Advanced TechniquesCreating a Title 1. Connect the camcorder to a power source. 2. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch and slide it t

Advanced Techniques5. Press the TITLE ON/OFF button on the remote control to stop recording the title. The title graphics disappear from the viewfinde

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Advanced TechniquesUsing Audio/Video Dubbing Use audio/video dubbing to record audio and video from the camcorder's built-in microphone and camer

Advanced Techniques 1. Turn the VCR on. 2. Aim the remote control at the infrared receiver on the VCR and press the VCR SET button on the remote contr

Advanced TechniquesPHILIPS RCA DISPLAY Zenith COUNTER RESET Magnavox TITLE ON/OFF Note: The remote control code is held in memory until i

Advanced Techniquestape position. Press FORWARD and hold it; the tape is played while the button is held. Press REVERSE and hold it for reverse play.

Advanced TechniquesAttaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens 1. To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise. 2. Remove both caps of th

Advanced Techniques• Never use the DC camera light in the vicinity of explosive or highly flammable materials. • Always allow the DC camera light to c

Advanced Techniques Note: Only replace the camera light bulb with VM-CP4L (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. Viewfinder Bright, Color and Tint Con

General MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Cleaning the camcorder Heads Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camera causing the playback

General Maintenancelocation, and the age of the camcorder. Troubleshooting Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camcorder

General Maintenance Tape is damaged. Try another cassette. Color of your TV screen is too bright, too faint or change. TV set has VIR circuit. Turn

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General MaintenanceTAPE DISPLAY Symptom Check Point & Correction Tape appears in the viewfinder. Have you moved the camcorder or cassette from a

General Maintenance7 days a week, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to

Accessories Add ExcitementAccessories Add Excitement We know that once you discover how much your Hitachi VM-E230A can add to your life you wi

For Your SafetyFor Your Safety The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the unit is to b

For Your Safetyreasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

Important SafeguardsImportant Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, s