Basic Techniques
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This section guides you through basic recording and playback. Practice the basic techniques of recording and
playback on something unimportant such as traffic or a short tour of your backyard. Once familiar with how the
machine works you can move to the more sophisticated features with less stress.
Let's get started!
Making a Basic Recording
The Hitachi VM-E520A/E521A uses PROGRAM AE auto exposure that automatically selects the optimum shutter
speed (either 1/60, 1/120, 1/180, 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 shutter speed.
1. Connect the camcorder to a power source ("Loading Batteries; Camcorder Batteries," p 15, "Using Alternative
Power Sources," p.17).
2. Insert an 8mm cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.18).
3. Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM.
appears and the camcorder is
now ready to record.
4. Use the diopter control to match the viewfinder's focus with your eyesight.
5. When you are ready to record press the Start/Stop button. REC appears in the viewfinder and the camcorder
records the picture you see in the viewfinder.
Note:
TAPE flashes in the viewfinder when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible.
6. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder replaced by
. This
places the camcorder in standby.
Note:
TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder 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 camera returns to record/pause mode.
Playing Back Your Recording
Depending on the setup of your video equipment, you connect the camcorder in one of the 3 methods explained
below.
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached
