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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

HITACHI

Instruction Manual

8mm Video Camera/Recorder

VM-SP1A

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.

Western Regional Office

For information concerning repairs, operation or

401 West Artesia Boulevard,

Compton,
technical assistance, please contact the Service

California 90220

Department of your nearest Regional Office.

Tel. 310-537-8383

Eastern Regional Office

HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF

1290

Wall

Street

West

HAWAII,

INC

Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071

3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu,

Hawaii 96819
Tel.

201-935-8980

Tel.

808-836-3621

Mid-Western Regional Office

HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.

1400 Morse Ave.

3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe

Claire,
Elk Grove Village, Ill. 60007

Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA

Tel.

708-593-1550

Tel.

514-697-9150

Southern Regional Office
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 404-279-5600

E131110/E72118
P4705457 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1992

Printed in Japan KF-S(N)

Summary of Contents for VM-SPIA

Page 1: ...10 537 8383 Eastern Regional Office HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF 1290 Wall Street West HAWAII INC Lyndhurst New Jersey 07071 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 Tel 201 935 8980 Tel 808 836 3621 Mid Western Regional Office HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 1400 Morse Ave 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Elk Grove Village Ill 60007 Quebec H9R 1B1 CANADA Tel 708 593 1550 Tel 514 697 9150 Southern ...

Page 2: ...LS 34 DATE TIME SETTING 39 AUTO FOCUS 41 AUTO IRIS 43 POWER ZOOM 44 DIGITAL ZOOM 45 MACRO 47 QUICK EDIT 48 FADE IN FADE OUT 49 INSTANT REVIEW 50 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 51 SELF TIMER 52 DISPLAY BUTTON 53 TITLE RECORDING 54 MENU 57 SECOND CLOCK SETTING 59 TIME REMAINING 61 LINEAR TIMER COUNTER 62 MEMORY 63 AUDIO VIDEO DUBBING 64 RECORDING TV PROGRAMS 66 VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV 67...

Page 3: ...IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS HOTLINE 84 ACCESSORY TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT 85 HOW TO ORDER 86 ...

Page 4: ...uld be read carefully to avoid any problems CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications MOISTURE Moisture may occur if the video camera recorder is moved from a ...

Page 5: ...IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 6: ...e solid state pickup device C C D usually causes this as an inherent characteristic Try to avoid shooting an excessively bright object directly Be sure not to leave it in a place where the temperature exceeds 120ºF or the pickup device may be damaged Dangerous includes Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine Near heating appliances Do not leave the viewfinder lens facing sunlig...

Page 7: ...istant Auto Focus Power Zoom Lens with macro feature 53 Color Graphic Title Library Flying Erase Head Digital Zoom up to X16 Audio Video dub Solid state camera pickup Time and date Program AE Auto Exposure Wireless Remote Control ...

Page 8: ...oulder Strap 8 Batteries for Date Time and Remote Control 9 Remote Control 10 Microphone Cap 11 Brush housed in lens cap 12 Grease NOTE Use the microphone cap to protect the microphone from impacts when carrying the camera recorder or the entrance of water when maintaining it Remove the cap when recording Otherwise sound cannot be recorded NOTES This unit uses 8mm video format cassettes It records...

Page 9: ...l fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without bla...

Page 10: ...cause hazards Caution Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification 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 10 Water and M...

Page 11: ...ling an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or sho...

Page 12: ...If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement 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 produ...

Page 13: ...y 10 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure A The pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger B That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and C That wire size should be met ...

Page 14: ...to enter the case Check that no foreign matter adheres to the water resistant seal before closing the case If the VM SP1A is used while sand or other particulates adheres to the seal it could cause water to enter The water resistant seal should be replaced at least once a year Use Hitachi part VM KIT270 The VM SP1A cannot be used in the following places Under water In a place with high temperature...

Page 15: ...e in the direction of the arrow Note After using the VM SP1A wipe off the sand or water carefully from the case before opening it Since water and sand may remain under the buckle release the buckle in the condition shown in the figure below and wipe off the excess water or sand carefully 2 Release the lock lever under the buckle to open the case ...

Page 16: ...VM SP1A is moved from a cold place to a warm place leave it for a while until it reaches the ambient temperature before opening the case Be careful that no water or snow flakes enter when opening the case If they enter the humidity inside rises and condensation is likely to occur Moisture also condenses on the lens If moisture condenses on the lens clear pictures cannot be recorded Dry the VM SP1A...

Page 17: ...USTING THE HAND STRAP ADJUSTING THE HAND STRAP Adjust the hand strap as illustrated Adjust the length of the hand strap so you can press the START STOP button and power zoom switch easily with your fingers ...

Page 18: ... CAP AND MICROPHONE CAP ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND MICROPHONE CAP Attach the lens cap as shown in the figure during shooting to prevent the cord from dangling Also attach the microphone cap to prevent it from being lost ...

Page 19: ...HOW TO INSTALL THE SHOULDER STRAP HOW TO INSTALL THE SHOULDER STRAP Attach the shoulder strap provided as illustrated ...

Page 20: ...stment You may want to install the date time and remote control batteries provided immediately to prevent misplacing them For date time 1 Open the case Refer to WATER RESISTANT on page 8 2 Pull the battery holder with coin etc 3 Insert the date time battery with the terminal facing out 4 Fully insert the battery holder into the camera recorder ...

Page 21: ...teries use 3V micro lithium cell such as Maxell CR2025 or equivalent Instructions for setting the date and time are on page 22 You can do that later if desired after you re more familiar with your camera recorder Dispose of battery safely and in accordance with local laws Do not dispose of in fire WARNING Keep this battery away from children If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergen...

Page 22: ...ery flush against the camera recorder and slide it in the direction of the arrow To remove the battery 1 Lift the battery to remove it WHEN USING WITH THE AC ADAPTER CHARGER Provided 1 Plug the AC adapter charger power cord into an AC electrical output the POWER indicator on the AC adapter charger will come on 2 Open the case Refer to WATER RESISTANT on page 8 3 Connect one end of the DC cord prov...

Page 23: ...VM CC80A 1 Connect the car battery cord to the car s cigarette lighter socket 2 Open the case Refer to WATER RESISTANT on page 8 3 Connect one end of the DC cord provided to the DC Input 6V jack of the camera recorder 4 Connect the other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the car battery cord NOTES The car battery cord is designed to be used only with automobiles having a 12 24 volt negative g...

Page 24: ...henever the linear time counter is present in the viewfinder the battery level indicator is displayed in the viewfinder indicating the condition of camera recorder battery power When the battery is fully charged is displayed After several minutes the symbol will change to When the battery is very near empty the symbol will change to and start blinking You should find an alternative power source or...

Page 25: ...perating time depending on how much you use zoom and pause 3 Charge the battery before use and store it at normal room temperature 4 The battery should be charged at a temperature of 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C to prevent damage 5 Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14 F 10 C or above 95 F 35 C The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122 F 50 C Operation time will decrease...

Page 26: ...ble parts inside 10 Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat over 149 F 65 C could be hazardous 11 Set the mark switch of any battery which has already been charged to red as shown in the figure This lets you discriminate between charged and uncharged batteries easily ...

Page 27: ...o WATER RESISTANT on page 8 2 Slide the EJECT switch The cassette door will open 3 Insert a cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder Slide the cassette into cassette holder as far as it will go 4 Press the cassette holder Push the section of the holder marked PUSH until a click is heard The camera recorder will automatically close the top of the cas...

Page 28: ...INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF CASSETES Removal Slide the EJECT switch and remove the cassette ...

Page 29: ...t accidental erasure slide the record protect tab in the direction of the arrow until the red tab is completely visible To record on the cassette again slide the record protect tab in the direction of the arrow The red tab will disappear behind the cassette case NOTE After unpacking it is recommended to fast forward tape to its middle and then rewind it before recording with the camera for the fir...

Page 30: ...t window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder Slide the cassette into cassette holder as far as it will go NOTE If the power source is not connected to the camera recorder the cassette holder will not open 4 Press the cassette holder The holder will latch in the operating position The camera recorder will enter record pause mode automatically 5 Hold the left and right side of the...

Page 31: ...er NOTES Auto focus does not operate when recording at a zoom ratio of over X17 Focus on the subject manually If the red record protect tab on the cassette is closed the TAPE indication in the viewfinder flashes for several seconds and the camera recorder will not enter record pause mode 7 Now press the START STOP button to start shooting the picture REC indication appears in the viewfinder You ar...

Page 32: ...ate control to VCR and the camera recorder will now be in the stop mode 10 Open the case Be careful that no water or sand enters the camera recorder Refer to WATER RESISTANT on page 8 11 Press REW button The tape will be rewound to the beginning 12 Press PLAY button The picture you just recorded will be seen through the viewfinder NOTE If you connect the camera recorder to your TV you can see the ...

Page 33: ... recorded on and you want to record the remaining blank section see QUICK EDIT on page 26 NOTES When the camera recorder is used for a long time it becomes warm but this does not indicate a fault After using the camera recorder refer to MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AFTER USE on page 43 before storing it ...

Page 34: ...o switches between the camera and VCR modes Turn the control to select ZOOMx16 ZOOMx64 EXPAND or SLIM Power and VCR function When the control is set to VCR OFF ZOOMx16 or SLIM the locking mechanism works Press the knob in the switch and hold it then rotate the control to the proper setting Also use this control to switch between 16x digital zoom and special effects Usually set the switch to ZOOMx1...

Page 35: ...ecomes wider gradually T Picture becomes telescopic gradually 17 Hand Strap Adjust to best fit your hand 18 Camera Recorder Control Buttons These shaded buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the camera recorder 19 REC Buttons Press these buttons at the same time to record pictures from an external input connected to the AV IN OUT jack These buttons can be used as record butto...

Page 36: ...e time battery provided 29 DC Input 6V Jack When using the AC adaptor charger provided or car battery cord optional connect this jack and the DC OUTPUT of the AC adaptor charger the car s cigarrette lighter socket 30 Power Zoom Switch This switch operates only when the case is closed tightly This switch performs zooming electrically W Picture becomes wider gradually T Picture becomes telescopic gr...

Page 37: ...ster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP button to stop tape movement NOTE You can also visually scan forward when the camera recorder is in record pause stand by mode by pressing and holding this button 36 RESET Button When the linear time counter is displayed in the viewfinder pressing this button resets the coun...

Page 38: ...IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Always return the remote control into the camera recorder when not using it so that you do not lose it ...

Page 39: ...EXPAND or SLIM 3 Press DATE button Date and time appear in the viewfinder and 1 flashes 4 Press SET button to select correct month Hold button down to advance rapidly When the correct month appears press SHIFT button 5 Press SET button to select correct date Hold button down to advance rapidly When the correct date appears press SHIFT button 6 Press SET button to select year and then press SHIFT b...

Page 40: ...utton repeatedly until the flashing cursor will be removed from the viewfinder The cursor will be removed from the viewfinder The MENU appears in the viewfinder 2 Press MENU button to erase menu display and the date time will be displayed 3 Press and hold SHIFT button for more than 5 seconds the month starts flashing Correct the incorrect digit by using SHIFT and SET buttons To correct date time i...

Page 41: ...ot in the center of the viewfinder 2 Objects at far and near positions at the same time 3 Objects lit by a spotlight or neon signs etc 4 Objects behind glass with water droplets or dust on it 5 Objects with almost no difference in brightness such as a white wall 6 Objects moving rapidly 7 Dark objects 8 When recording with a zoom ratio of over X17 9 When there are water droplets or dirt on the len...

Page 42: ...returns to the auto focus mode 2 Zoom in on the object by pressing the power zoom switch on the T side 3 Focus on the object by pressing the focus button or NOTE If focusing is performed without zooming up first the picture may become out of focus when the zoom in is done during actual picture taking 4 Then zoom back the object as desired NOTE After using the manual focus press FOCUS select button...

Page 43: ...hanism which automatically adjusts the lens aperature in accordance with the available light When the object is dark the iris opens automatically and it closes when the object is bright When the power is switched off the iris is automatically set to the fully closed position ...

Page 44: ...ly widens Press power zoom switch on the T side and the picture gradually becomes telescopic Super zoom Telemacro feature Auto focus operates even when you bring the camera recorder up to 2 3 feet from the subject therefore you can zoom up so the subject fills the screen and record it ...

Page 45: ...he image from X8 to X16 ZM 2 enlarges the image from X8 to X64 and adds mosaic special effect ZM 2 with EXPAND enlarges the image from X8 to X64 also widens it ZM 2 with SLIM enlarges the image from X8 to X64 and also makes it thinner You can control the digital enlargement ratio by pressing the T or W side of the power zoom switch NOTE If you select a zoom ratio over X8 it is displayed in the vie...

Page 46: ...DIGITAL ZOOM press the ZOOM MODE button to select either display or above If display is selected the picture image in the viewfinder is different from the subject being shot ...

Page 47: ...inch from the lens tip Press and hold W side of power zoom switch An object is auto focused NOTES Determine the size of the object by moving the camera backward and forward Be careful as the lighting tends to be insufficient when shooting in the above conditions ...

Page 48: ...gin your editing or recording new material Quick Edit is used while the camera recorder is in the record pause stand by mode By holding down the F FWD REW or PLAY button you can visually search or play your tape Releasing the buttons F FWD REW or PLAY immediately stops the tape at that position NOTE This function is also possible using the remote control ...

Page 49: ...ture fades out and then press START STOP button to start recording 2 Release FADE button After a few seconds the picture will gradually appear on a blank screen FADE OUT 1 Press and hold FADE button during recording The picture will gradually disappear from the screen 2 Press START STOP button to stop recording and then release FADE button The picture will reappear in the viewfinder NOTE Both pict...

Page 50: ... few seconds of the recorded scene is played back in the reverse direction and then played back in the forward direction 2 When the tape reaches the end of the scene you have just recorded the camera recorder returns to the record pause stand by mode Recording starts again when the START STOP button is pressed again ...

Page 51: ...o you will not use it Remote controllable range Cautions on the remote control Use the remote control indoors When the infrared ray receiver is exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as that from artificial lighting the remote control may not operate correctly The remote control cannot be operated if there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared ray receiver The remote cont...

Page 52: ...er 3 Press SELF TIMER button on the remote control The display will change as follows each time the button is pressed 4 Press START STOP button on the remote control or the camera recorder When SELF 30REC 0 10 is displayed the camera recorder starts recording after 10 seconds continuing for 30 seconds When SELF RECORD 0 10 is displayed the camera recorder starts recording after 10 seconds Recordin...

Page 53: ...DISPLAY BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON When the DISPLAY button is pressed the display in the viewfinder will change as follows ...

Page 54: ...e bottom and Scroll in R L makes a title appear from the right Wipe in A title appears gradually Click to see Group 2 RESORT Total 16 Titles Click to see Group 3 PARTY Total 12 Titles NOTE You can also use the buttons on the remote control that have the same functions as those on the camera recorder to record the title Make sure that a battery is inserted into the remote control before using it TO...

Page 55: ... scroll in title while scrolling and a wipe in title while wiping 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 in To record a cut in title at the start of shooting above to select a title 2 Press TITLE button to erase the title in the viewfinder 3 Press START STOP button to start recording 4 Press TITLE button where you want to insert the title The title appears and is recorded It takes about one second for the sc...

Page 56: ...ted las will appear You can display a title even during playback by pressing TITLE button Use this function when dubbing a tape on another machine using this camera recorder as the playback VCR You can dub the tape inserting a title ...

Page 57: ... date time setting menu Set the date time by the procedure shown on page 22 4 Press SET button to select the required parameter in brackets 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the functions of the camera recorder See right column DATE DATE TIME DATE DU DATE TIME or DU DATE You can select the display when pressing the DATE button DATE TIME Displays the date and time of the first clock set on page 22 D...

Page 58: ... turning the power off OSD ON or OFF This is useful when using this camera recorder as a playback VCR to dub tapes ON Select ON in modes other than dubbing OFF Select OFF so the mode display of the camera recorder is not recorded when dubbing NOTE Though the mode display appears in the viewfinder the video output signal from the AV output jack does not contain mode display data ...

Page 59: ... from the menu shown on page 33 NOTE You cannot set the second clock without having set the first clock 2 Press MENU button 3 Press SHIFT button so that the digit you want to set flashes 4 Press SET button to set the flashing digit 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the second clock NOTE You need not set the minutes of the second clock because they are the same as those of the first clock 6 After setti...

Page 60: ... will appear in the viewfinder NOTES If you want to correct the second clock during programming or after starting perform the same procedure as in correcting the first clock on page 23 When the date or time of the first clock is flashing you cannot delete the display When you correct the minutes of the first clock the minutes of the second clock are corrected automatically ...

Page 61: ...y to a read out showing the amount of recording or playback time left on the tape NOTE When using the E6 15 minutes tape or P6 15 minutes tape you must press RESET button to display the E 15 or P 15 to adapt the camera recorder s time remaining system for an accurate read out If the counter is being displayed RESET button resets the counter to 0 00 00 ...

Page 62: ...ISPLAY button to select the linear time counter display Load a cassette into the camera recorder and perform recording or playback the counter indicates the elapsed time NOTES The linear time counter does not operate when nothing is recorded on the tape Counter changes to 0 00 00 when cassette is ejected ...

Page 63: ...t to return to the same point several times in a row 1 Press DISPLAY button until the linear time counter with memory is displayed 2 Start playing or recording a tape 3 At the point you want playback to start press RESET button to reset the counter to 0 00 00M 4 Continue to play or record 5 Press STOP button 6 Press REW button The tape will be rewound to the preselected point at approximately 0 00...

Page 64: ...receiver of the camera recorder 4 Press PLAY button and then REW or F FWD button to search to the approximate area on the tape where you want to begin your dub 5 Press PLAY button again to search for the exact position that you want to stop dubbing then press PAUSE button 6 Press DISPLAY button so that the linear time counter with memory appears and then press RESET button to set the counter readi...

Page 65: ...AUDIO VIDEO DUBBING ...

Page 66: ... VCR 2 Connect the other end to AV IN OUT of camera recorder 3 Insert the cassette NOTE Power source must be connected to the camera recorder 4 Turn the operate control to select VCR 5 Turn on your TV or VCR and tune it to the channel you wish to record 6 Aim the remote control at the receiver of the camera recorder and then press two REC buttons on the remote control at the same time to start rec...

Page 67: ... Provided Example 1 If your TV is already connected to the VCR 1 Connect the AV stereo output cord Provided to AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN of your VCR 2 Connect the other end to the AV stereo output cord to AV IN OUT of your camera recorder 3 Select the LINE of your VCR 4 Slide EJECT switch on the camera recorder and then insert the cassette 5 Turn the operate control to select VCR 6 Press PLAY button 7...

Page 68: ... the RF output adapter 3 Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to OUT TO TV on the RF output adapter 4 Connect the other end of the VHF antenna terminal on the TV as illustrated 5 Connect the connector cable from RF output adapter to AV IN OUT jack on the camera recorder 6 Turn on the TV and set to channel 3 unless channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area If channel 3 is used in your area set y...

Page 69: ...ture can be seen To start again press PAUSE button and playback will be resumed NOTES There will be some noise interference in the still picture If the play pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes the camera recorder will automatically enter the stop mode to protect the tape from damage ...

Page 70: ...out 9 times forward search or 7 times reverse search faster than the normal playback speed and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP button to stop tape movement NOTES There will be some noise interference in the forward or reverse search pictures while visually scanning ...

Page 71: ...NVERTER ATTACHING THE TELE OR WIDE CONVERTER 1 To remove the lens hood turn it counterclockwise 2 Remove both caps of the tele or wide converter 3 Screw the lens into the threads on the front of video camera recorder lens assembly ...

Page 72: ...VCR dubbing hookup Illustration 1 Connect the AV stereo output cord to AV IN OUT of your camera recorder 2 Connect the other ends to AUDIO IN VIDEO IN of your VCR as shown in diagram above 3 Play the tape on the camera recorder and record it on the VCR NOTE If you connect the VHF OUT TO TV connector of VCR to the TV ANT connector as illustrated and set VCR TV selector of the VCR to VCR mode the pi...

Page 73: ...FLYING ERASE HEAD FLYING ERASE HEAD A rotating erase head which elminates glitches and rainbow noise that occurs at the joints between recorded segments ...

Page 74: ... camera automatically determines the shutter speed and aperture according to the brightness of the subject The selected shutter speed 1 60 1 100 or 1 250 will be dispayed in the viewfinder If the 1 250 shutter speed is selected for example AE 250 is dispayed ...

Page 75: ...egins to record instead of pausing you will need to change the position of the switch on the synchro edit cord Stop the VCR change the switch and then press RECORD button on the VCR again 7 Pressing S EDIT REVIEW button on the remote control puts the camera recorder in the review mode for several seconds and then into the playback mode The recording VCR starts recording automatically 8 Pressing RE...

Page 76: ...e case with a dry cloth 4 Release the buckle Refer to How to open and close the case on page 8 5 Check that there is no water on the buckle open the case and dry the SM SP1A NOTES Do not dry the VM SP1A forcibly using a drier or heater Never use cleaning chemical such as alcohol thinner benzine etc Do not rub the lens with force The lens could be scratched Always use a soft cloth Do not lubricate ...

Page 77: ...Do not push the seal in with tweezers or a sharp object If the water resistant seal is damaged it will allow water to enter 7 Re connect the power connector and re attach the bracket in their original positions Storage Store the VM SP1A in a well ventilated place not in a place at high temperature and high humidity or in a dusty place Thinly coat the water resistant seal with grease provided to pr...

Page 78: ...ntents to other containers When coating the water resistant seal with grease Coat with a thin layer of grease If it is coated with too much grease dust etc will adhere to the seal NOTES Check that there is no damage to the water resistant seal and no foreign matter such as sand or other particulates etc adhering to it If foreign matter adheres to the seal wipe it off with the brush provided ...

Page 79: ...ction Picture does not appear in the viewfinder Remove the lens cap Slide the power switch to CAMERA Disconnect the AV input cable from the camera recorder The camera recorder cannot go into the recording mode even when the start stop button is pressed Check the record protect tab on the cassette Make sure that the FOCUS M does not appear in the viewfinder If it is displayed press Focus select but...

Page 80: ... on yourTV adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture Picture bends at the top of the TV screen TV receiver is older type It needs to be modified to work properly with camera recorder Tape is damaged try another cassette Color of your TV screen is too bright too faint or change TV set has VIR circuit Turn off during playback DEW Symptom Check Point Correction DEW indication f...

Page 81: ...is lost This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased but that head cleaning is required Use the Maxell 8M CLT or similar dry type head cleaning tape to clean the video heads If the picture does not clear up after using the head cleaning tape professional cleaning by a service technician may be necessary Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center for head cleaning ...

Page 82: ...er maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period by most users unless the video camera recorder is heavily or seldom used Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the user although defective parts are covered during the warranty period Consult your VCR service center to determine recommendations for normal maintenance based on your location use patterns and machine age...

Page 83: ...orage temperature 4 F 140 F Video Recorder Section Format 8mm Record playback system Two video record playback heads Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape speed 14 3mm sec Video input 1 0Vp p 75 ohm Video output 1 0Vp p 75 ohm Audio input 7 8dBs 316 m Vrms Audio output 7 8dBs 316 m Vrms Fast forward rewind time Less than 8 minutes with P6 120 cassette Camera Section Scanning 525 lines 60 field...

Page 84: ...ent 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 Eastern Region Southern Region Western Region Midwestern Region 1290...

Page 85: ...ine of video accessories you can go anywhere your imagination takes you Now that you know how much fun video recording can be you ll want to add new dimensions to your home videos With converter lenses adaptors extra We are preparing two kinds of accessory 1 INCLUDED ACCESSORY If you want to place an order for these items you can 1 Call the toll free number 1 800 HITACHI ...

Page 86: ...number anytime 24 Hrs day 7 days a week 1 800 HITACHI BY MAIL To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency payable to HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC to the following address HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC PARTS DIVISION 401 WEST ARTESIA BLVD COMPTON CA 90220 ...

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