Hitachi VM H 655 LA manual

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :- VM-E455LA, VM-H655LA HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-E455LA HI 8 Video Camcorder VM-H655LA VI_E_55LA vr_-H_5_LA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92173 Tel. 1-600-HATACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road Missisauga, Ont[...]

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :- TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 3 Important Safeguards .............................................................................................................................. 4 Before You Begin ..[...]

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :- Demonstration Mode ............................................................................................................................. 53 Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR ............................................................................................... 53 Simple Programmable Edit (Edit r[...]

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :- 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 ascolored bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology. Information for VM-H[...]

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :- INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow-all operating and use instructions. 2 Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply [...]

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerlin e operated equipment 0r accessories Connected to this Unit should 1 bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat th e safety feature s, This Wi! l help avoid any potential hazard from e!ectdc [...]

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :- 16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it its left unattended and unused for long pedods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. S[...]

:_ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :- 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 and the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen facing sunlight for a prolonged period, or the phosphorescent surface of the cathode ray tube and the[...]

• Automatic title recording • Video effects • Multi playback (PAL60 conversion) Types of differences /M-E455LA _/M-H655L.a Systerr m Him This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camcorder. None of these processes are complex. Set aside some time, relax, and familiarize yourself with this quafity instrument. Enjoy getting[...]

Optional RF Adaptor If you wish to connect this camcorder to a television that does not have audio/video input jacks you will need to use the optional RF adapter model VM-RF86A (R). Identifying Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _0 11 12 I3 14 15 lb 1. Lens Door The door will automatically open when the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to "CAM". Setti[...]

8. STOP Button Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and time and create a title. ("Creating and Recording a Title", p39). 9. BATTERY Release Lever Releases the battery attached to camcorder. 10. CHARGE Indicator When the battery is being charged, this indicator will flash or fight to[...]

When you are viewing playback pictures on the LCD monitor with the CAM/OFFNIDEO switch set to VIDEO, these buttons can be used to control the volume of the built-in speaker 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 24. DATE/DISP Button When the CAM/OFF!VIDEO switch is set to CAM, this button can be used as the DATE or DISPLAY button: set the date and time, and select t[...]

Use this button to digitally process the image you are going to record or the playback image. During recording, you can select among six modes: 16x9, negative/positive, X400 digital zoom, half-mirRor, mosaic, or art ("Digital Effects Recording", p42). During playback, you can select among three modes: 16x9, art, or sepia ("Video Effe[...]

34 29. Start/Stop Button When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAM press this button to start recording. When pressed a second time the camera pauses. During playback use this button to stop the tape temporarily. Pressing a second time resumes normal playback. 30. Hand Strap Refer to page 21. 31. Clock Battery Compartment Pull the battery holder and [...]

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-ACE5A AC adaptor. Charge the battery at a temperature range of 50°F (10°C) - 86°F (30°C) to prevent damage to the battery. Note: This camcorder operates with a lithium ion battery such as VM-BPL13/VM-BPL2[...]

accessory. 4 Connect the AC adaptor DC plug to the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Charging will start within five seconds. During charging, the CHARGE indicator of the camcorder will flash or light to give you a reference of the charged level. Note: If the CHARGE Indicator flashes once every two seconds, the battery could be defective. Note: The CHAR[...]

More than 75% charge Flashes three times at approx, one-second intervals. Full charge Steady light Charging Time Pack Charging 130. 230 min. 260 min. 460 min. 70 min. 140 min. 160 min. 320 min. Battery 3harging Full Charge /'5% Charge #M-BPLI: 170 min 100 min VM-BPL27 300 min 190 min VM-BPL30 330 min 210 min VM-BPL6C 590 min 410 min Operating [...]

• 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 temperature the battery may be damaged, • Do not attach a hot battery to the camcorder. Allow it to coot. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY OR AC ADAPTOR, THROWING T[...]

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 it. Note: If you repeat charging and discharging the battery before using it up, the correct remainin[...]

1 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC outlet. Make sure that the wide blade fits into the wide slot. If it doesn't fit try reversing it. If you still cannot make fit the blades fully into the outlet either contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet, or use a polarized cord or outlet accessory. 2 Connect the DC plug of the AC [...]

3 Place the cassette in the cassette holder so that the transparent window faces away from the body of the camcorder and the spry toward the body of the camcorder. 4 Push the cassette door, which is embossed PUSH, until it "clicks" into place. The camcorder automatically closes. Note: The camcorder will automatically close the top of the [...]

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 1 Press the OPEN button to open the LeD monitor. I Note: Opening 0r Closing the LeD monitor switches the picture to appear 0n the EGg monitor or In the Viewfinder. 1 Adjusting the Brightness of [...]

• If the LCD monitor is turned 90 ° so that it faces the same direction as the lens when the camera signal is being recorded during recording, recording pause, instant review, editing, A/V dubbing or AN 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 moni[...]

CAUTION: Do not hold the unit by the electronic viewfinder when carrying as this could cause a malfunction. Eyepiece Adjustment To use the electronic viewfinder, grasp the knobs on both sides of the eye cup stem and pull the eye cup all the way, then turn the diopter control for your optimum focus adjustment. Since the eye cup has already been pull[...]

2 Insert the battery with the "+" terminal facing up. 3 Fully insert the battery holder into the camcorder. FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATM ENT. Note: Replace the battery with 3V micro lithium cells such as Maxell OR2025 or its equivalent. Note: Dispose of battery safely in accorda[...]

The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, 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 wilt be displayed. Whe[...]

CAM mode: Press the DATE/DISP. button on the camcorder to switch the display. VIDEO mode: Press the DATE/DISP. button on the camcorder or DISPLAY AY button on the remote control to switch the display. • When a recorded tape is in the camcorder during the VIDEO mode, "SEARCH" appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. (See "Da[...]

2 Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. 3 Press the DATE!DISP. button and look into the viewfinder or LCD monitor. The date and time should appear in the lower right with the" 1" flashing. 12:00 AM 1/ 1/1999 4 Pressing the F.FWD button gives you higher numbers while the REW/REVIEW button gives you lower [...]

1 Connect the camcorder to a power source (See pages p16 - p17). 2 Open the LCD monitor and insert a cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes", p20). If you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor, leave the monitor open. If you want to view the picture in the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor. Note: Pull out the eye[...]

Using Instant Review Use this feature to view the last few seconds of the tape you shot. 1 Set the camcorder to record/pause mode and tap the REW/REVIEW button. The last few seconds of the tape playback in reverse and then in normal playback mode. Note: Sound is heard from the speaker during normal playback. 2 The camera plays back to the spot wher[...]

Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall Rapidly moving objects Dark objects Note: With the T zoom 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 [...]

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. | , The zoom speed varies depending on how the power zoom con[...]

IN_.3"_ZOO_ 8_ Notei TO return to the 0[iginal Zoom position, press the !NST: ZOOM button so that !'1. ZOOM' disappears from 1 th e viewfinder or LCD monitor. Note: This instant zoom ha s Certain limitations and may degrade a t extreme _ magn f cat on and amp fy camcorder s movement. Using Macro This function allows you to shoot subj[...]

will automatically disappear. 5 Press the STOP button when you have finished. Note: Decrease the sound volume of the camcorder when you play backa recording by Connecting the camcorder to your TV, If the v01ume of the camcorder is set to maximum; the played back picture maybe distorted. Make sure that the volume is not set to maximum during recordi[...]

lless noise when you open the monitor. 1 Using Forward and Reverse Search When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the F.FWD button and REW/REVIEW button to find the scoot quickly. When the LCD monitor is closed: • Press the F.FWD button during playback to play the tape forward at approximately 9 times normal speed. Press the PLA[...]

1. Connect the provided audio/video output cable to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your VCR. I Note: If your VCR has two (stereo) AUDIO IN jacks, Connect the audio plug to the left-channel AUDIO IN jack. 1 2. Connect the other ends of the cable to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks of the camcorder. 3. Insert a previously recorded cassette into [...]

Note: !f your television has two (stereo) AUDIO IN jacks, Connect the audio plug to the leftichanne! AUDIO IN _ack. 2. Connect the other ends of the cable to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks of the camcorder. 3. Insert a previously recorded cassette into the camcorder. 4. Turn on your television and set to the camcorder input mode (consult your te[...]

4. Connect the RF output adapter cable to the AudioNideo Output jack of your camcorder. 5. Turn your television on and select channel 3 (channel 4 if channel 3 is a channel used in your area). 6. Select the CH3 or CH4 on the RF output adapter matching the channel selected on your television. 7. Insert the previously recorded cassette into the camce[...]

....... _ t ¸ i_'_'_'_ ¸ "SEPIA": Sepia Mode The entire picture wilt be sepia. Note: To switch the mode of return to the normal picture during tape dubbingl temporarily stop the dubbing and 1 press the EFFECTS button. Note: When tape stops, the normal picture will be restored. Multi Playback This camcorder can convert on [...]

Note: The PAL60 button is effective dudng playback on!y. Note:Depending on the state of the tape recorded, the PAL60 button may not operate normally, Note: The RFconverter unit cannot beused during multi playback (PAL60 output). Note: The PAL60 mode wilt be released when the camcorder is turned off. Advanced Techniques The Hitachi VM-E455LA!VM-H655[...]

Advanced Techniques Note: When" TITLE" is displayed in the viewfinder of on the LCD monitor, the title cannot be turned on or off using the remote control. Date - Date Recording The camcorder records the date with the picture all the time. 11/ 5/2000 No Display - No Date Recording The camcorder does not record the date. Date and Time - Da[...]

Advanced Techniques or create a title and personalize your recordings, while at the some time keeping a permanent visual record of what is contained on a tape. The selected or created title can be recorded with the date automatically. _F_qD Bu_i • B uf:_n DAT[!_ISP, Selecting Stored Title (Prememo) Note;Be sure to insert the Clock battery before [...]

Advanced Techniques _ i i _ ili ¸_!_i i/_! _ ¸¸¸¸ Title creation mode Spanish 5 Use the F.FWD or REW button to select a desired title. i ! i_i !!i_i ii ! il Stored titles (Prememo) available <English> HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERRY CHRISTMAS CONGRATULATIONS THE SUPERSTAR VACATION FUN THANKSGIVING HAPPY EASTER ANNIVERSARY HAPPY NEW YEAR <French&[...]

Advanced Techniques FELIZ AI_IO NUEVO SEMANA SANTA FIESTA 6 After you have selected the title, press the TITLE ON/OFF button. The selected title will be stored in memory and then disappear. Creating a Title A title contains two lines of up to 16 characters per line. The camcorder contains 79 different characters for creating a title. Notei Be sure [...]

Advanced Techniques TITLE 11/ 5/2000 6 Once you've selected a character press the STOP button to set it. TITLE 11/ 5/2000 7 Complete the title by repeating steps 5 and 6. JANE'S BIRTHDAY TITLE 11/ 5/2000 8 When you complete your title, press the TITLE ON!OFF button on the remote control to store the title in memory and remove the title gr[...]

Advanced Techniques 3 Use the STOP button to select the character to be corrected. 4 Use the F.FWD and REW/REVIEW buttons to correct the character. 5 Repeatedly press the DATE/DISP. button to store the corrected title in memory. Digital Effects Recording The digital processor in this camcorder allows you to record the picture and add special effect[...]

Advanced Techniques MIRROR Half-Mirror Mode MOSAIC Mosaic Mode ART Art Mode Normal Mode Activating Digital Effects Recording 1. Place the camcorder in the record pause mode. 2. Press the EFFECTS button to select the digital effects mode you want. 47[...]

Advanced Techniques 16x9:16x9 Mode The picture format can be switched from the 4:3 (the picture format of an ordinary TV set) to 16x9. The top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder become black bars. NEGPOS: Negative/Positive Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor will become negative. ZM:2:x400 Digital Zoom Mode Slide and hol[...]

Advanced Techniques :- iii!i i ¸ i M_ i ¸ i ¸ i_÷ 3. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording. • To release digital effects mode, repeatedly press the EFFECTS button in record pause mode until the normal mode is restored. Using Digital Fade Use the fade feature to add a prefessiona/ touch to your recordings. Use the FADE button to sel[...]

Advanced Techniques • Art fade: Fades in from, or fades out to a picture with the feel of an oil painting. "ART.F" appears in the upper left corner of the view finder of LCD monitor. • Zoom fade: Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen. "_" appears in the upper left corner of t[...]

attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again. Date Search The 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 the cassette is left in the camcorder. 1. Attach a power source and slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO. 2. Pres[...]

Advanced Techniques 4. Press the DATE/DISP. button. "M" appears next to the counter. 5. Press the REW/REVIEW button and the tape stops at approximately where you reset the linear time counter. This feature works in F.FWD as well. Using Quick Edit Use quick edit to search for the end of previously recorded material, find a particular spot [...]

Advanced Techniques Demonstration Mode This camcorder is equipped with a demonstration mode. If you leave the powered camcorder for 10 minutes without a cassette inserted when th_ date has not been set or the clock battery is dead, the camcorder demonstration mode will start. To cancel the demonstration mode • Disconnect power from camcorder and [...]

Advanced Techniques :- Programming the Remote Control for the VCR It is necessary to program the edit remote control to match the VCR before starting editing. i 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 control and hold it, then press the button corresponding to the [...]

Advanced Techniques Hitachi Sony Panasonic Toshiba Mitsubishi Sanyo Sharp NEC JVC Akai Gold Star PHILIPS RCA Zenith Magnavox REVERSE PROGRAM FORWARD IN COPY START OUT A/V DUB i U DISPLAY COUNTER RESET TITLE ON/OFF Note: The remote control code is held in memory until it is changed orthe batteries are replaced. Note: Point the remote control straigh[...]

Advanced Techniques :- 1 Connect the edit remote control to the camcorder, and then connect the audio!video output cable as illustrated above. I Note: If your VCR has two (stereo) AUDIO IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the left-channel AUDIO IN lack. 1 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. 3 Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camcorder t[...]

Advanced Techniques 7 Press the _ button to search for the end of the segment you want to copy. Press _ and then _ to set the camcorder to the play pause mode. Use the FORWARD or REVERSE button as required to fine adjust the tape position. 8 Press the OUT button to store the counter reading at the end of the scene. PROG. 2 0:20 : 15 IN : : OUT : : [...]

Advanced Techniques marked * in the figure below. ! _¸ _ I_"_ .._ . I Note: The edit remote control cannot be used unless it is connected to the camcorder. 1 (1) _ (Play) Button Use to playback recorded tape. (2) 4_ (Rewind) Button Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. (3) A/V DUB Button Use this button to record new audi[...]

General Maintenance previously recorded tape in the camcorder. %} ., f.%; f S 1 Hold down the red button on the CAM! OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO. 2 Insert a previously recorded tape in the camcorder. 3 use the wireless remote control and press the _ PLAY button. Use the _ PLAY, _ F.FWD, and _ REW buttons to find the place whe[...]

General Maintenance 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 Viewfinder The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user-cleaned if dust, dirt, or other foreign matter adheres to it. 1 Pull out the[...]

General Maintenance A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-E455LA/VM-H755LA/VM-H655LA requires maintenance after a period of normal use. We expect that no other maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of warranty unless the camcorder is used either heavily or seldom. Defective parts are covered by the w[...]

General Maintenance PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE Symptom Check Point & Correction ]'he PLAY button cannot be engaged. Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO. _1o picture appears on television screen when The Set the television to the camcorder channel (3 or 4) 3LAY is pressed. (TV is connected to the camcorder depending upon the select[...]

General Maintenance CD monitor. assette and set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF, then wait for about one hour. I Remove the cassette and then try to reinsert: remove it several times. If the indication is I till shown in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, use a cleaning tape to clean the eads and replace the cassette. CAMCORDER MALFUNCTIONS Symp[...]

General Maintenance Lens F1.6 - 3.8 (4 - 88 mm) 22:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions Lens diameter 46 mm I For U.S.A. only ] HITACHI Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Home Electronics (Amer[...]

General Maintenance FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone numbers: 1-800-HITACHI 1-800-995-4500 65[...]