Hitachi VM-E310A manual

For Your Safety 1 Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-E110A /310A Hitachi Home Ele c tronics (A merica), HITA CHI (HS C) CANA DA , INC. I n c . 3300 Trans Canada Hig hway , Pointe Claire, 3890 Steve Rey nolds Blvd., Norcr oss, GA 30093 Quebec, H9R1B1, CANAD A Tel. 404-279-5600 Tel. 514-697-9150 HITA CHI SALES CORPORA TION OF HA WAII, INC 3219[...]

For Your Safety 2 TA BLE OF CONTE NTS For Your Safet y ................................................................................................................ ........................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 6 IMPORTANT SAFE[...]

For Your Safety 3 Connecti ng to a Television w ithout Audio In and Video In Jacks ............................................... 39 Simple Pl ayback (Usi ng the Electr onic Viewfinder ) ...................................................................... 40 Using Still ............................................................................[...]

For Your Safety 4 F o r Y o u r S a f e t y 1 The CAM/OFF/VIDEO sw itch turns the camcorder on and off , leavi ng the date/time feature unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long per iod of time, turn the camcorder off and attach the lens cap. WA RNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, D O NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [...]

For Your Safety 5 the limits of current technolog y (only for VM- E310A). Warning: T his devi ce complies w ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper ation is subject to the followi ng two condi tions: (1) This dev ice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devic e must accept any interference recei ved, includi ng interference that may cause un[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFEG UARDS 6 I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S In addition to the careful attention dev oted to quality standar ds in the manufacture of your v ideo product, safety is a major factor in the desi gn of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important inform ation that will help to assure y our enjoy[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFEG UARDS 7 7 Powe r Cord Protection -- Pow er supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay ing particular attention to cords at plugs, conv enience receptacles, and the point w here they exit from the appl iance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in th[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFEG UARDS 8 12 Outdoor A ntenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable sy stem is connected to the video pr oduct, be sure the antenna or cable sy stem is gr ounded so as to provi de some protection agai nst voltag e surges and built- up static charg es. Section 810 of the National Electri cal Code, ANSI/NFPA N o. 70, provides i n[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS FOR AC ADAPT ER/CHARGER 9 SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to serv ice this video pr oduct yourself as opening or removi ng cover s may ex pose you to dang erous volt age or other haz a rds. Refer all servi cing to q ualified serv ice personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service - - Unplug this vi deo product from[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS FOR AC ADAPT ER/CHARGER 10 3. Also read all instructions on pages 4 and 5. 4. Caution -- To reduce risk of injury , charge only rechar geable battery , VM-BP82G, VM- BP82 or VM-BP84. 5. Do not expose char ger to rain or snow. 6. Use of an attachment nor recommended or sol d by the battery charger manufacturer may resu[...]

Read This First 11 R e a d T h i s F i r s t To guide you, we've included  A "Before You Begin" secti on containing i mportant cautions for your family 's saf ety as well as instruction for getti ng your video camcor der ready for use. Please r ead and understand this secti on thoroughly before moving on.  A "Getting [...]

Before You Begin 12 usually causes this as an inherent character istic. Try to avoid shooting an excessiv e bright obj ect directly .  Be sure not to leav e it in a place w here the temperature ex ceeds 120° (49°C), or the pickup devi ce may be damag ed. Dangerous i ncludes:  Inside a car w ith the wi ndows closed and in di rect sunshine. ?[...]

Before You Begin 13 4. Batteries for date/title and r emote control 5. Shoulder strap 6. DC cord 7. Remote control 8. Remote control hol der[...]

Before You Begin 14 Optional RF A dapter If you wi sh to connect this camcorder to a tel evision that does not hav e audio/vi deo input jacks you w ill need to use the optional RF adapter model VM-RF86A. The RF adapter can be purchased by calling the telephone number below . For your convenience Vi sa, Master Card, and Ameri can Express cr edit car[...]

Getting Started 15 View finder Bright, Color and Tint Control (only for VM-E310A ) This small "BRIGH T", "COLOR" and "TINT" controls are set at the factory and shoul d requir e no adjustment. If they ever require adj ustment, use a plastic screw driver. Make the adjustments w ith caution to prev ent damaging the mi nia[...]

Getting Started 16 completes. Note: Remove the DC cord from the AC adapter/charger before attempting to charg e the battery. The CH ARGE light flashes i f the DC cord remains connected w hile you attempt to charge the battery . Note: Do not operate the battery at temperatur e below 14°F ( -10°C) or abov e 95°F (35°C). At extremel y low temperat[...]

Getting Started 17 attempts to attach it, the battery is unable to take a charg e and must be replaced. Do not attach a hot battery to the AC adapter/charg er. Allow it to cool. Attaching a hot battery to the AC adapter/charger causes the POW ER lig ht to flash. THERE ARE NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY OR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER . THROW I[...]

Getting Started 18 Ey epiece A djustment To use the electronic v iewfinder, tur n this control for your optimum focus adjustment. A ttaching the Optional W i de or Tele Converter Lens 1. To remove the lens hood, turn i t counterclockw ise. 2. Remove both caps of the conver ter lens. 3. Screw the l ens into the threads on the camcorder l ens assembl[...]

Getting Started 19 Loading Batteries Install the batteries to pr event mispl acing them. Date/Title Battery 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Insert the date/title batter y w ith the "+" terminal facing up. 3. Fully insert the battery holder into the camcorder . Remote Control Battery (The remote control and the battery are optional for [...]

Getting Started 20 Note: Replace the batteries wi th 3V micro lithi um cells such as Max well CR2025 or its equiv alent. Note: Dispose of battery safely in accor dance with local laws. D o not dispose of in fire. Note: Do not short circuit the batteri es. Note: Do not take apart the batteries. Note: Do n o t h o ld the batteries with the metallic t[...]

Getting Started 21 Note: Always r emove the battery f rom the camcorder after use. Note: W e cannot guarantee against mal functions of the camcorder which occur when y ou use battery packs made by manufacturers other than Hitachi. Removing t he Battery Pack 1. Lift the OPEN lever and pull it up. The power supply attachment cov er will open. 2. Push[...]

Getting Started 22 This symbol i ndicates a fully charg ed battery. This symbol i ndicates a partiall y charg ed battery. This flashing sy mbol indicates a battery nearly out of power. U se an alternate power source or charg e the battery before continuing to use the camcorder. Using A lkaline Dry-Cell Batteries The camcor der can be powered by six[...]

Getting Started 23 5 Note: Use only "AA" alkal ine batteries mark ed "LR6". (Mang anese batteries cannot be used to power the camcorder.) Note: It is recommended that you use alkal ine batteries w ithin the recommended per iod of use or w ithin two y ears of the date of manufacture. Note: Be careful of the followi ng to prev ent[...]

Getting Started 24 Using A lternative Power Sources Using the A C A dapter/Charger 6 Please ensure that the CAM /OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF posi tion whenever attaching or detaching any power supply ( ie. battery, AC adapter/char ger, etc.) 1. Plug the AC adapter /charger pow er cord into an AC outlet. Make sur e that the wide blade fits into t[...]

Getting Started 25 Note: Only use the car battery cord wi th cars havi ng 12/24 volt negativ e ground sy stem. Inserting and Remov ing Cassettes A power source m ust be connected before inserting or removi ng cassettes. Once connected cassettes can be inserted or r emoved whether the CAM /OFF/VIDEO switch is on or off. Inserting a Cassette 1. Slide[...]

Getting Started 26 Slide the EJECT sw itch in the directi on of the arrow. The cassette door opens automatically . Remove the cassette. Protecting Recorded Material Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasur e by sli ding the tab on the side of the cassette towards the opposi te side until the tab is compl etely v isible. Sl ide the tab in the op[...]

Getting Started 27  Alway s allow the DC camer a light to cool fully before storing .  The DC camera li ght becomes ver y hot during use of the camera light or immediately after use. Be careful that your hand or hair does not touch them.  W hen the DC camera light is on, avoid subjecti ng the camera li ght to impacts or sharp vibr ations. [...]

Getting Started 28 Note: Only replace the camera l ight bulb w ith VM-CP4L (optional ) to reduce the risk of fir e.[...]

Getting Started 29 Using Memory (The remote control is optional for VM-E110A ) The linear ti me counter m emory stops a rewinding tape at appr oximatel y 0:00:00M. This feature helps in l ocating a specific point i n the tape to which you wish to retur n. An exampl e might be that you have r ecorded some tape that you have alr eady watched, you con[...]

Getting Started 30 1. Load the battery ( "Loading the Batteri es: Camcorder batteri es" p.15). Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO sw itch as you sl id it to CAM. 2. Press the DATE/TITLE button and look into the vi ewfinder. The date and time should appear in the low er right w ith the "1" flashing. 3. Pressing the F.F but[...]

Getting Started 31 Note: T he date/time graphics w ill be recorded whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Correcting the Date and Time 1. Press the DATE/TITLE button while pressi ng the stop button. The flashing cursor appears at the month. 2. Move to w here you need to make the correction w ith the STOP button and use the F.F and REW to correct. [...]

Getting Started 32 Note: W hen " TIT L E" is displayed in the v iewfinder, the title cannot be tur ned on or off using the remote contr ol. To insert the title duri ng recording , press the DATE/TITLE button on the camcorder so that " TITLE" disappears. (The remote contr ol is optional for VM - E110A.) Using the Linear Tim[...]

Getting Started 33 Note: T he linear time counter w ith the memory feature in the view f inder can also be display ed on the connected televisi on. Date Search The date search function m emori z e s the start and end positions of recordings you made on a specific day so you can easil y locate those positions later as l ong as the cassette is left i[...]

Getting Started - Identif yi ng Controls 34 how long you can record on the l oaded tape. Insert a cassette into the camcorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds l ater, the remaining tape will be display ed. W hen the cassette is ejected, the display w ill disappear. " " is display ed f or 10 seconds after the tape starts to run.[...]

Getting Started - Identif yi ng Controls 35 8. EJECT Switch A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or remov ed though the CAM/OFF/VID EO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removi ng Cassettes," p18). 9. DA TE/TITLE (DISPLAY ) Button Use this button to r ecord the date, time and title on y our tape. Any tim[...]

Getting Started - Identif yi ng Controls 36 17.CA M/OFF/VIDEO Pow er Sw itch Hold dow n the red button as you sl ide the switch to C AM or VIDEO. Y ou do not need to hold down the r ed button to slide the sw itch to OFF. 18. INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button Use this button to mag nify the imag e being recor ded 1.5 times momentarily . 19. Pow e r Z[...]

Basic T echniques 37 Pull the battery holder and install the date/title batter y (pr ovided). 29. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket Use this thr eaded socket to mount the camcorder to a tripod. (The remote control is optional fo r VM-E110A ) Remote Co ntrol Illustra tio n 30. Recorder's Remote Control The shaded buttons on the remote control hav[...]

Basic T echniques 38 The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are fam iliar with the controls it 's time to m ake a recording. Basic r ecording is easy and sim p le. Hooking up the cam corder to your TV i s not compli cated but give yourself pl enty of time to ensure connections are cor rect. This section guid[...]

Basic T echniques 39 6. To stop recording pr ess the Start/Stop button and REC disappear s from the view f inder repl aced by . This places the camcorder i n standby. Note: TAPE END f lashes in the view f inder when about 3 mi nutes or less r emai n of the tape cassette. Note: If the camcorder is l eft in recor d/pause mode for more than 5 mi nutes[...]

Basic T echniques 40 to the ANT IN terminal. 3. Connect the 75-ohm coax ial cable of the RF output adapter to the VH F antenna terminals on the back of the television. If the telev ision is set up to connect to a flat antenna lead y ou need to purchase antenna adapter (75- ohm to 300-ohm transformer). C onnect the adapter to the 75-ohm coaxi al cab[...]

Basic T echniques 41  Press REG button duri ng playback to pl ay the tape backw ards at approx imately 7 times normal speed. Pr ess PLAY button to return to nor mal playback. Note: W hen you engage FF. button or REG button the picture w ill have some interf erence or noise. This is normal during search mode.[...]

Advanced T echniques 42 A dvanced Techniques The Hitachi VM -E110A/E310A offers a diver se group of features that add interest and excitement to your videos. Adding fades to sm ooth transitions creates vi deos with a professional look. As you learn and practi ce with these features think of situations that they m ight fit in and add a special touch[...]

Advanced T echniques 43 Press and hold the power zoom T control until y ou f ind the picture y ou w ant. You control the zoom w ith the pow er zoom T and W controls. W hen ZOOM is not displayed i n the view f inder, normal zoom functions resume. Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button The instant z oom feature activates the digi tal z oom to mag[...]

Advanced T echniques 44 The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually : Objects outside the center of the vi ewfinder Objects at different distances in the center of the view f inder Brightl y lit obj ects such as a neon light, objects l it by spotli ght, etc. Objects behind w ater dappled or dusty glass Ob[...]

Advanced T echniques 45 1. Press the FOCUS control (AUTO/MAN) buttons simul taneously. FOCU S displays i n the view f inder. You can adj ust the focus manually. 2. Use the pow er zoom T control to z oom up completely to your subject. If you don't use the T control to zoom to the pi cture you w ant, the picture may fall out of focus when actual[...]

Advanced T echniques 46 tape. Release the button and the camcorder stops the tape at the exact position y ou selected. Using Macro 14 This function allows y ou to shoot subjects as close as 0.4 inches. 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 [...]

Advanced T echniques 47 Creating a Title 1. Connect the camcorder to a pow er source. 2. Hold dow n the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO sw itch and slide it to either C AM or VIDEO. 3. Press the TITLE ON/OFF button on the remote control and a flashing cursor appears i n the view f inder. 4. Use the STOP button to place the cursor where y ou wish to[...]

Advanced T echniques 48 memory . Recording Title on a Tape in the Camcorder 1. Hold dow n the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO sw itch while slidi ng the swi tch to CAM. 2. Locate the point of the tape where y ou wish to record the titl e ("Using Qui ck Edit," p 38). 3. Press the TITLE ON/OFF button on the remote control. 4. Press the Star[...]

Advanced T echniques 49 camcorder show n above. Note: T he wireless remote control may not function in strong l ight such as dir ect sunlight or very bright artificial li ghting. Note: Clear a direct path from the w ireless remote contr ol to the infrared ray receiv er. The wireless remote control w on't work if an obstacle blocks the infrared[...]

Advanced T echniques 50 page 30. 2. Turn on your VC R and place it in the camcor der input mode (consul t your VC R manual for details) . Operate the telev ision as you nor mally do to see the si gnal coming from the VCR. 3. Hold dow n the red button of the CAM/OFF/VIDEO sw itch whil e you slide the sw itch to VIDEO. 4. Insert the recorded tape i n[...]

Advanced T echniques 51 memory ( "Using M emory," p20) . Press the COUNTER R ESET button on the remote control w here you w ish the recording to stop. The linear ti me counter resets to 0:00:00M. Rew ind to the point w here you w ish to start recording and star t copying. W hen the linear time counter reaches 0:00:00 the recor ding stops [...]

Advanced T echniques 52 If your television or VCR has AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks you can record television progr ams with your camcor der. Recordin g T elevision P rograms Illu stra tion 1. Connect the optional AV input cable to the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of your tel evision or VCR. 2. Connect the free plug to the AV IN /OUT jack of your [...]

General Maintenance 53 G e n e r a l M a i n t e n a n c e Cleaning the camcorder Heads Dirt can accumul ate on the video heads on the camera causi ng the play back picture to become blurred or appear as if video i nformation is lost. This of ten means that the v ideo heads are dirty . Use a video head cleaner such as a dry ty pe head cleaning tape[...]

General Maintenance 54 Troubleshooting Quality is ver y impor tant at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camc order carefully at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection system s. If problems develop please check the foll owing possible solutions befor e inquiring about professional serv ice. INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSET[...]

Specific ations 55 PLA YBA CK OF PRE -RE CORDE D CA S SETTE Symptom Check Point & Corr ection “PLAY” button cannot be engaged. Set the power switch to “VID EO” position. No picture appear s on television screen w hen “PLAY” button is pressed. Set the television to the camera/recorder channel (3 or 4) depending upon the selected chan[...]

Accesso ri es Add Exci tement 56 Audio output -7.8dBs (316mVrms) Fast forward/r ewind time Less than 8 minutes wi th P6-120 cassette Camera Specifications Scanning 525 lines/60 fields/30 frames Required mini m um illu mina tion 1 lux Pickup device 1/4" C.C.D. Lens diameter 46mm For U.S.A. only HITA CHI Service Hotline To locate an authoriz ed [...]

Accesso ri es Add Exci tement 57 We know that once you discover how much your H itachi VM-E110A/E310A can add to your life you w ill want to u se these acce sso ries for even more excite ment. Con ve rter lenses, adapters for synchr o editing, and car cords are j ust a few of the exciting accessories availabl e to you from H itachi. Hitachi takes y[...]

HITACHI W ARRANTY CARD (USA Front) 58 HITA CHI W A RRA NTY CARD (USA Front) U. S. A . ONLY NOT VA LID IN CA NADA HITA CHI Hitachi Home Elect ronics (A merica), Inc. Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii, Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home El ectronics (Ameri ca), Inc. and Hitachi Sal es Corporation of Haw aii ("Hitachi",) warr ants this com[...]

HITACHI W ARRANTY CARD (USA Front) 59 HITA CHI SALES CORPORA TION OF HA WAII 3219 Koapaka St. Honolulu, H I 96819 Tel: 808-836-3621[...]

HITACHI W ARRANTY CARD (USA Back ) 60 HITA CHI WA RRA NTY CA RD (USA Back) Warranty Limitations The Limited W arranty prov ided by Hitachi does not cov er: A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery Packs, Accessories, Head Cleanings, Video Tape Damage, or TV Set Modifications. B. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from imp[...]

HITACHI W ARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY 61 (for you r record) Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase Dealer N ame Dealer Addr ess City State Zip HITA CHI HITA CHI W A RRA NTY CARD (Front) CA NADA ONLY NOT VA LID IN U. S . A . HITA CHI VIDEO PRODUCTS GOLD CARD WA RRANTY * See inside for the GOLD C A RD adv antages and how to get it. HITA CHI EXCEP[...]

HITACHI CANADA W ARRANT Y CARD (Back) 62 C - THIS PROTECTION PLAN W ILL BE IN FORCE ONLY AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE NORMAL PURCHASER'S W ARRANTY. During the normal warranty the only valid proof required for servicing the product is the Hitachi GOLD CARD or the bill of purchase. The Protection Plan C ard cannot be used as proof of warranty . Only [...]

HITACHI CANADA W ARRANT Y CARD (Back) 63 Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from def ects in w orkmanship and material. If any failure resulting from either w orkmanship or mater ial defect should occur under normal and proper usage w ithin the period stated hereunder from the origi nal prov able date of purchase, such failure should [...]

HITACHI CANADA W ARRANT Y CARD (Back) 64 9. Products used for commercial pur poses. 10. ***PRODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL*** 11. In home servi ce at the customer's location. 12. Orig inal installati on (set-up) and al l normal mai ntenance needed such as CLEANING OF VIDEO H EADS. 13. The replacement of the video camer a pickup element if the pickup [...]

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