TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................2
For Your Safety...................................................................................................................4
MOISTURE....................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..........................................................................................6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ..............10
Read This First ..................................................................................................................11
Before You Begin..............................................................................................................12
Features.......................................................................................................................12
Components and Accessories..................................................................................12
Optional RF Adapter ..................................................................................................13
Water-Resistant ..........................................................................................................13
Water-Resistant Structure.........................................................................................13
How to Open and Close the Case ...........................................................................14
How to Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover...................................15
How to Open and Close the Jack Cover.................................................................15
To Prevent Condensation .........................................................................................16
Getting Started...................................................................................................................17
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................17
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.................................................................................17
Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) .........................19
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder .........................................................................20
Eyepiece Adjustment .................................................................................................20
Attaching the Shoulder Strap....................................................................................20
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ........................................... 21
Loading Batteries........................................................................................................21
Remote Control Battery.............................................................................................21
Edit Remote Control Batteries..................................................................................22
Camcorder Battery .....................................................................................................22
Removing the Battery ................................................................................................23
Checking the Battery's Charge.................................................................................23
Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................23
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.................................................................................24
Using a Car Battery....................................................................................................24
Inserting and Removing Cassettes..........................................................................24
Inserting a cassette....................................................................................................24
When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed: .......................................25
Removing a Cassette.................................................................................................25
Protecting Recording Material..................................................................................25
Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................26
Using the Display Button...........................................................................................26
Using Memory.............................................................................................................26
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................27
Correcting the Date and Time ..................................................................................28
Automatic Date Recording........................................................................................28
Remaining Tape .........................................................................................................28
Lens Cap......................................................................................................................29
Using the Microphone Cap .......................................................................................29
Attaching the Terminal Cover...................................................................................29
Using the Remote Control Bag.................................................................................30
Getting Started - Identifying Controls...............................................................................31
Basic Techniques...............................................................................................................35
Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................35
Holding Button to Record ..........................................................................................36
Playing Back Your Recording with AV Optical Link System................................36
If any abnormality or trouble occurs: .......................................................................37
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks.............................37
Operations ...................................................................................................................38
