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Video Camcorder
VM-6500A
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA), INC.
1855 Donroch Court,
San Diego, California 92173
Tel. 770-279-5600
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simple instructions before operating your camcorder.
QR31032 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1998
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
6740 Campobello Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
CANADA
Tel. 905-821-4545
video camcorder. For maximum pleasure and convenience please read these
Printed in Japan KY-TF(N)
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
QR31032 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1998 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 905-821-4545 video camcorder. For maximum pleasure and convenience please read these - 1 - Printed in Japan KY-TF(N) -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
QUICK EDIT (Edit Search) ...26 INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING ...26 TITLE RECORDING ...26 VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV ...29 CAMCORDER TO VCR DUBBING ...30 ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL TELE OR WIDE CONVERTER LENS ...31 VIEWFINDER BRIGHT CONTROL...31 HOW TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP...31 TROUBLESHOOTING ...32... -
Page 3: Precautions
Your camcorder is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup device (CCD) usually causes this as an inherent characteristic. Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object directly. Be sure not to leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature exceeds 140ºF (60ºC), or the pickup - 3 -... -
Page 4: Features
This video camcorder with this marking incorporates is compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following components and accessories (besides the camcorder unit itself) before disposing of the packing material. 1. Lead-acid rechargeable battery 2. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 11 Accessories -- Do not place this video product on an unstable card, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
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Page 7: Important Safety Instructions For Ac Adaptor/Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. -
Page 8: Electronic Viewfinder (Evf)
ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) S et the viewfinder to the position shown in the figure when carrying the camcorder or storing it in the carrying case. T urn the viewfinder to the position shown below when shooting pictures. -
Page 9: Power Sources
". This indicator is used for battery operation and has no meaning when using the AC adaptor/charger to power the camcorder. W HEN USING WITH THE CAR BATTERY (By using optional car battery cord Hitachi VM-CC70A) - 9 -... -
Page 10: Checking The Battery
• The car battery cord is designed to be used only with automobiles having a 12-volt negative ground system. • To prevent fire or shock hazard or damage to your camcorder, please use only the specified car battery cord. CHECKING THE BATTERY When the "... - Page 11 The product you have purchased is powered by a sealed lead acid battery which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-HITACHI for information on how to recycle this battery. - 11 -...
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Page 12: Identification And Operation Of Controls
(See "DISPLAY BUTTON" and "MEMORY" on page 25.) 11 "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" Switch This switch turns the camcorder on and off. Set the switch to "CAM" for camera recording, and to "VIDEO" for playback. Press and hold the small button on this switch, and then slide it to "CAM" or "VIDEO". - Page 13 16 "PLAY" Button Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode. NOTE: When the camcorder is in record/ pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will play the tape at normal speed. Click here for diagram.
- Page 14 This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is pressed with the camcorder set to the recording mode, the tape runs to start recording. "REC" appears in the viewfinder. When this button is pressed again, " " appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops and the camcorder enters the record/ pause (stand-by) mode.
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Page 15: Inserting And Removing Cassettes
MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 1. Connect the POWER SOURCE. (See pages 9 and 10.) 2. Insert the cassette. 3. Press and hold the small button on "CAM/ OFF/VIDEO", and then slide it to the "CAM" position. The camcorder will enter record/pause mode automatically. -
Page 16: Instant Review
• The "TAPE END" indication starts flashing in the viewfinder when there is about five minutes recording time left on the cassette. • If the record/pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder's power is automatically turned off. To turn on again, press "REC/PAUSE". The camcorder enters record/ pause (stand-by) mode. -
Page 17: Playback
You can view recorded pictures with the electronic viewfinder. NOTE: If you connect the camcorder to your TV, you can seethe picture played back on your TV. Refer to "VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV" on page 30. -
Page 18: Automatic Rewind
The time backup battery is rechargeable. Charge the backup battery every two months. Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "OFF" position and connect a charged battery or AC adaptor/charger to the camcorder for 24 hours. Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start recording. - Page 19 DATE/TIME SETTING 2. Press "DATE/TIME". Date and time appear in the viewfinder and "'1" flashes. 3. Press "F.FWD" to select correct month. Hold button down to advance rapidly. If you go past the month you want to set, press "REW/REVIEW". When the correct month appears, press "STOP/EJECT". 4.
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Page 20: Date Recording
8. After setting AM or PM, press "DATE/TIME" to change the display and start the internal clock. It is recommended that you press "DATE/TIME" to match the time signal. NOTE: After the date and time are set, " AUTO" appears and the camcorder enters the automatic date recording mode. See "DATE RECORDING" on page 23. - Page 21 No display - No date recording The camcorder does not record the date. Date and time - Date and time recording The camcorder records the date and time with the picture all the time. 3. Press "REC/PAUSE". Recording will start.
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Page 22: Auto Focus
When " TITLE" and date display is selected, the title and date disappear about 10 seconds after recording is started. AUTO FOCUS The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically. • The subject at the center of the viewfinder is in focus. Good... -
Page 23: Display Button
DISPLAY BUTTON - 23 - DISPLAY BUTTON When "DISPLAY" is pressed, the information on the shutter speed, tape remaining, remaining battery level, etc. is displayed. When "DISPLAY" is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder, the same display appears on the screen of the connected TV/monitor receiver. -
Page 24: Remaining Tape
Insert a cassette in the camcorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds later, the remaining tape will be displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will disappear. "... -
Page 25: Digital Zoom
T and W controls. When "DISPLAY" is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder, "ZOOM" is displayed to signal to you that the camcorder is in the digital zoom area. NOTE: When the digital zoom is used, the more the image is magnified, the rougher the picture becomes. Also even a slight shaking of the camcorder is conspicuous. -
Page 26: Quick Edit (Edit Search)
The quick edit feature allows you to search for the end of previously recorded material, or find a particular spot on your tape, to begin your editing, or recording new material. Quick edit is used while the camcorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode. - Page 27 - 27 - Creating a title 1. Attach a power source to the camcorder and slide "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to either "CAM" or "VIDEO" position. 2. Press "TITLE". The flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder. 3. Press "SHIFT" button repeatedly to move the flashing cursor to the place you want to begin your title.
- Page 28 Recording titles on another VCR while playing a tape back with the camcorder 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR. (See page 32.) 2. Set the VCR in the recording mode and camcorder in the playback mode. 3. Press "TITLE" when you see the scene where you want to record the title.
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Page 29: Viewing The Picture Played Back On Your Tv
VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV To play back a tape recorded on your camcorder and view it on your TV receiver, you must connect the camcorder to the TV receiver using either audio/video cable (not supplied) or RF converter unit (optional). -
Page 30: Camcorder To Vcr Dubbing
7. Set the RF channel selector on the RF converter unit to "CH3" or "CH4" to match the channel selector on your TV. 8. Perform same procedures in steps 4 through 7 of "Example 1". NOTE: If you want to watch a TV program with camcorder connected as illustrated, slide "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" of the camcorder to "OFF". CAMCORDER TO VCR DUBBING If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend's favorite home recordings, the following instructions can be used to connect camcorder to VCR for this purpose. -
Page 31: Attaching The Optional Tele Or Wide Converter Lens
Or, attach the lens cap over the lens hood, then turn them counterclockwise to remove them. 2. Remove both caps of the telephoto or wide angle lens. 3. Screw the lens into the threads on the front of camcorder lens assembly. VIEWFINDER BRIGHT CONTROL Viewfinder brightness can be adjusted by turning the "BRIGHT"... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Your camcorder is a highly sophisticated instrument. It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. However, should problems develop, check the following points and take necessary corrective measures. -
Page 33: Playback Of Prerecorded Cassette
* When you see the playback picture on your TV, adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture. * The pre-recorded tape is EP or LP recording. This camcorder is for use in SP recording only. * TV receiver is of older type. It needs to be modified to work properly with camcorder * Tape is damaged. -
Page 34: Periodic Maintenance
We expect that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the warranty period by most users, unless the video camcorder is heavily used or seldom used. Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the user, although defective parts are covered during the warranty period. -
Page 35: Accessories Add Excitement
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.