Hitachi VMH-675LA - Camcorder User manual

Hi_ V deo Cameo de_
Manual N
gram V_deo Cm_corder
VM-E573LA
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
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Important Information
ForYourSafety
The CAM/OFF!VIDEO A,vitch turns flee COrnco,_dor On and off, M_v/hg f/_e date/time footure unaffec
ted, If the unit is to be,/eft unatlended to/" aiong per/od at fim_, turn tt_e carncorder ofl and ctose the
7he oamoomfer and AC adc_pJor have lee foiJo'w-
ing caution masks,
/_f\\ RSKOF_LEC}RICSHDCK
.............. DO NOT 3%N
dent[ficafions of caul )n marks
r .......................................................................................................................... ;c-i
i I
[WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD; DO r,lOT I
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE !
[WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE REC-I
ii OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
!.................................... !
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISKOF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN,
NO USER-SERVlCEABt.EPARTSINSIDE,
REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
lhN symbol wam_ the use_" thafi m'gn-
_u]ated votta_e within rne um_ may
bare sufficient magnitude _ cause
e}edrical s]_ock_ ll_erefore, ]1 is danger-
)us re maKe any kh_d of contacl wit}-
any irtside part of thisuniL
This symbol Mutts Ll_cuser thai imDorb
ant _itera[ure concerning the operation
ana mamtel_an(e of [his unit has been
induded. Therefore, it {hould be read
:arefu} } [oavoid <_nv D_oblem_
WARNING TO PRFlENT F_REOR
ELECTRICSHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO VvIDEStaT AND [-ULLY
INSERTPLUG
Precautions
WARNING: Many television programs and films
are <c pyr_ghted. [n certain czrcttmsra)_ccs copy
right aw may appi), to private in-homc_ waeo-
taping of copyrighted mate:rials.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES4)03.
Information for VM_H675LA
This carncorde; can u_ [] and Hi[] vide( cas-
settes. It automatics /determines the loaded cas-
sette is [Y-] or l'lil_ and records and p]ays it bad_
oorl'_ct[y.
The liquid crystal dispIay (ICD) panel fs
made b) highly precise technology. More
than 99.99% of its pblure elements (pixels)
are effective, but some (less than 0.0i%) may
appear as colored bzFh_ dots, This does not
indicatea fauk as the LCD panel stretches
the Ifinks ofcurrent technolog).
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Warning: Thisdevicecomplies_,_]thPart15of "heFCC Rules.Operationissubjectto[he following
h,_oco_IdJtk)ns:(i)This device::aynut eause _am:fu]h:[erfere_:ce,and (2)[_isdevicepaustaccept
any inhrfe_:encerecered,i_cludi_Tginterferencethatma) catseundesiredope :aion.
No_o: T]l_sequipment has been testeda_d found [o comply with thelimitsfora ClassB digital
device, pursuant to Part [ 5 of the [CC Rules, These limits are designed to pruvide reasonab!e pro-
tec{ion against harmful interference in a residential insbUa _ion. This equipment genera _es, uses, and
can radiate radio freque_cy energy and, if no{ instalied and used i1_accordance with the i_s b:nctkms,
may cause Emm_fu _ erference to radio communba_ons. However, _heve is no guarantee that inter-
ference will no[: occuz in a p;_rticular fnstallatior< If _{_isequipment does cause harmtu] interference
to radio or television reception, which can be de_ermined by turning the equipment off and on, tlle
use_ is encouraged to trl,, to correct by op,e or more of th_ fotlowhng measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receh&°_g ante _na.
-- h_crease the sepa_'a[ion between the equipment and receiver.
-- Cunnec_d-_eequipme_tintoanoutle_onacircuitdifferenlfrom hat_whichthereceiveriscon-
healed.
-- Cow,suit the dealer or an experienced radio iTV technicia n for help.
Coution to fhe user: Changes or mudifica_ions not expressly appruved by the manufach_re could
void the user's au [hority to opera [e the equi pment.
'This unit uses 8ram video format cassettes. ]
• I "ecord_andp ya ............Sbac<intJ_eSPmode(14_mm/sec) ]
" R carmo{ record and pIav back in J'_e LP mode (7.9 mm/see). {
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MOISTURE
Avoid opera_9_g };our camcordur hnmediatel), after movi_g it from a cold place to a win:m, humid
place. Give the camcocder 2 [o3 hours m stabilize in the ambient conditions of the surroundings
before i*_serting a cassette. When moved from a cold piace to a _,_,arm, humid place, moisture may
condense on the head drum iuside the machine. This moisture could cause fine _ape to stick to the
headwhee] and damage the headwheel or tape.
When a small amount of moisiure is sensed, "FAPE" flashes in the viewfinder or ol_ the LCD moni-
tol:, Remove the cassette al_d set the CAM/Of:F/VIDEO switch to OFF, then wait for about one
h()u _L
VM-H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-E573LA E3

iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
_NSTALLAT!ON
Read a_d FoIow l_istruc_ens AI h,, s_4cty _¢:
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_t Pewer-Oe_'d Ptetecti_rl Po_uer,s p;_y cor ; s!o,
b® _outed so tPai they 8_ !_oi !ikeiy to be waiked or: or
Di_iciiS_ i_ iL_Y_ pi_ed L4)O[i O_¸ _gSiF/St tilC[Y_, _Sy_/_g pSi[IC{ii_r
/vhe_ ih_y _xi_ f_x}_/the 8_iia_ce,
_./er_ti_at_oe Slots a_!d ope_!ings ir_ the cabinet a_e E)_o¸¸
vid_ fo_ v_]tii_p{ior_ to ,_!i3su_e i@_iai)ie op_!_iioi] oi ¸ ti-i@ vid@o
r_ot be biocked o_¸coveied The ope!_i_gs sbotAd _ever be b}oc_ed
_, plash _9 ti_6 video p/odiiot Or_ 8 be_, se{a _% o_ Other silv_Jl_r SLiP
fa<:_ This vkJ_o [)lo(ikict S_io_i(i ;_ver i)_ piac_i! 11@al Or ov_r 8 i_i
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USE
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VM-H675LA!V#_-E575LA!VM-E573LA E5

Before You Beginner,,
II Be sure no_ to ]ease the camcorder in a _iace
, q o, e--
>_kere the te nperatu_e exceed 4(] _- (_0 (..), _ r
wal:r _.n.fAi,
m Do not shoot the sun dtredly. Otherwise, tt'te
le_s w_ll be fa_Ry,
R Be camtut that no waker, dust or sand enters the
camcorder and all%_ccessdries. ...........
II When you shont at a scene whid_ conIains an
extrerndy bright objed such as a light source, a
Bright ver_ieM bar may appuar in @e picture.
Your cameorder is fm_ctk_ning properly, but the
solid-slate pickup device (C.C,D) usually
causes this as an fn:herent characteriMic. 'Iry to
a_oid shooting an excessive briglxt dhjec[ di-
rect[y.
II
[he pickup device may be damaged.
Dm'@erou s indudes:
* Inside a e_r with the windows dosed and in
direct sunshine,
. Near ]_cafing appEances=
Do not leave the viewfinder lens and tile liquid
e_ystat display (LCD) screen facing stmIight for
a prolonged period, or the phosphorescent su>
face of tee cathode ray _abe and tJ_e LCD paael
may be damaged.
_0 go'ida _oLl, W6'%7@ included:
* An1'qmportant Informati6['_ '[ee[ioil contai _ing
impod:a_t cautions for )'our fam]]v s safety as
well as b_strucdon for getting your video cam_
corder ready to use. Please read and under-
stand this section thoroughly before moving 0n,
* A '_Getting Started" sectkm to familiarize your-
self with the controls arid prepare you for
recording,
• A q3asic 'tec]_ariques" section to allow iR>u {0
use your video camcorder quickly and confi-
dently before advancing to the more sophisti_
cared features of the Hitad'd VM-H6751 A iVM_
E575I A /VM-E573I A.
- "Advanced 'rechi_iq_ms" Gohelp you with some
of the excith_g_ sophisticated features of the
Hitachi VM,,H675LA/VM-E575LA/VM-
E573LA, We hope yon will take the tinre to
learn dDout these functions since ff_ey have been
designed for you. You can use the video cam-
corder without reading this section,
• A "Genera] M.aintenance" section to help keep
your pu:rchas_ in good repair.
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}lien (this pa_.,-
• A detailed table ot conteRt s directing you lo spe*
cilic int )rmation quick].), (page 8 }.
Get to k:no>_ "our wooo c _mcoroer c v u.s_r,'@rn_s
mc_nua_,ana get to know Hitc_chL VVeo_)Drec?lore
your business.
Quick Index
Charg}ng The Batter. 17
Selling the Date and Time 26
Makir g a Basic Record ng ........................ 28
foomlr oj ........ :.................... 3]
Pie beck ............................................
Dubbing from Cemcorder to VC_ ............ 52
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Features - ,
- Easy rouse
*Color liquid crystal disp[ay (1f2D) monifol%vifh
speake.
ape analyzer A]IiS for VM-H675LA
•TAPE I _unefion for VM-N675LA
• At[lye screcf_
-Perfect power didiumdon battery 1
• guilMn t)C dght fief VM-f]675LA VM-
55751 ,A
- X22 optical zoom ra/io
- XI0O digitaI zoom ratio (svdkhabb fo Xb00)
"D_gitaJ _ffects
- SLtbJe pix (EJectzonic hnage StabiJization (EIS))
• Fade in/fade out
*Rex_ordeddate sear&
- U_deo effectq
° Muiti play back (PA L60vonvers$on)
• Types of differences
VM-H675[A I VM-E575LA ! VM-E573LA
-- Sys}-e-m---r-- I-ii_l [8 No
Tape+ Yes No
Program AE Auto/Mode,seIed Auto Au[o
I
MicrophoneJack Yes _ .... No ...... No
. 'Thislash-action manual contains illustrations ofVM-H6751.A camco__er and displays. Some displays
do no__ppear, depending m_he model
VVi_h,hN camcorder w_ucan view the piclure behlg recordeJ, or the playback picfure whetl{er on @e ]
I.CD monitoc or hi the viewfinder. 6periling or dosing [he LCD monitor nwi/ches the pic[ure to t
appear on _he LCD monitor or i_ _:heviewfinder. The fol]owlng iexl describes the operation as-
_umiL_ that the viewfinder is used as a ma: }rmon_a)r device
VM-H675LA/VM-E575LAiVM-E573LA E7

Table of Contents
h'neortant information ................................. 2
For Your Safer:,. ........... ............ ..................... 2
Irneortant Safeguards ................................... 4
Before You Beg n........................................... 6
Bead This First ................. 6
Features ....................................................... 7
Getting Started
ComponenTs and Accessories ..................... 9
identifying Controls ..................................... !0
Loading Ctock Better_ ................................. 13
ClockBatt_er,_........................................... 13
Using the infrared Remote Control ................ 13
LCD Menlo.or ................................................. 14
Opening the LCD Momtor ........................ 14
Adjusting the Brightness of the
LCD Screen ............................................. !4
Range in which the LCD Monitor can be
mevec_ ...................................................... 14
Active Screen ............................................. 1b
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ........ t5
Eve_iece Adjustment ................................. 16
Adjustment tt_e Hand Strap ........................ t6
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................... t6
Charging the Battery ................................... t7
RemOving the Battery Pack........................... I_
Reference of Charged Level ........................ t8
Charging Time ............................................... 18
Operating Time .......................................... 18
Checki_g the Batterv's Char.qe ................... 19
Camcorder Power Sources ......................... 20
Using Battery Pack .................................... 20
Using the AC Adaptor ............................... 20
Using a Car Battery ................................... 21
Inserting and Removing Cassettes ............ 22
Inserting a Cassette ................................... 22
Remowng a Cassette ............................... 22
Protecting Recorded Material .................. 22
Items Seteetabie with Menu Displays ........ 23
Menu selectab/e in the CAM mode ......... 23
Menu seiectabte in the VIDEO mode ....... 23
How to select items and set them ........... 23
Remainh_g Tape .......................................... 24
Using the Linear Time Counter .................. 24
Switching On-Screen Display On/Off ........ 24
Demonstration Mode ................................. 24
Recording i-li_ Quaiity Image on Normal
Tape (for VM-H675LA) .............................. 25
] ape Analyzer ATRS (auto tape recording
system} !for VM H675LA) ......................... 25
Setting the Date and Time .......................... 26
Basic Techniques
Making a Basic Recording ........................ 28
Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor
when Recording ........................................ 29
Using Instant Review .................................. 29
Using Auto Focus ....................................... 30
Using the Power Zoom ............................... 3t
Using the Digital Zoom ............................... 31
Using Macro ................................................. 3t
Ptavback ....................................................... 32
Using Stilt .................................................. 33
Using Forward andReverse Search ........ 33
Advanced Techniques
Date Recording ............................................ 35
Using Manual Focus .................................. 36
Using x500 Digital Zoom ........................... 36
Digital Effects Functions .......................... 37
Digital Effects Recording ...................... 37
Activating Digital Effects Recording ........ 38
Video Effects in Playback Mode ............... 39
Activath Lg V}deo Effects PFavback ..; ....... 39
Using Digital Fade ...................................... 40
Using the PROGRAM AE B_ttor forVM-
H675LA ..................................................... 42
Using the Backlight Compensation ........... 43
Locking the White Balance ........................ 43
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer ....... 44
Using Quick Edit .......................................... 44
Date Search .................................................. 45
Using Memory ............................................. 4.5
Creating and Recording a Title ................... 46
Seiectmg Stored Title Prememoi ........... 46
Creating a Title .......................................... 48
Recording Title on a Taee in me
Camcorder ............................................... 49
Recording a Title while Transferring a
Tape ......................................................... 49
Playing Back Your Recording
on Your TV ................................................. 50
Connecting to Television (or VCR) with
AudioA/ideo Input Jacks ........................ 50
Playing Back Your Recording on the TV
Screen ...................................................... 51
Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR ..... 52
Using Audio/Video Dubbing ....................... 53
Muki Playback .............................................. 54
TBC (Time Base Correcter) OH or OFF ...... 55
Attaching a Fitter ......................................... 55
Using the Bui/tqn DC Light (for VM-
H675LAA/M_E575LA) ................................ 56
General Maintenance
Cteaning the Camcorder Heads ................ 57
Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube
of the Electronic V[ewfinder. ................... 57
Periodic Maintenance ............................... 58
Troubleshooting .......................................... 58
Specifications ............................................. 60
Available Accessories ................................ 62
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GettingStarted
}?;fssection guides you through the initial preparation of the cam-
corder, None of these processes are complex, Set aside some
time, relax, ond familiarize yourself wil:h #)is quality instrument,
teatures, _he mote you carl make it do to_y®u. Let's get started_
it is cru6ie,! ffiat you read an d understand all the safety Los#uetions
before you begin, it you haven't read the satofy instructions yeL
pleas e tare the tLme to do so now,
Components and Accessories
Cl,_eck tha_ you have at/the following compone_ts m_d accessories before proceeding.
il (b) Ba_e_pack
(a) AC adaptor
VM-AL_f]SA VM-BP_H3
[ ;
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(c) Remote contrQ
VM_RME611A
Part No. M_ t [231
(d) _emote centre!
:baffei!es .....
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VM_H675LA/VM-E575LAIVM-E573LA E9

Identifying Controls _
2 3 4 5 6 _1 _ _3
_I _ .,i,_ i, I
7 8 910 14 115 17
] Bui!fqn DC Light (p56) (for VM-
H675LA/VM-E575LA)
2. Lens Door (p28)
Ih_ k_ns door will {,pc _ automaticaUy when the,
CH]I]tX_I'd{!r }S SP_ 10 [h{ _ caPacl"_£1 {CAM) m _de
3, Power Zoom Control {p31)
4. Casseffe Eject Switch {p22)
5, Shoulder Strap Stot {p16)
6. Charge Indicator (pt7)
7. Record Indicator {p28)
8. InfraredReceiver {p14)
9. Microphone
! 0, CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch
(p28)
CAM: %'f to thi_ poskkm to record.
VIDEO: Se_ to !.his posidon to play back a {ape.
1I, Diopter Control (pl6)
To adjast d_c v_cw£inder e__cpiecc to sui_ yoar cye-
sighL
2. Electronic Viewfinder (pl 6)
13, DC Light Switch (p56)
{forVM-H675LAiVM-E575LA)
To switc}_ _he DC light between ON, OFF and
AUTO.
!4, Hand Strap {p]6)
15. Cassette Holder {p22)
Insert cassette hcr_,.
16. Microphone Jack
(for VM-H675LA}
_ol]l]eCpoxi_l._]_171]{_pOpI]Ol]{• llo_s;lllgpl]ec_ ht,l"e.
17. Audio/Video Output Jacks
(Behind the jack cover) (p50)
cam( :)vdev d fief fur each model a_ _ol uw:_.
VM-H675LA has SWIDE{ laCK and monauraI
a_K_]o Otl [D{I{ laCK
VM-E375LA VM-E57_LA ]_as l_'_onau_:m _udk
ou_out iack.
VM-H675LA VM-E575LA/
VM-E573LA
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1
27 ii
28 29 30
20
I21 22 23 24
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33 34
25 26
!
t8. LCD Brightness Controls (p ]4)
]9, 2.5qnch LCD Monitor (p14)
20, Speaker (p32)
2] _Power Supply Attachment
Section (p_ 7)......
22. Clock Battery Compartment
(p!3)
23. Sub Power Switch
STANDBY:Pressi% the %re't/Stop buthm u:ill
startrecording.
LOCK: The camcorder will not enter the
record mode even if lhe St,:t/Stop
button ispressed.
24. Start!Stop Button (p2& 33)
This v.o_l<sas arecording s_:_rtistolvbutton irtthe
CAMmodea_d asa pIaybackpat.,sebutton in 0_e
VIDEOmode.
25, BATr. EJECT Lever (p]8)
-q;lidh'%,and then hoktirk% this switch, remove _l'_e
battery from {b,' cam_order.
2& Shoulder Strap Slot (p 16)
27, LCD Monitor OPEN Button (p14)
%_ open tJ_e IA_:D monik>r.
28. DATE Button (p26)
29, TITLE Button (p46)
To select o_"creak, a t{t/_, or a 1splay one.
30. EFFECT Button (p37)
To record dij41/alIyproc_'ssed im_ge o_ _la_back
]Adtn'e with d]zltai effect 0dded.
3 l. FOCUS/VOL Control Buttons
(p32, 36)
CAM mode: {o <witch between auto foot s anti
i_]3110,.]]f/)cl.[S, Of t_ Cof]gffoI tOC/I_J
,<hlte _umanual focLmmo<_e,
VIDEO mode: h> confroI playback vohtme
32. BLC (Backtight Compensation)
Button (p43)
Whep. redo '_JnF,a s _ied. nb _zll light b,}}dthk_
buth,n down to compensate _orlightTng.<m tape.
33. MENU Buffon (p23)
Todisplay _}_emenu.
34. DO IN Jack (p21)
ts_, tl_isj;_cktopower t}-ioc.;/l>(:oi'd_.,l"from [he A£'
daptor or fzom battery in your _eh ce
VM-H675LAIVM-E575LA/VM-E573LA Ell

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35. Tope Transport and Menu
Setting Buttons (p23, 32)
Tape Transport Buttons:
I_ PLAY: loptay back [ape.
414 Rb;_*: To rewind [ape.
m 510P: Yo stop tape
FWD: 7(> Mst iomva_d [a_,e.
Menu Setting Buttons:
fo select m_-nu ][enlS and set details
36. FADE Button (p40)
'1oselectthedesir_d lademode,
37, Tripod Mounting Threaded
Socket
38. PROG_M AE Button (p42)
(for VMLH675LA)
Tochangetheexpost_e,
REMOTE CONTROL
39, Recorder Remote Control
Sa_le funcL[on_,a_, _e co_TospOlld]ng l_utto1_ on
thecamcordcr.
40. COUNTER RESETButton (only on
the remote control) (p45)
/o _eset the hme cou'a|er _o 0 30:00.
4!. A/V DUB Button (only on the
remote control) (p53)
]o dub audio and v_deo.
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Loading Clock Battery .
,The cbek 5att,÷r} backs up tiny infam_a/i'on set in ' ._
ff_e eamoorder: It a.o_; oP,e c-o hoarder 1o retain fihe
date, tsme and an y ot%er settings when _he power source is removed it has" alife span of about a year
• Clock 8artery
/ndoi tf e battery f:o prevent m sp/acing it.
10Ren lhe clock batteo,' cover.
>Clock battel-y cover
%;....
V,/ h *->,_-?;
"t. _ }'t,l,
2 l:nstalt lhe ba_te% vd_h "<o" _ermina[ f4dng
outwai'ds,
WARNING: KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY
FROM CHILDREN AND PETS,
IF SWALLOWED
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY
FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.
WARNING: BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF
NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT
RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE
OF IN FIRE.
Note: !.!ep',ace the baI?ery with aHitd_chi
Maxe!l Son,!, Panasonic, Sanyo or Toshba bat-
ter,i, part no CP.2025 on!y Use of another bet-
_ely could lead b rsk of fire or explosion
Note: Dispase ef battery safely in accordance
with local Jaws Do not dispose of (n fire,
Note: Do net short circe t the bah:e%
Note: Do no_ he!d the battery with the metai c
tweezers
Note: Keep the baffery in a dark, cool, dry
place,
3Cbse @e coven
Using the Infrared Remote Control
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
Toe remate oenboi requires two "AA " batteries
1 SIlde the cover in tl ed eclio-_ of the ar:'e_,, te
_e::tove it, and t]:en 7nsert the batteries. Be care
fuJ to fnsta]l wi@ co_'_ecl pefari_v
i
2 Re a[tacl_thec<ver [<)[hereme[e ccmtro].
Cautions on the batteries
Do noh se the old and new bat _eries at the same
time
* Do not mix baberies of c!ifferenl lypes
* De noi shod, rake apad or dispose of bcffedes by
throwJr;g them Jrto c fJ_e,
, When tiqGd leaks, wipe it off COr'apiefeiy and then
inset1 new batteries,
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Note: Op÷ning or oosir'g 1he LCD frontier
switches the picture to c_ppear on f!ne LCD
-non lot or in the viewfinde,
1 OPEN B_l].(m
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD
Screen i !1
NOte: Even when _he picfur_ on H'_e_CD mon-
te is odjus[ed, 1he recoroed video wi[ not
change,
1Lead thebattery. ("Camcorder Fewer Sotlrces<,
p20.)
2 Press _he sma]t bu_ton on the CAM/OFF!
"viDEO sx,_itcl_as3ou slide it toCAM or V[DEO,
3use the brightness control buttons to adjusLthe
brightness of the LCD screen. When eitt_er hub
tort s pressed, the brigbf_ess control display
will appear epthe LCD moniter for about 5 sec-
ends.Press At,toincrease brigbh;ess, or_ to
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Range inwhich the LCD Monitor
can be moved
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_--_'>-,--'.4-. ] [ ;_[[_ i;;?&_
....... ....... _ ;/ I< _,.
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Viewed from Side _r
180'
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'_ If die LCD n:unitor is turned 90 ° so that it faces
dx- same direction _ the lens when the camera
signal is bek_g recorded during recnrdng,
n_cording pause, instant reviews, editing, AiV
dubbing or A/V dubbh_g pause, @e image on
d_e monitor screen will become a mkror image,
and theviewfindel' willturnon. The on-sc:een
@,splayon @e LCD monitor :al!! disappear.
Cautions on LCD Monitor Screen
* Do not touch the LCD screen, with your fingers
as the screen could get dirt), and the picture will
not be seen cIear]y If _he LCD screen becon:es
dirb', use a sofi cloth to wipe off the dirt.
If [he camcurder is used in a coid place and
becomes too cold, @:e hC© screen viii be dim
for a while after the power is turned on. When
the mmperature h:side t]_e camcorder Hses.. _he
brightnessofthepicturewillbecome normal
" Do not hem by the LCD monitor asthiscould
cause a malfunction.
*Op6_ [he LCD mohi%6r b 3 90 before Cha:lgitlg
its direction. If you we:x_ to atf_'mp_ to invert its
direetion befnre opening it completely, it enuld
cause a malfimetion.
" The I.CD rnonito_ can:ao_ be closed if it is tiI_ed
* (.7lost? the LCD monitor after making sure it is
parallel v,iththe csmcorder. If _ou werP [o dose
_he monitor _,,h]]e ]t faces t}:*_sane direction as
the _ensor itis d[agonal, it could damage the
I,CD mo:tltor.
_' Do net disassemNe tie LCD me@or as thi_
might cm*se a malfur:ctJon,
, When openh_g the LCD mord[or, be carefli thai
no water dropIeb adhere the mo@tor screen
arid that no _¢ater 1>:-dust enters dte c&Etcurder
:hreus]_ the gap as it c0u}d caasv a ma!fuueti0n
T]:ecamcord( r :utomatica y highte s tB b_ck igor( ft_e [ ( Dmonitor when you arerecordh_gabdght
subject outdoors, so that tlqe _CD screen is easy to see.
Note: When yet* record a brigt_ subject (?()doors, the c¢_mnordnr operaH_fj lime w[_be Jessix_r'_whe_
recording indoors
Note: Even if you retold oGdoors, the LCD moniior bc_ck!ight may re! brighlen, if you are aiming_at e
dark subject,
Note: Whi!e the battery cha_ge [r:dicah)r _ "s flashing, the Active Screep func:tion will r,or operate,,
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder
Aditlst the eiec[ronk viewfinder to @e position of
opqmum visibility Place :he vfnwflnder backin its
original posffion before storhag thecan:eorder ii: its
case or carryingthe can:(nrderaround _o avoid
dam,aug @e view inder or can:corder.
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CAUTION:
Do hal hold the unit by the e_ecBon:c viewfinder
,/,/t en oarryhg as this couid conse Om(JfN!iction,
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"le use tr_e eIectrcmicviewlina_, lurl] tl_e diopter
COl't[l'O] for ]70L]I" opt mum foc_s a<:ll/1Stl_lel_L ._7-9_2<-_ Diopter Control
Adjustment the Hand Strap _,_,
Adjust the hand strap to best _t our hand.
Note: After Qc dsCPRen_,close tlhe I_ond str(_c) s
OOa SeClJr@tv
Close the pad.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap _
['bread the ends ef d_e yovided shoulder strae t}mm_]'_ tl_e s]ets at the back :)t the camcorder and thread
mreugh the shotslder slrap% buckles
Note: Make sure thaT rne STraps 0[6 secure, tastcned betake using lh8 shoutder strcJp 1o cart, ne
CarT_cogaer
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Charging the BaHery .
Lhe _?5-fstep is b _et tne ba#ery for chor.C/_ng, kg ehuige the bd_ery, ah_ch h'fo h_,e e,amcordev a_,d
connect the VS,fACE5A AC <<tc_pbn C'OcTrge 2]e bah+cry af are_mpe<ature range of SO°/ (! 0°_} -86°F
(30_C;) to prevenl damage _o the ba#erb
Note; ThB cemcorder operates with a fhium ion bahey SUChas VM-BPLI 3/VM-BPL30iVM-BPW_0
Note: VVecanno_ be responsible for any maifunc_ions of the camoorder which OCCUr when yo _se bat
eW pac_s oiher _han those specit ed
Cha,,T4e ihe baffe_ on a riot surface th,!s /5 t?ee of
Y_tOfGtiOF1,
PV J_ "-" !_
'_¢ f/
2 A_J.ach the batte.r_ pack to the camcerder.
Phce the ba[te%,' on d_e guidu }qatfel:e_ and
slide it down so thak it l]ts into lhe camcurde :.
---<t_
5
6
7
'f'o AC OuUet
wnce oJ the charged level.
Note: ;F the BAN, CHARGE k?dfcator flashes
once evey K,,,o seconds, 1he ba!_e, ry coud be
defective
Note: The BAWl, CHARGE indicator wi no_ 1igh!
a', al! when !he AC adaptor s defective.
Note: Yeti can use _he batlery beta@ it is cam
pbte!y charged.
Note: When chargng is compete, the BATT.
CHARGE ind caior on the camcorder witl Igh.
i!: 8he f_lly charged battery is removed a_d
then realh_ched, 1he camcorder wil! again
enter She carge mode, and the BAT[
CHARGii: indicator wi'J flash, b w}i/fake a few
minules fo_ the eamcorder fo er_2er _he charge
camp e_e str£us,
Note: Charging at low lcmpercffu<_s wi!!
decrease charge Capacity,
,'Mter c]largh_g is complete, disconnect the A(}
,adap_ot DC plug from the camcerder.
Disconnect _he AC plug from the AC outid.
Note: Aiwoys attach abattery onV by the rare-
ce cre descrbed here Atfachfng a bar_erv
forcibly could damage i
3Pug the AC adoptol po'we3 (ord into an AC
nuL_,e .
Make _ure that Ihe wide blade lits into the wide
Slot. If it d<k'Sn't lit try revca'si.rl._it, if the
blades stiJ} do _ot fit fully i_te tfe out et,either
certtact an electrician to replace yore: ob olete
outlet or use a pal uJzed cord or outlet ac<x'ss-
or-£.
Charging ,a'i!/star _vithirtfive seconds, Durg_g
charging, ihe BAT]. CHARGE indi<:a or o( _:he
,:an?c )rder ,.111 flas}_<x light to give you a refe-
Detach the be{tarE _rom the o.lmcorden
Note: Always remove the bo+_e_y frol_ t-re
camcom!er after use.
Note: Chargng will not be perle mad when
the CAM/OFE/ViDt:!O switch of the ccrneorder
is set ,b CAM or VIDEO Ho,Aeve< if recording
_ause cor_t hues for more than 5 H] ]tesn fh
CAM mode, 1he camcorder w aubmatica!}y
turn off, after wNch charging wJ]! start )f 1he
s, b-powe_ s,Mtc _ ts set ta LOCK, ahart_rg w'4
be pe#orrned even w!en the CAM/OFF!VIDEO
swtch s set !o CAM,
Note: If the DC pug s disconnected when the
battery s effached and _,he CAM/O!T/V DEC
s_ fch is set fo CAM or ViDhO the camcorOer
W_J]tJrr"l Of[ once, bur then autamafccflly irr:
on again Note f_'at the i:a [_sryw'_ dsc _a ge
f he osmcorder s _eff os is
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• Removing the Battery Pack
S}hlc[heBA'{{E]ECTleverinthedirectionof_}}e
mro_,,_and hoidt; thenslidethebut[{'_v[e_}te
t-_pper side and _'emove.
Typical Recording
EVF: ",,b,:m us}no, _]*-evi_' _,,;rider
LCD: v_heP,using the_ CD 33eni;.-n
B_FT. _IECT feve_
@Reference of Charged Leve!
Yet CAH k_}ev_ he app, reximate cba0_e eve1 o[ bat,
17{r3by obse ring how the BA'[ _. CH h {GE "_d ca-
tol o camcerd{_ [lasIles oY !ights:
Charge Ievel BA_, CHARGE indicator i
[ ] Flashes onc_ at apprex, ene-'
0.-50% cha{ge _ second intervals.
}.................................. J }]ashes tv,;ice at approx, one
,50-75% charge second intervals, }
More than i-. 1 I
}:[as}ms t:_re tm<'s at approx.
75%charge /c _-se(cnd_4e ',,als. }
[Full charge I
@Charging Time
i---_.. Battery i VM 1 VM- i VM_
i Charge.... '{ BP[|3 BPL30 / BPL60
[Fu-ilcharge /-= =-- "_-- g-h- :_s30,n_ _)!__i!_-_*'
J_F" \(F___t'_'2.2 _
®Operating Time
%rh_, camGxde,, operating time depends on how
oit,.'_ _,\,o,_ B__r_ po> or' enid,q: and use s[s'_t/stop
ar}d zooy_/.
Continuous Recording
EV:F: v,,h_ut usir3g the viewJ[nde_
LCD: when using the LCD monito_ _
Battery [VM-BPL_3-1VM-BPL30_{5 ]
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} EVF 6h 5r d,_ [J2!!20_3_ini
VM*E575LA ]-.............. i
Notes on the Battery
-t is recow mended theft fhn Drifter? <3bo'eysbe ief
n the dischoff_ed s?qte w_en no1 in use, oral
cho'ged before you cse !
Avod STorin_ o fully charged bQtte;y, and do COT
store it n oplace whee rise f_)r_hpero<Jre is high:
this Mi damof_e _be belie v
Do not operufe 1he batfey at fempero(ure below
14_F (-]0°C) or above ] 13°F (45 C), At extremely
ow temperatures ape[orlon time decreases, wh[e
of high temperature the battery may be dot>
aged,
Do OOf 1][och _ bet O<]!teV io }he camcorde;
A![ow i] to cool
1HEREARE NO USER-SERVtCEAB[ E PARTS
NSIDE THE BA]TERY
OR AC ADAPIOR,
THROWING THE BAWERY INTO FIRE
OR EXPOSING ITTO EXCESSIVEHEA.T
(.ABOVE 140°F [6@'C))
MAY CAUSE INJURY.
SHOR'TINGTHE BATI"ERY'STERM NAL
INCREASES RISKOF FIREOR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
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Checking fhe Baffery's Charge
A bottox cho_qe ind_oatot S located on ?he
upper %'h corner of the _Aowflnder or LCD moni-
tor. One of dx symbols disK;loW w;hen the bafgery
is u8oc%
Note: he ba!tery charge indicator does no
appear when [he Camcorder is powered by
the AC adaptor
, % -t
Full ...... -.... _ew
71"is flashing symbol iodL
cab's a baftury nearly out of
j,ower. "Use an alternative
power source 0£ charge the
Knowing Remaining Battery Power Time , _:. :. , ::::
If you use the VM BPL30 fi#Furndon battery
(bptionaO to power the cameo'tier, you can b _d
ing out how much camoorder operating lkne
_omak_s, with the baflery,
The _,qvl-BP}.,30 measures -lebat_e_y censump[k)n,
ca cu _tes _he _emaining battery tht_e and displa_ s
i_.(in minutes) h_ the vie',vfinder or on d_e LCD
monitor, Since the camcerder gower consumption
varies ac{ erdin_ to hew frequently autofocush_g or
zeemb_g is used, the displayed _ime may decrease
or increase severe] mintt[es at a tin}e,or l]]ayflat
dmnge for seme time.
Note: The remaining battep/time wii appear
!O 15 seconds after the CAM/OFF/VDEO
switch is sei to CAM; it wi]i no1 appear in the
VIDEO posi,qon,
Note: When _he remaining time decreases to 5
minuies or less, +he tree dispiay will disappear.
We reco_rmend thai you repiace the barfer,,,
eerier,
Note: If you connect the VM BPL30 b,£]ery wih
the rer _aining battery time of 6 rnlnu es er bess,
the time wi!l nal be dbp}ayed
Note: i¢ the coffee1 remaining tree does not
appeal use up the bc£iery attached to the
cat-'corder, and then tufty charge [L
Note: !f yOU repeat c_arg r_g and discharging
the battery before using _[ up, the cerrect
remaining time may not be displayed,
Note; lithe battery {sused at low _emperokxes.
lhe act x_i operaf ng time wth baffe!y w}i be
substar taily d}fferenl from the dispiayed _ime,
and the correct time may not appear
Note: If the battery which has been used
low temperat re is subsequently used at no>
rna{iernperature,_" _ " : _- _n
display O_rema N_ng _a _:_,y
tree wii_ be inco{_eeL For dispk_y of correct
remain ng lime, fully charge tte batte!%
<'**[ VCIjVI N
if:_-_,Sz; i
Note The remain ig oc](Ie Ttw/e will lie _
op)ear wnec van are ecora_ng an mc_ge ot
/our_e}_ ,)r I}/e [_GD I72OF1;TOrIs DUr oacg re cort'-
COrdOl wli[i iis screen tGc 1_ TOIsle s_a_
Note: _ &)u GIeCI apc1 re}nse_ casse_e offe r
the b_]TTe S {J_scnargea aower wi}J shut off
I_]i_Wt']'y _ ape T©e OaF_cora@ vvl_l STOC _heF
rile _)a_r_rv's q[scna _ea, /rnDlea_alel felT}ave
i1 TrOTY} _no 3ori/coraer a_/a cna[(_e iF ag_ F
Note: when trte VM BPL30 batf_ s usb,a rne
o(lt_r mq[ge ndioaTo{ "_qV nOT
_]<J_Ch{tieieir]a}NiD_ D<]TIorv T{_[}e(]ISp_(]V
{!me dispby v/hen using the camcordeh
TO display the correct remaining baftew
time on camcorder
]_J]i_' <r}]_]'_;< {he bait<'>/beforeuse.
'_ Tt_m ,'he <amcerder erland leaveitpo;nti:i_,g_te
sdK subject for about 30 seconder. De uot _:novo
If disptay does i;_eichange seme them, epe _and
dese the LCD voni_or while you a-e using tile
ca ncorde_
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Camcorder Power Sources
You c_n use Dhecharged i >a#'r_,rypoe4/tC _d_,'vtor (p_o'Aded) or cot _"_ff÷ry cord (optior_cA) TOpower
ef Y_Y'_ ;_1 Y'r for ,s
fl'_ecomco_\_de,* /'fTer uso, b,_ouro fo _ },ore ,, _-t.d 4,. supp y
Using Battery Pack
cha*'gbg of baller 7 pack,) 7>-
_#"7
"' -'.\ Gd
Using the AC Adaptor :: : _
fTeose en.li;ro fi}at fhe C;4M/OFF/WDEO swifch isin f/qeOFFposifior whenever (Jtlochlng os defaching
any powe_ supply (ie, b¢Tftc*rz.AC adapto4 etc,),
. .... _.<F¢ \ ".
--.]<i_ ',,:i "&'IT .ocPmg
,:de.< gc:_ _. 7.
To DC IN jack
I ]?Jug the AC adaptor: power co_d into an AC
oudeL Md;esuledTikdlevddebi_deff[ in_.o
the wide slot If i[ does_]'t fit h'y reversir_g iL If
you sLillcanner mike fit the blades fully into the
outlet either: contact an electrician +e replace
your ebsolete outIe% or *_se a poMrized coz'd or
OU [_@[ a CCOSSOQ, _
2 ( onnecl _[_eDC plug o* the AC adapto*: to th<
DC IN jack )f thec_{mc:}rder.
Note: [he AC cad_qp#orcon be used Qround the
wodd, Ar AC pu_3 odapter is required in some
foreion co< ntries If you need one purchase it
of your i{itoeisJ d%tributo_
AC Pbag Adapto*:
(_ot supp]ied}
AC 200 - 240V
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