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HITACHI
Instruction Manual
8mm Video Camera/Recorder
VM-H39A
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
For information concerning repairs, operation or
Compton,
technical assistance, please contact the Service
Department of your nearest Regional Office.
Western Regional Office
401 West Artesia Boulevard,
California 90220
Tel. 310-537-8383
Eastern Regional Office
1290 Wall Street West
Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071
Hawaii 96819
Tel. 201-935-8980
Mid-Western Regional Office
1400 Morse Ave.
Claire,
Elk Grove Village, Ill. 60007
Tel. 708-593-1550
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF
HAWAII, INC
3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu,
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe
Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
Southern Regional Office
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 404-279-5600
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................4
FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................7
ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................................................................................8
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ......................................14
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) POSITION ADJUSTMENT ......................................................17
HOW TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP .....................................................................................18
LOADING BATTERIES FOR DATE/TIME AND REMOTE CONTROL............................................19
POWER SOURCES..................................................................................................................................21
CHECKING THE BATTERY..................................................................................................................24
CHARGING THE BATTERY..................................................................................................................25
INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF CASSETES.....................................................................................27
MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING ...................................................................................29
IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS .....................................................................32
DATE/TIME SETTING............................................................................................................................36
AUTO FOCUS..........................................................................................................................................38
EXPOSURE CORRECTION....................................................................................................................40
POWER ZOOM ........................................................................................................................................41
DIGITAL ZOOM......................................................................................................................................42
FADE-IN/FADE-OUT..............................................................................................................................44
DIGITAL FILTER ....................................................................................................................................46
ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) ..........................................................................................47
MACRO ....................................................................................................................................................48
SECOND CLOCK SETTING...................................................................................................................49
DISPLAY BUTTON.................................................................................................................................51
LINEAR TIME COUNTER......................................................................................................................52
MEMORY.................................................................................................................................................53
INSTANT REVIEW .................................................................................................................................54
QUICK EDIT ............................................................................................................................................55
EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT.....................................................................................................................56
TITLE RECORDING ...............................................................................................................................57
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER ..................................................................................................60
AUDIO/VIDEO DUBBING .....................................................................................................................61
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS ..............................................................................................................63
VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV ................................................................64
STILL........................................................................................................................................................67
FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH..................................................................................................68
ATTACHING THE TELE OR WIDE CONVERTER.............................................................................69
CAMERA/RECORDER TO VCR DUBBING ........................................................................................70
FLYING ERASE HEAD ..........................................................................................................................71
PROGRAMME AE (Auto Exposure).......................................................................................................72
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SYNCHRO EDIT......................................................................................................................................73
ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL DC CAMERA LIGHT (VM-CP4)......................................................75
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................77
HEAD CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................79
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................80
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................81
HOW TO ORDER ....................................................................................................................................83
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol warms the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have
sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully to avoid
any problems.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, FULLY INSERT
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
MOISTURE
Moisture may occur if the video camera/recorder is moved from a cold area to a warm
humid area. A flashing "DEW" indication in the viewfinder indicates that moisture is on
the recorder mechanism, which could result in tape damage. When the "DEW"
indication in the viewfinder is flashing the unit will not operate. When this happens, slide
the "EJECT" switch, remove the tape, and wait for the moisture to dry... the "DEW"
indication in the viewfinder will stop flashing.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered
by our warranty.
Be careful that no water, dust or sand enters the camera/recorder.
When you are not using the camera/recorder, switch off the power and attach the lens
cap.
When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the sun
or a light source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture. Your camera/recorder
is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup device (C.C.D.) usually causes this as
an inherent characteristic. Try to avoid shooting an excessively bright object directly.
Be sure not to leave it in a place where the temperature exceeds 120ºF, or the pickup
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 facing sunlight for a prolonged period, or the
phosphorescent surface of the cathode ray tube may be damaged.
Thank you for buying the
these simple instructions before operating your camera/recorder.
video camera/recorder. For maximun pleasure and convenience please read
WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,
copyright law may apply to private in-home video taping of copyrighted materials.
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FEATURES
FEATURES
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• Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
• Digital Filter
feature
• Digital Zoom up to X16
• Solid-state camera pickup
• Program AE (Auto Exposure)
• Fade-in/Fade-out
• Color Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
• Auto Focus Power Zoom Lens with macro
• Flying Erase Head
• Wireless Remote Control
• Time and date
• Titler
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ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
Check that you have the following components and accessories (besides the
camera/recorder unit itself) before disposing of the packing material.
1. AV Stereo Output Cord with S plug
2. Battery Pack
3. AC Adapter/Charger
4. Remote Control
5. Shoulder Strap
6. External Power Adapter
7. Batteries for Date/Time and Remote Control
8. RF Output Adapter
9. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable
video format cassettes.
NOTES:
• This unit uses
• It records and plays back in the SP mode (14.3 mm/sec.).
• It cannot record and play back in the LP mode (7.2 mm/sec.).
• This camera/recorder uses a Hi-Fi stereo sound system. When a tape recorded by this
camera/recorder is played by a conventional 8mm camera/recorder, monaural sound is
output. When a tape recorded by a conventional 8mm camera/recorder is played by this
machine, monaural sound is output.
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