IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camera/Recorder VM-SP1A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Western Regional Office For information concerning repairs, operation or 401 West Artesia Boulevard, Compton, technical assistance, please contact the Service California 90220 Department of your nearest Regional Office. 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 Southern Regional Office 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 404-279-5600 E131110/E72118 Printed in Japan KF-S(N) 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 P4705457 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1992 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 4 FEATURES................................................................................................................................................. 7 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ...................................... 13 WATER-RESISTANT.............................................................................................................................. 14 ADJUSTING THE HAND STRAP .......................................................................................................... 17 ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND MICROPHONE CAP ................................................................. 18 HOW TO INSTALL THE SHOULDER STRAP..................................................................................... 19 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................... 20 POWER SOURCES.................................................................................................................................. 22 CHECKING THE BATTERY .................................................................................................................. 24 CHARGING THE BATTERY.................................................................................................................. 25 INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF CASSETES..................................................................................... 27 MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING ................................................................................... 30 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS ..................................................................... 34 DATE/TIME SETTING............................................................................................................................ 39 AUTO FOCUS.......................................................................................................................................... 41 AUTO IRIS ............................................................................................................................................... 43 POWER ZOOM ........................................................................................................................................ 44 DIGITAL ZOOM...................................................................................................................................... 45 MACRO .................................................................................................................................................... 47 QUICK EDIT ............................................................................................................................................ 48 FADE IN FADE OUT.............................................................................................................................. 49 INSTANT REVIEW ................................................................................................................................. 50 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL.......................................................................................................... 51 SELF TIMER ............................................................................................................................................ 52 DISPLAY BUTTON................................................................................................................................. 53 TITLE RECORDING ............................................................................................................................... 54 MENU ....................................................................................................................................................... 57 SECOND CLOCK SETTING................................................................................................................... 59 TIME REMAINING ................................................................................................................................. 61 LINEAR TIMER COUNTER................................................................................................................... 62 MEMORY................................................................................................................................................. 63 AUDIO/VIDEO DUBBING ..................................................................................................................... 64 RECORDING TV PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................. 66 VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV ................................................................ 67 STILL ........................................................................................................................................................ 69 FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH.................................................................................................. 70 ATTACHING THE TELE OR WIDE CONVERTER ............................................................................. 71 CAMERA/RECORDER TO VCR DUBBING ........................................................................................ 72 FLYING ERASE HEAD .......................................................................................................................... 73 PROGRAMME AE (Auto Exposure) ....................................................................................................... 74 SYNCHRO EDIT...................................................................................................................................... 75 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AFTER USE .................................................................................. 76 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 79 HEAD CLEANING .................................................................................................................................. 81 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 82 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 83 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS HOTLINE.................................................................................................................................................. 84 ACCESSORY TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT .................................................................................... 85 HOW TO ORDER .................................................................................................................................... 86 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: WHEN OUTDOORS, DO NOT USE AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER, USE ONLY BATTERY PACK TYPE: VM-BP82. 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 "POWER" light and "DEW" indication in the viewfinder indicates that moisture is on the recorder mechanism, which could result in tape damage. When the "POWER" light and "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 "POWER" light and "DEW" indication in the viewfinder will stop flashing. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PRECAUTIONS 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. 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. WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home video taping of copyrighted materials. FEATURES FEATURES · Water-resistant feature · 53 Color Graphic Title Library · Digital Zoom up to X16 · Solid-state camera pickup · Program AE (Auto Exposure) · Auto Focus Power Zoom Lens with macro · Flying Erase Head · Audio/Video dub · Time and date · Wireless Remote Control 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 Output Cord 2. Battery Pack 3. AC Adapter/Charger 4. RF Output Adaptor 5. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adapter 6. DC cord 7. Shoulder Strap 8. Batteries for Date/Time and Remote Control 9. Remote Control 10. Microphone Cap 11. Brush (housed in lens cap) 12. Grease NOTE: Use the microphone cap to protect the microphone from impacts when carrying the camera/recorder or the entrance of water when maintaining it. Remove the cap when recording. Otherwise, sound cannot be recorded. NOTES: · This unit uses 8mm video format cassettes. · 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.). IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Camera/Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference. INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating and use instructions. 2 Retain Instructions -- 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 instruct ...