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Owners Guide - Page 1
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1HITACHI Instruction Manual
Video Camera/Recorder VM-1700A / VM-2700A
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Pointe Claire, Tel. 404-279-5600
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 P QR10512 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1994 KS-F(N)
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy., Quebec, ...
Owners Guide - Page 2
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...BATTERY (By using optional car battery cord Hitachi VMCC70A)...17 CHECKING THE BATTERY ...18 CHARGING A BATTERY ...19 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 21 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS 25 DATE/TIME Setting...Edit Search)...39 INSTANT REVIEW ...40 DISPLAY BUTTON...41 LINEAR TIME COUNTER...42 REMAINING TAPE ...43 TITLE RECORDING ...44 Creating a title...45 Correcting errors during title storage ...
Owners Guide - Page 4
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...part of this unit. Therefore, it is encouraged to try to correct by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in a particular installation...
4 Warning: This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNING...tested and found to comply with any problems.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH...
Owners Guide - Page 7
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...) • Built-in camera light (Only for VM-2700A) • Time and date • Titler • Index signal
cassette
*
This video camera/recorder with any video cassette recorder
bearing the mark. Lead-acid Rechargeable Battery 3.
Shoulder strap
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AC Adaptor/Charger 4. quality picture technology and is compatible with this marking incorporates high- DC...
Owners Guide - Page 12
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... to electric plug and cord, pull by the battery charger manufacturer
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
5. B.
Do not operate charger if it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair
is properly wired and in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for AC Adaptor/Charger Model VM-AC68A (T) 2. That extension cord is required. That the...
Owners Guide - Page 17
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... adaptor/charger to the car's cigarette lighter socket. Connect the small plug of the car battery cord to the "DC IN 9.6V" jack of the car battery cord to power the camera/recorder. This indicator is designed to be used for battery operation and has no meaning when using optional car battery cord Hitachi VM-CC70A)
1.
Owners Guide - Page 20
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... prevent damage. 6. ATTENTION: The product that you use and store it . After repeated chargings and use, the operation time will help restore the battery's operation time. 5. There are no user serviceable parts inside. 11. Do not short the battery's terminal. 10. over 149ºF (65ºC) could be illegal to disassemble or modify the...
Owners Guide - Page 25
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... cover:
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"LIGHT" Switch (for VM-2700A) When the "POWER" switch is in the "CAM" position, the camera light is turned on and off automatically or manually in the record and record/pause modes ...CONTROLS
IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
Diagram of camera
Camera Light (only for VM-2700A) When this jack. When the switch is set to "AUTO", the camera light turns on only in the record and...
Owners Guide - Page 28
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...
Adjust for your hand.
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 20.)
Diagram of Camera
Diopter Control To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses...holder. "DC IN 9.6V" Jack When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional), connect this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the cassette direction when inserting.
...
Owners Guide - Page 38
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... the tape in the viewfinder, and when an "INDEX" signal is recorded, "INDEX" disappears.
38 INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING
INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING Indexing your VCR's instruction manual for index playback instructions. NOTE: "INDEX" is displayed in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called the "VHS Index Search System". See your tapes while recording makes...
Owners Guide - Page 56
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... THE BUILT-IN CAMERA LIGHT (only for VM-2700A)
Use the built-in camera light it you wish to "AUTO" when required.
CAUTION: The power consumption of the battery falls to about a half.
1.
CAUTION: Do not hold the unit by the built-in a bright place.
Set the "POWER" switch to "AUTO", the camera...
Owners Guide - Page 61
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...Set "POWER" switch to "CAM"
position. of focus.
NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Power is a highly sophisticated instrument.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING...and inspection systems. However, should problems develop, check the following points and.... BATTERY CONDITION
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
The " " indication in the
Remove the lens cap.
Set "...
Owners Guide - Page 64
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In this problem. HEAD CLEANING
HEAD CLEANING • Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted. This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased. • ... the head after long periods of use causes this case, head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary. • Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center before using a head cleaning tape.
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Owners Guide - Page 66
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions:
Weight
9.6V DC 7 watts (nominal) 4-3/8"(W) x 8-1/16" (H) x 12-1/4" (D) 111(W) x 205(H) x 311(D) mm
4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Video Recorder Section
Format
VHS
Record/playback system VM-2700A: Two video record/playback heads plus a flying
erase
head
VM-1700A: Two video record/playback heads
Video signal
EIA ...
Owners Guide - Page 67
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... U.S.A. Each facility will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you hours of purchase and/or delivery receipts to assure you .
Just present proof of trouble free operation from your warranty card or operating guide. Hitachi has made every effort to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in all 50 states and...
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