Hitachi VME-535LA Owners Guide - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5 For Your Safety...5 Important Safeguards ...6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 10 Before You Begin ...10 Read This First...11 Quick Index...11 Features ...12 Getting Started...13 Components and Accessories...13 Optional RF Adapter ...13 Identifying Controls...14 Loading Clock and Remote Control Batteries 17 Clock Battery ...17 Remote Control Batteries...18 Charging the Battery ...19 Charging Time...19 Operating Time ...19 Camcorder Batteries ...20 Using Battery Pack...20 Removing the Battery Pack ...21 Checking the Battery's Charge...21 Using Alternative Power Sources ...21 Using the AC Adapter/Charger...21 Using a Car Battery ...22 Inserting and Removing Cassettes 22 Inserting a Cassette ...22 Removing a Cassette...23 Protecting Recorded Material ...23 LCD Monitor ...24 Opening the LCD Monitor ...24 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved 24 Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder 25 Eyepiece Adjustment ...26 Adjustment the Hand Strap...26 Lens Door Opener...27 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...27 Using the Linear Time Counter ...27 Remaining Tape ...28 Setting the Date and Time ...28 Correcting the Date and Time ...29 Basic Techniques...30 2