Manual for VM-E110A/310A

Name: Manual for VM-E110A/310A
Brand: HITACHI
Availability: InStock

Brand: HITACHI

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:51 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: 1995

Warranty Information

Video products are guaranteed free from defects for 1 year parts and labour.

To guide you, we've included A "Before You Begin" section containing important cautions for your family's safety as well as instruction for getting your video camcorder ready for use. Please read and understand this section thoroughly before moving on. A "Getting Started" section to familiarize yourself with the controls and prepare you for recording. A "Basic Techniques" section to allow you to use your video camcorder quickly and confidently before advancing to the more sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM-E110A/E310A. "Advanced Techniques" to help you with some of the exciting, sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM-E110A/E310A. We hope you will take the time to learn about these functions since they have been designed for you. You can use the video camcorder without reading this section. A "General Maintenance" section to help keep your purchase in good repair. We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: A quick index for the information you use most often (this page). A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 10). Get to know your video camcorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Symptom	Check Point & Correction
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you slide "EJECT” button	Connect the power source.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compartment.	Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. Cassette window must be toward outside.
CAMERA RECORDING
Picture does not appear in the viewfinder.	Remove the lens cap. Slide the power switch to “CAMERA” Disconnect the AV input cable from the camera/recorder.
The camera/recorder cannot go into the recording mode, even when the start/stop button is pressed.	Check the record protect tab on the cassette.
Picture is out of focus.	Make sure that the “FOCUS M” does not appear in the viewfinder. If it is displayed, press “Focus” select button to erase it. Auto-Focus does not operate if a special effects filter is attached.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR
The camera/recorder can not be set to the recording mode, even when the start/sop button on the camera/recorder is pressed.	Check the record protect tab on the cassette. Set the power switch to “CAMERA” position. Connect the camera/recorder and TV (or VCR).