Manual for VM-H39A

Manual for VM-H39A

Brand: HITACHI

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:52 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: null

Warranty Information

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  • Power Sources: The camera/recorder can be powered by the included battery pack or the AC adapter/charger. It can also be powered by a car battery using an optional cord. The battery must be charged before first use.
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  • Attaching Accessories: The shoulder strap can be attached as illustrated. The optional DC camera light can be attached to the camera light shoe.
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  • Loading Batteries: Batteries for date/time and remote control are installed separately into their respective battery holders.
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  • Camera Operation: Features include Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS), Digital Filter, Digital Zoom up to X16, solid-state camera pickup, Program AE, Fade-in/Fade-out, Hi8 format recording, Flying Erase Head, and Wireless Remote Control.
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  • Playback: The unit can play back recorded cassettes.
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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.
Check the record protect tab on the cassette.
The camera/recorder cannot go into the recording mode, even when the start/stop button is pressed. 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.
Picture is out of focus.
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).
PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE
“PLAY” button cannot be engaged. Set the power switch to “VIDEO” position.
No picture appears on television screen when “PLAY” button is pressed. Set the television to the camera/recorder channel (3 or 4) depending upon the selected channel in the RF channel select switch of RF output adapter. (TV is connect to the camera/recorder by using RF output adapter.)
Interference on playback picture. When you see the playback picture on yourTV, adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.
Picture bends at the top of the TV screen. TV receiver is older type. It needs to be modified to work properly with camera/recorder.
Color of your TV screen is too bright, too faint or change. Tape is damaged, try another cassette.
TV set has VIR circuit. Turn off during playback.
DEW
"DEW" indication flashes in the viewfinder. Condensation on the camera/recorder mechanism - wait until the unit has reached normal room temperature and condensation has dried. "DEW" indication will then stop flashing.
BATTERY CONDITION
The " " indication in the electronic viewfinder Try another battery or charge the battery.
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