Brand: HITACHI
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for VM-C1E
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:51 a.m.
Warranty Information
Consult your dealer for maintenance and adjustments not covered by the user.
Camera Operation:
1. Connect power source (battery or AC adapter).
2. Insert VHS-C cassette.
3. Twist grip to turn on the camera/recorder.
4. For recording, press RECORD START/STOP button. The "REC" indicator will appear.
5. Press RECORD START/STOP again to stop recording or pause.
6. Twist grip to turn off the power.
7. Eject cassette.
Playback:
1. Insert cassette and turn on the camera/recorder.
2. Press PLAY button.
3. Press STOP button to stop playback.
Features:
- Auto Focus Power Zoom Lens
- Dual Macro System (Tele Macro, Wide Macro)
- Programme AE (Auto Exposure)
- Digital Image Generator (store titles)
- Fade-in/Fade-out
- Amorphous Heads & Flying Erase Head
1. Connect power source (battery or AC adapter).
2. Insert VHS-C cassette.
3. Twist grip to turn on the camera/recorder.
4. For recording, press RECORD START/STOP button. The "REC" indicator will appear.
5. Press RECORD START/STOP again to stop recording or pause.
6. Twist grip to turn off the power.
7. Eject cassette.
Playback:
1. Insert cassette and turn on the camera/recorder.
2. Press PLAY button.
3. Press STOP button to stop playback.
Features:
- Auto Focus Power Zoom Lens
- Dual Macro System (Tele Macro, Wide Macro)
- Programme AE (Auto Exposure)
- Digital Image Generator (store titles)
- Fade-in/Fade-out
- Amorphous Heads & Flying Erase Head
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Check Point & Correction |
|---|---|
| Cassette holder cannot be opened when you press EJECT button. | Connect the power source. |
| Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compartment. | Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. |
| Picture does not appear in the viewfinder. | Connect the power source. Turn on VTR power or camera power. |
| The camera/recorder will not go into the recording mode, even when record start/stop button is pressed. | The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a different cassette. |
| PLAY button cannot be engaged. | The " " indication in the electronic viewfinder flashes to indicate battery is discharged. Try another battery or charge the battery. |
| Interference on playback picture. | Turn on VTR power. Adjust TRACKING control. |
| Picture is out of focus. Auto-focus does not operate. | Press the FOCUS button to turn off "F.MANUAL" in the viewfinder. The video camera/recorder is set to "MACRO" mode. Release the "MACRO" mode. |