Hitachi Compact vhs-c camcorder Parts — Browse All Models

Cleaning the eyepiece on your Hitachi compact VHS camcorder

• Turn the compact VHS camcorder power off and unplug the power cord. Pull the battery pack off the camcorder.
• Turn the eyepiece 1/8 of a turn counterclockwise to release it from the camcorder body and pull the eyepiece free from the camcorder. Set the eyepiece on a padded surface.
• Remove any lint or dust particles from the eyepiece lens using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Be careful not to scratch the eyepiece lens surface while cleaning.
• Clean the body of the eyepiece using a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and water. Rinse off detergent residue from the eyepiece body using a damp cloth moistened with plain water. Dry the eyepiece body thoroughly with a dry, soft cloth.
• Position the eyepiece on the camcorder body and line up the marks on the eyepiece body with the grooves in the eyepiece receptacle on the camcorder body. Attach the eyepiece to the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece 1/8 turn clockwise to lock the eyepiece in place.

Battery care tips for your Hitachi compact VHS camcorder

• Charge the camcorder battery only with the specified battery charger for your model of camcorder. Charging the battery with a different charger can cause battery damage.
• Only charge the battery in an environment where ambient temperature is above 32-degrees F and below 104-degrees F. Charging the battery outside that temperature range can cause battery damage.
• Don't get the battery near extreme heat sources such as fire or heaters.
• Never attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Replace the battery pack if it gets damaged or it won't recharge.