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... if possible. At this happens, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the disc or card will light for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. While it discharges on its own in order...
... if possible. At this happens, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the disc or card will light for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. While it discharges on its own in order...
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...75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 77 Compensating for Backlight 77 Using External Microphone 78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79 Viewing on TV Screen 80 CONNECTING TO A TV 80 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 81 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player... Setting Up Camera Functions 89 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 89 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 90 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 91 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 93 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 93 REDUCING...
...75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 77 Compensating for Backlight 77 Using External Microphone 78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79 Viewing on TV Screen 80 CONNECTING TO A TV 80 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 81 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player... Setting Up Camera Functions 89 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 89 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 90 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 91 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 93 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 93 REDUCING...
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... Recording indicator (p. 104) The red indicator will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) (p. 35) When the remote control is used in flash. Names of Parts 78 9 10 12 3 45 6 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Light receiving sensor (for details.) 11 PC connection terminal...signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV750MA only) (p. 57) 8 Lens hood (p. 58) Always remove this manual. DZGX20MA illustrations are different, the method of light to block with hand, etc. Take care not ...
... Recording indicator (p. 104) The red indicator will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) (p. 35) When the remote control is used in flash. Names of Parts 78 9 10 12 3 45 6 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Light receiving sensor (for details.) 11 PC connection terminal...signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV750MA only) (p. 57) 8 Lens hood (p. 58) Always remove this manual. DZGX20MA illustrations are different, the method of light to block with hand, etc. Take care not ...
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... control (p. 37) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC...
... control (p. 37) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC...
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... the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 39 Card insertion block (p. 49) 40 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 77) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 41 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 38, 59, 65, 87) Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center (A) to play back...
... the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 39 Card insertion block (p. 49) 40 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 77) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 41 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 38, 59, 65, 87) Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center (A) to play back...
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OFF 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full press). Note: • With the DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 79). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See ...
OFF 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full press). Note: • With the DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 79). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See ...
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...etc. [It will pause m at extremely high or low temperatures, or in the figure. DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown above phenomena may be hot. ●Storing discs • When storing disc, replace ... one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.) recording (n).] This will cause recording to be interrupted for several seconds to clean from a heater, etc. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may occasionally occur. In ...
...etc. [It will pause m at extremely high or low temperatures, or in the figure. DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown above phenomena may be hot. ●Storing discs • When storing disc, replace ... one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.) recording (n).] This will cause recording to be interrupted for several seconds to clean from a heater, etc. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may occasionally occur. In ...
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...will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If the infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote control. • If ... or any intense light. with the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. Infrared receiver 10º 15º 10º 15º Approx. 16 feet (5 m) Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. English...
...will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If the infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote control. • If ... or any intense light. with the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. Infrared receiver 10º 15º 10º 15º Approx. 16 feet (5 m) Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. English...
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Hook the finger there to open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on page 170. • If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 90. • Be sure to open 90º, it can be tilted with the screen down as much as 90º, ...
Hook the finger there to open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on page 170. • If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 90. • Be sure to open 90º, it can be tilted with the screen down as much as 90º, ...
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...can be faulty. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in... fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS2 AC...
...can be faulty. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in... fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS2 AC...
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...: Set to "O" or "N" when using card. After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, refer to "Trouble Messages" on , the self-diagnosis function will light or blink to "P" when using disc, or set the power switch to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will be performed. If the ACCESS indicator...
...: Set to "O" or "N" when using card. After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, refer to "Trouble Messages" on , the self-diagnosis function will light or blink to "P" when using disc, or set the power switch to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will be performed. If the ACCESS indicator...
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.../PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 4 Press the REC button. Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of DVD video camera/ recorder will light.
.../PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 4 Press the REC button. Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of DVD video camera/ recorder will light.
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After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen). Note: • If you wish to record without locating a subject at the center ...
After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen). Note: • If you wish to record without locating a subject at the center ...
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...IN S IN*2 : AV input : S-VIDEO input 12. Recording status n : During recording m : During recording pause (lights in green) When focus locks during photo recording (lights in still recording mode) (p. 99) No display : Self-timer OFF q : Self-timer ON (countdown is attached] (...filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in still recording mode) (p. 79) No display : Emits light automatically ( : Always emits light ) : No light emission 10. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 54 Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is from...
...IN S IN*2 : AV input : S-VIDEO input 12. Recording status n : During recording m : During recording pause (lights in green) When focus locks during photo recording (lights in still recording mode) (p. 99) No display : Self-timer OFF q : Self-timer ON (countdown is attached] (...filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in still recording mode) (p. 79) No display : Emits light automatically ( : Always emits light ) : No light emission 10. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 54 Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is from...
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...as the lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is loaded. • During recording (lights in which the LCD screen was facing the same direction as the lens. Operating status/ warning message Battery remaining level Note: • If the... symbols will appear when recording with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is very low, and the display will light or blink to give warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same...
...as the lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is loaded. • During recording (lights in which the LCD screen was facing the same direction as the lens. Operating status/ warning message Battery remaining level Note: • If the... symbols will appear when recording with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is very low, and the display will light or blink to give warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same...
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...function of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is attached, note that the four corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in flash (for DZ-MV780MA Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 ...wide-conversion lens, use additional lighting. RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens...
...function of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is attached, note that the four corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in flash (for DZ-MV780MA Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 ...wide-conversion lens, use additional lighting. RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens...
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Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 76 which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 76 which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
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... Pressing EXPOSURE will appear on EXPOSURE the screen. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is lighted from rear, this function will appear. The exposure adjustment bar will alternate between on the LCD screen. English BLC 1 Press the ... during recording. Backlight correction icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 The backlight correction icon will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the screen. • The exposure setting will return...
... Pressing EXPOSURE will appear on EXPOSURE the screen. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is lighted from rear, this function will appear. The exposure adjustment bar will alternate between on the LCD screen. English BLC 1 Press the ... during recording. Backlight correction icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 The backlight correction icon will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the screen. • The exposure setting will return...
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... off . Zoom F l ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) See "Introduction to adjust the appropriate amount of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD...
... off . Zoom F l ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) See "Introduction to adjust the appropriate amount of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD...
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... Auto Wh i t e Ba l . in the Auto mode. • The shooting mode set . • No menu screen appears with decreased lighting. s Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you choose the shooting mode to match.... v Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. English 89 Turn the LCD monitor 180º during recording: The LCD monitor light can check the selected AE mode by the onscreen information display. F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Use...
... Auto Wh i t e Ba l . in the Auto mode. • The shooting mode set . • No menu screen appears with decreased lighting. s Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you choose the shooting mode to match.... v Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. English 89 Turn the LCD monitor 180º during recording: The LCD monitor light can check the selected AE mode by the onscreen information display. F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Use...