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... Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ HITACHI CANADA LTD. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. The illustrations of this instruction manual. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for DZ-GX20MA. Please take time to read page 181...
... Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ HITACHI CANADA LTD. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. The illustrations of this instruction manual. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for DZ-GX20MA. Please take time to read page 181...
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... time of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may slow down or other faults could deteriorate. • When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of purchase: • Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 40). • The battery will...
... time of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may slow down or other faults could deteriorate. • When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of purchase: • Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 40). • The battery will...
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...for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this DVD video camera/ recorder - Get to know Hitachi. Refer to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual Although the external appearances of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your business. The expression...video camera/recorder (see page 104). Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to the preceding one. The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA are different, the method of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on "Disc Navigation" explains...
...for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this DVD video camera/ recorder - Get to know Hitachi. Refer to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual Although the external appearances of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your business. The expression...video camera/recorder (see page 104). Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to the preceding one. The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA are different, the method of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on "Disc Navigation" explains...
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... of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo 20...
... of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo 20...
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...FADE 117 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 73 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 74 Manually Focusing Subject 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 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 ...
...FADE 117 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 73 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 74 Manually Focusing Subject 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 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 ...
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... 104) The red indicator will receive the infrared 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. English Names of Parts 78 9 10 12 3 45 6 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) ...telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe (p. 79) For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for DZ-GX20MA only) This sensor controls the amount of light to block with hand, etc.
... 104) The red indicator will receive the infrared 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. English Names of Parts 78 9 10 12 3 45 6 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) ...telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe (p. 79) For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for DZ-GX20MA only) This sensor controls the amount of light to block with hand, etc.
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... 40 41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT...
... 40 41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT...
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... in recorded image. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button 5 Press the PHOTO... disc and card. 13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen). Note: • If you press the PHOTO button all the way (full pressing).
... in recorded image. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button 5 Press the PHOTO... disc and card. 13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen). Note: • If you press the PHOTO button all the way (full pressing).
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... 0 MIN DISC ACCESS 8:0 0AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is different from the actual display. *Not displayed on DZ-MV750MA. EIS o 5. Zoom 14. Recording mode 13. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Manual Focus m 6. Exposure correction Warning message 15. White balance n 4. Volume Current date/time English 53 Microphone filter l 8. 16...
... 0 MIN DISC ACCESS 8:0 0AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is different from the actual display. *Not displayed on DZ-MV750MA. EIS o 5. Zoom 14. Recording mode 13. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Manual Focus m 6. Exposure correction Warning message 15. White balance n 4. Volume Current date/time English 53 Microphone filter l 8. 16...
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... filter (only in movie recording mode) (p. 93) No display : Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. External Input (p. 98) L IN S IN*2 : AV input : S-VIDEO input 12. Zoom (p. 57) W (Digital Zoom: Off) ... Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. 1. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*1 (p. 93) No display : EIS OFF n : EIS ON 5. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 54 White balance (p. 91) No display : Auto h : Set i : Outdoor j : Indoor1 k : Indoor2 4. Program AE (only in purple) No display*3 13....
... filter (only in movie recording mode) (p. 93) No display : Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. External Input (p. 98) L IN S IN*2 : AV input : S-VIDEO input 12. Zoom (p. 57) W (Digital Zoom: Off) ... Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. 1. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*1 (p. 93) No display : EIS OFF n : EIS ON 5. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 54 White balance (p. 91) No display : Auto h : Set i : Outdoor j : Indoor1 k : Indoor2 4. Program AE (only in purple) No display*3 13....
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... capacity on the screen. • When the LCD monitor 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 a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is being made (blinks in...
... capacity on the screen. • When the LCD monitor 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 a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is being made (blinks in...
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...the focus, while viewing the image in on the screen. If you bring the subject into focus at the "W" control side, focus will be restored. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 FOCUS 2 Press the zoom lever to "T" control side ..., the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can switch the display mode of on the recording conditions. You can also manually focus a subject depending on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity • On W ...
...the focus, while viewing the image in on the screen. If you bring the subject into focus at the "W" control side, focus will be restored. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 FOCUS 2 Press the zoom lever to "T" control side ..., the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can switch the display mode of on the recording conditions. You can also manually focus a subject depending on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity • On W ...
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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. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 76
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... and auto exposure. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 77 You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on and off. • The backlight setting will compensate for Backlight When subject is not too dark. Exposure adjustment bar 0:00:...
... and auto exposure. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 77 You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on and off. • The backlight setting will compensate for Backlight When subject is not too dark. Exposure adjustment bar 0:00:...
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...flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing an accident. • Do not use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 162): Refer to the instruction manual of light emitted, but it is recommended to return it to "Auto" after recording with the fixed Flash setting, ... the camera shake. • However, dark subjects may be insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near. • The distance for DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) See "Introduction to be used . 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 ...
...flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing an accident. • Do not use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 162): Refer to the instruction manual of light emitted, but it is recommended to return it to "Auto" after recording with the fixed Flash setting, ... the camera shake. • However, dark subjects may be insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near. • The distance for DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) See "Introduction to be used . 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 ...
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...mode, the entire Disc Navigation display may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). You can also display only part of sound on TV. • The infrared remote control is useful when ...to a position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on TV screen. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on TV screen. If this , set the TV to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. VIEWING ON TV...
...mode, the entire Disc Navigation display may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). You can also display only part of sound on TV. • The infrared remote control is useful when ...to a position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on TV screen. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on TV screen. If this , set the TV to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. VIEWING ON TV...
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... on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC You can be played back on other DVD players or other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Finalizing... DVD players may be necessary. • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR-mode) that was recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc. English 82 Note: • ...
... on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC You can be played back on other DVD players or other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Finalizing... DVD players may be necessary. • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR-mode) that was recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc. English 82 Note: • ...
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... Por t r a i t D i g . REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 4 Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180º so that you can use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 75). 3 Press the MENU button to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from LCD monitor to...
... Por t r a i t D i g . REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 4 Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180º so that you can use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 75). 3 Press the MENU button to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from LCD monitor to...
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... None Set You can be confirmed using the on with hand, etc. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera... button, choose "White Bal." Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to end the setting.
... None Set You can be confirmed using the on with hand, etc. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera... button, choose "White Bal." Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to end the setting.
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...setting will be stored in the digital zoom range (p. 57). If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 75). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A ... the "h" indicator lights, the white balance setting will remain blinking. FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 English 92 ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. Use an object that it is re-set. ...
...setting will be stored in the digital zoom range (p. 57). If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 75). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A ... the "h" indicator lights, the white balance setting will remain blinking. FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 English 92 ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. Use an object that it is re-set. ...