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..., and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight: This could scatter in radio broadcasts. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to operate abnormally. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does not rise excessively (reference for a long time...
..., and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight: This could scatter in radio broadcasts. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to operate abnormally. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does not rise excessively (reference for a long time...
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... and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. English 7 Do not use it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase...
... and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. English 7 Do not use it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase...
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recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for more advanced usage. • The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with disc or card used. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 101). Quick Index Available Discs 24 Recording Movie 49 Playing Back 58 Connecting to a TV 77 Functions Available with the function. Read This First To guide you...
recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for more advanced usage. • The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with disc or card used. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 101). Quick Index Available Discs 24 Recording Movie 49 Playing Back 58 Connecting to a TV 77 Functions Available with the function. Read This First To guide you...
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... BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 44 Inserting and Removing Disc 45 INSERTING DISC...
... BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 44 Inserting and Removing Disc 45 INSERTING DISC...
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... USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 87 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 88 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 90 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 90 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER 90 Setting Up Record Functions 91 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE 91 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE 92 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY 94 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE 94 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 95 SELF-TIMER 96 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 97 LCD/EVF Setup...
... USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 87 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 88 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 90 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 90 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER 90 Setting Up Record Functions 91 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE 91 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE 92 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY 94 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE 94 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 95 SELF-TIMER 96 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 97 LCD/EVF Setup...
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...Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20A only. Charge it before use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Software CD-ROM: Use this to PC. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to another video device. WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on this battery away from AC outlet, or charge battery...
...Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20A only. Charge it before use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Software CD-ROM: Use this to PC. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to another video device. WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on this battery away from AC outlet, or charge battery...
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... an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on another device may be damaged or lost: − Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD video camera/recorder off during reading or writing of data − Do not use or store card in the following , or the data on disc or card may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is...
... an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on another device may be damaged or lost: − Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD video camera/recorder off during reading or writing of data − Do not use or store card in the following , or the data on disc or card may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is...
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... recordable time will not be obtainable. • If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically between approx. 3 - 10 Mbps) *2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps *3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps Note: • No movie can be recorded on SD memory card. • Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can also be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder...
... recordable time will not be obtainable. • If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically between approx. 3 - 10 Mbps) *2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps *3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps Note: • No movie can be recorded on SD memory card. • Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can also be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder...
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... battery to set . MENU Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the left end of the date display will appear instead of screen for the month, press the c button to right to select the digit to select the digit you make a recording can also be charged. 37 English The menu screen will appear. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? If this , connect the AC adapter/charger...
... battery to set . MENU Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the left end of the date display will appear instead of screen for the month, press the c button to right to select the digit to select the digit you make a recording can also be charged. 37 English The menu screen will appear. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? If this , connect the AC adapter/charger...
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... recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it to "Trouble Messages" on , the self-diagnosis function will be performed. Set to "P": To record still on SD memory card Set to "O": To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on page 160 and take some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to "N": To record still on DVDRAM disc Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder...
... recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it to "Trouble Messages" on , the self-diagnosis function will be performed. Set to "P": To record still on SD memory card Set to "O": To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on page 160 and take some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to "N": To record still on DVDRAM disc Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder...
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... ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may not be played on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 49, Before You Begin 51). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44). The DVD video camera/recorder will not be heard from the speaker. Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on the amount of data to be restored. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop playback...
... ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may not be played on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 49, Before You Begin 51). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44). The DVD video camera/recorder will not be heard from the speaker. Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on the amount of data to be restored. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop playback...
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...-up photo, specify Flash: Off. Emitting light from Video Flash near subject could cause a whitish image. • " ( " will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash. • While " ( " is flashing, the video flash will not operate. Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash setting, it is recommended to return it . 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. * Displayed when * using the flash even in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned...
...-up photo, specify Flash: Off. Emitting light from Video Flash near subject could cause a whitish image. • " ( " will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash. • While " ( " is flashing, the video flash will not operate. Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash setting, it is recommended to return it . 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. * Displayed when * using the flash even in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned...
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... for recording movie. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video devices to "Input Source" on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see p. 24, 27). * Only photos can be recorded: No video can be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM disc or card* into this DVD video camera/recorder. The picture will start playback. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE You can connect the S-VIDEO jack of VCR, etc.* To video/audio output jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow White Red * If...
... for recording movie. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video devices to "Input Source" on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see p. 24, 27). * Only photos can be recorded: No video can be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM disc or card* into this DVD video camera/recorder. The picture will start playback. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE You can connect the S-VIDEO jack of VCR, etc.* To video/audio output jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow White Red * If...
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... recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is present - "COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be read by this DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of most images is turned off. • Recording...
... recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is present - "COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be read by this DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of most images is turned off. • Recording...
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Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to a position other video devices. To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/audio input jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow White Red * If the video device to...
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to a position other video devices. To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/audio input jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow White Red * If the video device to...
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... (p. 86) White balance (p. 88) EIS*1 (p. 90) Digital zoom (p. 56) Microphone filter*2 (p. 90) Flash*3 (p. 76) *1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A is in "N" or "P" status. *2: Displayed only in "O" status. *3: Displayed when DZ-GX20A is recording a photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is set to page indicated for details of Normal Menu Refer to camera. *9: Not displayed in "N" status, or "P", and input selection is connected). The quality mode is displayed in "P" status...
... (p. 86) White balance (p. 88) EIS*1 (p. 90) Digital zoom (p. 56) Microphone filter*2 (p. 90) Flash*3 (p. 76) *1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A is in "N" or "P" status. *2: Displayed only in "O" status. *3: Displayed when DZ-GX20A is recording a photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is set to page indicated for details of Normal Menu Refer to camera. *9: Not displayed in "N" status, or "P", and input selection is connected). The quality mode is displayed in "P" status...
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.... DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 1 Turn the PC on the previously installed software programs with different versions. Use "Control Panel" - The ".exe" extension may disable some functions that mean "This file is located. 4 Double-click the Setup.exe icon. "Add or Remove Programs" or "Add or Remove Applications" to see if another application. ROM drive of PC. Installing Software Before You Begin Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, no...
.... DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 1 Turn the PC on the previously installed software programs with different versions. Use "Control Panel" - The ".exe" extension may disable some functions that mean "This file is located. 4 Double-click the Setup.exe icon. "Add or Remove Programs" or "Add or Remove Applications" to see if another application. ROM drive of PC. Installing Software Before You Begin Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, no...
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... recording time. DVD VIDEO RECORDING (DVD-VR) FORMAT: Format to record video data on DVD-RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. Some DVD recorders can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that images recorded on writable DVD disc: This format has been adopted for DVD video. to record videos (movies). A DVD recorder that are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM can enhance the recording capacity, which will be deleted or overwritten. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video camera/recorders...
... recording time. DVD VIDEO RECORDING (DVD-VR) FORMAT: Format to record video data on DVD-RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. Some DVD recorders can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that images recorded on writable DVD disc: This format has been adopted for DVD video. to record videos (movies). A DVD recorder that are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM can enhance the recording capacity, which will be deleted or overwritten. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video camera/recorders...
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... install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 3 or later. When the time stamp of The file system of this DVD video camera/recorder is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not viewed on DVDMovieAlbumSE, it will need to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". Reference page 147 147 English 172 started . "Hardware Removal" results in DVD-RAM is operated on file in error. time. DVD...
... install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 3 or later. When the time stamp of The file system of this DVD video camera/recorder is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not viewed on DVDMovieAlbumSE, it will need to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". Reference page 147 147 English 172 started . "Hardware Removal" results in DVD-RAM is operated on file in error. time. DVD...
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... depending on the disc or card inserted. 174 Setting method p. 86 p. 88 p. 90 p. 56 p. 90 p. 91 p. 94 p. 92 p. 94 p. 95 p. 96 p. 97 p. 37 p. 38 p. 98 p. 98 p. 99 p. 99 p. 100 p. 100 p. 101 p. 101 p. 154 English ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Set Date Mode LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Auto Auto On 40×...
... depending on the disc or card inserted. 174 Setting method p. 86 p. 88 p. 90 p. 56 p. 90 p. 91 p. 94 p. 92 p. 94 p. 95 p. 96 p. 97 p. 37 p. 38 p. 98 p. 98 p. 99 p. 99 p. 100 p. 100 p. 101 p. 101 p. 154 English ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Set Date Mode LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Auto Auto On 40×...