Hitachi DZ-MV780A инструкция обслуживания

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Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR S[...]

Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fbllowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmflfl inter%rence, and (2) this device illust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has heen tested and fbtmd to comply with t[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page fists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera[...]

Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delirate display devire: Do not press its surf_re with %rre, hit it o1" prirk it with a sharp otoject. • If you push the LCD surfhce, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off"[...]

Heat on surface of product: • Tile surfhces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a f_mlt. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disr navigation srreen, still image o1" ramera image displayed on your TV to whirh tile DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doi[...]

Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where tile dift_rence in temperatures is great such as entering a lodge fl'om a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on tile lens and/or inside tile DVD vid[...]

Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temi)erature inside a closed vehirle o1" trunk ran berome very high in a hot season. If you leave tile DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction o1" tile case could be dama[...]

Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up tile DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder recording of movies, still images, externa[...]

Introduction • You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 49, 58) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search tbr tbe recording start position or locate tile beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes &apo[...]

OYou can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation fimction and create an original movie: Then simply play back tile play list and dub it on VCR or DVD recordei: Up to now, you had to With a DVD, you can repe[...]

Table of Contents Important Information ......................................... 2 For Your Safety .................................................. 2 Precautions ........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 4 Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 Cautions When Stori[...]

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) ..................................................... 74 Compensating for Backlight ............................. 74 Using External Microphone .............................. 75 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) ........ 76 Viewing on TV Screen ...................................... 77 C[...]

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 127 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 128 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 128 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE).. 129 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ...... 130 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) [...]

Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BPf4S): For DZ-GX20A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD video came[...]

Names of Parts 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20A only) This sensor controls the anlOUlK oflight to be emitted fl'om the built in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p. 76) Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32) Stereo microphone (p. 75) R[...]

i5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 Viewfinder (p. 36) 16 Diopter control (p. 36) To adjust tile focus of image appearing m the viewfindeI_ (Pull out tile viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 7, 49, 5t) Will blink or light when tile disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed [...]

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) To display only the tmctions that you fl'equently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch hetween manual fkocus and auto fL)CLIS. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 66, 111) Press this button to display tile menu f_r setting camera fmctions and Disc Navigation. 30 SE[...]

43 44_ 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 ..... 57 58 HITACHI DZ-RM4W 43 PHOTO button (p. 51) 44 REC button (p. 49) 45 MENU button (p. 84, 86, i11) 46 SELECT button (p. 106) 47 Reverse search button (p. 59) 48 DELETE button (p. 110) 49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 50 DISPLAY button (p. 62) 51 ZOOM T button (p. 56) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 5[...]

1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). @ Press down the DISC EJECT bntton once and release it. @ Gently open the cover tmtil it stops. @ Push the disc against the turntable at the center of disc insertion block to lock it until a click is heard, and then close the covet" of disc [...]

3 Start recording (p. 49). @ Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), o1" pull out tile viewf_nder (p. 36). @ While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to "_ll" or "l"l" (only "din" fbr DVD R disc). @ When recording a video, press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC bu[...]

1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card ([3.48). @ Open tile LCD monitor (i 3. 35). @ Put in a card. @ Open tile cover of card insertion block with power turned off. ....... • ......... j @ Insert tile card all tile way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block.[...]

3 Start recording (p. 51). @ Open tbe LCD monitor (p. 35). @ While holding down tbe button on tbe right of power switch, set the switch to "[]" @ Press tile PHOTO button halfway (balf press): When a suloject image is focused, tile "QII" indicator will turn purple. @ Press the PHOTO button all the way (fdl press). Note: • With[...]

Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: Deleting and editing images .'. × .'. Playing back on other DVD Possible on • *2 ×*4 devices compatible machine q Initialization Unnecessary .3 Necessary Unne[...]

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD R disc, o1" delete any recorded images o1" data. For optimum recording on DVD R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to tile disc in order to automatically make adjusmmnts when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If tile disc has no area to be wr[...]

HANDLING DISCS OUsing discs DVD RAM and DVD R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the fbllowing cautions and observe them: • Ahvays use a brand new disc when recording important materiah • Be sure not to touch tile recording surR_ce of disc, or dirty or scratch it. • If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it is warp[...]

AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on this DVD video calllera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in tile same way as an SD memory cald. OHandling card • Do not use cards other than the designated ones. • Be sure to use a brand new cal_t when recording vital images. • Do not touch the card termi[...]

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) Tile reeordable tinle will vary depending oil tbe video recording quality: See page 91 fbr tbe setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) XTRA Approx. 18 min "1 Best quality FINE Approx. 30 min *2 High qual[...]

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD Tlle number of recordable stills will vary depending oil tile recording quality: See page 94 for tile setting of recording quality. For DZ-GX20A FINE Approx 13 NORM Approx 18 ECO Approx 27 For DZ-MV780A Approx. 29 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx 480 Approx 900 Approx. 38 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 32[...]

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS Tile pixel size of stills (]PEG) that ran be rerorded on this DVD video ramera/rerorder is as follows: }} i{{{{{ { { {,} i{{{{{ { { DZ-GX2gA 1,600 * 1,200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV78OA 1,280 x 960 pixeIs 640 × 480 pixeis DZ-MV730A 640 x 480 pixeis 640 x 480 pixels Tile following table shows the file size and quality[...]

This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand fl'om tile bottom of DVD video ramera/rerorder up to tile base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate tile RE[...]

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments ATTACHING LENS CAP A / Attach tile shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. Pnsh tile both sides of cap inward and attach [...]

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote controh ,4 / While inserting a fine rod into tile bole marked PUSH, pull tile battery holder out fiJrward. 2 Insert tile lithium battery with tile positive (_) terminal f_cing down. 3 Slide tbe cox,er to close it. Note: The life of lithium battery is approximately[...]

OUsing Remote Control Point the remote control to tile inf,'areal receiver oil tile DVD video camera/recorcteI_ Tile remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m). Infrared receiver Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to direct suntight or any intense[...]

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open tile LCD monitoi; you can n-lonitor subject in-lage oil the LCD screen. 1 Open tile LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook tile finger there to open the monitor. ORange where the LCD monitor can be moved Tile LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 900 . [...]

CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before dosing the LCD n-lonitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to tile DVD video camera/ recorder. Replace the LCD monitor Oil tile DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen f;_cing inward until a click is heard. Note: • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angIes to the DVD video camera/recorder before cIosing[...]

SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. Use _ / _ / ,1_ / _ buttons to select, and then press I,/11 to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU b[...]

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display fbrmats: month/day/year, day/month/year o1" year/ month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display fbrmat will also change as follows: 5:O0PM M/D/Y 9/30/2005 17:00 D/M/Y 30/ 9/2005 PM 5:00 Y/MID 2005/ 9/30 Press the MENU button. The menu scr[...]

Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/ recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optionaI) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ- GX2OA) battery for t[...]

• Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of" battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: During charge l Lit Charge complete l Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 167 when the CHARGE indicator blinks • Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77°F (25°C)): DZ BP[...]

OContinuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video can-lera/recorder can continuously be used with a fl/lly charged hattery: With DZ-BP148 (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. [...]

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power tile DVD video camera/recorder, tile battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged • Nearly empty _ ltllAit¥ _TYYYT*" White portion shows remaining level (Btinks) Note: The remaining levet indicator "_ " may be di[...]

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that yon nse tile AC adapter/ctmrger to power tile DVD video ean-lera/recorder Dora honsehold AC ontlet when yon perfbrm settings on it, play back o1" edit images, o1"use it indoors. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD vi[...]

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down tile gray button at the right of power switch, set tile switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": Tile DVD video camera/ recorder will turn oft Set to "D": To record still on SD memory card Set to "_": To record movie on DVD RAM or DVD R [...]

Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC A / Press down tile DISC EJECT bntton once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. 2 Gently open tile cover by hand fdly nntil it stops. 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center to lock it until a click is heard. TurntabIe[...]

Note: • If the cover of disc insertion btock is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to "OFF" If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically tu[...]

REMOVING DISC A / Press down tile DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a i_lon-lent, the cover of disc insertion block will open. If tile DVD video calllera/recorder is oil at this time, the "EJECT" indicator will blink oil tile LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open tile cover" fiflly tmtil it stops. _ _:_ 3 Remove til[...]

Inserting and Removing Card 1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Turn tile DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Open the cover of card insertion _-___ _ .... block. .... - <5 ..... }i, 4 Inserting Card: / Insert card with its £ ........ _./_- /_ terminal inward until it locks. ,> -.2/!_ _ ., Removing Card: _ / - cardPnSh edge.tile center of _--___ ":-[...]

This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Recording Movie q Before You Begin /" Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ J recorder. Pressing REC once witl start ACCESS/PC recording; indicator pressing it once again will temporarily stop [...]

Note: • See "Check 1" on page 158 when recording movie is not possible. • See "Check 4" on page 158 if it takes some time before recording is possible. • See "Check 5" on page 159 if the DVD video camera/ recorder does not operate. • See page 52 for on-screen information display. • It is recommended that you [...]

Recording Stills Note: Recording of stilt images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator __ PHOTO button CARD ACCESS indicator 5 Press the PHOTO botton all the way (full pressing). Tile screen will be black, and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the '0 I1" mark appears, you can proceed with tile next record[...]

On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page fbr details. _ 2 Program AE 3 White balance ((_)) 4 EIS 5 Manual Focus [] 6 Backlight compensation 1 Recording mode 13 Zoom 14. Exposure correction Warning message 15 Disc/Car[...]

1. Recording mode (p. 49, 51, 95) : Movie 2. Program AE (p. 86) a : Still (Disc) : External input still (field) (Disc) I_1 : External input still (fi'ame) (Disc) [_ : Still (Card) _1 : External input still (field) (Card) [_ : External input still (fi'ame) (Card) (only in movie recording mode) No display : Auto ',_ : Sports {_, : Port[...]

15, Disr/Card type O RAN : DVD RAM R : DVD R _.,_RAM : DVD RAM (write protected) : DVD R disc ah'eady finalized oil this DVD video camera/recorder : DVD R disc finalized oil a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder • : SD memory card • : Locked SD memory card No display _'t 16. Movie recording quality {wllen using disc) (p. [...]

ODisplay when recording an image of yourself Wben recording with tile LCD screen f_cing tile same direction as tile lens, tile operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and tile display will blink. Tile fiallowing operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning me[...]

Zooming If you continue to hold tile zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Zoom 40x o1" 240× specified, tile digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10 power is exceeded on DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A, or optical 16 power is exceeded on DZ MV730A). You can zoom up to 240 power. W: recording wide area (wide-angle) ged im[...]

MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object fl'om close up position: You can shoot the suhject as close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) fl'om tile lens surfitce, magnifying the image to fill tile screen. ,4 / Aint the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press the zoom lever to "W" control s[...]

Playing Back insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 49, Before You Begin 51). Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44). PLAYING BACK Use _ / _ / _ / _ to select, and then press 1_/11 to designate 2 Press the I_/11 button in the recording pause StTItt/S. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, a[...]

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To fimction (p. 61) or Disc Navigation flmction (p. 103) to play back fi'om the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the _1 o1" I_ button and hold it: Search playback will start. Hold down _ : Scenes will be visually scanned forward. Hold down _II : Scenes wi[...]

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press tile _ or _1_ button to locate tile start of desired scene. Press b'lH once: To skip to the first image of tbe scene fbllowing the one being played back, and start playback. Press I_1 once: To return to tile first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down b'lH : To co[...]

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button during playback. 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press tile li_/|| button. Top: To go to tile start, and enter playback pause. End: To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specif,/: To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See tbe flollo[...]

On-Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of infbrmation oil rerording will be superimposed oil playbark image you are viewing. ÷ I No disptay Playback information Recording date/time display • Switching the information display q mode *2 Press tile DISPLAY button: You ran switrb tile *3 display mode of on sc[...]

Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal Menu. To display all menu items for experts (p. 84) While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU bntton: Ti[...]

OOperating Menu You can use tile I_I_/_D,'I/'_I/I_I_ buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them. Press the QUICK MENU button $ u d ,}ns I Press _ or I,/11 ,I Press41_or• Press the 1_/|| button directly to choose an option from menu To return to the screen one before, press the[...]

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: Tile fbllowing shows tbe menu when DVD RAM disc is being used: Tile details of each flmction are described oil tile pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ORecord Functions Setup (p 91) I:'1_ pui 8, r,:e _ s;o I (p 92) (p 94) * Displayed on DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A only. ODate Setup (p. 3[...]

• Initial Setup _,_t_;_,i,,i_,, 2.°, _,_ (p. 102) FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): Tile following shows the menu when DVD RAM disc is being used: The details of each fmction are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. • Record Functions Setup ....... a,,,E_T j (p. 94) (p. 96) 66[...]

@Date Setup (p. 37) @Initial Setup (p 102) Note: No photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc / 67[...]

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): Tile details of" each fmction are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. • Record Functions Setup IDQui k !I_nJ I _@ai V FINE I I!B soJr_ :a_ER_ I I=_ m _el_ Time_ Of_ I ol (p. 94) q D QJick I set s cei_'i _a, 1 q [ 1 I}:_Se ;'r m _CO I I (p. 94) (p. 96)[...]

Olnitial Setup (p. lOl) _,_NT _ _RE URN (p. 154) _o,,Ui;;_,_tr_ I ........ I ....... I _E_;TER _ETU,% D (p 102) While Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on tile LCD monitor, press tile QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear. Only the fmdamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the function on which the[...]

FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): Tile details of" each fmction are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. OScene _1 u or sc_n_ I ('] F< (gR TRli ®R;td Edi_ s_gl,e [1;} T R {i)R gR_ q [ Quik /!÷nJ ] (p. 117) i _,_ i ....... _ _'_'_ (p 112) (p llo) I ODisc (p. 132) I • Others (p. 136) I[...]

FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC): Tile details of each fmction are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ODisc (p 135) IQ k _leu OOthers (p. 136) ] Note" The menu item "Finalize Disc" wilt not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): The details of each ffmction are descri[...]

Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally. tile DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto focus), but yon can also manually focus a subject, dep[...]

Manually figcus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 72): / Objects not in Objects with _ / tsheCennter of little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. which glares or emits strong light Dark objec[...]

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure adjustnmnt bar will appear on the screen. Exposure adjustment bar 2 Use the@ @ bu[...]

Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to tile external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound cai1 be recorded. Tnrn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see "Major Specifications" on page 175. To external microphone ja[...]

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place. [...]

Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it Note: • Using S-VIDEO wilt deliver clearer playback status • Insert the AV/S input/output cable ptugs into jacks • Before c[...]

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Tt..n tile TV on ,nd tile ,np, ,t selecto," to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. Re%r to the TV instruction manual fur how to switch tile TV input. 2 Turn tile DVD video camera/recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV sci'een. You can also monitor til[...]

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see "Terminology'; p. 155) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert tile disc into the DVD recorder/player Note: and play it back. • When playing back disc on another de[...]

Recording (Dubbing) Images Before You Begin • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM disc or card* into this DVD video camera! recorder (see p 24, 27) * Onty photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEV[...]

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 use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera/ recorder When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control [...]

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record (dub) images fi'om other video cameras oil a DVD RAM disc o1" card '_ in DVD video camera/recorder. Use tlle AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect tlle DVD video camera/ recorder to the other video camera. * Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorde[...]

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, Oil ottmr video devices. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in tile fiollowing figure: * If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO inp[...]

This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 63) • Normal Menu. To display all me[...]

OFIow of Normal Menu Refer to page indirated fk)r details of'eacb flmrtion. Camera Functions Setup *6 1_4Cs ra Fu s ols Sei Proqram _ _{_F ;_ =:;! 'VieM!DiQES F ter ZG0m Ba 0i_{_ I _]ENTER _RET Rf_ 'xgt I/ I Date Setup I (_sr NTER {IpRETURN @RA_¢ I Program AE (p. 86) White balance (p. 88) EIS .1 (p. 90) Digital zoom (p. 56) Micropho[...]

Setting Up Camera Functions I Before You • See page 64 for how to set Begin • No menu screen appears with external input SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder antomatically detects the stares of subject and surrounding situation and records the optinmn-i image: If you choose the [...]

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from L CD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" fl_omtile "Camera Functions Setup" menu. 2 Choose "Low Light", and designate it. t o, _ 394 o_At_ 8:_)0AM a,aO,2OOS Note: •[...]

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts tile color of" subject. Change the white balance setting depending oil tile recording conditions. Auto White balance always None automatically adjusted Set You can manually adjust white balance to match &hA the light source or situation (p. 89) Outdoor To [...]

OSetting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Thick paper video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 72). 2 Press the MENU button,[...]

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you nse zoom (see page 56) to record a magnified snbject image, it will correct flzziness in tile recorded image. Press the MENU button, choose "EIS" on the "Camera Functions Setup" inellU screen, and then press tile I_/|| button. I [#_ENTER ]_]RETURN ?;RAM I h Choose tile "[...]

Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose tile movie quality h_om "XTRA", "FINE", "STD". 1 Press the MENU hutton, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "VIDEO Mode" on tile "Record Functions Setup" inenu screen, and then press tile I_/|| button. 2 Choose the [...]

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide screen (16:9) mode "On": Yon can also record images with tile aspect ratio changed (tile aspect ratio with "Off" is 4:3). "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) , ....................... [...]

Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD '_ recording using DVD-R disc. Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be[...]

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch tile still recording quality only when nsing card. 2 Press the MENU button, use "Operating Merm" (p. 64) to choose "Quality" on tile "Record Functions Setup" lllenu screen, and then press tile I_/11 button. Choose tile option you want, and then press the _'[...]

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When "Input Sourre: LINE o1" S LINE" is sperified, you can record stills of externally input images oil either a DVD RAM disc or a card. Tile DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is rec[...]

SELF-TIMER You can record photos using tile self timer function, as with ordinary cairleras. Press the MENU button, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Self Timer" on tile "Record Functions Sett/p" Ii-lentl screen, and then press tile I_/|| button. 2 Select "On", and then press the 1_/11 button. The self [...]

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen_ you can switch off the oil screen infbrmation (displayed in tile viewfinder or on the LCD screen) fi'on-i the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU hutton, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "OSD O[...]

LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU button, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/ EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness". The brightness adjustn-lent bar will appear oil the screen. Use _ / _ / _1_ / _ to select, and then pres[...]

SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. 1 Press the MENU button, use "Operating Menu" (i 7. 64) to choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/ EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "Color Level". I (OENE_ (_ETiJRI @R_! I O Press tile MENU botton. I Not[...]

Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) On Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is )ressed, etc. Off No beep is heard. Press the MENU button, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Beep" on the "Initial Setup" inenu screen, and then press the I_/|| button. 2 Select &q[...]

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator oil the fl'ont of DVD video camera/recorder even dnring recording. On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording. Off The recording indicator wilt not light even during recording. 2 Select "On" or &[...]

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) Yon can restore menn settings to defi_nlts (initial settings at the factory (p. 174)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Press the MENU button, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Reset" on the "Initial Setup" nlenu screen, and then press tile I_/|| b[...]

Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool fior editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation oil "scene" and "program _', so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation fhnction. Tile screens in this instruction manual are basically t[...]

Cursor-- StiII image icon *2- Operation guide .3- Thumbnail (see "Terminology", p. 155) Selected scene number*l/ -- Number of all scenes --Current page position .4 -- Bar graph -- Disc type icon .5 "1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. *2 No still icon wilt appear for card. *3 The operation guide will [...]

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Press tile )/ll hutton. h Use tile I_I_/_D,I/'_II/I_I_ buttons to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be fi'amed: This is called a "cursor". Playback will start fi'om the selected scene. Note: Pressing the _ or _ button wilI move th[...]

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the I_I_/_I/"_(I/II'I) huttons to select tile desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be fl'amed in red and yellow. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATI[...]

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Tile Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of f_lrther operations. Editing of scenes _ You can delete unnecessary scenes, 1 I0 - 113 combine scenes, or divide one scene. Setting special effects to _ You can attach fade and skip to a 1 I4 - 116 scenes scene, and change existing thumbnails. Scene informati[...]

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: Tile menu screens fbr Disc Navigation and menu screens fbr disc and card will appear: See "Checking Flow of Normal Menu" on page 84. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. OWhen using DVD-RAM disc Scene --3-- Edit (p 110)._1._ Divide[...]

OWhen using card Scene r Delete (p 110) _i/ E Lock (p 118) Select (p 119)'--i-- Start _ Current (p 119) Detail (p 120) _'_ Current _ End (p 119) All (p 119) Go To Top (p 131) r (p 131 ) ,_ End Slide Show % Start Card Format Card (p. 132) } [-- Capacity (p. 133) (p 137) 109[...]

Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE) Yon may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes oil DVD R disc cannot be cleleted, and menu item "Delete" will not appear with DVD R disc. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. 3 Press the MENU button. Scene to be deleted 4 Choose "Scene", "Edit", &qu[...]

OEditing using submenu Press the MENU button hefore pressing the Ilqll button in step 5 (see page 110): The snhnmnn will appear. Edit ------T_Delete .................. To delete selected scenes I--.-Exit ....................... TO restore the Disc Navigation screen Select _ Start > Current.. To select scenes fl'om the start to the one that [...]

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) Yon can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide tile scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION bntton. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU bntton. 4 Choose, "Scene". "Edit". "Divide" and th[...]

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, con-lhining them will be f_cilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Comhining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is specified (p. 136). Stills cannot be combhled. '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION[...]

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - FADE) You can add finding to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades oat from verticaI direction of [...]

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) You can specif,/"Skip" for scenes yon do not want to play hack: Tile selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select tile scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene", "Eff_ct', "Skip", and then press tile l_lll bu[...]

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) Normally. the first image of tile rerorded srene is displayed as a thumbnail: You ran choose another image of the scene fur thumbnaih If you set a vivid image to thumhnail, you can know what you recorded fl'om a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image a[...]

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) 1 Set tile power switch to "_il" o1" "1_1". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select tile still to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose "Copy" on the "Scene" iilenu screen, and then press tile I*/11 button. Note: • No movie can be copied. • If[...]

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) Yon can lock each photo recorded oil card so that it will not he deleted o1" edited hy mistake. 1 Set the power switch to "IINI". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. OTo unlock the scene: Select tile locked scene, and then use the same procedure as ahove to unlock the sce[...]

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You ran nse this "Selert" fnnrtion to selert ronserutive srenes at one time. This function is nseful when there are mnTlerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Choose "Select" on the "Scene" menn screen. Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: [...]

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various intbrmation fior a scene: tile recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. A / Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene", "Detai[...]

Program WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded oil tile same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No 3 Scene No 4 Scene No 5 Scene No 6 J Program No. 1 Recorded on September 10 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) Since the scenes recorded on this[...]

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) Yon can play hack only tile selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION bntton. 2 Press the MENU bntton. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Play" on tile "Program" I_lenu screen, and then press the I_/11 button. L(}ENTER (I_RETUR_I '6R_M J 4 Select tile program to be played hac[...]

O After entering the title, choose "Enter" and then press tile I1_/11 hotton. TITLE ai a Par_ i i 7 # T 4'r /, 6 9 0 SPACE _bcdef_hijklm TITLE [_]_Fiii ...................... 7 The screen %1" verifying the change in title will appear: Choose "YES", and then press tile )"/|| hutton. Choose "NO" to cancel [...]

Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list oil this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your fi_vorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On tile other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the r[...]

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Switch" on tile "PlayList" menu screen, and then press t[...]

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 2 3 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU bntton. Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Edit" oil tile "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the )"/ll button. 5 Press the I,_1 bntton to move the ctusor to the lower row. and press the _II or I'_ bn[...]

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC" NAVIGATION button. 4 Press the I_/11 button. h Display tile editing screen of tile play list to he edited. Per%rm steps 2 4 on page 126. 3 Move tile cursor to the play list in lower ro_, and place the cursor oil the scene to be deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other sc[...]

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes fi_om play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION bntton. 5 Choose 'Delete" on tile "Edit" n-lenu screen, 2 Display tile editing screen of the play list to and then press tile I1_/11 be edited, button. Perfbrn-i steps 2 4 on page[...]

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You can move scenes only when "Category: All" is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Switch" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press tile I_/11 button. Select tile play list to be edited, and t[...]

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/ times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Title" on the "PlayList" menu scre[...]

Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. O Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" Illeiflt/ sci'een, and then press tile I_/|| hutton. I_PLA_ (,>Rb_ I (When[...]

Disc or Card Management INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Initializing DVD RAM disc o1" card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during initializati[...]

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images fl_ombeing erased or edited by mistake. Fnrther recording will not be possible oil protected disc nntil tile protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to c[...]

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles intkgrmation on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fi_de, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use tile data again with Disc Navigation in this D[...]

FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera!recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will re[...]

Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in tile order of recording regardless of whether they are movies o1" stills. Yon can nse the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only o1" movies only. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Pre[...]

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter tile playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 I Ise "Operating Menu&qu[...]

THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use tile provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in w'hich tile software oi1 tbe CD ROM provided o1" generally available software is installed: Tile videos and photos recorded oil tile DVD video camera/recorder can be used oil the PC. OUsing, on PC[...]

OUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: DVD-RAM disc recorded Original DVD-RAM disc or DVD-MovieAIbumSE** on this DVD video camera/ another DVD-RAM disc recorder @ OUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 147): DVD-R[...]

Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders. To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CD- ROM icon and choose "Open". DVDCAM7 DVDMASE4 Contains the DVD MovieAlbumSE (see page 143 fur installation). You can use DVD Mov[...]

•DVD-MovieAIbumSE You can read the instruction marmal using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 4manual s English fblder contained on the provided CD ROM. • After installing DVD MovieAlburnSE, open "Prograrns" or "All Programs" fl'om the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hit[...]

Installing Software Before You Begin ] Before installing the UDF driver (DVD RAM driver) provided with this DVD video can-lera/ recorder, check to see if another UDF driver* has already heen installed your PC. *InstantWrite > provided with the DZ WINPC1, DZ WINPC2 o1"DZ WINPC2B PC kit fur the Hitachi DZ MVIOOA DVD video camera/recorder, or [...]

INSTALLING SOFTWARE ,4 / Click "All" on the installer screen. Clicking 'All" allows you to install the DVD RAM driver. DVD MovieAlbumSE 4.1 and DVDflmSTUDIO 2.2 all at one time. If any of the software programs are already installed, uninstall them. and then proceed with installing the provided programs. 2 The screen %r installin[...]

O A message veritying whether a shortcut icon is to be created oi7 desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click "Yes". If not, choose "No'. 7 Click "Finish". Then the installation of DVDfunSTI.TDIO will start. Ciick 10 Click "Install". Installation will start. _A // A message verifying whether a shor[...]

15 Click "Next". Click 15 Carefflly read the License Agreement: If you accept it, click "Yes". The contents of agreement displayed on actual screen may be difIerent fl_om those in the figure. |/If yon do not wish to change tile folder in which tile UDF driver is installed, click "Next". Click 18 If yon do not wish to [...]

tll Check the displayed contents, and then click "Next"• 21 Ifyonr PC nses Windows <'_' XP/Me, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click "Finish" and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver is now complete. • ,f, Ifyonr PC nses Windows 2000 Professional, proceed with step 22. Click 20 Insta[...]

Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAIbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below. A / Insert a recorded DVD RAM disc into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect tile DVD video camer[...]

O DVDfunSTIJDIO will automatically start. The following Collect Tool will appear: Click "OK". Note: • The menu screen created on DVDfueSTUDIO will not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder AIso, depending on the written contents, the images may not be playable on this DVD video camera/ recorder In such cases, use a standard DVD playe[...]

Uninstalling Software To tminstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed, use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", choose tile applications to be uninstalled fl'om the displayed list of applications, and then click tile "Change/Remove" button. Note: After uninstalling software, be[...]

Introduction to Video Editing Software Tile fkallowing introduces tile sof'Lware (generally available) you can use with PC to edit videos recorded on this DVD video camera/recordei_ Tile inRn'mation on the product on this page is fk_r reference only; Hitachi does not guarantee o1" endorse tile operation of a given product. Contact th[...]

Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion Iens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion tens (DZ-TL1)* Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV78OA) O • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuaIs for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-c[...]

Removing Disc from Its Package No disc in package such as in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge or caddy case can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc Dora tile holder, cartridge or caddy when using. Tile way to remove a disc fl'om its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following exp[...]

REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 1 a t ne tipped pen, etr. to snap oil" the ,ork pins, and then remove them. Snap off and remove Fockpin eRemoving disc from caddy case A / Insert yonr finger into the hole in tile center of disc, taking care not to touch tile recording surflace, and slide the disc obliquely upward so that it is not canght by claws.[...]

Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function The default at pumhase time is "Auto'; which will automatically start the demonstration approx three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on Use the following procedure if you wish to view the demonstration immediate[...]

Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD RAM disc cannot he accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording %rmat widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM recording can enhance the recording capacity, which wi[...]

FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playahle on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD R: No fllrther recording can be made oil a finalized DVD R disc. HOWLING: This phenomenon occurs as fbllows: When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio input to the mic[...]

SD MEMORY CARD: This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The cald is 32 l_]ii-ilong × 24 ii-ln] wide x 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. Since the SD memo W card was developed based on MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC can be inserted into SD memo W card slot and used. Howevei; an SD memory card cannot be inserted in the slot exclusively fbr MMC. [...]

No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check the Following: Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD- R disc. Check the following: is proper type of disc inserted? Is power switch set to "411"? is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder write-protected? Release the write- protect. When using DVD-R disc: Has the disc been fina[...]

Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? (DZ-GX20A/DZ- MV78OA) Unplug the PC connection cable. Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and played back? Press the DiSC NAVIGATION b[...]

Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order: (I) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found en-or in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error i[...]

Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot of multiple programs, be combined. Create a Ptaylist first, and then combine such I13 Create Playlist first, and scenes on the playlist. then combine scenes. Cannot combine. Select only movies and combine them. Deselect PHOTO 113 scenes. Cannot combine. Select Sele[...]

Card ful!. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. 29, II0 Card full. Cannot execute. 29, 1 I0 Card is not formatted. Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card o[...]

Disc error. • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 166. 24, 26 • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. 132 Initialize the disc or use another disc. • Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. Disc full. Cannot Delete unnecessary scenes before using thi[...]

Error occurred. Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. replace disc. Replace the disc. Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which complete. Finalize again 3ower was supplied and disc was inserted. I35 now? It is unrecordable on The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera[...]

There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on which can be deleted. Disc Navigation when al! the selected scenes have been locked. 110, 118 Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion. This card cannot be The card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Use used. another card. 27 Please repla[...]

*1 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off tile dirt be%re using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occm's. In this case, do not repai[...]

Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repai_ If the suggested solution stil! cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Battery cannot be charged. 39 Battery weakens fast 41 42 The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking. I[...]

Even if the DVD video The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to camera/recorder is off, recognize a disc: Closing the cover witl automatically turn the opening the cover will DVD video camera/recorder off. 46 cause the ACCESS indicator to blink. During recording Pressing the REC or Is input image copy-guarded? 27, 8I, I33, PHOTO b[...]

During playback 51 Recognition of disc is not complete Pressing the playback button wil! not start playback. 58 is disc dirty? Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it. Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder? Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder may be impo[...]

Photos on card cannot be played back. This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 40[...]

When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. 44 on PC. Check the power supply. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Make sure the PC connection cab[...]

The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use button is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". recorder is connected to If DVD-MovieAtbumSE is running, clicking the eject button on PC. DVD-MovieAIbumSE wi!l open the cover of di[...]

Miscellaneous Power does not come 174 on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. The date and time are incorrect. 37 No scene can be deleted. 104 Disc cannot be removed. Cover will not open.) 43, 44 Execute system reset (press the RESET button). Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? The DVD video camera/recorder could be d[...]

System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform "System Reset'? The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal "System Reset" wil! reset aft settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recordett A / Set the[...]

Major Specifications CCD Lens Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LCD monitor Electronic image stabilizer Shutter speed Self-timer recording External microphone jack Recording mode DZ-GX20A : 1/3.6-inch interlaced DZ-MV780A : 1/4.5-inch interlaced DZ-MV73OA : 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-GX20A approx. DZ-MV780A appr[...]

Maximum recordable time (per side) Maximum number of recordabte stills Recording format DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc DVD-RAM disc (per side) SD memory card (when using 32 MB card) DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Card Audio playback format Recording medium Jacks Battery system Power consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) approx. I8 minutes (XTRA) approx. 30 minute[...]

Operating temperature (humidity) Storage temperature Weight Total weight when recording Provided accessories 32 - 104 °F (0 - 40 °C) (less than 80%). 32 - 86 °F (0 - 30 °C) when connected to PC -4 - 140 °F (-20 - 60 °C) DZ-GX20A approx. 480 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV78OA approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV73OA approx. 450 g ([...]

To Order in the United States BY PHONE Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) To Order in the Canada FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (!-800-448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES (Canada only) BY PHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 Meado[...]

Index Numerics 16:9 ................................................................ 92 240x (Dig Zoom) .............................................. 56 40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................ 56 8 cm bare disc .................................................. 24 A AC adapter/charger ......................................[...]

Low Light (Program AE) ..................................... 86 M MF .................................................................. 72 MIC FiIter ......................................................... 90 Move ............................................................. 129 N Normal Menu .................................................... 8[...]

Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM This Agreement will take eflect at the monlent you open the package of the storage device (CD ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement. imnlediately lpturn the unopened package of storage mediunl and enclosed[...]

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Warranty Limitations The Umited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: A Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery packs, Accessories, Lens C{eaniegs, Head Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape Damage, or Software Modifications. B Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, use of DVD[...]

Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("Hitachi,") warrants this component in duration as stated below: + D VD Produc[s + V(_ Produe[s + CA_ICORDER Products AC ADAPTER CHARGER Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty These Hitachi Products are warranted to be fre_ o[...]

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ON-LINE AT HITACH,COMtTV OR MA_L IN TO ADDRESS ON THIS CARD. HITACHI "In order to allow Hitachi to better serve customer needs, please complete this card and return it to Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. Completion of this card is not required in order to vatidate your Hitachi timited warranty, but would [...]

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HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION HITACH! WARRANTY POLICY HIT&CHI VIDEO PRODU( TS ale guarameed to be flee flora defects ill wolkmaItship and matelial If any f_ihue resultiltg tiom either woikmanship or material de_ct shoutd occ_ll¸ under llormal and proper/_sage within the period stated Ileletmder _o_lt the origillal provable daze of[...]

VIDEO PRODUCT Y-OUR WARRANTY PRODUIT VIDEO VOTRE GARANTIE FOR SERVICE CONTACT 1-800-HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 POUR OBTENIR CE SERVICE VEUILLEZ COMPOSER LE 1-800-HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 HITACHI HITACHI HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 603 CANADA IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty will _to product pur[...]

iMPORTANT - PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND MAiL TO HITACHI OR REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ON - LINE AT: WWW HITACHI .CA IMPORTANT-VEUILLEZ REMPLIR VOTRE CARTE DE GARANTIE ET LA POSTER/i, HITACHI OU ENREGISTREZ VOTRE PRODUIT EN LIGNE A WWW HITACHI.OA HITACHI h order to allow Hitachi to better serve customers' needs, please comple[...]

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