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... use the DVD video camera/recorder with a tripod in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to severe vibrations or impact. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the...
... use the DVD video camera/recorder with a tripod in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to severe vibrations or impact. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the...
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...recorder is used for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause this happens, turn on the lens, wipe it off and leave it in a dry place for at the sun: ... cleaner: • Cleaning the lens is great - Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for 8 cm DVD discs. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. before using insecticide. Be careful of a cooled room or vehicle - If condensation occurs on . If this DVD video...
...recorder is used for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause this happens, turn on the lens, wipe it off and leave it in a dry place for at the sun: ... cleaner: • Cleaning the lens is great - Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for 8 cm DVD discs. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. before using insecticide. Be careful of a cooled room or vehicle - If condensation occurs on . If this DVD video...
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...the DVD video camera/recorder off or the case surface could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 133). The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Be sure... to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of ...
...the DVD video camera/recorder off or the case surface could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 133). The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Be sure... to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of ...
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...damage due to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could shorten its life. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is recommended that have not been stored normally because of a defect in a box when storing ... of the owner of recorded contents. Copyright: • Data recorded on the disc or card in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it near a heater. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder...
...damage due to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could shorten its life. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is recommended that have not been stored normally because of a defect in a box when storing ... of the owner of recorded contents. Copyright: • Data recorded on the disc or card in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it near a heater. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder...
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...Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to know your business. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of contents directing you to know Hitachi. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to switch the language in...guide you, we have included following five chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this manual to be as helpful as ...
...Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to know your business. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of contents directing you to know Hitachi. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to switch the language in...guide you, we have included following five chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this manual to be as helpful as ...
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... DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 26 Setting Up the Battery 27 CHARGING BATTERY 27 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 28 REMOVING BATTERY 28 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 30 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 30 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 31 VIEWING IMAGE ... FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 53 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 55 Compensating for Backlight 55 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) .... 56 Setting Up Camera Functions 57 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 57 RECORDING ...
... DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 26 Setting Up the Battery 27 CHARGING BATTERY 27 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 28 REMOVING BATTERY 28 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 30 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 30 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 31 VIEWING IMAGE ... FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 53 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 55 Compensating for Backlight 55 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) .... 56 Setting Up Camera Functions 57 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 57 RECORDING ...
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... for this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-BX35A only. GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only. AV/S output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV...connecting the DVD DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. Charge it before use this DVD video camera/recorder. Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Infrared remote control (model...
... for this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-BX35A only. GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only. AV/S output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV...connecting the DVD DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. Charge it before use this DVD video camera/recorder. Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Infrared remote control (model...
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... button (p. 28) Press this button when removing the battery. 23 Battery attachment platform (p. 28) 17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 43) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 7, 41, 42) Will blink or light when the disc in...
... button (p. 28) Press this button when removing the battery. 23 Battery attachment platform (p. 28) 17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 43) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 7, 41, 42) Will blink or light when the disc in...
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.... 20 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Put your thumb. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to the base of your right hand from the bottom of hand strap so that the DVD...
.... 20 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Put your thumb. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to the base of your right hand from the bottom of hand strap so that the DVD...
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... using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to close it over the lens. If the battery is discharged, no operation is approximately one year. English ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the 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. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with the positive R terminal facing down. 3 Slide the cover to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for...
... using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to close it over the lens. If the battery is discharged, no operation is approximately one year. English ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the 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. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with the positive R terminal facing down. 3 Slide the cover to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for...
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...• The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of battery safely in a dark, cool, dry place. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. The remote controllable... the remote control code of in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in accordance with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A. ●Using remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared ...
...• The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of battery safely in a dark, cool, dry place. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. The remote controllable... the remote control code of in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in accordance with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A. ●Using remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared ...
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... to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on... electric shock or result in fire. English Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder...
... to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on... electric shock or result in fire. English Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder...
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... CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the CHARGE indicator does...
... CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the CHARGE indicator does...
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..." on page 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. •...
..." on page 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. •...
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... is started. The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx...
... is started. The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx...
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... often the DVD video camera/recorder is used to DVD video camera/recorder, it up; To set or release power save and discharge of battery: It is recommended that you plan to DVD video camera/recorder and use it in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as during recording... is consumed at the same level as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY • The battery will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off . If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause status continues for an extended ...
... often the DVD video camera/recorder is used to DVD video camera/recorder, it up; To set or release power save and discharge of battery: It is recommended that you plan to DVD video camera/recorder and use it in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as during recording... is consumed at the same level as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY • The battery will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off . If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause status continues for an extended ...
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... Date Mode): The digit on the "Date Setup" menu screen in memory. The date and time will be charged. 33 To prevent this built-in battery is ENTER RETURN highlighted first depends on the date display format (set date will appear. The following procedure can also be used to DVD video... the date display will be first highlighted.] Note: After setting the figure for the month, press the c button to select the digit to set in battery will restore the menu screen. The screen for current date/time, and then repeat step 3 to set to store the date and time in procedure...
... Date Mode): The digit on the "Date Setup" menu screen in memory. The date and time will be charged. 33 To prevent this built-in battery is ENTER RETURN highlighted first depends on the date display format (set date will appear. The following procedure can also be used to DVD video... the date display will be first highlighted.] Note: After setting the figure for the month, press the c button to select the digit to set in battery will restore the menu screen. The screen for current date/time, and then repeat step 3 to set to store the date and time in procedure...
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... video camera/ Ini t ial Setup Be e p On Power S ave Of f Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN recorder is turned off to prevent the battery from automatic off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to "O", "N" or "P". • The Power Save setting will not appear in the...
... video camera/ Ini t ial Setup Be e p On Power S ave Of f Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN recorder is turned off to prevent the battery from automatic off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to "O", "N" or "P". • The Power Save setting will not appear in the...
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...block: Doing so could damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is set to "P", the disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Troubleshooting" on...? However, if data from PC: When recording on this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will be made usable on this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it is set the power switch to "OFF". the disc ...
...block: Doing so could damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is set to "P", the disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Troubleshooting" on...? However, if data from PC: When recording on this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will be made usable on this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it is set the power switch to "OFF". the disc ...
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... actual display. English 12/3 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on disc/card 18. EIS o 5. Zoom 14. Remaining battery level 19. White balance n 4. Self-timer 11. Volume Current date/time 44 Microphone filter 9. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation...
... actual display. English 12/3 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on disc/card 18. EIS o 5. Zoom 14. Remaining battery level 19. White balance n 4. Self-timer 11. Volume Current date/time 44 Microphone filter 9. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation...