Owners Guide
Page 2
...covers or attempt to gain access to qualified personnel. 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of the product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser... For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any kind of this unit has been included. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Identifications of ...
...covers or attempt to gain access to qualified personnel. 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of the product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser... For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any kind of this unit has been included. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Identifications of ...
Owners Guide
Page 4
This page lists important information that produce heat. 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. 15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by ...
This page lists important information that produce heat. 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. 15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by ...
Owners Guide
Page 5
...inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or ...water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Among the total number of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will result in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that the temperature...
...inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or ...water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Among the total number of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will result in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that the temperature...
Owners Guide
Page 7
... with benzene or thinner: • The coating 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 severe vibrations or impact ...or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. The battery provided has not been charged at time of the disc or card will be...
... with benzene or thinner: • The coating 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 severe vibrations or impact ...or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. The battery provided has not been charged at time of the disc or card will be...
Owners Guide
Page 12
...25 AVAILABLE CARDS 25 COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD .......25 Preparations for Power Supply 26 USING 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 ... 53 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 DARK ...
...25 AVAILABLE CARDS 25 COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD .......25 Preparations for Power Supply 26 USING 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 ... 53 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 DARK ...
Owners Guide
Page 15
...use this DVD video camera/ recorder. For DZ-BX35A only. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. Lens cap and ... Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (Model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or...
...use this DVD video camera/ recorder. For DZ-BX35A only. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. Lens cap and ... Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (Model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or...
Owners Guide
Page 25
... not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Note when transferring or discarding discs and memory cards: "Formatting" or "deletion" using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used on it. Erasure prevention switch Locked status COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD • It is user's responsibility to...
... not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Note when transferring or discarding discs and memory cards: "Formatting" or "deletion" using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used on it. Erasure prevention switch Locked status COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD • It is user's responsibility to...
Owners Guide
Page 26
... to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. Use the same procedure as that for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use it indoors. Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable...
... to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. Use the same procedure as that for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use it indoors. Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable...
Owners Guide
Page 27
... outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into AC outlet. 3 Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger. 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...
... outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into AC outlet. 3 Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger. 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...
Owners Guide
Page 28
... English ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 when the...●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....
... English ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 when the...●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....
Owners Guide
Page 29
... 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... when the DVD video camera/recorder is used will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time: The continuously recordable time of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF ...
... 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... when the DVD video camera/recorder is used will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time: The continuously recordable time of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF ...
Owners Guide
Page 33
... displayed date and time are correct, press the d button to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". 2 Press the c button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 6 months, and leave them for current date/time, and then repeat step 3 to select the number for at...
... displayed date and time are correct, press the d button to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". 2 Press the c button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 6 months, and leave them for current date/time, and then repeat step 3 to select the number for at...
Owners Guide
Page 39
... PC has not yet been When using DVD-RW, choose the recording recorded, the disc can 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 page 139... will appear. If the cover remains open . See "Trouble Messages" on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of double-sided disc are likely to "OFF". Remove the disc once from PC: When recording on this happens, reattach the battery...
... PC has not yet been When using DVD-RW, choose the recording recorded, the disc can 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 page 139... will appear. If the cover remains open . See "Trouble Messages" on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of double-sided disc are likely to "OFF". Remove the disc once from PC: When recording on this happens, reattach the battery...
Owners Guide
Page 99
... the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose "Top" or "End" on it is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for verifying "Format Disc" or "Format Card" will delete all the recorded contents on disc or card...
... the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose "Top" or "End" on it is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for verifying "Format Disc" or "Format Card" will delete all the recorded contents on disc or card...
Owners Guide
Page 101
... appear. 4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Upda te Con t r o l I n f o. A black screen may not appear normally. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for proceeding will appear, YES NO ENTER and then the Disc Navigation menu screen will not be...
... appear. 4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Upda te Con t r o l I n f o. A black screen may not appear normally. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for proceeding will appear, YES NO ENTER and then the Disc Navigation menu screen will not be...
Owners Guide
Page 102
... screen of all programs will appear. English 2/ FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to finalize a disc: Press the FINALIZE button during finalization and the finalization is turned off during recording pause: The screen shown in the DVD...
... screen of all programs will appear. English 2/ FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to finalize a disc: Press the FINALIZE button during finalization and the finalization is turned off during recording pause: The screen shown in the DVD...
Owners Guide
Page 109
...audio output jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red White Yellow * If you are using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A. • No image can be recorded (dubbed) on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. *2 Only photos can ...video device. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 23 and 25). *1 No photo can be recorded on the DZ-BX35A from another device, always power the camera/...
...audio output jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red White Yellow * If you are using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A. • No image can be recorded (dubbed) on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. *2 Only photos can ...video device. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 23 and 25). *1 No photo can be recorded on the DZ-BX35A from another device, always power the camera/...
Owners Guide
Page 117
However, since the data transfer speed is lower than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the ACCESS/PC indicator will light or blink orange. While a disc is set to "O" ... connection terminal PC connection cable (provided) Note: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external...
However, since the data transfer speed is lower than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the ACCESS/PC indicator will light or blink orange. While a disc is set to "O" ... connection terminal PC connection cable (provided) Note: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external...
Owners Guide
Page 119
... the disc on DVD video camera/ recorder. • Some vertically installed and slot-in type drives on PC cannot accept an 8 cm disc. • An adapter that the SD memory card is written to delete any photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder, finalize it in PC is not being...
... the disc on DVD video camera/ recorder. • Some vertically installed and slot-in type drives on PC cannot accept an 8 cm disc. • An adapter that the SD memory card is written to delete any photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder, finalize it in PC is not being...
Owners Guide
Page 131
.../recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. DVD discs created on the software provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable. They may not... on the DVD video camera/recorder may be readable or writable from suspend (or sleep or standby) with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. And note that the temperature of approx. 30 minutes at approx. 86°F (30°C) or less for...
.../recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. DVD discs created on the software provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable. They may not... on the DVD video camera/recorder may be readable or writable from suspend (or sleep or standby) with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. And note that the temperature of approx. 30 minutes at approx. 86°F (30°C) or less for...