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... does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. This Class B digital ... alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may apply to cause electric shock. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of this unit has been included. English Important Information For Your Safety The power switch ...
... does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. This Class B digital ... alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may apply to cause electric shock. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of this unit has been included. English Important Information For Your Safety The power switch ...
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... with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as vases, shall be placed 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 the...
... with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as vases, shall be placed 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 the...
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...Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder: • The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be missing (black dots) or may be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Do not subject the... colored dots (red, blue, green). 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. Take great care that the temperature of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for a few moments, and then...
...Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder: • The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be missing (black dots) or may be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Do not subject the... colored dots (red, blue, green). 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. Take great care that the temperature of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for a few moments, and then...
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.../recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with the disc or card loaded in order to protect its characteristics.) ... automatically (see page 27). • The battery will discharge 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 −...
.../recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with the disc or card loaded in order to protect its characteristics.) ... automatically (see page 27). • The battery will discharge 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 −...
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...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 LEVEL ... 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...
...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 LEVEL ... 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...
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.... Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Use this CD-ROM when connecting the Use this to PC. For DZ- Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. For DZ-BX35A only. GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only. Portable power supply for this cord to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from...when connecting the DVD DVD video camera/recorder to clean discs. 15 Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording...
.... Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Use this CD-ROM when connecting the Use this to PC. For DZ- Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. For DZ-BX35A only. GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only. Portable power supply for this cord to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from...when connecting the DVD DVD video camera/recorder to clean discs. 15 Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording...
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... of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. DC power cord 26 Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit... images, or use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on...
... of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. DC power cord 26 Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit... images, or use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on...
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... still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your local electronics distributor. 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...
... still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your local electronics distributor. 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...
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..., and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level 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 CHARGE ...●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....
..., and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level 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 CHARGE ...●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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...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...not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC...
...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...not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC...
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.../recorder every 6 months, and leave them for the Da t e Se t u p Da t e Se t Da t e Mode 1 / 1 / 2006 1 2 : 0 0AM month will appear. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to correct the date and time you have already set . Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the MENU button, use the...
.../recorder every 6 months, and leave them for the Da t e Se t u p Da t e Se t Da t e Mode 1 / 1 / 2006 1 2 : 0 0AM month will appear. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to correct the date and time you have already set . Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the MENU button, use the...
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... When inserting A button. Disc is displayed, choose "No" and then press A, or press the C Choose "Yes" on this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other side. Se l ec t r eco r d f o rma t...Format. Remove the disc once from PC: When recording on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of double-sided disc are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that there is completely turned off . • ...
... When inserting A button. Disc is displayed, choose "No" and then press A, or press the C Choose "Yes" on this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other side. Se l ec t r eco r d f o rma t...Format. Remove the disc once from PC: When recording on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of double-sided disc are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that there is completely turned off . • ...
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.../recorder may be possible on the "Go To" menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Press A to start from that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. FORMAT CARD) Initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc or card will allow you to delete...
.../recorder may be possible on the "Go To" menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Press A to start from that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. FORMAT CARD) Initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc or card will allow you to delete...
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... button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to cancel updating. 101 Upda te Con t r o l I n fo? 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 appear. 4 Choose "YES...
... button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to cancel updating. 101 Upda te Con t r o l I n fo? 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 appear. 4 Choose "YES...
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... will take to finalize it . English 2/ FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to choose "Finalize Disc" on the "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. No further recording can be faster with a disc which has previously...
... will take to finalize it . English 2/ FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to choose "Finalize Disc" on the "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. No further recording can be faster with a disc which has previously...
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... Yellow * If you are using the AC adapter/charger. • If you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of the VCR 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/recorder from... AC outlet using DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A, and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be recorded: No video can record (dub) images...
... Yellow * If you are using the AC adapter/charger. • If you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of the VCR 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/recorder from... AC outlet using DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A, and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be recorded: No video can record (dub) images...
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...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... PC will automatically recognize the DVD video camera/recorder. 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 as shown below. The power switch of PC. While a disc is set to ...
...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... PC will automatically recognize the DVD video camera/recorder. 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 as shown below. The power switch of PC. While a disc is set to ...
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...-RW/DVD-R recorded on all devices is not guaranteed. English Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it cannot be connected to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash...is blinking, important recordings will be played on the playback device and/or disc recorded status. 131 Do not use a battery, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. If the DVD video camera/recorder is not too high. Multiple DVD video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected...
...-RW/DVD-R recorded on all devices is not guaranteed. English Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it cannot be connected to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash...is blinking, important recordings will be played on the playback device and/or disc recorded status. 131 Do not use a battery, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. If the DVD video camera/recorder is not too high. Multiple DVD video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected...
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.... Selecting "YES" will appear with a +RW when it may take appropriate corrective action. switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be repaired, depending on screen, taking note of the following table and take longer..., and then combine such Create PlayList first, scenes on another recorder is used.) Auto finalizing... Format the camera use the AC adapter/charger to the repaired data (only the corrected portion for formatted. If a message appears, refer to the following cautions: • Repair...
.... Selecting "YES" will appear with a +RW when it may take appropriate corrective action. switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be repaired, depending on screen, taking note of the following table and take longer..., and then combine such Create PlayList first, scenes on another recorder is used.) Auto finalizing... Format the camera use the AC adapter/charger to the repaired data (only the corrected portion for formatted. If a message appears, refer to the following cautions: • Repair...
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Keep card inside , connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again. 26, 31 Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another disc. COPY ...
Keep card inside , connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again. 26, 31 Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another disc. COPY ...