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... with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. Also read from it : Repair of the disc or card will light for a while after recording is finished. At this time, do not do any vibration or impact, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder...
... with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. Also read from it : Repair of the disc or card will light for a while after recording is finished. At this time, do not do any vibration or impact, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder...
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... Doing so could cause scratches. It is possible to switch the language in the on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Get to know Hitachi. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of this DVD video camera/ recorder - We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by.... Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to outer edges in the figure. English DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: • A quick...
... Doing so could cause scratches. It is possible to switch the language in the on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Get to know Hitachi. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of this DVD video camera/ recorder - We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by.... Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to outer edges in the figure. English DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: • A quick...
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...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 SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 58 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 58 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 60 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 60 ...
...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 SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 58 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 58 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 60 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 60 ...
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... lens (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 51) 14 8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/ DZ-BX35A only) (p. 52) Always remove this manual. 16 Take care not to block with hand, etc. English Names of Parts 78 9 10 1 23 4 56 11 12 13 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) (p. 56) 2 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX3300A only...
... lens (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 51) 14 8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/ DZ-BX35A only) (p. 52) Always remove this manual. 16 Take care not to block with hand, etc. English Names of Parts 78 9 10 1 23 4 56 11 12 13 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) (p. 56) 2 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX3300A only...
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.../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 DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video...
.../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 DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video...
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... the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 40 Card insertion block (p. 40) 41 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 55) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 42 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 33, 49, 70) Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center (A) to play back the...
... the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 40 Card insertion block (p. 40) 41 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 55) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 42 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 33, 49, 70) Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center (A) to play back the...
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... than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. Note: • Replace the battery with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A.... change the 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. English REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing ...
... than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. Note: • Replace the battery with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A.... change the 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. English REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing ...
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...countries. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal 27 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 not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 ...
...countries. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal 27 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 not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 ...
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... screen. 1 Open the LCD monitor. Note: • If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 139. • If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 58. • Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º before changing its vertical angle so that you can...
... screen. 1 Open the LCD monitor. Note: • If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 139. • If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 58. • Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º before changing its vertical angle so that you can...
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...English Auto The screen for verifying reset will not be recorded. • Even if "Record LED Off" is specified, the recording indicator will not light even during recording. Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO" on the screen for approx. 3 minutes after it is being given, the ...recording indicator will light red to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 147)). (Note, however, that the date/time will appear. 2 If you are sure that the...
...English Auto The screen for verifying reset will not be recorded. • Even if "Record LED Off" is specified, the recording indicator will not light even during recording. Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO" on the screen for approx. 3 minutes after it is being given, the ...recording indicator will light red to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 147)). (Note, however, that the date/time will appear. 2 If you are sure that the...
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...DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. Pressing REC again during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 57. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that you set the DVD video camera/recorder to the recording pause status. 5 When recording is approximately ... recording pause status, the counter display will set the LOCK switch to L (the upper position) to the "n" mark, and recording will light. English Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). ...
...DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. Pressing REC again during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 57. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that you set the DVD video camera/recorder to the recording pause status. 5 When recording is approximately ... recording pause status, the counter display will set the LOCK switch to L (the upper position) to the "n" mark, and recording will light. English Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). ...
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... for movie and still. • There may be displayed. When the "m" mark appears, you cannot proceed with higher zoom magnification, it half way, recording will light in recorded image. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for recording, grasp it securely with both hands. • When recording with the next...
... for movie and still. • There may be displayed. When the "m" mark appears, you cannot proceed with higher zoom magnification, it half way, recording will light in recorded image. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for recording, grasp it securely with both hands. • When recording with the next...
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... • Press down the DISC EJECT button. • Change over the power switch (O↔N). The settings on manual focus, exposure and rear lighting will enter the sleep/restart standby status. SLEEP/RESTART button 43 RW/DVD-R/+RW. • During playback. • An unusable disc or card... video camera/recorder in sleep/restart standby status consumes approx. Restoring from the sleep/restart standby status. The SLEEP/RESTART button will light, and the DVD video camera/recorder will also reset to the sleep/restart standby status: Press the SLEEP/RESTART button in the recording...
... • Press down the DISC EJECT button. • Change over the power switch (O↔N). The settings on manual focus, exposure and rear lighting will enter the sleep/restart standby status. SLEEP/RESTART button 43 RW/DVD-R/+RW. • During playback. • An unusable disc or card... video camera/recorder in sleep/restart standby status consumes approx. Restoring from the sleep/restart standby status. The SLEEP/RESTART button will light, and the DVD video camera/recorder will also reset to the sleep/restart standby status: Press the SLEEP/RESTART button in the recording...
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...from 10 seconds) 11. Microphone filter (only in still recording mode) (p. 56) No display : Emits light automatically ( : Always emits light ) : No light emission 10. Exposure correction (p. 55) No display : Auto : Manual 45 Program AE (only in ... Recording status n : During recording m : During recording pause (lights in green) When focus locks during photo recording (lights in movie recording mode) (p. 57) No display : Auto b : Sports c : Portrait d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*2 (p. 60) No display : ...
...from 10 seconds) 11. Microphone filter (only in still recording mode) (p. 56) No display : Emits light automatically ( : Always emits light ) : No light emission 10. Exposure correction (p. 55) No display : Auto : Manual 45 Program AE (only in ... Recording status n : During recording m : During recording pause (lights in green) When focus locks during photo recording (lights in movie recording mode) (p. 57) No display : Auto b : Sports c : Portrait d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*2 (p. 60) No display : ...
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.../message (see "INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING" on -screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. If the DVD video camera/ recorder has warning information, a warning message will light or blink to give warning message to the original status from the position with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. English...
.../message (see "INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING" on -screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. If the DVD video camera/ recorder has warning information, a warning message will light or blink to give warning message to the original status from the position with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. English...
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...blinks in green). N R/+RW disc used. • An unusable disc is opened and turned 180º with the Program AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen will not appear on the screen. • When the LCD monitor is loaded. Battery remaining level • During recording... image in red). k • The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks in red). • During recording pause (lights in green). • During focus lock (lights in purple). • The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0 l (blinks in red). • There is no...
...blinks in green). N R/+RW disc used. • An unusable disc is opened and turned 180º with the Program AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen will not appear on the screen. • When the LCD monitor is loaded. Battery remaining level • During recording... image in red). k • The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks in red). • During recording pause (lights in green). • During focus lock (lights in purple). • The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0 l (blinks in red). • There is no...
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... activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A, or optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3100A or optical 25-power is turned off. • You can also use additional lighting. 51 "100x" on DZ-BX35A. *2 "800x" on DZ-BX35A). In this case, move the zoom to "W" control... the A button. 2 Choose the desired magnification, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to hold the zoom lever on DZ-BX35A. English 12/3 Zooming If you set zoom to "500×"*2 when recording photo, the digital zoom will be insufficient during photo recording will switch ...
... activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A, or optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3100A or optical 25-power is turned off. • You can also use additional lighting. 51 "100x" on DZ-BX35A. *2 "800x" on DZ-BX35A). In this case, move the zoom to "W" control... the A button. 2 Choose the desired magnification, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to hold the zoom lever on DZ-BX35A. English 12/3 Zooming If you set zoom to "500×"*2 when recording photo, the digital zoom will be insufficient during photo recording will switch ...
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which may not be automatically focused (see page 53): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. English Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 54
which may not be automatically focused (see page 53): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. English Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 54
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... exposure, no indication will appear on the screen. • The exposure setting will return to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is lighted from rear, this function will alternate between on and off . 55 Adjust with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will compensate ...auto exposure. The exposure adjustment bar will automatically return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 12/3 Compensating for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. English 12/3 Adjusting Brightness of Image ...
... exposure, no indication will appear on the screen. • The exposure setting will return to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is lighted from rear, this function will alternate between on and off . 55 Adjust with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will compensate ...auto exposure. The exposure adjustment bar will automatically return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 12/3 Compensating for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. English 12/3 Adjusting Brightness of Image ...
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... . • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will not operate. 56 No light emission. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for DZ-GX3100A/BX35A. You can also be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used when a... conversion lens is always being emitted, or Off when you continuously record using the Flash, it to adjust the appropriate amount of light will vary depending on page ...
... . • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will not operate. 56 No light emission. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for DZ-GX3100A/BX35A. You can also be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used when a... conversion lens is always being emitted, or Off when you continuously record using the Flash, it to adjust the appropriate amount of light will vary depending on page ...