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... with a tripod in display may remain lit as 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. No water or oil! • Water or oil...
... with a tripod in display may remain lit as 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. No water or oil! • Water or oil...
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... cause it again. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could corrode, so power ...appear on . Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could occur. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. before using this DVD video camera/recorder to be present in air warmed or cooled to clean the lens...
... cause it again. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could corrode, so power ...appear on . Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could occur. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. before using this DVD video camera/recorder to be present in air warmed or cooled to clean the lens...
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... vibrations or impact − Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is lit, do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. If you turn the DVD... camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking to show that it discharges on again with the disc or...
... vibrations or impact − Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is lit, do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. If you turn the DVD... camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking to show that it discharges on again with the disc or...
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... where the humidity is high or in a dusty place: • Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could shorten its life. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Do not use recording and playback. Be aware that recording is normal. Also, do not expose the... or trunk can be deleted for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for trial recording. English Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is ...
... where the humidity is high or in a dusty place: • Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could shorten its life. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Do not use recording and playback. Be aware that recording is normal. Also, do not expose the... or trunk can be deleted for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for trial recording. English Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is ...
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Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to know your business. Get to know Hitachi. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with Disc Navigation: Refer ... video camera/recorder 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 the LCD monitor or in the figure.
Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to know your business. Get to know Hitachi. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with Disc Navigation: Refer ... video camera/recorder 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 the LCD monitor or in the figure.
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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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... output video from a distance. English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (Model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. For DZ-BX35A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use...
... output video from a distance. English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (Model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. For DZ-BX35A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use...
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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.
.... 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.
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... remote control. 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery holder 21 English ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer ...strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting. Note: The life of cap inward and attach it . If the battery is discharged, no operation is approximately one year. Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using...
... remote control. 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery holder 21 English ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer ...strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting. Note: The life of cap inward and attach it . If the battery is discharged, no operation is approximately one year. Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using...
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...receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. Note: • Replace the battery with local laws. with remote control code set to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video...8226; The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A. 22 If the infrared receiver is subject to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder...
...receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. Note: • Replace the battery with local laws. with remote control code set to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video...8226; The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A. 22 If the infrared receiver is subject to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder...
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English Preparations for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power cord to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power ... in fire. DC power cord 26 Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to use it indoors. Use the same procedure as that for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO...
English Preparations for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power cord to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power ... in fire. DC power cord 26 Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to use it indoors. Use the same procedure as that for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO...
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... cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. 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...
... cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. 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...
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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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... when the DVD video camera/recorder is being operated, and playback is started. Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW*2 (optional) Video mode XTRA*1 FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD...for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually 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 ...
... when the DVD video camera/recorder is being operated, and playback is started. Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW*2 (optional) Video mode XTRA*1 FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD...for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually 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 ...
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... used . Therefore, it is recommended that you turn off in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as during recording. then remove the battery and store it . Power save , see "TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)" on the ambient environment and how often... one. If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause status continues for an extended period: It is recommended that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD video camera/ recorder for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will consume a slight amount of DVD video ...
... used . Therefore, it is recommended that you turn off in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as during recording. then remove the battery and store it . Power save , see "TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)" on the ambient environment and how often... one. If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause status continues for an extended period: It is recommended that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD video camera/ recorder for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will consume a slight amount of DVD video ...
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...Note: To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button. 4 After setting the current date and time, press the A button. To prevent this built-in battery is ENTER RETURN highlighted first depends on the left end of the date display will be charged. 33 Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, ...day, year or time. 3 Press the d or c button to the desired date display mode. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set up in procedure 1, and then set the current date and time. If you press the A button after selecting the figure for the month...
...Note: To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button. 4 After setting the current date and time, press the A button. To prevent this built-in battery is ENTER RETURN highlighted first depends on the left end of the date display will be charged. 33 Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, ...day, year or time. 3 Press the d or c button to the desired date display mode. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set up in procedure 1, and then set the current date and time. If you press the A button after selecting the figure for the month...
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... g l i s h Au t o Language En g l i s h Español I t a l i ano Fr ança i s Deutsch ENTER RETURN Note: The language setting will change the language used to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly. Press the MENU button again to display the "Initial Setup" menu screen.
... g l i s h Au t o Language En g l i s h Español I t a l i ano Fr ança i s Deutsch ENTER RETURN Note: The language setting will change the language used to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly. Press the MENU button again to display the "Initial Setup" menu screen.
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... disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is set to wipe off any dirt 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. If ...damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, The disc will 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" ...
... disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is set to wipe off any dirt 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. If ...damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, The disc will 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" ...
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Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen is different from the actual display. Microphone filter 9. Self-timer 11. Remaining battery level 19. Program AE k 3. Disc/Card type 16. English 12/3 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on disc/...
Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen is different from the actual display. Microphone filter 9. Self-timer 11. Remaining battery level 19. Program AE k 3. Disc/Card type 16. English 12/3 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on disc/...