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... This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. Refer all servicing to private in-home videotaping of current technology. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any problems. Precautions WARNING: Many television programs and films are ...is made by highly precise technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Therefore, it should be read carefully to be left unattended...
... This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. Refer all servicing to private in-home videotaping of current technology. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any problems. Precautions WARNING: Many television programs and films are ...is made by highly precise technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Therefore, it should be read carefully to be left unattended...
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... In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel...
... In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel...
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...excessively (reference for a few moments, and then turn it . Take great care that the temperature of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is a precision machine. Be careful of this does not indicate a fault. If unevenness ...does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for usage: approx. 30 minutes at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). Screen on connected...
...excessively (reference for a few moments, and then turn it . Take great care that the temperature of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is a precision machine. Be careful of this does not indicate a fault. If unevenness ...does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for usage: approx. 30 minutes at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). Screen on connected...
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... or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is great - During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may remain inside ...the DVD video camera/recorder. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it off with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Be careful of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, ...
... or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is great - During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may remain inside ...the DVD video camera/recorder. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it off with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Be careful of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, ...
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...; 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 − Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be... optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. Be sure to set the power switch to the DVD video camera/recorder. At this time, do not do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. Also read the instructions attached with...
...; 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 − Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be... optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. Be sure to set the power switch to the DVD video camera/recorder. At this time, do not do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. Also read the instructions attached with...
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...recorded contents can become inoperable. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the ... could cause malfunctions. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could shorten its life. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a closet, etc. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for trial recording. If you or...
...recorded contents can become inoperable. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the ... could cause malfunctions. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could shorten its life. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a closet, etc. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for trial recording. If you or...
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... Doing such could deteriorate. While the ACCESS/ PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/recorder at (Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.) such a portion and automatically restart recording (n).] This will cause recording ... seconds to several minutes, and multiple thumbnails will decrease. • Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may be initialized − Delay between video * Fig. 1 and audio Even if disc is normal...
... Doing such could deteriorate. While the ACCESS/ PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/recorder at (Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.) such a portion and automatically restart recording (n).] This will cause recording ... seconds to several minutes, and multiple thumbnails will decrease. • Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may be initialized − Delay between video * Fig. 1 and audio Even if disc is normal...
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... with Disc Navigation......... 76 Connecting to a TV 106 Connecting to PC 112 With this manual, and get to know your business. Get to know Hitachi. 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...This First To guide you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder - It is possible to switch the language in the figure. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to be...
... with Disc Navigation......... 76 Connecting to a TV 106 Connecting to PC 112 With this manual, and get to know your business. Get to know Hitachi. 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...This First To guide you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder - It is possible to switch the language in the figure. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to be...
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... above each function to identify whether the disc or card is identical. The illustrations of this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the explanation in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A are different, the method of operating these models is compatible with disc or card used... return the menu screen to match the disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this text. ●1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of DZ-GX3300A are unavailable with the function.
... above each function to identify whether the disc or card is identical. The illustrations of this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the explanation in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX35A are different, the method of operating these models is compatible with disc or card used... return the menu screen to match the disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this text. ●1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of DZ-GX3300A are unavailable with the function.
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...and Time 33 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 33 12 Initial Settings 34 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 34 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 34 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 34 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET 35 TURNING ... 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...
...and Time 33 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 33 12 Initial Settings 34 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 34 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 34 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 34 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET 35 TURNING ... 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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... FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 77 Scene 79 DELETING SCENES (EDIT - MOVE 81 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL 84 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY 85 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK 86 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT 87 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN...Viewing on TV Screen 106 CONNECTING TO A TV 106 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 107 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 108 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC 108 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW DISC 108 13 DIVIDE 80 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - SKIP 83 CHANGING IMAGES ...
... FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 77 Scene 79 DELETING SCENES (EDIT - MOVE 81 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL 84 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY 85 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK 86 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT 87 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN...Viewing on TV Screen 106 CONNECTING TO A TV 106 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 107 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 108 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC 108 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW DISC 108 13 DIVIDE 80 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - SKIP 83 CHANGING IMAGES ...
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...154 Index 155 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of available PC 113 Installing Software 114 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A) Software Provided 112 Requirements of CD-ROM 157 14 English TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES... OTHER VIDEO DEVICE 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 111 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable . 117 USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC.. 119 BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/ CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH .......... 120 Using Software 121 [When...
...154 Index 155 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of available PC 113 Installing Software 114 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A) Software Provided 112 Requirements of CD-ROM 157 14 English TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES... OTHER VIDEO DEVICE 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 111 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable . 117 USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC.. 119 BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/ CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH .......... 120 Using Software 121 [When...
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.... For DZGX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-BX35A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A only. GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only. WARNING: Keep this battery away from shoulder. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. For DZ- Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV...
.... For DZGX3300A/GX3200A only. For DZ-BX35A only. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A only. GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A only. WARNING: Keep this battery away from shoulder. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. For DZ- Battery (Model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV...
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DZGX3300A illustrations are different, the method of operating these models is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) (p. 22) When the remote control is identical. during recording. 3 Lens cap string attachment ...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) This sensor controls the amount of DZGX3300A, DZ-GX3200A, DZ-GX3100A and DZ-BX35A are used in flash. Take care not to be attached for details.) 11...
DZGX3300A illustrations are different, the method of operating these models is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) (p. 22) When the remote control is identical. during recording. 3 Lens cap string attachment ...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) This sensor controls the amount of DZGX3300A, DZ-GX3200A, DZ-GX3100A and DZ-BX35A are used in flash. Take care not to be attached for details.) 11...
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... 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 camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 24 Record button...
... 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 camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 24 Record button...
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... FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL. DISPLAY 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 28 FINALIZE button (p. 102) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 29 FOCUS button (p. 53) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 30 MENU button (p. 49, 80) Press this button to display the menu... button (p. 55) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 35 Speaker (p. 70) 36 RESET button (p. 147) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory). 18 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 47, 74) Press this button to display the details of image...
... FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL. DISPLAY 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 28 FINALIZE button (p. 102) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 29 FOCUS button (p. 53) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 30 MENU button (p. 49, 80) Press this button to display the menu... button (p. 55) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 35 Speaker (p. 70) 36 RESET button (p. 147) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory). 18 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 47, 74) Press this button to display the details of image...
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... button (p. 70) 58 Stop button (p. 11, 49, 70) 59 Forward skip button (p. 72) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. 19
... button (p. 70) 58 Stop button (p. 11, 49, 70) 59 Forward skip button (p. 72) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. 19
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...can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Put your thumb. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to "Off". three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. Refer to the base of your right hand from the bottom of ...hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with your hand in a position where you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to pass through...
...can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Put your thumb. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to "Off". three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. Refer to the base of your right hand from the bottom of ...hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with your hand in a position where you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to pass through...
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... the lithium battery with remote control: Replace the battery. Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to the attachment hole of...
... the lithium battery with remote control: Replace the battery. Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to the attachment hole of...
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... may not be possible. • 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 you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set... to direct sunlight or any intense light. Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is an obstacle...
... may not be possible. • 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 you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set... to direct sunlight or any intense light. Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is an obstacle...
