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... inside of this unit. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the product. Therefore...USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. English Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
... inside of this unit. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the product. Therefore...USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. English Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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...and shall be easily accessible. 4 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is used near water. 6 Clean only with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ... filled with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 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 instructions. 5 Do not ...
...and shall be easily accessible. 4 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is used near water. 6 Clean only with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ... filled with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 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 instructions. 5 Do not ...
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... or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Heat on . Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or under 32ºF (0ºC) will interfere with the open LCD ...screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on your TV to severe vibrations or impact. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. • Do not place the DVD...
... or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Heat on . Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or under 32ºF (0ºC) will interfere with the open LCD ...screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on your TV to severe vibrations or impact. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. • Do not place the DVD...
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...) could occur on the TV screen or in the air, and white particles could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could cause this happens, turn on the lens... surveillance camera/monitor. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. English Do not point directly at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again. If condensation occurs on . Even if the external surface of disc or card insertion block if possible. If this DVD video camera/recorder to...
...) could occur on the TV screen or in the air, and white particles could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could cause this happens, turn on the lens... surveillance camera/monitor. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. English Do not point directly at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again. If condensation occurs on . Even if the external surface of disc or card insertion block if possible. If this DVD video camera/recorder to...
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... indicator is being written to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot be executed automatically (see page 133). English Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: • The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS ... 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 light for a ...
... indicator is being written to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot be executed automatically (see page 133). English Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: • The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS ... 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 light for a ...
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... is designed and produced for personal enjoyment. The data that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it at high temperature could cause malfunctions. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is very high for a long period...
... is designed and produced for personal enjoyment. The data that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it at high temperature could cause malfunctions. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is very high for a long period...
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... important material. • Be sure not to occur. • When recording images, the DVD video camera/ A l l P r ogr ams 001 / 002 recorder may avoid the portions of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may be created by one scene may occur: − Block noise...condensation occurs on disc or if it to impact: Doing such could scratch the lens. ●Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of playback image − Sound interrupted during playback, or abnormal sound Block noise − Blue thumbnail display* (Fig....
... important material. • Be sure not to occur. • When recording images, the DVD video camera/ A l l P r ogr ams 001 / 002 recorder may avoid the portions of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may be created by one scene may occur: − Block noise...condensation occurs on disc or if it to impact: Doing such could scratch the lens. ●Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of playback image − Sound interrupted during playback, or abnormal sound Block noise − Blue thumbnail display* (Fig....
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...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. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A) and how to install the software ...separately, and troubleshooting. Do not wipe the disc with water so that no detergent remains). We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents...
...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. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A) and how to install the software ...separately, and troubleshooting. Do not wipe the disc with water so that no detergent remains). We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents...
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...;Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you use. ●Illustrations 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 for the explanation in this text. ●1, , 2, / and.../EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to match the disc or card you will be used in this DVD video camera/recorder are used .
...;Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you use. ●Illustrations 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 for the explanation in this text. ●1, , 2, / and.../EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to match the disc or card you will be used in this DVD video camera/recorder are used .
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...Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Setups Demonstration Function 20 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder.. 20 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER . 20 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 20 ATTACHING LENS CAP 21 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 21 REMOVING BATTERY ...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 ...
...Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Setups Demonstration Function 20 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder.. 20 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER . 20 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 20 ATTACHING LENS CAP 21 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 21 REMOVING BATTERY ...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 ...
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...ON DVD- English TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 111 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A) Software Provided 112 Requirements of available PC 113 Installing Software 114 ...ON DISC 123 [When using PC.. 129 Uninstalling Software 130 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC 131 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 132 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 132 POWER SUPPLY 132 Trouble Messages 133 Troubleshooting 139 System Reset 147 Major ...
...ON DVD- English TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 111 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A) Software Provided 112 Requirements of available PC 113 Installing Software 114 ...ON DISC 123 [When using PC.. 129 Uninstalling Software 130 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC 131 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 132 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 132 POWER SUPPLY 132 Trouble Messages 133 Troubleshooting 139 System Reset 147 Major ...
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... DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. AV/S output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or output video to another video device. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder...
... DZ-GX3100A/BX35A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. For DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A. AV/S output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or output video to another video device. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder...
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... DZGX3300A, DZ-GX3200A, DZ-GX3100A and DZ-BX35A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) Optical 15× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3100A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 51) 14 8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/ DZ-BX35A only...
... DZGX3300A, DZ-GX3200A, DZ-GX3100A and DZ-BX35A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) Optical 15× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3100A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 51) 14 8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/ DZ-BX35A only...
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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 (REC) (p. 41...
... 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 (REC) (p. 41...
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... 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 being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. 38 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 42) 39 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons...option from the menu. 43 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod.
... 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 being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. 38 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 42) 39 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons...option from the menu. 43 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod.
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... (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
... (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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... . ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to the base of your thumb. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of hand strap so that the DVD.... setting up to pass through the 2 slots. 20 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the REC button with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is turned on page 35 ...
... . ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to the base of your thumb. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of hand strap so that the DVD.... setting up to pass through the 2 slots. 20 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the REC button with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is turned on page 35 ...
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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 close it over the lens. Push and fit INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE ... the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with the positive R terminal facing down. 3 Slide the cover to the hand strap by hooking...
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 close it over the lens. Push and fit INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE ... the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with the positive R terminal facing down. 3 Slide the cover to the hand strap by hooking...
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...is not exposed to the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A. 22 Warning: • KEEP THE...• BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by remote control. • If there is...
...is not exposed to the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A. 22 Warning: • KEEP THE...• BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by remote control. • If there is...
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... -: Not available *1: Playable on devices that conform to a PC. 23 If the initialization format differs, the media can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder is used. *7: Finalize the disc when editing/playing back on PC. *8: The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD..." are available with a +RW. *9: DZ-BX35A cannot be connected to either 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW. *2: Must be finalized. English Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be initialized on this DVD video camera/recorder and then used .
... -: Not available *1: Playable on devices that conform to a PC. 23 If the initialization format differs, the media can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder is used. *7: Finalize the disc when editing/playing back on PC. *8: The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD..." are available with a +RW. *9: DZ-BX35A cannot be connected to either 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW. *2: Must be finalized. English Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be initialized on this DVD video camera/recorder and then used .