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... turned on beach sand or in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to approx. 200,000 pixels for a long time: This could result in a place...
... turned on beach sand or in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to approx. 200,000 pixels for a long time: This could result in a place...
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... could adhere to operate abnormally. Even if the external surface of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause it to the optical head of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may also be used for 8 cm ...8226; If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as in picture and sound. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. before using insecticide. condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to clean the lens, use the DVD video...
... could adhere to operate abnormally. Even if the external surface of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause it to the optical head of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may also be used for 8 cm ...8226; If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as in picture and sound. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. before using insecticide. condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to clean the lens, use the DVD video...
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... video camera/ recorder off or the case surface could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 133). The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. While...− 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 being written to show that it discharges on again with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe...
... video camera/ recorder off or the case surface could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 133). The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. While...− 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 being written to show that it discharges on again with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe...
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... be responsible for home-use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it could malfunction or the case could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Detach the...handling this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for personal enjoyment. 8 English Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is ...
... be responsible for home-use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it could malfunction or the case could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Detach the...handling this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for personal enjoyment. 8 English Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is ...
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...). recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold... the basic operation of this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Get to know Hitachi. It is possible to switch the language in the figure. Read This First To guide you to...explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on -screen display of this DVD video camera/ recorder -...
...). recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold... the basic operation of this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Get to know Hitachi. It is possible to switch the language in the figure. Read This First To guide you to...explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on -screen display of this DVD video camera/ recorder -...
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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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Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it from /to hang it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. video camera/recorder to...
Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it from /to hang it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. video camera/recorder to...
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....) 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/ BX37A 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. 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 28) Press this button when removing the battery. 23 Battery...
....) 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/ BX37A 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. 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 28) Press this button when removing the battery. 23 Battery...
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Refer to "Off". ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to the base of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. The default at purchase time is turned on ...
Refer to "Off". ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to the base of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. The default at purchase time is turned on ...
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... 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 the tab inside the cap onto strap for... comfortable shooting. Battery holder 21 Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect 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 the tab inside the cap onto strap for... comfortable shooting. Battery holder 21 Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the...
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.../recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/BX37A. 22 Note: • Replace the battery with local laws. Do not dispose of Hitachi VCRs. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Use of another...
.../recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/BX37A. 22 Note: • Replace the battery with local laws. Do not dispose of Hitachi VCRs. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Use of another...
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... perform settings on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. DC power cord 26... 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the DC output jack on DVD video camera/recorder. English Preparations for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28.
... perform settings on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. DC power cord 26... 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the DC output jack on DVD video camera/recorder. English Preparations for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28.
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...faulty. An AC plug adapter is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX3300A/GX3200A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to...need one, purchase it from the AC outlet and consult your local electronics distributor. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14SW battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). •...
...faulty. An AC plug adapter is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX3300A/GX3200A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to...need one, purchase it from the AC outlet and consult your local electronics distributor. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14SW battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). •...
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... is off before removing the battery. 28 Note: • For safety, be down the BATTERY EJECT button, slide the battery upward 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/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes...
... is off before removing the battery. 28 Note: • For safety, be down the BATTERY EJECT button, slide the battery upward 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/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes...
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... reference 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-BX37A/ BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125 min...camera/recorder is started. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor DZ-GX3100A approx. 70 min approx. 65 min approx. 70 min approx. 65 min approx. 80 min approx. 70 min DZ-BX37A/BX35A approx. 85 min approx. 75 min...
... reference 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-BX37A/ BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125 min...camera/recorder is started. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor DZ-GX3100A approx. 70 min approx. 65 min approx. 70 min approx. 65 min approx. 80 min approx. 70 min DZ-BX37A/BX35A approx. 85 min approx. 75 min...
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...when you turn off in a cool place again. Therefore, it is recommended that you plan to use it will consume a slight amount of battery: It is recommended that 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 automatically turn the DVD video ...
...when you turn off in a cool place again. Therefore, it is recommended that you plan to use it will consume a slight amount of battery: It is recommended that 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 automatically turn the DVD video ...
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...AND TIME You can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set in memory. YES NO ENTER 5 If the displayed date and time are correct, press the d button to choose "Date Setup" and... be reset. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 6 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to be charged. 33 To prevent this built-in battery will be set. The date and time will be recorded correctly. Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen in Date Mode): The digit...
...AND TIME You can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set in memory. YES NO ENTER 5 If the displayed date and time are correct, press the d button to choose "Date Setup" and... be reset. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 6 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to be charged. 33 To prevent this built-in battery will be set. The date and time will be recorded correctly. Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen in Date Mode): The digit...
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See page 49 for 5 minutes, it to "O", "N" or "P". • The Power Save setting will be heard when the power switch is changed to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. On: To engage power save . The ...
See page 49 for 5 minutes, it to "O", "N" or "P". • The Power Save setting will be heard when the power switch is changed to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. On: To engage power save . The ...
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...pickup: Doing so could damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is set to "P", the disc cannot 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" ...or VF mode), and then press the DVD video camera/recorder. However, when recording or playback on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely turned off . • Disc cannot be removed: To ...
...pickup: Doing so could damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is set to "P", the disc cannot 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" ...or VF mode), and then press the DVD video camera/recorder. However, when recording or playback on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely turned off . • Disc cannot be removed: To ...
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White balance n 4. Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen is different from the actual display. Microphone filter 9. Self-timer 11. Remaining battery level 19. e 2. EIS o 5. Recording mode 13. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Disc/Card type 16. Video flash 10. Volume Current date/time 44 Manual ...
White balance n 4. Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen is different from the actual display. Microphone filter 9. Self-timer 11. Remaining battery level 19. e 2. EIS o 5. Recording mode 13. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Disc/Card type 16. Video flash 10. Volume Current date/time 44 Manual ...