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... materials. Refer all servicing to cause electric shock. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED...access to be left unattended for a long period of contact with Canadian ICES-003. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . If the camera/recorder is made by highly precise technology. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,...
... materials. Refer all servicing to cause electric shock. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED...access to be left unattended for a long period of contact with Canadian ICES-003. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . If the camera/recorder is made by highly precise technology. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,...
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... areas, or immediately after power is turned on it. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may remain lit as in a place where it is subject to impact: • This... not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The viewfinder or LCD monitor could cause malfunctions or defects. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 5 English
... areas, or immediately after power is turned on it. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may remain lit as in a place where it is subject to impact: • This... not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The viewfinder or LCD monitor could cause malfunctions or defects. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 5 English
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... will result in radio broadcasts. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to operate abnormally. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is not necessary when using insecticide...• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder to be present in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or...
... will result in radio broadcasts. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to operate abnormally. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is not necessary when using insecticide...• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder to be present in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or...
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... possible. such as not to damage the data: − 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 the cover of a cooled room... the difference in air warmed or cooled to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is great - If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time: • This...
... possible. such as not to damage the data: − 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 the cover of a cooled room... the difference in air warmed or cooled to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is great - If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time: • This...
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... ON DISC .... 28 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 29 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 30 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM ... CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 44 Inserting and Removing Disc 45 INSERTING DISC 45 REMOVING DISC 47 Inserting ...
... ON DISC .... 28 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 29 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 30 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM ... CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 44 Inserting and Removing Disc 45 INSERTING DISC 45 REMOVING DISC 47 Inserting ...
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... use . Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to hang it before use . Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Charge it from household...
... use . Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to hang it before use . Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Charge it from household...
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...) Before You Begin • It is heard, and then close the cover of disc insertion block to lock it until it . only videos on DVD-RAM disc; DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center of disc insertion block: Do not touch the disc recording surface or... pickup lens at this time. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. You can delete the recorded contents (p. 24...
...) Before You Begin • It is heard, and then close the cover of disc insertion block to lock it until it . only videos on DVD-RAM disc; DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center of disc insertion block: Do not touch the disc recording surface or... pickup lens at this time. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. You can delete the recorded contents (p. 24...
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3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). English 22 Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block.
3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). English 22 Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block.
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.... Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? The screen for verifying YES NO the set date will restore the menu screen. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to select the digit you make a recording can also be charged. 37 English Da t e Se t u p The figure for setting...and time are correct, use press the d button to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for the month, press the c button to right to select the digit to designate. 1...
.... Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? The screen for verifying YES NO the set date will restore the menu screen. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to select the digit you make a recording can also be charged. 37 English Da t e Se t u p The figure for setting...and time are correct, use press the d button to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for the month, press the c button to right to select the digit to designate. 1...
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... the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A...
... the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A...
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... ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): ...Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger...
... ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): ...Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger...
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... camera/recorder is in cold places. English 41 The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD ...recording, the battery will vary depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at short intervals, etc.). ●Continuously recordable time with ...
... camera/recorder is in cold places. English 41 The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD ...recording, the battery will vary depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at short intervals, etc.). ●Continuously recordable time with ...
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...images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to use it indoors. DC power cord English 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet ...when you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power...
...images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to use it indoors. DC power cord English 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet ...when you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power...
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... camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/ recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page 158. • If the disc is not correctly ... not yet been recorded, the disc can no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup lens, and then use for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that there is no longer be YES NO changed...
... camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/ recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page 158. • If the disc is not correctly ... not yet been recorded, the disc can no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup lens, and then use for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that there is no longer be YES NO changed...
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...DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to remove the disc (see page 42). 3 Remove the disc. Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger... it stops. If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will not open . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until it . REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the center portion of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, ...
...DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to remove the disc (see page 42). 3 Remove the disc. Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger... it stops. If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will not open . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until it . REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the center portion of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, ...
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"COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal - Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of most images is prohibited by the copyguard signal to protect the ... AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using ...
"COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal - Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of most images is prohibited by the copyguard signal to protect the ... AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using ...
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...the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select a scene to be dubbed among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 124). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on other... than "VCR2". Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR...
...the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select a scene to be dubbed among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 124). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on other... than "VCR2". Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR...
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... Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Format Disc" or "Format Card" on this DVD video camera/recorder (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only). F o rma t t h e d i s c now ? Note: • If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is recommended... "Format Disc" or "Format Card" will allow you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. YES NO ENTER F o rma t Ca r d A l l data wi l l be deleted. YES NO ENTER (When using DVD-RAM disc) (When using the scene delete function. • Initialization will delete...
... Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Format Disc" or "Format Card" on this DVD video camera/recorder (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only). F o rma t t h e d i s c now ? Note: • If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is recommended... "Format Disc" or "Format Card" will allow you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. YES NO ENTER F o rma t Ca r d A l l data wi l l be deleted. YES NO ENTER (When using DVD-RAM disc) (When using the scene delete function. • Initialization will delete...
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.... Note: • It may take time to update the data. will not be restored. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating is interrupted, the control information will appear. 4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Upda te Con ... "Update Control Info." The message for verifying "Update Control Info." If you use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may appear while the message for updating control information, make sure that power is not turned off...
.... Note: • It may take time to update the data. will not be restored. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating is interrupted, the control information will appear. 4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Upda te Con ... "Update Control Info." The message for verifying "Update Control Info." If you use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may appear while the message for updating control information, make sure that power is not turned off...
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...program will result, and at worst, the disc may be finalized. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a battery. The message showing that the disc... screen, and then press the A button. will appear on the Disc Navigation screen for reference. • The shorter the recording time on any DVD-R disc that appears on the "Finalize Disc" screen is interrupted, incorrect finalization will appear on this disc will be damaged. A l l Pr og...
...program will result, and at worst, the disc may be finalized. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a battery. The message showing that the disc... screen, and then press the A button. will appear on the Disc Navigation screen for reference. • The shorter the recording time on any DVD-R disc that appears on the "Finalize Disc" screen is interrupted, incorrect finalization will appear on this disc will be damaged. A l l Pr og...