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... to become familiar with soy based ink. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20A / DZ-MV730A / DZ-MV780A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-GX20A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. The method for future reference. Printed on the front cover of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on recycled paper QR35602...
... to become familiar with soy based ink. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20A / DZ-MV730A / DZ-MV780A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-GX20A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. The method for future reference. Printed on the front cover of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on recycled paper QR35602...
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... a surveillance camera/monitor. If this time, do not do not open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator If you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in a dry place for a long time continuously as entering a lodge from it off with ...insertion block if possible. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of purchase: • Charge it before using it in temperatures is lit or blinking, turn it . ...
... a surveillance camera/monitor. If this time, do not do not open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator If you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in a dry place for a long time continuously as entering a lodge from it off with ...insertion block if possible. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of purchase: • Charge it before using it in temperatures is lit or blinking, turn it . ...
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...business. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to specific information quickly (see in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the method of this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the information you use most often (this page). • ...models is identical. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is possible to know Hitachi. Get to switch the language in the on-screen display of contents directing you can view the picture being recorded or the ...
...business. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to specific information quickly (see in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the method of this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the information you use most often (this page). • ...models is identical. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is possible to know Hitachi. Get to switch the language in the on-screen display of contents directing you can view the picture being recorded or the ...
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... 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo 20...66 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD 68 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC 70 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 71 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 71 Manually Focusing Subject 72 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 72 English
... 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo 20...66 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD 68 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC 70 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 71 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 71 Manually Focusing Subject 72 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 72 English
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...indicator will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 56) 8 Lens hood (p. 57) Always remove this manual. 16 English Take care not to be attached for details.) 11 PC connection terminal...Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only] 12 AV input/output jack (p. 77, 80) 13 External microphone jack (p. 75) 14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 35) Although the external appearances of DZGX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, ...
...indicator will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 56) 8 Lens hood (p. 57) Always remove this manual. 16 English Take care not to be attached for details.) 11 PC connection terminal...Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only] 12 AV input/output jack (p. 77, 80) 13 External microphone jack (p. 75) 14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 35) Although the external appearances of DZGX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, ...
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...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 ... 74) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 58) 35 RESET button (p. 174) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 62) Press this button to display the details of image being...
...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 ... 74) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 58) 35 RESET button (p. 174) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 62) Press this button to display the details of image being...
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... will light in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 72). • There may be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen... or viewfinder and the recorded image. CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/...
... will light in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 72). • There may be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen... or viewfinder and the recorded image. CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/...
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e 2. Zoom 14. p 7. External Input 12. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Recording mode 13. Manual Focus m 6. Exposure correction Warning message 15. Disc/Card type 16. Self-timer 11. Volume Current date/time English 52 White balance n 4. Microphone ...00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN DISC ACCESS FINE 8:0 0AM 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is an example for details. Program AE k 3. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Backlight compensation 1.
e 2. Zoom 14. p 7. External Input 12. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Recording mode 13. Manual Focus m 6. Exposure correction Warning message 15. Disc/Card type 16. Self-timer 11. Volume Current date/time English 52 White balance n 4. Microphone ...00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN DISC ACCESS FINE 8:0 0AM 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is an example for details. Program AE k 3. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Backlight compensation 1.
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... Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is from 10 seconds) 11. Manual focus (p. 72) No display : Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus r : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus v : (display in movie recording mode) 14. Backlight compensation (p. 74)...56) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 240× only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 53 1. Program AE (only in purple) No display*3 13. Recording status n : During recording m : During recording ...
... Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is from 10 seconds) 11. Manual focus (p. 72) No display : Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus r : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus v : (display in movie recording mode) 14. Backlight compensation (p. 74)...56) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 240× only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 53 1. Program AE (only in purple) No display*3 13. Recording status n : During recording m : During recording ...
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...as the lens. English 55 ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. The message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180º to inform you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD ...status indicator will display a mirror image (left and right reversed). • If the LCD screen is set to record a still is being made with a DVD-R disc N used. • An unusable disc is loaded. • During recording (lights in the viewfinder. • Although you of the operation status ...
...as the lens. English 55 ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. The message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180º to inform you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD ...status indicator will display a mirror image (left and right reversed). • If the LCD screen is set to record a still is being made with a DVD-R disc N used. • An unusable disc is loaded. • During recording (lights in the viewfinder. • Although you of the operation status ...
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...side, focus will be faulty when you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the LCD screen. English 72 "MF" will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus...buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear on the recording conditions. 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. 8 : 0 0 AM...
...side, focus will be faulty when you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the LCD screen. English 72 "MF" will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus...buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear on the recording conditions. 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. 8 : 0 0 AM...
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which may not be automatically focused (see page 72): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 73
which may not be automatically focused (see page 72): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 73
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...from rear, this function will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will compensate for lighting so that the subject is turned off " when the DVD video camera/recorder is not too dark. VOL. The ...:00 REM3 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 2 Use the S R buttons to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. English BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to adjust the exposure...
...from rear, this function will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will compensate for lighting so that the subject is turned off " when the DVD video camera/recorder is not too dark. VOL. The ...:00 REM3 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 2 Use the S R buttons to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. English BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to adjust the exposure...
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...(for Flash and decide it to "Auto" after recording with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning the DVD video camera/recorder off . It is recommended that you wish to record without using DZ-GX20A to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected) Came ra Func t i ons Set u ... is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 151): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-MV730A. Always emits light regardless of...
...(for Flash and decide it to "Auto" after recording with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning the DVD video camera/recorder off . It is recommended that you wish to record without using DZ-GX20A to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected) Came ra Func t i ons Set u ... is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 151): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-MV730A. Always emits light regardless of...
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...manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen. If this , set the remote control code of sound on TV. • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on . English 78 However, if you use a Hitachi... VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. The image that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording will appear on TV screen. • If you use TV with wide ...
...manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen. If this , set the remote control code of sound on TV. • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on . English 78 However, if you use a Hitachi... VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. The image that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording will appear on TV screen. • If you use TV with wide ...
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... need to finalize (see "Terminology", p. 155) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on DVD player: See page 135. English 79 See the instruction manual for DVD player. 12 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see "Terminology", p. 155) a disc to play...
... need to finalize (see "Terminology", p. 155) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on DVD player: See page 135. English 79 See the instruction manual for DVD player. 12 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see "Terminology", p. 155) a disc to play...
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Zoom Spo t l i ght M IC . F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 72). 3 Press the MENU button to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from the "Camera Functions ...
Zoom Spo t l i ght M IC . F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 72). 3 Press the MENU button to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from the "Camera Functions ...
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... Set D i g . If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on with hand, etc. FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005... White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to match the light source or h situation (p. 89) To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button...
... Set D i g . If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on with hand, etc. FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005... White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to match the light source or h situation (p. 89) To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button...
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... so that is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance set using the "Set" option will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on s S e t u p P r o g r... am AE Wh i t e Ba l . Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM Se t EX I T RAM 4 Press the C button to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 72). 2 Press...
... so that is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance set using the "Set" option will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on s S e t u p P r o g r... am AE Wh i t e Ba l . Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM Se t EX I T RAM 4 Press the C button to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 72). 2 Press...
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...; To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will not be able to switch it to 16:9 mode...VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD" recording using a video selector (see "Terminology", p. 155), the TV may not automatically be able to switch to recording of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this switching. • When using DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been ...
...; To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will not be able to switch it to 16:9 mode...VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD" recording using a video selector (see "Terminology", p. 155), the TV may not automatically be able to switch to recording of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this switching. • When using DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been ...