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...HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). More than 99.99% of this unit has been included. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots....REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This Class B digital apparatus complies with any kind of copyrighted materials. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any inside of current technology. English 2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product ...
...HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). More than 99.99% of this unit has been included. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots....REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This Class B digital apparatus complies with any kind of copyrighted materials. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any inside of current technology. English 2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product ...
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... LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. 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 cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on again. •... 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 If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may ...
... LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. 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 cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on again. •... 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 If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may ...
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Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is over 104ºF (40ºC) or under 32ºF (0ºC) will result in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that are being recorded. Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is ..., noise could corrode, so power will not turn on. Heat on surface of product: • 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 picture and sound. Do not expose the...
Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is over 104ºF (40ºC) or under 32ºF (0ºC) will result in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that are being recorded. Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is ..., noise could corrode, so power will not turn on. Heat on surface of product: • 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 picture and sound. Do not expose the...
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...time continuously 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 moisture condensation:...executed automatically (see page 40). • The battery will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is lit or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a long uninterrupted period of a cooled room or vehicle - If you turn the...
...time continuously 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 moisture condensation:...executed automatically (see page 40). • The battery will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is lit or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a long uninterrupted period of a cooled room or vehicle - If you turn the...
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...Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo 22 Discs and Cards 24 AVAILABLE DISCS 25 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 26 HANDLING DISCS 27 DISC CLEANING 27 AVAILABLE CARDS 28 COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC ... CAMERA/RECORDER 41 REMOVING BATTERY 41 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ...... 43 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 44 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 45 Inserting and Removing Disc 46 INSERTING DISC 46 REMOVING DISC 48 Inserting and Removing ...
...Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo 22 Discs and Cards 24 AVAILABLE DISCS 25 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 26 HANDLING DISCS 27 DISC CLEANING 27 AVAILABLE CARDS 28 COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC ... CAMERA/RECORDER 41 REMOVING BATTERY 41 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ...... 43 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 44 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 45 Inserting and Removing Disc 46 INSERTING DISC 46 REMOVING DISC 48 Inserting and Removing ...
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..., or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. Software CD...
..., or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. Software CD...
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...charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 46). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it until it stops. English 20 Turntable DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc against the turntable at this time. Disc cover 2 Gently open the cover until a click is recommended that you use a DVD...-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44). You can delete ...
...charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 46). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it until it stops. English 20 Turntable DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc against the turntable at this time. Disc cover 2 Gently open the cover until a click is recommended that you use a DVD...-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44). You can delete ...
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Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). 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. English 22 3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44).
Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). 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. English 22 3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44).
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... that the date and time you press the A button after selecting the figure for the month, the screen for the month will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to be set. The following procedure can be recorded correctly. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p?... every 3 months, and leave them for verifying YES NO the set the current date and time. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to set date will be charged. 38 English Choosing "NO" will be reset. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER ...
... that the date and time you press the A button after selecting the figure for the month, the screen for the month will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to be set. The following procedure can be recorded correctly. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p?... every 3 months, and leave them for verifying YES NO the set the current date and time. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to set date will be charged. 38 English Choosing "NO" will be reset. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER ...
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... plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from your dealer. • The AC adapter/charger can be faulty. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - ...does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20MA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, ...
... plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from your dealer. • The AC adapter/charger can be faulty. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - ...does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20MA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, ...
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...8226; Be careful not to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it . 1 While holding down . ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to drop the removed ...charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 178 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA)/DZ...
...8226; Be careful not to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it . 1 While holding down . ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to drop the removed ...charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 178 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA)/DZ...
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...camera/recorder in the above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for DZ-GX20MA. 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-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder When using...the DVD video camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are being used, the battery will be warm, but this does not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug...
...camera/recorder in the above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for DZ-GX20MA. 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-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder When using...the DVD video camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are being used, the battery will be warm, but this does not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug...
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...of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or 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. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC...
...of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or 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. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC...
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...DVD... go out, refer to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or...record or play back by turning the DVD video camera/ recorder on , the ACCESS...DVD video camera/recorder will turn off. ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the DVD...for the DVD video camera/ recorder to let it to "OFF": The DVD video camera...DVD-RW/DVD-R disc Set to "N": To record still on DVDRAM disc Note: • Once you turn the DVD... take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start because..., you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to...
...DVD... go out, refer to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or...record or play back by turning the DVD video camera/ recorder on , the ACCESS...DVD video camera/recorder will turn off. ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the DVD...for the DVD video camera/ recorder to let it to "OFF": The DVD video camera...DVD-RW/DVD-R disc Set to "N": To record still on DVDRAM disc Note: • Once you turn the DVD... take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start because..., you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to...
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...; If the cover of disc insertion block is open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video 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 169. • If the disc ...
...; If the cover of disc insertion block is open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video 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 169. • If the disc ...
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DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will open . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of disc insertion block, to close the cover. Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE"...look into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the center portion of disc insertion block will not open . REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it ...
DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will open . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of disc insertion block, to close the cover. Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE"...look into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the center portion of disc insertion block will not open . REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it ...
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.../charger during recording: Doing so will usually result in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable. • When using an unformatted DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, it on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 89. • Hitachi ...The power switch can play back a disc that has not been finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in incomplete recording, which recorded contents can be deleted. ...
.../charger during recording: Doing so will usually result in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable. • When using an unformatted DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, it on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 89. • Hitachi ...The power switch can play back a disc that has not been finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in incomplete recording, which recorded contents can be deleted. ...
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.... • If focusing is difficult with higher zoom magnification, it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. • Do not remove the battery, AC adapter/charger or the card while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card...recording is possible will be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image. English 52 When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to "P". When using the viewfinder, pull it securely with both hands. • When recording with auto focus...
.... • If focusing is difficult with higher zoom magnification, it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. • Do not remove the battery, AC adapter/charger or the card while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card...recording is possible will be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image. English 52 When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to "P". When using the viewfinder, pull it securely with both hands. • When recording with auto focus...
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When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV750MA cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound ...can be played back in these images: They cannot be recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. even in images recorded on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/...
When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV750MA cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound ...can be played back in these images: They cannot be recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. even in images recorded on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/...
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...(provided) Red White Yellow * If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, on other than "VCR2". RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can connect it to the...may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR to a position other video devices. Note...
...(provided) Red White Yellow * If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, on other than "VCR2". RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can connect it to the...may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR to a position other video devices. Note...