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Please take time to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. The method for operating the DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA is set up. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Be sure to become familiar with soy based ink. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Printed on the...
Please take time to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. The method for operating the DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA is set up. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Be sure to become familiar with soy based ink. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Printed on the...
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...of a cooled room or vehicle - If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with a soft, dry cloth. ...Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting ...
...of a cooled room or vehicle - If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with a soft, dry cloth. ...Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting ...
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...9679;Illustrations in this manual, and get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20MA, DZ-NV780MA and DZ-MV750MA are different, the method of operating these marks and identify the functions and operation to know Hitachi. We appreciate your ... on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA are unavailable with Disc Navigation ...... 110 Connecting to PC 141 With this section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc. • The section on the LCD screen. ●...
...9679;Illustrations in this manual, and get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20MA, DZ-NV780MA and DZ-MV750MA are different, the method of operating these marks and identify the functions and operation to know Hitachi. We appreciate your ... on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA are unavailable with Disc Navigation ...... 110 Connecting to PC 141 With this section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc. • The section on the LCD screen. ●...
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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...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 ...
... 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...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 ...
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... (EFFECT - FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 73 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 74 Manually Focusing Subject 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 77 Compensating for Backlight 77 Using External Microphone 78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79 Viewing on TV Screen...
... (EFFECT - FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 73 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 74 Manually Focusing Subject 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 77 Compensating for Backlight 77 Using External Microphone 78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79 Viewing on TV Screen...
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Take care not to block with hand, etc. DZGX20MA illustrations are different, the method of device to be emitted from the built-in this manual. during recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) (p. 79) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 33) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 51) 5 Recording indicator (p. 104) The ... W side for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe (p. 79) For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of operating both models is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared ...
Take care not to block with hand, etc. DZGX20MA illustrations are different, the method of device to be emitted from the built-in this manual. during recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) (p. 79) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 33) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 51) 5 Recording indicator (p. 104) The ... W side for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe (p. 79) For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of operating both models is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared ...
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...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 ... 77) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 59) 35 RESET button (p. 185) 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. 63) Press this button to display the details of image being...
...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 ... 77) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 59) 35 RESET button (p. 185) 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. 63) Press this button to display the details of image being...
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...difficult with higher zoom magnification, it securely with both hands. • When recording with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see on DVD-RAM disc and card. After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject... on . 13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of screen in which recording is possible will not change when manual focus is chosen). ...
...difficult with higher zoom magnification, it securely with both hands. • When recording with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see on DVD-RAM disc and card. After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject... on . 13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of screen in which recording is possible will not change when manual focus is chosen). ...
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Manual Focus m 6. Zoom 14. Disc/Card type 16. p 7. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Recording mode 13. e 2. Exposure ... for details. Program AE k 3. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation: It is different from the actual display. *Not displayed on DZ-MV750MA. Video flash* 10. White balance n 4.
Manual Focus m 6. Zoom 14. Disc/Card type 16. p 7. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Recording mode 13. e 2. Exposure ... for details. Program AE k 3. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation: It is different from the actual display. *Not displayed on DZ-MV750MA. Video flash* 10. White balance n 4.
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...Auto b : Sports c : Portrait d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 54 Program AE (only in movie recording mode) 14. Backlight compensation (p. 77) No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON...OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Manual focus (p. 75) 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) (p. 95) No ...
...Auto b : Sports c : Portrait d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Exposure correction No display : Auto : Manual English 54 Program AE (only in movie recording mode) 14. Backlight compensation (p. 77) No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON...OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Manual focus (p. 75) 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) (p. 95) No ...
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... will display a mirror image (left and right reversed). • If the LCD screen is set to the original status from the position with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is very low, and the display will blink. No warning/message (see page 90). The message ... LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. R • An unusable card is loaded. • An attempt to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction...
... will display a mirror image (left and right reversed). • If the LCD screen is set to the original status from the position with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is very low, and the display will blink. No warning/message (see page 90). The message ... LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. R • An unusable card is loaded. • An attempt to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction...
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...zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on the recording conditions (manual focus). With auto focus, no indication will be restored. 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on the LCD screen. You can also manually focus a subject, depending on ..., focus will be faulty when you can also manually focus a subject depending on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus),...
...zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on the recording conditions (manual focus). With auto focus, no indication will be restored. 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on the LCD screen. You can also manually focus a subject, depending on ..., focus will be faulty when you can also manually focus a subject depending on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus),...
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Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 76 which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): 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 76 which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): 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.
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... adjustment bar 0:00:00 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 "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is not too dark. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. English BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. Backlight correction icon 0:00...
... adjustment bar 0:00:00 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 "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is not too dark. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. English BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. Backlight correction icon 0:00...
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... after recording with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning the DVD video camera/recorder off . Di g . It is recommended that you wish to DZ-GX20MA, the built-in video flash in DZ-GX20MA will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . • When recording dark subjects, the...in dark place or in a spot lit from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be in clear focus even if...
... after recording with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning the DVD video camera/recorder off . Di g . It is recommended that you wish to DZ-GX20MA, the built-in video flash in DZ-GX20MA will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . • When recording dark subjects, the...in dark place or in a spot lit from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be in clear focus even if...
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Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on TV screen. 123 Note: • Adjust...
Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on TV screen. 123 Note: • Adjust...
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... back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. Note: • When playing back disc on the recorded status of a DVD-R disc not 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 this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing...
... back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. Note: • When playing back disc on the recorded status of a DVD-R disc not 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 this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing...
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... the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded. • The LCD monitor light allows you use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 75). 3 Press the MENU button to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place. • An after-image will light white. Zoom Spo...
... the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded. • The LCD monitor light allows you use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 75). 3 Press the MENU button to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place. • An after-image will light white. Zoom Spo...
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...RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p. 92) h Outdoor To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Do not block the infrared sensor (see ...If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to end the setting. on the recording conditions. ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance ...
...RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p. 92) h Outdoor To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Do not block the infrared sensor (see ...If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to end the setting. on the recording conditions. ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance ...
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...be set the white balance for appropriate colors. • The setting will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on next time. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. If ...focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 75). 2...
...be set the white balance for appropriate colors. • The setting will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on next time. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. If ...focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 75). 2...