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...This could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause malfunctions. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to clean the lens, use a generally available 8 cm CD... could occur. • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with vinyl sheet, etc. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not ...
...This could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause malfunctions. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to clean the lens, use a generally available 8 cm CD... could occur. • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with vinyl sheet, etc. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not ...
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...camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. such as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. condensation (vapor in a dry place for a long .../PC indicator will discharge as entering a lodge from it is being written to any of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is great - If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside : Turn the...
...camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. such as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. condensation (vapor in a dry place for a long .../PC indicator will discharge as entering a lodge from it is being written to any of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is great - If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside : Turn the...
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.... It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it near a heater. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for trial recording. If ...the humidity is high, the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become very high in...
.... It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it near a heater. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for trial recording. If ...the humidity is high, the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become very high in...
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... DZ-GX20MA are different, the method of this text. 9 The expression "press the C button" will actually see in this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery...
... DZ-GX20MA are different, the method of this text. 9 The expression "press the C button" will actually see in this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery...
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... AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 31 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 32 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 32 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 33 ATTACHING LENS CAP 33 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 34 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR ... AND TIME 39 Setting Up the Battery 40 CHARGING BATTERY 40 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO 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 ...
... AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 31 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 32 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 32 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 33 ATTACHING LENS CAP 33 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 34 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR ... AND TIME 39 Setting Up the Battery 40 CHARGING BATTERY 40 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO 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 ...
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...have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20MA only. Charge it before use . Charge it before use . DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. If swallowed, consult a ...physician immediately for this to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use...
...have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20MA only. Charge it before use . Charge it before use . DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. If swallowed, consult a ...physician immediately for this to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use...
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...accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 18 PHOTO button (p. 52) 19 DISC EJECT button (p. 46) Press down and release this button to open the cover of disc insertion block. 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 41) Press this button when ...removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 41) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 50) 24 LOCK switch (p. 51) It is recommended that you set...
...accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 18 PHOTO button (p. 52) 19 DISC EJECT button (p. 46) Press down and release this button to open the cover of disc insertion block. 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 41) Press this button when ...removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 41) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 50) 24 LOCK switch (p. 51) It is recommended that you set...
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...: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to the base of your thumb. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. setting up to fall .... Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the...
...: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to the base of your thumb. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. setting up to fall .... Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the...
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... the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Battery holder REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR... in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in accordance with the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. Warning: • KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. • IF SWALLOWED ...
... the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Battery holder REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR... in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in accordance with the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. Warning: • KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. • IF SWALLOWED ...
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...the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. ●Using Remote Control Point the remote control to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by remote control. • If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on DVD video...Hitachi VCRs. The remote controllable distance is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery...
...the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. ●Using Remote Control Point the remote control to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by remote control. • If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on DVD video...Hitachi VCRs. The remote controllable distance is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery...
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Choosing "NO" will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set in memory. SETTING DATE AND TIME Set ... Press the MENU button. The date and time will be set date will be selected. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN RAM depends on the date display format (set the current date and time. Zoom : 40x...end of screen for the month, press the c button to select the digit to set up in battery will be first highlighted.] Note: After setting the figure for setting day, year or time. 5 Press...
Choosing "NO" will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set in memory. SETTING DATE AND TIME Set ... Press the MENU button. The date and time will be set date will be selected. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN RAM depends on the date display format (set the current date and time. Zoom : 40x...end of screen for the month, press the c button to select the digit to set up in battery will be first highlighted.] Note: After setting the figure for setting day, year or time. 5 Press...
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... 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 batteries 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-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA has not...
... 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 batteries 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-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA has not...
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...Make sure that the battery is heard. English 41 Note: • For safety, be down the BATTERY EJECT button, slide the battery upward to remove it . 1 While holding down . REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it . Terminal.... ●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-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX20MA): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will ...
...Make sure that the battery is heard. English 41 Note: • For safety, be down the BATTERY EJECT button, slide the battery upward to remove it . 1 While holding down . REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it . Terminal.... ●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-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX20MA): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will ...
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... 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 LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor DZ-GX20MA approx. 125 min approx...
... 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 LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor DZ-GX20MA approx. 125 min approx...
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...: When you store it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be shortened. BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully... charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the memory effect, you do not store the...
...: When you store it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be shortened. BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully... charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the memory effect, you do not store the...
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... to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. DC power cord English 44 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... images, or use it indoors. Using other end of DC power cord into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder.
... to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. DC power cord English 44 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... images, or use it indoors. Using other end of DC power cord into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder.
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...when using card. ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this case, refer to "Check 4" on page... 171 and take some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after the disc was inserted, it must recognize...if a long time has elapsed after power is lit or blinking, do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger. 45 In this time, no operation, such as recording, can immediately record or...
...when using card. ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this case, refer to "Check 4" on page... 171 and take some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after the disc was inserted, it must recognize...if a long time has elapsed after power is lit or blinking, do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger. 45 In this time, no operation, such as recording, can immediately record or...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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...it. Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the cover of disc insertion block will blink on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once, and then... release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open . English 48 In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover...
...it. Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the cover of disc insertion block will blink on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once, and then... release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open . English 48 In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover...
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... have a function that 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 the "O" position from the stereo microphone on the front of... be reset to "0:00:00". • Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could damage the data (see pages 7 and 171) • Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger after pausing during recording, while message "DISC ACCESS" is...
... have a function that 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 the "O" position from the stereo microphone on the front of... be reset to "0:00:00". • Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could damage the data (see pages 7 and 171) • Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger after pausing during recording, while message "DISC ACCESS" is...