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...USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to avoid any inside... of copyrighted materials. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of the product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product...
...USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to avoid any inside... of copyrighted materials. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of the product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product...
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... In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
... In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
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... The LCD screen and viewfinder will be missing (black dots) or may fall . • When using the DVD video camera/recorder. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may occur. Among the total number of pixels ... or immediately after power is turned on it is subject to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Liquid crystal display (LCD) ...
... The LCD screen and viewfinder will be missing (black dots) or may fall . • When using the DVD video camera/recorder. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may occur. Among the total number of pixels ... or immediately after power is turned on it is subject to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Liquid crystal display (LCD) ...
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... dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause this DVD video camera/recorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is used near TV or radio: • This could cause noise to...camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is exclusively for a long time: This could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to appear on the TV screen or in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi...
... dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause this DVD video camera/recorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is used near TV or radio: • This could cause noise to...camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is exclusively for a long time: This could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to appear on the TV screen or in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi...
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...and do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. While it discharges on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. English The battery provided ...or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with the disc or card loaded in order to protect its characteristics.)...
...and do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. While it discharges on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. English The battery provided ...or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with the disc or card loaded in order to protect its characteristics.)...
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... The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. Copyright: • Data recorded...may be lost. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it near a heater. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video ...
... The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. Copyright: • Data recorded...may be lost. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it near a heater. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video ...
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...manual, and get to know Hitachi. English About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you , we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set...input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for the explanation in this page). • A detailed table of DZ-GX20MA are used . Get to match the disc or card you can view the picture being recorded or the...
...manual, and get to know Hitachi. English About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you , we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set...input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for the explanation in this page). • A detailed table of DZ-GX20MA are used . Get to match the disc or card you can view the picture being recorded or the...
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... edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 86) Using this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 150) You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. Original DVD being created Playback of Disc Navigation function and create an original...
... edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 86) Using this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 150) You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. Original DVD being created Playback of Disc Navigation function and create an original...
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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 AND CARD .......... 29 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD 30 SIZE 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 ...
...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 AND CARD .......... 29 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD 30 SIZE 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 ...
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... 78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79 Viewing on TV Screen 80 CONNECTING TO A TV 80 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 81 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 82 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC 82 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC 82 Recording (Dubbing) Images ...COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL 102 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 102 Initial Settings 103 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 103 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ...... 103 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 104 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 104 RESETTING...
... 78 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79 Viewing on TV Screen 80 CONNECTING TO A TV 80 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 81 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 82 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC 82 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC 82 Recording (Dubbing) Images ...COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL 102 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 102 Initial Settings 103 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 103 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ...... 103 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 104 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 104 RESETTING...
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... INSTALLING SOFTWARE 146 Creating DVD Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) from DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 150 INSERTING 3D TITLE IMAGES 152 CREATING A DVD VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) USING SCENES RECORDED ON MULTIPLE DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISCS....... 154 CAPTURING SCENES ON DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) INTO PC 156 DVD-MovieAlbumSE HDD MODE 158...
... INSTALLING SOFTWARE 146 Creating DVD Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) from DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 150 INSERTING 3D TITLE IMAGES 152 CREATING A DVD VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) USING SCENES RECORDED ON MULTIPLE DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISCS....... 154 CAPTURING SCENES ON DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) INTO PC 156 DVD-MovieAlbumSE HDD MODE 158...
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... Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20MA only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. Software CD-ROM: Use this DVD protect the lens. Lens cap and lens cap string: Single-sided 8 cm...
... Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20MA only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. Software CD-ROM: Use this DVD protect the lens. Lens cap and lens cap string: Single-sided 8 cm...
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.... 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) (p. 35) When the remote control is identical. DZGX20MA illustrations are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) Optical 16×...; zoom lens (for DZ-MV750MA only) (p. 57) 8 Lens hood (p. 58) ...
.... 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) (p. 35) When the remote control is identical. DZGX20MA illustrations are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) Optical 16×...; zoom lens (for DZ-MV750MA only) (p. 57) 8 Lens hood (p. 58) ...
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... viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is 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...
... viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is 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...
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...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 played back...and then press the center (A) to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu. 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod. 18 English 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL....
...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 played back...and then press the center (A) to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu. 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod. 18 English 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL....
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.../pause button (p. 59) 57 Stop button (p. 9, 59, 65) 58 Forward skip button (p. 61) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. English 19
.../pause button (p. 59) 57 Stop button (p. 9, 59, 65) 58 Forward skip button (p. 61) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. English 19
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... out the viewfinder (p. 37). 2 While holding down to record. If unformatted disc is finished, press the A button. Initializing the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc will stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT English 21 Recording will turn purple. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you...1 on p. 169 if recording is not possible with "O". • See Check 2 on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will be played back. 2 Press the C button to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc). The recorded scene will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on LCD monitor screen ...
... out the viewfinder (p. 37). 2 While holding down to record. If unformatted disc is finished, press the A button. Initializing the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc will stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT English 21 Recording will turn purple. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you...1 on p. 169 if recording is not possible with "O". • See Check 2 on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will be played back. 2 Press the C button to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc). The recorded scene will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on LCD monitor screen ...
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...DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in recording pause status: The recorded scene will turn purple. 2 While holding down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. 36). 1 Press the A button in a dark area (see page 79). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD... video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on p. 169 if recording is focused, the "m" indicator will be played back. 2 Press the C button to "P". OFF 4 Press the...
...DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in recording pause status: The recorded scene will turn purple. 2 While holding down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. 36). 1 Press the A button in a dark area (see page 79). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD... video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on p. 169 if recording is focused, the "m" indicator will be played back. 2 Press the C button to "P". OFF 4 Press the...
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... card. *4: When media that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and then used. *5: The provided software (DVD-MovieAlbumSE) is used. *6: The provided software (DVDfunSTUDIO) is used . English 24 DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) ● - - - ∴*1*2 ● *2 - - ● ● ● *5 - - - - ● *6 DVD-R 2 SD memory card - ● ● - -*3 - ● *4 - ● - ● - - ●...
... card. *4: When media that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and then used. *5: The provided software (DVD-MovieAlbumSE) is used. *6: The provided software (DVDfunSTUDIO) is used . English 24 DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) ● - - - ∴*1*2 ● *2 - - ● ● ● *5 - - - - ● *6 DVD-R 2 SD memory card - ● ● - -*3 - ● *4 - ● - ● - - ●...
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... a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. Note: • It is recommended that you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA/DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen ... See below for information on DVD-R disc. AVAILABLE DISCS Available Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-RW [for General Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1x)] DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided ...
... a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. Note: • It is recommended that you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA/DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen ... See below for information on DVD-R disc. AVAILABLE DISCS Available Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-RW [for General Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1x)] DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided ...