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... DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Keep it is the same as that for future reference. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for DZ-GX20MA. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for...
... DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Keep it is the same as that for future reference. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for DZ-GX20MA. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for...
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...to the inside part of copyrighted materials. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). In certain circumstances, copyright law may appear as the LCD panel stretches the limits of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. More...: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any kind of contact with Canadian ICES-003. If the camera/recorder...
...to the inside part of copyrighted materials. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). In certain circumstances, copyright law may appear as the LCD panel stretches the limits of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. More...: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to make any kind of contact with Canadian ICES-003. If the camera/recorder...
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... In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning...
... In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning...
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... current technology, and does not indicate a fault that you push the LCD surface, unevenness in a place where it on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using a tripod, firmly secure the... a hard object or let it fall . This shows the limitations of highly precise technology. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust 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...
... current technology, and does not indicate a fault that you push the LCD surface, unevenness in a place where it on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using a tripod, firmly secure the... a hard object or let it fall . This shows the limitations of highly precise technology. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust 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...
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...direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction or a fire could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for a long time: This could corrode, which the DVD video camera/recorder is not necessary when using ...insecticide. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser...
...direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction or a fire could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for a long time: This could corrode, which the DVD video camera/recorder is not necessary when using ...insecticide. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser...
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...at time of purchase: • Charge it for a while before using it again. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will light for a long time continuously ...: − 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 disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs, do...
...at time of purchase: • Charge it for a while before using it again. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will light for a long time continuously ...: − 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 disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs, do...
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...analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be restored. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery... recorded contents cannot be deleted for home-use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is high, the lens could be damaged. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is...
...analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be restored. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery... recorded contents cannot be deleted for home-use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is high, the lens could be damaged. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is...
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...DVD-RW/DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA... 50 Playing Back 59 Connecting to a TV 80 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual, and get to know Hitachi. Get to know your business. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The ...
...DVD-RW/DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA... 50 Playing Back 59 Connecting to a TV 80 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual, and get to know Hitachi. Get to know your business. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The ...
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.... Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons With a DVD, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of DVD English 11 The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. ●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with ...tape (p. 86) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list and dub...
.... Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons With a DVD, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of DVD English 11 The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. ●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with ...tape (p. 86) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list and dub...
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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... 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 ...
... 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... 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 ...
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...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 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 83...
...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 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 83...
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...DISC 136 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY 136 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO 137 FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC 138 Others 139 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY 139 PLAYING ...to Video Editing Software........... 161 Subsidiary Information Introduction to read the following before opening the package of Demonstration 165 Terminology 166 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - TOC CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE).......... 127 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH 128 ...
...DISC 136 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY 136 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO 137 FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC 138 Others 139 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY 139 PLAYING ...to Video Editing Software........... 161 Subsidiary Information Introduction to read the following before opening the package of Demonstration 165 Terminology 166 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - TOC CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE).......... 127 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH 128 ...
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... camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this DVD video camera/recorder. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. English 15 For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. PC connection cable: Use this DVD protect the lens. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC...
... camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this DVD video camera/recorder. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. English 15 For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only. PC connection cable: Use this DVD protect the lens. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC...
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... only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of DZGX20MA, DZ-MV780MA and DZMV750MA are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light 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 red...
... only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of DZGX20MA, DZ-MV780MA and DZMV750MA are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light 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 red...
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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...
... 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...
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... button (p. 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..., 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
... button (p. 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..., 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
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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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... Turntable 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). 12 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc...
... Turntable 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). 12 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc...
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... 3 When recording a video, press the REC button. OFF Note: • When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on the right of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 36).... 1 After recording is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. Pressing the REC button again will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop recording (O). 3 Start recording (p. ...
... 3 When recording a video, press the REC button. OFF Note: • When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on the right of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 36).... 1 After recording is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. Pressing the REC button again will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop recording (O). 3 Start recording (p. ...
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Note: • With 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 the ... 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...
Note: • With 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 the ... 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...