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...and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We want this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Read This First To guide you can view the picture being recorded...to switch the language in the on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of provided CD-ROM (DZGX5080A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, and troubleshooting. Quick Index Available Discs 22 Recording Movie 39 ...
...and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We want this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Read This First To guide you can view the picture being recorded...to switch the language in the on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of provided CD-ROM (DZGX5080A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, and troubleshooting. Quick Index Available Discs 22 Recording Movie 39 ...
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...TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images 107 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 107 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A) Software Provided 108 Requirements of available PC 109 Installing Software 110 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable 113 USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC 116 ... USING MACINTOSH 122 IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC INTO MACINTOSH 123 CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC 124 Uninstalling Software 126 Contact The Following 126 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC 127 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories...
...TOC Recording (Dubbing) Images 107 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 107 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A) Software Provided 108 Requirements of available PC 109 Installing Software 110 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable 113 USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC 116 ... USING MACINTOSH 122 IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC INTO MACINTOSH 123 CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC 124 Uninstalling Software 126 Contact The Following 126 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC 127 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories...
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... English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): Portable power supply for this to clean discs. 15 Software CD-ROM: For DZ-GX5080A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and ...AC adapter/charger. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to hang it before use. DC power cord: ...
... English Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): Portable power supply for this to clean discs. 15 Software CD-ROM: For DZ-GX5080A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and ...AC adapter/charger. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to hang it before use. DC power cord: ...
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... available; -: Not available *1: Playable on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are used . *7: Finalize the disc when editing/playing back on PC. *8: DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A cannot be connected to a PC. 21 If the initialization format differs, the media can be initialized on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD... media that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and then used. *5: To additionally record, the finalized disc must be unfinalized. *6: The provided software is used .
... available; -: Not available *1: Playable on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are used . *7: Finalize the disc when editing/playing back on PC. *8: DZ-GX5020A/GX5000A cannot be connected to a PC. 21 If the initialization format differs, the media can be initialized on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD... media that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and then used. *5: To additionally record, the finalized disc must be unfinalized. *6: The provided software is used .
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...The disc must be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used if they are removed from the package, but not finalized: Using any other than DZ-GX5080A/ GX5020A/GX5000A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will make adjustments when it . This...Function Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with handling it is not guaranteed. Note: • It is provided *1. Also allows ...
...The disc must be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used if they are removed from the package, but not finalized: Using any other than DZ-GX5080A/ GX5020A/GX5000A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will make adjustments when it . This...Function Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with handling it is not guaranteed. Note: • It is provided *1. Also allows ...
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Erasure prevention switch Locked status COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD • It is recommended that you physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on it . • Do not expose card to water. • Do not use or store card in the ...
Erasure prevention switch Locked status COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD • It is recommended that you physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on it . • Do not expose card to water. • Do not use or store card in the ...
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...DVD-RW/DVD-R) by importing the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC. English 12/3 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A) Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into Macintosh. The provided CD-ROM... ImageMixer 3 This allows you to import the images recorded on QuickTime MPEG-2 playback component and only video is played back. • The software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM This allows you to import the images recorded on the DVD...
...DVD-RW/DVD-R) by importing the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC. English 12/3 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A) Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into Macintosh. The provided CD-ROM... ImageMixer 3 This allows you to import the images recorded on QuickTime MPEG-2 playback component and only video is played back. • The software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, using ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM This allows you to import the images recorded on the DVD...
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...) Graphics accelerator with VRAM of the PC before installing software. • Operation is not supported. - English Before unpacking the provided software CD-ROM, read the License Agreement on Windows Vista: URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ • Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible, with...
...) Graphics accelerator with VRAM of the PC before installing software. • Operation is not supported. - English Before unpacking the provided software CD-ROM, read the License Agreement on Windows Vista: URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ • Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible, with...
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... then click "Next". If the "Choose setting language" screen does not appear, use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the drive in which the software is located, and then double-click the setup.exe icon in which the CDROM is installed, click "Next". If you accept the contents, choose "I accept... license agreement: Carefully read the license agreement: If you wish to change the folder in it. (Extension "exe" may not appear depending on . English Installing Software [When using the PC, terminate all running software programs. 2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-
... then click "Next". If the "Choose setting language" screen does not appear, use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the drive in which the software is located, and then double-click the setup.exe icon in which the CDROM is installed, click "Next". If you accept the contents, choose "I accept... license agreement: Carefully read the license agreement: If you wish to change the folder in it. (Extension "exe" may not appear depending on . English Installing Software [When using the PC, terminate all running software programs. 2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-
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... from the PC. Click 8 Executing installation: The setups for installation are using Easy CD Creator 5, click "Yes", and do not install ImageMixer 3. 111 Installing the software is installed, Easy CD Creator 5 may start depending on screen to install Direct X. Click Note: • After installation is finished, the installation of Direct X may...
... from the PC. Click 8 Executing installation: The setups for installation are using Easy CD Creator 5, click "Yes", and do not install ImageMixer 3. 111 Installing the software is installed, Easy CD Creator 5 may start depending on screen to install Direct X. Click Note: • After installation is finished, the installation of Direct X may...
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... close and installation will be installed. If you accept the license agreement, click "I agree". * With the provided software for Macintosh, the language used when installing the software, and then carefully read the license agreement: If you agree with OS will automatically be complete: Remove the CD-ROM... : Click "Continue". Then click "Install". Setting language when installing 5 Choose the installation destination and type of the PC before installing software. Set the language to be used with the contents, choose "Continue". Click 112 The installer will appear.
... close and installation will be installed. If you accept the license agreement, click "I agree". * With the provided software for Macintosh, the language used when installing the software, and then carefully read the license agreement: If you agree with OS will automatically be complete: Remove the CD-ROM... : Click "Continue". Then click "Install". Setting language when installing 5 Choose the installation destination and type of the PC before installing software. Set the language to be used with the contents, choose "Continue". Click 112 The installer will appear.
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...set to the JPEG images. Double-click the removable disc icon displayed on the screen: The contents on the card will depend on the software environment used .) [When using ImageMixer 3. Double-click this DVD video camera/recorder in "DCIM" - The photos recorded on another DCF conforming...icon: The contents of card can use ImageMixer 3 to import photos into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect it will depend on the software environment used .) ●Handling photos Photos are stored in JPEG format: Use the application that conforms to "O" or "N", it will be recognized...
...set to the JPEG images. Double-click the removable disc icon displayed on the screen: The contents on the card will depend on the software environment used .) [When using ImageMixer 3. Double-click this DVD video camera/recorder in "DCIM" - The photos recorded on another DCF conforming...icon: The contents of card can use ImageMixer 3 to import photos into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect it will depend on the software environment used .) ●Handling photos Photos are stored in JPEG format: Use the application that conforms to "O" or "N", it will be recognized...
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... camera/recorder is turned off using power switch • Do not use the PC to delete any video files recorded on disc: Use the provided software. A disc loaded in Trash Box: The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open . Do not use Explorer to operate any...
... camera/recorder is turned off using power switch • Do not use the PC to delete any video files recorded on disc: Use the provided software. A disc loaded in Trash Box: The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open . Do not use Explorer to operate any...
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... will sometimes take no less than a few minutes. [When using Windows] Make sure that the SD memory card is not being accessed by the PC software on PC, and that the CARD ACCESS indicator on DVD video camera/recorder (see page 100). • Some DVD-ROM drives cannot read a DVD-RW... goes out. USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC If you have a PC with the drive conforming to the disc used, and the application software, you use it on the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 7) is not compatible with DVD-ROM drive (reading only). Note: • When writing images...
... will sometimes take no less than a few minutes. [When using Windows] Make sure that the SD memory card is not being accessed by the PC software on PC, and that the CARD ACCESS indicator on DVD video camera/recorder (see page 100). • Some DVD-ROM drives cannot read a DVD-RW... goes out. USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC If you have a PC with the drive conforming to the disc used, and the application software, you use it on the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 7) is not compatible with DVD-ROM drive (reading only). Note: • When writing images...
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Note: • The provided software cannot be used to be played back, and then click "Playback" at ...you wish to play back the video file, edit it and create a DVD-Video. "Applications" - Click "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed on the left of screen: The images recorded on Macintosh for detailed instructions of Macintosh. 2 Start ImageMixer 3 ...for DVDCAM. 3 Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. The following shows the basic operations of DVD player, from the "Apple" menu choose "System Preferences", "CDs&...
Note: • The provided software cannot be used to be played back, and then click "Playback" at ...you wish to play back the video file, edit it and create a DVD-Video. "Applications" - Click "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed on the left of screen: The images recorded on Macintosh for detailed instructions of Macintosh. 2 Start ImageMixer 3 ...for DVDCAM. 3 Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. The following shows the basic operations of DVD player, from the "Apple" menu choose "System Preferences", "CDs&...
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... between PC and this DVD video camera/recorder should be directed to: PIXELA PC Software Support Center +1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html ●For inquiries on the login user name. • Administrator authority... is required for uninstallation. Note: • After uninstalling software, be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the ...
... between PC and this DVD video camera/recorder should be directed to: PIXELA PC Software Support Center +1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html ●For inquiries on the login user name. • Administrator authority... is required for uninstallation. Note: • After uninstalling software, be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the ...
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... or thumbnails set on DVD recorders/players, etc. And note that conform to PC. Take care that provided with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected via USB hub or to a USB port on PC rear panel. If... video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected to disc, the disc will then be unusable. Do not unplug cables while the disc in the provided software. Do not use a battery, but if the DVD video camera/recorder cuts off , it to PC: The DVD video camera/recorder can be played on...
... or thumbnails set on DVD recorders/players, etc. And note that conform to PC. Take care that provided with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected via USB hub or to a USB port on PC rear panel. If... video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected to disc, the disc will then be unusable. Do not unplug cables while the disc in the provided software. Do not use a battery, but if the DVD video camera/recorder cuts off , it to PC: The DVD video camera/recorder can be played on...
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... using a +RW. DVD-R* Disc, 16:9 With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, the setting of entered scenes has reached the limit that has executed software-protect. DVD-RAM disc. DVD-RAM loaded in this case, use another card. 77, 145 132 No 100 finalization is placed in recording information may... disc or use another disc. 77 Disc has no play list stored. 91 Disc includes protected The disc may not be added. Disc must be software protected from the DVD video camera/ recorder. 106 DVD recorder. • See *5 on page 135. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for...
... using a +RW. DVD-R* Disc, 16:9 With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, the setting of entered scenes has reached the limit that has executed software-protect. DVD-RAM disc. DVD-RAM loaded in this case, use another card. 77, 145 132 No 100 finalization is placed in recording information may... disc or use another disc. 77 Disc has no play list stored. 91 Disc includes protected The disc may not be added. Disc must be software protected from the DVD video camera/ recorder. 106 DVD recorder. • See *5 on page 135. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for...
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...109 Movies are using ImageMixer 3 an MPEG file imported uses the audio format of AC3 audio, no audio will be used after the creating software of your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to starting ImageMixer 3. English When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC Symptom ... No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on the back of PC. turn it is recommended that your PC. provided software has - playback component adopted. 139 If your PC is a desktop type, it off. Use ImageMixer 3 for 122 with USB connection, the ...
...109 Movies are using ImageMixer 3 an MPEG file imported uses the audio format of AC3 audio, no audio will be used after the creating software of your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to starting ImageMixer 3. English When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC Symptom ... No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on the back of PC. turn it is recommended that your PC. provided software has - playback component adopted. 139 If your PC is a desktop type, it off. Use ImageMixer 3 for 122 with USB connection, the ...
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... accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S output cable, Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-GX5020A/ DZ-GX5000A), PC connection cable (not provided with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM disc used) approx. 3.2W (in FINE mode) Varies depending...104ºF (0 - 40ºC) (less than 80%). 32 - 86ºF (0 - 30ºC) when connected to PC USB port) ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A) Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption When recording with DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A), Disc cleaning cloth 144
... accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S output cable, Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-GX5020A/ DZ-GX5000A), PC connection cable (not provided with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM disc used) approx. 3.2W (in FINE mode) Varies depending...104ºF (0 - 40ºC) (less than 80%). 32 - 86ºF (0 - 30ºC) when connected to PC USB port) ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A) Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption When recording with DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A), Disc cleaning cloth 144