Owners Guide
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... user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-right law may appear as the LCD panel stretches the limits of copyrighted materials. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ...
... user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-right law may appear as the LCD panel stretches the limits of copyrighted materials. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ...
Owners Guide
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... Power 22 Changing the display language 22 Setting the date and time 23 Recording Movies to the HDD 24 Recording Movies to a DVD 25 Recording Stills to an SD card 27 Playing Recorded Movies/Stills 28 Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills 29 Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards 30 About HDD/DVD 31 About cards 33 Cautions for discs and cards 33 Inserting a DVD 34 When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW .......... 36 Battery Pack 37 CHARGE lamp status and charging time ..... 37 Recording time with a fully charged battery. 37 Connecting the camcorder...
... Power 22 Changing the display language 22 Setting the date and time 23 Recording Movies to the HDD 24 Recording Movies to a DVD 25 Recording Stills to an SD card 27 Playing Recorded Movies/Stills 28 Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills 29 Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards 30 About HDD/DVD 31 About cards 33 Cautions for discs and cards 33 Inserting a DVD 34 When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW .......... 36 Battery Pack 37 CHARGE lamp status and charging time ..... 37 Recording time with a fully charged battery. 37 Connecting the camcorder...
Owners Guide
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... Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail 111 Formatting the HDD/DVD/CARD 112 Protecting the HDD/DVD 113 Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on the Medium (Capacity 114 Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category 114 Viewing on the Other Devices 115 Connecting to Your TV for Viewing 115 Connecting to a TV 115 Viewing on your TV 116 Setting the on-screen display output On/Off (OSD Output 116 Playing back wide-mode images on a 4:3 TV (TV Type 117 Viewing...
... Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail 111 Formatting the HDD/DVD/CARD 112 Protecting the HDD/DVD 113 Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on the Medium (Capacity 114 Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category 114 Viewing on the Other Devices 115 Connecting to Your TV for Viewing 115 Connecting to a TV 115 Viewing on your TV 116 Setting the on-screen display output On/Off (OSD Output 116 Playing back wide-mode images on a 4:3 TV (TV Type 117 Viewing...
Owners Guide
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... the standards stated in "Recording format" (p.174). HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Capacity Maximum movie recording time External input function DZ-HS903A Approx. 30 GB Approx. 11 hours (FINE mode) Equipped DZ-HS803A Approx. 8 GB Approx. 3 hours (FINE mode) Not equipped About operations using the cursor Use the cursor d/c/f/e to play the disc on devices that appear on the LCD screen. YES NO Re-recordable DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) Playable on a DVD player/recorder? „ Choosing a disc to suit your purpose...
... the standards stated in "Recording format" (p.174). HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Capacity Maximum movie recording time External input function DZ-HS903A Approx. 30 GB Approx. 11 hours (FINE mode) Equipped DZ-HS803A Approx. 8 GB Approx. 3 hours (FINE mode) Not equipped About operations using the cursor Use the cursor d/c/f/e to play the disc on devices that appear on the LCD screen. YES NO Re-recordable DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) Playable on a DVD player/recorder? „ Choosing a disc to suit your purpose...
Owners Guide
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... output signals only.) The DZ-HS803A has no external input function. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) Use to power the camcorder from external AV devices using the USB cable. 13 The DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from an AC power outlet, and to the AC outlet. Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to the camcorder. Lithium battery (CR2032) To power the remote control. DC power cord...
... output signals only.) The DZ-HS803A has no external input function. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) Use to power the camcorder from external AV devices using the USB cable. 13 The DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from an AC power outlet, and to the AC outlet. Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to the camcorder. Lithium battery (CR2032) To power the remote control. DC power cord...
Owners Guide
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... adapter/charger allows you to check on charging time, see p.37. Plug in this manual. 21 CHARGE indicator Let's Get Started If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected. Notes • Charge battery pack in temperatures above +50ºF (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable...
... adapter/charger allows you to check on charging time, see p.37. Plug in this manual. 21 CHARGE indicator Let's Get Started If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected. Notes • Charge battery pack in temperatures above +50ºF (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable...
Owners Guide
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... in movie recording mode (HDD/DVD) : "Input Source" is "CAMERA" and in still recording mode (Card) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode (still capture quality for a movie from a connected external device) is "Field". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode is "Frame". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) 16:9 mode (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) No icon : Off : On Program AE (p.67) No icon : Auto : Sports : Portrait : Spotlight : Sand & Snow : Low Light Backlight Compensation (p.67) No icon : Off : On Electronic Image...
... in movie recording mode (HDD/DVD) : "Input Source" is "CAMERA" and in still recording mode (Card) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode (still capture quality for a movie from a connected external device) is "Field". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode is "Frame". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) 16:9 mode (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) No icon : Off : On Program AE (p.67) No icon : Auto : Sports : Portrait : Spotlight : Sand & Snow : Low Light Backlight Compensation (p.67) No icon : Off : On Electronic Image...
Owners Guide
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... Recording Techniques 60 five minutes during record pause mode. p.74 You can select the display language. When set to use the LCD setup and initial setup Menu items Explanation of functions Initial value LCD Setup LCD Adjust Color Level Adjusts the color level of the LCD monitor. - Periodically (once every six months) recharge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet or attaching a charged battery pack to retain the date and time in rechargeable battery to the camcorder while leaving the camcorder turned...
... Recording Techniques 60 five minutes during record pause mode. p.74 You can select the display language. When set to use the LCD setup and initial setup Menu items Explanation of functions Initial value LCD Setup LCD Adjust Color Level Adjusts the color level of the LCD monitor. - Periodically (once every six months) recharge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet or attaching a charged battery pack to retain the date and time in rechargeable battery to the camcorder while leaving the camcorder turned...
Owners Guide
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...", movies are recorded in memory even if the power is set to an FINE equivalent. Switching movie quality 1 During record pause, press MENU. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW Recording Movies for Wide-Screen TVs (16:9) If you intend to view recorded movies on the LCD screen differs according to the "16:9" setting as follows. 75 Approx. 6 hrs. DVD movie quality and recordable time Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 18 mins. HDD movie quality and recordable time (DZ-HS903A) Video Mode Quality Recordable time...
...", movies are recorded in memory even if the power is set to an FINE equivalent. Switching movie quality 1 During record pause, press MENU. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW Recording Movies for Wide-Screen TVs (16:9) If you intend to view recorded movies on the LCD screen differs according to the "16:9" setting as follows. 75 Approx. 6 hrs. DVD movie quality and recordable time Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 18 mins. HDD movie quality and recordable time (DZ-HS903A) Video Mode Quality Recordable time...
Owners Guide
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... dubbed on one disc, see "Storage capacity of HDD/DVD/Card" (p.175). Dubbing on the DVD used (p.176). Dubbing on DVD HDD This camcorder allows you to choose from all scenes recorded on the HDD to a DVD, beginning with a battery connected. Dubbing is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will vary depending on DVD 80 Hints for finalization *2 Two DVDs are as follows: VIDEO Mode XTRA Required time*1 Approx. 23 mins...
... dubbed on one disc, see "Storage capacity of HDD/DVD/Card" (p.175). Dubbing on the DVD used (p.176). Dubbing on DVD HDD This camcorder allows you to choose from all scenes recorded on the HDD to a DVD, beginning with a battery connected. Dubbing is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will vary depending on DVD 80 Hints for finalization *2 Two DVDs are as follows: VIDEO Mode XTRA Required time*1 Approx. 23 mins...
Owners Guide
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... make new recordings until the protect setting is not the HDD). 2 Press , then press MENU. Editing 113 Select "HDD Setting" or "DVD Setting" For "HDD Setting", select "Protect HDD" then press the 3 confirmation button. Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. • To quit protecting, select "NO" before pressing the confirmation button. Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. • When using the USB cable and format a DVD or card set in...
... make new recordings until the protect setting is not the HDD). 2 Press , then press MENU. Editing 113 Select "HDD Setting" or "DVD Setting" For "HDD Setting", select "Protect HDD" then press the 3 confirmation button. Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. • To quit protecting, select "NO" before pressing the confirmation button. Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. • When using the USB cable and format a DVD or card set in...
Owners Guide
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... A/V device using the battery pack to secure the power supply during dubbing. • If the other A/V device To A/V terminal AV/S cable (provided) * The S-Video connector is HITACHI brand, the A/V device may respond to the camcorder's remote control. Turn on the camcorder and switch the "Input Source" setting to "CAMERA". 122 Press the camcorder's record button. Dubbing With Another Audio/Video (A/V) Device HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Notes • Before making the connection, turn off , the "Input...
... A/V device using the battery pack to secure the power supply during dubbing. • If the other A/V device To A/V terminal AV/S cable (provided) * The S-Video connector is HITACHI brand, the A/V device may respond to the camcorder's remote control. Turn on the camcorder and switch the "Input Source" setting to "CAMERA". 122 Press the camcorder's record button. Dubbing With Another Audio/Video (A/V) Device HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Notes • Before making the connection, turn off , the "Input...
Owners Guide
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... HDD (DVD when DVD is running. Connect the camcorder to the 1 Macintosh using this camcorder must be used to burn a DVD-VR (DVDRAM/DVD-RW) disc. • With scenes recorded on a DVDRW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, no recording date/time will appear. You can play back a video file, edit it and create a DVD-Video. The following shows the basic operations of ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM allows you wish to use with the software for detailed instructions...
... HDD (DVD when DVD is running. Connect the camcorder to the 1 Macintosh using this camcorder must be used to burn a DVD-VR (DVDRAM/DVD-RW) disc. • With scenes recorded on a DVDRW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, no recording date/time will appear. You can play back a video file, edit it and create a DVD-Video. The following shows the basic operations of ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM allows you wish to use with the software for detailed instructions...
Owners Guide
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.... Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page DVD error has occurred. Unfinalizing is STD. Turn off . Use a DVD-RAM or DVD- STD. * "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW 76 (VF mode) disc, and "+RW" will appear when using a +RW disc. Select 80 another scene, or use another DVD. Drive overheat. "STD" and 16:9 mode "On". The video file will appear when a disc error occurs during dubbing. DVD must be - replace the disc with a combination of a disc. DVD-R*, Input...
.... Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page DVD error has occurred. Unfinalizing is STD. Turn off . Use a DVD-RAM or DVD- STD. * "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW 76 (VF mode) disc, and "+RW" will appear when using a +RW disc. Select 80 another scene, or use another DVD. Drive overheat. "STD" and 16:9 mode "On". The video file will appear when a disc error occurs during dubbing. DVD must be - replace the disc with a combination of a disc. DVD-R*, Input...
Owners Guide
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... execute system reset. 172 is larger than the free this camcorder, and then connect the AC 38 adapter/charger and turn the power switch to be entered. Divide the scene, and then dub it. Delete unnecessary scenes. 95, 99 Scenes over limit. HDD error has An HDD error probably occurred during all registered scenes of the scene to "HDD". occurred. The video file will be deleted and no...
... execute system reset. 172 is larger than the free this camcorder, and then connect the AC 38 adapter/charger and turn the power switch to be entered. Divide the scene, and then dub it. Delete unnecessary scenes. 95, 99 Scenes over limit. HDD error has An HDD error probably occurred during all registered scenes of the scene to "HDD". occurred. The video file will be deleted and no...
Owners Guide
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... DVD-R/DVD-RW. (Note that you have already installed the driver speed) connection provided with an MPEG 2 ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM for playback. Additional Information 164 It takes a long time If you are editing a video file whose contents are different to a finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW.) "Hardware Exit Windows®, and then disconnect the camcorder. playback component adopted. actual recording from those of the project settings, it is used. problem...
... DVD-R/DVD-RW. (Note that you have already installed the driver speed) connection provided with an MPEG 2 ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM for playback. Additional Information 164 It takes a long time If you are editing a video file whose contents are different to a finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW.) "Hardware Exit Windows®, and then disconnect the camcorder. playback component adopted. actual recording from those of the project settings, it is used. problem...
Owners Guide
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... some time before turning the power switch off last. card is correctly set to sleep mode? the LCD screen. Some vibrations are These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/DVD felt or slight sound is exposed to strong vibrations. mechanism. • No operation can In the following cases, it . 34 Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn on • Is the camcorder set . 17 The lithium battery may...
... some time before turning the power switch off last. card is correctly set to sleep mode? the LCD screen. Some vibrations are These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/DVD felt or slight sound is exposed to strong vibrations. mechanism. • No operation can In the following cases, it . 34 Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn on • Is the camcorder set . 17 The lithium battery may...
Owners Guide
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... power switch to "OFF" to remove the DVD from the camcorder. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. z List of setting items Menu item (1st level) Camera Functions Setup Record Functions Setup LCD Setup Date Setup Initial Setup Menu item (2nd level) Program AE White Bal. Zoom MIC. The camcorder may erase the scenes recorded on the disc or card inserted. 172 Additional Information ElS Dig. All settings will also be reset. Filter Flash VIDEO mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output LCD Adjust Date Set Date Mode...
... power switch to "OFF" to remove the DVD from the camcorder. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. z List of setting items Menu item (1st level) Camera Functions Setup Record Functions Setup LCD Setup Date Setup Initial Setup Menu item (2nd level) Program AE White Bal. Zoom MIC. The camcorder may erase the scenes recorded on the disc or card inserted. 172 Additional Information ElS Dig. All settings will also be reset. Filter Flash VIDEO mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output LCD Adjust Date Set Date Mode...
Owners Guide
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... operating altitude (when using HDD) 9,842 feet (3,000 m) or less Weight DZ-HS903A: Approx. 490 g (without battery pack nor disc) DZ-HS803A: Approx. 450 g (without battery pack nor disc) Total weight when recording DZ-HS903A: Approx. 565 g (When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S) DZ-HS803A: Approx. 525 g (When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S) Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Lens cap and lens cap string, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, USB cable, Instruction manual * Specifications...
... operating altitude (when using HDD) 9,842 feet (3,000 m) or less Weight DZ-HS903A: Approx. 490 g (without battery pack nor disc) DZ-HS803A: Approx. 450 g (without battery pack nor disc) Total weight when recording DZ-HS903A: Approx. 565 g (When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S) DZ-HS803A: Approx. 525 g (When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S) Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Lens cap and lens cap string, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, USB cable, Instruction manual * Specifications...
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... insert/remove 27 CARD ACCESS indicator 15 Category 86, 114 Combine 105 Connecting TV 115 Copy 109 Copyright 12 D Date setup 23 Defaults 72, 172 Delete (edit 102 Delete (playlist 99 Delete (scene 102 Demo mode 61 Detail 111 Digital zoom 62 Disc navigation 48, 88 exit 49 Divide 103 Dubbing Dub mark 80 from HDD to disc 80 mark off 86 menu 82 DUBBING button 82 DVD available functions 30 cleaning...
... insert/remove 27 CARD ACCESS indicator 15 Category 86, 114 Combine 105 Connecting TV 115 Copy 109 Copyright 12 D Date setup 23 Defaults 72, 172 Delete (edit 102 Delete (playlist 99 Delete (scene 102 Demo mode 61 Detail 111 Digital zoom 62 Disc navigation 48, 88 exit 49 Divide 103 Dubbing Dub mark 80 from HDD to disc 80 mark off 86 menu 82 DUBBING button 82 DVD available functions 30 cleaning...
