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... sunlight, high temperatures, or near a flame source. 2 If the camcorder is dangerous to the inside part of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. ...user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may apply to private in places subject to qualified personnel. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/... SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.
... sunlight, high temperatures, or near a flame source. 2 If the camcorder is dangerous to the inside part of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. ...user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may apply to private in places subject to qualified personnel. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/... SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.
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... cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. SD logo is no guarantee that to radio communications. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Dolby Laboratories. Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of Dolby Laboratories. These limits are trademarks or brand names belonging to operate the equipment.
... cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. SD logo is no guarantee that to radio communications. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Dolby Laboratories. Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of Dolby Laboratories. These limits are trademarks or brand names belonging to operate the equipment.
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Be sure to read this information 11 Checking Provided Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14 How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor 19 How to Change the LCD Brightness 20 Let's Get Started 21 Preparing 21 Setting up ... Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Introduction 8 This camcorder makes all of the Image (Exposure 66 Compensating 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...
Be sure to read this information 11 Checking Provided Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14 How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor 19 How to Change the LCD Brightness 20 Let's Get Started 21 Preparing 21 Setting up ... Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Introduction 8 This camcorder makes all of the Image (Exposure 66 Compensating 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...
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Names of Parts Power switch side Introduction QUICK START button (p.41) ACCESS/PC indicator (p.11) PHOTO/SELECT button (p.27, 47) DISC EJECT switch (p.25) Disc compartment (p.25) Battery platform (p.21) Battery eject switch (PUSH) (p.38) Record button (p.25) Lock switch (p.22) When the power switch is set the LOCK switch to the upper position to prevent accidentally moving the power switch to "DVD", the LOCK switch cannot be moved. Power switch (p.22) Hand strap (p.18) 14 When the power switch is set to "HDD", set to "DVD".
Names of Parts Power switch side Introduction QUICK START button (p.41) ACCESS/PC indicator (p.11) PHOTO/SELECT button (p.27, 47) DISC EJECT switch (p.25) Disc compartment (p.25) Battery platform (p.21) Battery eject switch (PUSH) (p.38) Record button (p.25) Lock switch (p.22) When the power switch is set the LOCK switch to the upper position to prevent accidentally moving the power switch to "DVD", the LOCK switch cannot be moved. Power switch (p.22) Hand strap (p.18) 14 When the power switch is set to "HDD", set to "DVD".
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...recommended (p.112). deleting a short movie, small number of stills, etc.). • The locked scenes on HDD/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, divide the scene first, then delete the unnecessary part (p.103). When you press MENU while in some step, Submenu appears whenever it is a Submenu. Top Go ... the unnecessary portion. 1 Press . 2 Select the scene you want to delete on the disc navigation screen. • To delete an unwanted part of the Submenu when MENU is small (e.g. Notes • The remaining space indicator may not show any increase if the deleted amount is pressed in...
...recommended (p.112). deleting a short movie, small number of stills, etc.). • The locked scenes on HDD/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, divide the scene first, then delete the unnecessary part (p.103). When you press MENU while in some step, Submenu appears whenever it is a Submenu. Top Go ... the unnecessary portion. 1 Press . 2 Select the scene you want to delete on the disc navigation screen. • To delete an unwanted part of the Submenu when MENU is small (e.g. Notes • The remaining space indicator may not show any increase if the deleted amount is pressed in...
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...data now? Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data error in alphabetical order. Repair will automatically repair the (2) Found error in video file, but it . Follow the instructions on next time. Selecting "YES" will appear when the camcorder is selected, the same ... a battery. Additional Information 148 Repair all stills, are arranged in a The system cannot normally complete writing of a file if part of recorded contents will deactivate the file image file. Error Messages If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the...
...data now? Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data error in alphabetical order. Repair will automatically repair the (2) Found error in video file, but it . Follow the instructions on next time. Selecting "YES" will appear when the camcorder is selected, the same ... a battery. Additional Information 148 Repair all stills, are arranged in a The system cannot normally complete writing of a file if part of recorded contents will deactivate the file image file. Error Messages If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the...
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Format not for camera use other Dub HDD. Select record format. 36 (Displayed only when DVD-RW is used.) All scenes are no scratch ...attempt to combine or Change display move scenes with "Category. Cannot combine scene. Part of multiple cannot be combined. VIDEO or PHOTO" 114 category to be combined. 105 Cannot combine Scenes in thumbnail ...105 Cannot divide scene. This message will appear if you attempt to a "New" already dubbed. Cannot read DVD. Error occurred while the disc was deleted. The auto-finalized +RW can be combined. PlayList first, and ...
Format not for camera use other Dub HDD. Select record format. 36 (Displayed only when DVD-RW is used.) All scenes are no scratch ...attempt to combine or Change display move scenes with "Category. Cannot combine scene. Part of multiple cannot be combined. VIDEO or PHOTO" 114 category to be combined. 105 Cannot combine Scenes in thumbnail ...105 Cannot divide scene. This message will appear if you attempt to a "New" already dubbed. Cannot read DVD. Error occurred while the disc was deleted. The auto-finalized +RW can be combined. PlayList first, and ...
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... manually. 65 Does the manual focus icon appear? You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder to the camcorder. If you record in part of recorded sounds. An error message for a - Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Recorded subjects For subjects moving rapidly, select "Sports" from the moving rapidly...
... manually. 65 Does the manual focus icon appear? You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder to the camcorder. If you record in part of recorded sounds. An error message for a - Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Recorded subjects For subjects moving rapidly, select "Sports" from the moving rapidly...
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... it . If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside . Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for recording/dubbing to DVD in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using a tripod, firmly secure the camcorder on surface of the current technology, and does not ...to direct sunlight: This could occur. • Do not leave the camcorder with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use , do not touch the metallic parts. • The surfaces of this does not indicate a fault. Be careful of camcorder has dried, condensation may remain lit as entering a lodge from a ...
... it . If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside . Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for recording/dubbing to DVD in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using a tripod, firmly secure the camcorder on surface of the current technology, and does not ...to direct sunlight: This could occur. • Do not leave the camcorder with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use , do not touch the metallic parts. • The surfaces of this does not indicate a fault. Be careful of camcorder has dried, condensation may remain lit as entering a lodge from a ...
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... to your PC 135 Tripod 68 U Unfinalize 121 Update control info 162 USB cable 130 Additional Information 180 Filter 71 Moisture condensation 168 N Names of parts 14 O Optional accessories 147 P PHOTO capture 56 Play playlist 97 program 93 Repeat Play 56 scene 28 Slide Show 55 Playlist 95 Portrait (Program AE...
... to your PC 135 Tripod 68 U Unfinalize 121 Update control info 162 USB cable 130 Additional Information 180 Filter 71 Moisture condensation 168 N Names of parts 14 O Optional accessories 147 P PHOTO capture 56 Play playlist 97 program 93 Repeat Play 56 scene 28 Slide Show 55 Playlist 95 Portrait (Program AE...
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...must obtain the right of use of this program or activities relating to its accessories. However, if only the package of License • Hitachi, Ltd. If you were granted license in the original status. ■ Prohibition • This program may incur from using this program...this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all , or any part, of this agreement will automatically be terminated. License Agreement ■ Grant of storage medium is returned, no circumstances will Pixela Corporation ...
...must obtain the right of use of this program or activities relating to its accessories. However, if only the package of License • Hitachi, Ltd. If you were granted license in the original status. ■ Prohibition • This program may incur from using this program...this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all , or any part, of this agreement will automatically be terminated. License Agreement ■ Grant of storage medium is returned, no circumstances will Pixela Corporation ...
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Additional Information To Order in the United States BY PHONE Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: CAMCORDER Models: DZ-HS903A/DZ-HS803A Trade Name: HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not...
Additional Information To Order in the United States BY PHONE Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: CAMCORDER Models: DZ-HS903A/DZ-HS803A Trade Name: HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not...
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... U ID X REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. FURTHER, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS E PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR AL M PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND ONE YEAR FOR PARTS, THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE...your sales receipt for a commercial or industrial purpose. . N A F. packs, Accessories, Lens Cleanings, Head Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape Damage, or Software Modifications. C. HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER o PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ...
... U ID X REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. FURTHER, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS E PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR AL M PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND ONE YEAR FOR PARTS, THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE...your sales receipt for a commercial or industrial purpose. . N A F. packs, Accessories, Lens Cleanings, Head Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape Damage, or Software Modifications. C. HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER o PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ...
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... Receipt Required) 2. For 90 days from the date of original purchase, Hitachi will repair or . NO 3. If this component in duration as stated below: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. • DVD Products • VCR Products • 90 DAYS LABOR (Carry-in) • 1 YEAR PARTS (Except Battery) • CAMCORDER Products For information concerning repairs, operation...
... Receipt Required) 2. For 90 days from the date of original purchase, Hitachi will repair or . NO 3. If this component in duration as stated below: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. • DVD Products • VCR Products • 90 DAYS LABOR (Carry-in) • 1 YEAR PARTS (Except Battery) • CAMCORDER Products For information concerning repairs, operation...