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...(16:9) 75 Changing Still Picture Quality (Quality 77 Inputting Audio and Video Signals From an External Device (Input Source) (DZ-HS903A 78 Changing Capturing Still Picture Quality for External Input (PHOTO Input) (DZ-HS903A 78 Using the Self-Timer 79 Dubbing on DVD 80 First Dubbing ("New 82 ...Clearing the dub marks on Finalization 119 Finalizing a Disc 120 Unfinalizing a Disc 121 Dubbing With Another Audio/Video (A/V) Device 122 Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A 122 Dubbing from the camcorder to the display arranged by program (Program 92 Playing back a program (Play...
...(16:9) 75 Changing Still Picture Quality (Quality 77 Inputting Audio and Video Signals From an External Device (Input Source) (DZ-HS903A 78 Changing Capturing Still Picture Quality for External Input (PHOTO Input) (DZ-HS903A 78 Using the Self-Timer 79 Dubbing on DVD 80 First Dubbing ("New 82 ...Clearing the dub marks on Finalization 119 Finalizing a Disc 120 Unfinalizing a Disc 121 Dubbing With Another Audio/Video (A/V) Device 122 Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A 122 Dubbing from the camcorder to the display arranged by program (Program 92 Playing back a program (Play...
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To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Recording begins. Let's Get Started Recording Movies to the HDD 1 Turn the power switch to "HDD". * You can change the movie recording quality (p.75). 2 Press the record button.
To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Recording begins. Let's Get Started Recording Movies to the HDD 1 Turn the power switch to "HDD". * You can change the movie recording quality (p.75). 2 Press the record button.
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...blue. In this case, use that same device to a minimum (approx. Hints • For details on a DVD which was protected using another device. You can change the movie recording quality (p.75). • If you press the record button before three recording seconds have elapsed). • It may not... consumed during recording, see "Troubleshooting" (p.157). • About Sleep Mode - While the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing for recording to "HDD"/"DVD". In this case, first turn the power switch to "OFF", then turn off if standby in the recorded data and you may not be possible...
...blue. In this case, use that same device to a minimum (approx. Hints • For details on a DVD which was protected using another device. You can change the movie recording quality (p.75). • If you press the record button before three recording seconds have elapsed). • It may not... consumed during recording, see "Troubleshooting" (p.157). • About Sleep Mode - While the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing for recording to "HDD"/"DVD". In this case, first turn the power switch to "OFF", then turn off if standby in the recorded data and you may not be possible...
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... 1 4 Scene FULL AUTO HDD ACCESS VOLUME 8 : 0 0 AM 12/ 1/2008 HDD/DVD/Card type Movie recording quality Warnings/Messages Current time/date Flash Self-timer External Input (DZ-HS903A) Recording status Movie recording time Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card Remaining number of recordable scenes (DZ-HS903A) Remaining battery level FULL AUTO indicator (p.72) Volume * The above display...
... 1 4 Scene FULL AUTO HDD ACCESS VOLUME 8 : 0 0 AM 12/ 1/2008 HDD/DVD/Card type Movie recording quality Warnings/Messages Current time/date Flash Self-timer External Input (DZ-HS903A) Recording status Movie recording time Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card Remaining number of recordable scenes (DZ-HS903A) Remaining battery level FULL AUTO indicator (p.72) Volume * The above display...
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.../input mode (p.24, 25, 27) : "Input Source" is "CAMERA" and 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...
.../input mode (p.24, 25, 27) : "Input Source" is "CAMERA" and 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...
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... number of recordable scenes. 44 Or DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-HS903A/ DZ-HS803A : +RW : Finalized +RW : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No icon*2 Movie recording quality (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) XTRA : Best quality FINE : High quality STD : Extended recording Still recording quality (p.77) (when using HDD) (DZ-HS903A) REM XX Scene: Will appear when...
... number of recordable scenes. 44 Or DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-HS903A/ DZ-HS803A : +RW : Finalized +RW : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No icon*2 Movie recording quality (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) XTRA : Best quality FINE : High quality STD : Extended recording Still recording quality (p.77) (when using HDD) (DZ-HS903A) REM XX Scene: Will appear when...
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Each press of DISPLAY switches the information of the currently selected scene as follows: Date and time of recording, Movie quality (VIDEO mode)/Wide (16:9) mode/Movie length (only HDD), Operation guide. *3 Appears when 13 scenes or more than five minutes, the display will automatically...80) : Fade-in the table below . Use the "Current scene number/Total number of the frame(s) may change depending on the operation status of the DVD camcorder. Press the confirmation button. When this condition continues for a card. To return to record pause mode, press C or again. • If you ...
Each press of DISPLAY switches the information of the currently selected scene as follows: Date and time of recording, Movie quality (VIDEO mode)/Wide (16:9) mode/Movie length (only HDD), Operation guide. *3 Appears when 13 scenes or more than five minutes, the display will automatically...80) : Fade-in the table below . Use the "Current scene number/Total number of the frame(s) may change depending on the operation status of the DVD camcorder. Press the confirmation button. When this condition continues for a card. To return to record pause mode, press C or again. • If you ...
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Stills Menu Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level) Program AE Camera Functions Setup * Not displayed while using White Balance the external input function Digital Zoom (DZ-HS903A) Flash Quality Input Source (DZ-HS903A) Record Functions Setup PHOTO Input (DZ-HS903A) Self Timer OSD Output LCD Setup LCD Adjust Date Setup Date Set Date Mode Beep Power Save...
Stills Menu Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level) Program AE Camera Functions Setup * Not displayed while using White Balance the external input function Digital Zoom (DZ-HS903A) Flash Quality Input Source (DZ-HS903A) Record Functions Setup PHOTO Input (DZ-HS903A) Self Timer OSD Output LCD Setup LCD Adjust Date Setup Date Set Date Mode Beep Power Save...
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...• When digital zoom is 1 maximized. • Recording up ring DZSR3037 (separately sold ) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ-WL1 (separatelysold) to attach the step-up close range During record pause or recording, point the camcorder at the subject and push the zoom lever... toward the W side until the wide-angle is added, the image quality will allow you record a small subject at the subject. This will become blurred depending on the distance to "240x". • When operating...
...• When digital zoom is 1 maximized. • Recording up ring DZSR3037 (separately sold ) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ-WL1 (separatelysold) to attach the step-up close range During record pause or recording, point the camcorder at the subject and push the zoom lever... toward the W side until the wide-angle is added, the image quality will allow you record a small subject at the subject. This will become blurred depending on the distance to "240x". • When operating...
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... even if the power is set "16:9" to record over longer periods of time. The selected movie quality will be degraded to end. HDD movie quality and recordable time (DZ-HS903A) Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 7 hrs. Approx. 6 hrs. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -...RW (VF) R +RW Changing the Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode) You can change the movie recording quality to make high quality recordings or lower the quality to "On" before recording. (When "16:9" is turned off. DVD movie quality and recordable time Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 18 mins....
... even if the power is set "16:9" to record over longer periods of time. The selected movie quality will be degraded to end. HDD movie quality and recordable time (DZ-HS903A) Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 7 hrs. Approx. 6 hrs. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -...RW (VF) R +RW Changing the Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode) You can change the movie recording quality to make high quality recordings or lower the quality to "On" before recording. (When "16:9" is turned off. DVD movie quality and recordable time Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 18 mins....
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...ratio (16:9/ 4:3) in the gaps between video signals. • If you connect the camcorder to your DVD player/recorder' instruction manual). Switching still picture quality 1 During record pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Record Functions Setup" "Quality" a still quality option Press the confirmation button to confirm, ...ID-1/ID-2 system*. * The system that if connected by way of a video selector, the TV may not be switched to wide mode automatically. Various Recording Techniques • When using DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R, you cannot set to "4:3" (p.117) to "4:3" (p.117). • If...
...ratio (16:9/ 4:3) in the gaps between video signals. • If you connect the camcorder to your DVD player/recorder' instruction manual). Switching still picture quality 1 During record pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Record Functions Setup" "Quality" a still quality option Press the confirmation button to confirm, ...ID-1/ID-2 system*. * The system that if connected by way of a video selector, the TV may not be switched to wide mode automatically. Various Recording Techniques • When using DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R, you cannot set to "4:3" (p.117) to "4:3" (p.117). • If...
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... -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Inputting Audio and Video Signals From an External Device (Input Source) (DZ-HS903A) CARD Changing Capturing Still Picture Quality for External Input (PHOTO Input) (DZ-HS903A) You can choose either of the two capture qualities (only for a movie from an external device) as ...1 During record pause, press MENU. PHOTO Input Explanation On-screen display (p.42) Frame High quality and suitable for a movie with more action to "CAMERA". See "Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A)" (p.122) on p.56. If you can capture a still picture from the movie incoming from...
... -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Inputting Audio and Video Signals From an External Device (Input Source) (DZ-HS903A) CARD Changing Capturing Still Picture Quality for External Input (PHOTO Input) (DZ-HS903A) You can choose either of the two capture qualities (only for a movie from an external device) as ...1 During record pause, press MENU. PHOTO Input Explanation On-screen display (p.42) Frame High quality and suitable for a movie with more action to "CAMERA". See "Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A)" (p.122) on p.56. If you can capture a still picture from the movie incoming from...
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... the Menu. - A countdown starts. The self-timer is set to "Off" until the following is shown as follows: "q10", "q9", .... Various Recording Techniques Switching capture quality 1 During record pause, press MENU. During countdown, the recording indicator on the LCD screen (p.42). Turn off the power. -
... the Menu. - A countdown starts. The self-timer is set to "Off" until the following is shown as follows: "q10", "q9", .... Various Recording Techniques Switching capture quality 1 During record pause, press MENU. During countdown, the recording indicator on the LCD screen (p.42). Turn off the power. -
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... them. (You can also select all stills and lock them all.) z Format (p.112) You can choose a scene and check its recording date and time, image quality, length (for movie), and settings. Editing 87 You can jump to play back. z Information Display (p.111) You can erase all data from the earliest one...
... them. (You can also select all stills and lock them all.) z Format (p.112) You can choose a scene and check its recording date and time, image quality, length (for movie), and settings. Editing 87 You can jump to play back. z Information Display (p.111) You can erase all data from the earliest one...
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... Navigation After pressing MENU on the disc navigation screen, you can lock any scene so that this p.109 camcorder cannot record stills on the HDD/DVD/Card. Changing Program/ Playlist title zzz You can create an original movie by changing the playback order p.96 of recordable p.114 stills is displayed. 88... p.106 -108 images registered to movies You can delete unnecessary S*1 scenes, combine scenes, or divide p.102 one scene or multiple scenes, p.111 such as image quality, recording time, etc. Applying "Effect" settings z z z to thumbnails.
... Navigation After pressing MENU on the disc navigation screen, you can lock any scene so that this p.109 camcorder cannot record stills on the HDD/DVD/Card. Changing Program/ Playlist title zzz You can create an original movie by changing the playback order p.96 of recordable p.114 stills is displayed. 88... p.106 -108 images registered to movies You can delete unnecessary S*1 scenes, combine scenes, or divide p.102 one scene or multiple scenes, p.111 such as image quality, recording time, etc. Applying "Effect" settings z z z to thumbnails.
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... back in this camcorder, the program may not necessarily be a collection of whether they are movies or stills. Select the program you change the movie quality (VIDEO Mode) or wide mode (16:9) setting, programs are separately produced even if they are recorded on the same date. • When using a +RW, if you...
... back in this camcorder, the program may not necessarily be a collection of whether they are movies or stills. Select the program you change the movie quality (VIDEO Mode) or wide mode (16:9) setting, programs are separately produced even if they are recorded on the same date. • When using a +RW, if you...
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... "NO" to restore the "Edit PlayList" screen. • Each time you press DISPLAY, the operation guide, the recording date/time of the selected scene, movie quality (VIDEO Mode), screen aspect ratio, and the recording length (when using d/c. You can also choose multiple scenes (p.49). The "Edit PlayList" screen 3 appears. Scene to exit...
... "NO" to restore the "Edit PlayList" screen. • Each time you press DISPLAY, the operation guide, the recording date/time of the selected scene, movie quality (VIDEO Mode), screen aspect ratio, and the recording length (when using d/c. You can also choose multiple scenes (p.49). The "Edit PlayList" screen 3 appears. Scene to exit...
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... time you press DISPLAY, the operation guide, the recording date/time of the selected scene, movie quality (VIDEO Mode), screen aspect ratio, and the recording length (when using the HDD, you cannot combine scenes of different movie qualities ("VIDEO mode" settings) / wide mode ("16:9") settings. • If you combine scenes, both with dub marks...
... time you press DISPLAY, the operation guide, the recording date/time of the selected scene, movie quality (VIDEO Mode), screen aspect ratio, and the recording length (when using the HDD, you cannot combine scenes of different movie qualities ("VIDEO mode" settings) / wide mode ("16:9") settings. • If you combine scenes, both with dub marks...
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...". (p.45) 2 Press . Notes • You cannot copy from a card to end the procedure. Hint To check the still pictures on the DVD-RAM, see "Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail)" (p.111). Select the still you press MENU before pressing the confirmation button. 7 Press C to... a DVD. • The copied pictures on the card will retain the qualities of the original pictures on a card so that they will not be copied in this step if you 5 wish. ...
...". (p.45) 2 Press . Notes • You cannot copy from a card to end the procedure. Hint To check the still pictures on the DVD-RAM, see "Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail)" (p.111). Select the still you press MENU before pressing the confirmation button. 7 Press C to... a DVD. • The copied pictures on the card will retain the qualities of the original pictures on a card so that they will not be copied in this step if you 5 wish. ...
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... -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail) You can display various information for Camera File system). *5 The number of horizontal pixels on a Card (Lock)". When using HDD/DVD *1 *2 De t a i l Scene No. 007 V IDEO ( F I NE ) 1m i n 13 s e c Da t e : 12/ 1 / 2008 8 : 00: 00AM Skip : Off F .../ DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized)/ +RW discs recorded on another device. *4 Will not appear if the loaded card does not comply with DCF (Design rule for a scene: recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press . 2 Select the scene you...
... -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail) You can display various information for Camera File system). *5 The number of horizontal pixels on a Card (Lock)". When using HDD/DVD *1 *2 De t a i l Scene No. 007 V IDEO ( F I NE ) 1m i n 13 s e c Da t e : 12/ 1 / 2008 8 : 00: 00AM Skip : Off F .../ DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized)/ +RW discs recorded on another device. *4 Will not appear if the loaded card does not comply with DCF (Design rule for a scene: recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press . 2 Select the scene you...