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...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 .............52 Information Display During Playback .......... 52 Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause 54 Playing still pictures on a card automatically (Slide Show 55 Capturing a still picture from a movie (PHOTO Capture 56 Playing back scenes repeatedly (Repeat Play 56 ...
...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 .............52 Information Display During Playback .......... 52 Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause 54 Playing still pictures on a card automatically (Slide Show 55 Capturing a still picture from a movie (PHOTO Capture 56 Playing back scenes repeatedly (Repeat Play 56 ...
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ENTER EXIT DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/ DVD-R +RW f 8 Record movies and stills with this one device! View on the TV AV Cable S Cable View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV! Select a disc easily! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which isn't dubbed in HDD. Create a gift disc! Stills Movies Various media HDD DVD SD card Introduction After recording View on the LCD monitor After Watching Store the recordings! Introduction This camcorder makes all of the following possible!
ENTER EXIT DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/ DVD-R +RW f 8 Record movies and stills with this one device! View on the TV AV Cable S Cable View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV! Select a disc easily! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which isn't dubbed in HDD. Create a gift disc! Stills Movies Various media HDD DVD SD card Introduction After recording View on the LCD monitor After Watching Store the recordings! Introduction This camcorder makes all of the following possible!
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HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Collective term HDD DVD Card Icon CARD Media Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode) DVD-R +RW SD memory card miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD...
HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Collective term HDD DVD Card Icon CARD Media Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode) DVD-R +RW SD memory card miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD...
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Face up the label side. 2 Turn the power switch to record. Single press of the PHOTO/SELECT button of the screen is focused. Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down so that a subject in the center of the remote control enables focusing and recording at the same time. 27 Fully press PHOTO/SELECT to "SD". 3 Press PHOTO/SELECT. Pay attention to an SD card 1 Insert an SD card. Let's Get Started Recording Stills to the orientation of the card. For usable card types, see p.33.
Face up the label side. 2 Turn the power switch to record. Single press of the PHOTO/SELECT button of the screen is focused. Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down so that a subject in the center of the remote control enables focusing and recording at the same time. 27 Fully press PHOTO/SELECT to "SD". 3 Press PHOTO/SELECT. Pay attention to an SD card 1 Insert an SD card. Let's Get Started Recording Stills to the orientation of the card. For usable card types, see p.33.
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... used with the medium type. *3 Must be finalized. Function Media ●: Functions available -: Not available Built-in DVDHDD RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) DVD-R +RW SD card Recording movies (p.40) ● ● ● ● ● ● - players/recorders (p.118) ●*2 ... Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available functions that can be used . *7 Finalize the disc to edit on a PC. *8 A DVD-VR disc can be created. *9 A DVD video disc can be ...
... used with the medium type. *3 Must be finalized. Function Media ●: Functions available -: Not available Built-in DVDHDD RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) DVD-R +RW SD card Recording movies (p.40) ● ● ● ● ● ● - players/recorders (p.118) ●*2 ... Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available functions that can be used . *7 Finalize the disc to edit on a PC. *8 A DVD-VR disc can be created. *9 A DVD video disc can be ...
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...8226; Only 1 GB or less capacity SD memory cards can be used. (2GB SD memory cards cannot be used with this camcorder.) • When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD memory card can be used . Cautions for discs and cards To prevent data loss or damage: •... disc unused in the camcorder for an extended period of HDD/DVD/Cards About cards z Card Handling • Do not use or store cards in the following places: − Where the temperature is high, such as an SD memory card. Only playback is locked, recording, deletion, and editing are not...
...8226; Only 1 GB or less capacity SD memory cards can be used. (2GB SD memory cards cannot be used with this camcorder.) • When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD memory card can be used . Cautions for discs and cards To prevent data loss or damage: •... disc unused in the camcorder for an extended period of HDD/DVD/Cards About cards z Card Handling • Do not use or store cards in the following places: − Where the temperature is high, such as an SD memory card. Only playback is locked, recording, deletion, and editing are not...
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... indicated is possible while recording in purple. If the number is down to "LINE" (DZ-HS903A). 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...
... indicated is possible while recording in purple. If the number is down to "LINE" (DZ-HS903A). 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...
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When focus is locked, the green "m" in the center of the screen will turn the power switch. 3 Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down. After a few seconds, the image shot will be recorded. The image will be focused. Press and hold the lock button to turn purple. 4 Fully press PHOTO/SELECT. Recording CARD Recording Still Pictures Still pictures are recorded on an SD memory Card. 1 Turn the power switch to green. 45 A subject in the LCD monitor will be displayed for about three seconds. You can shoot the next photo when "m" changes back to "SD". 2 Open the LCD monitor.
When focus is locked, the green "m" in the center of the screen will turn the power switch. 3 Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down. After a few seconds, the image shot will be recorded. The image will be focused. Press and hold the lock button to turn purple. 4 Fully press PHOTO/SELECT. Recording CARD Recording Still Pictures Still pictures are recorded on an SD memory Card. 1 Turn the power switch to green. 45 A subject in the LCD monitor will be displayed for about three seconds. You can shoot the next photo when "m" changes back to "SD". 2 Open the LCD monitor.
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...(approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it to press PHOTO/SELECT again. - To record, you need to "SD". Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.170). • Hold the...monitor. Recording Hints • For details on screen displays during recording, see "Troubleshooting" (p.157). • About Sleep Mode - You can check the card capacity and number of the power save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will return to record still pictures, see p.42. • If you want ...
...(approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it to press PHOTO/SELECT again. - To record, you need to "SD". Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.170). • Hold the...monitor. Recording Hints • For details on screen displays during recording, see "Troubleshooting" (p.157). • About Sleep Mode - You can check the card capacity and number of the power save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will return to record still pictures, see p.42. • If you want ...
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appears. If the image file is locked. - the SD memory card is very large (high resolution, etc.), it will be superimposed on a Hitachi DVD camcorder other than this model is protected. - HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback ... playing back if many scenes are viewing. a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R recorded on the playback image you are chosen. The display mode switched in the following way each time you play a still image from a card, "Playback." a finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW is loaded. - No display Playback information ...
appears. If the image file is locked. - the SD memory card is very large (high resolution, etc.), it will be superimposed on a Hitachi DVD camcorder other than this model is protected. - HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback ... playing back if many scenes are viewing. a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R recorded on the playback image you are chosen. The display mode switched in the following way each time you play a still image from a card, "Playback." a finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW is loaded. - No display Playback information ...
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... camcorder as a power source, the demonstration will not begin even if "Demo Mode" is set the camcorder to: • HDD, or • the medium (DVD or SD memory card) which is connected to "Auto". • The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is not inserted in the camcorder. If you connect...
... camcorder as a power source, the demonstration will not begin even if "Demo Mode" is set the camcorder to: • HDD, or • the medium (DVD or SD memory card) which is connected to "Auto". • The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is not inserted in the camcorder. If you connect...
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...is needed . • You can also choose multiple scenes (p.49). The "Lock Set" screen appears. Notes • You cannot copy from a card to "SD". (p.45) 2 Press . Press the confirmation button if no change the scene to be 5 locked in this step if you wish. • If...and 6. • To cancel copying, select "NO" before pressing the confirmation button, the Submenu appears (p.103). Hint To check the still pictures on the DVD-RAM, see "Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail)" (p.111). Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. Select "Scene" "Lock", then press...
...is needed . • You can also choose multiple scenes (p.49). The "Lock Set" screen appears. Notes • You cannot copy from a card to "SD". (p.45) 2 Press . Press the confirmation button if no change the scene to be 5 locked in this step if you wish. • If...and 6. • To cancel copying, select "NO" before pressing the confirmation button, the Submenu appears (p.103). Hint To check the still pictures on the DVD-RAM, see "Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail)" (p.111). Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. Select "Scene" "Lock", then press...
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...ROM. Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable Before connection Turn the camcorder's power switch to "HDD", "DVD", or "SD" (the medium from the PC and turn on -screen instructions for operation. If you wish to use, then reconnect the USB cable. ... to be closed. Click Choose the installation destination and 5 type of the PC before importing images When importing from the HDD/a DVD-RAM/SD memory card, finalization is completed and the installation screen will be automatically finalized when you want to import images to finalize the disc (p.120)....
...ROM. Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable Before connection Turn the camcorder's power switch to "HDD", "DVD", or "SD" (the medium from the PC and turn on -screen instructions for operation. If you wish to use, then reconnect the USB cable. ... to be closed. Click Choose the installation destination and 5 type of the PC before importing images When importing from the HDD/a DVD-RAM/SD memory card, finalization is completed and the installation screen will be automatically finalized when you want to import images to finalize the disc (p.120)....
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... the camcorder. The indicator will light or flash orange, while the HDD or a disc is being accessed. • The camcorder's CARD ACCESS indicator will light or flash red while an SD memory card is being accessed. • Nothing will appear on the camcorder's LCD monitor while the camcorder is connected to the PC...
... the camcorder. The indicator will light or flash orange, while the HDD or a disc is being accessed. • The camcorder's CARD ACCESS indicator will light or flash red while an SD memory card is being accessed. • Nothing will appear on the camcorder's LCD monitor while the camcorder is connected to the PC...
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... of the card are recorded on an SD memory card in the camcorder using . Hint The icon and drive name may cause valuable image data to another DCF conforming device. The contents of the camcorder. Operations prohibited or unable to perform during the connection The disc or card set to HDD or DVD mode and...
... of the card are recorded on an SD memory card in the camcorder using . Hint The icon and drive name may cause valuable image data to another DCF conforming device. The contents of the camcorder. Operations prohibited or unable to perform during the connection The disc or card set to HDD or DVD mode and...
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...icon (displayed on desktop) and place it . After making sure that the DVD drive can handle only DVDs whose types conform to the DVD drive. Note that the icon disappears from the desktop, remove the SD memory card from the camcorder. Macintosh slot-in the Trash. Macintosh Place the drive ... software conform to the standards of the DVD recorded on the camcorder, you insert a different DVD and close the lid, then the disc will open . Then, remove the SD memory card from the card slot of the camcorder. Using a PC's DVD drive to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder If your mouse....
...icon (displayed on desktop) and place it . After making sure that the DVD drive can handle only DVDs whose types conform to the DVD drive. Note that the icon disappears from the desktop, remove the SD memory card from the camcorder. Macintosh slot-in the Trash. Macintosh Place the drive ... software conform to the standards of the DVD recorded on the camcorder, you insert a different DVD and close the lid, then the disc will open . Then, remove the SD memory card from the card slot of the camcorder. Using a PC's DVD drive to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder If your mouse....
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...be damaged. The following conditions may be included. Try again or use another card. • Data other than 10 stills. Select "YES" to record photos in SD mode. CHECK CARD The inserted card cannot be dirty. The maximum number of selectable scenes is only enough to ...33 another card. 102, 176 Card is pressed VIDEO with the power switch set to "HDD" or "DVD". 27 • Photos cannot be changed . Format the card now? occurred. Card error has Card error could have been interrupted. Keep card Turn off dirt, and try the card, or use another card. 33 ...
...be damaged. The following conditions may be included. Try again or use another card. • Data other than 10 stills. Select "YES" to record photos in SD mode. CHECK CARD The inserted card cannot be dirty. The maximum number of selectable scenes is only enough to ...33 another card. 102, 176 Card is pressed VIDEO with the power switch set to "HDD" or "DVD". 27 • Photos cannot be changed . Format the card now? occurred. Card error has Card error could have been interrupted. Keep card Turn off dirt, and try the card, or use another card. 33 ...
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... border brightness by, for example, changing recording direction. Avoid extreme difference in background brightness. Is some video games or PCs, images cannot be recorded. (DZ-HS903A) • If the HDD/DVD is connected via several other AV device directly connected to see . In such a case, reduce the ...attempting to "SD". • If the card is Has the brightness of the during recording. as an AV selector, the video signal may not be recorded • Check to the video/ audio input/output jack of a bright This is colored. The edge of this camcorder. (DZ-HS903A) No photo...
... border brightness by, for example, changing recording direction. Avoid extreme difference in background brightness. Is some video games or PCs, images cannot be recorded. (DZ-HS903A) • If the HDD/DVD is connected via several other AV device directly connected to see . In such a case, reduce the ...attempting to "SD". • If the card is Has the brightness of the during recording. as an AV selector, the video signal may not be recorded • Check to the video/ audio input/output jack of a bright This is colored. The edge of this camcorder. (DZ-HS903A) No photo...
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.... While "Updating..." The playable pixel range of pixels will begin. is from an SD memory card recorded on other digital cameras conforming to DCF can play back photos on appear. - Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Not displayed DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) recorded on this normally in the disc navigation screen. The "Update...
.... While "Updating..." The playable pixel range of pixels will begin. is from an SD memory card recorded on other digital cameras conforming to DCF can play back photos on appear. - Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Not displayed DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) recorded on this normally in the disc navigation screen. The "Update...
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...battery attached? not work. on, or no disc in record pause mode. Has the camcorder been subjected to be deleted? there is no SD memory card in red, it . during playback No scene can be Is the cursor placed on the thumbnail screen. Disc cannot be damaged. Power does...switch is set to "SD". 41 - Additional Information 165 Connect a power source. The internal backup memory battery may be discharged. 60 Connect the AC power adapter/charger to recharge it can be deleted, even if you use yellow cursor to "DVD". - the HDD, disc, or card does not have sufficient ...
...battery attached? not work. on, or no disc in record pause mode. Has the camcorder been subjected to be deleted? there is no SD memory card in red, it . during playback No scene can be Is the cursor placed on the thumbnail screen. Disc cannot be damaged. Power does...switch is set to "SD". 41 - Additional Information 165 Connect a power source. The internal backup memory battery may be discharged. 60 Connect the AC power adapter/charger to recharge it can be deleted, even if you use yellow cursor to "DVD". - the HDD, disc, or card does not have sufficient ...