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... Devices Connecting to understand its proper use. DZ-HS903A Instruction Manual DZ-HS803A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A DZ-HS903A Introduction HDD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording - Please read this Instruction Manual to Your PC Additional Information Thank you for purchasing this product, please read p.182. QUICK GUIDE QR74442 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2008 This manual was printed...
... Devices Connecting to understand its proper use. DZ-HS903A Instruction Manual DZ-HS803A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A DZ-HS903A Introduction HDD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording - Please read this Instruction Manual to Your PC Additional Information Thank you for purchasing this product, please read p.182. QUICK GUIDE QR74442 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2008 This manual was printed...
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...: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). More than 99.99% of copyrighted materials. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. This does not indicate a fault...caution marks. Identifications of higher class than 0.01%) may apply to private in places subject to qualified personnel. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Refer all servicing to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or near a flame source....
...: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). More than 99.99% of copyrighted materials. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. This does not indicate a fault...caution marks. Identifications of higher class than 0.01%) may apply to private in places subject to qualified personnel. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Refer all servicing to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or near a flame source....
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... 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...
... 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...
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...DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from external AV devices using the USB cable. 13 Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to charge the battery. AV/S cable Use this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to view images from an AC outlet, use . Battery pack (DZ...-BP14S) Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. DC power cord To power the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi ...
...DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from external AV devices using the USB cable. 13 Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to charge the battery. AV/S cable Use this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to view images from an AC outlet, use . Battery pack (DZ...-BP14S) Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. DC power cord To power the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi ...
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... does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Terminal at bottom z Charge status of the battery pack The CHARGE indicator of the battery pack. Charge Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit * For details on the charge status... of the AC adapter/charger allows you to check on charging time, see p.37. Notes • Charge battery pack in temperatures above +50ºF (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which...
... does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Terminal at bottom z Charge status of the battery pack The CHARGE indicator of the battery pack. Charge Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit * For details on the charge status... of the AC adapter/charger allows you to check on charging time, see p.37. Notes • Charge battery pack in temperatures above +50ºF (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which...
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Place the recording surface of a disc (p.11). Attach the charged battery pack. When handling a disc: Do not touch the recording surface of the DVD face down. (For a single-sided disc, the side opposite the label is the recording surface.) 25 Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a DVD 1 Insert a DVD.
Place the recording surface of a disc (p.11). Attach the charged battery pack. When handling a disc: Do not touch the recording surface of the DVD face down. (For a single-sided disc, the side opposite the label is the recording surface.) 25 Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a DVD 1 Insert a DVD.
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... the side opposite the label is inserted, see p.36. 34 When a new DVD-RW or +RW is the recording surface. • To record on the center of HDD/DVD/Cards Inserting a DVD Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder or connect the camcorder to a wall outlet. Place the recording ...surface of the DVD face down, then push down the DISC EJECT switch until it fully with...
... the side opposite the label is inserted, see p.36. 34 When a new DVD-RW or +RW is the recording surface. • To record on the center of HDD/DVD/Cards Inserting a DVD Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder or connect the camcorder to a wall outlet. Place the recording ...surface of the DVD face down, then push down the DISC EJECT switch until it fully with...
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...with max LCD brightness) Battery type Video mode XTRA/FINE STD XTRA/FINE STD Recording media HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD DZ-BP14S (provided) DZ-BP14SW 110 95 110 105 55 45 55 50 (separately sold) DZ-BP21SW (separately sold )... Blinks See "Troubleshooting" (p.157). 165 mins 235 mins Recording time with a fully charged battery Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a fully charged battery pack...
...with max LCD brightness) Battery type Video mode XTRA/FINE STD XTRA/FINE STD Recording media HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD DZ-BP14S (provided) DZ-BP14SW 110 95 110 105 55 45 55 50 (separately sold) DZ-BP21SW (separately sold )... Blinks See "Troubleshooting" (p.157). 165 mins 235 mins Recording time with a fully charged battery Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a fully charged battery pack...
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... camcorder Always turn the power off before disconnecting the power supply. DC power cord To wall outlet Connect to the camcorder. Notes • The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the AC adapter/charger. • The AC adapter/charger can be used around... the world. An AC plug adapter is attached to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is required in some foreign countries. Power cable Battery Pack Connect to the AC adapter/ charger. If you need one, purchase it . • Be careful not to the AC adapter/...
... camcorder Always turn the power off before disconnecting the power supply. DC power cord To wall outlet Connect to the camcorder. Notes • The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the AC adapter/charger. • The AC adapter/charger can be used around... the world. An AC plug adapter is attached to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is required in some foreign countries. Power cable Battery Pack Connect to the AC adapter/ charger. If you need one, purchase it . • Be careful not to the AC adapter/...
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... store it in record pause mode for too long. For power save power, do not leave the camcorder in a cool place. Battery Pack Efficient Use of the Battery • The battery will consume a slight amount of power. Therefore, it is left idle for approximately five minutes in record pause mode. Purchase a new one...
... store it in record pause mode for too long. For power save power, do not leave the camcorder in a cool place. Battery Pack Efficient Use of the Battery • The battery will consume a slight amount of power. Therefore, it is left idle for approximately five minutes in record pause mode. Purchase a new one...
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...132; How to default. 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 off if it is pressed. If... the built-in battery is equipped with a built-in memory. Note The camcorder...
...132; How to default. 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 off if it is pressed. If... the built-in battery is equipped with a built-in memory. Note The camcorder...
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...off the demonstration function. Various Recording Techniques Changing the date format You can change the clock to : • HDD, or • the medium (DVD or SD memory card) which is not inserted in the camcorder. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one of the date formats Press the confirmation ...connect the AC adapter/ charger to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle for more than approx. Notes • If a battery pack is set the camcorder to 24 hour style.) Press MENU. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set to "Auto". Start: The demonstration ...
...off the demonstration function. Various Recording Techniques Changing the date format You can change the clock to : • HDD, or • the medium (DVD or SD memory card) which is not inserted in the camcorder. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one of the date formats Press the confirmation ...connect the AC adapter/ charger to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle for more than approx. Notes • If a battery pack is set the camcorder to 24 hour style.) Press MENU. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set to "Auto". Start: The demonstration ...
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...ENTER EXIT 4 Select "New", then press the confirmation button. 5 Choose a disc for finalization setting. Select "YES" to finalize or "NO" not to DVD. Dubbing starts. When another disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to "HDD" (p.24). Press , press MENU, select "... Navigation screen. The dubbing menu appears. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen 8 requesting another blank disc appears. Replace a disc with a new one. Dubbing on the HDD...
...ENTER EXIT 4 Select "New", then press the confirmation button. 5 Choose a disc for finalization setting. Select "YES" to finalize or "NO" not to DVD. Dubbing starts. When another disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to "HDD" (p.24). Press , press MENU, select "... Navigation screen. The dubbing menu appears. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen 8 requesting another blank disc appears. Replace a disc with a new one. Dubbing on the HDD...
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... the Dubbing Menu from the Disc Navigation screen. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen 9 requesting another blank disc appears. Check the screen for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.34)....with a new one. When another disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to "HDD" (p.24). If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 7 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "NO". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press C to end. Press , press MENU, ...
... the Dubbing Menu from the Disc Navigation screen. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen 9 requesting another blank disc appears. Check the screen for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.34)....with a new one. When another disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to "HDD" (p.24). If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 7 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "NO". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press C to end. Press , press MENU, ...
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Dubbing on DVD Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD ("All") You can also display the Dubbing Menu from the beginning in sequence. The "Dubbing(All)" screen appears. 5 ... the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to leave them on the HDD from the Disc Navigation screen. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 6 mode) or DVD-R, you can finalize the disc continuously after dubbing is complete, the confirmation screen whether or...
Dubbing on DVD Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD ("All") You can also display the Dubbing Menu from the beginning in sequence. The "Dubbing(All)" screen appears. 5 ... the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to leave them on the HDD from the Disc Navigation screen. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 6 mode) or DVD-R, you can finalize the disc continuously after dubbing is complete, the confirmation screen whether or...
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.... 5 Choose a disc for dubbing by pressing the confirmation button. Select "YES", then press the 9 confirmation button. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 8 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "NO". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press C to "HDD" (p.24)....screen for dubbing. Dubbing starts. Dubbing on DVD Dubbing Scenes Selected ("Select") You can select your favorite scenes from the Disc Navigation screen. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete. Hint You can also display...
.... 5 Choose a disc for dubbing by pressing the confirmation button. Select "YES", then press the 9 confirmation button. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 8 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "NO". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press C to "HDD" (p.24)....screen for dubbing. Dubbing starts. Dubbing on DVD Dubbing Scenes Selected ("Select") You can select your favorite scenes from the Disc Navigation screen. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete. Hint You can also display...
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...finalize if a battery pack is complete, the disc navigation screen will be a case for a finalized DVD-RW (VF mode), though, you begin You must finalize a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc recorded/ dubbed on a recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi into this camcorder... before playing it . Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. z Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded, but not finalized, on this camcorder. A confirmation screen for a finalized DVD-R. When finalization is used . *2...
...finalize if a battery pack is complete, the disc navigation screen will be a case for a finalized DVD-RW (VF mode), though, you begin You must finalize a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc recorded/ dubbed on a recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi into this camcorder... before playing it . Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. z Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded, but not finalized, on this camcorder. A confirmation screen for a finalized DVD-R. When finalization is used . *2...
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... Source" setting returns to "CAMERA". 122 Dubbing With Another Audio/Video (A/V) Device Signal flow To the audio/ video inputs of the other A/V device. Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A) (The DZ-HS803A does not have this (external input) feature.) Make the connection between the camcorder and the other A/V device using the battery pack to "LINE" (p.78). Recording...
... Source" setting returns to "CAMERA". 122 Dubbing With Another Audio/Video (A/V) Device Signal flow To the audio/ video inputs of the other A/V device. Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A) (The DZ-HS803A does not have this (external input) feature.) Make the connection between the camcorder and the other A/V device using the battery pack to "LINE" (p.78). Recording...
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.../Receipts/ImageMixer 3 for the AC adapter/charger and the USB cable. Precautions When Connecting to a PC z When connecting the camcorder to a PC, use the battery pack, if the camcorder power is lit or flashing, your PC, disconnect all the cables except for DVDCAM.pkg Notes • "User" will no longer be... use the AC adapter/ charger as a power source. If this camcorder to conduct uninstallation. In particular, if an error occurs while writing to DVD-R, the disc will be usable. Make sure to Your PC Although you plug or unplug the USB cable (provided) or the power source (power...
.../Receipts/ImageMixer 3 for the AC adapter/charger and the USB cable. Precautions When Connecting to a PC z When connecting the camcorder to a PC, use the battery pack, if the camcorder power is lit or flashing, your PC, disconnect all the cables except for DVDCAM.pkg Notes • "User" will no longer be... use the AC adapter/ charger as a power source. If this camcorder to conduct uninstallation. In particular, if an error occurs while writing to DVD-R, the disc will be usable. Make sure to Your PC Although you plug or unplug the USB cable (provided) or the power source (power...
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Power goes off and then turn it on again. To restart recording, turn off , disc. Is the camcorder set to "On"? Detach the battery pack or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger, then press RESET. And then, turn on the power again. 38, 172 Even if the The camcorder will .... Is Power Save set to flash. Charge it on again. Closing the cover will automatically turn the opening the cover camcorder off . Is the battery charged? will turn it . Additional Information 158 When power is turned on, the LCD screen will cause the 34 ACCESS/PC indicator to the sleep...
Power goes off and then turn it on again. To restart recording, turn off , disc. Is the camcorder set to "On"? Detach the battery pack or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger, then press RESET. And then, turn on the power again. 38, 172 Even if the The camcorder will .... Is Power Save set to flash. Charge it on again. Closing the cover will automatically turn the opening the cover camcorder off . Is the battery charged? will turn it . Additional Information 158 When power is turned on, the LCD screen will cause the 34 ACCESS/PC indicator to the sleep...