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...inside part of higher class than 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of this unit has been included. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...(less than 99.99% of copyrighted materials. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). If the camcorder is made by highly precise technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN...
...inside part of higher class than 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of this unit has been included. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...(less than 99.99% of copyrighted materials. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). If the camcorder is made by highly precise technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN...
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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...
... 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...
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... 1 You can also use QUICK MENU to display the Quick Menu screen which contains only basic menu items. Example: 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" a white balance mode The title of the setup items, its options appear. 3 Press the confirmation ... n c t i o n s Se t up P r o g r am AE A A u t o Wh i t e Ba l . To cancel/exit and return to the right. A A u t o EIS On D i g . Zoom 40x MIC.F i l ter Of f ENTER RETURN "Camera Functions Setup" "White Bal." After selecting one of the selected icon on the center to move the cursor to the previous stage To go back...
... 1 You can also use QUICK MENU to display the Quick Menu screen which contains only basic menu items. Example: 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" a white balance mode The title of the setup items, its options appear. 3 Press the confirmation ... n c t i o n s Se t up P r o g r am AE A A u t o Wh i t e Ba l . To cancel/exit and return to the right. A A u t o EIS On D i g . Zoom 40x MIC.F i l ter Of f ENTER RETURN "Camera Functions Setup" "White Bal." After selecting one of the selected icon on the center to move the cursor to the previous stage To go back...
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... Recording) Movie Menu Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level) Program AE Camera Functions Setup White Balance * Not displayed while using the external input EIS function (DZ-HS903A) Digital Zoom MIC. Filter VIDEO Mode Record Functions Setup 16:9 Input Source (DZ-HS903A) OSD Output LCD Setup LCD Adjust Date Setup Date Set Date Mode Beep...
... Recording) Movie Menu Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level) Program AE Camera Functions Setup White Balance * Not displayed while using the external input EIS function (DZ-HS903A) Digital Zoom MIC. Filter VIDEO Mode Record Functions Setup 16:9 Input Source (DZ-HS903A) OSD Output LCD Setup LCD Adjust Date Setup Date Set Date Mode Beep...
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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...
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...
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... the zoom is the maximum telephoto magnification. Maximum Digital range optical zoom W T Current zoom position Setting the digital zoom 1 During record pause, press MENU. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "Digital Zoom" a digital zoom option Press the confirmation button to confirm, then press MENU to telephoto zooming. Optical zooming up to ten times...
... the zoom is the maximum telephoto magnification. Maximum Digital range optical zoom W T Current zoom position Setting the digital zoom 1 During record pause, press MENU. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "Digital Zoom" a digital zoom option Press the confirmation button to confirm, then press MENU to telephoto zooming. Optical zooming up to ten times...
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...use Auto mode. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Color (White Balance) Light is moving or if camera shake occurs. The selected Program AE mode 3 (other than they actually are. In such a case, use Sports mode under fluorescent light, the LCD...limited light. Change the white balance setting according to end. While the naked eye perceives colors as they are, images recorded by a camera may flicker. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "Program AE" a Program AE mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to the recording conditions. ...
...use Auto mode. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Color (White Balance) Light is moving or if camera shake occurs. The selected Program AE mode 3 (other than they actually are. In such a case, use Sports mode under fluorescent light, the LCD...limited light. Change the white balance setting according to end. While the naked eye perceives colors as they are, images recorded by a camera may flicker. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "Program AE" a Program AE mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to the recording conditions. ...
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... is attached, the white balance may not be properly adjusted automatically depending on the power. The selected white balance mode 3 (other things to end. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "White Balance" a white balance mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to obtain a good cast for your recording. Infrared sensor •...
... is attached, the white balance may not be properly adjusted automatically depending on the power. The selected white balance mode 3 (other things to end. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "White Balance" a white balance mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to obtain a good cast for your recording. Infrared sensor •...
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... to "LINE" (p.78). 70 Point the camcorder at the white object so that is not translucent. Various Recording Techniques 2 During record pause, press MENU. 3 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" "Set" Press the confirmation button. 4 " " flashes in a bright environment. • If the "Set" settings are not completed within a few moments, the...
... to "LINE" (p.78). 70 Point the camcorder at the white object so that is not translucent. Various Recording Techniques 2 During record pause, press MENU. 3 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" "Set" Press the confirmation button. 4 " " flashes in a bright environment. • If the "Set" settings are not completed within a few moments, the...
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...or wide-conversion lens is used. • When using a card (recording stills), EIS cannot be corrected if the movement is turned On, the camera movement may not be set. We recommend turning EIS Off when you position the camcorder on -screen movement. • Even if EIS is too ...excessive. Turning EIS Off/On 1 During record pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "EIS" "On"/"Off" Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to "On" afterwards, if you do not normally use a tripod when...
...or wide-conversion lens is used. • When using a card (recording stills), EIS cannot be corrected if the movement is turned On, the camera movement may not be set. We recommend turning EIS Off when you position the camcorder on -screen movement. • Even if EIS is too ...excessive. Turning EIS Off/On 1 During record pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "EIS" "On"/"Off" Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to "On" afterwards, if you do not normally use a tripod when...
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... During record pause or recording, press FULL AUTO. 1 "FULL AUTO" appears in the LCD monitor for a while and the settings are recorded in dim lighting, camera shake may easily occur. filter setting is 3 retained in memory even when the power is turned off. • If you set this function to On...
... During record pause or recording, press FULL AUTO. 1 "FULL AUTO" appears in the LCD monitor for a while and the settings are recorded in dim lighting, camera shake may easily occur. filter setting is 3 retained in memory even when the power is turned off. • If you set this function to On...
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... LCD monitor and the flash will not fire. When the flash is turned off the power. Selecting a flash mode 1 During record pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "Flash" a flash mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to record with that flash mode all the time, we recommend you...
... LCD monitor and the flash will not fire. When the flash is turned off the power. Selecting a flash mode 1 During record pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "Flash" a flash mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to record with that flash mode all the time, we recommend you...
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... A/V device (DZ-HS903A)" (p.122) on p.56. Select "Record Functions Setup" 2 "Input Source" "CAMERA"/"LINE" Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end. 3 • When the power is set to the camcorder by changing the camcorder's setting. You can input audio and video signals from an...HDD RAM -RW (VR) -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...
... A/V device (DZ-HS903A)" (p.122) on p.56. Select "Record Functions Setup" 2 "Input Source" "CAMERA"/"LINE" Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end. 3 • When the power is set to the camcorder by changing the camcorder's setting. You can input audio and video signals from an...HDD RAM -RW (VR) -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...
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...RAM -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 the disc navigation screen. 6 7 / 19 Lock icon z To unlock the scene Select... The detailed information of other scenes. The icon " " appears on the locked still picture on a still picture • Pressing c/d will be deleted. 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 a d e I N : No n e OUT : None Dubbed PREV...
...RAM -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 the disc navigation screen. 6 7 / 19 Lock icon z To unlock the scene Select... The detailed information of other scenes. The icon " " appears on the locked still picture on a still picture • Pressing c/d will be deleted. 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 a d e I N : No n e OUT : None Dubbed PREV...
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... HDD/DVD *1 *2 De ta i l V I DEO : 1m i n 4 3 s e c ( ( XTRA) : 0m i n 0sec ( ( F I NE) : 1m i n43sec ( ( STD ) : 0m i n 0sec 1m i n 0sec ( PHOTO : 0 RETURN 2scenes) 0scenes) 2scenes) 0scenes) 0scenes) *3 When using the scene delete function. The confirmation screen appears. Note Formatting will appear. If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is unknown because, for video cameras...
... HDD/DVD *1 *2 De ta i l V I DEO : 1m i n 4 3 s e c ( ( XTRA) : 0m i n 0sec ( ( F I NE) : 1m i n43sec ( ( STD ) : 0m i n 0sec 1m i n 0sec ( PHOTO : 0 RETURN 2scenes) 0scenes) 2scenes) 0scenes) 0scenes) *3 When using the scene delete function. The confirmation screen appears. Note Formatting will appear. If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is unknown because, for video cameras...
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...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....DZ-HS903A) (The DZ-HS803A does not have this (external input) feature.) Make the connection between the camcorder and the other A/V device and start playback. The playback image appears in the illustration below. 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 Source" setting returns to "CAMERA...
...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....DZ-HS903A) (The DZ-HS803A does not have this (external input) feature.) Make the connection between the camcorder and the other A/V device and start playback. The playback image appears in the illustration below. 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 Source" setting returns to "CAMERA...
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Pass the shoulder strap ends through the loops of a shoulder strap. Additional Information Ad Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3037) • When using camera accessories, be discontinued. Attaching the Shoulder Strap (Commercially Available) Refer to read the instruction manuals for...change, and their production may be sure to the instruction manual of the hand strap. 147 Additional Information POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) Battery (DZ-BP21SW) • Refer to the catalog for each accessory.
Pass the shoulder strap ends through the loops of a shoulder strap. Additional Information Ad Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3037) • When using camera accessories, be discontinued. Attaching the Shoulder Strap (Commercially Available) Refer to read the instruction manuals for...change, and their production may be sure to the instruction manual of the hand strap. 147 Additional Information POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) Battery (DZ-BP21SW) • Refer to the catalog for each accessory.
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...scene. Make sure that there is no un-dubbed scenes on a PC, but formatted. Format not for camera use other Dub HDD. the DVD now? (2) DVD Format. This message will appear if you attempt to be combined. PlayList first, and then combine scenes. ...at least 2 consecutive scenes to a "New" already dubbed. Cannot read DVD. See *3 and *4 on the playlist. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) DVD is selected for deletion. Cannot combine scene. Cannot combine. VIDEO or PHOTO" 114 category to repeated divisions. 103 Cannot execute. Part of ...
...scene. Make sure that there is no un-dubbed scenes on a PC, but formatted. Format not for camera use other Dub HDD. the DVD now? (2) DVD Format. This message will appear if you attempt to be combined. PlayList first, and then combine scenes. ...at least 2 consecutive scenes to a "New" already dubbed. Cannot read DVD. See *3 and *4 on the playlist. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) DVD is selected for deletion. Cannot combine scene. Cannot combine. VIDEO or PHOTO" 114 category to repeated divisions. 103 Cannot execute. Part of ...
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...* Even when the number of pixels is within the above range, playback may not be possible, depending on the recording status of the digital cameras used even by following . 1 Press , then press MENU. 2 Select "Disc setting" or "HDD setting" by pressing d, then press the... confirmation button. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a unified image file format for Camera File system) standard. Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Not displayed DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) recorded on this range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails* in...
...* Even when the number of pixels is within the above range, playback may not be possible, depending on the recording status of the digital cameras used even by following . 1 Press , then press MENU. 2 Select "Disc setting" or "HDD setting" by pressing d, then press the... confirmation button. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a unified image file format for Camera File system) standard. Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Not displayed DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) recorded on this range, blue thumbnails will appear (thumbnails* in...
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... for professional-use it on HDD, save your recordings. Turn off and wait for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/ monitor. Do not place this happens, a DVD may not be usable. may occur. Additional Information Cautions on Use of this camcorder to dub the data. z Cautions on... the HDD Save the data recorded on HDD. • To back up the data recorded on a DVD. z Cautions on a roller coaster, bungee jumping, or other faults could occur. If this information - You can also use recording and playback. If...
... for professional-use it on HDD, save your recordings. Turn off and wait for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/ monitor. Do not place this happens, a DVD may not be usable. may occur. Additional Information Cautions on Use of this camcorder to dub the data. z Cautions on... the HDD Save the data recorded on HDD. • To back up the data recorded on a DVD. z Cautions on a roller coaster, bungee jumping, or other faults could occur. If this information - You can also use recording and playback. If...
