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...Instruction Manual, store it safely. QUICK GUIDE QR74442 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2008 This manual was printed with this Hitachi Camcorder. Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on DVD Editing DZ-HS803A Viewing on the Other Devices Connecting to understand its...DZ-HS803A on recycled paper Printed in Japan OY-K (I) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A Please read this Instruction Manual to Your PC Additional Information Thank you for purchasing this product, please read p.182. DZ-HS903A Instruction Manual DZ-HS803A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A DZ-HS903A Introduction HDD/DVD...
...Instruction Manual, store it safely. QUICK GUIDE QR74442 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2008 This manual was printed with this Hitachi Camcorder. Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on DVD Editing DZ-HS803A Viewing on the Other Devices Connecting to understand its...DZ-HS803A on recycled paper Printed in Japan OY-K (I) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A Please read this Instruction Manual to Your PC Additional Information Thank you for purchasing this product, please read p.182. DZ-HS903A Instruction Manual DZ-HS803A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A DZ-HS903A Introduction HDD/DVD...
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The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. This does not indicate a fault as colored...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to the inside part of this unit. If the camcorder is made by highly precise technology. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. In certain circumstances, copy-right ...
The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. This does not indicate a fault as colored...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to the inside part of this unit. If the camcorder is made by highly precise technology. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. In certain circumstances, copy-right ...
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... cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15 Do not drip or splash liquids onto the camcorder or place the camcorder near objects filled with liquid such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . A grounding type plug has two blades and a third ... 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a cloth while using nor use the camcorder in a ill-ventilated space such as in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this apparatus during lightning storms or...
... cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15 Do not drip or splash liquids onto the camcorder or place the camcorder near objects filled with liquid such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . A grounding type plug has two blades and a third ... 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a cloth while using nor use the camcorder in a ill-ventilated space such as in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this apparatus during lightning storms or...
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... 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 battery. 37 Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet....... 38 Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from the camcorder 38 Efficient ...
... 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 battery. 37 Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet....... 38 Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from the camcorder 38 Efficient ...
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... Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock 110 Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail 111 Formatting the HDD/DVD/CARD 112 Protecting the HDD/DVD 113 Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on the Medium (Capacity 114 Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category 114 ...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 a Playlist (Edit 98 Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit 99 Adding scenes using the Submenu for...
... Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock 110 Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen (Detail 111 Formatting the HDD/DVD/CARD 112 Protecting the HDD/DVD 113 Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on the Medium (Capacity 114 Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category 114 ...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 a Playlist (Edit 98 Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit 99 Adding scenes using the Submenu for...
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... sure to read the following before importing images.......... 130 Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable 130 How to remove/replace a DVD or remove a card during the connection 132 Using a PC's DVD drive to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder 133 Before terminating PC connection (removing the USB cable) and changing...
... sure to read the following before importing images.......... 130 Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable 130 How to remove/replace a DVD or remove a card during the connection 132 Using a PC's DVD drive to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder 133 Before terminating PC connection (removing the USB cable) and changing...
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ENTER EXIT DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/ DVD-R +RW f 8 View on the TV AV Cable S Cable View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV! Introduction This camcorder makes all of the following possible! Create a gift disc! Select a disc easily! Stills Movies Various media HDD DVD SD card Introduction After recording View on the LCD monitor After Watching Store the recordings! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which isn't dubbed in HDD. Record movies and stills with this one device!
ENTER EXIT DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/ DVD-R +RW f 8 View on the TV AV Cable S Cable View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV! Introduction This camcorder makes all of the following possible! Create a gift disc! Select a disc easily! Stills Movies Various media HDD DVD SD card Introduction After recording View on the LCD monitor After Watching Store the recordings! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which isn't dubbed in HDD. Record movies and stills with this one device!
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...are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) accordingly. * For details, refer to Operate the Menu" (p.57). 9 This manual indicates the cursor operations using this Instruction Manual This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A models. Introduction Do ...Maximum movie recording time External input function DZ-HS903A Approx. 30 GB Approx. 11 hours (FINE mode) Equipped DZ-HS803A Approx. 8 GB Approx. 3 hours (FINE mode) Not equipped About operations using the cursor Use the cursor d/c/f/e to Read this camcorder? Do you want to delete/edit images...
...are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) accordingly. * For details, refer to Operate the Menu" (p.57). 9 This manual indicates the cursor operations using this Instruction Manual This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A models. Introduction Do ...Maximum movie recording time External input function DZ-HS903A Approx. 30 GB Approx. 11 hours (FINE mode) Equipped DZ-HS803A Approx. 8 GB Approx. 3 hours (FINE mode) Not equipped About operations using the cursor Use the cursor d/c/f/e to Read this camcorder? Do you want to delete/edit images...
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...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 display of your camcorder to determine... whether the function explained complies with the media in this manual. Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the messages. 10 Please use . Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on ...
...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 display of your camcorder to determine... whether the function explained complies with the media in this manual. Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the messages. 10 Please use . Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on ...
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...to strong vibrations or impacts. About DVD • We recommend using soft protective materials. 11 pickup • If there is lit, do not subject the camcorder to the outer region. •...; While the ACCESS/PC indicator (p.14) is concern that the camcorder may be particularly observed while the indicator ...8226; If the recording surface is confirmed. Caution should be subjected to read this camcorder is dirty, wipe it clean using a soft cloth. Introduction Before Using the Product - ...
...to strong vibrations or impacts. About DVD • We recommend using soft protective materials. 11 pickup • If there is lit, do not subject the camcorder to the outer region. •...; While the ACCESS/PC indicator (p.14) is concern that the camcorder may be particularly observed while the indicator ...8226; If the recording surface is confirmed. Caution should be subjected to read this camcorder is dirty, wipe it clean using a soft cloth. Introduction Before Using the Product - ...
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... the disc. • When a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded with other equipment • We cannot guarantee that your recorded video and audio. • If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this camcorder is used on another device, always finalize the disc (p.120) using the camcorder in the camcorder, disc or card. Hitachi cannot be held responsible...
... the disc. • When a DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded with other equipment • We cannot guarantee that your recorded video and audio. • If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this camcorder is used on another device, always finalize the disc (p.120) using the camcorder in the camcorder, disc or card. Hitachi cannot be held responsible...
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... children. WARNING Keep this battery away from an AC outlet, use . The DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from an AC power outlet, and to the camcorder. Power cable Connects the AC adapter/ charger to fully charge the battery before use this cord to connect... note that the S-Video connector is for output signals only.) The DZ-HS803A has no external input function. Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to control the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Introduction Checking Provided ...
... children. WARNING Keep this battery away from an AC outlet, use . The DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from an AC power outlet, and to the camcorder. Power cable Connects the AC adapter/ charger to fully charge the battery before use this cord to connect... note that the S-Video connector is for output signals only.) The DZ-HS803A has no external input function. Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to control the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Introduction Checking Provided ...
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... (p.67) 15 Speaker RESET button (p.172) FULL AUTO button (p.72) DISPLAY button (p.42, 48-49, 52) CARD ACCESS indicator Tripod receptacle Used to attach the camcorder to a tripod.
... (p.67) 15 Speaker RESET button (p.172) FULL AUTO button (p.72) DISPLAY button (p.42, 48-49, 52) CARD ACCESS indicator Tripod receptacle Used to attach the camcorder to a tripod.
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... IN FIRE. Replace the belt. Tie the strap to the lens. Introduction Warning BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Flip the cover. Flip the belt. Pass the small loop end of fire or explosion. Adjusting...lens gets dirty. 18 small loop Notes • To protect the lens, attach the lens cap to the lens when you are not using the camcorder. • Wipe the lens using the string (all supplied). Attaching the lens cap Tie the lens cap to the procedure in the diagram.
... IN FIRE. Replace the belt. Tie the strap to the lens. Introduction Warning BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Flip the cover. Flip the belt. Pass the small loop end of fire or explosion. Adjusting...lens gets dirty. 18 small loop Notes • To protect the lens, attach the lens cap to the lens when you are not using the camcorder. • Wipe the lens using the string (all supplied). Attaching the lens cap Tie the lens cap to the procedure in the diagram.
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To record yourself (p.20) Effortlessly record small children or pets at a gentle pace. How to record effectively without blurring. This will allow you to Open and Use the LCD Monitor Introduction You can use the LCD monitor as follows. Recording high places above your line of sight Basic posture Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or sides, and move the camcorder at their line of sight When playing back, etc. • If the LCD monitor is hard to see while recording in bright outdoor conditions, adjust the LCD brightness (p.20). 19
To record yourself (p.20) Effortlessly record small children or pets at a gentle pace. How to record effectively without blurring. This will allow you to Open and Use the LCD Monitor Introduction You can use the LCD monitor as follows. Recording high places above your line of sight Basic posture Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or sides, and move the camcorder at their line of sight When playing back, etc. • If the LCD monitor is hard to see while recording in bright outdoor conditions, adjust the LCD brightness (p.20). 19
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... turned on display. At time of purchase of this case. • A warning message will only appear when battery power is almost gone. However, if the camcorder is set to the brightest. 20 The brightness changes every time you ) • The LCD monitor displays a mirror image of the LCD monitor when it...
... turned on display. At time of purchase of this case. • A warning message will only appear when battery power is almost gone. However, if the camcorder is set to the brightest. 20 The brightness changes every time you ) • The LCD monitor displays a mirror image of the LCD monitor when it...
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...in temperatures above +50ºF (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to a wall outlet. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Note Charging will not...Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit * For details on the charge status of the AC adapter/charger allows you to the camcorder. Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. Plug in this manual....
...in temperatures above +50ºF (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to a wall outlet. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Note Charging will not...Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit * For details on the charge status of the AC adapter/charger allows you to the camcorder. Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. Plug in this manual....
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...(p.121) ●*5 - ●*5 ●*4 Copying recordings onto ●*6 ●*6 ●*6 *7 a PC (p.125) ●*6 *7 ●*6 *7 ●*6 *7 ● Making DVD video discs - ●*6 *8 ●*6 *8 ●*6 *9 ●*6 *9 - - Initializing and reusing ● ● ● (p.112) ● - ● ● Making...camcorder. Not playable on some devices. Playing on other DVD - players/recorders (p.118) ●*2 ●*2 *3 ●*3 ●*3 ●*2 *3 - Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD...
...(p.121) ●*5 - ●*5 ●*4 Copying recordings onto ●*6 ●*6 ●*6 *7 a PC (p.125) ●*6 *7 ●*6 *7 ●*6 *7 ● Making DVD video discs - ●*6 *8 ●*6 *8 ●*6 *9 ●*6 *9 - - Initializing and reusing ● ● ● (p.112) ● - ● ● Making...camcorder. Not playable on some devices. Playing on other DVD - players/recorders (p.118) ●*2 ●*2 *3 ●*3 ●*3 ●*2 *3 - Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD...
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DZ-HS903A: approx. 11 hours in FINE mode DZ-HS803A: approx. 3 hours in VR mode. DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm) Allows editing and deleting scenes using the camcorder in the above chart refer to be deleted immediately after being recorded. * The versions in VF mode, but provides higher compatibility with most DVD players...
DZ-HS903A: approx. 11 hours in FINE mode DZ-HS803A: approx. 3 hours in VR mode. DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm) Allows editing and deleting scenes using the camcorder in the above chart refer to be deleted immediately after being recorded. * The versions in VF mode, but provides higher compatibility with most DVD players...
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... the camcorder to deliver optimum performance. • DVD housed in a square cartridge/caddy case or a round DVD holder cannot be used as is. Note on DVD-R This camcorder writes control data to a disc in the camcorder. To prevent this camcorder and are... recommended. Take care not to dirty (including fingerprints) or scratch the surface of the discs when handling. The DVD must be removed from its case/holder before it . Unusable Discs Dual layer DVD discs, Blu-ray disc, +R, and HD-DVD. 32 Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Notes • Hitachi...
... the camcorder to deliver optimum performance. • DVD housed in a square cartridge/caddy case or a round DVD holder cannot be used as is. Note on DVD-R This camcorder writes control data to a disc in the camcorder. To prevent this camcorder and are... recommended. Take care not to dirty (including fingerprints) or scratch the surface of the discs when handling. The DVD must be removed from its case/holder before it . Unusable Discs Dual layer DVD discs, Blu-ray disc, +R, and HD-DVD. 32 Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Notes • Hitachi...