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... you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Before opening the CD-ROM included with soy based ink. Printed on the cover page only. Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on DVD Editing DZ-HS803A Viewing on the Other 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...
... you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Before opening the CD-ROM included with soy based ink. Printed on the cover page only. Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on DVD Editing DZ-HS803A Viewing on the Other 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...
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...22 Changing the display language 22 Setting the date and time 23 Recording Movies to the HDD 24 Recording 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...Recording at Close Range (Macro Recording) .. 63 Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect 63 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) . 64 Adjusting the Brightness of the Image (Exposure 66 Compensating for Backlight (Backlight Compensation 67 Selecting a Program AE Mode to Match ...
...22 Changing the display language 22 Setting the date and time 23 Recording Movies to the HDD 24 Recording 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...Recording at Close Range (Macro Recording) .. 63 Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect 63 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) . 64 Adjusting the Brightness of the Image (Exposure 66 Compensating for Backlight (Backlight Compensation 67 Selecting a Program AE Mode to Match ...
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...using this Instruction Manual This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A models. YES NO Re-recordable DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) Playable on devices that appear on most other DVD players/recorders once they are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode... 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 symbol . For details on a DVD player/recorder? This manual indicates the cursor operations using the...
...using this Instruction Manual This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A models. YES NO Re-recordable DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) Playable on devices that appear on most other DVD players/recorders once they are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode... 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 symbol . For details on a DVD player/recorder? This manual indicates the cursor operations using the...
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... use . 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...
... use . 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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..., 52) CARD ACCESS indicator Tripod receptacle Used to attach the camcorder to choose scenes (movies and stills), select menu items and confirm, play/pause, or manually adjust exposure/focus. LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), and bottom Introduction Bottom (Disc Navigation) button (p.28) MENU button (p.23...
..., 52) CARD ACCESS indicator Tripod receptacle Used to attach the camcorder to choose scenes (movies and stills), select menu items and confirm, play/pause, or manually adjust exposure/focus. LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), and bottom Introduction Bottom (Disc Navigation) button (p.28) MENU button (p.23...
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... accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to the camcorder. Attach the battery pack to a wall outlet. Plug in this manual. 21 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...
... accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to the camcorder. Attach the battery pack to a wall outlet. Plug in this manual. 21 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...
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... the media. - Recording Using the Quick Start function If you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it to "HDD"/"DVD". Notes • The ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, do not turn off if standby in the recorded data and you may not be possible to... (press again to start , see p.42. • You can also return to record pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it takes too long for approx. 30 minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to...
... the media. - Recording Using the Quick Start function If you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it to "HDD"/"DVD". Notes • The ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, do not turn off if standby in the recorded data and you may not be possible to... (press again to start , see p.42. • You can also return to record pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it takes too long for approx. 30 minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to...
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... mode Zoom Exposure Manual Focus FINE L IN REC 0:00:00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN REM 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 is...
... mode Zoom Exposure Manual Focus FINE L IN REC 0:00:00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN REM 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 is...
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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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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...DZ-HS903A) REM XX Scene: Will appear when the remaining number of recordable scenes. 44 Recording Manual Focus (p.64) No gauge : Auto : Manual Current medium and its status (p.30) (HDD/DVD/Card) : HDD : Protected HDD : DVD-RAM : Protected DVD-RAM / : DVD-RW (VR mode/VF mode) : Protected DVD-RW (VR mode) : Finalized DVD...
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...DZ-HS903A) REM XX Scene: Will appear when the remaining number of recordable scenes. 44 Recording Manual Focus (p.64) No gauge : Auto : Manual Current medium and its status (p.30) (HDD/DVD/Card) : HDD : Protected HDD : DVD-RAM : Protected DVD-RAM / : DVD-RW (VR mode/VF mode) : Protected DVD-RW (VR mode) : Finalized DVD...
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... you need to press PHOTO/SELECT again. - When you return to pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it is not centered, first press PHOTO/SELECT halfway with digital zoom, use a tripod ... with both hands and tuck your elbows to your shot and fully press PHOTO/SELECT. • If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.64). • Although it to "SD". Recording Hints • For details on screen displays during recording, see "Troubleshooting" (p.157). •...
... you need to press PHOTO/SELECT again. - When you return to pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it is not centered, first press PHOTO/SELECT halfway with digital zoom, use a tripod ... with both hands and tuck your elbows to your shot and fully press PHOTO/SELECT. • If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.64). • Although it to "SD". Recording Hints • For details on screen displays during recording, see "Troubleshooting" (p.157). •...
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... may be unusable depending on their shape.) HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL1 conversion lens, the focusing range at the W (Wide) side. (The four corners may not be evenly dark.) •... it is attached, the four corners of the screen may become a little dark or scratchy at the T (telephoto) side will prevent you can adjust it manually (Manual Focus). (See also "Difficult auto focus conditions" (p.65).) Focusing range • T (telephoto) side: Approx. 3.2 feet (1 m) from the lens surface to infinity. ...
... may be unusable depending on their shape.) HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL1 conversion lens, the focusing range at the W (Wide) side. (The four corners may not be evenly dark.) •... it is attached, the four corners of the screen may become a little dark or scratchy at the T (telephoto) side will prevent you can adjust it manually (Manual Focus). (See also "Difficult auto focus conditions" (p.65).) Focusing range • T (telephoto) side: Approx. 3.2 feet (1 m) from the lens surface to infinity. ...
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...zooming, the focus may become blurred if you wish to telephoto zooming. Push the zoom lever toward the T 2 (telephoto) side to manual focusing, press e. The Focus icon appears in the center of the frame Subjects that are not in the LCD monitor. During record ... / 1/2008 Difficult auto focus conditions Subjects are both near and far • Focusing switches between Manual Focus and Auto Focus each time e (MF) is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus. 3 • To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in step 2. Various Recording Techniques Hint If you...
...zooming, the focus may become blurred if you wish to telephoto zooming. Push the zoom lever toward the T 2 (telephoto) side to manual focusing, press e. The Focus icon appears in the center of the frame Subjects that are not in the LCD monitor. During record ... / 1/2008 Difficult auto focus conditions Subjects are both near and far • Focusing switches between Manual Focus and Auto Focus each time e (MF) is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus. 3 • To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in step 2. Various Recording Techniques Hint If you...
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... MIN 8 : 0 0 AM 1 2 / 1/2008 • Each time you wish to adjust focus manually while adjusting exposure, press e. Hint If you press f ( ), exposure adjustment switches between manual adjustment and automatic adjustment. Adjust the exposure by pressing d/ c. 2 • When the power is automatically ...adjusted. To return to automatic adjustment. Various Recording Techniques 66 The exposure bar appears only during manual adjustment. The exposure bar appears in brightness such as a white wall Dark subjects Night views HDD RAM -RW (VR) -...
... MIN 8 : 0 0 AM 1 2 / 1/2008 • Each time you wish to adjust focus manually while adjusting exposure, press e. Hint If you press f ( ), exposure adjustment switches between manual adjustment and automatic adjustment. Adjust the exposure by pressing d/ c. 2 • When the power is automatically ...adjusted. To return to automatic adjustment. Various Recording Techniques 66 The exposure bar appears only during manual adjustment. The exposure bar appears in brightness such as a white wall Dark subjects Night views HDD RAM -RW (VR) -...
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... than they are . HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Color (White Balance) Light is moving or if camera shake occurs. Change the white balance setting according to end. Indoor 2 To record under incandescent light, halogen light or soft fluorescent light. The camcorder normally...retained in memory even when the power is turned off. Notes • When recording in dark places with a spot light, you can manually adjust white balance to record in dark places, after-images may flicker. White balance mode Auto (No icon appears.) Set When recording sunsets...
... than they are . HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Color (White Balance) Light is moving or if camera shake occurs. Change the white balance setting according to end. Indoor 2 To record under incandescent light, halogen light or soft fluorescent light. The camcorder normally...retained in memory even when the power is turned off. Notes • When recording in dark places with a spot light, you can manually adjust white balance to record in dark places, after-images may flicker. White balance mode Auto (No icon appears.) Set When recording sunsets...
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Selecting a white balance mode 1 During record pause, press MENU. In such a case, select the appropriate white balance mode or set the white balance manually. • The white balance does not work properly if you turn on the power while the lens cap is turned off. Be sure to the...; The white balance mode is retained in memory even when the power is attached to remove the lens cap before turning on the power. 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 hand or other ...
Selecting a white balance mode 1 During record pause, press MENU. In such a case, select the appropriate white balance mode or set the white balance manually. • The white balance does not work properly if you turn on the power while the lens cap is turned off. Be sure to the...; The white balance mode is retained in memory even when the power is attached to remove the lens cap before turning on the power. 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 hand or other ...
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...and continue holding the button 5 down until the setting is positioned in the digital range (p.62), you . Setting the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that it fills the screen. As the previous setting 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 dark places. If the power is turned off while white...
...and continue holding the button 5 down until the setting is positioned in the digital range (p.62), you . Setting the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that it fills the screen. As the previous setting 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 dark places. If the power is turned off while white...
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... 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. CARD Using the Flash As shutter speed will slow down when still photos are reset to end. We recommend you always... filter setting is 3 retained in memory even when the power is turned off the power unless you use this case. You can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to "Off" after recording before turning off . • If you set this function to "On", it is turned On, " " appears...
... 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. CARD Using the Flash As shutter speed will slow down when still photos are reset to end. We recommend you always... filter setting is 3 retained in memory even when the power is turned off the power unless you use this case. You can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to "Off" after recording before turning off . • If you set this function to "On", it is turned On, " " appears...
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..." setting set to "4:3" (p.117) to play a +RW recorded in "16:9" using DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R, you cannot change the "16:9" setting in the middle of aspect ratio (16:9/ 4:3) in the gaps between video signals. • If you connect the camcorder to your TV's S1 or S2 input terminal... in "16:9" mode, the image will be vertically distorted. In this case, set the "TV type" setting of the DVD player/recorder (refer to your DVD player/recorder' instruction manual). In this case, change the related setting of the camcorder to "4:3" (p.117). • If you play back. Various Recording ...
..." setting set to "4:3" (p.117) to play a +RW recorded in "16:9" using DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R, you cannot change the "16:9" setting in the middle of aspect ratio (16:9/ 4:3) in the gaps between video signals. • If you connect the camcorder to your TV's S1 or S2 input terminal... in "16:9" mode, the image will be vertically distorted. In this case, set the "TV type" setting of the DVD player/recorder (refer to your DVD player/recorder' instruction manual). In this case, change the related setting of the camcorder to "4:3" (p.117). • If you play back. Various Recording ...
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...the large screen of this case, change remote control code. In this event, change your TV's wide mode setting. (Refer to your TV's operation manual.) • Do not leave the camcorder's Menu screen and disc navigation screen displayed on how to switch the TV input. Select "On" or "...to the TV, you to view playback, recording, and editing on your TV. • When operating the camcorder while viewing your TV screen, using other Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may not fit within the TV screen. Select "Record Functions Setup" "OSD Output", then press the confirmation button. Hints •...
...the large screen of this case, change remote control code. In this event, change your TV's wide mode setting. (Refer to your TV's operation manual.) • Do not leave the camcorder's Menu screen and disc navigation screen displayed on how to switch the TV input. Select "On" or "...to the TV, you to view playback, recording, and editing on your TV. • When operating the camcorder while viewing your TV screen, using other Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may not fit within the TV screen. Select "Record Functions Setup" "OSD Output", then press the confirmation button. Hints •...