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... table recommended by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from battery power, or other similar surface. But, safety is operated. This video product should be blocked or covered.
... table recommended by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from battery power, or other similar surface. But, safety is operated. This video product should be blocked or covered.
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... does not indicate a fault. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery connecting terminals, which the DVD video camera/recorder is very high for usage: approx. 30 minutes at the sun: • If direct sunlight strikes the...
... does not indicate a fault. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery connecting terminals, which the DVD video camera/recorder is very high for usage: approx. 30 minutes at the sun: • If direct sunlight strikes the...
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... follow the instructions. Also read from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - such as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to disc...
... follow the instructions. Also read from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - such as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to disc...
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... high in a hot season. If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could be restored. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high... a closed vehicle or trunk can be deleted for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for trial recording. If the humidity is high, the lens could shorten its life. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in...
... high in a hot season. If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could be restored. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high... a closed vehicle or trunk can be deleted for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for trial recording. If the humidity is high, the lens could shorten its life. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in...
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...manual, and get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know Hitachi. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to be as helpful as a major monitor device. English 10... Scene ......... 67 Connecting to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. We want this manual to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder - recording...
...manual, and get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know Hitachi. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to be as helpful as a major monitor device. English 10... Scene ......... 67 Connecting to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. We want this manual to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder - recording...
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... ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 33 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 34 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 34 Setting Up the Battery 36 CHARGING BATTERY 36 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 37 REMOVING BATTERY 37 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR........39 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 39 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER...
... ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 33 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 34 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 34 Setting Up the Battery 36 CHARGING BATTERY 36 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 37 REMOVING BATTERY 37 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR........39 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 39 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER...
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... not recording, to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-R disc (in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Charge it from AC outlet, or charge battery. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Lithium battery (model CR2025): To power the remote control. WARNING: Keep this to external...
... not recording, to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-R disc (in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Charge it from AC outlet, or charge battery. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Lithium battery (model CR2025): To power the remote control. WARNING: Keep this to external...
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... infrared signal. 7 External microphone jack (P. 52) 8 AV input/output jack (P. 65, 72) 9 Stereo microphone (P. 52) 10 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 46) 11 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 37) The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the... battery. 5 Zoom lever (P. 55) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 6 Accessory shoe Only for DZ-MV380A: Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video...
... infrared signal. 7 External microphone jack (P. 52) 8 AV input/output jack (P. 65, 72) 9 Stereo microphone (P. 52) 10 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 46) 11 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 37) The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the... battery. 5 Zoom lever (P. 55) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 6 Accessory shoe Only for DZ-MV380A: Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video...
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... (P. 8, 53) 13 Diopter control (P. 46) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 Card insertion block (P. 44) 18 Battery attachment platform (P. 37) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 50, 53) Will blink or light while the DVD video camera/ recorder is operating. 15 DISC EJECT button...
... (P. 8, 53) 13 Diopter control (P. 46) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 Card insertion block (P. 44) 18 Battery attachment platform (P. 37) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 50, 53) Will blink or light while the DVD video camera/ recorder is operating. 15 DISC EJECT button...
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Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setups This section explains preparations for comfortable shooting. 32 Push and fit Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by hooking the tab ...
Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setups This section explains preparations for comfortable shooting. 32 Push and fit Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by hooking the tab ...
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... with local laws. English 34 Note: The life of battery safely in a dark, cool, dry place. INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 Slide the cover to remove it. 3 Slide the cover to close it. 2 Insert the lithium battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or Duracell...
... with local laws. English 34 Note: The life of battery safely in a dark, cool, dry place. INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 Slide the cover to remove it. 3 Slide the cover to close it. 2 Insert the lithium battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or Duracell...
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... find out the charged status of 50 - 86ºF (10-30°C). Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14SW battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the... purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at temperatures of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE ...
... find out the charged status of 50 - 86ºF (10-30°C). Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14SW battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the... purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at temperatures of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE ...
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...before attaching or removing the battery. • Be careful not to fall, resulting in damage. ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it . 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the ...off , and the battery will discharge. 2 1 English 37 Note: • Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to drop the removed battery. • If the battery remains attached, minute ...
...before attaching or removing the battery. • Be careful not to fall, resulting in damage. ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it . 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the ...off , and the battery will discharge. 2 1 English 37 Note: • Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to drop the removed battery. • If the battery remains attached, minute ...
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...is in cold places. ●The time taken for DVD video camera/recorder recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and ...playback is not possible. • The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after it . - The time is used . For DZ-MV350A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 125 ...
...is in cold places. ●The time taken for DVD video camera/recorder recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and ...playback is not possible. • The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after it . - The time is used . For DZ-MV350A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 125 ...
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... it up; When not using the DVD video camera/recorder for EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the LCD screen as during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White...that you turn off in the viewfinder or on the day before charging it in a cool place again. Be especially sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a cool, dark place. Power save , see "Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically (Power Save)" on the ...
... it up; When not using the DVD video camera/recorder for EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the LCD screen as during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White...that you turn off in the viewfinder or on the day before charging it in a cool place again. Be especially sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a cool, dark place. Power save , see "Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically (Power Save)" on the ...
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... Adapter (not supplied) English 40 Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. If you need one end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use it from household AC outlet.../CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from the AC outlet and consult your Hitachi distributor. • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the AC outlet...
... Adapter (not supplied) English 40 Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. If you need one end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use it from household AC outlet.../CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from the AC outlet and consult your Hitachi distributor. • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the AC outlet...
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... appear: If you wish to erase the message. Once formatted, a DVD-R Format the disc now? Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/ recorder. • See page 76 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. •...
... appear: If you wish to erase the message. Once formatted, a DVD-R Format the disc now? Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/ recorder. • See page 76 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. •...
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..., and then release it . Note: • It is turned on the cover of laser pickup). • When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off when inserting or removing disc, in recording status. DVD Holder as shown in...is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not detach the battery or AC adapter/charger until it stops. Hold disc Hold the top around this of disc insertion block will open , the disc will not ...
..., and then release it . Note: • It is turned on the cover of laser pickup). • When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off when inserting or removing disc, in recording status. DVD Holder as shown in...is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not detach the battery or AC adapter/charger until it stops. Hold disc Hold the top around this of disc insertion block will open , the disc will not ...
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...up in sequence. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. Choosing "NO" will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU button. The following procedure can be set in Date Mode): ...DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/ recorder turned off: The built-in battery will be set date will appear instead of the date display will appear. Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM...
...up in sequence. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. Choosing "NO" will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU button. The following procedure can be set in Date Mode): ...DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/ recorder turned off: The built-in battery will be set date will appear instead of the date display will appear. Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM...
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... DVD video camera/recorder off . It is recommended that you specify "Power Save: On", since even during recording pause battery power is left in use. 51 English ●Power save and discharge of battery If, when "Power Save: On" is specified, the DVD video camera/recorder is consumed at the same level...
... DVD video camera/recorder off . It is recommended that you specify "Power Save: On", since even during recording pause battery power is left in use. 51 English ●Power save and discharge of battery If, when "Power Save: On" is specified, the DVD video camera/recorder is consumed at the same level...