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... may have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). Identifications of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of caution marks This symbol warns... OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to the inside part of the product. Therefore, it should be left unattended for...
... may have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). Identifications of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of caution marks This symbol warns... OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to the inside part of the product. Therefore, it should be left unattended for...
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... the manufacturer. All the safety and operating instructions should be placed near a swimming pool, and the like. 10 Accessories - This video product should use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. Do not use instructions. 7 Ventilation - Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should not be...
... the manufacturer. All the safety and operating instructions should be placed near a swimming pool, and the like. 10 Accessories - This video product should use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. Do not use instructions. 7 Ventilation - Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should not be...
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...000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for a few moments, and then turn it is subject to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Among the total number of highly precise technology. This shows the limitations of the current technology, and .../recorder rises. Take great care that will interfere with recording. • The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/ recorder is at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD)...
...000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for a few moments, and then turn it is subject to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Among the total number of highly precise technology. This shows the limitations of the current technology, and .../recorder rises. Take great care that will interfere with recording. • The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/ recorder is at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD)...
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...and other chemicals dissolved in water could cause malfunctions. Heat on surface of product: • The surface of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery ... is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is over 140ºF (40°C) or under 32ºF (0°C) will be faulty. 7 English Do not point directly...
...and other chemicals dissolved in water could cause malfunctions. Heat on surface of product: • The surface of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery ... is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is over 140ºF (40°C) or under 32ºF (0°C) will be faulty. 7 English Do not point directly...
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...recorder for a while before using it again. At this case, turn it . Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in it off with benzene or thinner: • The coating of ..., do not do not open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback operation could be executed automatically (see page 149). If...
...recorder for a while before using it again. At this case, turn it . Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in it off with benzene or thinner: • The coating of ..., do not do not open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback operation could be executed automatically (see page 149). If...
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.../recorder, disc or card. The data that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it could malfunction or the case could cause malfunctions. Do not use recording and playback. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. •... If you or a third party make sure that you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it in a closet, etc. Copyright:...
.../recorder, disc or card. The data that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it could malfunction or the case could cause malfunctions. Do not use recording and playback. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. •... If you or a third party make sure that you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it in a closet, etc. Copyright:...
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... Recorded Scene ......... 67 Connecting to a TV 72 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on "Setups" explains how to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know your business. The following six chapters. •...
... Recorded Scene ......... 67 Connecting to a TV 72 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on "Setups" explains how to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know your business. The following six chapters. •...
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...camera/recorder, you can simply play list and dub it on VCR. Original DVD being created Playback of identical tapes. The created DVD disc can be played back on PC You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. It is quite difficult with tape ...Using this DVD video camera/recorder, and press the record button on VCR. ●Create original DVDs on DVD player, DVD-ROM drive, etc. ●You can easily...
...camera/recorder, you can simply play list and dub it on VCR. Original DVD being created Playback of identical tapes. The created DVD disc can be played back on PC You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. It is quite difficult with tape ...Using this DVD video camera/recorder, and press the record button on VCR. ●Create original DVDs on DVD player, DVD-ROM drive, etc. ●You can easily...
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...Card 26 RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO 26 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC ......27 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD.....27 Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder ....... 28 VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE 28 RECORDING ON DISC 30 RECORDING MOVIE AND STILL 30 IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE 31 ... and Removing Disc 41 INSERTING DISC 41 REMOVING DISC 43 Inserting and Removing Card 44 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 45 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF 45 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER... 46 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN.. 46 ...
...Card 26 RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO 26 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC ......27 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD.....27 Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder ....... 28 VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE 28 RECORDING ON DISC 30 RECORDING MOVIE AND STILL 30 IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE 31 ... and Removing Disc 41 INSERTING DISC 41 REMOVING DISC 43 Inserting and Removing Card 44 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 45 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF 45 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER... 46 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN.. 46 ...
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... (BRIGHTNESS 91 SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL 91 Initial Settings 92 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 92 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE 92 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 93 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 93 RESETTING...FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL 103 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - MOVE 106 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - DIVIDE 108 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY 109 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK 110 DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF 111 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (...
... (BRIGHTNESS 91 SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL 91 Initial Settings 92 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 92 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE 92 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 93 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 93 RESETTING...FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL 103 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - MOVE 106 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - DIVIDE 108 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY 109 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK 110 DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF 111 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (...
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... 131 Installing Software Contents on Provided CD-ROM 133 INSTALLING USB DRIVER 135 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER 137 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE 139 INSTALLING MyDVD 141 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder 143 Subsidiary Information Cleaning 145 Changing Setting of CD-ROM 170 15 English... Order in the United States 167 BY PHONE 167 Index 168 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of Demonstration 146 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation -
... 131 Installing Software Contents on Provided CD-ROM 133 INSTALLING USB DRIVER 135 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER 137 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE 139 INSTALLING MyDVD 141 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder 143 Subsidiary Information Cleaning 145 Changing Setting of CD-ROM 170 15 English... Order in the United States 167 BY PHONE 167 Index 168 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of Demonstration 146 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation -
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... children. PC connection cable: English 16 Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use . WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the...or charge battery. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-R disc (in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Checking ...
... children. PC connection cable: English 16 Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use . WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the...or charge battery. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-R disc (in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Checking ...
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... remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 4 Infrared receiver (P. 35) When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 External microphone jack (P. 52) 8 AV input/output jack (P. 65, 72) 9 Stereo microphone ...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 flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be ...
... remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 4 Infrared receiver (P. 35) When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 External microphone jack (P. 52) 8 AV input/output jack (P. 65, 72) 9 Stereo microphone ...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 flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be ...
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... 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. 41) Press down and release this button to open the disc guide. 19 Record button (REC...
... 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. 41) Press down and release this button to open the disc guide. 19 Record button (REC...
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..., 97) To end playback or cancel setting of sound from speaker, etc. 32 RESET button (P. 163) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 33 PC connection terminal (TO PC) 27 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95) 34 Joystick (P. 48, 67, 79) 28... subject is not loaded. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 61) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button (P. 57) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 25 EXPOSURE button (P. 59) Press this button to...
..., 97) To end playback or cancel setting of sound from speaker, etc. 32 RESET button (P. 163) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 33 PC connection terminal (TO PC) 27 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95) 34 Joystick (P. 48, 67, 79) 28... subject is not loaded. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 61) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button (P. 57) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 25 EXPOSURE button (P. 59) Press this button to...
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... DIGITAL REC ZOOM ZOOM 36 42 37 T W 38 43 39 44 45 46 DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY 40 47 48 MENU SELECT DELETE 41 49 50 DZ-RM3W 36 REC button (P. 50, 53) 42 ZOOM T button (P. 55) 37 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 84) 43 ZOOM W button (P. 55) 38 Reverse skip button (P. 69) 44... Stop button (P. 21, 67, 97) 49 DELETE button (P. 101) 50 SELECT button (P. 98) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
... DIGITAL REC ZOOM ZOOM 36 42 37 T W 38 43 39 44 45 46 DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY 40 47 48 MENU SELECT DELETE 41 49 50 DZ-RM3W 36 REC button (P. 50, 53) 42 ZOOM T button (P. 55) 37 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 84) 43 ZOOM W button (P. 55) 38 Reverse skip button (P. 69) 44... Stop button (P. 21, 67, 97) 49 DELETE button (P. 101) 50 SELECT button (P. 98) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
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...function to identify whether the disc or card is identical. The illustrations of DZ-MV350A are used for the explanation in this text. ● , and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with the function. The expression "press the... button" will actually see in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV350A and DZ-MV380A are different, the method of operating both models...
...function to identify whether the disc or card is identical. The illustrations of DZ-MV350A are used for the explanation in this text. ● , and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with the function. The expression "press the... button" will actually see in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV350A and DZ-MV380A are different, the method of operating both models...
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... confirmed. English 22 DZ-MV230A/200A - Other DVD video camera/recorders that can be used on some DVD-RAM recorders. AVAILABLE DISCS Usable discs and logos Shape DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] In Round DVD Holder This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVDRAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use Hitachi Maxell discs, since...
... confirmed. English 22 DZ-MV230A/200A - Other DVD video camera/recorders that can be used on some DVD-RAM recorders. AVAILABLE DISCS Usable discs and logos Shape DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] In Round DVD Holder This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVDRAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use Hitachi Maxell discs, since...
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... camera/recorder will appear. EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER: • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for recording with the disc in order to the disc in it is compatible with diameter ...of 8 cm • CD-ROM Note: Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be finalized on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to automatically make adjustments when it , or when no area to "...
... camera/recorder will appear. EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER: • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for recording with the disc in order to the disc in it is compatible with diameter ...of 8 cm • CD-ROM Note: Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be finalized on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to automatically make adjustments when it , or when no area to "...
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...following phenomena may occur: − Block noise in playback image − Momentary stop of disc where recording is heat from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD Holder. • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the disc ... the above . Note: • See page 76 when cleaning the removed disc. • See page 75 for how to handle disc removed from Round DVD Holder. • See page 75 for a long time − Where humidity is high or in environment where condensation is likely to occur. • ...
...following phenomena may occur: − Block noise in playback image − Momentary stop of disc where recording is heat from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD Holder. • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the disc ... the above . Note: • See page 76 when cleaning the removed disc. • See page 75 for how to handle disc removed from Round DVD Holder. • See page 75 for a long time − Where humidity is high or in environment where condensation is likely to occur. • ...