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... the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...
... the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...
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... the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall . • Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod in ... low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display...
... the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall . • Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod in ... low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display...
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... room or vehicle - Do not turn it off and wait for a long time continuously 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 severe vibrations or impact. −...
... room or vehicle - Do not turn it off and wait for a long time continuously 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 severe vibrations or impact. −...
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... TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Inserting and Removing Disc 44 INSERTING DISC 44 REMOVING DISC 46 Inserting and Removing Card 47 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video...
... TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Inserting and Removing Disc 44 INSERTING DISC 44 REMOVING DISC 46 Inserting and Removing Card 47 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video...
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...: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to PC. ex. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to PC. video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to another video device. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 DC power ...DVD video camera/recorder to hang it before use this DVD video camera/recorder. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from...
...: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to PC. ex. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to PC. video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to another video device. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 DC power ...DVD video camera/recorder to hang it before use this DVD video camera/recorder. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from...
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Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. 3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into ...
Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. 3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into ...
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Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 2Put in a card. English 23 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43).
Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 2Put in a card. English 23 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43).
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... t u p Da t e Mode Da t e Se t 9/30/ 2004 8 : 00AM Tilt the joystick up in Date Mode): The digit on . 2 Press the MENU button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to correct the date and time you have already set. To prevent this built-in battery will be charged. 37 English Came ra Func...
... t u p Da t e Mode Da t e Se t 9/30/ 2004 8 : 00AM Tilt the joystick up in Date Mode): The digit on . 2 Press the MENU button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to correct the date and time you have already set. To prevent this built-in battery will be charged. 37 English Came ra Func...
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...power cable to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to AC adapter/charger. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. If you need one, purchase it from your dealer. • ...50 - 86°F (10-30°C). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera...
...power cable to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to AC adapter/charger. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. If you need one, purchase it from your dealer. • ...50 - 86°F (10-30°C). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD video camera...
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... battery to fall, resulting in damage. ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference...
... battery to fall, resulting in damage. ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference...
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... but this does not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to 86°F (10°... charging, the battery will vary depending on the DVD video camera/recorder. Note that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery: For DZ-MV550A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 140 min − When using LCD monitor...
... but this does not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to 86°F (10°... charging, the battery will vary depending on the DVD video camera/recorder. Note that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery: For DZ-MV550A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 140 min − When using LCD monitor...
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... it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to use it indoors. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder...
... it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to use it indoors. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder...
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...The disc will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged... battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder. • See page 82 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some...
...The disc will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged... battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder. • See page 82 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some...
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... and gently pull it out. Hold the top of disc insertion block, to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of laser pickup (see "Terminology", P. 160)). English 46 When the cover is fully open the cover until power is completely ...DISC EJECT indicator on , the disc can be careful not to look into the lens in recording status. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM...
... and gently pull it out. Hold the top of disc insertion block, to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of laser pickup (see "Terminology", P. 160)). English 46 When the cover is fully open the cover until power is completely ...DISC EJECT indicator on , the disc can be careful not to look into the lens in recording status. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM...
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... External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 98 for details, and "Recording Stills" on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copyguard signal - even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment. the input image may cause noise to enter the recorded image. • The...device, always power the camera/ recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV550A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the...
... External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 98 for details, and "Recording Stills" on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copyguard signal - even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment. the input image may cause noise to enter the recorded image. • The...device, always power the camera/ recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV550A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the...
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... camera/ recorder (P.126). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to a position other video devices. English 86 To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To .... Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may enter the dubbed image. • It is too high, noise may operate...
... camera/ recorder (P.126). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to a position other video devices. English 86 To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To .... Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may enter the dubbed image. • It is too high, noise may operate...
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...-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. The screen for initialization. F o rma t t h e ca r d now ? If initialization is interrupted by mistake. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that the DVD video camera/recorder is not turned off , the disc or card will not be initialized.../recorder when it is connected to PC via PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be used (P.82). • If you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization.
...-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. The screen for initialization. F o rma t t h e ca r d now ? If initialization is interrupted by mistake. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that the DVD video camera/recorder is not turned off , the disc or card will not be initialized.../recorder when it is connected to PC via PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be used (P.82). • If you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization.
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... is interrupted by power off, the control information will restore the thumbnail display screen. English 136 Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating is interrupted, the control information will be updated correctly. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION.../recorder handles information on the "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off ...
... is interrupted by power off, the control information will restore the thumbnail display screen. English 136 Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating is interrupted, the control information will be updated correctly. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION.../recorder handles information on the "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off ...
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... the "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. If you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. English 137 Finalize Disc Further recording on this DVD video camera/recorder...Choose "YES", and then press the A button. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. If finalization is interrupted by power off during finalization and the finalization is turned off , the disc will take to 8 ...
... the "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. If you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. English 137 Finalize Disc Further recording on this DVD video camera/recorder...Choose "YES", and then press the A button. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. If finalization is interrupted by power off during finalization and the finalization is turned off , the disc will take to 8 ...
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... demonstration approx. 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera/recorder on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode", and then press the A button. 3 Use the joystick to...
... demonstration approx. 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera/recorder on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode", and then press the A button. 3 Use the joystick to...