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Instruction Manual DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Printed on the front cover of this instruction manual. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ HITACHI CANADA LTD. Be sure to become familiar with soy based ink...
Instruction Manual DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Printed on the front cover of this instruction manual. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ HITACHI CANADA LTD. Be sure to become familiar with soy based ink...
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... a long uninterrupted period of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for at least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as entering a lodge from it on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video...
... a long uninterrupted period of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for at least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as entering a lodge from it on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video...
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...the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your business. Get to know Hitachi. Read This First To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming that the displays are used . Refer to these ...camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of operating both models is compatible with disc or card used for the explanation in this...
...the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your business. Get to know Hitachi. Read This First To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming that the displays are used . Refer to these ...camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of operating both models is compatible with disc or card used for the explanation in this...
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... of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 Cautions When Using 6 Cautions When Storing 9 Suggestions and Restrictions 9 Read This First 10 About This Manual 10 Introduction 11 Table of Contents 13 Checking Provided Accessories 16 Names of Parts 17 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and...
... of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 Cautions When Using 6 Cautions When Storing 9 Suggestions and Restrictions 9 Read This First 10 About This Manual 10 Introduction 11 Table of Contents 13 Checking Provided Accessories 16 Names of Parts 17 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and...
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...ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE 114 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - COMBINE 116 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD 70 Manually Focusing Subject 71 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 71 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 73 Using Full Auto Function 74 Setting Video Flash (for... DZ-MV580A 75 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 76 Viewing on TV Screen 77 CONNECTING TO A TV 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 78 Playback on DVD...
...ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE 114 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - COMBINE 116 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD 70 Manually Focusing Subject 71 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 71 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 73 Using Full Auto Function 74 Setting Video Flash (for... DZ-MV580A 75 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 76 Viewing on TV Screen 77 CONNECTING TO A TV 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 78 Playback on DVD...
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...manual. 17 English Although the external appearances of DZMV550A and DZ-MV580A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32) 3 Recording indicator (P. 103) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Stereo microphone (P. 76) 5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550A...) Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A) (P. 56) 6 Lens hood (P. 57) Always remove this lens hood when using generally available...
...manual. 17 English Although the external appearances of DZMV550A and DZ-MV580A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32) 3 Recording indicator (P. 103) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Stereo microphone (P. 76) 5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550A...) Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A) (P. 56) 6 Lens hood (P. 57) Always remove this lens hood when using generally available...
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... 37 38 39 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 28 FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 36 RESET button (P. 181) To reset all settings to defaults (status...
... 37 38 39 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 28 FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 36 RESET button (P. 181) To reset all settings to defaults (status...
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... is an example for details. Disc/Card type 15. Remaining battery level 18. Microphone filter 8. 16:9 mode 9. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Manual Focus m 6. On-Screen Information 123 Various types of LCD screen or Volume Current date/time English 52 Self-timer 11.
... is an example for details. Disc/Card type 15. Remaining battery level 18. Microphone filter 8. 16:9 mode 9. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Manual Focus m 6. On-Screen Information 123 Various types of LCD screen or Volume Current date/time English 52 Self-timer 11.
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...Backlight compensation (P.51) No display: Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. Manual focus (P.71) No display: Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus : (display in movie recording mode) 14.Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM... 13.Zoom (P.56) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 500× (DZ-MV550A), 240× (DZ-MV580A), only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (P.93) No display: Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON ...
...Backlight compensation (P.51) No display: Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. Manual focus (P.71) No display: Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus : (display in movie recording mode) 14.Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM... 13.Zoom (P.56) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 500× (DZ-MV550A), 240× (DZ-MV580A), only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (P.93) No display: Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON ...
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The following screen display symbols will light or blink to give warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will blink when the battery ...
The following screen display symbols will light or blink to give warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will blink when the battery ...
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... viewfinder or on the recording conditions. English 71 You can switch the display mode of on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2004 2 Press the zoom lever down to ..."T" control side to zoom in on subject. 3 Use the S R buttons to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in on your subject before manually focusing on a subject automatically (autofocus). If you bring the subject into focus at the "W" control side, focus will appear on the screen. •...
... viewfinder or on the recording conditions. English 71 You can switch the display mode of on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2004 2 Press the zoom lever down to ..."T" control side to zoom in on subject. 3 Use the S R buttons to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in on your subject before manually focusing on a subject automatically (autofocus). If you bring the subject into focus at the "W" control side, focus will appear on the screen. •...
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Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 72 which may not be automatically focused (see page 71): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 72 which may not be automatically focused (see page 71): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
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...• The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. With auto exposure, no indication will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Exposure indicator 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2004... 2 Use the S R buttons to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. English 73 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in ...
...• The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. With auto exposure, no indication will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Exposure indicator 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2004... 2 Use the S R buttons to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. English 73 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in ...
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... the video flash will not emit light, though the DVD camera/recorder is recommended that you use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*(P. 157): Refer to Optional Accessories" on DZ-MV550A. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information No display Manner of brightness No light emission * Unusable..., causing an accident. • Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye. 13 Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. Note: • However, dark subjects may not be in vehicle: Doing so could cause fire ...
... the video flash will not emit light, though the DVD camera/recorder is recommended that you use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*(P. 157): Refer to Optional Accessories" on DZ-MV550A. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information No display Manner of brightness No light emission * Unusable..., causing an accident. • Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye. 13 Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. Note: • However, dark subjects may not be in vehicle: Doing so could cause fire ...
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To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. English 78 Refer to "Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off... the TV screen: You can also display only part of the DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).
To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. English 78 Refer to "Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off... the TV screen: You can also display only part of the DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).
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English 79 See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Remove the disc from the one on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD video recorder (see "Terminology", P. 160) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play it back. 12 Playback on this DVD video camera/recorder.
English 79 See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Remove the disc from the one on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD video recorder (see "Terminology", P. 160) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play it back. 12 Playback on this DVD video camera/recorder.
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... finalized disc. Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into the DVD player and play it back. See the instruction manual for liner PCM recording. • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. English 80 See "Removing and Replacing from Round DVD Holder. You...
... finalized disc. Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into the DVD player and play it back. See the instruction manual for liner PCM recording. • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. English 80 See "Removing and Replacing from Round DVD Holder. You...
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... r t s EIS Por t r a i t D i g . Portrait : Makes a subject, such as in a wedding or on the right of light is difficulty in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. (P.71) English 90 Note that the Low Light mode cannot be set. in a place where reflection of "Program AE". 2 Use the joystick to choose the...
... r t s EIS Por t r a i t D i g . Portrait : Makes a subject, such as in a wedding or on the right of light is difficulty in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. (P.71) English 90 Note that the Low Light mode cannot be set. in a place where reflection of "Program AE". 2 Use the joystick to choose the...
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...Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to end the setting. Infrared sensor block • If a tele or wide-conversion lens is turned on the recording conditions. English 91... If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD ...
...Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to end the setting. Infrared sensor block • If a tele or wide-conversion lens is turned on the recording conditions. English 91... If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD ...
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...• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (P. 56). ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. In such status, the "h" indicator will change the ...for appropriate colors. Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 16:9 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM Set EXIT RAM 4 Press the C button to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 71). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A button. 3 Hold A pressed until it fills the...
...• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (P. 56). ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. In such status, the "h" indicator will change the ...for appropriate colors. Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 16:9 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM Set EXIT RAM 4 Press the C button to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 71). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A button. 3 Hold A pressed until it fills the...