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.... The video product may result in a shock or fire hazard. This video product should be placed in a built-in installation such as they exit from battery power, or other similar surface. If you are frayed power cables, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. Please read before operating your video...
.... The video product may result in a shock or fire hazard. This video product should be placed in a built-in installation such as they exit from battery power, or other similar surface. If you are frayed power cables, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. Please read before operating your video...
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.../recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could malfunction. before using this DVD video camera/recorder in a place where there is not necessary when using insecticide. Be careful of ambient...
.../recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could malfunction. before using this DVD video camera/recorder in a place where there is not necessary when using insecticide. Be careful of ambient...
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... read the instructions attached with a soft, dry cloth. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so 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...
... read the instructions attached with a soft, dry cloth. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so 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...
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... to direct sunlight or place it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it could malfunction or the case could shorten its life. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. It is designed and produced for trial ... for personal enjoyment. 9 English The data that recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment. The recorded...
... to direct sunlight or place it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it could malfunction or the case could shorten its life. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. It is designed and produced for trial ... for personal enjoyment. 9 English The data that recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment. The recorded...
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...you to know your business. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop... is identical. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to know Hitachi. Get to match the disc or card you use most often (this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of contents directing you can view the picture being ...
...you to know your business. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop... is identical. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to know Hitachi. Get to match the disc or card you use most often (this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of contents directing you can view the picture being ...
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... Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR...37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY 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 ...
... Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR...37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY 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 ...
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... video from household AC outlet, use . Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to power... DVD Holder). WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to another video device. Lithium battery (model CR2025): To power the remote control. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 If swallowed, consult a physician...
... video from household AC outlet, use . Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to power... DVD Holder). WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to another video device. Lithium battery (model CR2025): To power the remote control. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 If swallowed, consult a physician...
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...) 1 Infrared receiver (P. 34) When the remote control is used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery. DZ-MV580A illustrations are different, the method of device to the W side for wide-angle. 8 Accessory shoe Only for details.) 9 ...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 tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 7 Zoom lever ...
...) 1 Infrared receiver (P. 34) When the remote control is used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery. DZ-MV580A illustrations are different, the method of device to the W side for wide-angle. 8 Accessory shoe Only for details.) 9 ...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 tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 7 Zoom lever ...
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... (P. 8, 50) 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 20 Card insertion block (P. 47) 21 Battery attachment platform (P. 40) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or...
... (P. 8, 50) 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 20 Card insertion block (P. 47) 21 Battery attachment platform (P. 40) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or...
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.../Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. English 31 Adjust the length of your thumb. Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing...
.../Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. English 31 Adjust the length of your thumb. Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing...
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...; Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place. Battery stopper REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out. English 33 Note: The life of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of lithium battery is possible with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony...
...; Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place. Battery stopper REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out. English 33 Note: The life of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of lithium battery is possible with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony...
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... DVD video camera/ recorder turned off: The built-in Date Mode): The digit on the left / right to select, and then press A to set in battery is highlighted first Da t e Mode Da t e Se t ENTER RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM depends on . 2 Press the MENU button. Choosing "NO" will appear. Da t ...time. 5 Tilt the joystick to left or right to select the digit you have already set. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that is exhausted, the date ...
... DVD video camera/ recorder turned off: The built-in Date Mode): The digit on the left / right to select, and then press A to set in battery is highlighted first Da t e Mode Da t e Se t ENTER RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM depends on . 2 Press the MENU button. Choosing "NO" will appear. Da t ...time. 5 Tilt the joystick to left or right to select the digit you have already set. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that is exhausted, the date ...
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... AC adapter/charger to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the AC outlet again. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at temperatures of 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 electric shock or fire. • Charge the...
... AC adapter/charger to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the AC outlet again. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at temperatures of 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 electric shock or fire. • Charge the...
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...Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C): Approx. 165 minutes The charge time will discharge. Terminal must face up. Note: • 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 level current will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off before...
...Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C): Approx. 165 minutes The charge time will discharge. Terminal must face up. Note: • 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 level current will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off before...
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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 ...reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor − approx. 105 min The reference for...how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used . ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video ...
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 ...reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor − approx. 105 min The reference for...how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used . ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video ...
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... the memory effect, you store it will consume a slight amount of DVD video camera/recorder with the battery. then remove the battery and store it . Battery life: The battery life varies greatly depending on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level...indicator "w" may be displayed for a shorter period. If the usable time of power. When not using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is left attached to DVD video camera/ recorder, it in the viewfinder or on the ambient environment...
... the memory effect, you store it will consume a slight amount of DVD video camera/recorder with the battery. then remove the battery and store it . Battery life: The battery life varies greatly depending on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level...indicator "w" may be displayed for a shorter period. If the usable time of power. When not using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is left attached to DVD video camera/ recorder, it in the viewfinder or on the ambient environment...
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... AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. 43 English Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable AC adapter...
... AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. 43 English Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable AC adapter...
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... the message. 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...
... the message. 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...
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... that you do, the disc cover will slightly come out from the disc guide, and stop. 4 Remove the disc. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button for approximately 2 seconds, and then release it to remove the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator...switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of the disc or until it out. DISC EJECT 3 Gently open . Hold the top of laser pickup...
... that you do, the disc cover will slightly come out from the disc guide, and stop. 4 Remove the disc. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button for approximately 2 seconds, and then release it to remove the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator...switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of the disc or until it out. DISC EJECT 3 Gently open . Hold the top of laser pickup...
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... from the actual display. e 2. Manual Focus m 6. Recording mode p 7. Microphone filter 8. 16:9 mode 9. Disc/Card type 15. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Remaining battery level 18.
... from the actual display. e 2. Manual Focus m 6. Recording mode p 7. Microphone filter 8. 16:9 mode 9. Disc/Card type 15. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Remaining battery level 18.