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... beside headings Some functions of this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with the function. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains... switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 101). English About This Manual ●Displays in this text. 9 Get to know Hitachi. The illustrations of DZ-GX20A are different from those you will be as helpful as...
... beside headings Some functions of this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with the function. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains... switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 101). English About This Manual ●Displays in this text. 9 Get to know Hitachi. The illustrations of DZ-GX20A are different from those you will be as helpful as...
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... CARD (CAPACITY 133 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO 134 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) .... 135 Others 136 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY 136 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY 136 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS 137 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO...
... CARD (CAPACITY 133 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO 134 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) .... 135 Others 136 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY 136 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY 136 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS 137 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO...
Owners Guide
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... take great care with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. *2: Must be finalized (see "Terminology", p. 155) on DVD players with a logo , or DVD recorders with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. English 24 Using a disc other DVD devices Initialization Finalization DVD-RAM disc ∴ Possible on ... ×: Not available *1: Can be played back on this DVD video camera/recorder. *4: Some DVD devices can be used only after they are formatted on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with a ...
... take great care with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. *2: Must be finalized (see "Terminology", p. 155) on DVD players with a logo , or DVD recorders with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. English 24 Using a disc other DVD devices Initialization Finalization DVD-RAM disc ∴ Possible on ... ×: Not available *1: Can be played back on this DVD video camera/recorder. *4: Some DVD devices can be used only after they are formatted on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with a ...
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.../recorder is necessary to be written for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • LD • DVD-RW • MO • DVD+RW • MD • DVD+R • iD • DVD-ROM • Floppy disk • DVD-Video • Discs other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be...
.../recorder is necessary to be written for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • LD • DVD-RW • MO • DVD+RW • MD • DVD+R • iD • DVD-ROM • Floppy disk • DVD-Video • Discs other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be...
Owners Guide
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... application (DVDfunSTUDIO) of the disc will not move automatically to use for camera. The messages on this DVD video camera/recorder. NEXT CANCEL When recording on the right will appear (see page 26). ●When... A button between messages. complete, "DVD-R disc, MV730A. English 46 Remove the disc and reinsert it becomes possible to the other side. Remove the disc once from PC (for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are ... recorded, the disc can no dirt or scratch on this DVD video camera/recorder: When final message "Format the disc now?"
... application (DVDfunSTUDIO) of the disc will not move automatically to use for camera. The messages on this DVD video camera/recorder. NEXT CANCEL When recording on the right will appear (see page 26). ●When... A button between messages. complete, "DVD-R disc, MV730A. English 46 Remove the disc and reinsert it becomes possible to the other side. Remove the disc once from PC (for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are ... recorded, the disc can no dirt or scratch on this DVD video camera/recorder: When final message "Format the disc now?"
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...8226; For various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 86. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that has not been finalized on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see page 46). 50 English Note: • See "Check 1" on page 158... from accidentally moving to "N" position. • Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could cause the disc to format it on this DVD video camera/ recorder). • When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it takes some time before recording is possible. • See ...
...8226; For various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 86. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that has not been finalized on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see page 46). 50 English Note: • See "Check 1" on page 158... from accidentally moving to "N" position. • Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could cause the disc to format it on this DVD video camera/ recorder). • When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it takes some time before recording is possible. • See ...
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... number of on page 62). 54 English Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder is for reference: This number may be checked on page... DVD video camera/recorder O : SD memory card P : Locked SD memory card No display*4 16. 15. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. *3 When no remaining space, has been inserted. *4 When a disc or card that cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A....
... number of on page 62). 54 English Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder is for reference: This number may be checked on page... DVD video camera/recorder O : SD memory card P : Locked SD memory card No display*4 16. 15. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. *3 When no remaining space, has been inserted. *4 When a disc or card that cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A....
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ENTER RETURN R Note: The menu item "Finalize Disc" will not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc. FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): 3 The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. (p. 110) ... details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ● Disc (p. 135) Qu i ck Menu Final i ze Di sc ETC Qu i ck Menu Final i ze Di sc ETC Menu f o r d i sc. ENTER RETURN R (p. 136) Qu i ck Menu ETC R e p e a t P l a y O n Of f Cance l r epea t p l ay. ENTER RETURN English 71...
ENTER RETURN R Note: The menu item "Finalize Disc" will not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc. FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): 3 The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. (p. 110) ... details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ● Disc (p. 135) Qu i ck Menu Final i ze Di sc ETC Qu i ck Menu Final i ze Di sc ETC Menu f o r d i sc. ENTER RETURN R (p. 136) Qu i ck Menu ETC R e p e a t P l a y O n Of f Cance l r epea t p l ay. ENTER RETURN English 71...
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... may depend on the recorded status of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder or other 8 cm DVD-R discs can be recorded on finalized disc. Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into any DVD recorder: The disc may stop momentarily between...
... may depend on the recorded status of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder or other 8 cm DVD-R discs can be recorded on finalized disc. Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into any DVD recorder: The disc may stop momentarily between...
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...: Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by pressing the DISC NAVIGATION button. • Each time Disc Navigation is used on this DVD video camera/recorder. - Finalized DVD-R disc - Disc Navigation screen Cursor Still image icon*2 Operation guide*3 Thumbnail (see "Terminology", p. 155) A l l Pr og r ams...on thumbnail display screen. *2 No still icon will appear for card. *3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. *4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded. *5 " 690R" will appear for card. English 104 Purple:...
...: Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by pressing the DISC NAVIGATION button. • Each time Disc Navigation is used on this DVD video camera/recorder. - Finalized DVD-R disc - Disc Navigation screen Cursor Still image icon*2 Operation guide*3 Thumbnail (see "Terminology", p. 155) A l l Pr og r ams...on thumbnail display screen. *2 No still icon will appear for card. *3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. *4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded. *5 " 690R" will appear for card. English 104 Purple:...
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...Setting special effects to scenes Scene information display Changing title Creation of play list Disc or Card initialization Copy from disc to card Disc finalization Repeat play Slide show 1 You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one 123 scene or multiple scenes, such as...protection 1 You can play back programs and scenes. 3 You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to 133 prevent deletion or editing by mistake: Essential scenes are unique to finalize any DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD recorder/player or read into PC, the set effect results, connect both devices using...
...Setting special effects to scenes Scene information display Changing title Creation of play list Disc or Card initialization Copy from disc to card Disc finalization Repeat play Slide show 1 You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one 123 scene or multiple scenes, such as...protection 1 You can play back programs and scenes. 3 You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to 133 prevent deletion or editing by mistake: Essential scenes are unique to finalize any DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD recorder/player or read into PC, the set effect results, connect both devices using...
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... screens for details of settings. ●When using DVD-R disc Scene Select (p. 119) Detail (p. 120) Program Switch (p. 121) Play (p. 122) Start → Current (p. 119) Current → End (p. 119) All (p. 119) Disc Finalize Disc (p. 135) Capacity (p. 133) Go To ... 134) Others ETC Category Repeat Play (p. 136) (p. 136) All VIDEO PHOTO (p. 136) (p. 136) (p. 136) On (p. 136) Off (p. 136) ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Edit Effect Copy Select Detail (p. 110) (p. 114) (p. 117) (p. 119) (p. 120) Divide Delete Combine Move* Fade Skip Thumbnail (p. 112) (p. 110) ...
... screens for details of settings. ●When using DVD-R disc Scene Select (p. 119) Detail (p. 120) Program Switch (p. 121) Play (p. 122) Start → Current (p. 119) Current → End (p. 119) All (p. 119) Disc Finalize Disc (p. 135) Capacity (p. 133) Go To ... 134) Others ETC Category Repeat Play (p. 136) (p. 136) All VIDEO PHOTO (p. 136) (p. 136) (p. 136) On (p. 136) Off (p. 136) ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Edit Effect Copy Select Detail (p. 110) (p. 114) (p. 117) (p. 119) (p. 120) Divide Delete Combine Move* Fade Skip Thumbnail (p. 112) (p. 110) ...
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Also, this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted (already finalized), no still image can be recorded on it. (When using disc) De tai l V I DEO : 1m i n43sec ( 2s c e n e s ) ( XTRA) : 0mi n 0sec ( 0scenes) ( F I NE ) 1m i n13 s e c Da t e : 9 ...• DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is unknown. pressing the d button will display information on a device other than this will not appear when a DVD-R disc is used for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 ...
Also, this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted (already finalized), no still image can be recorded on it. (When using disc) De tai l V I DEO : 1m i n43sec ( 2s c e n e s ) ( XTRA) : 0mi n 0sec ( 0scenes) ( F I NE ) 1m i n13 s e c Da t e : 9 ...• DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is unknown. pressing the d button will display information on a device other than this will not appear when a DVD-R disc is used for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 ...
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.../recorder. (See "Terminology", p. 155) The date of DVD player as a DVD player, etc. - If you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • The time required to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. will then be done on any other device. • No recording can be finalized. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to...
.../recorder. (See "Terminology", p. 155) The date of DVD player as a DVD player, etc. - If you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • The time required to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. will then be done on any other device. • No recording can be finalized. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to...
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Pressing the C button will enter the playback pause status at the final still. English 137 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) 3 If you play back ... of the position of cursor. • If you to continuously play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played for approx. 5 seconds. •...With slide show, playback will start a slide show When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will restore the Disc Navigation screen. Setting Slide Show allows you press the C button or ...
Pressing the C button will enter the playback pause status at the final still. English 137 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) 3 If you play back ... of the position of cursor. • If you to continuously play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played for approx. 5 seconds. •...With slide show, playback will start a slide show When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will restore the Disc Navigation screen. Setting Slide Show allows you press the C button or ...
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English 138 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) Connecting to PC THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in which the software on the CD-ROM ... 155) Example: PowerDVD produced by CyberLink ●Viewing, on PC, DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Original disc Application used DVD-R disc recorded and finalized on Generally available playback software compatible with DVD video this DVD video camera/recorder (see "Terminology", p. 155) Example: PowerDVD produced ...
English 138 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) Connecting to PC THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in which the software on the CD-ROM ... 155) Example: PowerDVD produced by CyberLink ●Viewing, on PC, DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Original disc Application used DVD-R disc recorded and finalized on Generally available playback software compatible with DVD video this DVD video camera/recorder (see "Terminology", p. 155) Example: PowerDVD produced ...
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...JPEG files in 100HPNX1 folder to the hard disk of this DVD video camera/ recorder is started from /to storage media in particular, note that, if an error occurs during writing to finalize a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: The disc will not be readable or ...writable from suspend (see "Terminology" on this DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. • Data may not be...
...JPEG files in 100HPNX1 folder to the hard disk of this DVD video camera/ recorder is started from /to storage media in particular, note that, if an error occurs during writing to finalize a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: The disc will not be readable or ...writable from suspend (see "Terminology" on this DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. • Data may not be...
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... be possible if the disc has not been finalized. Some DVD recorders can record on a DVD-R disc conforming to record videos (movies). DVD-R DISC: One-time recordable DVD disc: The recorded contents cannot be initialized. Using this format. DVD-RAM DISC: Rewritable DVD disc. to DVD video format. A generally available DVD video conforms to this technology instead of images...
... be possible if the disc has not been finalized. Some DVD recorders can record on a DVD-R disc conforming to record videos (movies). DVD-R DISC: One-time recordable DVD disc: The recorded contents cannot be initialized. Using this format. DVD-RAM DISC: Rewritable DVD disc. to DVD video format. A generally available DVD video conforms to this technology instead of images...
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...audio signal, and the signal is amplified and output from the disc to convert it to a digital signal to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R disc. Photo (still): "One scene" refers to an electric signal. LINEAR PCM: Audio recording format similar to Dolby ...an audio signal, but instead samples it and converts it to a single photo recording by pressing the REC button again. FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on TV. that of a laser, lens, receiving element, etc. The block consists of Dolby...
...audio signal, and the signal is amplified and output from the disc to convert it to a digital signal to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R disc. Photo (still): "One scene" refers to an electric signal. LINEAR PCM: Audio recording format similar to Dolby ...an audio signal, but instead samples it and converts it to a single photo recording by pressing the REC button again. FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on TV. that of a laser, lens, receiving element, etc. The block consists of Dolby...
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...or DVDR disc. Check 4 • No operation can be recorded only on this DVD video camera/ recorder is possible. Check the following the correct procedure using DVD-R disc: Has the disc been finalized? • Does disc have remaining recording space? Check 3 Skip or search playback ...does not work well If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/ recorder is subject to severe vibrations. ...
...or DVDR disc. Check 4 • No operation can be recorded only on this DVD video camera/ recorder is possible. Check the following the correct procedure using DVD-R disc: Has the disc been finalized? • Does disc have remaining recording space? Check 3 Skip or search playback ...does not work well If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/ recorder is subject to severe vibrations. ...