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.... Printed on the front cover of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on recycled paper QR35602 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005 Printed in Japan OG-H(I) 180 English Instruction Manual DZ-GX20A / DZ-MV730A / DZ-MV780A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-GX20A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3...
.... Printed on the front cover of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on recycled paper QR35602 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005 Printed in Japan OG-H(I) 180 English Instruction Manual DZ-GX20A / DZ-MV730A / DZ-MV780A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-GX20A NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3...
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... must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation.
... must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation.
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... video product, safety is used, use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from being walked on the apparatus. 4 English This... near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to assure your responsibility too. Servicing is required when...
... video product, safety is used, use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from being walked on the apparatus. 4 English This... near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to assure your responsibility too. Servicing is required when...
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... optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long time continuously as time passes. (The battery is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. If this time, do not do not open or close ... it off and wait for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with a soft, dry cloth. condensation (vapor in it: Repair of the disc or card ...
... optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long time continuously as time passes. (The battery is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. If this time, do not do not open or close ... it off and wait for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with a soft, dry cloth. condensation (vapor in it: Repair of the disc or card ...
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Table of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking...PHOTOS) ON DISC .... 28 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 29 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 30 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video 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 ...
Table of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking...PHOTOS) ON DISC .... 28 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 29 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 30 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video 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 ...
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...inside) (p. 35) Although the external appearances of DZGX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 56) 8 Lens hood (p. 57...45 6 11 12 13 NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU (Inside the cover) 1 Light receiving sensor (for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to block with hand, etc.
...inside) (p. 35) Although the external appearances of DZGX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 56) 8 Lens hood (p. 57...45 6 11 12 13 NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU (Inside the cover) 1 Light receiving sensor (for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to block with hand, etc.
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... p. 158 if recording is not possible with "N". 4 View the playback of power switch, set the switch to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-R disc). The recorded scene will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1 After recording is finished, press the A button. 3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor...
... p. 158 if recording is not possible with "N". 4 View the playback of power switch, set the switch to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-R disc). The recorded scene will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1 After recording is finished, press the A button. 3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor...
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...ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only) See "Introduction to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected) Came ra Func t i ons Set u p P r o g .... * Displayed when * using the flash even in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will be ... it is recommended to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye.
...ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only) See "Introduction to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected) Came ra Func t i ons Set u p P r o g .... * Displayed when * using the flash even in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will be ... it is recommended to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye.
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...TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen: You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc Navigation while checking on TV screen. 123 Note: • Adjust the volume of the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, ...position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on and set the TV to switch...
...TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen: You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc Navigation while checking on TV screen. 123 Note: • Adjust the volume of the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, ...position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on and set the TV to switch...
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.... Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it may stop momentarily between scenes. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. Note: Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize...
.... Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it may stop momentarily between scenes. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. Note: Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize...
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...using a video selector (see "Terminology", p. 155), the TV may not automatically be able to switch to recording of your TV: See TV instruction manual for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD" recording using the same disc. • Images recorded with "16:9 On" (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played ...• To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will not be able to switch it to 16:9 mode. ...
...using a video selector (see "Terminology", p. 155), the TV may not automatically be able to switch to recording of your TV: See TV instruction manual for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD" recording using the same disc. • Images recorded with "16:9 On" (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played ...• To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will not be able to switch it to 16:9 mode. ...
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... on "scene" and "program", so that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this instruction manual are basically those that you will be terminated and the... DVD video camera/recorder will appear. Disc Navigation 123 Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is the same....
... on "scene" and "program", so that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this instruction manual are basically those that you will be terminated and the... DVD video camera/recorder will appear. Disc Navigation 123 Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is the same....
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...VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of the following 3 methods to release: • Choose "Off" in step 4 above. • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off once. • Press the DISC EJECT button to choose "Repeat Play" on the "Others" menu screen, and then press the A...has been specified: When playback of recording. Note: • Press the C button to switch this DVD video camera/recorder will be restored. A l l Pr og r ams 006 / 015 PLAY RAM (When "PHOTO" is instructed from the first scene. Others Category Repeat Play ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM 4 Choose "On...
...VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of the following 3 methods to release: • Choose "Off" in step 4 above. • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off once. • Press the DISC EJECT button to choose "Repeat Play" on the "Others" menu screen, and then press the A...has been specified: When playback of recording. Note: • Press the C button to switch this DVD video camera/recorder will be restored. A l l Pr og r ams 006 / 015 PLAY RAM (When "PHOTO" is instructed from the first scene. Others Category Repeat Play ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM 4 Choose "On...
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... Reader is given. 140 English Install this DVD video camera/recorder unless some special instruction is not installed in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CDROM icon and choose "Open". You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Contains the Acrobat Reader (see page...
... Reader is given. 140 English Install this DVD video camera/recorder unless some special instruction is not installed in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CDROM icon and choose "Open". You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Contains the Acrobat Reader (see page...
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... PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open "Programs"or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM" and "DVD-MovieAlbumSE", and then open "Instruction Manual". ● DVDfunSTUDIO • After installing DVDfunSTUDIO, open "Programs" or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start...
... PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open "Programs"or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM" and "DVD-MovieAlbumSE", and then open "Instruction Manual". ● DVDfunSTUDIO • After installing DVDfunSTUDIO, open "Programs" or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start...
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... be reencoded. Also, depending on DVDfunSTUDIO. Then the disc cover of this DVD video camera/ recorder. • The following Collect Tool will appear: Click "OK". English 148 Refer to the DVDfunSTUDIO instruction manual for details. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to be used on... this DVD video camera/recorder must be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Although DVDfunSTUDIO can be playable on PC ...
... be reencoded. Also, depending on DVDfunSTUDIO. Then the disc cover of this DVD video camera/ recorder. • The following Collect Tool will appear: Click "OK". English 148 Refer to the DVDfunSTUDIO instruction manual for details. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to be used on... this DVD video camera/recorder must be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Although DVDfunSTUDIO can be playable on PC ...
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... ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780A) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to this DVD video camera/recorder, you...
... ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780A) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to this DVD video camera/recorder, you...
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...may vary with SIDE A facing up. English 152 Do not open SIDE A of the holder in the direction of arrows (1) marked on this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc from Its Package No disc in package - Removing Disc from the holder, cartridge or caddy when using. ...arrows (2), taking care not to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. While pushing the two release levers in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge or caddy case - The following ...
...may vary with SIDE A facing up. English 152 Do not open SIDE A of the holder in the direction of arrows (1) marked on this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc from Its Package No disc in package - Removing Disc from the holder, cartridge or caddy when using. ...arrows (2), taking care not to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. While pushing the two release levers in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge or caddy case - The following ...
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...Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, ...lens. ●Do not use benzene or thinner to the viewfinder lens, remove it using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use force, scratch it, or subject it is not caught by claws. Snap off and remove lock pin...your finger into the hole in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor. ●If dust adheres to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of disc, taking care not to wipe dirt off the lock pins, and ...
...Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, ...lens. ●Do not use benzene or thinner to the viewfinder lens, remove it using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use force, scratch it, or subject it is not caught by claws. Snap off and remove lock pin...your finger into the hole in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor. ●If dust adheres to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of disc, taking care not to wipe dirt off the lock pins, and ...
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...when power was inserted. Repair data now? even if "NO" is selected, the same message will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on next time. (Do not image file. recognizing it: Ignoring this will appear when the (3) Data error in case of message (2) ...partial repair), the original date/ time information will be lost . • Since all movies, and then all stills, are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. Unless consecutive scenes are arranged in image list). Trouble Messages A message may take appropriate corrective action. Battery is almost...
...when power was inserted. Repair data now? even if "NO" is selected, the same message will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on next time. (Do not image file. recognizing it: Ignoring this will appear when the (3) Data error in case of message (2) ...partial repair), the original date/ time information will be lost . • Since all movies, and then all stills, are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. Unless consecutive scenes are arranged in image list). Trouble Messages A message may take appropriate corrective action. Battery is almost...