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...continued safety, do not remove any problems. Precautions WARNING: Many television programs and films are effective, but some (less than 1. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. Refer all servicing to cause electric shock. If the camera/recorder is... made by highly precise technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR...
...continued safety, do not remove any problems. Precautions WARNING: Many television programs and films are effective, but some (less than 1. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. Refer all servicing to cause electric shock. If the camera/recorder is... made by highly precise technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR...
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Install in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of every instrument. When a cart is used, use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Use only ... the apparatus. 4 English But, safety is a major factor in any ventilation openings. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the design of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms...
Install in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of every instrument. When a cart is used, use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Use only ... the apparatus. 4 English But, safety is a major factor in any ventilation openings. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the design of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms...
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...to severe vibrations or impact. Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is turned on it. Normal brightness will interfere with the open LCD screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using ... If you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall . No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 5 English If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. ...
...to severe vibrations or impact. Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is turned on it. Normal brightness will interfere with the open LCD screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using ... If you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall . No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 5 English If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. ...
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...product: • The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: ...• This could cause malfunctions. During playback of TV screen. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to direct...
...product: • The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: ...• This could cause malfunctions. During playback of TV screen. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to direct...
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...ACCESS/PC indicator If you turn it on the lens, wipe it again. Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of disc or card insertion block if possible. such as a surveillance camera/monitor. The battery provided ...has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 160). Do not use it for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using it off while the ACCESS...
...ACCESS/PC indicator If you turn it on the lens, wipe it again. Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of disc or card insertion block if possible. such as a surveillance camera/monitor. The battery provided ...has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 160). Do not use it for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using it off while the ACCESS...
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... Make a trial recording: • Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to loss of a defect in this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is recommended that recording is normal. It is not made normally...
... Make a trial recording: • Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to loss of a defect in this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is recommended that recording is normal. It is not made normally...
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... (see pages 12 - 14). We want this manual to be used in this DVD video camera/ recorder - Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with Disc Navigation: Refer to a TV 77 Functions Available with the... disc or card is compatible with Disc Navigation ...... 107 Connecting to PC 138 With this manual, and get to these models is possible to know Hitachi.
... (see pages 12 - 14). We want this manual to be used in this DVD video camera/ recorder - Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with Disc Navigation: Refer to a TV 77 Functions Available with the... disc or card is compatible with Disc Navigation ...... 107 Connecting to PC 138 With this manual, and get to these models is possible to know Hitachi.
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...simply play back the play it on VCR or DVD recorder. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. ●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list and ...dub it back on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147) You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.
...simply play back the play it on VCR or DVD recorder. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. ●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list and ...dub it back on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147) You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.
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...Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo 22 Discs and Cards 24 AVAILABLE DISCS 24 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 25 HANDLING DISCS 26 DISC CLEANING 26 AVAILABLE CARDS 27 Storage Capacity on Disc or ...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 CONTROL ...
...Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo 22 Discs and Cards 24 AVAILABLE DISCS 24 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 25 HANDLING DISCS 26 DISC CLEANING 26 AVAILABLE CARDS 27 Storage Capacity on Disc or ...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 CONTROL ...
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...DZ-GX20A only) ........76 Viewing on TV Screen 77 CONNECTING TO A TV 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 78 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 79 Recording (Dubbing) Images 80 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE 80 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO...(COLOR LEVEL 99 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 99 Initial Settings 100 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 100 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......100 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 101 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (...
...DZ-GX20A only) ........76 Viewing on TV Screen 77 CONNECTING TO A TV 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 78 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 79 Recording (Dubbing) Images 80 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE 80 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO...(COLOR LEVEL 99 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 99 Initial Settings 100 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 100 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......100 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 101 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (...
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... SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS 137 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC 138 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 140 Installing Software 142 DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 142 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 143 Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 147 Uninstalling Software 149 Cautions When Using...
... SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS 137 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC 138 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 140 Installing Software 142 DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 142 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 143 Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 147 Uninstalling Software 149 Cautions When Using...
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... DVD video camera/recorder. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to protect the lens. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A...
... DVD video camera/recorder. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to protect the lens. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A...
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... to the W side 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 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...
... to the W side 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 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...
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... the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 7, 49, 51) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 18 PHOTO button (p. 51...
... the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 7, 49, 51) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 18 PHOTO button (p. 51...
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... (p. 74) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 58) 35 RESET button (p. 174) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 62) Press this button to display the details of image being played... and then press the center (A) to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu. 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod. 18 English 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL....
... (p. 74) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 58) 35 RESET button (p. 174) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 62) Press this button to display the details of image being played... and then press the center (A) to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu. 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod. 18 English 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL....
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.../pause button (p. 58) 57 Stop button (p. 9, 58, 105) 58 Forward skip button (p. 60) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
.../pause button (p. 58) 57 Stop button (p. 9, 58, 105) 58 Forward skip button (p. 60) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
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... at this time. English 20 Turntable Disc cover 2 Gently open the cover until a click is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a... disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. only videos on DVD-RAM disc; 12 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • It is heard, and then close the cover of disc insertion block...
... at this time. English 20 Turntable Disc cover 2 Gently open the cover until a click is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a... disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. only videos on DVD-RAM disc; 12 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • It is heard, and then close the cover of disc insertion block...
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... disc will erase all the way down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1 After recording is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. If unformatted disc is finished, press the A button. Pressing the REC button again will start. Press PHOTO all the ...will be played back. 2 Press the C button to focus the subject, and the "m" indicator will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will turn purple. Recording will stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT English 21 Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you ...
... disc will erase all the way down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1 After recording is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. If unformatted disc is finished, press the A button. Pressing the REC button again will start. Press PHOTO all the ...will be played back. 2 Press the C button to focus the subject, and the "m" indicator will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will turn purple. Recording will stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT English 21 Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you ...
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Note: • With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in recording pause status: The recorded scene will be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is focused, the "m" indicator will turn purple. 2 While holding down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. ...
Note: • With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in recording pause status: The recorded scene will be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is focused, the "m" indicator will turn purple. 2 While holding down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. ...
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... an HG type double-sided disc, take great care not to deliver optimum performance. • See page 25 for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with them: Function Deleting and editing images Playing back on other than these discs...
... an HG type double-sided disc, take great care not to deliver optimum performance. • See page 25 for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with them: Function Deleting and editing images Playing back on other than these discs...