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...the air, and white particles could adhere to operate abnormally. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on. Be ... as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is very high for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is connected: Doing so could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight...
...the air, and white particles could adhere to operate abnormally. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on. Be ... as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is very high for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is connected: Doing so could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight...
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...ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with a soft, dry cloth. such as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is lit or blinking, turn it on the lens and/or inside : ...droplets) could peel off and leave it in air warmed or cooled to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe...
...ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with a soft, dry cloth. such as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is lit or blinking, turn it on the lens and/or inside : ...droplets) could peel off and leave it in air warmed or cooled to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe...
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...., the recorded contents may be lost. Do not use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it near a heater. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is...direct sunlight or place it at high temperature could cause malfunctions. Also, Hitachi cannot be damaged. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is recommended that you...
...., the recorded contents may be lost. Do not use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it near a heater. Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is...direct sunlight or place it at high temperature could cause malfunctions. Also, Hitachi cannot be damaged. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is recommended that you...
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...DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different from those you will actually see in this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery... you use most often (this DVD video camera/ recorder - Get to know your business. Refer to match the disc or card you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on this manual, and get to know Hitachi. The illustrations of operating these ...
...DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different from those you will actually see in this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 12 - 14). Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery... you use most often (this DVD video camera/ recorder - Get to know your business. Refer to match the disc or card you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on this manual, and get to know Hitachi. The illustrations of operating these ...
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...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 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR ...AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 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 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off...
...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 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR ...AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 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 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off...
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... lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. English 15 For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to protect the lens. Checking Provided...
... lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. English 15 For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to protect the lens. Checking Provided...
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.../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) 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 40...
.../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) 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 40...
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... camera/recorder to the base of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. setting up to fall . Put your thumb. English ... camera/recorder will fall and be damaged. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/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. Adjust the length of your hand in a position where you press the REC button with your...
... camera/recorder to the base of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. setting up to fall . Put your thumb. English ... camera/recorder will fall and be damaged. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/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. Adjust the length of your hand in a position where you press the REC button with your...
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... fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in accordance with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Do not dispose of lithium battery is possible with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium...
... fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in accordance with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Do not dispose of lithium battery is possible with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium...
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... ●Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. The remote controllable distance is an obstacle between the remote control...the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with remote control code set to 16 feet (5 m). If the infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by ...
... ●Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. The remote controllable distance is an obstacle between the remote control...the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with remote control code set to 16 feet (5 m). If the infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by ...
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... date and time you make a recording can also be used to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN RAM depends on the date display format ...(set . Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "YES", and then press the A button. ...
... date and time you make a recording can also be used to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN RAM depends on the date display format ...(set . Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "YES", and then press the A button. ...
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... camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been...
... camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been...
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...REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it. 1 While holding down . Note: • For safety, be down the BATTERY EJECT button, slide the battery upward to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level of battery. ...battery is in damage. Note: • Make sure that the battery is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ...
...REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it. 1 While holding down . Note: • For safety, be down the BATTERY EJECT button, slide the battery upward to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level of battery. ...battery is in damage. Note: • Make sure that the battery is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ...
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...8226; During and after recording is started. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor DZ-GX20A approx. 125 min approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 110 min approx. 140 min approx. 125 min DZ-MV780A approx. 145 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min... approx. 125 min approx. 170 min approx. 145 min DZ-MV730A approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min With DZ-BP7S (provided with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of DVD...
...8226; During and after recording is started. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor DZ-GX20A approx. 125 min approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 110 min approx. 140 min approx. 125 min DZ-MV780A approx. 145 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min... approx. 125 min approx. 170 min approx. 145 min DZ-MV730A approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min With DZ-BP7S (provided with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of DVD...
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...not using the DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new one. EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the day before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge ...is too cold, such as in a refrigerator: Doing so could damage the battery. If the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/recorder, it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be shortened. If this happens, be sure to set or ...
...not using the DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new one. EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the day before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge ...is too cold, such as in a refrigerator: Doing so could damage the battery. If the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/recorder, it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be shortened. If this happens, be sure to set or ...
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... jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. DC power cord English 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the... settings on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC...
... jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. DC power cord English 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the... settings on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC...
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... (DVDfunSTUDIO) of PC. Video mode and 16:9 mode cannot be made usable on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose "YES". Note: See page 91 for continued use for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure ...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. • If there is ...
... (DVDfunSTUDIO) of PC. Video mode and 16:9 mode cannot be made usable on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose "YES". Note: See page 91 for continued use for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure ...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. • If there is ...
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... or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until it . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/...charger during removal of disc insertion block will open . English 47 DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink...
... or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until it . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/...charger during removal of disc insertion block will open . English 47 DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink...
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... different from the actual display. *Not displayed on disc/card 18. Program AE k 3. Volume Current date/time English 52 External Input 12. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Recording mode 13. Remaining...
... different from the actual display. *Not displayed on disc/card 18. Program AE k 3. Volume Current date/time English 52 External Input 12. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Recording mode 13. Remaining...
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...battery level (p. 42) w (full charge) x y z (low remaining charge) 19. Note: The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as data which can switch the display mode of on a device other than the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of remaining recordable still images during playback (see 12 on DZ...in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with 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. *2 ...
...battery level (p. 42) w (full charge) x y z (low remaining charge) 19. Note: The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as data which can switch the display mode of on a device other than the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of remaining recordable still images during playback (see 12 on DZ...in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with 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. *2 ...