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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of this unit has been included. This Class B digital apparatus complies with any inside of ... of the product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of current technology. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. English 2 Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of this unit has been included. This Class B digital apparatus complies with any inside of ... of the product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of current technology. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. English 2 Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected.
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... of every instrument. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety 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 qualified service personnel...
... of every instrument. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety 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 qualified service personnel...
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... inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with...
... inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with...
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... when using insecticide. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to clean the lens, use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: • This could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam: •...
... when using insecticide. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it to clean the lens, use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: • This could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam: •...
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...powered could occur on again with benzene or thinner: • The coating of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it again. If this time, do not do not...do any of the following, so as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is being written to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off or the case surface could occur. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using a chemical...
...powered could occur on again with benzene or thinner: • The coating of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it again. If this time, do not do not...do any of the following, so as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is being written to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off or the case surface could occur. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using a chemical...
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... be deleted for personal enjoyment. 8 English Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is normal. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be restored. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for any damages caused when recording is...
... be deleted for personal enjoyment. 8 English Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is normal. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be restored. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for any damages caused when recording is...
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...or in this manual, and get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this text. 9 Get to know Hitachi. The expression "press the C button" will actually see pages 12 - 14). The illustrations of DZ-GX20A are different, the method of operating these models...this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used . recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for the explanation in the ...
...or in this manual, and get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this text. 9 Get to know Hitachi. The expression "press the C button" will actually see pages 12 - 14). The illustrations of DZ-GX20A are different, the method of operating these models...this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used . recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for the explanation in the ...
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...on play it on VCR or DVD recorder. Original DVD being created Playback of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it back on this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list of DVD English 11 ●You can ...easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) Using this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147) You...
...on play it on VCR or DVD recorder. Original DVD being created Playback of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it back on this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list of DVD English 11 ●You can ...easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) Using this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147) You...
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...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 ... 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 44 Inserting and Removing...
...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 ... 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 44 Inserting and Removing...
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...Video Flash (for 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 CAMERAS...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 ...
...Video Flash (for 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 CAMERAS...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 ...
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... 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 DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to...
... 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 DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to...
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... from shoulder. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Charge it before use . Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to PC. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Power cable: Connect between...
... from shoulder. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Charge it before use . Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to PC. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Power cable: Connect between...
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... crystal display (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) Always remove this manual...
... crystal display (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) Always remove this manual...
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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) 25 26...
... 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) 25 26...
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... 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 back...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.
... 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 back...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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...button. Pressing the REC button again will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop recording (O). If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. OFF Note: • When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on screen (p. 46, 132). 3 Start recording (p. 49).... (p. 35), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 36). 2 While holding down to record. Initializing the DVD-RAM disc will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will erase all the way down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1...
...button. Pressing the REC button again will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop recording (O). If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. OFF Note: • When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on screen (p. 46, 132). 3 Start recording (p. 49).... (p. 35), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 36). 2 While holding down to record. Initializing the DVD-RAM disc will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will erase all the way down the button on LCD monitor screen (p. 35). 1...
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... switch to stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT 23 Note: • With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is focused, the...
... switch to stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT 23 Note: • With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is focused, the...
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... cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. English 24 When using media sold on this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. The media whose initialization format is recommended that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are removed... (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. *2: Must be finalized (see "Terminology", p. 155) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be playable on some DVD players or DVD recorders. *3: When ...
... cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. English 24 When using media sold on this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. The media whose initialization format is recommended that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are removed... (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. *2: Must be finalized (see "Terminology", p. 155) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be playable on some DVD players or DVD recorders. *3: When ...
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...; Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be damaged (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • DVD-R discs edited and finalized on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not...
...; Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be damaged (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • DVD-R discs edited and finalized on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not...