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...that you or a third party make sure that you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a closet, etc. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it could malfunction or the case ...could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could shorten its life. Copyright:...
...that you or a third party make sure that you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a closet, etc. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it could malfunction or the case ...could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could shorten its life. Copyright:...
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... you need: • A quick index for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different from those you will be used in this text. ●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this... Get to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to switch the language in the on the LCD monitor or in this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD screen. ●Notation of DZ-GX20A are unavailable with...
... you need: • A quick index for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different from those you will be used in this text. ●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this... Get to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to switch the language in the on the LCD monitor or in this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD screen. ●Notation of DZ-GX20A are unavailable with...
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...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... RECORDING PHOTO (DISC 66 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD 68 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC 70 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 71 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 71 Manually Focusing Subject 72 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 72 English
...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... RECORDING PHOTO (DISC 66 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD 68 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC 70 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 71 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 71 Manually Focusing Subject 72 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 72 English
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...Using External Microphone 75 Built-in 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...FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 108 Scene 110 DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DIVIDE 112 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - THUMBNAIL 116 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY 117 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK 118 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT 119 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN...
...Using External Microphone 75 Built-in 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...FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 108 Scene 110 DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DIVIDE 112 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - THUMBNAIL 116 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY 117 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK 118 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT 119 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN...
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... Optional Accessories 151 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 151 POWER SUPPLY 151 Removing Disc 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 PC 149 Introduction to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC 138 Contents on Provided...
... Optional Accessories 151 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 151 POWER SUPPLY 151 Removing Disc 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 PC 149 Introduction to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC 138 Contents on Provided...
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Disc cover 2 Gently open the cover until it 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). You can delete the recorded contents (p. 24). DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc.../charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. English 20 Turntable 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 cover 2 Gently open the cover until it 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). You can delete the recorded contents (p. 24). DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc.../charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. English 20 Turntable 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...
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...stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT English 21 If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. 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...is not possible with "N". 4 View the playback of recorded content on the right of power switch, set the switch to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-R disc). Pressing the REC button again will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop recording (O). 3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the...
...stop playback. 2 1 STOP/EXIT English 21 If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. 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...is not possible with "N". 4 View the playback of recorded content on the right of power switch, set the switch to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-R disc). Pressing the REC button again will be played back. 2 Press the C button to stop recording (O). 3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the...
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... camera/recorder and the functions which are formatted on DVD player or DVD recorder (see pages 152 and 153). AVAILABLE DISCS Available Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-R [for information on market as labeled "formatted". Note: • It is different can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility...
... camera/recorder and the functions which are formatted on DVD player or DVD recorder (see pages 152 and 153). AVAILABLE DISCS Available Discs Usable discs and logos DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-R [for information on market as labeled "formatted". Note: • It is different can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility...
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... THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • CD-RW • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • CD • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • LD • DVD-RW • MO • DVD+RW • MD • DVD+R • iD • DVD-ROM • Floppy disk • DVD-Video ... on another DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc. • If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not...
... THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • CD-RW • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • CD • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • LD • DVD-RW • MO • DVD+RW • MD • DVD+R • iD • DVD-ROM • Floppy disk • DVD-Video ... on another DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc. • If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not...
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...humidity is high or in the figure. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from a heater, etc. HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to touch ...Blue thumbnail display* (Fig. 1) A l l Pr og r ams 001/ 006 − Disc cannot correctly be recognized − Disc cannot be initialized PLAY RAM − Delay between video and audio * Fig. 1 Even if disc is heat from inner to several seconds to outer edges in which it is warped...
...humidity is high or in the figure. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from a heater, etc. HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to touch ...Blue thumbnail display* (Fig. 1) A l l Pr og r ams 001/ 006 − Disc cannot correctly be recognized − Disc cannot be initialized PLAY RAM − Delay between video and audio * Fig. 1 Even if disc is heat from inner to several seconds to outer edges in which it is warped...
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... or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 91 for recording on DVD-RAM disc, it cannot be changed midway for the setting of photos on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality XTRA FINE STD Movie...: Can record up to approx. 750 photos. DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A: Can record up to approx. 999 photos. RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC ●Number of recordable stills on one disc (on it, movies can be changed on DVD-R disc once the mode has been selected. • If you record in XTRA ...
... or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 91 for recording on DVD-RAM disc, it cannot be changed midway for the setting of photos on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality XTRA FINE STD Movie...: Can record up to approx. 750 photos. DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A: Can record up to approx. 999 photos. RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC ●Number of recordable stills on one disc (on it, movies can be changed on DVD-R disc once the mode has been selected. • If you record in XTRA ...
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... of photos on card may be inferior to TV (see "Terminology", p. 155). Note: • No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc. • Since the file size is as follows: Model DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A Camera input 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Setting External input 640...) format which is widely used in digital still cameras since JPEG files can be used to be output to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (N). Only JPEG photos will be recorded on ordinary PC. It is used on SD memory card. English 30 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The ...
... of photos on card may be inferior to TV (see "Terminology", p. 155). Note: • No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc. • Since the file size is as follows: Model DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A Camera input 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Setting External input 640...) format which is widely used in digital still cameras since JPEG files can be used to be output to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (N). Only JPEG photos will be recorded on ordinary PC. It is used on SD memory card. English 30 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The ...
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.... • Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc. • The recording side must face the inside (DVD video camera/recorder). 45 Double-sided disc: DVD-RAM / SIDE A The recording side of DVD video camera/recorder. • Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens. Then the... DVD video camera/recorder will open. 2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until a click is the "SIDE A" marked ...
.... • Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc. • The recording side must face the inside (DVD video camera/recorder). 45 Double-sided disc: DVD-RAM / SIDE A The recording side of DVD video camera/recorder. • Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens. Then the... DVD video camera/recorder will open. 2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until a click is the "SIDE A" marked ...
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... then release it . REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it . • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM 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... until power is on the cover of disc insertion block will open. If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will not open. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink on the LCD monitor or in laser pickup: Doing so...
... then release it . REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it . • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM 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... until power is on the cover of disc insertion block will open. If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will not open. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink on the LCD monitor or in laser pickup: Doing so...
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... 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on DVD video camera/recorder. 12 Recording Movie Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. Set the power switch to "O"... to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Check the subject on . Recording indicator 5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the screen (...
... 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on DVD video camera/recorder. 12 Recording Movie Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. Set the power switch to "O"... to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Check the subject on . Recording indicator 5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the screen (...
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... message disappears. • Do not turn power off while message "DISC ACCESS" is being displayed. • Take care that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted. • Sound is recorded from accidentally moving to "N" position. • Do not insert a non-...could cause the disc to become unusable (except in the "O" position from the stereo microphone on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 86. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. •...
... message disappears. • Do not turn power off while message "DISC ACCESS" is being displayed. • Take care that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted. • Sound is recorded from accidentally moving to "N" position. • Do not insert a non-...could cause the disc to become unusable (except in the "O" position from the stereo microphone on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 86. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. •...
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... Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to be a difference between the image you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the ... • If you cannot proceed with the next recording; After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button 5 Press the PHOTO button all the way down at one stroke without locating a subject at the...
... Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to be a difference between the image you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the ... • If you cannot proceed with the next recording; After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button 5 Press the PHOTO button all the way down at one stroke without locating a subject at the...
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... during external input and playback. *1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A. *2 Not displayed on -screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. 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 the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of...
... during external input and playback. *1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A. *2 Not displayed on -screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. 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 the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of...
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...r d i ng by 4 : 3 . ENTER RETURN RAM * Displayed on DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A only. ●Date Setup Qu i ck Menu Da t e Se t Menu f o r da t e se t up . ENTER RETURN RAM (p. 92) Qu i ck Menu V I DEO Mode 16 : 9 I npu t Sour ce 16 : 9 mode i s se t. ENTER RETURN RAM (p. 37) Qu i ck Menu Da t e Se ... t Sou r ce STD F i ne Image Qua l i t y. FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: 12 The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions...
...r d i ng by 4 : 3 . ENTER RETURN RAM * Displayed on DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A only. ●Date Setup Qu i ck Menu Da t e Se t Menu f o r da t e se t up . ENTER RETURN RAM (p. 92) Qu i ck Menu V I DEO Mode 16 : 9 I npu t Sour ce 16 : 9 mode i s se t. ENTER RETURN RAM (p. 37) Qu i ck Menu Da t e Se ... t Sou r ce STD F i ne Image Qua l i t y. FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: 12 The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions...
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... f T ime r : Of f Menu f o r r eco r d f unc t i ons se t up i s r e t u r ned t o i n i t i a l s t a t e ex cep t da t e. ENTER RETURN RAM FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): 1 The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on . ENTER RETURN... RAM (p. 102) Qu i ck Menu Language Demo Mode Rese t Menu se t up . ENTER RETURN RAM (p. 96) Qu i ck Menu I n i ...
... f T ime r : Of f Menu f o r r eco r d f unc t i ons se t up i s r e t u r ned t o i n i t i a l s t a t e ex cep t da t e. ENTER RETURN RAM FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): 1 The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on . ENTER RETURN... RAM (p. 102) Qu i ck Menu Language Demo Mode Rese t Menu se t up . ENTER RETURN RAM (p. 96) Qu i ck Menu I n i ...