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...directly at about 86ºF (30ºC)). • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on surface of product: • The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of normally recorded video and audio...for a long time: This could cause noise to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could cause this DVD video camera/recorder in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head...
...directly at about 86ºF (30ºC)). • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on surface of product: • The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of normally recorded video and audio...for a long time: This could cause noise to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could cause this DVD video camera/recorder in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head...
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...; Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using it off and wait for a while before using a ...off and leave it in air warmed or cooled to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off or the case surface could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is great - condensation (vapor in a dry place for a ...
...; Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using it off and wait for a while before using a ...off and leave it in air warmed or cooled to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off or the case surface could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is great - condensation (vapor in a dry place for a ...
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...in a closet, etc. It is high or in a dusty place: • Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could become very high in a hot season. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for any damages caused when recording is recommended that have not been stored normally because ...of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be lost. If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery...
...in a closet, etc. It is high or in a dusty place: • Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could become very high in a hot season. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for any damages caused when recording is recommended that have not been stored normally because ...of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be lost. If you use DVD-RAM disc from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery...
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...DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the method of DZ-GX20A are unavailable with disc or card used for more advanced usage. • The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD...• The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic ...12 - 14). Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know Hitachi. Get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The expression ...
...DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the method of DZ-GX20A are unavailable with disc or card used for more advanced usage. • The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD...• The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic ...12 - 14). Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know Hitachi. Get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The expression ...
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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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... camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to clean discs. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. English 15 For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use this to...
... camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): Use to clean discs. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. English 15 For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use this to...
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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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... 31 Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to the base of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand...
... 31 Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to the base of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand...
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... of fire or explosion. • Dispose of lithium battery is possible with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or...
... of fire or explosion. • Dispose of lithium battery is possible with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or...
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...camera/recorder is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by remote control. • ... the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. English 34
...camera/recorder is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by remote control. • ... the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A. English 34
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... RETURN RAM button to select the number for the month will be selected. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN RAM depends on the date display format (set up in sequence... date/time, and then repeat step 5 to set date will be reset. The screen for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery will enter the recording pause status. The following procedure can be recorded correctly. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da ...
... RETURN RAM button to select the number for the month will be selected. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN RAM depends on the date display format (set up in sequence... date/time, and then repeat step 5 to set date will be reset. The screen for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery will enter the recording pause status. The following procedure can be recorded correctly. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da ...
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... outlet, unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it before using the DVD video camera/ recorder. 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 charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the...
... outlet, unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it before using the DVD video camera/ recorder. 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 charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the...
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... 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-BP7SW (optional): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it . English 40...
... 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-BP7SW (optional): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it . English 40...
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...not possible. • The charge time will vary depending on the DVD video camera/recorder. The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder ...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 ...
...not possible. • The charge time will vary depending on the DVD video camera/recorder. The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder ...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 ...
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... than recording, since the battery used for this DVD video camera/recorder is free from the DVD video camera/recorder. If the battery is used. then remove the battery and store it is recommended that you turn off. Battery life: The battery life varies greatly depending on...not using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the day before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off . BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears ...
... than recording, since the battery used for this DVD video camera/recorder is free from the DVD video camera/recorder. If the battery is used. then remove the battery and store it is recommended that you turn off. Battery life: The battery life varies greatly depending on...not using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the day before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off . BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears ...
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... into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder. DC power cord English 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable.... 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use the AC adapter/charger to power the...
... into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder. DC power cord English 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable.... 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use the AC adapter/charger to power the...
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... 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 ... will appear. However, when recording or playback on this DVD video camera/recorder, the same message will be difficult to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that it becomes possible to use for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to close the...
... 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 ... will appear. However, when recording or playback on this DVD video camera/recorder, the same message will be difficult to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that it becomes possible to use for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to close the...
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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 remove it. English 47 Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge... open the cover fully until it . While pushing down the center portion of the disc or until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will blink on the...
... or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to remove it. English 47 Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge... open the cover fully until it . While pushing down the center portion of the disc or until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will blink on the...
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... REM 3 0 MIN DISC ACCESS FINE 8:0 0AM 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is different from the actual display. *Not displayed on DZ-MV730A. Self-timer 11. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation... Recording status Movie recording time 17. Volume Current date/time English 52 Exposure correction Warning message 15. Video flash* 10. Remaining battery level 19. White balance n 4. Zoom 14. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or ...
... REM 3 0 MIN DISC ACCESS FINE 8:0 0AM 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is different from the actual display. *Not displayed on DZ-MV730A. Self-timer 11. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation... Recording status Movie recording time 17. Volume Current date/time English 52 Exposure correction Warning message 15. Video flash* 10. Remaining battery level 19. White balance n 4. Zoom 14. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or ...
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... or number will be adjusted during movie recording : Number of information will be recorded with a DVD-R disc). ●Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of image. Remaining battery level (p. 42) w (full charge) x y z (low remaining charge) 19. DISPLAY... Remaining recordable minutes during external input and playback. *1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A. *2 Not displayed on page 62). 54 English If the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear. Volume (p. 58) : The ...
... or number will be adjusted during movie recording : Number of information will be recorded with a DVD-R disc). ●Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of image. Remaining battery level (p. 42) w (full charge) x y z (low remaining charge) 19. DISPLAY... Remaining recordable minutes during external input and playback. *1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A. *2 Not displayed on page 62). 54 English If the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear. Volume (p. 58) : The ...