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... a fault as colored bright dots. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of copyrighted materials. Refer ...all servicing to private in-home videotaping of this unit. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may apply to qualified ...
... a fault as colored bright dots. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of copyrighted materials. Refer ...all servicing to private in-home videotaping of this unit. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may apply to qualified ...
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... machine. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it on . Normal brightness will be slightly dimmer ... remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, green). No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it . Take great care that will interfere with recording...
... machine. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it on . Normal brightness will be slightly dimmer ... remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, green). No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it . Take great care that will interfere with recording...
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... not rise excessively (reference for a long time: This could cause this does not indicate a fault. During playback of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will not turn on the TV screen or in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that the temperature of... ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi ...
... not rise excessively (reference for a long time: This could cause this does not indicate a fault. During playback of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will not turn on the TV screen or in abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that the temperature of... ambient temperature: • Using the DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi ...
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...not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off and wait for at time of time: •... off or the case surface could cause a fault. Do not turn it off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again.
...not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off and wait for at time of time: •... off or the case surface could cause a fault. Do not turn it off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again.
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... 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 ... 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 45 INSERTING DISC 45 REMOVING DISC 47 Inserting ...
... 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 ... 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 45 INSERTING DISC 45 REMOVING DISC 47 Inserting ...
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... adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ...
... adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ...
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only videos on DVD-RAM disc; 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. English 20 Turntable DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc ... delete the recorded contents (p. 24). 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). 12 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You...
only videos on DVD-RAM disc; 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. English 20 Turntable DISC EJECT 3 Push the disc ... delete the recorded contents (p. 24). 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). 12 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You...
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Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). English 22
Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). English 22
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... camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for the month will be reset. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "YES", and then press the A button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to set in sequence. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN...
... camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for the month will be reset. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "YES", and then press the A button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to set in sequence. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first ENTER RETURN...
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...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 CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in some foreign countries. Unplug it before using the DVD...output jack on AC adapter/charger. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to ...
...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 CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in some foreign countries. Unplug it before using the DVD...output jack on AC adapter/charger. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to ...
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...it . ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on the remaining power level of battery. ... 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 flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is heard. Note: • Make...
...it . ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on the remaining power level of battery. ... 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 flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is heard. Note: • Make...
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...of the above time: The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for DZ-GX20A. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor DZ-MV780A approx. 70 min approx. 60 min approx. 70...recording contents. **Unavailable for the time you are planning to record on the DVD video camera/recorder. Note that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge ...
...of the above time: The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for DZ-GX20A. Assume that the battery discharges faster in the recording mode without using LCD monitor DZ-MV780A approx. 70 min approx. 60 min approx. 70...recording contents. **Unavailable for the time you are planning to record on the DVD video camera/recorder. Note that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge ...
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...back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform ...settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Using other end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric ...
...back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform ...settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Using other end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric ...
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...DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to use . Note: • If the cover of disc insertion block is open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected... 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 some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page 158. • If the ...
...DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only): While the above messages are likely to use . Note: • If the cover of disc insertion block is open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected... 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 some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page 158. • If the ...
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Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until it stops. English 47 If this time,...on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then 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... of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, to remove it. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is on the cover of disc insertion block, to remove the disc (see page 42). 3 Remove the ...
Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until it stops. English 47 If this time,...on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then 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... of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, to remove it. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is on the cover of disc insertion block, to remove the disc (see page 42). 3 Remove the ...
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...cannot be read by the copyguard signal to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal - Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet ...AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using video ...
...cannot be read by the copyguard signal to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal - Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet ...AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using video ...
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... can connect it . Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you... device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the connected video device to a position other...
... can connect it . Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you... device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the connected video device to a position other...
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...Card" menu screen, and then press the A button. The screen for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only). F o rma t t h e ca r d now ? Choose "NO" to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. YES NO ENTER (When using DVD-RAM disc) (When using the scene delete function. • Initialization ... Card" will delete all the recorded contents on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. • If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message "Disc is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. YES NO ENTER F o rma t Ca r d A l ...
...Card" menu screen, and then press the A button. The screen for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only). F o rma t t h e ca r d now ? Choose "NO" to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. YES NO ENTER (When using DVD-RAM disc) (When using the scene delete function. • Initialization ... Card" will delete all the recorded contents on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. • If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message "Disc is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. YES NO ENTER F o rma t Ca r d A l ...
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... Disc Upda te Control Info? English 134 If this DVD video camera/recorder. A black screen may not appear normally. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to update the data. on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the Update Control ...Info function to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating is interrupted, the control information will appear. 4...
... Disc Upda te Control Info? English 134 If this DVD video camera/recorder. A black screen may not appear normally. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to update the data. on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the Update Control ...Info function to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating is interrupted, the control information will appear. 4...
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... r ams 001/ 015 PLAY Finalized DVD-R disc (Screen when viewed on DVD player) Note: • Do not finalize a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a battery. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to choose "Finalize Disc" on the... "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. Finalization cannot be finalized. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is only...
... r ams 001/ 015 PLAY Finalized DVD-R disc (Screen when viewed on DVD player) Note: • Do not finalize a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a battery. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to choose "Finalize Disc" on the... "Disc" menu screen, and then press the A button. Finalization cannot be finalized. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is only...