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....99% of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Therefore, it is made by highly precise... THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2).
....99% of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Therefore, it is made by highly precise... THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of time. 13 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning... with the apparatus. But, safety is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only 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 dripping or splashing and that ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of time. 13 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning... with the apparatus. But, safety is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only 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 dripping or splashing and that ...
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... open LCD screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with a tripod in cold areas, or immediately after power is a very delicate display device: Do ... 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 remain lit as in a place where it . Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is subject to approx. 200,000...
... open LCD screen down. • Close the LCD monitor when not using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with a tripod in cold areas, or immediately after power is a very delicate display device: Do ... 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 remain lit as in a place where it . Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is subject to approx. 200,000...
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...;F (30ºC)). • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on your TV to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could enter video and audio that is not necessary when using insecticide. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier: • With some water...
...;F (30ºC)). • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on your TV to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could enter video and audio that is not necessary when using insecticide. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier: • With some water...
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... or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being powered could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 160). English 7 If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be inserted or removed...discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is being written to the DVD video camera/recorder. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with the disc or card loaded in order to severe vibrations or impact. ...
... or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being powered could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 160). English 7 If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be inserted or removed...discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is being written to the DVD video camera/recorder. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with the disc or card loaded in order to severe vibrations or impact. ...
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...The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can be responsible for trial recording. Also, Hitachi cannot be deleted for your recorded video and audio. • If you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it could malfunction or the case could be... party make sure that have not been stored normally because of a defect in this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and...
...The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can be responsible for trial recording. Also, Hitachi cannot be deleted for your recorded video and audio. • If you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it could malfunction or the case could be... party make sure that have not been stored normally because of a defect in this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and...
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... section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for the explanation in this text. ●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with Disc Navigation: Refer to know Hitachi. Read This First To guide you, we have included...
... section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for the explanation in this text. ●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with Disc Navigation: Refer to know Hitachi. Read This First To guide you, we have included...
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... edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list and dub it back on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons...
... edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can simply play list and dub it back on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons...
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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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... 136 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY 136 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS 137 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC 138 Contents on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 147 Uninstalling Software 149 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC 149 Introduction to Optional Accessories 151...
... 136 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY 136 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS 137 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC 138 Contents on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 147 Uninstalling Software 149 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC 149 Introduction to Optional Accessories 151...
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... immediately for this cord to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. English 15 DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. PC connection cable: Use this to...
... immediately for this cord to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. English 15 DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. PC connection cable: Use this to...
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... to be attached for details.) 11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 149) [for DZ-GX20A only) This sensor controls the amount of DZGX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p. 76) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 75...
... to be attached for details.) 11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 149) [for DZ-GX20A only) This sensor controls the amount of DZGX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p. 76) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 75...
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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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...between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT button (p. 106) 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 32 Stop/cancel button (p. 9,... 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 ... from the menu. 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod. 18 English
...between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT button (p. 106) 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 32 Stop/cancel button (p. 9,... 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 ... from the menu. 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod. 18 English
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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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...) it on screen (p. 46, 132). Recording will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will start. OFF OFF 3 When recording a video, press the REC button. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you to record. The recorded scene... 35). 1 After recording is finished, press the A button. Pressing the REC button again will turn purple. If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 36). 2 While holding down to ...
...) it on screen (p. 46, 132). Recording will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will start. OFF OFF 3 When recording a video, press the REC button. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you to record. The recorded scene... 35). 1 After recording is finished, press the A button. Pressing the REC button again will turn purple. If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 36). 2 While holding down to ...
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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 "m" indicator will turn purple. 2 While holding down the...
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 "m" indicator will turn purple. 2 While holding down the...
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...sided disc, take great care not to deliver optimum performance. • See page 25 for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with them: Function Deleting and editing images Playing back on other than these discs... may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to dirty or scratch the bare disc (see page 135). Note: • It is...
...sided disc, take great care not to deliver optimum performance. • See page 25 for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with them: Function Deleting and editing images Playing back on other than these discs... may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to dirty or scratch the bare disc (see page 135). Note: • It is...
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... this , do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no area to format it on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see page 46). • Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable...
... this , do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no area to format it on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see page 46). • Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable...