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...-448-2244) DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ HITACHI CANADA LTD. The method for operating the DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A is set up. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for future reference. The illustrations of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on recycled paper QR35602 ©...
...-448-2244) DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ HITACHI CANADA LTD. The method for operating the DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A is set up. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for future reference. The illustrations of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on recycled paper QR35602 ©...
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... 1 - 2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of purchase: • Charge it before using it discharges on again with a soft, dry cloth. Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in temperatures...
... 1 - 2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of purchase: • Charge it before using it discharges on again with a soft, dry cloth. Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in temperatures...
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Get to know Hitachi. The expression "press the C button" will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel ...;Illustrations in the viewfinder. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with Disc Navigation ...... 107 Connecting...
Get to know Hitachi. The expression "press the C button" will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel ...;Illustrations in the viewfinder. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are unavailable with Disc Navigation ...... 107 Connecting...
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... 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo 20...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
... 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo 20...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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..., 80) 13 External microphone jack (p. 75) 14 2.5" type liquid 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 manual. 16 English Names of Parts 78 9 10 12 3 45 6 11 12 13 NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU (Inside the cover...
..., 80) 13 External microphone jack (p. 75) 14 2.5" type liquid 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 manual. 16 English Names of Parts 78 9 10 12 3 45 6 11 12 13 NAVDIGISACTION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU (Inside the cover...
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...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch 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 ... 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...
...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch 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 ... 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...
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..., and then the recorded still will not change when manual focus is chosen). Note: • If you wish to "N". while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is being displayed, you can proceed with the next recording; When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to record without ..., press the PHOTO button halfway down, determine the composition to "P". When the "m" mark appears, you cannot proceed with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 72). • There may be a difference between the image you see on screen will light...
..., and then the recorded still will not change when manual focus is chosen). Note: • If you wish to "N". while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is being displayed, you can proceed with the next recording; When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to record without ..., press the PHOTO button halfway down, determine the composition to "P". When the "m" mark appears, you cannot proceed with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 72). • There may be a difference between the image you see on screen will light...
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... See the next page for explanation: It is an example for details. Program AE k 3. Exposure correction Warning message 15. p 7. External Input 12. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Self-timer 11...
... See the next page for explanation: It is an example for details. Program AE k 3. Exposure correction Warning message 15. p 7. External Input 12. Remaining space on DZ-MV730A. 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Self-timer 11...
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... OFF l : 16:9 mode ON 9. Microphone filter (only in movie recording mode) (p. 90) No display : Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Self-timer (only in movie recording mode) (p. 86) No display : Auto b : Sports c : Portrait d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Program AE (only in still recording...
... OFF l : 16:9 mode ON 9. Microphone filter (only in movie recording mode) (p. 90) No display : Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Self-timer (only in movie recording mode) (p. 86) No display : Auto b : Sports c : Portrait d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Program AE (only in still recording...
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...is set to Low Light, the monitor screen will light or blink to give warning message to user. ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. Instead, the following operating status indicator will light white (see page 87). k • The remaining capacity on disc is ... LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. When the LCD monitor is being made (blinks in green). • An attempt to the manual focus, exposure and on disc or card (blinks in green). English 55 The message can be checked. ●Interpreting symbols on the screen. ...
...is set to Low Light, the monitor screen will light or blink to give warning message to user. ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. Instead, the following operating status indicator will light white (see page 87). k • The remaining capacity on disc is ... LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. When the LCD monitor is being made (blinks in green). • An attempt to the manual focus, exposure and on disc or card (blinks in green). English 55 The message can be checked. ●Interpreting symbols on the screen. ...
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... Pressing FOCUS will appear on next time, auto focus will be restored. 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus), but you turn the...the "T" control side to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in on your subject before manually focusing on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005...
... Pressing FOCUS will appear on next time, auto focus will be restored. 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus), but you turn the...the "T" control side to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in on your subject before manually focusing on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005...
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which may not be automatically focused (see page 72): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 73
which may not be automatically focused (see page 72): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 73
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English BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. The exposure adjustment bar will appear. Backlight correction icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 ... 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 2 Use the S R buttons to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will return to "off . 74 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to adjust the...
English BLC 1 Press the BLC button during recording. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. The exposure adjustment bar will appear. Backlight correction icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 ... 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 2 Use the S R buttons to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will return to "off . 74 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to adjust the...
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...F l ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may not be insufficient when a subject is turned off. Di g . Note: • The built... The built-in Video Flash cannot be used . Unless recording is to be made with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning the DVD video camera/recorder off. • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will be slower, so don't let the camera shake. • ...
...F l ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may not be insufficient when a subject is turned off. Di g . Note: • The built... The built-in Video Flash cannot be used . Unless recording is to be made with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning the DVD video camera/recorder off. • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will be slower, so don't let the camera shake. • ...
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...TV screen. 123 Note: • Adjust the volume of sound on TV. • The infrared remote control is near the DVD video camera/recorder. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting ...on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. Refer to "...
...TV screen. 123 Note: • Adjust the volume of sound on TV. • The infrared remote control is near the DVD video camera/recorder. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting ...on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. Refer to "...
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... momentarily between scenes. You need to finalize (see "Terminology", p. 155) or DVD player that allow playback of DVD-R discs: In such cases, play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Also, playback on this DVD video camera/recorder. PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player.
... momentarily between scenes. You need to finalize (see "Terminology", p. 155) or DVD player that allow playback of DVD-R discs: In such cases, play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Also, playback on this DVD video camera/recorder. PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player.
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... when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is set to Low Light, you use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 72). 3 Press the MENU button to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place. • An after-image will light white. Spo r t s EIS...
... when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is set to Low Light, you use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 72). 3 Press the MENU button to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place. • An after-image will light white. Spo r t s EIS...
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... this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending...FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to match the light source or h situation (p. 89) To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Do not block the infrared sensor (see "Terminology", p. 155) with hand, etc. Camer a F u nc t i on -screen ...
... this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending...FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to match the light source or h situation (p. 89) To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Do not block the infrared sensor (see "Terminology", p. 155) with hand, etc. Camer a F u nc t i on -screen ...
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...F u nc t i on white balance "Set" may not be complete. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 72). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A button. 3 Hold A... use a colored object when setting the white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set the white balance as needed. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is turned on next time. Au t o EIS Set D i g ....
...F u nc t i on white balance "Set" may not be complete. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 72). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A button. 3 Hold A... use a colored object when setting the white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set the white balance as needed. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is turned on next time. Au t o EIS Set D i g ....
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... regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD" recording using DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of... or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will appear across the top and bottom of LCD monitor screen (except on the LCD monitor of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this DVD video camera/recorder. • When "16:9...
... regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD" recording using DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of... or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will appear across the top and bottom of LCD monitor screen (except on the LCD monitor of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this DVD video camera/recorder. • When "16:9...