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...unit may have the following caution marks. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product ...home videotaping of contact with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. The liquid crystal ...
...unit may have the following caution marks. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product ...home videotaping of contact with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. The liquid crystal ...
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... be exposed to dripping or splashing and that produce heat. 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. 15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be easily accessible. 4 Servicing is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only use attachments...
... be exposed to dripping or splashing and that produce heat. 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. 15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be easily accessible. 4 Servicing is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only use attachments...
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... not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with a tripod in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be missing (black dots) or may fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on...severe vibrations or impact. Heat on . No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. 6 Normal brightness will be present in a closed vehicle where the temperature is...
... not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with a tripod in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be missing (black dots) or may fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on...severe vibrations or impact. Heat on . No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. 6 Normal brightness will be present in a closed vehicle where the temperature is...
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...with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the disc or card will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is being written to the DVD video camera/recorder. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: ...provided has not been charged at time of the following, so as 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 severe vibrations or impact −...
...with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the disc or card will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is being written to the DVD video camera/recorder. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: ...provided has not been charged at time of the following, so as 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 severe vibrations or impact −...
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... CAMERA/ RECORDER 27 AVAILABLE CARDS 27 CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD 27 Preparations for Power Supply 28 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 28 Setting Up the Battery 29 CHARGING BATTERY 29 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 30 REMOVING BATTERY 30 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 32... RECORDING 55 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 57 Compensating for Backlight 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
... CAMERA/ RECORDER 27 AVAILABLE CARDS 27 CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD 27 Preparations for Power Supply 28 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 28 Setting Up the Battery 29 CHARGING BATTERY 29 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 30 REMOVING BATTERY 30 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 32... RECORDING 55 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 57 Compensating for Backlight 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
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...camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to another video device. AV/S input/output cable: For DZ-HS303A only. Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD... video camera/recorder to another video device. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): For DZ-HS303A only. Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from children....
...camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to another video device. AV/S input/output cable: For DZ-HS303A only. Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD... video camera/recorder to another video device. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W): For DZ-HS303A only. Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from children....
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... bottom of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. Refer to the AC adapter/charger, is equipped with your hand in a position where you press the REC button with a demonstration function. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up...
... bottom of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. Refer to the AC adapter/charger, is equipped with your hand in a position where you press the REC button with a demonstration function. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up...
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... sure to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the DC output jack on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 1 Connect the power cable to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery ...attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. Use the same procedure as that you use the ...
... sure to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the DC output jack on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 1 Connect the power cable to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery ...attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. Use the same procedure as that you use the ...
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...8226; If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-HS303A), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries ... time: Charge it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal 29 Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 AC adapter/charger to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the AC outlet again.
...8226; If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-HS303A), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries ... time: Charge it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal 29 Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 AC adapter/charger to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into the AC outlet again.
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...Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)) DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-HS300A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. • Set the power... off, and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level 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 this DVD video camera/recorder and ...
...Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)) DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-HS300A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. • Set the power... off, and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level 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 this DVD video camera/recorder and ...
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...warm, but this does not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30...be less depending on the DVD video camera/recorder. The continuously recordable time may be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor ...
...warm, but this does not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30...be less depending on the DVD video camera/recorder. The continuously recordable time may be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor ...
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... date and time you want to choose "YES", and then press the A button. Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , every 6 months, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder and connect them to AC outlet, or attach a charged battery to the DVD video camera/recorder, and leave it for...
... date and time you want to choose "YES", and then press the A button. Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , every 6 months, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder and connect them to AC outlet, or attach a charged battery to the DVD video camera/recorder, and leave it for...
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... can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 153)). (Note, however, that you wish to reset, use the d button to AC adapter/charger is inactive for approx. 10 minutes or more after it is counting down. CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION Choose the desired option using the screen on...
... can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 153)). (Note, however, that you wish to reset, use the d button to AC adapter/charger is inactive for approx. 10 minutes or more after it is counting down. CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION Choose the desired option using the screen on...
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...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 to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to become dirtied or scratched: Always ...: If you do, the disc cover will not open. Se l ec t r eco r d f o rma t . If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it with the printed label facing the inside . VR Mo d e VF Mode ENTER (When using...
...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 to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to become dirtied or scratched: Always ...: If you do, the disc cover will not open. Se l ec t r eco r d f o rma t . If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it with the printed label facing the inside . VR Mo d e VF Mode ENTER (When using...
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.... Press the DISC EJECT button, and then insert a disc. Press C (STOP/EXIT) to dub subsequent scenes. 83 After dividing the scene, use the AC adapter/charger to a DVD. "Please insert DVD." Replace the disc during dubbing, the dubbing will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the A button. will restart from the...
.... Press the DISC EJECT button, and then insert a disc. Press C (STOP/EXIT) to dub subsequent scenes. 83 After dividing the scene, use the AC adapter/charger to a DVD. "Please insert DVD." Replace the disc during dubbing, the dubbing will appear: Choose "YES", and then press the A button. will restart from the...
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... cards that point. Before using the scene delete function. • Initialization will delete all recorded contents, it is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to choose "Format HDD", "Format DVD" or "Format Card" on it . Note: • If you wish to delete all the recorded contents on HDD, disc...
... cards that point. Before using the scene delete function. • Initialization will delete all recorded contents, it is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to choose "Format HDD", "Format DVD" or "Format Card" on it . Note: • If you wish to delete all the recorded contents on HDD, disc...
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.... • Executing Full Format will appear. 3 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for proceeding will appear, YES NO ENTER and then the Disc Navigation menu screen will be restored. on... the HDD. Before You Begin • Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when completely deleting the data on the HDD: This is not possible with Disc Navigation in this DVD...
.... • Executing Full Format will appear. 3 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for proceeding will appear, YES NO ENTER and then the Disc Navigation menu screen will be restored. on... the HDD. Before You Begin • Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when completely deleting the data on the HDD: This is not possible with Disc Navigation in this DVD...
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... TOP PREV NEXT END Screen when viewed on this DVD video camera/recorder. The disc will appear. Note: • Do not use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during recording pause...
... TOP PREV NEXT END Screen when viewed on this DVD video camera/recorder. The disc will appear. Note: • Do not use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during recording pause...
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...camera/recorder to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-HS300A. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE (for DZHS303A only) You can record (...dub) images from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If the connected AV ...
...camera/recorder to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-HS300A. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE (for DZHS303A only) You can record (...dub) images from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If the connected AV ...
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...connection cable (provided) Note: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external...frames may occur or the process may be switched while the DVD video camera/recorder is lower than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the ACCESS/PC indicator will automatically recognize the DVD video camera/recorder....
...connection cable (provided) Note: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external...frames may occur or the process may be switched while the DVD video camera/recorder is lower than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the ACCESS/PC indicator will automatically recognize the DVD video camera/recorder....