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...FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Therefore, it should be left unattended for....99% of copyrighted materials. English 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 cause electric shock. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of ...
...FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Therefore, it should be left unattended for....99% of copyrighted materials. English 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 cause electric shock. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of ...
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This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper 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 avoid injury from tip-over. 12 ...
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper 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 avoid injury from tip-over. 12 ...
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... camera/ recorder, disc or card. Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is recommended that Hitachi will stop to "DVD" may not be played back because of data, or direct or indirect damage when recording or playback is not performed normally due to a .... You can also use a PC to protect the HDD. may be possible. Please note in this DVD video camera/recorder. Cautions When Using • Hitachi cannot compensate for a few moments, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off power." If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. • ...
... camera/ recorder, disc or card. Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is recommended that Hitachi will stop to "DVD" may not be played back because of data, or direct or indirect damage when recording or playback is not performed normally due to a .... You can also use a PC to protect the HDD. may be possible. Please note in this DVD video camera/recorder. Cautions When Using • Hitachi cannot compensate for a few moments, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off power." If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. • ...
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... broadcasts. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the Disc Navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on . Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as colored dots (red, blue, green). No sand or dust! • Fine sand... radio wave tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the video and audio that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to direct sunlight: This could cause malfunctions. Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for ...
... broadcasts. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the Disc Navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on . Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as colored dots (red, blue, green). No sand or dust! • Fine sand... radio wave tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the video and audio that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to direct sunlight: This could cause malfunctions. Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for ...
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...the difference in a dry place for at least 1 - 2 hours before using insecticide. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may slow down or other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere..., wipe it off and wait for a while before using it again. condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is used for a long uninterrupted period of a cooled room or vehicle - If condensation occurs on . such as a surveillance camera/monitor...
...the difference in a dry place for at least 1 - 2 hours before using insecticide. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may slow down or other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere..., wipe it off and wait for a while before using it again. condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is used for a long uninterrupted period of a cooled room or vehicle - If condensation occurs on . such as a surveillance camera/monitor...
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... again with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the disc or card will light for a while after recording ... attached. If you turn it : Repair of case could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot be executed automatically (see page 139). Also read from it. The battery...
... again with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the disc or card will light for a while after recording ... attached. If you turn it : Repair of case could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot be executed automatically (see page 139). Also read from it. The battery...
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...and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it in a closet, etc. Be aware that you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it near a heater. Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording: • Always make a trial recording ...data that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment. 9 English Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temperature inside a closed ...
...and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it in a closet, etc. Be aware that you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it near a heater. Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording: • Always make a trial recording ...data that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment. 9 English Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temperature inside a closed ...
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... be careful not to use . HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs Discs are very delicate recording media. Wipe off dirt on disc or if it using DVD video camera/recorder at (Recording one recording session as grit, adhering to it . Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could scratch the... lens. ●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder Case Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case hard with a soft cloth which it was purchased. • Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc...
... be careful not to use . HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs Discs are very delicate recording media. Wipe off dirt on disc or if it using DVD video camera/recorder at (Recording one recording session as grit, adhering to it . Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could scratch the... lens. ●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder Case Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case hard with a soft cloth which it was purchased. • Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc...
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...solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for leaking of personal data. To prevent the data from HDD to disc, finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the ...CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to control the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with water so that you , we have included following five chapters...
...solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for leaking of personal data. To prevent the data from HDD to disc, finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the ...CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to control the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with water so that you , we have included following five chapters...
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... are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-HS303A / DZ-HS300A are unavailable with the function. The expression "press the C button" will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of ... each function to match the HDD/disc card you will be used in this text. ● HDD , 1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are different, the method of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen...
... are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-HS303A / DZ-HS300A are unavailable with the function. The expression "press the C button" will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of ... each function to match the HDD/disc card you will be used in this text. ● HDD , 1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are different, the method of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen...
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...a disc, you want and immediately play back the edited original movie and easily dub it back (using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC (p. 83). ●You can capture photos from the edited original movie. You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc...., and create your original movie (p. 98). The created DVD disc can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder using Disc Navigation function). ●Use Disc Navigation to rewind, unlike recorders using the provided software CD-ROM...
...a disc, you want and immediately play back the edited original movie and easily dub it back (using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC (p. 83). ●You can capture photos from the edited original movie. You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc...., and create your original movie (p. 98). The created DVD disc can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder using Disc Navigation function). ●Use Disc Navigation to rewind, unlike recorders using the provided software CD-ROM...
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...14 Checking Provided Accessories 17 Names of Parts 18 Setups Demonstration Function 22 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 22 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 22 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 22 ATTACHING LENS CAP 23 INSERTING BATTERY INTO ... DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 35 Initial Settings 36 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 36 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 36 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 36 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO ...Backlight 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
...14 Checking Provided Accessories 17 Names of Parts 18 Setups Demonstration Function 22 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 22 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 22 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 22 ATTACHING LENS CAP 23 INSERTING BATTERY INTO ... DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 35 Initial Settings 36 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 36 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 36 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 36 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO ...Backlight 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
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... OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 104 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE 104 Go To 105 MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/ DVD/CARD 105 HDD/DVD/Card Management 105 INITIALIZING HDD/DVD/CARD 105 PROTECTION 106 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY 106 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD... MULTIPLE SCENES 79 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 79 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION 80 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 81 Dubbing on DVD 83 DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD (DUBBING ALL 83 SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT DUBBING 84...
... OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 104 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE 104 Go To 105 MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/ DVD/CARD 105 HDD/DVD/Card Management 105 INITIALIZING HDD/DVD/CARD 105 PROTECTION 106 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY 106 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD... MULTIPLE SCENES 79 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 79 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION 80 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 81 Dubbing on DVD 83 DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD (DUBBING ALL 83 SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT DUBBING 84...
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...Software 120 Connecting to PC Software Provided 118 Requirements of CD-ROM 161 16 RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R 132 Viewing Images recorded on provided CD-ROM 136 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC 137 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 138 CAMERA ...CARD 157 To Order in the United States 158 To Order in the Canada 158 Index 159 Be sure to read the following for DZ-HS303A only 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 117 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable 123 USING DISC IN...
...Software 120 Connecting to PC Software Provided 118 Requirements of CD-ROM 161 16 RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R 132 Viewing Images recorded on provided CD-ROM 136 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC 137 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 138 CAMERA ...CARD 157 To Order in the United States 158 To Order in the Canada 158 Index 159 Be sure to read the following for DZ-HS303A only 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 117 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable 123 USING DISC IN...
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... immediately for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Charge it before use . Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. Use to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Used when viewing... the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or input or output video from...
... immediately for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Charge it before use . Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. Use to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Used when viewing... the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or input or output video from...
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...output jack (p. 112, 115) 13 External microphone jack (for DZ-HS303A only) (p. 70) 14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 34) Although the external appearances of DZHS303A and DZ-HS300A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. ...7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-HS303A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-HS300A only) (p. 53) 14 8 Lens hood (p....
...output jack (p. 112, 115) 13 External microphone jack (for DZ-HS303A only) (p. 70) 14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 34) Although the external appearances of DZHS303A and DZ-HS300A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. ...7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-HS303A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-HS300A only) (p. 53) 14 8 Lens hood (p....
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...) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 8, 43) Will blink or light when the HDD/DVD is accessed (write or read), or the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a PC. 19 PHOTO/SELECT button (p. 44, 79, 93) 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) Press this... recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the "HDD" position from accidentally moving to "DVD". 26 Power switch (p. 33) 27 Hand strap (p. 22) 20 DISC EJECT button (p. 40) Press down and release this button to open the cover of...
...) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 8, 43) Will blink or light when the HDD/DVD is accessed (write or read), or the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a PC. 19 PHOTO/SELECT button (p. 44, 79, 93) 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) Press this... recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the "HDD" position from accidentally moving to "DVD". 26 Power switch (p. 33) 27 Hand strap (p. 22) 20 DISC EJECT button (p. 40) Press down and release this button to open the cover of...
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...this button to adjust the exposure. 35 Speaker (p. 73) 36 RESET button (p. 153) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory). 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 46, 78) Press this button to display the details... MENU button (p. 51) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 40 FINALIZE button (p. 108) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 41 Card insertion block (p. 42) 42 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 57) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 43 f /...
...this button to adjust the exposure. 35 Speaker (p. 73) 36 RESET button (p. 153) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory). 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 46, 78) Press this button to display the details... MENU button (p. 51) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 40 FINALIZE button (p. 108) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 41 Card insertion block (p. 42) 42 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 57) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 43 f /...
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... button (p. 74) 59 Stop button (p. 12, 51, 74) 60 Forward skip button (p. 76) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. 21
... button (p. 74) 59 Stop button (p. 12, 51, 74) 60 Forward skip button (p. 76) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. 21
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...strap through the shoulder strap attachments. Put your thumb. setting up to "Off". Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. The default at purchase time is stable when you press the...you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting 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 thumb. Refer to "CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION" on ...
...strap through the shoulder strap attachments. Put your thumb. setting up to "Off". Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. The default at purchase time is stable when you press the...you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting 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 thumb. Refer to "CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION" on ...