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...panel stretches the limits of the product. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to avoid any ...PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. 2 In certain circumstances, copyright law may have the following caution marks. This does not indicate a...
...panel stretches the limits of the product. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to avoid any ...PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. 2 In certain circumstances, copyright law may have the following caution marks. This does not indicate a...
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... is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only use this apparatus during lightning storms...
... is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 10 Only use this apparatus during lightning storms...
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... is used near TV or radio: • This could cause malfunctions or defects. During playback of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be present in radio broadcasts. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor...could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 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 Be careful of ambient temperature: • If the temperature of this DVD ...
... is used near TV or radio: • This could cause malfunctions or defects. During playback of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be present in radio broadcasts. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor...could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 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 Be careful of ambient temperature: • If the temperature of this DVD ...
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... automatically (see page 29). • The battery will discharge 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 any of purchase: •...or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. Also read from it is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • ...
... automatically (see page 29). • The battery will discharge 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 any of purchase: •...or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. Also read from it is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • ...
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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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... on TV screen, or output video to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Portable power supply for this CD-ROM when connecting the protect the lens. Lithium battery (model CR2032): For DZ-HS303A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency ...treatment. Lens cap and lens cap string: Software CD-ROM: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to PC. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to PC. AV/S output cable: For...
... on TV screen, or output video to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Portable power supply for this CD-ROM when connecting the protect the lens. Lithium battery (model CR2032): For DZ-HS303A only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency ...treatment. Lens cap and lens cap string: Software CD-ROM: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to PC. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to PC. AV/S output cable: For...
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ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is stable when you press the REC button with a demonstration function. Adjust the length of your hand in a position where you wish to view the ...
ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is stable when you press the REC button with a demonstration function. Adjust the length of your hand in a position where you wish to view the ...
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... into the DC output jack on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings 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 AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. English Preparations for Power Supply USING...
... into the DC output jack on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings 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 AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. English Preparations for Power Supply USING...
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... When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-HS303A or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-HS300A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC)....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 chargers could cause the DVD video camera...
... When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-HS303A or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-HS300A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC)....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 chargers could cause the DVD video camera...
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... the battery to the battery attachment platform 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 page 146 when the CHARGE indicator...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 ...
... the battery to the battery attachment platform 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 page 146 when the CHARGE indicator...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 ...
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...recording contents. The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously 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 ... and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being operated, and playback is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10º...
...recording contents. The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously 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 ... and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being operated, and playback is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10º...
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...-in battery will be reset. Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen. 2 Press the c button. 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 desired date display mode. Note: To stop date...
...-in battery will be reset. Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen. 2 Press the c button. 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 desired date display mode. Note: To stop date...
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... Record LED setting will be stored in step 2 or press the C button. YES NO ENTER The setting items have now been reset to AC adapter/charger is inactive for approx. 10 minutes or more after it is recording. Select "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. English RESETTING MENU SETTINGS...
... Record LED setting will be stored in step 2 or press the C button. YES NO ENTER The setting items have now been reset to AC adapter/charger is inactive for approx. 10 minutes or more after it is recording. Select "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. English RESETTING MENU SETTINGS...
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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 make... "Format DVD" screen is not formatted. See "Trouble Messages" on page 139. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is possible on both sides of double-sided disc. The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are...
...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 make... "Format DVD" screen is not formatted. See "Trouble Messages" on page 139. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is possible on both sides of double-sided disc. The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are...
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.... will appear. If you press the f button at this Scene before dubbing." Press C (STOP/EXIT) to DVD?" After dividing the scene, use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder during dubbing, the dubbing will be enclosed in red cursor. This operation will stop dubbing, choose "NO", or...
.... will appear. If you press the f button at this Scene before dubbing." Press C (STOP/EXIT) to DVD?" After dividing the scene, use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder during dubbing, the dubbing will be enclosed in red cursor. This operation will stop dubbing, choose "NO", or...
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...: Such a disc cannot be used (p. 10). • This DVD video camera/recorder may be unusable on this video camera/recorder, you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. English HDD 12/3 Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback...
...: Such a disc cannot be used (p. 10). • This DVD video camera/recorder may be unusable on this video camera/recorder, you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. English HDD 12/3 Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback...
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Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to delete data on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with a battery. • If power is turned off and Full ... "HDD Setting" to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for verifying "Update Control Information" will be restored. Before You Begin • Use the AC adapter/charger to edit a disc recorded on HDD will only change the file control information: It will not delete the data completely. The screen for updating control...
Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to delete data on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with a battery. • If power is turned off and Full ... "HDD Setting" to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for verifying "Update Control Information" will be restored. Before You Begin • Use the AC adapter/charger to edit a disc recorded on HDD will only change the file control information: It will not delete the data completely. The screen for updating control...
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... reference. • The shorter the recording time on this DVD video camera/recorder. The disc will appear. Note: • Do not use the AC adapter/charger to finalize it using the Disc Navigation menu. Finalize? (Approx. 3min.) that the disc is being finalized will appear, YES NO ENTER and the disc...
... reference. • The shorter the recording time on this DVD video camera/recorder. The disc will appear. Note: • Do not use the AC adapter/charger to finalize it using the Disc Navigation menu. Finalize? (Approx. 3min.) that the disc is being finalized will appear, YES NO ENTER and the disc...
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....* AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-HS300A. When recording an image from other than "VCR2". * The remote control is not provided with the DVD video camera... DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you can record (dub) images from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to the other video device as follows: Signal flow To AV...
....* AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-HS300A. When recording an image from other than "VCR2". * The remote control is not provided with the DVD video camera... DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you can record (dub) images from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to the other video device as follows: Signal flow To AV...
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...PC 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 video... the process may be prompted to restart the PC: In this DVD video camera/recorder is lower than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below. English Connecting to PC via PC connection cable, the PC ...
...PC 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 video... the process may be prompted to restart the PC: In this DVD video camera/recorder is lower than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below. English Connecting to PC via PC connection cable, the PC ...
