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...the inside part of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. 2 This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots.... UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. In certain ...
...the inside part of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. 2 This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots.... UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. In certain ...
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...liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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 qualified service personnel.... Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is your video product, safety is used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily accessible. 4 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to ...
...liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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 qualified service personnel.... Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is your video product, safety is used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily accessible. 4 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to ...
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... may be responsible for compensation for a few moments, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off power." may occur. Cautions When Using • Hitachi cannot compensate for loss of this DVD video camera/recorder. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on a DVD. We cannot be lost. English Cautions on HDD Save the data recorded on...
... may be responsible for compensation for a few moments, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off power." may occur. Cautions When Using • Hitachi cannot compensate for loss of this DVD video camera/recorder. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on a DVD. We cannot be lost. English Cautions on HDD Save the data recorded on...
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...fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in radio broadcasts. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near TV or radio: • This ...be present in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. During playback of this DVD video camera/recorder is at low temperature, as a radio wave tower...
...fall . • When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in radio broadcasts. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near TV or radio: • This ...be present in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. During playback of this DVD video camera/recorder is at low temperature, as a radio wave tower...
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...a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which could cause it again. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for a long time continuously as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out ...of moisture condensation: • When you have to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser...
...a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which could cause it again. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for a long time continuously as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out ...of moisture condensation: • When you have to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser...
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...The battery provided has not been charged at time of case could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 139). CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of purchase: • Charge it . ...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 − Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be ...
...The battery provided has not been charged at time of case could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 139). CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of purchase: • Charge it . ...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 − Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS/PC indicator The ACCESS/PC indicator will be ...
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...place subject to direct sunlight or place it at high temperature could shorten its life. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for personal enjoyment. If you use recording and playback. If the humidity is ..., performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment. 9 Copyright: • Data recorded on the HDD/disc/card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/ analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be restored. It is recommended ...
...place subject to direct sunlight or place it at high temperature could shorten its life. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for personal enjoyment. If you use recording and playback. If the humidity is ..., performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment. 9 Copyright: • Data recorded on the HDD/disc/card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/ analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be restored. It is recommended ...
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..., the above . 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 using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use force, scratch ...humidity is high or in dusty place − Where there is lit, do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may produce multiple thumbnails.) such a portion and automatically restart recording (n).] This will cause ...
..., the above . 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 using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use force, scratch ...humidity is high or in dusty place − Where there is lit, do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may produce multiple thumbnails.) such a portion and automatically restart recording (n).] This will cause ...
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...possible, so it . Get to know Hitachi. Do not wipe the disc with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when dubbing from HDD to disc, finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW. • The section on this DVD video camera/ recorder - It is user's responsibility... to control the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will not completely delete the data on "Basic ...
...possible, so it . Get to know Hitachi. Do not wipe the disc with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when dubbing from HDD to disc, finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW. • The section on this DVD video camera/ recorder - It is user's responsibility... to control the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will not completely delete the data on "Basic ...
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The illustrations of DZ-HS303A are used for the explanation in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in the viewfinder or ... and identify the functions and operation to identify whether the HDD/disc/card is identical. The expression "press the C button" will actually see in this DVD video camera/recorder are different, the method of DZ-HS303A / DZ-HS300A are unavailable with the function.
The illustrations of DZ-HS303A are used for the explanation in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in the viewfinder or ... and identify the functions and operation to identify whether the HDD/disc/card is identical. The expression "press the C button" will actually see in this DVD video camera/recorder are different, the method of DZ-HS303A / DZ-HS300A are unavailable with the function.
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... FINE mode, recording for the recording start position or locate the beginning of video as a photo on this DVD video camera/recorder using tape. You can select any scenes, etc., and create your original movie (p. 98). You can record an image displayed during playback of blank ...
... FINE mode, recording for the recording start position or locate the beginning of video as a photo on this DVD video camera/recorder using tape. You can select any scenes, etc., and create your original movie (p. 98). You can record an image displayed during playback of blank ...
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... 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 REMOTE CONTROL...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 DEFAULTS... 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 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 REMOTE CONTROL...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 DEFAULTS... 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
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... Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/ DVD-R/+RW 114 Recording (Dubbing) Images 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE (for DZ-HS303A only 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 117 ...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 ACCESSORIES 138 POWER SUPPLY 138 Trouble...
... Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/ DVD-R/+RW 114 Recording (Dubbing) Images 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE (for DZ-HS303A only 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES 117 ...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 ACCESSORIES 138 POWER SUPPLY 138 Trouble...
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... between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to hang it before use this cord to PC. Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. Charge it before use this battery...
... between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to hang it before use this cord to PC. Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. Charge it before use this battery...
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...AV inout/output jack (p. 112, 115) 13 External microphone jack (for DZ-HS303A only) This sensor controls the amount of DZHS303A and DZ-HS300A are used to block with hand, etc. Take care not 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) ...
...AV inout/output jack (p. 112, 115) 13 External microphone jack (for DZ-HS303A only) This sensor controls the amount of DZHS303A and DZ-HS300A are used to block with hand, etc. Take care not 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) ...
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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 button when... 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 button when... 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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... 29 30 31 32 33 34 English 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 28 FULL AUTO button (p. 58) To switch the DVD video camera /recorder to full automatic. 29 FOCUS button (p. 55) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 30 MENU button (p. 35, 51, 86) Press this button ... button (p. 57) Press 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 of image being played back...
... 29 30 31 32 33 34 English 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 28 FULL AUTO button (p. 58) To switch the DVD video camera /recorder to full automatic. 29 FOCUS button (p. 55) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 30 MENU button (p. 35, 51, 86) Press this button ... button (p. 57) Press 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 of image being played back...
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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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... your right hand from the bottom of your thumb. The default at purchase time is equipped with your thumb. ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is stable when you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. setting up... is turned on page 37 if 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. English Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Refer to pass through the 2 slots. 22 Pass the shoulder...
... your right hand from the bottom of your thumb. The default at purchase time is equipped with your thumb. ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is stable when you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. setting up... is turned on page 37 if 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. English Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Refer to pass through the 2 slots. 22 Pass the shoulder...
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...out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the DZ-HS303A. Battery holder 23 Note: • The life of cap inward and attach it . Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When.... 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with remote control: Replace the battery. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the positive R terminal ...
...out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the DZ-HS303A. Battery holder 23 Note: • The life of cap inward and attach it . Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When.... 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with remote control: Replace the battery. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the positive R terminal ...