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...any kind of contact with Canadian ICES-003. English 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). More than 99.99% of this unit has been included. In certain circumstances, copyright law may have the following caution marks.... ONLY. Precautions WARNING: Many television programs and films are effective, but some (less than 1. Refer all servicing to cause electric shock. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
...any kind of contact with Canadian ICES-003. English 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). More than 99.99% of this unit has been included. In certain circumstances, copyright law may have the following caution marks.... ONLY. Precautions WARNING: Many television programs and films are effective, but some (less than 1. Refer all servicing to cause electric shock. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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...it fall . No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Normal brightness will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/ recorder is at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue,...viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 6 English Liquid crystal display (...
...it fall . No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Normal brightness will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/ recorder is at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue,...viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 6 English Liquid crystal display (...
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..., 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. − Violently open the cover of disc or... 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is being written to disc or card, or being read the instructions attached with...
..., 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. − Violently open the cover of disc or... 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is being written to disc or card, or being read the instructions attached with...
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...Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Inserting and Removing Disc 44 INSERTING DISC 44 ...REMOVING DISC 46 Inserting and Removing Card 47 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 48 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER ON AND...
...Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Inserting and Removing Disc 44 INSERTING DISC 44 ...REMOVING DISC 46 Inserting and Removing Card 47 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 48 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER ON AND...
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... camera/recorder to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 ex. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use . WARNING: Keep this cord to another video device. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to...
... camera/recorder to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 ex. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use . WARNING: Keep this cord to another video device. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to...
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... disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). You can delete the recorded contents (P. 25). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release ...it. 3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide properly until it stops, and then close the cover of...
... disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). You can delete the recorded contents (P. 25). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release ...it. 3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide properly until it stops, and then close the cover of...
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English 23 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 2Put in a card.
English 23 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 2Put in a card.
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... date will restore the menu screen. Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/ recorder turned off: The built-in Date Mode): The digit on . 2 Press the MENU... joystick up /down to select the number for current date/time, and then repeat step 5 to store the date and time in sequence. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set the current date and time. Note: To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button. 6...
... date will restore the menu screen. Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/ recorder turned off: The built-in Date Mode): The digit on . 2 Press the MENU... joystick up /down to select the number for current date/time, and then repeat step 5 to store the date and time in sequence. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set the current date and time. Note: To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button. 6...
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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-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries....supplied) CHARGING BATTERY Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery. 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/charger. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire. •...
...8226; If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries....supplied) CHARGING BATTERY Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery. 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/charger. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire. •...
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●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status 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 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●...for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C): Approx. 165 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of DVD video camera/recorder, and hold it. 2 Slide the battery downward to remove it upward until a click is heard. English 40 REMOVING BATTERY After ...
●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status 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 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●...for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C): Approx. 165 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of DVD video camera/recorder, and hold it. 2 Slide the battery downward to remove it upward until a click is heard. English 40 REMOVING BATTERY After ...
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... − approx. 135 min When using LCD monitor − approx. 115 min For DZ-MV580A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 130 min − When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min − When using viewfinder approx. 130 min approx... zoom are planning to record on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording 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 50°F to 86°F (10°C...
... − approx. 135 min When using LCD monitor − approx. 115 min For DZ-MV580A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 130 min − When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min − When using viewfinder approx. 130 min approx... zoom are planning to record on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording 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 50°F to 86°F (10°C...
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... shock or result in fire. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable AC adapter/charger DC power cord 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power ...cord to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on...
... shock or result in fire. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable AC adapter/charger DC power cord 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power ...cord to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on...
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... inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder. • See page 82 for how... to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page ...
... inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder. • See page 82 for how... to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page ...
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...disc will open the cover until power is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of the disc or until it stops. When grasping the... holder, avoid the disc exposed portion. 5 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on , the disc can be careful not to touch the inside of DVD video camera/recorder (especially, the...
...disc will open the cover until power is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of the disc or until it stops. When grasping the... holder, avoid the disc exposed portion. 5 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on , the disc can be careful not to touch the inside of DVD video camera/recorder (especially, the...
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...appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/ recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you to record clearer images. ...TV or switching the signal using S-VIDEO will enable you use a Hitachi VCR, it will return to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of most images is...
...appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/ recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you to record clearer images. ...TV or switching the signal using S-VIDEO will enable you use a Hitachi VCR, it will return to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of most images is...
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... camera/recorder to another video device. • If you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/ audio input jacks AV/S input/...the speaker: If the volume is too high, noise may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. Note: • Using an S-video jack will record (dub) it to the...
... camera/recorder to another video device. • If you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/ audio input jacks AV/S input/...the speaker: If the volume is too high, noise may enter the dubbed image. • It is recommended that you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. Note: • Using an S-video jack will record (dub) it to the...
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...and then press the A button. Choose "NO" to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that have been initialized on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. • If you use the AC adapter/charger to the recording pause status. F o rma t t h e ca r ...d now ? F o rma t D i s c A l l data wi l l be deleted. 13 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. F o rma t ...
...and then press the A button. Choose "NO" to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that have been initialized on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. • If you use the AC adapter/charger to the recording pause status. F o rma t t h e ca r ...d now ? F o rma t D i s c A l l data wi l l be deleted. 13 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. F o rma t ...
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... may not appear normally. Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted by power off...4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to quit. The screen for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. If this happens, use the data again with Disc Navigation in a particular manner....
... may not appear normally. Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted by power off...4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to quit. The screen for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. If this happens, use the data again with Disc Navigation in a particular manner....
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.... you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be played on a DVD player, as "DVD Video": The date of all programs will appear. 3 Choose "Finalize Disc" on this.../ 015 finalized will appear, and the disc will not be finalized correctly, or it . FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. such as a title. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU...
.... you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be played on a DVD player, as "DVD Video": The date of all programs will appear. 3 Choose "Finalize Disc" on this.../ 015 finalized will appear, and the disc will not be finalized correctly, or it . FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. such as a title. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU...
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... RETURN Auto Off Start RAM Auto: Off: Start: To start demonstration approx. 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera/recorder on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode...
... RETURN Auto Off Start RAM Auto: Off: Start: To start demonstration approx. 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera/recorder on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode...