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...card will be executed automatically (see page 40). • The battery will light for a long time continuously as entering a lodge from it discharges on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe ...place for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could deteriorate. • When using it again. Also read ...
...card will be executed automatically (see page 40). • The battery will light for a long time continuously as entering a lodge from it discharges on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe ...place for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could deteriorate. • When using it again. Also read ...
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... (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 89 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 90 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 91 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 93 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 93 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER 93 Setting Up ... DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL 102 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 102 Initial Settings 103 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 103 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ...... 103 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 104 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE...
... (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 89 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 90 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 91 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 93 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 93 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER 93 Setting Up ... DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL 102 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 102 Initial Settings 103 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 103 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ...... 103 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 104 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE...
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... Stereo microphone (p. 51) 5 Recording indicator (p. 104) The red indicator will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV750MA only) (p. 57) 8 Lens hood (p. 58) Always remove this manual. DZGX20MA ...14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 36) Although the external appearances of DZGX20MA, DZ-MV780MA and DZMV750MA are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) (p. 35) When the remote control...
... Stereo microphone (p. 51) 5 Recording indicator (p. 104) The red indicator will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) Optical 16× zoom lens (for DZ-MV750MA only) (p. 57) 8 Lens hood (p. 58) Always remove this manual. DZGX20MA ...14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 36) Although the external appearances of DZGX20MA, DZ-MV780MA and DZMV750MA are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) (p. 35) When the remote control...
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... appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 18 PHOTO button (p. 52) 19 DISC EJECT button (p. 46) Press down and...
... appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 18 PHOTO button (p. 52) 19 DISC EJECT button (p. 46) Press down and...
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... Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 59) 35 RESET button (p. 185) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 63) Press this button to display the details of image being ... the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 39 Card insertion block (p. 49) 40 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 77) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 41 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 38, 59, 65, 87) Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center...
... Press this button to adjust the exposure. 34 Speaker (p. 59) 35 RESET button (p. 185) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 63) Press this button to display the details of image being ... the volume of sound from speaker, etc. 39 Card insertion block (p. 49) 40 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 77) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 41 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 38, 59, 65, 87) Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center...
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... (full press). Note: • With the DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 79). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on the right of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 36...
... (full press). Note: • With the DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 79). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. • See Check 2 on the right of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 36...
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..., or in environment where condensation is likely to occur. • When recording images, the DVD video camera/ A l l Pr ogr ams 001 / 002 recorder may avoid the portions of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may produce multiple thumbnails.) recording (n).] This will cause recording...this case, the recordable time on disc. • Do not place disc in following places: − Direct sunlight for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with force: Doing so could cause scratches. HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs Discs are very delicate recording media...
..., or in environment where condensation is likely to occur. • When recording images, the DVD video camera/ A l l Pr ogr ams 001 / 002 recorder may avoid the portions of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may produce multiple thumbnails.) recording (n).] This will cause recording...this case, the recordable time on disc. • Do not place disc in following places: − Direct sunlight for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with force: Doing so could cause scratches. HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs Discs are very delicate recording media...
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...only with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. English 35 If the infrared receiver is an obstacle between the remote ...m) Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote control. • If there is subject to direct sunlight...
...only with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. English 35 If the infrared receiver is an obstacle between the remote ...m) Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote control. • If there is subject to direct sunlight...
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...open the monitor. ●Range where the LCD monitor can be moved The LCD monitor can be tilted with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to approximately 90º. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can monitor subject ...image on page 170. • If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 90. • Be sure to open the LCD monitor ...
...open the monitor. ●Range where the LCD monitor can be moved The LCD monitor can be tilted with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to approximately 90º. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can monitor subject ...image on page 170. • If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 90. • Be sure to open the LCD monitor ...
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...Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20MA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it into AC outlet. 3 Attach ...the battery to AC adapter/charger. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. Unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it before...
...Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20MA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it into AC outlet. 3 Attach ...the battery to AC adapter/charger. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. Unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it before...
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...when using disc, or set it to "Check 4" on again. If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will turn off. Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to...close the LCD monitor. • When the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is turned on, the self-diagnosis function will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this case, refer to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is ...
...when using disc, or set it to "Check 4" on again. If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will turn off. Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to...close the LCD monitor. • When the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is turned on, the self-diagnosis function will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this case, refer to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is ...
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... or LCD). Recording indicator 5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD video camera/recorder on DVD video camera/recorder. 12 Recording Movie Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. The "m" mark in the viewfinder or on the front...subject on . Set the power switch to "O" to the "n" mark, and recording will start . Pressing REC again during recording will light. pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 4 Press the ...
... or LCD). Recording indicator 5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD video camera/recorder on DVD video camera/recorder. 12 Recording Movie Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. The "m" mark in the viewfinder or on the front...subject on . Set the power switch to "O" to the "n" mark, and recording will start . Pressing REC again during recording will light. pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 4 Press the ...
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...viewfinder or LCD). 13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen). After the ACCESS ...with the next recording. CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at one stroke without locating a subject at the center of screen, first locate ...at the center of screen in which recording is being displayed, you can proceed with higher zoom magnification, it securely with both hands. • When recording with the next recording; ACCESS...
...viewfinder or LCD). 13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen). After the ACCESS ...with the next recording. CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at one stroke without locating a subject at the center of screen, first locate ...at the center of screen in which recording is being displayed, you can proceed with higher zoom magnification, it securely with both hands. • When recording with the next recording; ACCESS...
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... focus locks during photo recording (lights in movie recording mode) (p. 95) No display : 16:9 mode OFF l : 16:9 mode ON 9. Zoom (p. 57) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 240× only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*1 (p. 93) No display : EIS OFF n : EIS ON 5. Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is from...
... focus locks during photo recording (lights in movie recording mode) (p. 95) No display : 16:9 mode OFF l : 16:9 mode ON 9. Zoom (p. 57) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 240× only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*1 (p. 93) No display : EIS OFF n : EIS ON 5. Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is from...
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... is no remaining capacity on LCD screen when recording with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is being made (blinks in red). ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. The following screen display symbols will blink to Low Light, the monitor screen will blink. The message can be...
... is no remaining capacity on LCD screen when recording with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is being made (blinks in red). ●Display when recording an image of DVD video camera/recorder. The following screen display symbols will blink to Low Light, the monitor screen will blink. The message can be...
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... • With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range at the subject, and press the zoom lever to be slightly dim if you zoom in on a subject on the distance to drop the DVD video camera/recorder. • Attaching the conversion lens will be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject ... of conversion lens, and screw the lens into the thread of step-up ring. In this case, move the zoom to "W" control side to focus. • The amount of light tends to "W" control side. RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens or ...
... • With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range at the subject, and press the zoom lever to be slightly dim if you zoom in on a subject on the distance to drop the DVD video camera/recorder. • Attaching the conversion lens will be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject ... of conversion lens, and screw the lens into the thread of step-up ring. In this case, move the zoom to "W" control side to focus. • The amount of light tends to "W" control side. RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens or ...
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123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 123 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is turned off . • The backlight setting ... 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 The backlight correction icon will return to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. The exposure adjustment bar will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Exposure adjustment...
123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 123 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is turned off . • The backlight setting ... 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 The backlight correction icon will return to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. The exposure adjustment bar will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Exposure adjustment...
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...GX20MA makes use of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear. GX20MA to adjust the appropriate amount of brightness. English 79 Zoom F l ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20MA or ... the PHOTO button is pressed ( Manner of the built-in Video Flash for DZ-MV750MA. Always emits light regardless of light will vary depending on page 162. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at a driver in vehicle: Doing so could cause...
...GX20MA makes use of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear. GX20MA to adjust the appropriate amount of brightness. English 79 Zoom F l ash Au t o On Of f ENTER RETURN RAM REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 ●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20MA or ... the PHOTO button is pressed ( Manner of the built-in Video Flash for DZ-MV750MA. Always emits light regardless of light will vary depending on page 162. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at a driver in vehicle: Doing so could cause...
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... Functions Setup" screen, and then press the A button. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of light is used for recording. Zoom Spo t l i ght M IC . The menu screen will appear on the right of "Program AE". 2 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to record...
... Functions Setup" screen, and then press the A button. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of light is used for recording. Zoom Spo t l i ght M IC . The menu screen will appear on the right of "Program AE". 2 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to record...
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...Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None Set You can be confirmed using the on with hand, etc. Camer a F u nc t i on the recording conditions. Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode... can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p. 92) h Outdoor To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on -screen information. • The white balance setting will not work normally. ...
...Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None Set You can be confirmed using the on with hand, etc. Camer a F u nc t i on the recording conditions. Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode... can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p. 92) h Outdoor To record in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on -screen information. • The white balance setting will not work normally. ...
