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... provided CD-ROM. The method for DZ-GX20MA. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800...
... provided CD-ROM. The method for DZ-GX20MA. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800...
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...). Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in a dry place for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs on again with the disc or card loaded in order... to protect its own in it . Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in...
...). Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in a dry place for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs on again with the disc or card loaded in order... to protect its own in it . Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in...
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... advanced usage. • The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation ...... 110 Connecting to PC 141 With this manual, and get to know Hitachi. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is possible to switch the language in...MV750MA are used for the explanation in the viewfinder. Get to appear on the LCD screen. ●Notation of this section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc. • The section on the LCD monitor or in this text. 9 The expression "press the C button" will...
... advanced usage. • The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation ...... 110 Connecting to PC 141 With this manual, and get to know Hitachi. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is possible to switch the language in...MV750MA are used for the explanation in the viewfinder. Get to appear on the LCD screen. ●Notation of this section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc. • The section on the LCD monitor or in this text. 9 The expression "press the C button" will...
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...Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo... DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 45 Inserting and Removing Disc 46 INSERTING DISC 46 REMOVING DISC 48 Inserting and Removing Card 49 Basic Techniques Recording Movie 50 Recording Stills 52 On-Screen Information 53 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING 53 Zooming...
...Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Read This First 9 About This Manual 9 Introduction 10 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo... DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 45 Inserting and Removing Disc 46 INSERTING DISC 46 REMOVING DISC 48 Inserting and Removing Card 49 Basic Techniques Recording Movie 50 Recording Stills 52 On-Screen Information 53 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING 53 Zooming...
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...TITLE) ...... 125 Play List 127 WHAT IS "PLAY LIST 127 English 13 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 73 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 74 Manually Focusing Subject 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 77 Compensating for Backlight... 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 Record Functions 94 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE 94 SETTING TO ...
...TITLE) ...... 125 Play List 127 WHAT IS "PLAY LIST 127 English 13 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC 73 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD 74 Manually Focusing Subject 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 75 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 77 Compensating for Backlight... 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 Record Functions 94 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE 94 SETTING TO ...
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... string attachment hole (p. 33) 4 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 lens hood when using generally available tele... jack (p. 80, 83) 13 External microphone jack (p. 78) 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 manual.
... string attachment hole (p. 33) 4 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 lens hood when using generally available tele... jack (p. 80, 83) 13 External microphone jack (p. 78) 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 manual.
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...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 ... 77) 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...
...41 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 75) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 ... 77) 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...
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...DVD video camera/recorder for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually... correct the focus before recording (see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image. CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD...all the way (full pressing). When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to ...manual focus is chosen). When using the viewfinder, pull it is recommended that you secure the DVD... Turn the DVD camera/recorder on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). The DVD video camera/...
...DVD video camera/recorder for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually... correct the focus before recording (see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image. CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD...all the way (full pressing). When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to ...manual focus is chosen). When using the viewfinder, pull it is recommended that you secure the DVD... Turn the DVD camera/recorder on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). The DVD video camera/...
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... will appear in the viewfinder or on DZ-MV750MA. Zoom 14. Disc/Card type 16. Movie recording quality L IN REC 0:00:00 1 0 REM3 0 MIN DISC ACCESS 8:0 0AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is an example for details. Recording status Movie recording time 17. e 2. Manual Focus m 6. Microphone filter l 8. 16:9 mode 9. Volume Current date...
... will appear in the viewfinder or on DZ-MV750MA. Zoom 14. Disc/Card type 16. Movie recording quality L IN REC 0:00:00 1 0 REM3 0 MIN DISC ACCESS 8:0 0AM FINE 9/3 0/2005 The above screen is an example for details. Recording status Movie recording time 17. e 2. Manual Focus m 6. Microphone filter l 8. 16:9 mode 9. Volume Current date...
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... d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Backlight compensation (p. 77) No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. Program AE (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Zoom (p. 57) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 240× only in still recording mode) (p. 99) No display : Self-timer OFF q : Self-timer ON (countdown is attached] (only in...
... d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. Backlight compensation (p. 77) No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. Program AE (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Zoom (p. 57) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 240× only in still recording mode) (p. 99) No display : Self-timer OFF q : Self-timer ON (countdown is attached] (only in...
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... LCD monitor is turned 180º from the status in the viewfinder. • Although you of the operation status of yourself When recording with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is loaded. The message can also view subject image in which the LCD screen was facing the same...the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180º to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will appear when recording ...
... LCD monitor is turned 180º from the status in the viewfinder. • Although you of the operation status of yourself When recording with a DVD-RW/DVD-R N disc used. • An unusable disc is loaded. The message can also view subject image in which the LCD screen was facing the same...the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180º to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will appear when recording ...
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...to infinity • On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to zoom in the viewfinder or on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Adjust with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear... screen. English 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording. "MF" will be restored. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. ...
...to infinity • On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to zoom in the viewfinder or on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Adjust with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear... screen. English 75 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording. "MF" will be restored. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN VOL. ...
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which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 76
which may not be automatically focused (see page 75): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 76
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...viewfinder or on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. VOL. Exposure adjustment bar 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE ...exposure automatically. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is lighted from rear, this function will appear on and off . 77 You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. Backlight correction icon 0:...
...viewfinder or on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. VOL. Exposure adjustment bar 0:00:00 REM3 0 MIN Adjust with S and R buttons 8 : 0 0 AM FINE ...exposure automatically. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is lighted from rear, this function will appear on and off . 77 You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. Backlight correction icon 0:...
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... Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 162): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-MV750MA. 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 Video... too near subject could cause a whitish image. • " ( " will blink during charging of light will not emit light, though the DVD camera/recorder is always being emitted, or Off when you light a subject when recording in a dark place. • The built-in a dark...
... Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 162): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-MV750MA. 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 Video... too near subject could cause a whitish image. • " ( " will blink during charging of light will not emit light, though the DVD camera/recorder is always being emitted, or Off when you light a subject when recording in a dark place. • The built-in a dark...
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... release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to a position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen.... operate the VCR if it is recording will appear on TV screen. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this , set the remote...TV to switch the display status. • When copy-guarded disc is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of information or switch off...
... release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to a position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen.... operate the VCR if it is recording will appear on TV screen. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this , set the remote...TV to switch the display status. • When copy-guarded disc is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of information or switch off...
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... other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Finalizing DVD-RW (VR-mode) may stop momentarily between scenes. PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder...
... other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Finalizing DVD-RW (VR-mode) may stop momentarily between scenes. PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder...
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F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 75). 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t D i g . REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 4 ...to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from the "Camera Functions Setup" menu. 2 Choose "Low Light", and designate it. Zoom Spo t l i ght M IC . RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is recommended that you can use a tripod). • If a...
F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 75). 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t D i g . REM 3 9 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 4 ...to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from the "Camera Functions Setup" menu. 2 Choose "Low Light", and designate it. Zoom Spo t l i ght M IC . RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is recommended that you can use a tripod). • If a...
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...English 91 If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on -screen information. • The white balance setting will not work ... the desired option, and then press the A button. Au t o EIS Set D i g . 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 end the setting. Camer a F u nc t i on the recording conditions. ...
...English 91 If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on -screen information. • The white balance setting will not work ... the desired option, and then press the A button. Au t o EIS Set D i g . 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 end the setting. Camer a F u nc t i on the recording conditions. ...
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...RAM 4 Press the C button to a steady light. FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 English 92 Set the white balance in the digital zoom range (p. 57). Zoom Off" specified. • If the recording conditions have changed, re-set . • If "Input Source: LINE, S-LINE" has been specified, you cannot...in a dark place. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 75). 2 Press the...
...RAM 4 Press the C button to a steady light. FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 English 92 Set the white balance in the digital zoom range (p. 57). Zoom Off" specified. • If the recording conditions have changed, re-set . • If "Input Source: LINE, S-LINE" has been specified, you cannot...in a dark place. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 75). 2 Press the...
