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...and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause noise to be present in a place where there is used in picture and ...and audio, noise may also be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will not turn on the TV screen or in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals ...
...and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause noise to be present in a place where there is used in picture and ...and audio, noise may also be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that the temperature of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will not turn on the TV screen or in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals ...
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...other faults could occur. Be sure to set the power switch to any of the following, so as time passes. (The battery is lit or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is produced so that data is great - If condensation ... insertion block if possible. condensation (vapor in a dry place for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 171). English The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using it discharges on the lens and/or inside : Turn the...
...other faults could occur. Be sure to set the power switch to any of the following, so as time passes. (The battery is lit or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is produced so that data is great - If condensation ... insertion block if possible. condensation (vapor in a dry place for at time of purchase: • Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 171). English The battery provided has not been charged at least 1 - 2 hours before using it discharges on the lens and/or inside : Turn the...
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...8226; The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can be damaged. It is high, the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could be deleted for personal enjoyment. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to make a trial recording ...not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for personal enjoyment. 8 English Copyright: • Data recorded on the disc or card in a hot season. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. The recorded contents cannot be...
...8226; The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can be damaged. It is high, the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could be deleted for personal enjoyment. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to make a trial recording ...not made normally or recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for personal enjoyment. 8 English Copyright: • Data recorded on the disc or card in a hot season. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. The recorded contents cannot be...
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...language in the on-screen display of this text. 9 Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of provided CD-ROM and how...in this text. ●1, , 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of DZ-GX20MA are unavailable with Disc Navigation ...... 110 Connecting to know Hitachi. The expression "press the C button" will actually see page 104). English About This Manual ●Displays in the viewfinder or on this manual ...
...language in the on-screen display of this text. 9 Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of provided CD-ROM and how...in this text. ●1, , 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of DZ-GX20MA are unavailable with Disc Navigation ...... 110 Connecting to know Hitachi. The expression "press the C button" will actually see page 104). English About This Manual ●Displays in the viewfinder or on this manual ...
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... AND TIME 39 Setting Up the Battery 40 CHARGING BATTERY 40 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 41 REMOVING BATTERY 41 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ...... 43 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 44 Turning 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 57...
... AND TIME 39 Setting Up the Battery 40 CHARGING BATTERY 40 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 41 REMOVING BATTERY 41 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ...... 43 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 44 Turning 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 57...
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... power supply for emergency treatment. WARNING: Keep this DVD protect the lens. Lens cap and lens cap string: Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780MA or DZ-... supply for this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to hang it from household AC outlet, use this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect ...
... power supply for emergency treatment. WARNING: Keep this DVD protect the lens. Lens cap and lens cap string: Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780MA or DZ-... supply for this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to hang it from household AC outlet, use this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect ...
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...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 release this button to open the cover of disc insertion block. 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 41) Press this button when ...removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 41) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 50) 24 LOCK switch (p. 51) It is recommended that you set...
...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 release this button to open the cover of disc insertion block. 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 41) Press this button when ...removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 41) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 50) 24 LOCK switch (p. 51) It is recommended that you set...
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...Zoom lever. English 32 Note: Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video camera/recorder will fall and be damaged. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery.... Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/...
...Zoom lever. English 32 Note: Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video camera/recorder will fall and be damaged. Adjust the length of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery.... Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/...
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.... 3 Slide the cover to close it. Note: • Replace the battery with the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. Note: The life of battery safely in a dark, cool, dry place. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use...
.... 3 Slide the cover to close it. Note: • Replace the battery with the DZ-GX20MA and DZ-MV780MA. Note: The life of battery safely in a dark, cool, dry place. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use...
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...is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. 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 the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (...
...is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. 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 the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (...
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...and then press A to set in memory. If you want to set the current date and time. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to store the... and time you make a recording can be first highlighted.] Note: After setting the figure for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery will enter the recording pause status. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? The date and time ...
...and then press A to set in memory. If you want to set the current date and time. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to store the... and time you make a recording can be first highlighted.] Note: After setting the figure for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery will enter the recording pause status. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? The date and time ...
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... power cord from the AC outlet and consult your local electronics distributor. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal English 40 If you need one, purchase it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ...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 the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. AC 200 - 240V AC Plug Adapter (not supplied...
... power cord from the AC outlet and consult your local electronics distributor. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal English 40 If you need one, purchase it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ...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 the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. AC 200 - 240V AC Plug Adapter (not supplied...
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...): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level of battery. Terminal side must be sure to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before attaching or removing the battery. • Be careful not to fall, resulting in...
...): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level of battery. Terminal side must be sure to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before attaching or removing the battery. • Be careful not to fall, resulting in...
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... charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording is performed. ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used ...will discharge 2 - 3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being used, the battery will vary depending on recording contents. **Unavailable for DZ-...
... charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording is performed. ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used ...will discharge 2 - 3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being used, the battery will vary depending on recording contents. **Unavailable for DZ-...
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...POWER SAVE)" on page 103. To set or release power save and discharge of power. BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly... empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the memory effect, you do not store the...
...POWER SAVE)" on page 103. To set or release power save and discharge of power. BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly... empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the memory effect, you do not store the...
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... into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock... or result in fire. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC...
... into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock... or result in fire. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC...
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... switch, set it recognize the disc, you can be possible. In this case, refer to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking, do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger. 45 ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the... DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. • If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it to "Check ...
... switch, set it recognize the disc, you can be possible. In this case, refer to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking, do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger. 45 ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the... DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. • If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it to "Check ...
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...LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not 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 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. • If there is...
...LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not 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 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. • If there is...
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...a moment, the cover of the disc or until it stops. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. REMOVING... other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter...
...a moment, the cover of the disc or until it stops. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. REMOVING... other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open . Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter...
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..., no further recording will make the disc unusable. • When using an unformatted DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, it is necessary to format it on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in the case of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that has not been finalized on this... be reset to "0:00:00". • Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could damage the data (see pages 7 and 171) • Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger after pausing during recording, while message "DISC ACCESS" is...
..., no further recording will make the disc unusable. • When using an unformatted DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, it is necessary to format it on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in the case of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that has not been finalized on this... be reset to "0:00:00". • Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could damage the data (see pages 7 and 171) • Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger after pausing during recording, while message "DISC ACCESS" is...