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...manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. The illustrations of DZ-...MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA are shown only on recycled paper QR35742 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005 Printed in Japan...
...manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. Instruction Manual DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA DZ-MV750MA HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. The illustrations of DZ-...MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA are shown only on recycled paper QR35742 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005 Printed in Japan...
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...;, Windows®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Warning: This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. This equipment generates...
...;, Windows®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Warning: This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. This equipment generates...
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... storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all servicing to quality standards in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as vases, shall be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no ... 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. IMPORTANT...
... storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all servicing to quality standards in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as vases, shall be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no ... 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. IMPORTANT...
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....) Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is being read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the... DVD video camera/recorder. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. such as time passes. (The...
....) Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is being read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the... DVD video camera/recorder. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. such as time passes. (The...
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Table of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 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 .../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 MACRO RECORDING ...
Table of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 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 .../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 MACRO RECORDING ...
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... 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...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 ... video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to block with hand, etc.
... 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...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 ... video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to block with hand, etc.
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..., format (initialize) it on screen (p. 24, 47, 135). If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder. Initializing the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc will turn purple. When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button. Pressing the REC button... finished, press the A button. 3 Start recording (p. 50). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 37). 2 While holding down to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc).
..., format (initialize) it on screen (p. 24, 47, 135). If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on this DVD video camera/recorder. Initializing the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc will turn purple. When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button. Pressing the REC button... finished, press the A button. 3 Start recording (p. 50). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 37). 2 While holding down to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc).
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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 ...2.5 m). • When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off. Emitting light from rear. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet (1 m) away. • Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it to "Auto" after recording with the "... 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. 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 ...2.5 m). • When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off. Emitting light from rear. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet (1 m) away. • Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it to "Auto" after recording with the "... 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. English 79
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... switch off the display. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. The image that the DVD video camera/recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen: You can also display only part of the... mode, the entire Disc Navigation display may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this , set the remote ...
... switch off the display. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. The image that the DVD video camera/recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen: You can also display only part of the... mode, the entire Disc Navigation display may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this , set the remote ...
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..., playback on DVD players may depend on the recorded status of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder...another device, the Disc Navigation display will make the disc unusable. See the instruction manual for DVD player. 12 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see "Terminology", p. 166) a disc to play it back....
..., playback on DVD players may depend on the recorded status of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder). • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder...another device, the Disc Navigation display will make the disc unusable. See the instruction manual for DVD player. 12 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see "Terminology", p. 166) a disc to play it back....
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... photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only), or "STD" recording using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of external... 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*. • To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this switching. • When using a video selector (see "Terminology", p. 166), the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode. * This ...
... photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only), or "STD" recording using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of external... 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*. • To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this switching. • When using a video selector (see "Terminology", p. 166), the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode. * This ...
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... camera/recorder. The Disc Navigation screen (shown on (p. 45). Here is an explanation on this instruction manual are basically those that you will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. Before You Begin • When using disc: Set the power switch to "O" or "N". ...scenes recorded on "scene" and "program", so that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same. • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on page 107) will appear. You can also press...
... camera/recorder. The Disc Navigation screen (shown on (p. 45). Here is an explanation on this instruction manual are basically those that you will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. Before You Begin • When using disc: Set the power switch to "O" or "N". ...scenes recorded on "scene" and "program", so that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same. • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on page 107) will appear. You can also press...
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...movies only. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/ c/A buttons to choose "Category" on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of the last scene is specified) All: To display all scenes will start... the A button. VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of the following 3 methods to terminate playback. When the Disc Navigation screen is instructed from the first scene. Choose "Off" to cancel Repeat Play setting. ●When Repeat Play is set: If one of recording. English 139 ...
...movies only. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/ c/A buttons to choose "Category" on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of the last scene is specified) All: To display all scenes will start... the A button. VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of the following 3 methods to terminate playback. When the Disc Navigation screen is instructed from the first scene. Choose "Off" to cancel Repeat Play setting. ●When Repeat Play is set: If one of recording. English 139 ...
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... PC. You can use JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc, on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: To refer to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on -line manuals (instruction manual files) for installation). Contains the UDF driver...will not be needed on this driver if you wish to use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to play and edit the images recorded on a DVD-RAM, and to open the on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Install this DVD video camera/recorder unless some special instruction is not installed in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click...
... PC. You can use JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc, on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: To refer to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on -line manuals (instruction manual files) for installation). Contains the UDF driver...will not be needed on this driver if you wish to use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to play and edit the images recorded on a DVD-RAM, and to open the on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Install this DVD video camera/recorder unless some special instruction is not installed in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click...
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... PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manual\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open "Programs"or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM" and "DVD-MovieAlbumSE", and then open "Instruction Manual". ● DVDfunSTUDIO • After installing DVDfunSTUDIO, open "Programs" or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start...
... PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manual\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open "Programs"or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM" and "DVD-MovieAlbumSE", and then open "Instruction Manual". ● DVDfunSTUDIO • After installing DVDfunSTUDIO, open "Programs" or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start...
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...automatically end, and the "Export to the DVDfunSTUDIO instruction manual for "Eject the disc being used (8 cm/12 cm/12 cm doublelayered) and the playback method. Also, depending on the written contents, the images may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Although DVDfunSTUDIO can...be created on DVDfunSTUDIO. Do you will be reencoded. Then the disc cover of disc insertion block will open automatically. If you use a standard DVD player to display the created menu. • The following Collect Tool will appear: Click the "Start" button. Note: • The menu ...
...automatically end, and the "Export to the DVDfunSTUDIO instruction manual for "Eject the disc being used (8 cm/12 cm/12 cm doublelayered) and the playback method. Also, depending on the written contents, the images may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Although DVDfunSTUDIO can...be created on DVDfunSTUDIO. Do you will be reencoded. Then the disc cover of disc insertion block will open automatically. If you use a standard DVD player to display the created menu. • The following Collect Tool will appear: Click the "Start" button. Note: • The menu ...
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... this DVD video camera/recorder, you will need the optional step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20MA. English 162 POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP7SW)* Battery (DZ-BP14SW) * Unavailable for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV750MA, DZ- SR3037 for DZ-MV780MA) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals...
... this DVD video camera/recorder, you will need the optional step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20MA. English 162 POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP7SW)* Battery (DZ-BP14SW) * Unavailable for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV750MA, DZ- SR3037 for DZ-MV780MA) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals...
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...Its Package No disc in package - The way to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. While pushing the two release levers in the direction of arrows (2), taking ...care not to remove it. 2 Do not open SIDE A of the holder in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge...
...Its Package No disc in package - The way to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. While pushing the two release levers in the direction of arrows (2), taking ...care not to remove it. 2 Do not open SIDE A of the holder in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge...
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... swab, etc. REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 1 Use a fine tipped pen, etc. Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft cloth to the viewfinder lens, remove it is not caught by claws...care not to touch the recording surface, and slide the disc obliquely upward so that it using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of case could peel off dirt on the case with force: Doing so could cause a...
... swab, etc. REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 1 Use a fine tipped pen, etc. Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft cloth to the viewfinder lens, remove it is not caught by claws...care not to touch the recording surface, and slide the disc obliquely upward so that it using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of case could peel off dirt on the case with force: Doing so could cause a...
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... not format. (3) All data will automatically repair the video file, but it : Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following table and take longer (up to one hour). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/...a battery. If a message appears, refer to the following cautions: • Repair will normally be lost in alphabetical order. Messages are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. Repair all stills, are repaired, the order of recorded contents will appear when the (3) Data error in a part It is almost...
... not format. (3) All data will automatically repair the video file, but it : Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following table and take longer (up to one hour). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/...a battery. If a message appears, refer to the following cautions: • Repair will normally be lost in alphabetical order. Messages are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. Repair all stills, are repaired, the order of recorded contents will appear when the (3) Data error in a part It is almost...