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Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to the inside part of higher class than 1. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This Class B digital...NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). If the camera/recorder is made by highly precise technology. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. Refer...
Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to the inside part of higher class than 1. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This Class B digital...NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). If the camera/recorder is made by highly precise technology. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. Refer...
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...the total number of highly precise technology. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the... camera/recorder is a precision machine. 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. 5 English If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on . Cautions When Using ...
...the total number of highly precise technology. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the... camera/recorder is a precision machine. 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. 5 English If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on . Cautions When Using ...
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... camera/recorder on beach sand or in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be present in a place where the temperature is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engine, ...8226; Cleaning the lens is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: •...
... camera/recorder on beach sand or in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be present in a place where the temperature is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engine, ...8226; Cleaning the lens is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. 6 English At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio: •...
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...will discharge 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 disc or card, or being read the instructions attached with optional accessories:...exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. At this happens, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is great - Also read from a ski ...
...will discharge 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 disc or card, or being read the instructions attached with optional accessories:...exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. At this happens, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is great - Also read from a ski ...
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... 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...
... 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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...: Keep this cord to PC. Software CD-ROM: Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. English 15 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package...GX20MA only. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Charge it before use this battery away from household AC outlet, use . DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Infrared...
...: Keep this cord to PC. Software CD-ROM: Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. English 15 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package...GX20MA only. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Charge it before use this battery away from household AC outlet, use . DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Infrared...
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... cover of disc insertion block to lock it until it . You can delete the recorded contents (p. 24). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 46). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. English 20 Turntable Disc cover 2... Gently open the cover until a click is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44).
... cover of disc insertion block to lock it until it . You can delete the recorded contents (p. 24). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 46). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it stops. English 20 Turntable Disc cover 2... Gently open the cover until a click is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44).
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3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. English 22
3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available). 1 Connect a power supply (p. 44). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. English 22
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... and then press A to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". 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 the left end of... screen for verifying YES NO the set date will restore the menu screen. Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the date display format (set up in battery will be charged. 38 English ...
... and then press A to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". 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 the left end of... screen for verifying YES NO the set date will restore the menu screen. Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on the date display format (set up in battery will be charged. 38 English ...
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... the battery: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. An AC plug adapter is plugged into the AC outlet again. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal English 40 Note: When charging ... 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 chargers could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it into AC outlet, unplug it from...
... the battery: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. An AC plug adapter is plugged into the AC outlet again. Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal English 40 Note: When charging ... 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 chargers could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it into AC outlet, unplug it from...
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...level of battery. ●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 178 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ...-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX20MA): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it . English 41 Note: • Make sure that the battery is in damage. Note: •...
...level of battery. ●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 178 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ...-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX20MA): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it . English 41 Note: • Make sure that the battery is in damage. Note: •...
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... and playback is being used, the battery will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time: The continuously recordable time of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at short intervals, etc.). The reference for how long the...on recording contents. **Unavailable for DZ-GX20MA. ●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 be warm, but this range could damage the battery. The ...
... and playback is being used, the battery will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time: The continuously recordable time of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at short intervals, etc.). The reference for how long the...on recording contents. **Unavailable for DZ-GX20MA. ●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 be warm, but this range could damage the battery. The ...
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... images, or use it indoors. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power... the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. 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...
... images, or use it indoors. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power... the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. 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...
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...Messages" on again. ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. • If you can be possible. Set to "P": To record ... and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking, do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger. 45 Turn the... switch while holding down the gray button at the right of switch. Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding...
...Messages" on again. ACCESS/PC indicator English OFF Power switch CARD ACCESS indicator OFF • When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. • If you can be possible. Set to "P": To record ... and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking, do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger. 45 Turn the... switch while holding down the gray button at the right of switch. Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding...
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...; If the cover of disc insertion block is open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically 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 some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page 169. • If the disc ...
...; If the cover of disc insertion block is open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically 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 some delay before recording starts, refer to "Check 4" on page 169. • If the disc ...
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.... If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will not open the cover fully until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it . Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the LCD monitor or in...the DISC EJECT button once and release it . • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open . DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink on the...
.... If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will not open the cover fully until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it . Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the LCD monitor or in...the DISC EJECT button once and release it . • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the lens in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open . DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will blink on the...
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...be changed . • It is recommended that has not been 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 (see pages 7 and 171). • The minimum recordable... the "O" position from which 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 being displayed, or while the ACCESS/ PC indicator is being displayed.
...be changed . • It is recommended that has not been 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 (see pages 7 and 171). • The minimum recordable... the "O" position from which 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 being displayed, or while the ACCESS/ PC indicator is being displayed.
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...on screen will light in which recording is possible will be a difference between the image you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. • Do not remove the battery, AC adapter/charger or the card while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may cause blur in ...recorded image. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with higher zoom magnification, it out and close ...
...on screen will light in which recording is possible will be a difference between the image you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. • Do not remove the battery, AC adapter/charger or the card while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may cause blur in ...recorded image. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for movie and still. • If focusing is difficult with higher zoom magnification, it out and close ...
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Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal - When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". •...satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is interrupted by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV750MA cannot record...
Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal - When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". •...satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is interrupted by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV750MA cannot record...
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... sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from 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...AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red White Yellow * If the video device to a position other video devices. To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the connected video device to an external input. 4 Press the playback (A) button on this...
... sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from 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...AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red White Yellow * If the video device to a position other video devices. To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the connected video device to an external input. 4 Press the playback (A) button on this...