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The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Therefore, it should be left unattended for...
The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Therefore, it should be left unattended for...
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... lists important information that will be placed in excessive heat invironment. 8 Do not place the camcorder near heat sources such as vases. 14 Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) near objects filled with easy accessibility. 4 Servicing will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the camcorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Store these instructions for long periods of time. 12...
... lists important information that will be placed in excessive heat invironment. 8 Do not place the camcorder near heat sources such as vases. 14 Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) near objects filled with easy accessibility. 4 Servicing will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the camcorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Store these instructions for long periods of time. 12...
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... Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback 52 Information Display During Playback ..........52 Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause 54 Playing still pictures on a card automatically (Slide Show 55 Capturing a still picture from a movie (PHOTO Capture 56 Playing back scenes repeatedly (Repeat Play 56 Various Recording Techniques 57 How to Operate the Menu 57 Menu (While Recording 58 How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup 60 About the demonstration function 61 Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom 62 Recording...
... Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback 52 Information Display During Playback ..........52 Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause 54 Playing still pictures on a card automatically (Slide Show 55 Capturing a still picture from a movie (PHOTO Capture 56 Playing back scenes repeatedly (Repeat Play 56 Various Recording Techniques 57 How to Operate the Menu 57 Menu (While Recording 58 How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup 60 About the demonstration function 61 Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom 62 Recording...
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... Subjects Using the LCD Monitor Light (Assist Light 69 Adjusting the Color (White Balance 70 Setting the white balance manually (Set) ..... 71 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ..... 72 Displaying Recording Guidelines (Auxiliary Line 72 Reducing Wind Noise During Recording .......... 73 Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default (Full Auto 73 Using the Flash 74 Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the Lens 75 Changing the Movie Quality 76 Using the Self-Timer 77 Using an External Microphone 78 Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ...
... Subjects Using the LCD Monitor Light (Assist Light 69 Adjusting the Color (White Balance 70 Setting the white balance manually (Set) ..... 71 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ..... 72 Displaying Recording Guidelines (Auxiliary Line 72 Reducing Wind Noise During Recording .......... 73 Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default (Full Auto 73 Using the Flash 74 Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the Lens 75 Changing the Movie Quality 76 Using the Self-Timer 77 Using an External Microphone 78 Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ...
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... CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable Install the software on your discs. 8 cm BD-RE single sided disc Use to charge the battery. WARNING Keep this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to the PC using the PC connection cable. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your PC, then connect the camcorder to the camcorder. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for audio output. Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure...
... CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable Install the software on your discs. 8 cm BD-RE single sided disc Use to charge the battery. WARNING Keep this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to the PC using the PC connection cable. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your PC, then connect the camcorder to the camcorder. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for audio output. Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure...
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... the battery pack. CHARGE indicator If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected. Let's Get Started Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. Charge Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit 21 Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Plug in the power cable...
... the battery pack. CHARGE indicator If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected. Let's Get Started Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. Charge Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit 21 Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Plug in the power cable...
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The set time and date appear in the LCD monitor. Setting the date and time Open the LCD monitor (p.19). Let's Get Started 23 Press MENU. Select "Date Setup", then "Date Set" using the joystick. (For instructions on how to use the joystick, see p.27.) The confirmation button (press firmly) Date Setup 10 / 1 / 2007 10 : 00 AM CHANGE MOVE ENTER RETURN Set the month, date, year, hour, minute, and AM/PM using the joystick, and then press the confirmation button.
The set time and date appear in the LCD monitor. Setting the date and time Open the LCD monitor (p.19). Let's Get Started 23 Press MENU. Select "Date Setup", then "Date Set" using the joystick. (For instructions on how to use the joystick, see p.27.) The confirmation button (press firmly) Date Setup 10 / 1 / 2007 10 : 00 AM CHANGE MOVE ENTER RETURN Set the month, date, year, hour, minute, and AM/PM using the joystick, and then press the confirmation button.
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... you want to recording pause mode, press . 47 The scene recorded last will automatically return to as "scenes". Viewing Playback (Watching Your Recordings) Recorded movies and still pictures are referred to recording pause mode. For movies, a scene is one still picture. Open the LCD monitor before starting playback. To promptly return to play back (p.39, p.45). Press the confirmation button. If the camcorder is not in recording pause mode, set the camcorder to recording pause mode for more than...
... you want to recording pause mode, press . 47 The scene recorded last will automatically return to as "scenes". Viewing Playback (Watching Your Recordings) Recorded movies and still pictures are referred to recording pause mode. For movies, a scene is one still picture. Open the LCD monitor before starting playback. To promptly return to play back (p.39, p.45). Press the confirmation button. If the camcorder is not in recording pause mode, set the camcorder to recording pause mode for more than...
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EXIT ENTER RETURN "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER EXIT On Off On English Auto a white balance mode Current settings appear first. Various Recording Techniques How to end. * To quit without changing the setting, press MENU before pressing the confirmation button. MENU Camera Functions Setup Program AE White Balance EIS Digital Zoom MIC.Filter Auxiliary Line Camera Functions Setup Program AE Auto White Balance Auto EIS On Digital Zoom 40x MIC.Filter Off Auxiliary Line Off ENTER Press ...
EXIT ENTER RETURN "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER EXIT On Off On English Auto a white balance mode Current settings appear first. Various Recording Techniques How to end. * To quit without changing the setting, press MENU before pressing the confirmation button. MENU Camera Functions Setup Program AE White Balance EIS Digital Zoom MIC.Filter Auxiliary Line Camera Functions Setup Program AE Auto White Balance Auto EIS On Digital Zoom 40x MIC.Filter Off Auxiliary Line Off ENTER Press ...
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...: Turns off the demonstration function. To cancel the demonstration, press any one of the date formats Press the confirmation button, then press MENU to exit the setup. About the demonstration function At time of purchase of this camcorder, this function is connected to 24 hour style.) Press MENU. Changing the demo mode setting or watching the demonstration now Press MENU. If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to : • HDD (DZ-BD7HA...
...: Turns off the demonstration function. To cancel the demonstration, press any one of the date formats Press the confirmation button, then press MENU to exit the setup. About the demonstration function At time of purchase of this camcorder, this function is connected to 24 hour style.) Press MENU. Changing the demo mode setting or watching the demonstration now Press MENU. If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to : • HDD (DZ-BD7HA...
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... white balance setting selected in "Set" is changed again. • In order to recording pause mode and " " flashes in the LCD monitor. If the power is turned off while white balance is in "Set" mode, " " flashes in memory until " lights steadily. Return the zoom to the optical range and redo the settings in a bright environment. • If the "Set" settings are not completed within a few moments, the camcorder returns to accurately adjust the color, readjust the settings...
... white balance setting selected in "Set" is changed again. • In order to recording pause mode and " " flashes in the LCD monitor. If the power is turned off while white balance is in "Set" mode, " " flashes in memory until " lights steadily. Return the zoom to the optical range and redo the settings in a bright environment. • If the "Set" settings are not completed within a few moments, the camcorder returns to accurately adjust the color, readjust the settings...
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... displayed in the LCD monitor (p.42). • The movie quality setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off. • When a BD is loaded in the camcorder, and the BD is replaced 3 with another BD, the movie quality setting will not change . • When a DVD is set and " CARD Using the Self-Timer You can use the self-timer to record still photos. 1 During still picture recording pause, press MENU...
... displayed in the LCD monitor (p.42). • The movie quality setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off. • When a BD is loaded in the camcorder, and the BD is replaced 3 with another BD, the movie quality setting will not change . • When a DVD is set and " CARD Using the Self-Timer You can use the self-timer to record still photos. 1 During still picture recording pause, press MENU...
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... connection cable (supplied) or the power source (power cable and DC power cord) while the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, your PC, detach all devices is not guaranteed. When connecting the camcorder to the camcorder may be usable. Although reading data from the camcorder or writing data to your valuable recorded data may be lost . Make sure the camcorder does not overheat. (Operations conducted with those respective disc types, playback on the playback device or disc recording...
... connection cable (supplied) or the power source (power cable and DC power cord) while the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, your PC, detach all devices is not guaranteed. When connecting the camcorder to the camcorder may be usable. Although reading data from the camcorder or writing data to your valuable recorded data may be lost . Make sure the camcorder does not overheat. (Operations conducted with those respective disc types, playback on the playback device or disc recording...
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... card, or use another card. 99, 170 • The card terminals may have been formatted on PC? Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card. Check card. there is no disc in the camcorder while the power switch is pressed with the card inserted, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on HDD/BD/DVD. the HDD, disc, or card does not have occurred during playback • This message will appear when PHOTO is set to format the card...
... card, or use another card. 99, 170 • The card terminals may have been formatted on PC? Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card. Check card. there is no disc in the camcorder while the power switch is pressed with the card inserted, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on HDD/BD/DVD. the HDD, disc, or card does not have occurred during playback • This message will appear when PHOTO is set to format the card...
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.... Transfer of your PC display adapter (video card) when starting conforms to Direct X® 9.0c. Additional Information 146 disc. Disconnect the camcorder from the PC, remove the disc from those of this camcorder is has not been set to right-click the camcorder drive icon and select "Eject". Clean the disc. 154 The BD/DVD drive Do you update the other BD/ was installed. Movies are different to save a video from the camcorder, and then turn...
.... Transfer of your PC display adapter (video card) when starting conforms to Direct X® 9.0c. Additional Information 146 disc. Disconnect the camcorder from the PC, remove the disc from those of this camcorder is has not been set to right-click the camcorder drive icon and select "Eject". Clean the disc. 154 The BD/DVD drive Do you update the other BD/ was installed. Movies are different to save a video from the camcorder, and then turn...
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... the camcorder was disconnected takes some time before turning the power switch off last. indicator on ? card is inserted, it will appear in the viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is correctly set to strong light such as the heard. Replace the battery to release sleep mode. 20, 40 Additional Information 148 Some vibrations are These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/disc drive. No image will...
... the camcorder was disconnected takes some time before turning the power switch off last. indicator on ? card is inserted, it will appear in the viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is correctly set to strong light such as the heard. Replace the battery to release sleep mode. 20, 40 Additional Information 148 Some vibrations are These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/disc drive. No image will...
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...Setup Output Functions Setup Date Setup LCD/EVF Setup Initial Setup Program AE White Balance ElS Digital Zoom MIC. Note Do not press the reset button with undue force. The date and time will be reset. All settings will also be reset. Set the date and time again before using the camcorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to hold down the reset button for several seconds. Filter Flash Auxiliary Line HD Video Mode SD Video Mode Self Timer Component output Date Set Date Mode LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Auto Auto...
...Setup Output Functions Setup Date Setup LCD/EVF Setup Initial Setup Program AE White Balance ElS Digital Zoom MIC. Note Do not press the reset button with undue force. The date and time will be reset. All settings will also be reset. Set the date and time again before using the camcorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to hold down the reset button for several seconds. Filter Flash Auxiliary Line HD Video Mode SD Video Mode Self Timer Component output Date Set Date Mode LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Auto Auto...
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...Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S output cable, Component cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable, Single-sided 8 cm BD-RE disc, Disc cleaning cloth Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card • Recordable time on HDD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 4 hours *1 Approx. 5 hours *2 Approx. 8 hours *3 Application High quality Standard quality Extended recording • Recordable time on BD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 60...
...Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S output cable, Component cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable, Single-sided 8 cm BD-RE disc, Disc cleaning cloth Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card • Recordable time on HDD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 4 hours *1 Approx. 5 hours *2 Approx. 8 hours *3 Application High quality Standard quality Extended recording • Recordable time on BD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 60...
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... Delete (playlist 97 Delete (scene 99 Demo mode 61 Detail 103 Digital zoom 62 Disc navigation 48, 89 exit 49 Divide 99 Dubbing Dub mark 80 from HDD to disc 79 mark off 87 menu 82 DUBBING button 82 DVD available functions 29 cleaning 154 handling 153 player 12 protect 105 recorder 12 storing 154 DVD-R finalize 113 insert/remove 24, 33 note 31 DVD-RAM format 104 insert/remove...
... Delete (playlist 97 Delete (scene 99 Demo mode 61 Detail 103 Digital zoom 62 Disc navigation 48, 89 exit 49 Divide 99 Dubbing Dub mark 80 from HDD to disc 79 mark off 87 menu 82 DUBBING button 82 DVD available functions 29 cleaning 154 handling 153 player 12 protect 105 recorder 12 storing 154 DVD-R finalize 113 insert/remove 24, 33 note 31 DVD-RAM format 104 insert/remove...
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..., repair, use of DVD Cleaning Disks, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes, DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products, AC Adapter Charger software, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by Hitachi does Retain your records) of customer operated controls, user instruction. N A F. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC...
..., repair, use of DVD Cleaning Disks, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes, DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products, AC Adapter Charger software, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by Hitachi does Retain your records) of customer operated controls, user instruction. N A F. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC...