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... Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) QR69892 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2007 Hitachi, Ltd. Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Editing DZ-BD70A (BD Camcorder) Viewing on the...Hitachi Camcorder. Please read p.176. After reading the Instruction Manual, store it safely. Printed on the cover page only. Before opening the CD-ROM included with soy based ink. The Instruction Manual contains illustrations of the DZ-BD70A and 7HA on recycled paper Printed in Japan ON-K (I) Instruction Manual DZ-BD7HA/DZ-BD70A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A DZ...
... Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) QR69892 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2007 Hitachi, Ltd. Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Editing DZ-BD70A (BD Camcorder) Viewing on the...Hitachi Camcorder. Please read p.176. After reading the Instruction Manual, store it safely. Printed on the cover page only. Before opening the CD-ROM included with soy based ink. The Instruction Manual contains illustrations of the DZ-BD70A and 7HA on recycled paper Printed in Japan ON-K (I) Instruction Manual DZ-BD7HA/DZ-BD70A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A DZ...
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... than 99.99% of current technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. In certain circumstances, copy-right law may have the ... unattended for a long period of the product. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to qualified personnel. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE...
... than 99.99% of current technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. In certain circumstances, copy-right law may have the ... unattended for a long period of the product. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to qualified personnel. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE...
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...the display language 22 Setting the date and time 23 Recording Movies to a BD 24 Recording Movies to the HDD (DZ-BD7HA) ...25 Recording Stills to an SD card 26 Playing Recorded Movies/Stills Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills Functions and Characteristics of...for Backlight (Backlight Compensation 67 5 Table of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Introduction 7 This camcorder makes all of the following possible 7 Choosing a disc to suit your purpose 8 How to Read this information 12 Checking Provided Accessories 13 ...
...the display language 22 Setting the date and time 23 Recording Movies to a BD 24 Recording Movies to the HDD (DZ-BD7HA) ...25 Recording Stills to an SD card 26 Playing Recorded Movies/Stills Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills Functions and Characteristics of...for Backlight (Backlight Compensation 67 5 Table of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Introduction 7 This camcorder makes all of the following possible 7 Choosing a disc to suit your purpose 8 How to Read this information 12 Checking Provided Accessories 13 ...
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... Beneath the Lens 75 Changing the Movie Quality 76 Using the Self-Timer 77 Using an External Microphone 78 Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) 79 First Dubbing ("New 82 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day ("Date 83 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD... recorded on Another BD/ DVD Recorder/Player (Finalizing 111 Finalizing a Disc 113 Unfinalizing a Disc 114 Connecting to your PC 115 Software installation 117 Connecting the camcorder to your PC to read this Product - Delete 99 Dividing a Movie (Edit - Divide 99 Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit -Combine) . 100 Adding Special...
... Beneath the Lens 75 Changing the Movie Quality 76 Using the Self-Timer 77 Using an External Microphone 78 Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) 79 First Dubbing ("New 82 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day ("Date 83 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD... recorded on Another BD/ DVD Recorder/Player (Finalizing 111 Finalizing a Disc 113 Unfinalizing a Disc 114 Connecting to your PC 115 Software installation 117 Connecting the camcorder to your PC to read this Product - Delete 99 Dividing a Movie (Edit - Divide 99 Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit -Combine) . 100 Adding Special...
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...-R Press to a TV! Screen will disappear if switch is simple! Insert a BD. Introduction This camcorder makes all of the TV. Camera TV Set ENTER RETURN Store the recordings! ENTER EXIT (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE/BD-R Disc selection is moved. Disc Insert a BD-R disc. TV Connection Connect... the component-cable to which isn't dubbed in HDD. HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View on the LCD monitor After Watching Interactive Guide - RETURN...
...-R Press to a TV! Screen will disappear if switch is simple! Insert a BD. Introduction This camcorder makes all of the TV. Camera TV Set ENTER RETURN Store the recordings! ENTER EXIT (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE/BD-R Disc selection is moved. Disc Insert a BD-R disc. TV Connection Connect... the component-cable to which isn't dubbed in HDD. HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View on the LCD monitor After Watching Interactive Guide - RETURN...
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...-recordable One-time recording HDD • HD recording over extended periods is possible. • You can delete/edit the images on HDD using this camcorder. • After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can be recorded onto one single BD. • Playable on HDD can also...HD (High Definition-Hi-Vision) image quality Introduction Image resolution: about six times higher than the SD (Standard Definition) image quality Recording (DZ-BD7HA) Recording Dubbing (DZ-BD7HA) Recording to the HDD Recording to Blu-ray disc (BD) Do you want to delete or edit images using this...
...-recordable One-time recording HDD • HD recording over extended periods is possible. • You can delete/edit the images on HDD using this camcorder. • After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can be recorded onto one single BD. • Playable on HDD can also...HD (High Definition-Hi-Vision) image quality Introduction Image resolution: about six times higher than the SD (Standard Definition) image quality Recording (DZ-BD7HA) Recording Dubbing (DZ-BD7HA) Recording to the HDD Recording to Blu-ray disc (BD) Do you want to delete or edit images using this...
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...on the center of each model will be indicated next to confirm a selection. The DZ-BD70A can record to Operate the Menu" (p.57). 10 Press down on the center to the HDD. DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to the icons shown at left. If you purchased... the DZ-BD70A, please disregard the descriptions relating to confirm. Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual ...
...on the center of each model will be indicated next to confirm a selection. The DZ-BD70A can record to Operate the Menu" (p.57). 10 Press down on the center to the HDD. DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to the icons shown at left. If you purchased... the DZ-BD70A, please disregard the descriptions relating to confirm. Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual ...
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.... * DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this manual. Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the messages. 11 HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Collective term HDD BD DVD Card Icon CARD Media Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) (DZ-BD7HA) ...card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in this model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.10). Introduction About media descriptions The...
.... * DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this manual. Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the messages. 11 HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Collective term HDD BD DVD Card Icon CARD Media Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) (DZ-BD7HA) ...card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in this model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.10). Introduction About media descriptions The...
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...your discs. 8 cm BD-RE single sided disc Use to record the movies on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Or output the images and sound to the camcorder. Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. AC adapter/charger... (DZ-ACS3) Use to power the camcorder from an AC power outlet, and to control the camcorder from children. Remote control (DZ-RM4W) Use to charge...
...your discs. 8 cm BD-RE single sided disc Use to record the movies on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Or output the images and sound to the camcorder. Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. AC adapter/charger... (DZ-ACS3) Use to power the camcorder from an AC power outlet, and to control the camcorder from children. Remote control (DZ-RM4W) Use to charge...
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Names of Parts Viewfinder side Introduction MENU button (p.23) SELECT button (p.47) Joystick (p.27) (stop/cancel) button (p.47) Viewfinder (p.20) Diopter control (p.20) SD CARD indicator (p.26) BD/DVD indicator (p.24) HDD indicator (DZ-BD7HA) (p.25) PHOTO button (p.26) Movie/Stills switch (p.24) ACCESS/PC indicator (p.12) Battery platform (p.21) BATT (battery eject) switch (p.37) Record button (p.24) DISC EJECT switch (p.24) Power switch/Lock button (p.22) Hand strap (p.18) BD/DVD compartment (p.24) MIC jack (p.78) 14
Names of Parts Viewfinder side Introduction MENU button (p.23) SELECT button (p.47) Joystick (p.27) (stop/cancel) button (p.47) Viewfinder (p.20) Diopter control (p.20) SD CARD indicator (p.26) BD/DVD indicator (p.24) HDD indicator (DZ-BD7HA) (p.25) PHOTO button (p.26) Movie/Stills switch (p.24) ACCESS/PC indicator (p.12) Battery platform (p.21) BATT (battery eject) switch (p.37) Record button (p.24) DISC EJECT switch (p.24) Power switch/Lock button (p.22) Hand strap (p.18) BD/DVD compartment (p.24) MIC jack (p.78) 14
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...used are indicated by a pop-up icon like the one below. The sections in the Instruction Manual for help you choose a disc, connect the camcorder to your TV, and so on. FULL AUTO button (p.73) RESET button (p.156) QUICK START button (p.40) DISC NAVIGATION button (p.27) DUBBING button... (DZ-BD7HA) (p.82) PC connection terminal (p.119) Tripod receptacle CARD ACCESS indicator SD card slot (p.26) HDMI OUT terminal (p.107) FINALIZE button (p.114) FOCUS button ...
...used are indicated by a pop-up icon like the one below. The sections in the Instruction Manual for help you choose a disc, connect the camcorder to your TV, and so on. FULL AUTO button (p.73) RESET button (p.156) QUICK START button (p.40) DISC NAVIGATION button (p.27) DUBBING button... (DZ-BD7HA) (p.82) PC connection terminal (p.119) Tripod receptacle CARD ACCESS indicator SD card slot (p.26) HDMI OUT terminal (p.107) FINALIZE button (p.114) FOCUS button ...
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Let's Get Started Recording Movies to "MODE" until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA) 3 Press the record button. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Turn the power switch to a BD 1 Insert a BD. Attach the charged battery pack. Place the recording surface of the BD face down. (For a single-sided disc, the side opposite the label is the recording surface.) 2 Turn the power switch to "ON".
Let's Get Started Recording Movies to "MODE" until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA) 3 Press the record button. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Turn the power switch to a BD 1 Insert a BD. Attach the charged battery pack. Place the recording surface of the BD face down. (For a single-sided disc, the side opposite the label is the recording surface.) 2 Turn the power switch to "ON".
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Let's Get Started Recording Movies to the HDD (DZ-BD7HA) 1 Turn the power switch to "MODE" until the HDD indicator lights. 2 Press the record button. Turn the power switch to "ON". To pause recording, press the record button again. 25 Recording begins.
Let's Get Started Recording Movies to the HDD (DZ-BD7HA) 1 Turn the power switch to "MODE" until the HDD indicator lights. 2 Press the record button. Turn the power switch to "ON". To pause recording, press the record button again. 25 Recording begins.
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...Characteristics of discs. 30 You can be deleted or edited. Provides compatibility with other DVD players. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder in HX mode). A rewritable disc on which high-definition movies can delete/edit the recorded movies. DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm)... in the above chart refer to physical standard versions of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards „ About HDD/BD/DVD Usable discs and their logos HDD (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE Ver. 2.1 7.5GB 2x (8 cm) BD-R Ver. 1.1 7.5GB 2x (8 cm) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) Function Allows extensive high-definition movie...
...Characteristics of discs. 30 You can be deleted or edited. Provides compatibility with other DVD players. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder in HX mode). A rewritable disc on which high-definition movies can delete/edit the recorded movies. DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm)... in the above chart refer to physical standard versions of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards „ About HDD/BD/DVD Usable discs and their logos HDD (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE Ver. 2.1 7.5GB 2x (8 cm) BD-R Ver. 1.1 7.5GB 2x (8 cm) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) Function Allows extensive high-definition movie...
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... zoom, focus, and switch changes are estimates, and will be shortened. • The times indicated in the table are operated. *2 For DZ-BD7HA only. Continuous recording Normal use*1 Battery Monitor type Viewfinder LCD monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor type Recording media HDD*2 BD/ DVD HDD*2 BD/... DVD HDD*2 BD/ DVD HDD*2 BD/ DVD DZ-BP14S (supplied) DZ-BP14SW 100 90 95 80 50 45 45 40 (separately sold ) Blinks See "Troubleshooting" (p.140). 165 mins „ Continuous recording time...
... zoom, focus, and switch changes are estimates, and will be shortened. • The times indicated in the table are operated. *2 For DZ-BD7HA only. Continuous recording Normal use*1 Battery Monitor type Viewfinder LCD monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor type Recording media HDD*2 BD/ DVD HDD*2 BD/... DVD HDD*2 BD/ DVD HDD*2 BD/ DVD DZ-BP14S (supplied) DZ-BP14SW 100 90 95 80 50 45 45 40 (separately sold ) Blinks See "Troubleshooting" (p.140). 165 mins „ Continuous recording time...
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... and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn the power switch to "ON". DZ-BD70A The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 39 DZ-BD70A : You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to record movies. Recording 4 Record button (See next.... • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 3 Turn the power switch to "ON". Recording HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R Recording Movies DZ-BD7HA : You can record movies to BD/DVD. 1 Slide the Movie/Stills switch to " ". 2 Open the LCD monitor.
... and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn the power switch to "ON". DZ-BD70A The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 39 DZ-BD70A : You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to record movies. Recording 4 Record button (See next.... • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 3 Turn the power switch to "ON". Recording HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R Recording Movies DZ-BD7HA : You can record movies to BD/DVD. 1 Slide the Movie/Stills switch to " ". 2 Open the LCD monitor.
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DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No medium icon*2 Program AE (p.68) No icon : Auto : Portrait : Spotlight : Sand & Snow : Low Light White Balance (p.70) ... (p.76) (when using HDD/BD) HX : High quality HF : Standard quality HS : Extended recording SD movie recording quality (p.76) (when using a device other than the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A. Recording Recording mode (p.24, 25, 26) : Movie (HDD/BD/DVD) : Stills (Card) Current medium and its status (p.29) (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) : HDD : Protected...
DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No medium icon*2 Program AE (p.68) No icon : Auto : Portrait : Spotlight : Sand & Snow : Low Light White Balance (p.70) ... (p.76) (when using HDD/BD) HX : High quality HF : Standard quality HS : Extended recording SD movie recording quality (p.76) (when using a device other than the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A. Recording Recording mode (p.24, 25, 26) : Movie (HDD/BD/DVD) : Stills (Card) Current medium and its status (p.29) (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) : HDD : Protected...
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... remaining recordable still images during stills recording (Card) *1 The icon of a disc which is recorded on a device other than the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A and can playable but not recordable on the DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A lights orange. *2 No icon appears when: • no disc or card is inserted. • an unusable disc or card is...
... remaining recordable still images during stills recording (Card) *1 The icon of a disc which is recorded on a device other than the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A and can playable but not recordable on the DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A lights orange. *2 No icon appears when: • no disc or card is inserted. • an unusable disc or card is...
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...approx. A demonstration starts automatically when you cancel the demonstration, the prior setting will not begin even if "Demo Mode" is set the camcorder to: • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is connected to "Auto". • The demonstration function does... not work when the camcorder is not inserted in the camcorder. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one of the date formats Press the confirmation ...
...approx. A demonstration starts automatically when you cancel the demonstration, the prior setting will not begin even if "Demo Mode" is set the camcorder to: • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is connected to "Auto". • The demonstration function does... not work when the camcorder is not inserted in the camcorder. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one of the date formats Press the confirmation ...
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...of the screen may become a little dark or scratchy at the W (Wide) side. (The four corners may not be careful not to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will prevent you choose another model, make sure the filter diameter is 43mm and the screw pitch 0.75mm. Attaching the... (separately-sold lenses Remove the lens cap from the conversion lens and attach the conversion lens to the camcorder 1 Conversion lens Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL43 conversion lens, the focusing range at the T (telephoto) side will be from using the flash. If you from approx. 9.84 feet (3 ...
...of the screen may become a little dark or scratchy at the W (Wide) side. (The four corners may not be careful not to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will prevent you choose another model, make sure the filter diameter is 43mm and the screw pitch 0.75mm. Attaching the... (separately-sold lenses Remove the lens cap from the conversion lens and attach the conversion lens to the camcorder 1 Conversion lens Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL43 conversion lens, the focusing range at the T (telephoto) side will be from using the flash. If you from approx. 9.84 feet (3 ...
