Owners Guide
Page 1
... Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Editing DZ-BD70A (BD Camcorder) Viewing on the Other Devices Connecting to Read this Hitachi Camcorder. 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-BD7HA (Hybrid BD Camcorder) Introduction HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get...
... Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Editing DZ-BD70A (BD Camcorder) Viewing on the Other Devices Connecting to Read this Hitachi Camcorder. 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-BD7HA (Hybrid BD Camcorder) Introduction HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get...
Owners Guide
Page 2
If the camcorder is to be read ... unit has been included. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off . The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient... TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have the following caution...limits of time, turn it is made by highly precise technology. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Therefore, it off , leaving the...
If the camcorder is to be read ... unit has been included. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off . The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient... TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have the following caution...limits of time, turn it is made by highly precise technology. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Therefore, it off , leaving the...
Owners Guide
Page 5
...status and charging time .....36 Continuous recording time with a fully charged battery 36 Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet ....37 Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from the camcorder 37 Efficient Use of the Battery 38 Recording 39 Recording Movies 39 Using the Quick Start function 40 ... Changing 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 HDD...
...status and charging time .....36 Continuous recording time with a fully charged battery 36 Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet ....37 Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from the camcorder 37 Efficient Use of the Battery 38 Recording 39 Recording Movies 39 Using the Quick Start function 40 ... Changing 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 HDD...
Owners Guide
Page 13
... Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable Install the software on your new Hitachi Camcorder. Lithium battery (CR2032) To power the remote control. Be sure to view images from an AC outlet, use . Use the AV/S cable for...sided disc Use to the PC using the PC connection cable. AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) Use to power the camcorder from an AC power outlet, and to control the camcorder from children. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your TV. Component cable Use this cord to connect...
... Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable Install the software on your new Hitachi Camcorder. Lithium battery (CR2032) To power the remote control. Be sure to view images from an AC outlet, use . Use the AV/S cable for...sided disc Use to the PC using the PC connection cable. AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) Use to power the camcorder from an AC power outlet, and to control the camcorder from children. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your TV. Component cable Use this cord to connect...
Owners Guide
Page 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
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
Owners Guide
Page 24
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 "MODE" until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA) 3 Press the record button. Turn the power switch to "ON". Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a BD 1 Insert a BD. Attach the charged battery pack. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24
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 "MODE" until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA) 3 Press the record button. Turn the power switch to "ON". Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a BD 1 Insert a BD. Attach the charged battery pack. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24
Owners Guide
Page 36
...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 with a fully charged battery Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (...
...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 with a fully charged battery Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (...
Owners Guide
Page 44
... 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...protected disc or locked card, or a finalized BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc is inserted. *5 Recording times are output only while playback. Remaining battery level Full Recording status Almost empty REC : Recording : Recording pause (lit green) /Focus is locked (lit purple when using Card) No icon : ...
... 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...protected disc or locked card, or a finalized BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc is inserted. *5 Recording times are output only while playback. Remaining battery level Full Recording status Almost empty REC : Recording : Recording pause (lit green) /Focus is locked (lit purple when using Card) No icon : ...
Owners Guide
Page 61
...Start: The demonstration will be restored ("AUTO" or "OFF"). If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to a PC. 61 Notes • If a battery pack is connected to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle for more than approx. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set the... MENU to exit the setup. About the demonstration function At time of purchase of the camcorder buttons. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one of this camcorder, this function is set to : • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is connected to ...
...Start: The demonstration will be restored ("AUTO" or "OFF"). If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to a PC. 61 Notes • If a battery pack is connected to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle for more than approx. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set the... MENU to exit the setup. About the demonstration function At time of purchase of the camcorder buttons. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one of this camcorder, this function is set to : • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is connected to ...
Owners Guide
Page 80
... dubbing z The maximum number of the scenes which have already been dubbed. To dub to power the camcorder during dubbing. z Dub marks " " appear for a single BD/DVD. z Be sure to use...prepare either multiple BD or multiple DVD discs. z During a single dubbing, dubbing to a BD with a battery connected. Disc 1 Disc 2 10 minutes will not be possible. Dubbing is not possible. z For details ...one disc, follow the screen message to continue dubbing the remaining scenes or time on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Before you begin z Prepare a recordable disc (p.30). HDD/BD/DVD/Card" (p.169...
... dubbing z The maximum number of the scenes which have already been dubbed. To dub to power the camcorder during dubbing. z Dub marks " " appear for a single BD/DVD. z Be sure to use...prepare either multiple BD or multiple DVD discs. z During a single dubbing, dubbing to a BD with a battery connected. Disc 1 Disc 2 10 minutes will not be possible. Dubbing is not possible. z For details ...one disc, follow the screen message to continue dubbing the remaining scenes or time on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Before you begin z Prepare a recordable disc (p.30). HDD/BD/DVD/Card" (p.169...
Owners Guide
Page 82
...the 6 Video Mode ("SX" or "SF"). • If more than one . Select "Execute", then press the 8 confirmation button. Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) First Dubbing ("New") This option allows you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "No". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press ...to continue dubbing, a message screen 9 requesting another blank disc appears. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is sufficient, then go to step 7. • If one disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch...
...the 6 Video Mode ("SX" or "SF"). • If more than one . Select "Execute", then press the 8 confirmation button. Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) First Dubbing ("New") This option allows you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "No". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press ...to continue dubbing, a message screen 9 requesting another blank disc appears. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is sufficient, then go to step 7. • If one disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch...
Owners Guide
Page 83
...9. Select "With auto divide" or "No auto divide", then press the 8 confirmation button. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed , go to step 8. • If one . 83 Choose a disc for dubbing and insert it into the...requesting another disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to collectively dub all scenes recorded on the HDD on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Hints • You can also display the Dubbing Menu from the Disc Navigation screen. Select "Execute", then press the 9 confirmation button....
...9. Select "With auto divide" or "No auto divide", then press the 8 confirmation button. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed , go to step 8. • If one . 83 Choose a disc for dubbing and insert it into the...requesting another disc is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to collectively dub all scenes recorded on the HDD on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Hints • You can also display the Dubbing Menu from the Disc Navigation screen. Select "Execute", then press the 9 confirmation button....
Owners Guide
Page 84
...Yes" and press the confirmation button to "MODE" until the HDD indicator lights (p.25). Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to quit dubbing. Press DUBBING. 3 The Dubbing Menu appears....The confirmation screen appears. 84 Select "With auto divide" or "No 7 auto divide", then press the confirmation button. Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) After the dubbing is sufficient, then go to step 7. • If one disc is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you ...
...Yes" and press the confirmation button to "MODE" until the HDD indicator lights (p.25). Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to quit dubbing. Press DUBBING. 3 The Dubbing Menu appears....The confirmation screen appears. 84 Select "With auto divide" or "No 7 auto divide", then press the confirmation button. Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) After the dubbing is sufficient, then go to step 7. • If one disc is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you ...
Owners Guide
Page 85
... scenes 10 appears. • If you wish to erase the dubbed scenes, select "Yes". • If you wish to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is loaded, specify the Video Mode ("SX" or "SF"). The confirmation message appears. Press DUBBING. 3 The Dubbing Menu appears... press MENU, select "Scene" "Dubbing" "Dubbing Menu", and then press the confirmation button. • If you wish to leave them on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) 85 When another blank disc appears. Dubbing on the HDD, select "No". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press to quit dubbing. ...
... scenes 10 appears. • If you wish to erase the dubbed scenes, select "Yes". • If you wish to the camcorder (p.37). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is loaded, specify the Video Mode ("SX" or "SF"). The confirmation message appears. Press DUBBING. 3 The Dubbing Menu appears... press MENU, select "Scene" "Dubbing" "Dubbing Menu", and then press the confirmation button. • If you wish to leave them on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) 85 When another blank disc appears. Dubbing on the HDD, select "No". 11 Remove the disc. • Or press to quit dubbing. ...
Owners Guide
Page 119
...)/BD/DVD/Card). Choose the medium for the DZ-BD7HA, the power switch to switch between HDD and disc.) Connect the camcorder to the PC using the battery pack. The camcorder is established. (To choose the medium on the camcorder, use the Movie/Stills switch, and for connection to your PC Turn on your PC...
...)/BD/DVD/Card). Choose the medium for the DZ-BD7HA, the power switch to switch between HDD and disc.) Connect the camcorder to the PC using the battery pack. The camcorder is established. (To choose the medium on the camcorder, use the Movie/Stills switch, and for connection to your PC Turn on your PC...
Owners Guide
Page 131
Additional Information Ad Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL43) (p.64) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL43) (p.64) • When using camera accessories, be discontinued. 131 POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) • Refer to the catalog for details. • The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change, and their production may be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.
Additional Information Ad Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL43) (p.64) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL43) (p.64) • When using camera accessories, be discontinued. 131 POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) • Refer to the catalog for details. • The models and specifications of the optional accessories shown on this page are subject to change, and their production may be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.
Owners Guide
Page 140
... 140 If the problem persists, consult your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to make any physical repairs yourself. Remove the battery, and then reattach it may 36 be dead. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Battery cannot be dead. A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW) may be discharged sooner than...
... 140 If the problem persists, consult your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to make any physical repairs yourself. Remove the battery, and then reattach it may 36 be dead. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Battery cannot be dead. A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW) may be discharged sooner than...
Owners Guide
Page 143
...device? If a scene recorded on another - If the camcorder is edited on this camcorder is connected 110 to the camcorder. Please change the terminal. The removed disc can also use the battery pack for repair. device, playback may - Check screen.... Check the connections. momentarily Clean the disc. 154 interrupted. However, as an exception, if you are using the HDD (DZ...
...device? If a scene recorded on another - If the camcorder is edited on this camcorder is connected 110 to the camcorder. Please change the terminal. The removed disc can also use the battery pack for repair. device, playback may - Check screen.... Check the connections. momentarily Clean the disc. 154 interrupted. However, as an exception, if you are using the HDD (DZ...
Owners Guide
Page 168
...; 6-1/2″ (80 × 87 × 165 mm) (including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap) DZ-BD70A: Approx. 3-1/16″ × 3-7/16″ × 6-1/2″ (77 × 87 × 165 mm) (including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap) Operating temperature (humidity) 32 - 104ºF ...(DZ-BD7HA: when using HDD) 9,842 feet (3,000 m) or less Weight DZ-BD7HA: Approx. 630 g (without battery pack nor disc) DZ-BD70A: Approx. 575 g (without battery pack nor disc) Total weight when recording DZ-BD7HA: Approx. 705 g DZ-BD70A: Approx. 650 g (When using the battery pack DZ-...
...; 6-1/2″ (80 × 87 × 165 mm) (including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap) DZ-BD70A: Approx. 3-1/16″ × 3-7/16″ × 6-1/2″ (77 × 87 × 165 mm) (including supplied battery pack, excluding hand strap) Operating temperature (humidity) 32 - 104ºF ...(DZ-BD7HA: when using HDD) 9,842 feet (3,000 m) or less Weight DZ-BD7HA: Approx. 630 g (without battery pack nor disc) DZ-BD70A: Approx. 575 g (without battery pack nor disc) Total weight when recording DZ-BD7HA: Approx. 705 g DZ-BD70A: Approx. 650 g (When using the battery pack DZ-...