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... understand its proper use. 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 Started Recording - HITACHI Camcorder PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support...
... understand its proper use. 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 Started Recording - HITACHI Camcorder PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support...
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... subject to be read carefully to qualified personnel. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of the product. If the camcorder is to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or near a flame source. 2 Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important ...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). Therefore, it is made by highly precise technology. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is dangerous to cause electric shock. More...
... subject to be read carefully to qualified personnel. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of the product. If the camcorder is to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or near a flame source. 2 Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important ...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). Therefore, it is made by highly precise technology. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is dangerous to cause electric shock. More...
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... 10 Before Using the Product - 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 ...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...
... 10 Before Using the Product - 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 ...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...
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...Optional Accessories 131 Error Messages 132 Troubleshooting 140 Cautions on Use of scenes in disc drive of your PC to read a disc recorded on the camcorder 121 Before terminating PC connection (removing the PC connection cable) and changing the power switch setting 121 Using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for BDCAM ...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-BD7HA) 79 First Dubbing ("New 82 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day ("Date 83 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD ...
...Optional Accessories 131 Error Messages 132 Troubleshooting 140 Cautions on Use of scenes in disc drive of your PC to read a disc recorded on the camcorder 121 Before terminating PC connection (removing the PC connection cable) and changing the power switch setting 121 Using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for BDCAM ...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-BD7HA) 79 First Dubbing ("New 82 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day ("Date 83 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD ...
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...RAM/ DVD-RW/ DVD-R Press to a TV! RETURN GUIDE EXIT View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to solve your questions. Create a gift disc! HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View on the LCD monitor After ...switch as shown. TV Connection Connect the component-cable to solve Various media your questions. ENTER EXIT (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE/BD-R Disc selection is moved. Insert a BD. Introduction This camcorder makes all of the TV. Stills Movies Press to the input jack of the following possible! Press...
...RAM/ DVD-RW/ DVD-R Press to a TV! RETURN GUIDE EXIT View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to solve your questions. Create a gift disc! HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View on the LCD monitor After ...switch as shown. TV Connection Connect the component-cable to solve Various media your questions. ENTER EXIT (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE/BD-R Disc selection is moved. Insert a BD. Introduction This camcorder makes all of the TV. Stills Movies Press to the input jack of the following possible! Press...
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...Dubbing 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 BDs. YES NO Re-recordable Re-recordable One-time...(image quality will not occur. • After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can be dubbed to delete or edit images using this camcorder. • After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can delete/edit the images on HDD using this...
...Dubbing 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 BDs. YES NO Re-recordable Re-recordable One-time...(image quality will not occur. • After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can be dubbed to delete or edit images using this camcorder. • After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can delete/edit the images on HDD using this...
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... disregard the descriptions relating to the HDD. Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. The DZ-BD70A can record to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. About joystick operation and symbols Move the joystick up /down/left/right Confirmation button Press down...
... disregard the descriptions relating to the HDD. Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. The DZ-BD70A can record to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. About joystick operation and symbols Move the joystick up /down/left/right Confirmation button Press down...
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Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. Please use . * DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this manual.... 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-...Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to check the messages. 11 Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether ...
Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. Please use . * DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this manual.... 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-...Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to check the messages. 11 Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether ...
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...Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. Component cable Use this cable to clean your new Hitachi Camcorder. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your discs. 8 cm BD-RE single 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 the camcorder on . 13 AV/S cable Use this cable when a component terminal is equipped on ...
...Introduction Checking Provided Accessories Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. Component cable Use this cable to clean your new Hitachi Camcorder. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your discs. 8 cm BD-RE single 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 the camcorder on . 13 AV/S cable Use this cable when a component terminal is equipped on ...
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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 (p....
... 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 (p....
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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". To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Recording begins. Let's Get Started Recording Movies 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 "MODE" until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA) 3 Press the record button. Turn the power switch to "ON". To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Recording begins. Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a BD 1 Insert a BD. Attach the charged battery pack.
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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. To pause recording, press the record button again. 25 Recording begins. Turn the power switch to "ON".
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. To pause recording, press the record button again. 25 Recording begins. Turn the power switch to "ON".
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... of discs. 30 A non-rewritable disc on which high-definition movies can be recorded once. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder 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 recordings (approx. 4 ...
... of discs. 30 A non-rewritable disc on which high-definition movies can be recorded once. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder 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 recordings (approx. 4 ...
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... 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...; CHARGE lamp status and charging time Lights Charging Goes out Charge Complete Approx. charging time (at approx. 77°F (25°C)) DZ-BP14S (supplied) DZ-BP14SW (separately sold ) *1 Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are estimates, and will be shortened. • The times...
... 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...; CHARGE lamp status and charging time Lights Charging Goes out Charge Complete Approx. charging time (at approx. 77°F (25°C)) DZ-BP14S (supplied) DZ-BP14SW (separately sold ) *1 Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are estimates, and will be shortened. • The times...
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...page.) Press and hold the lock button, and turn the power switch to turn off . 39 DZ-BD7HA The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. DZ-BD70A The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. • Switch to "OFF", to "MODE" and release it. ...as follows: HDD indicator lights BD/DVD indicator lights. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 3 Turn the power switch to "ON" automatically. DZ-BD70A : You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to "ON". To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn ...
...page.) Press and hold the lock button, and turn the power switch to turn off . 39 DZ-BD7HA The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. DZ-BD70A The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. • Switch to "OFF", to "MODE" and release it. ...as follows: HDD indicator lights BD/DVD indicator lights. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 3 Turn the power switch to "ON" automatically. DZ-BD70A : You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to "ON". To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn ...
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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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... exit the setup. About the demonstration function At time of purchase of this camcorder, this function is set to "Auto". • The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is connected to : • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is ...not inserted in the camcorder. Off: Turns off the demonstration function. Notes • If a battery pack is...
... exit the setup. About the demonstration function At time of purchase of this camcorder, this function is set to "Auto". • The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is connected to : • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is ...not inserted in the camcorder. Off: Turns off the demonstration function. Notes • If a battery pack is...
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... Telephoto Effect Use the tele-conversion lens (DZTL43 (separately-sold) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ-WL43 (separately-sold) to the camcorder 1 Conversion lens Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL43 conversion lens, the focusing range at the W (Wide) side. (The four corners may not function depending on..., make sure the filter diameter is used, the white balance may not be evenly dark.) • When changing lenses, be careful not to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will be automatically adjusted.) In this...
... Telephoto Effect Use the tele-conversion lens (DZTL43 (separately-sold) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ-WL43 (separately-sold) to the camcorder 1 Conversion lens Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL43 conversion lens, the focusing range at the W (Wide) side. (The four corners may not function depending on..., make sure the filter diameter is used, the white balance may not be evenly dark.) • When changing lenses, be careful not to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will be automatically adjusted.) In this...