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... 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-BD7HA (Hybrid BD Camcorder) Introduction HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording - UBIQUITOUS PLATFORM SYSTEMS 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800...
... 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-BD7HA (Hybrid BD Camcorder) Introduction HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording - UBIQUITOUS PLATFORM SYSTEMS 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800...
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... Power 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/BD/DVD... 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...
... Power 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/BD/DVD... 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...
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...Recording Capacity on the Medium 106 Viewing on the Other Devices 107 Connecting to Your TV for Viewing 107 Connecting to a TV 107 Adjusting the camcorder's output settings according to your TV 109 Viewing on Other Players/Recorders 111 Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/ DVD Recorder/Player ... 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 ("All 84...
...Recording Capacity on the Medium 106 Viewing on the Other Devices 107 Connecting to Your TV for Viewing 107 Connecting to a TV 107 Adjusting the camcorder's output settings according to your TV 109 Viewing on Other Players/Recorders 111 Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/ DVD Recorder/Player ... 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 ("All 84...
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...disappear if switch is simple! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which cable should be recorded "to a TV! ENTER EXIT (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE/BD-R Disc selection is moved. Mode switch Set the switch as shown. Camera TV Set ENTER RETURN Store the recordings! Disc ...used. GUIDE AV Cable S Cable View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to which medium". Create a gift disc! Press to the input jack of the following possible! Insert a BD. HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View...
...disappear if switch is simple! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which cable should be recorded "to a TV! ENTER EXIT (DZ-BD7HA) BD-RE/BD-R Disc selection is moved. Mode switch Set the switch as shown. Camera TV Set ENTER RETURN Store the recordings! Disc ...used. GUIDE AV Cable S Cable View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to which medium". Create a gift disc! Press to the input jack of the following possible! Insert a BD. HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View...
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...Re-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 8 cm BD-RE... 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...
...Re-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 8 cm BD-RE... 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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... HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. Introduction How to Read this manual Press up/down, left/right to select. (/'/&/% up or down, left or right... to the icons shown at left /right Confirmation button Press down on the center to confirm. The DZ-BD7HA can record to BDs and DVDs. DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to confirm a selection. About joystick operation and symbols Move the joystick up /down/left...
... HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. Introduction How to Read this manual Press up/down, left/right to select. (/'/&/% up or down, left or right... to the icons shown at left /right Confirmation button Press down on the center to confirm. The DZ-BD7HA can record to BDs and DVDs. DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to confirm a selection. About joystick operation and symbols Move the joystick up /down/left...
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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) BD-RE (Rewritable Blu-ray disc) BD-R (Non-rewritable Blu-ray disc) DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode) DVD-R SD ... The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to check the messages. 11 Please use . * DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this manual. Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. Refer to...
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) BD-RE (Rewritable Blu-ray disc) BD-R (Non-rewritable Blu-ray disc) DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode) DVD-R SD ... The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to check the messages. 11 Please use . * DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this manual. Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. Refer to...
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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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... 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.65) 15 Use the GUIDE button for which this button can help ! The sections in the Instruction Manual for help you choose a disc, connect the camcorder to...
... 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.65) 15 Use the GUIDE button for which this button can help ! The sections in the Instruction Manual for help you choose a disc, connect the camcorder to...
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Recording begins. Turn the power switch to "ON". 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. Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a BD 1 Insert a BD. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24
Recording begins. Turn the power switch to "ON". 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. Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a BD 1 Insert a BD. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24
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Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 25 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".
Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 25 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".
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Functions and Characteristics of discs. 30 Provides compatibility with other DVD players. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder in HX mode). A non-rewritable disc on which a high-definition movie can be recorded once. The recorded movie cannot be used...cm) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm) Allows editing and 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...
Functions and Characteristics of discs. 30 Provides compatibility with other DVD players. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder in HX mode). A non-rewritable disc on which a high-definition movie can be recorded once. The recorded movie cannot be used...cm) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm) Allows editing and 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...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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DZ-BD70A : You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to record movies. DZ-BD7HA The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn the power switch to "MODE" and release ..., and turn the power switch to "ON". The power switch will be recorded to the HDD. Movies will return to "ON" automatically. DZ-BD70A The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 39 Each time you turn the switch to "MODE", the...
DZ-BD70A : You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to record movies. DZ-BD7HA The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn the power switch to "MODE" and release ..., and turn the power switch to "ON". The power switch will be recorded to the HDD. Movies will return to "ON" automatically. DZ-BD70A The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 39 Each time you turn the switch to "MODE", the...
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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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... of 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 inserted...
... of 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 inserted...
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...now Press MENU. 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 camcorder to: • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is... set to "Auto". • The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is connected to a PC. 61 Press the confirmation button. ...
...now Press MENU. 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 camcorder to: • HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is... set to "Auto". • The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is connected to a PC. 61 Press the confirmation button. ...
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Approx. 5 hrs. DZ-BD7HA Select "Record Functions Setup" "HD Video Mode" (When HDD or BD)/"SD Video Mode" (When DVD) 2 a movie quality option DZ-BD70A Select "Record Functions Setup" "HD Video Mode" (When BD)/"SD Video Mode" (When DVD) a movie quality option 76 BD Movie Quality ...image quality may be degraded to an HF equivalent. HD: High Definition SD: Standard Definition HDD Movie Quality (HD Video Mode) and Recording Time (DZ-BD7HA) HD Video Mode Explanation Recording time HX* HF HS High STD Extended recording Approx. 4 hrs. Extended recording Approx. 120 mins. *1 Of one...
Approx. 5 hrs. DZ-BD7HA Select "Record Functions Setup" "HD Video Mode" (When HDD or BD)/"SD Video Mode" (When DVD) 2 a movie quality option DZ-BD70A Select "Record Functions Setup" "HD Video Mode" (When BD)/"SD Video Mode" (When DVD) a movie quality option 76 BD Movie Quality ...image quality may be degraded to an HF equivalent. HD: High Definition SD: Standard Definition HDD Movie Quality (HD Video Mode) and Recording Time (DZ-BD7HA) HD Video Mode Explanation Recording time HX* HF HS High STD Extended recording Approx. 4 hrs. Extended recording Approx. 120 mins. *1 Of one...
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...; The quality mode can be conducted in order from all scenes recorded on the HDD on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Disc 1 Disc 2 10 minutes will remain. 79 Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) HDD This camcorder allows you to choose from four options when dubbing images recorded on HDD to BD with HX Video Mode...
...; The quality mode can be conducted in order from all scenes recorded on the HDD on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) Disc 1 Disc 2 10 minutes will remain. 79 Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) HDD This camcorder allows you to choose from four options when dubbing images recorded on HDD to BD with HX Video Mode...
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... disc. The screen message to continue dubbing on the next disc will reappear, until dubbing is not possible. z During a single dubbing, dubbing to power the camcorder during dubbing. z Dub marks " " appear for a single BD/DVD. Hints for dubbing z The maximum number of scenes for a scene that can be dubbed on the... dubbed. z For details on the recording time for 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). When dubbing to a BD with a battery connected.
... disc. The screen message to continue dubbing on the next disc will reappear, until dubbing is not possible. z During a single dubbing, dubbing to power the camcorder during dubbing. z Dub marks " " appear for a single BD/DVD. Hints for dubbing z The maximum number of scenes for a scene that can be dubbed on the... dubbed. z For details on the recording time for 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). When dubbing to a BD with a battery connected.