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... Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Support Center phone numbers for purchasing 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 Started Recording...
... Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Support Center phone numbers for purchasing 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 Started Recording...
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...this unit has been included. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to cause electric ... the LCD panel stretches the limits of copyrighted materials. If the camcorder is made by highly precise technology. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of current technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT ...
...this unit has been included. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to cause electric ... the LCD panel stretches the limits of copyrighted materials. If the camcorder is made by highly precise technology. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of current technology. WARNING: TO PREVENT ...
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... 36 CHARGE lamp 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 HDD/BD/DVD/Cards 29 About HDD/BD/DVD 30 About cards ...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 the Battery 38 Recording 39 Recording Movies 39 Using the Quick Start function 40 ...
... 36 CHARGE lamp 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 HDD/BD/DVD/Cards 29 About HDD/BD/DVD 30 About cards ...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 the Battery 38 Recording 39 Recording Movies 39 Using the Quick Start function 40 ...
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... the following accessories are included in the package. DC power cord To power the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your PC, then connect the camcorder to charge the battery. Disc cleaning cloth You can use . Or output the images and sound to the...
... the following accessories are included in the package. DC power cord To power the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your PC, then connect the camcorder to charge the battery. Disc cleaning cloth You can use . Or output the images and sound to the...
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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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... p.18. 17 Insert the lithium battery with the positive (+) terminal facing down. Remote control REC PHOTO DISPLAY MENU DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM SELECT DELETE DISC NAVIGATION Introduction PHOTO button (p.26) REC button (p....) button (p.27, 54) % (forward search) button (p.27, 54) Confirmation button (p.27, 54) (stop/cancel) button (p.47) ' (forward skip) button (p.27, 54) Inserting the supplied lithium battery into the remote control While inserting a thin tipped instrument (paperclip, etc.) into the hole marked PUSH, swing the...
... p.18. 17 Insert the lithium battery with the positive (+) terminal facing down. Remote control REC PHOTO DISPLAY MENU DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM SELECT DELETE DISC NAVIGATION Introduction PHOTO button (p.26) REC button (p....) button (p.27, 54) % (forward search) button (p.27, 54) Confirmation button (p.27, 54) (stop/cancel) button (p.47) ' (forward skip) button (p.27, 54) Inserting the supplied lithium battery into the remote control While inserting a thin tipped instrument (paperclip, etc.) into the hole marked PUSH, swing the...
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Introduction Warning BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Flip the cover. Replace the belt. Replace the cover. 18 DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Adjusting the hand strap Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram. Flip the belt.
Introduction Warning BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Flip the cover. Replace the belt. Replace the cover. 18 DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Adjusting the hand strap Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram. Flip the belt.
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.... How to use the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in dark locations (Assist Light, p.69). Note Focusing will not be displayed (p.132). The battery charge indicator flashes red in this position, you can confirm the warning message by rotating the LCD monitor 180° back to "On" at all... out. 20 To set the viewfinder to "On" at all times, regardless of the orientation of the LCD monitor (p.57- 60).) • The remaining battery charge indicator will not be correct unless the viewfinder is almost gone. When any of the LCD monitor, or to adjust the brightness or color...
.... How to use the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in dark locations (Assist Light, p.69). Note Focusing will not be displayed (p.132). The battery charge indicator flashes red in this position, you can confirm the warning message by rotating the LCD monitor 180° back to "On" at all... out. 20 To set the viewfinder to "On" at all times, regardless of the orientation of the LCD monitor (p.57- 60).) • The remaining battery charge indicator will not be correct unless the viewfinder is almost gone. When any of the LCD monitor, or to adjust the brightness or color...
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... to the AC adapter/charger. Terminal at bottom z Charge status of the battery pack The CHARGE indicator of the battery pack. Let's Get Started Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the camcorder. CHARGE indicator If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections...
... to the AC adapter/charger. Terminal at bottom z Charge status of the battery pack The CHARGE indicator of the battery pack. Let's Get Started Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the camcorder. CHARGE indicator If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections...
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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 a BD 1 Insert a BD. Let's Get Started Recording Movies to "ON". Attach the charged battery pack. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Turn the power switch to "MODE" until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA) 3 Press the record button.
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 a BD 1 Insert a BD. Let's Get Started Recording Movies to "ON". Attach the charged battery pack. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24 Turn the power switch to "MODE" until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA) 3 Press the record button.
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...; Do not subject cards to impact, bending, or dropping. • Do not disassemble or modify a card. z Card Handling • Do not use the camcorder in a place subject to touch metal. • Do not paste anything other than the designated label in a dusty place • When the erasure prevention switch...Terminal • Do not expose cards to water. • Do not use or store cards in the camcorder for discs and cards To prevent data loss or damage: • Do not remove the battery and card while reading or writing data. • Do not use cards other than those specified. ...
...; Do not subject cards to impact, bending, or dropping. • Do not disassemble or modify a card. z Card Handling • Do not use the camcorder in a place subject to touch metal. • Do not paste anything other than the designated label in a dusty place • When the erasure prevention switch...Terminal • Do not expose cards to water. • Do not use or store cards in the camcorder for discs and cards To prevent data loss or damage: • Do not remove the battery and card while reading or writing data. • Do not use cards other than those specified. ...
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... fully with your hand. Turn the power switch to impacts. Open it . During this process, do not remove the power source, shake, or subject the camcorder to "OFF". Close the lid. After several seconds, the lid pops open. Functions and Characteristics of the BD/DVD face down, then push down the... opposite the label is inserted, see p.35. 33 Place the recording surface of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Inserting a BD or DVD Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder or connect the camcorder to a wall outlet.
... fully with your hand. Turn the power switch to impacts. Open it . During this process, do not remove the power source, shake, or subject the camcorder to "OFF". Close the lid. After several seconds, the lid pops open. Functions and Characteristics of the BD/DVD face down, then push down the... opposite the label is inserted, see p.35. 33 Place the recording surface of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Inserting a BD or DVD Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder or connect the camcorder to a wall outlet.
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...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 (minutes) using a fully charged battery pack. Battery Pack Battery Pack 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...
...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 (minutes) using a fully charged battery pack. Battery Pack Battery Pack 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...
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... While pressing and holding BATT, slide the DC connector or battery pack upward, then remove it. • Be careful not to the AC adapter/charger. DC power cord To wall outlet Connect to the camcorder. Power cable Battery Pack Connect to the AC adapter/ charger. If you need... one, purchase it . 37 Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet Connect to drop the battery pack while detaching it from the camcorder Always turn the power off before ...
... While pressing and holding BATT, slide the DC connector or battery pack upward, then remove it. • Be careful not to the AC adapter/charger. DC power cord To wall outlet Connect to the camcorder. Power cable Battery Pack Connect to the AC adapter/ charger. If you need... one, purchase it . 37 Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet Connect to drop the battery pack while detaching it from the camcorder Always turn the power off before ...
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..." (p.60). 38 Even during recording pause, battery power is noticeably short, the battery should be replaced. Purchase a new one. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery a day before using the camcorder. Battery life The battery life varies greatly depending on and fully deplete the battery charge, then remove the battery and store it in a cool place...
..." (p.60). 38 Even during recording pause, battery power is noticeably short, the battery should be replaced. Purchase a new one. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery a day before using the camcorder. Battery life The battery life varies greatly depending on and fully deplete the battery charge, then remove the battery and store it in a cool place...
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The elapsed recording time will keep battery consumption to a minimum (approx. Elapsed recording time (hrs : mins : secs) • To resume recording, press the record button Remaining space on again. HDD/BD/DVD/... pause mode quickly (about one second) by pressing QUICK START again. During sleep mode, the QUICK START button lights blue. 40 camcorder enters sleep mode and will be reset Remaining battery level to "0:00:00". The recording indicator beneath the lens 10:00AM (p.16) will begin. half of the power consumed during...
The elapsed recording time will keep battery consumption to a minimum (approx. Elapsed recording time (hrs : mins : secs) • To resume recording, press the record button Remaining space on again. HDD/BD/DVD/... pause mode quickly (about one second) by pressing QUICK START again. During sleep mode, the QUICK START button lights blue. 40 camcorder enters sleep mode and will be reset Remaining battery level to "0:00:00". The recording indicator beneath the lens 10:00AM (p.16) will begin. half of the power consumed during...
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... choose simple display or detailed (all information) display by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. If you leave the camcorder idle for details. Recording On-Screen Information See the next page for approx. Filter HDMI audio output Remaining battery level Current time/date * The above display is for explanation and different from the actual display...
... choose simple display or detailed (all information) display by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. If you leave the camcorder idle for details. Recording On-Screen Information See the next page for approx. Filter HDMI audio output Remaining battery level Current time/date * The above display is for explanation and different from the actual display...
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...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 : ... 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...
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... equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the date and time in memory. If set regardless of the setting of the LCD monitor. Auto On Off On English Auto - Select "Off" to be reset. Note The camcorder is depleted, the date and time will ... leaving the camcorder turned off the beeps that sound when any button is left idle for setting procedures. Initial Value - - - Periodically (once every six months) recharge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet or attaching a charged battery pack to "On", the camcorder power will need to...
... equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the date and time in memory. If set regardless of the setting of the LCD monitor. Auto On Off On English Auto - Select "Off" to be reset. Note The camcorder is depleted, the date and time will ... leaving the camcorder turned off the beeps that sound when any button is left idle for setting procedures. Initial Value - - - Periodically (once every six months) recharge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet or attaching a charged battery pack to "On", the camcorder power will need to...
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...DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is not inserted in the camcorder. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one 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. Notes • If a battery... pack is set the camcorder to a PC. 61 Various Recording Techniques Changing the date format You can change the date format to "D/M/Y" or ...
...DZ-BD7HA), or • the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is not inserted in the camcorder. Select "Initial Setup" "Demo Mode" one 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. Notes • If a battery... pack is set the camcorder to a PC. 61 Various Recording Techniques Changing the date format You can change the date format to "D/M/Y" or ...