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... 1. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of the product. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any inside of copyrighted materials. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and...
... 1. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of the product. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any inside of copyrighted materials. This does not indicate a fault as colored bright dots. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and...
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... vases. 14 Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) near water. 6 Clean the camcorder using only a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your camcorder, safety is your enjoyment and proper use the camcorder near a power outlet with liquid such as if the power cable, cord, or plug is damaged...
... vases. 14 Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) near water. 6 Clean the camcorder using only a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your camcorder, safety is your enjoyment and proper use the camcorder near a power outlet with liquid such as if the power cable, cord, or plug is damaged...
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... Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback 52 Information Display During Playback ..........52 Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause 54 Playing still pictures on a card automatically (Slide Show 55 Capturing a still picture from a movie (PHOTO Capture 56 Playing back scenes repeatedly (Repeat Play 56 Various Recording Techniques 57 How to Operate the Menu 57 Menu (While Recording 58 How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup 60 About the demonstration function 61 Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom 62 Recording...
... Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback 52 Information Display During Playback ..........52 Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause 54 Playing still pictures on a card automatically (Slide Show 55 Capturing a still picture from a movie (PHOTO Capture 56 Playing back scenes repeatedly (Repeat Play 56 Various Recording Techniques 57 How to Operate the Menu 57 Menu (While Recording 58 How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup 60 About the demonstration function 61 Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom 62 Recording...
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... the order of scenes in disc drive of this information 150 System Reset 156 End User License Agreements for Operating system Software 157 Major Specifications 167 Glossary 171 Index 173 Selecting a Recording Mode to Match the Conditions (Program AE 68 Recording Dark Subjects Using the LCD Monitor Light (Assist Light 69 Adjusting the Color (White Balance 70 Setting the white balance manually (Set) ..... 71 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ..... 72 Displaying Recording Guidelines (Auxiliary Line 72...
... the order of scenes in disc drive of this information 150 System Reset 156 End User License Agreements for Operating system Software 157 Major Specifications 167 Glossary 171 Index 173 Selecting a Recording Mode to Match the Conditions (Program AE 68 Recording Dark Subjects Using the LCD Monitor Light (Assist Light 69 Adjusting the Color (White Balance 70 Setting the white balance manually (Set) ..... 71 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ..... 72 Displaying Recording Guidelines (Auxiliary Line 72...
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... Interactive Guide - Check features ENTER RETURN GUIDE EXIT f 7 Stills Movies Press to which isn't dubbed in HDD. Mode switch Set the switch as shown. Insert a BD. TV Connection Connect the component-cable to solve your questions. Select a disc easily! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which medium". DVD SD card Interactive Guide - Screen will disappear if switch is simple! HDMI Component -Cable You can be used. Disc Insert a BD-R disc. Camera TV Set...
... Interactive Guide - Check features ENTER RETURN GUIDE EXIT f 7 Stills Movies Press to which isn't dubbed in HDD. Mode switch Set the switch as shown. Insert a BD. TV Connection Connect the component-cable to solve your questions. Select a disc easily! Dubbing Menu New Date All Select Dubbing the scene which medium". DVD SD card Interactive Guide - Screen will disappear if switch is simple! HDMI Component -Cable You can be used. Disc Insert a BD-R disc. Camera TV Set...
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.... Disc cleaning cloth You can use this battery away from an AC power outlet, and to the camcorder. WARNING Keep this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to charge the battery. Be sure to the AC outlet. Lithium battery (CR2032) To power the remote control. Or output the images and sound to control the camcorder from the camcorder on . 13 Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable Install the software on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Battery pack (DZ...
.... Disc cleaning cloth You can use this battery away from an AC power outlet, and to the camcorder. WARNING Keep this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to charge the battery. Be sure to the AC outlet. Lithium battery (CR2032) To power the remote control. Or output the images and sound to control the camcorder from the camcorder on . 13 Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable Install the software on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Battery pack (DZ...
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... adapter/charger. Plug in the power cable to the camcorder. Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Charge Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit 21 Attach the battery pack to a wall outlet. Let's Get Started Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. CHARGE indicator If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected...
... adapter/charger. Plug in the power cable to the camcorder. Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Charge Status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator lit Unlit 21 Attach the battery pack to a wall outlet. Let's Get Started Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. CHARGE indicator If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected...
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The set time and date appear in the LCD monitor. Let's Get Started 23 Select "Date Setup", then "Date Set" using the joystick. (For instructions on how to use the joystick, see p.27.) The confirmation button (press firmly) Date Setup 10 / 1 / 2007 10 : 00 AM CHANGE MOVE ENTER RETURN Set the month, date, year, hour, minute, and AM/PM using the joystick, and then press the confirmation button. Press MENU. Setting the date and time Open the LCD monitor (p.19).
The set time and date appear in the LCD monitor. Let's Get Started 23 Select "Date Setup", then "Date Set" using the joystick. (For instructions on how to use the joystick, see p.27.) The confirmation button (press firmly) Date Setup 10 / 1 / 2007 10 : 00 AM CHANGE MOVE ENTER RETURN Set the month, date, year, hour, minute, and AM/PM using the joystick, and then press the confirmation button. Press MENU. Setting the date and time Open the LCD monitor (p.19).
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... images, a scene is not in recording pause mode, set the camcorder to play back (p.39, p.45). To promptly return to as "scenes". For movies, a scene is one still picture. When playing back a movie, playback is paused after the final frame and " + " (playback pause icon at the final frame) appears. Viewing Playback (Watching Your Recordings) Recorded movies and still pictures are referred to recording pause mode, press . 47 Open the LCD monitor before starting playback. Press the confirmation button...
... images, a scene is not in recording pause mode, set the camcorder to play back (p.39, p.45). To promptly return to as "scenes". For movies, a scene is one still picture. When playing back a movie, playback is paused after the final frame and " + " (playback pause icon at the final frame) appears. Viewing Playback (Watching Your Recordings) Recorded movies and still pictures are referred to recording pause mode, press . 47 Open the LCD monitor before starting playback. Press the confirmation button...
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... even if "Demo Mode" 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. Select "Date Setup" "Date Mode" one of the date formats Press the confirmation button, then press MENU to "Auto". Changing the demo mode setting or watching the demonstration now Press MENU. If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to 24...
... even if "Demo Mode" 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. Select "Date Setup" "Date Mode" one of the date formats Press the confirmation button, then press MENU to "Auto". Changing the demo mode setting or watching the demonstration now Press MENU. If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to 24...
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" stops flashing and The white balance setting is retained in "Set" each time the recording conditions change. Return the zoom to the optical range and redo the settings in a bright environment. • If the "Set" settings are not completed within a few moments, the camcorder returns to perform this setting in the digital range (p.62), you . Thick white paper 1 2 During recording pause, press MENU. 3 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" "Set" Press the confirmation button. 4 " " flashes in the LCD monitor. Press...
" stops flashing and The white balance setting is retained in "Set" each time the recording conditions change. Return the zoom to the optical range and redo the settings in a bright environment. • If the "Set" settings are not completed within a few moments, the camcorder returns to perform this setting in the digital range (p.62), you . Thick white paper 1 2 During recording pause, press MENU. 3 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" "Set" Press the confirmation button. 4 " " flashes in the LCD monitor. Press...
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... replaced 3 with another BD, the movie quality setting will not change. • When a DVD is loaded in the camcorder, and the DVD is replaced with another DVD or a double-sided DVD is reversed, the movie quality setting will be changed to exit the 3 menu. CARD Using the Self-Timer You can use the self-timer to record still photos. 1 During still picture recording pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Record Functions Setup" "Self Timer" "On" Press the confirmation button...
... replaced 3 with another BD, the movie quality setting will not change. • When a DVD is loaded in the camcorder, and the DVD is replaced with another DVD or a double-sided DVD is reversed, the movie quality setting will be changed to exit the 3 menu. CARD Using the Self-Timer You can use the self-timer to record still photos. 1 During still picture recording pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Record Functions Setup" "Self Timer" "On" Press the confirmation button...
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... fade settings but only the original data. z If you plug or unplug the PC connection cable (supplied) or the power source (power cable and DC power cord) while the ACCESS/PC indicator is cut during data transfer, your valuable recorded data may not function properly. As extended time will no longer be played back on devices compliant with the camcorder and PC connected should be usable. The supplied software does not import camcorder's editing...
... fade settings but only the original data. z If you plug or unplug the PC connection cable (supplied) or the power source (power cable and DC power cord) while the ACCESS/PC indicator is cut during data transfer, your valuable recorded data may not function properly. As extended time will no longer be played back on devices compliant with the camcorder and PC connected should be usable. The supplied software does not import camcorder's editing...
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... formatted on HDD/BD/DVD. Cannot take still image. Check card. Card error has occurred. Formatting is inserted. - Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page • The camcorder enters sleep mode when QUICK START is pressed with the card inserted, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on PC? the HDD, disc, or card does not have been interrupted. Use 32 another card. 32 Additional Information 134 Format the card now? Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card. Use another card...
... formatted on HDD/BD/DVD. Cannot take still image. Check card. Card error has occurred. Formatting is inserted. - Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page • The camcorder enters sleep mode when QUICK START is pressed with the card inserted, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on PC? the HDD, disc, or card does not have been interrupted. Use 32 another card. 32 Additional Information 134 Format the card now? Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card. Use another card...
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... then turn it is connected to a PC. Movies are different to save a video from the actual recording time. When the time stamp The file system of this camcorder is set . provided software This problem may take some time, edited on a PC, it off. Transfer of files viewed on the PC. DVD editing/creating software of your PC display adapter (video card) when starting conforms to Direct X® 9.0c. An error appears Make sure that software and used...
... then turn it is connected to a PC. Movies are different to save a video from the actual recording time. When the time stamp The file system of this camcorder is set . provided software This problem may take some time, edited on a PC, it off. Transfer of files viewed on the PC. DVD editing/creating software of your PC display adapter (video card) when starting conforms to Direct X® 9.0c. An error appears Make sure that software and used...
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... operating sound is inserted, it • When the battery or DC power cord was CARD ACCESS turned off . felt or slight sound is closed . indicator on ? No image in the remote control? Is the lithium battery inserted in the viewfinder. • Is the LCD monitor open? heard from the camcorder remains status of previous recording. - Press QUICK START to a new one. Is the camcorder powered on this setting. • Is the camcorder set...
... operating sound is inserted, it • When the battery or DC power cord was CARD ACCESS turned off . felt or slight sound is closed . indicator on ? No image in the remote control? Is the lithium battery inserted in the viewfinder. • Is the LCD monitor open? heard from the camcorder remains status of previous recording. - Press QUICK START to a new one. Is the camcorder powered on this setting. • Is the camcorder set...
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... p.60 p.60 p.68 p.68 p.60 Additional Information z List of setting items Item Default Camera Functions Setup Record Functions Setup Output Functions Setup Date Setup LCD/EVF Setup Initial Setup Program AE White Balance ElS Digital Zoom MIC. Note Do not press the reset button with undue force. The camcorder may recover to turn the camcorder off. Set the date and time again before using the camcorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to normal. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to the...
... p.60 p.60 p.68 p.68 p.60 Additional Information z List of setting items Item Default Camera Functions Setup Record Functions Setup Output Functions Setup Date Setup LCD/EVF Setup Initial Setup Program AE White Balance ElS Digital Zoom MIC. Note Do not press the reset button with undue force. The camcorder may recover to turn the camcorder off. Set the date and time again before using the camcorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to normal. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to the...
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...Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S output cable, Component cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable, Single-sided 8 cm BD-RE disc, Disc cleaning cloth Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card • Recordable time on HDD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 4 hours *1 Approx. 5 hours *2 Approx. 8 hours *3 Application High quality Standard quality Extended recording • Recordable time on BD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 60...
...Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S output cable, Component cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable, Single-sided 8 cm BD-RE disc, Disc cleaning cloth Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card • Recordable time on HDD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 4 hours *1 Approx. 5 hours *2 Approx. 8 hours *3 Application High quality Standard quality Extended recording • Recordable time on BD Recording quality HX HF HS Movie recordable time Approx. 60...
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... Delete (playlist 97 Delete (scene 99 Demo mode 61 Detail 103 Digital zoom 62 Disc navigation 48, 89 exit 49 Divide 99 Dubbing Dub mark 80 from HDD to disc 79 mark off 87 menu 82 DUBBING button 82 DVD available functions 29 cleaning 154 handling 153 player 12 protect 105 recorder 12 storing 154 DVD-R finalize 113 insert/remove 24, 33 note 31 DVD-RAM format 104 insert/remove...
... Delete (playlist 97 Delete (scene 99 Demo mode 61 Detail 103 Digital zoom 62 Disc navigation 48, 89 exit 49 Divide 99 Dubbing Dub mark 80 from HDD to disc 79 mark off 87 menu 82 DUBBING button 82 DVD available functions 29 cleaning 154 handling 153 player 12 protect 105 recorder 12 storing 154 DVD-R finalize 113 insert/remove 24, 33 note 31 DVD-RAM format 104 insert/remove...
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... STATE. Attach your records A. New products purchased or service A performed outside of the continental United LY D States or its possessions. Warranty Limitations Important Notice: The Limited Warranty provided by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, use of DVD Cleaning Disks, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes, DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products, AC Adapter Charger software, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of Limited Warranty Registration Hitachi.
... STATE. Attach your records A. New products purchased or service A performed outside of the continental United LY D States or its possessions. Warranty Limitations Important Notice: The Limited Warranty provided by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, use of DVD Cleaning Disks, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes, DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products, AC Adapter Charger software, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of Limited Warranty Registration Hitachi.