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... (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. 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...
... (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. 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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...Increase the Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect 64 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) .65 Adjusting the Brightness of the Battery 38 ...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... 5 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 ...
...Increase the Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect 64 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) .65 Adjusting the Brightness of the Battery 38 ...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... 5 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 ...
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...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 ...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 ...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...
...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 ...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 ...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...
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Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. z For more information, see "How to the HDD. The DZ-BD7HA can record to BDs and DVDs. Press down on the center to confirm. The DZ-BD70A can record to HDD (hard disk), ... to the icons shown at left. Introduction How to Read this manual Press up/down, left/right to select. (/'/&/% up or down, left or right to select menu items and scenes (movies and stills). DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to confirm a selection....
Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. z For more information, see "How to the HDD. The DZ-BD7HA can record to BDs and DVDs. Press down on the center to confirm. The DZ-BD70A can record to HDD (hard disk), ... to the icons shown at left. Introduction How to Read this manual Press up/down, left/right to select. (/'/&/% up or down, left or right to select menu items and scenes (movies and stills). DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to confirm a selection....
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... media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. 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-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 memory card miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages...
... media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. 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-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 memory card miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages...
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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...
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...
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...that same device to "ON" again. You can also return to recording pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn off if standby in the recorded data and you finish recording. Notes • The ACCESS...pressing the record button (press again to start , see "Troubleshooting" (p.140). • About Sleep Mode - When you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it to deactivate the protection. 41 While the ACCESS/PC indicator is on. • For details on a BD/DVD ...
...that same device to "ON" again. You can also return to recording pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn off if standby in the recorded data and you finish recording. Notes • The ACCESS...pressing the record button (press again to start , see "Troubleshooting" (p.140). • About Sleep Mode - When you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it to deactivate the protection. 41 While the ACCESS/PC indicator is on. • For details on a BD/DVD ...
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If you leave the camcorder idle for explanation and different from the actual display. 42 Recording mode Current medium (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) Full Auto (p.73)/ Warnings/Messages Recording status .../Card 0:00:00 REM 53MIN HDD access... 10:00AM 10/ 1/2007 Program AE White Balance Backlight Compensation Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) Movie Quality Zoom Exposure Manual Focus Self-Timer Flash MIC. To make the display reappear, press . one minute, the information display will appear in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder...
If you leave the camcorder idle for explanation and different from the actual display. 42 Recording mode Current medium (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) Full Auto (p.73)/ Warnings/Messages Recording status .../Card 0:00:00 REM 53MIN HDD access... 10:00AM 10/ 1/2007 Program AE White Balance Backlight Compensation Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) Movie Quality Zoom Exposure Manual Focus Self-Timer Flash MIC. To make the display reappear, press . one minute, the information display will appear in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder...
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... zoom Off Digital zoom: 40x (when using HDD/BD/DVD) Digital zoom: 500x (when using HDD/BD/DVD) Exposure No gauge : Auto : Manual Manual Focus No gauge : Auto : Manual Self-Timer (when using Card) No icon : Off : On (Ten-second countdown) Flash (p.74) (when using Card (recording stills)) No icon...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...
... zoom Off Digital zoom: 40x (when using HDD/BD/DVD) Digital zoom: 500x (when using HDD/BD/DVD) Exposure No gauge : Auto : Manual Manual Focus No gauge : Auto : Manual Self-Timer (when using Card) No icon : Off : On (Ten-second countdown) Flash (p.74) (when using Card (recording stills)) No icon...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...
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... recordable pictures (p.170). • If you are unable to your shot and fully press PHOTO. • If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.65). • Although it is not centered, first press PHOTO halfway with the subject centered in the LCD monitor ...pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it halfway, the image may be blurred if camera shake occurs. • Hold the camcorder with digital zoom, use a tripod for approximately 30 minutes. When you...
... recordable pictures (p.170). • If you are unable to your shot and fully press PHOTO. • If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.65). • Although it is not centered, first press PHOTO halfway with the subject centered in the LCD monitor ...pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will automatically turn it halfway, the image may be blurred if camera shake occurs. • Hold the camcorder with digital zoom, use a tripod for approximately 30 minutes. When you...
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...conversion lens (DZTL43 (separately-sold) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ-WL43 (separately-sold conversion lens may not be compatible with this event, adjust the white balance manually (p.71). • When you zoom while the conversion lens is attached, the four...of the screen may become a little dark or scratchy at the T (telephoto) side will be automatically adjusted.) In this camcorder. Turn the "Flash" setting to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will be from approx. 9.84 feet (3 m) to increase the wide-angle effect. Attaching...
...conversion lens (DZTL43 (separately-sold) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ-WL43 (separately-sold conversion lens may not be compatible with this event, adjust the white balance manually (p.71). • When you zoom while the conversion lens is attached, the four...of the screen may become a little dark or scratchy at the T (telephoto) side will be automatically adjusted.) In this camcorder. Turn the "Flash" setting to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will be from approx. 9.84 feet (3 m) to increase the wide-angle effect. Attaching...
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.... Adjust the focus by pressing &/ %. • When the power is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus. 3 • To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in the LCD monitor. 1 Manual focus icon • Focusing switches between Manual Focus and Auto Focus each time the FOCUS button is difficult to adjust...
.... Adjust the focus by pressing &/ %. • When the power is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus. 3 • To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in the LCD monitor. 1 Manual focus icon • Focusing switches between Manual Focus and Auto Focus each time the FOCUS button is difficult to adjust...
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However, depending on the recording conditions, the exposure can be adjusted manually. Adjusting the exposure manually Subjects moving rapidly Subjects with water droplets or dirt HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Adjusting the Brightness of the frame ...
However, depending on the recording conditions, the exposure can be adjusted manually. Adjusting the exposure manually Subjects moving rapidly Subjects with water droplets or dirt HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Adjusting the Brightness of the frame ...
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... icon lights in the LCD monitor. Various Recording Techniques During recording pause or recording, press EXPOSURE. The exposure bar appears only during manual adjustment. HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Compensating for lighting so that the subject is turned off...the exposure by pressing &/ %. 2 • When the power is not too dark. The exposure bar appears in orange. To return to adjust focus manually while adjusting exposure, press FOCUS. When the subject is lit from the rear, this function will compensate for Backlight (Backlight Compensation) 1 Exposure Bar ...
... icon lights in the LCD monitor. Various Recording Techniques During recording pause or recording, press EXPOSURE. The exposure bar appears only during manual adjustment. HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R CARD Compensating for lighting so that the subject is turned off...the exposure by pressing &/ %. 2 • When the power is not too dark. The exposure bar appears in orange. To return to adjust focus manually while adjusting exposure, press FOCUS. When the subject is lit from the rear, this function will compensate for Backlight (Backlight Compensation) 1 Exposure Bar ...
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... when recording subjects. Note Do not block the infrared sensor with a spot light, you can manually adjust white balance to obtain a good cast for your hand or other than they actually are. Infrared sensor 70 The camcorder normally adjusts the color automatically (during Auto). Indoor 1 To record under bright fluorescent light Selecting...
... when recording subjects. Note Do not block the infrared sensor with a spot light, you can manually adjust white balance to obtain a good cast for your hand or other than they actually are. Infrared sensor 70 The camcorder normally adjusts the color automatically (during Auto). Indoor 1 To record under bright fluorescent light Selecting...
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... 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 LCD monitor. If the power is turned off while white balance is in "Set" mode, " " flashes in ...the LCD monitor the next time the power is complete. Various Recording Techniques Setting the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that it fills the screen. If white balance settings cannot be difficult to recording ...
... 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 LCD monitor. If the power is turned off while white balance is in "Set" mode, " " flashes in ...the LCD monitor the next time the power is complete. Various Recording Techniques Setting the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that it fills the screen. If white balance settings cannot be difficult to recording ...
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... BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R Reducing Wind Noise During Recording When recording sound from the builtin microphone, you can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to their default settings. 73 filter setting is 3 retained in the LCD monitor (p.42). • The MIC. When the function is eliminated...
... BD-RE BD-R RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R Reducing Wind Noise During Recording When recording sound from the builtin microphone, you can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to their default settings. 73 filter setting is 3 retained in the LCD monitor (p.42). • The MIC. When the function is eliminated...
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... may cause damage (ghosting) on your TV's operation manual on how to switch the TV input. In this case, change remote control code. Viewing on your TV Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is connected. • Refer to your TV screen.... TV screen, allowing you have a wide-screen TV (screen ratio 16:9), and the TV is connected to your TV's operation manual.) • Do not leave the camcorder's menu screen and disc navigation screen displayed on your TV screen, using other Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may not fit within the TV screen.
... may cause damage (ghosting) on your TV's operation manual on how to switch the TV input. In this case, change remote control code. Viewing on your TV Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is connected. • Refer to your TV screen.... TV screen, allowing you have a wide-screen TV (screen ratio 16:9), and the TV is connected to your TV's operation manual.) • Do not leave the camcorder's menu screen and disc navigation screen displayed on your TV screen, using other Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may not fit within the TV screen.
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... a DVDRW (VR mode). • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc that was recorded on this camcorder into the camcorder 2 and play it back. • See the instruction manual for the playback device.) BD-RE BD-R Playback is possible on a BD recorder/player compatible with 8 cm discs and recording format specified on...
... a DVDRW (VR mode). • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc that was recorded on this camcorder into the camcorder 2 and play it back. • See the instruction manual for the playback device.) BD-RE BD-R Playback is possible on a BD recorder/player compatible with 8 cm discs and recording format specified on...
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...DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) which are copyright protected are not compatible with the software supplied with the camcorder cannot be used to write to the camcorder's HDD. This manual provides display screen descriptions using Windows XP as AACS, CPRM, or CSS which can be possible depending on the... playback device or disc condition. • The software supplied with this camcorder to your PC, play back the images, and...
...DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) which are copyright protected are not compatible with the software supplied with the camcorder cannot be used to write to the camcorder's HDD. This manual provides display screen descriptions using Windows XP as AACS, CPRM, or CSS which can be possible depending on the... playback device or disc condition. • The software supplied with this camcorder to your PC, play back the images, and...