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... 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.hitachi.ca/ Support Center phone numbers for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Japan This manual was printed with this product...
... 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.hitachi.ca/ Support Center phone numbers for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Japan This manual was printed with this product...
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... the 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... 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 the Battery 38 Recording 39 Recording Movies 39 Using the Quick Start function 40...
... the 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... 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 the Battery 38 Recording 39 Recording Movies 39 Using the Quick Start function 40...
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... 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 Dubbing Scenes Selected ("Select 85 Displaying only Dubbed or Not...(Date 93 Playlist 94 What is being connected to the PC 120 Using a built-in disc drive of your PC ....... 119 Removing a medium while the camcorder is "Playlist 94 Creating a new Playlist (Create Playlist) ...... 95 Displaying a desired Playlist (Playlist) ........ 96 Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit 96 Deleting...
... 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 Dubbing Scenes Selected ("Select 85 Displaying only Dubbed or Not...(Date 93 Playlist 94 What is being connected to the PC 120 Using a built-in disc drive of your PC ....... 119 Removing a medium while the camcorder is "Playlist 94 Creating a new Playlist (Create Playlist) ...... 95 Displaying a desired Playlist (Playlist) ........ 96 Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit 96 Deleting...
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... LCD monitor After Watching Interactive Guide - Check features ENTER RETURN GUIDE EXIT f 7 HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View on the TV out which medium". DVD SD card Interactive Guide - Introduction This camcorder makes all of the TV. Insert a BD. Create a gift disc! Dubbing...
... LCD monitor After Watching Interactive Guide - Check features ENTER RETURN GUIDE EXIT f 7 HDD GUIDE (DZ-BD7HA) BD After recording You can easily figure out "what" can easily figure View on the TV out which medium". DVD SD card Interactive Guide - Introduction This camcorder makes all of the TV. Insert a BD. Create a gift disc! Dubbing...
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... purpose Recording/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 delete or edit images using this camcorder?
... purpose Recording/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 delete or edit images using this camcorder?
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... of each model will be indicated next to confirm a selection. DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to the icons shown at left or right to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. Press down , left . The DZ-BD70A can record to select menu items and scenes (movies and ...stills). Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models.
... of each model will be indicated next to confirm a selection. DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A The particular functions of the joystick to the icons shown at left or right to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. Press down , left . The DZ-BD70A can record to select menu items and scenes (movies and ...stills). Operations Descriptions used in this Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models.
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... 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 ... in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in this model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.10). Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the messages. 11 Please use...
... 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 ... in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in this model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.10). Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the messages. 11 Please use...
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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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To pause recording, press the record button again. 25 Turn the power switch to "ON". Recording begins. 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 Turn the power switch to "ON". Recording begins. 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.
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...) ● ● -● ● - -● Editing recordings (p.88) ● ● -● ● - -- Playback is possible using a device which complies with this camcorder. Making SD quality discs - - - ●*5 *8 ●*5 *8 ●*5 *9 ●*5 *9 - Initializing and reusing ● ● -● ● ● -● ... (p.39) - - -● ● ● ●- Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available ...
...) ● ● -● ● - -● Editing recordings (p.88) ● ● -● ● - -- Playback is possible using a device which complies with this camcorder. Making SD quality discs - - - ●*5 *8 ●*5 *8 ●*5 *9 ●*5 *9 - Initializing and reusing ● ● -● ● ● -● ... (p.39) - - -● ● ● ●- Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available ...
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...1.1 (8 cm) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm) Allows editing and deleting scenes using the camcorder in VR mode. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder in VF mode, but provides higher compatibility with most DVD players. You can be recorded once. Allows editing... players. Does not allow editing and deleting scenes. The recorded movie cannot be repeatedly recorded. Functions and Characteristics 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 ...
...1.1 (8 cm) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm) Allows editing and deleting scenes using the camcorder in VR mode. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder in VF mode, but provides higher compatibility with most DVD players. You can be recorded once. Allows editing... players. Does not allow editing and deleting scenes. The recorded movie cannot be repeatedly recorded. Functions and Characteristics 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 ...
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...with this , avoid performing operations described above more than 99 times per disc. To prevent this camcorder and are recommended. Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Notes • Hitachi Maxell single sided discs (HG type in the case of DVDs) have been confirmed to dirty ...(including fingerprints) or scratch the surface of a disc, recording may not allow the camcorder to automatically make recording adjustments...
...with this , avoid performing operations described above more than 99 times per disc. To prevent this camcorder and are recommended. Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Notes • Hitachi Maxell single sided discs (HG type in the case of DVDs) have been confirmed to dirty ...(including fingerprints) or scratch the surface of a disc, recording may not allow the camcorder to automatically make recording adjustments...
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...of long time. 32 Terminal • Do not expose cards to water. • Do not use the camcorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise. • Do not leave a disc unused in...subject cards to touch metal. • Do not paste anything other than the designated label in the camcorder for discs and cards To prevent data loss or damage: • Do not remove the battery and...an SD memory card. Locked status Notes • SD memory cards can be used on this camcorder. • When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD memory card can be ...
...of long time. 32 Terminal • Do not expose cards to water. • Do not use the camcorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise. • Do not leave a disc unused in...subject cards to touch metal. • Do not paste anything other than the designated label in the camcorder for discs and cards To prevent data loss or damage: • Do not remove the battery and...an SD memory card. Locked status Notes • SD memory cards can be used on this camcorder. • When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD memory card can be ...
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The ACCESS/PC indicator flashes. 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. Turn the power switch to impacts. Open it clicks into place. • For ... discs, remove the disc (p.34), flip it over, and reload it. 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. Functions and Characteristics of the BD/DVD face down, then push down the...
The ACCESS/PC indicator flashes. 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. Turn the power switch to impacts. Open it clicks into place. • For ... discs, remove the disc (p.34), flip it over, and reload it. 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. Functions and Characteristics of the BD/DVD face down, then push down the...
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Removing the disc Pressing slightly on the center hub with the camcorder (p.30, 31) Pickup - Notes • The disc mechanism will not open for approx. Do not touch the metallic areas. • Do not peer into place ...8226; The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open if the camcorder is not compatible with a finger, grip the edge of the disc by your eyesight. • To prevent malfunction, never do any of the following: - Doing...
Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Removing the disc Pressing slightly on the center hub with the camcorder (p.30, 31) Pickup - Notes • The disc mechanism will not open for approx. Do not touch the metallic areas. • Do not peer into place ...8226; The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open if the camcorder is not compatible with a finger, grip the edge of the disc by your eyesight. • To prevent malfunction, never do any of the following: - Doing...
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... DVD devices after finalizing the disc. VF Mode (Video mode) Although editing cannot be used for recording. You can play back the disc on the camcorder, you can perform various editing functions such as choosing and deleting scenes. Format the Disc now? When using a DVD-RW Proceed to the procedure below...) after finalizing the disc. 35 When the disc is loaded, the format confirmation screen will become unusable. Open the LCD monitor. Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Select "YES" by pressing &/%, then press the confirmation button.
... DVD devices after finalizing the disc. VF Mode (Video mode) Although editing cannot be used for recording. You can play back the disc on the camcorder, you can perform various editing functions such as choosing and deleting scenes. Format the Disc now? When using a DVD-RW Proceed to the procedure below...) after finalizing the disc. 35 When the disc is loaded, the format confirmation screen will become unusable. Open the LCD monitor. Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Select "YES" by pressing &/%, then press the confirmation button.
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...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 change depending on actual...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 ...
...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 change depending on actual...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 ...
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... to "MODE", the active function will alternate as follows: HDD indicator lights BD/DVD indicator lights. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 3 Turn the power switch to "ON". DZ-BD7HA The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. Movies will return to "ON" automatically.... To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn the power switch to ...
... to "MODE", the active function will alternate as follows: HDD indicator lights BD/DVD indicator lights. • Switch to "OFF", to turn off . 3 Turn the power switch to "ON". DZ-BD7HA The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. Movies will return to "ON" automatically.... To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to "ON". 3 Turn the power switch to ...
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The elapsed recording time will be reset Remaining battery level to "0" and recording will begin. HDD/BD/DVD/Card Current time Using the Quick Start function If you can restore recording pause mode quickly (about one second) by pressing QUICK ..., press the record button Remaining space on again. half of the power consumed during recording) and you press QUICK START, the Just press QUICK START. camcorder enters sleep mode and will also light red. • To pause recording, press the record button again. The recording indicator beneath the lens 10:00AM...
The elapsed recording time will be reset Remaining battery level to "0" and recording will begin. HDD/BD/DVD/Card Current time Using the Quick Start function If you can restore recording pause mode quickly (about one second) by pressing QUICK ..., press the record button Remaining space on again. half of the power consumed during recording) and you press QUICK START, the Just press QUICK START. camcorder enters sleep mode and will also light red. • To pause recording, press the record button again. The recording indicator beneath the lens 10:00AM...
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... To make the display reappear, press . Recording mode Current medium (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) Full Auto (p.73)/ Warnings/Messages Recording status Movie recording time Remaining space on HDD/BD/DVD/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. If you leave the camcorder idle for approx. one...
... To make the display reappear, press . Recording mode Current medium (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) Full Auto (p.73)/ Warnings/Messages Recording status Movie recording time Remaining space on HDD/BD/DVD/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. If you leave the camcorder idle for approx. one...