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... of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may also be faulty. • If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of normally recorded video and audio, noise may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on the TV screen...
... of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may also be faulty. • If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of normally recorded video and audio, noise may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on the TV screen...
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... data is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. English Do not turn it on its own in it: Repair of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. At this time, do not do any vibration or impact, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. Also read from it. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder...
... data is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. English Do not turn it on its own in it: Repair of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. At this time, do not do any vibration or impact, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. Also read from it. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder...
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... cause scratches. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of this DVD video camera/ recorder - It is possible to switch the language in the viewfinder. Quick Index Available Discs 24 Recording Movie 41 Playing Back 69 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVDRW/+RW disc. • The section on the LCD monitor or in the on-screen display of recorded images. • The...
... cause scratches. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of this DVD video camera/ recorder - It is possible to switch the language in the viewfinder. Quick Index Available Discs 24 Recording Movie 41 Playing Back 69 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVDRW/+RW disc. • The section on the LCD monitor or in the on-screen display of recorded images. • The...
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...CHARGER 26 Setting Up the Battery 27 CHARGING BATTERY 27 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 28 REMOVING BATTERY 28 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 30 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 30 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 31 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 32 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER . 32 Setting Date and Time 33 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 33 12 Initial Settings 34 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 34 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 34 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 34 RESETTING...
...CHARGER 26 Setting Up the Battery 27 CHARGING BATTERY 27 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 28 REMOVING BATTERY 28 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 30 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 30 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 31 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 32 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER . 32 Setting Date and Time 33 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 33 12 Initial Settings 34 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 34 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 34 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 34 RESETTING...
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... Functions 61 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE). 61 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE 62 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY 64 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE 64 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 65 SELF-TIMER 65 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 66 Using External Microphone 66 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation 67 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 67 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 69 PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE. 70 DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE 70 CAPTURING PHOTO 71 PLAYBACK...
... Functions 61 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE). 61 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE 62 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY 64 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE 64 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 65 SELF-TIMER 65 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 66 Using External Microphone 66 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation 67 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 67 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 69 PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE. 70 DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE 70 CAPTURING PHOTO 71 PLAYBACK...
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... DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Use this CD-ROM when connecting the Use this to PC. For DZ- Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or input or output video from/to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. For DZ- only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . Portable power supply for this DVD video camera...
... DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Use this CD-ROM when connecting the Use this to PC. For DZ- Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or input or output video from/to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. For DZ- only. Disc cleaning cloth: Always use . Portable power supply for this DVD video camera...
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... it. • Do not expose card to water. • Do not use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to control the data on disc or memory card. It is high, such as an SD memory card. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Note when transferring or discarding discs and memory cards: "Formatting" or "deletion" using the functions of image data may not be used in the same way as...
... it. • Do not expose card to water. • Do not use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to control the data on disc or memory card. It is high, such as an SD memory card. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Note when transferring or discarding discs and memory cards: "Formatting" or "deletion" using the functions of image data may not be used in the same way as...
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... DVD video camera/recorder is connected to record on the DVD video camera/recorder. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2 - 3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are repeated at temperatures other function after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will vary depending on the conditions when the DVD video camera/recorder is used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A...
... DVD video camera/recorder is connected to record on the DVD video camera/recorder. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2 - 3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are repeated at temperatures other function after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will vary depending on the conditions when the DVD video camera/recorder is used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A...
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... some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start because it to "P" when using card. Power ON status During playback, set the power switch to "O" or "N" when using disc, or set the switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off Set to "P": To record still on SD memory card Set to "O": To record movie on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW disc Set to "N": To record still on DVDRAM disc Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to "Trouble Messages" on...
... some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start because it to "P" when using card. Power ON status During playback, set the power switch to "O" or "N" when using disc, or set the switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off Set to "P": To record still on SD memory card Set to "O": To record movie on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW disc Set to "N": To record still on DVDRAM disc Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to "Trouble Messages" on...
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... the date and time you make a recording can also be used to be selected. [The digit that the date and time you have already set . Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 6 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen in procedure 1, and then set to DVD video camera/recorder every 6 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in Date Mode): The digit on the date display format (set up in battery...
... the date and time you make a recording can also be used to be selected. [The digit that the date and time you have already set . Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 6 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? Choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen in procedure 1, and then set to DVD video camera/recorder every 6 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in Date Mode): The digit on the date display format (set up in battery...
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... REC again during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on . After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on the LCD screen will light. ACCESS/PC indicator OFF 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on the front of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. 12/ Recording Movie Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc...
... REC again during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on . After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on the LCD screen will light. ACCESS/PC indicator OFF 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on the front of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. 12/ Recording Movie Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc...
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... you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place. No light emission. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 132): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the appropriate amount of light will blink during charging of the battery for DZGX3300A...
... you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place. No light emission. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 132): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the appropriate amount of light will blink during charging of the battery for DZGX3300A...
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... operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may be played on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 41, Before You Begin 42). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on disc. Note: • If the LCD monitor is open during playback of data to be restored. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop , and recording pause status will enter the pause...
... operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may be played on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 41, Before You Begin 42). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on disc. Note: • If the LCD monitor is open during playback of data to be restored. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop , and recording pause status will enter the pause...
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... the DVD video camera/recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other video device as follows: Signal flow To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO output jack of VCR, etc.* To video/audio output jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red White Yellow * If you are using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A. • No image can be recorded (dubbed) on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. *2 Only photos...
... the DVD video camera/recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other video device as follows: Signal flow To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO output jack of VCR, etc.* To video/audio output jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red White Yellow * If you are using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A. • No image can be recorded (dubbed) on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. *2 Only photos...
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... Choose "S LINE" to "Input Source" on this DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Press the REC button. The operation of external input sound heard from the built-in images recorded on the connected device, and start on this DVD video camera/recorder. "COPY PROTECTED" appears in the same manner as for recording movie. FINE Switch the input referring to input S-VIDEO signal. 2 Turn on camcorder for Recordable Media) is used. • When recorded images are played back on PC, black bands may not be recorded normally. • If...
... Choose "S LINE" to "Input Source" on this DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Press the REC button. The operation of external input sound heard from the built-in images recorded on the connected device, and start on this DVD video camera/recorder. "COPY PROTECTED" appears in the same manner as for recording movie. FINE Switch the input referring to input S-VIDEO signal. 2 Turn on camcorder for Recordable Media) is used. • When recorded images are played back on PC, black bands may not be recorded normally. • If...
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... DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder before using it on PC. • You cannot create a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) on the Macintosh software. • Since the audio format of the MPEG file imported into Macintosh as CPRM and CSS. English 12/3 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this manual uses Windows XP screens for Windows and Mac...
... DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder before using it on PC. • You cannot create a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) on the Macintosh software. • Since the audio format of the MPEG file imported into Macintosh as CPRM and CSS. English 12/3 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this manual uses Windows XP screens for Windows and Mac...
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... Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. Do not unplug cables while the disc in the provided software. If the PC is started from PC once, and restart the PC. If the DVD video camera/recorder power is being accessed from /to a DVD-R, the disc will then be played on PC rear panel. Data may not be faulty. Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone...
... Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. Do not unplug cables while the disc in the provided software. If the PC is started from PC once, and restart the PC. If the DVD video camera/recorder power is being accessed from /to a DVD-R, the disc will then be played on PC rear panel. Data may not be faulty. Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone...
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... AC3 audio, no audio will take some time to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed). Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use USB terminal on file in PC. "Hardware Removal" results in order to save a video edited on playback screen. Make sure that you update the DVD editing/ cannot be used . playback component adopted. The actual recording time will need...
... AC3 audio, no audio will take some time to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed). Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use USB terminal on file in PC. "Hardware Removal" results in order to save a video edited on playback screen. Make sure that you update the DVD editing/ cannot be used . playback component adopted. The actual recording time will need...
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... RESET button). Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to remove the disc. The internal backup memory battery may be damaged. If the selected scene (framed in the remote control? Is the battery charged? Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver to "OFF"? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from wrong direction? The date and time are incorrect. Disc cannot be removed. (Cover will be operated from remote control. Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder? Adjust...
... RESET button). Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to remove the disc. The internal backup memory battery may be damaged. If the selected scene (framed in the remote control? Is the battery charged? Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver to "OFF"? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from wrong direction? The date and time are incorrect. Disc cannot be removed. (Cover will be operated from remote control. Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder? Adjust...
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The date and time will also be reset. ●List of setting items Item Camera Functions Setup Menu Program AE White Bal. "System Reset" will be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to factory defaults. ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter Flash*2 Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Set Date Mode LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Default Full Menu Auto Auto On 40×*1 Off Auto FINE ...
The date and time will also be reset. ●List of setting items Item Camera Functions Setup Menu Program AE White Bal. "System Reset" will be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to factory defaults. ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter Flash*2 Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Set Date Mode LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Default Full Menu Auto Auto On 40×*1 Off Auto FINE ...