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... is being read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow...
... is being read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of purchase: • Charge it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow...
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... Playing Back 69 Functions Available with force: Doing so could cause scratches. We want this manual, and get to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find ... business. Never use most often. • A detailed table of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to outer edges... in the viewfinder. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual to be as helpful as shown in the figure. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean...
... Playing Back 69 Functions Available with force: Doing so could cause scratches. We want this manual, and get to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find ... business. Never use most often. • A detailed table of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to outer edges... in the viewfinder. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual to be as helpful as shown in the figure. Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean...
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... STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. English About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different, the method of operating these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the... disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A are different from those you will be used in this text. ●1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside ...
... STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. English About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different, the method of operating these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the... disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A are different from those you will be used in this text. ●1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside ...
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... Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 CLEANING 9 HANDLING DISCS 9 DISC CLEANING 10 Read This First 10 About This Manual 11 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Setups Demonstration Function 20 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder.. 20... DURING RECORDING 53 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 55 Compensating for Backlight 55 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) .... 56 Setting Up Camera Functions 57 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 57 ...
... Cautions When Using 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions and Restrictions 8 CLEANING 9 HANDLING DISCS 9 DISC CLEANING 10 Read This First 10 About This Manual 11 Table of Contents 12 Checking Provided Accessories 15 Names of Parts 16 Setups Demonstration Function 20 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder.. 20... DURING RECORDING 53 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 55 Compensating for Backlight 55 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) .... 56 Setting Up Camera Functions 57 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 57 ...
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... the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) Optical 15× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3100A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-BX37A/BX35A only) (p. 51) 14 8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/ BX37A/BX35A only) (p. 52) Always remove this lens hood when using...only) (p. 56) The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be emitted from the built-in this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only) (p. 22) When the remote control is identical. Take care not to be ...
... the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) Optical 15× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3100A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-BX37A/BX35A only) (p. 51) 14 8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/ BX37A/BX35A only) (p. 52) Always remove this lens hood when using...only) (p. 56) The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be emitted from the built-in this receiver will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only) (p. 22) When the remote control is identical. Take care not to be ...
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... 41 42 43 28 FINALIZE button (p. 102) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 29 FOCUS button (p. 53) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 30 MENU button (p. 49, 80) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 31 SELECT button...
... 41 42 43 28 FINALIZE button (p. 102) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 29 FOCUS button (p. 53) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 30 MENU button (p. 49, 80) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 31 SELECT button...
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... blur in which recording is possible will be possible, but the focus may be incorrect. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 53). • See "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS" on . When the "m" mark appears, you can ...chosen). 42 When using card: Set the power switch to "P". The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will not change when manual focus is not possible. • Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may be recorded, and then press the PHOTO button all the way down...
... blur in which recording is possible will be possible, but the focus may be incorrect. • If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 53). • See "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS" on . When the "m" mark appears, you can ...chosen). 42 When using card: Set the power switch to "P". The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will not change when manual focus is not possible. • Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may be recorded, and then press the PHOTO button all the way down...
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Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will also reset to recording pause from the sleep/restart standby status. The settings on manual focus, exposure and rear lighting will also restore the DVD video camera/recorder to the initial values. • The DVD video camera/recorder in sleep/...
Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will also reset to recording pause from the sleep/restart standby status. The settings on manual focus, exposure and rear lighting will also restore the DVD video camera/recorder to the initial values. • The DVD video camera/recorder in sleep/...
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... on the LCD screen during recording. External Input 12. Volume Current date/time 44 e 2. Zoom 14. Video flash 10. Microphone filter 9. White balance n 4. Program AE k 3. Manual Focus m 6. Backlight compensation 7. 16:9 mode 1. p 8. Self-timer 11. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Recording mode 13. Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen...
... on the LCD screen during recording. External Input 12. Volume Current date/time 44 e 2. Zoom 14. Video flash 10. Microphone filter 9. White balance n 4. Program AE k 3. Manual Focus m 6. Backlight compensation 7. 16:9 mode 1. p 8. Self-timer 11. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Recording mode 13. Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen...
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... OFF : 16:9 mode ON 8. Backlight compensation (p. 55) No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. White balance (p. 58) No display : Auto h : Set i : Outdoor j : Indoor1 k : Indoor2 4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*2 (p....) (p. 56) No display : Emits light automatically ( : Always emits light ) : No light emission 10. Exposure correction (p. 55) No display : Auto : Manual 45 Microphone filter (only in movie recording mode) 14. Recording mode (p. 41, 42, 65) A B C *1 D *1 E F *1 G *1 :...
... OFF : 16:9 mode ON 8. Backlight compensation (p. 55) No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. 16:9 mode (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. White balance (p. 58) No display : Auto h : Set i : Outdoor j : Indoor1 k : Indoor2 4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*2 (p....) (p. 56) No display : Emits light automatically ( : Always emits light ) : No light emission 10. Exposure correction (p. 55) No display : Auto : Manual 45 Microphone filter (only in movie recording mode) 14. Recording mode (p. 41, 42, 65) A B C *1 D *1 E F *1 G *1 :...
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... white (see page 58). 48 Battery remaining level • During recording (lights in green). R • An unusable card is loaded. • An attempt to the manual focus, exposure and on the screen. • When the LCD monitor is being made (blinks in red).
... white (see page 58). 48 Battery remaining level • During recording (lights in green). R • An unusable card is loaded. • An attempt to the manual focus, exposure and on the screen. • When the LCD monitor is being made (blinks in red).
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... is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. With auto focus, no indication will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you ... recording conditions. When you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on it. "MF" will be faulty when you can also manually focus a subject, depending on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity • On W (wide) side: ...
... is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. With auto focus, no indication will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you ... recording conditions. When you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on it. "MF" will be faulty when you can also manually focus a subject, depending on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity • On W (wide) side: ...
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which may not be automatically focused (see page 53): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. English Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 54
which may not be automatically focused (see page 53): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. English Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 54
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You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. Adjust with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between ... DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . 12/3 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will appear. Backlight correction icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 The backlight correction icon...
You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. Adjust with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between ... DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . 12/3 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will alternate between backlight setting between manual adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will appear. Backlight correction icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2006 The backlight correction icon...
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... the Video Flash when approaching the human eye. Using the flash too near subject could cause fire or explosion. • When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to the instruction manual of light emitted, but it is approximately 3.2 - 8.2 feet (1 - 2.5 m). • When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash:...baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet (1 m) away. • Do not use . * Unavailable for DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A. Emitting light from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for Flash and decide it to "Auto" after recording with the "...
... the Video Flash when approaching the human eye. Using the flash too near subject could cause fire or explosion. • When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to the instruction manual of light emitted, but it is approximately 3.2 - 8.2 feet (1 - 2.5 m). • When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash:...baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet (1 m) away. • Do not use . * Unavailable for DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A. Emitting light from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for Flash and decide it to "Auto" after recording with the "...
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... end the setting. Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 53). 4 Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180º so that you can manually adjust white balance to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from LCD...
... end the setting. Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 53). 4 Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180º so that you can manually adjust white balance to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from LCD...
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English 1 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal." If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set using the on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button...3 Hold A pressed until it fills the screen. Also, the white balance cannot be stored in a bright place with hand, etc. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is turned on next time. Zoom Off" specified. • If the recording...
English 1 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal." If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set using the on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button...3 Hold A pressed until it fills the screen. Also, the white balance cannot be stored in a bright place with hand, etc. ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that is turned on next time. Zoom Off" specified. • If the recording...
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... at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this case, change the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set "TV aspect type" (p. 105) to 4:3 and view the images. * The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. **This system records the aspect ratio (16...
... at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this case, change the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set "TV aspect type" (p. 105) to 4:3 and view the images. * The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. **This system records the aspect ratio (16...
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... will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc or card is used, but the operation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this instruction manual are basically those that you will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will appear. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.
... will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc or card is used, but the operation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this instruction manual are basically those that you will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will appear. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.
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...; If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set the input selector to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of... the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. Note: • Adjust the volume of information or switch off the...
...; If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set the input selector to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of... the DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. Note: • Adjust the volume of information or switch off the...