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The illustrations of DZ-GX3300A are different, the method of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to identify ... disc or card is identical. Refer to match the disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A are used in this text. ●1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are different from those you...
The illustrations of DZ-GX3300A are different, the method of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to identify ... disc or card is identical. Refer to match the disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A are used in this text. ●1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are different from those you...
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...for emergency treatment. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to PC. For DZ- WARNING: Keep this cable when ...Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Use this CD-ROM when connecting the Use ...
...for emergency treatment. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to PC. For DZ- WARNING: Keep this cable when ...Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Use this CD-ROM when connecting the Use ...
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..., DZ-GX3100A, DZBX37A and DZ-BX35A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive 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...
..., DZ-GX3100A, DZBX37A and DZ-BX35A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive 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...
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... the viewfinder.) 17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 43) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/ BX37A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 7, 41, 42) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is...
... the viewfinder.) 17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 43) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/ BX37A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 7, 41, 42) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is...
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... 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW. *2: Must be finalized. Cannot be unfinalized. *6: The provided software is not compatible with a +RW. *9: DZ-BX35A cannot be connected to SD memory card. *4: When media that are sold "formatted" are available with this DVD video camera/recorder and then used. *5: To...
... 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW. *2: Must be finalized. Cannot be unfinalized. *6: The provided software is not compatible with a +RW. *9: DZ-BX35A cannot be connected to SD memory card. *4: When media that are sold "formatted" are available with this DVD video camera/recorder and then used. *5: To...
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...RW disc. • If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will make adjustments when it . The discs in the VR mode. Note: • It is...DVD-R in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can be done on all DVD players is provided *1. Scenes can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with DVD players is not guaranteed. Provides high compatibility with DVD players but does not ...
...RW disc. • If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will make adjustments when it . The discs in the VR mode. Note: • It is...DVD-R in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can be done on all DVD players is provided *1. Scenes can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with DVD players is not guaranteed. Provides high compatibility with DVD players but does not ...
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...AC adapter/charger DC output terminal 27 An AC plug adapter is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX3300A/GX3200A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD ...does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14SW battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If ...
...AC adapter/charger DC output terminal 27 An AC plug adapter is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX3300A/GX3200A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause the DVD ...does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14SW battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If ...
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.../RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for time required to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level...CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. • Set the power switch to fall, resulting in damage.
.../RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for time required to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level...CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. • Set the power switch to fall, resulting in damage.
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...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/ BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125 min approx... mode without using any other than this range could damage the battery. 29 Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW*2 (optional) Video mode XTRA*1 FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using...
...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/ BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125 min approx... mode without using any other than this range could damage the battery. 29 Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW*2 (optional) Video mode XTRA*1 FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using...
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... or locked card, or finalized DVD-RW (VF- "100x" on DZ-BX37A/BX35A. *6 "800x" will appear on DZ-GX3100A; "1,200x" on DZ-BX37A/BX35A. *7 No display if no disc or card is loaded, or if a disc or card unusable on DZ-GX3100A/ BX37A/BX35A. *4 When no remaining space, has been inserted. *5 "60x" will...disc has not yet been initialized, a write- Volume (p. 70) : The volume can be used when recording photos on DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A. *3 Displayed on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than this DVD video camera/recorder N* : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than ...
... or locked card, or finalized DVD-RW (VF- "100x" on DZ-BX37A/BX35A. *6 "800x" will appear on DZ-GX3100A; "1,200x" on DZ-BX37A/BX35A. *7 No display if no disc or card is loaded, or if a disc or card unusable on DZ-GX3100A/ BX37A/BX35A. *4 When no remaining space, has been inserted. *5 "60x" will...disc has not yet been initialized, a write- Volume (p. 70) : The volume can be used when recording photos on DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A. *3 Displayed on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than this DVD video camera/recorder N* : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than ...
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... DZGX3300A/GX3200A; W: recording wide area (wide-angle) T: recording enlarged image (telephoto) 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. Zoom" on DZ-BX37A/BX35A). Note: • The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is too dark, use the DIGITAL ... will switch the setting between "Off" and "40×"*1. • If you continue to hold the zoom lever on DZ-BX37A/ BX35A. "100x" on DZ-BX37A/ BX35A. *2 "800x" on DZ-GX3100A; MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close as close -up to 800-power on...
... DZGX3300A/GX3200A; W: recording wide area (wide-angle) T: recording enlarged image (telephoto) 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. Zoom" on DZ-BX37A/BX35A). Note: • The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is too dark, use the DIGITAL ... will switch the setting between "Off" and "40×"*1. • If you continue to hold the zoom lever on DZ-BX37A/ BX35A. "100x" on DZ-BX37A/ BX35A. *2 "800x" on DZ-GX3100A; MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close as close -up to 800-power on...
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... is attached, note that the four corners of screen will be slightly dim if you need not use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX3200A/BX37A/BX35A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100A (see page 56). • If a generally available filter is attached, do not attach the removed lens hood. •... not to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-GX3300A; 34 mm for DZ-GX3200A/BX37A/BX35A; 30.5 mm for DZ-GX3100A Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-GX3300A; 0.5 mm for DZ-GX3300A only): Specify "Flash: Off" (see page 132). 1 Remove the lens hood from ...
... is attached, note that the four corners of screen will be slightly dim if you need not use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX3200A/BX37A/BX35A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100A (see page 56). • If a generally available filter is attached, do not attach the removed lens hood. •... not to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-GX3300A; 34 mm for DZ-GX3200A/BX37A/BX35A; 30.5 mm for DZ-GX3100A Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-GX3300A; 0.5 mm for DZ-GX3300A only): Specify "Flash: Off" (see page 132). 1 Remove the lens hood from ...
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... . After recording using the Flash, it is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place. • The Video Flash built into DZ-GX3300A cannot be used . No light emission. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for...in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX3300A makes use of the built-in Video Flash 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 DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A.
... . After recording using the Flash, it is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place. • The Video Flash built into DZ-GX3300A cannot be used . No light emission. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu. 2 Choose the option for...in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX3300A makes use of the built-in Video Flash 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 DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A.
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... played back on an ordinary TV with "Off" is "on" and "off". "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) When using DZ-GX3300A "16:9 Off" specified (aspect ratio 4:3) When using DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A 1 Press the MENU button, choose "16:9" on the "Record Setup Functions" menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose "On...
... played back on an ordinary TV with "Off" is "on" and "off". "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) When using DZ-GX3300A "16:9 Off" specified (aspect ratio 4:3) When using DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A 1 Press the MENU button, choose "16:9" on the "Record Setup Functions" menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose "On...
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... may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode. • When the power switch is 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 (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will...
... may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode. • When the power switch is 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 (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will...
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The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. Setting CAMERA LINE S LINE Content Usually select this option To input image from another device To input S-VIDEO signal ...
The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. Setting CAMERA LINE S LINE Content Usually select this option To input image from another device To input S-VIDEO signal ...
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The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera/recorder will commence approximately 10 seconds later. 65 The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. SELF-TIMER You can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. Note: • ...
The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera/recorder will commence approximately 10 seconds later. 65 The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. SELF-TIMER You can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. Note: • ...
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... to +RW Ver. 1.2) SD memory card Jacks Video/audio input/output ×1 (DZ-BX37A/BX35A is provided with video/audio output x 1), External microphone input ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-BX37A/BX35A), PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-BX35A) Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD...
... to +RW Ver. 1.2) SD memory card Jacks Video/audio input/output ×1 (DZ-BX37A/BX35A is provided with video/audio output x 1), External microphone input ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-BX37A/BX35A), PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-BX35A) Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD...
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... control (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/ BX35A), Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-BX35A), PC connection cable (not provided with DZ-BX35A), Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/ BX37A/BX35A), Disc cleaning cloth...
... control (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/ BX35A), Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-BX35A), PC connection cable (not provided with DZ-BX35A), Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/ BX37A/BX35A), Disc cleaning cloth...
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... 9:00am - 7:00pm (h.n.e) Samedi 9:00am - 5:00pm (h.n.e) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: Models: Trade Name: DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A/DZ-GX3100A/DZ-BX37A/DZ-BX35A HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) POUR COMMANDER DES ACCESSOIRES (Canada seulement) PAR TÉLÉPHONE...
... 9:00am - 7:00pm (h.n.e) Samedi 9:00am - 5:00pm (h.n.e) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: Models: Trade Name: DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A/DZ-GX3100A/DZ-BX37A/DZ-BX35A HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) POUR COMMANDER DES ACCESSOIRES (Canada seulement) PAR TÉLÉPHONE...