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... of highly precise technology. Normal brightness will result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD...
... of highly precise technology. Normal brightness will result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD...
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... air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn it in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Be..., calcium and other faults could occur. English Do not point directly at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again. 6 Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. If you have to direct sunlight: This could cause malfunctions. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could damage...
... air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn it in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Be..., calcium and other faults could occur. English Do not point directly at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again. 6 Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that are being recorded. If you have to direct sunlight: This could cause malfunctions. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could damage...
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...or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. If you turn it discharges on again with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions ...and follow the instructions. Also read from it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. The battery provided has not been charged at time of the disc or card will light for a while after recording is being read the instructions attached ...
...or blinking, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. If you turn it discharges on again with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions ...and follow the instructions. Also read from it before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. The battery provided has not been charged at time of the disc or card will light for a while after recording is being read the instructions attached ...
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...to direct sunlight or place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for damage due to make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media or devices are... time: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can be deleted for personal enjoyment. 8 Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for a long period of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be moldy, and ...
...to direct sunlight or place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for damage due to make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media or devices are... time: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can be deleted for personal enjoyment. 8 Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for a long period of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be moldy, and ...
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...chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of ... monitor switches the picture to appear on -screen display of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to ...the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. We want this manual, and get to know Hitachi. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with force: Doing so could cause scratches. English DISC...
...chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of ... monitor switches the picture to appear on -screen display of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to ...the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. We want this manual, and get to know Hitachi. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with force: Doing so could cause scratches. English DISC...
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... DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/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 ... FOCUSING 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 RECORDING ...
... DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/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 ... FOCUSING 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 RECORDING ...
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... Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. Charge it before use this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. For DZ- Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. AV/S input/output cable: Used when...
... Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14SW): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only. Charge it before use this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. For DZ- Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. AV/S input/output cable: Used when...
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....) 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 executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 28) Press this button when removing the battery. 23 Battery...
....) 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 executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 28) Press this button when removing the battery. 23 Battery...
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... Insert your thumb. Adjust the length of your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to "Off". Put...
... Insert your thumb. Adjust the length of your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to "Off". Put...
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... inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery holder 21 Note: The life of cap inward and attach it . If the battery is discharged, no operation is approximately one year. English ATTACHING LENS... Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with the positive R terminal facing down. 3 Slide the cover to close it over the lens. Shorter end Longer end Note:...
... inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery holder 21 Note: The life of cap inward and attach it . If the battery is discharged, no operation is approximately one year. English ATTACHING LENS... Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with the positive R terminal facing down. 3 Slide the cover to close it over the lens. Shorter end Longer end Note:...
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... of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/BX37A. 22 Do not dispose of Hitachi VCRs. If the infrared receiver is not...
... of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/BX37A. 22 Do not dispose of Hitachi VCRs. If the infrared receiver is not...
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...to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug...DVD video camera/recorder. Use the same procedure as that you use the AC adapter/charger to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. English Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ...WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power...
...to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug...DVD video camera/recorder. Use the same procedure as that you use the AC adapter/charger to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. English Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ...WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power...
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.... AC 200 - 240V AC Plug Adapter (not supplied) CHARGING BATTERY Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery. 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/charger. 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...
.... AC 200 - 240V AC Plug Adapter (not supplied) CHARGING BATTERY Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery. 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/charger. 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...
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... 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required 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 DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. • Set...
... 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required 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 DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. • Set...
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..., etc.). The reference for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A. The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording is started. Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW*2 (optional) Video mode...how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be 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....
..., etc.). The reference for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A. The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the battery remaining level. • During and after recording is started. Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW*2 (optional) Video mode...how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be 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....
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...appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as during recording. To set or release power save and discharge of battery: It is recommended that you fully charge the battery once a year, attach it to DVD video camera/recorder, it will consume a slight amount of DVD video camera.../recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new one. Battery life: The battery life varies greatly depending on page 34. 30 If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording ...
...appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as during recording. To set or release power save and discharge of battery: It is recommended that you fully charge the battery once a year, attach it to DVD video camera/recorder, it will consume a slight amount of DVD video camera.../recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new one. Battery life: The battery life varies greatly depending on page 34. 30 If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording ...
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The date and time will be set date will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in Date Mode): The digit on the left end of the date display will be first highlighted.] Note: After ... AND TIME You can be set the current date and time. To prevent this built-in battery is ENTER RETURN highlighted first depends on the "Date Setup" menu screen in procedure 1, and then set in battery will be reset. Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the MENU button...
The date and time will be set date will appear. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in Date Mode): The digit on the left end of the date display will be first highlighted.] Note: After ... AND TIME You can be set the current date and time. To prevent this built-in battery is ENTER RETURN highlighted first depends on the "Date Setup" menu screen in procedure 1, and then set in battery will be reset. Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the MENU button...
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... in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to prevent the battery from automatic off . 34 English 12/3 Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use f/e/d/c/A to exit setting. Off: To cancel power save . If the...
... in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to prevent the battery from automatic off . 34 English 12/3 Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use f/e/d/c/A to exit setting. Off: To cancel power save . If the...
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... so could damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is set to "P", the disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "...OFF" or "O". • When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc When a disc is not formatted. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose F o rma t D i s c F o rma t ...
... so could damage your eyesight. • When the power switch is set to "P", the disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "...OFF" or "O". • When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc When a disc is not formatted. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose F o rma t D i s c F o rma t ...
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.../card 18. Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen is different from the actual display. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Remaining battery level 19. Volume Current date/time 44 Manual Focus m 6. Video flash 10. EIS o 5. Disc/Card type 16. Program AE k 3. External Input 12...
.../card 18. Movie recording quality Warning message The above screen is different from the actual display. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Remaining battery level 19. Volume Current date/time 44 Manual Focus m 6. Video flash 10. EIS o 5. Disc/Card type 16. Program AE k 3. External Input 12...