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... System Reset 172 Major Specifications 173 Glossary 178 Index 179 Be sure to read the following before importing images.......... 130 Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable 130 How to remove/replace a DVD or remove a card during the connection 132... to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder 133 Before terminating PC connection (removing the USB cable) and changing the power switch setting 134 How to Use the Software 135 Uninstalling the software 145 Precautions When Connecting to Your PC 125 Software installation 128 Preparation before opening the package ...
... System Reset 172 Major Specifications 173 Glossary 178 Index 179 Be sure to read the following before importing images.......... 130 Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable 130 How to remove/replace a DVD or remove a card during the connection 132... to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder 133 Before terminating PC connection (removing the USB cable) and changing the power switch setting 134 How to Use the Software 135 Uninstalling the software 145 Precautions When Connecting to Your PC 125 Software installation 128 Preparation before opening the package ...
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... using this cable to control the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Remote control (DZ-RM4W) Use to view images from a distance. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for output signals only.) The DZ-HS803A has no external input function. Software CD-ROM and USB cable Install the software on a TV. AV/S cable Use...
... using this cable to control the camcorder from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. Remote control (DZ-RM4W) Use to view images from a distance. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for output signals only.) The DZ-HS803A has no external input function. Software CD-ROM and USB cable Install the software on a TV. AV/S cable Use...
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... ● - - ●*1 ● Editing recordings (p.87) ● ● ● - --- using a device which complies with this camcorder. Function Media ●: Functions available -: Not available Built-in DVDHDD RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) DVD-R +RW SD...(cannot be performed), additional recordings are possible at any time. *5 To make additional recordings, the finalized disc must be unfinalized. *6 The provided software is ●*4 ●*4 ● finalized (p.121) ●*5 - ●*5 ●*4 Copying recordings onto ●*6 ●*6 ●*6 ...
... ● - - ●*1 ● Editing recordings (p.87) ● ● ● - --- using a device which complies with this camcorder. Function Media ●: Functions available -: Not available Built-in DVDHDD RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) DVD-R +RW SD...(cannot be performed), additional recordings are possible at any time. *5 To make additional recordings, the finalized disc must be unfinalized. *6 The provided software is ●*4 ●*4 ● finalized (p.121) ●*5 - ●*5 ●*4 Copying recordings onto ●*6 ●*6 ●*6 ...
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z Once finalized, you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on another Hitachi camcorder into another DVD camcorder, the recorded data may be damaged. z You can use this camcorder to play back your PC from DVD-RW (VR mode), you record or finalize a DVDRW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc which was recorded or ... be played back on a DVD recorder/player that has been finalized using a PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this camcorder depending on the editing software or recording status of the disc. Notes on Finalization z Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc which was recorded or ...
z Once finalized, you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on another Hitachi camcorder into another DVD camcorder, the recorded data may be damaged. z You can use this camcorder to play back your PC from DVD-RW (VR mode), you record or finalize a DVDRW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc which was recorded or ... be played back on a DVD recorder/player that has been finalized using a PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this camcorder depending on the editing software or recording status of the disc. Notes on Finalization z Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc which was recorded or ...
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...RW/DVD-R) and DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW). only video is possible. Connecting to Your PC About the software included The USB cable and CD-ROM software provided with the camcorder will be created. You can also create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R). Notes • A DVD-RW/DVD...8226; You cannot create a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) on the camcorder to a Macintosh as AACS, CPRM, or CSS, which are copyright protected, are not compatible with the software provided with this camcorder. • The software provided with QuickTime, even after installing the optional MPEG-2 playback component; OS Read/...
...RW/DVD-R) and DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW). only video is possible. Connecting to Your PC About the software included The USB cable and CD-ROM software provided with the camcorder will be created. You can also create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R). Notes • A DVD-RW/DVD...8226; You cannot create a DVD-VR (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) on the camcorder to a Macintosh as AACS, CPRM, or CSS, which are copyright protected, are not compatible with the software provided with this camcorder. • The software provided with QuickTime, even after installing the optional MPEG-2 playback component; OS Read/...
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...® XP Home Edition/Professional Windows Vista® * 64-bit Edition is excluded. * To use this software, you must log in this manual use Windows XP screens for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4 screens for..., English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (simplified characters) users. The provided software is compatible for Macintosh. Before opening the software CDROM, please read "Be sure to read the following free space is needed: •...; At time of installing the software: 300 MB or more • At time of disc creation: approx. 3 ...
...® XP Home Edition/Professional Windows Vista® * 64-bit Edition is excluded. * To use this software, you must log in this manual use Windows XP screens for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4 screens for..., English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (simplified characters) users. The provided software is compatible for Macintosh. Before opening the software CDROM, please read "Be sure to read the following free space is needed: •...; At time of installing the software: 300 MB or more • At time of disc creation: approx. 3 ...
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...the following cases: - When connected via a USB hub - Connecting to use may occur depending on the combinations of other software and devices you are necessary. (May not operate if the camcorder is not compatible with 8 cm discs (as of August 2008). When used on a Mac OS X Server. Macintosh OS... CPU Memory HDD Graphic USB Compatible drive Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4, v10.5 * The provided software cannot be used on a custom-made PC ...
...the following cases: - When connected via a USB hub - Connecting to use may occur depending on the combinations of other software and devices you are necessary. (May not operate if the camcorder is not compatible with 8 cm discs (as of August 2008). When used on a Mac OS X Server. Macintosh OS... CPU Memory HDD Graphic USB Compatible drive Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4, v10.5 * The provided software cannot be used on a custom-made PC ...
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...you wish to change to the installation destination, click "Next". Insert the provided CD-ROM into your PC for other applications, quit all software you are using. The "ImageMixer 3" installation screen appears. Select the installation language. 3 Select the installation language, then click "Next". If... destination. If there is contained using Windows' My Computer or Explorer, and double click "Setup.exe". Confirm the software license agreement. Click "Next". Software installation Windows Turn on the power to your PC. 1 If you are using your PC's CD-ROM drive. The...
...you wish to change to the installation destination, click "Next". Insert the provided CD-ROM into your PC for other applications, quit all software you are using. The "ImageMixer 3" installation screen appears. Select the installation language. 3 Select the installation language, then click "Next". If... destination. If there is contained using Windows' My Computer or Explorer, and double click "Setup.exe". Confirm the software license agreement. Click "Next". Software installation Windows Turn on the power to your PC. 1 If you are using your PC's CD-ROM drive. The...
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... "ImageMixer 3 for installation are now complete. Click "Continue", then the operating environment and restrictions will appear. Software installation is complete, the following message screen will start. Select your country's video system. 7 Note After completing software installation, Direct X® installation may commence depending on your PC. Click Perform installation. Preparations for DVDCAM.pkg...
... "ImageMixer 3 for installation are now complete. Click "Continue", then the operating environment and restrictions will appear. Software installation is complete, the following message screen will start. Select your country's video system. 7 Note After completing software installation, Direct X® installation may commence depending on your PC. Click Perform installation. Preparations for DVDCAM.pkg...
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... wish to your language Preparation before installing software. Note that you connect the camcorder to use, then reconnect the USB cable. Follow the on your language to Your PC 130 Also turn the camcorder's power switch position to the medium you want to...(p.120). Hint To choose another medium after establishing a connection between the camcorder and the PC. z When importing from the PC and turn on -screen instructions for Macintosh, the language used for software installation, and then carefully read. After installation is not required. Connecting to...
... wish to your language Preparation before installing software. Note that you connect the camcorder to use, then reconnect the USB cable. Follow the on your language to Your PC 130 Also turn the camcorder's power switch position to the medium you want to...(p.120). Hint To choose another medium after establishing a connection between the camcorder and the PC. z When importing from the PC and turn on -screen instructions for Macintosh, the language used for software installation, and then carefully read. After installation is not required. Connecting to...
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... HDD/DVD file operations using Explorer/Finder (Use the provided software.) z Camcorder operations using the operation buttons of the camcorder. Handling photos Photos are recorded on the camcorder (Do not move the power switch once you are stored in the camcorder can handle JPEG images. Drag and drop them . * ... be recognized as a disc drive. Please use the provided software. The photos of the card will be lost and damage the medium and render it unusable. Camcorder indications on the HDD or DVD in the camcorder using Explorer/Finder. Note Do not directly handle files on...
... HDD/DVD file operations using Explorer/Finder (Use the provided software.) z Camcorder operations using the operation buttons of the camcorder. Handling photos Photos are recorded on the camcorder (Do not move the power switch once you are stored in the camcorder can handle JPEG images. Drag and drop them . * ... be recognized as a disc drive. Please use the provided software. The photos of the card will be lost and damage the medium and render it unusable. Camcorder indications on the HDD or DVD in the camcorder using Explorer/Finder. Note Do not directly handle files on...
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... flashing. Wait until the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out. Removing/replacing DVD Windows Select the camcorder's drive icon using Windows Explorer or My Computer. → Click the right button on your PC's DVD drive and software conform to change the DVD drive depending on the type of August 2008). Macintosh Drag the...
... flashing. Wait until the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out. Removing/replacing DVD Windows Select the camcorder's drive icon using Windows Explorer or My Computer. → Click the right button on your PC's DVD drive and software conform to change the DVD drive depending on the type of August 2008). Macintosh Drag the...
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...recorded on a +RW, no ImageMixer 3 shortcut on this camcorder must be finalized using the video file(s). Windows How to use ImageMixer 3 ImageMixer 3 allows you wish to use with the software. The following shows the basic operations of the camcorder (HDD, DVD, or card), and select "Eject" ...in the PDF manual. Macintosh Firstly, dismount the camcorder's medium by selecting the drive icon of ImageMixer 3. Turn the camcorder's power switch position to the...
...recorded on a +RW, no ImageMixer 3 shortcut on this camcorder must be finalized using the video file(s). Windows How to use ImageMixer 3 ImageMixer 3 allows you wish to use with the software. The following shows the basic operations of the camcorder (HDD, DVD, or card), and select "Eject" ...in the PDF manual. Macintosh Firstly, dismount the camcorder's medium by selecting the drive icon of ImageMixer 3. Turn the camcorder's power switch position to the...
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Notes • The provided software cannot be finalized using this camcorder must be used to use images recorded on a DVD, insert the DVD into the camcorder before making the USB connection. Launch ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition by clicking "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed in the Macintosh HD (startup disk) - ...DVDCAM ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM allows you to import images recorded on the camcorder to use with the software for detailed instructions of ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM. Viewing movies on the camcorder's HDD/ DVD using the provided USB cable. • If you want to...
Notes • The provided software cannot be finalized using this camcorder must be used to use images recorded on a DVD, insert the DVD into the camcorder before making the USB connection. Launch ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition by clicking "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed in the Macintosh HD (startup disk) - ...DVDCAM ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM allows you to import images recorded on the camcorder to use with the software for detailed instructions of ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition for DVDCAM. Viewing movies on the camcorder's HDD/ DVD using the provided USB cable. • If you want to...
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... will no longer be usable. As extended time will no longer be usable. Notes • After uninstalling the software, restart your PC, make sure that the camcorder does not overheat. 145 Connecting to Your PC If this occurs while writing to disc, the disc will be required...data transfer, your valuable recorded data may be lost . Make sure to prevent the camcorder from a PC, do not plug or unplug the cables. z While accessing the camcorder from overheating. Uninstalling the software Windows Use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", select the application to...
... will no longer be usable. As extended time will no longer be usable. Notes • After uninstalling the software, restart your PC, make sure that the camcorder does not overheat. 145 Connecting to Your PC If this occurs while writing to disc, the disc will be required...data transfer, your valuable recorded data may be lost . Make sure to prevent the camcorder from a PC, do not plug or unplug the cables. z While accessing the camcorder from overheating. Uninstalling the software Windows Use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", select the application to...
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... a USB port on connecting a PC to this camcorder: Hitachi Camcorder PC Software Support Center URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Connecting to the camcorder may be connected to a PC. z Multiple camcorders cannot be possible using the provided software can be played back on devices compliant with those respective...341-0163 URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/ hitachi/e/index.html z For inquiries on the PC's rear panel. z If the camcorder power is off, it is stated that discs created using software other than the provided software, operation is not guaranteed. Doing so will make ...
... a USB port on connecting a PC to this camcorder: Hitachi Camcorder PC Software Support Center URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Connecting to the camcorder may be connected to a PC. z Multiple camcorders cannot be possible using the provided software can be played back on devices compliant with those respective...341-0163 URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/ hitachi/e/index.html z For inquiries on the PC's rear panel. z If the camcorder power is off, it is stated that discs created using software other than the provided software, operation is not guaranteed. Doing so will make ...
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... power failure, etc. HDD/DVD has no playlists are used for recording, they cannot cannot be repaired. Delete scenes? executed the software-protect. Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on p.156. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page DVD-R*, Video With DVD-RW...was selected in Disc Navigation, but PlayList. Additional Information 153 be software protected from a device other protected scenes. An error has occurred with Disc Navigation when no This message will appear when using the camcorder. Format the HDD before using a DVD-RW (VF mode)...
... power failure, etc. HDD/DVD has no playlists are used for recording, they cannot cannot be repaired. Delete scenes? executed the software-protect. Formatting the HDD will delete all data recorded on p.156. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page DVD-R*, Video With DVD-RW...was selected in Disc Navigation, but PlayList. Additional Information 153 be software protected from a device other protected scenes. An error has occurred with Disc Navigation when no This message will appear when using the camcorder. Format the HDD before using a DVD-RW (VF mode)...
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...PC. An error occurs The temperature of the stops. provided software if you use Explorer switch does not work to right-click the camcorder drive icon and select "Eject". Additional Information 163 The software does Turn the PC and camcorder off and disconnect the USB cable. disc. If your PC ... of was installed. After a few 134 moments, connect them again and write to a continuous operation. Transfer of images Connect the camcorder to another software application to edit/write the PC cannot be solved - PC. Is the disc scratched or dirty? Clean the disc. 170 The ...
...PC. An error occurs The temperature of the stops. provided software if you use Explorer switch does not work to right-click the camcorder drive icon and select "Eject". Additional Information 163 The software does Turn the PC and camcorder off and disconnect the USB cable. disc. If your PC ... of was installed. After a few 134 moments, connect them again and write to a continuous operation. Transfer of images Connect the camcorder to another software application to edit/write the PC cannot be solved - PC. Is the disc scratched or dirty? Clean the disc. 170 The ...
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...4 Press d to select "YES", and then press the confirmation button to completely delete the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will only change only the file control information. It will change the file control information. It is user's responsibility to control the data on... it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to confirm the setting and begin HDD full format. • "Formatting" or "deletion" using the functions of the camcorder or a PC will not completely delete the data in the built-in ...
...4 Press d to select "YES", and then press the confirmation button to completely delete the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will only change only the file control information. It will change the file control information. It is user's responsibility to control the data on... it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to confirm the setting and begin HDD full format. • "Formatting" or "deletion" using the functions of the camcorder or a PC will not completely delete the data in the built-in ...
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...conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2) Recordable card SD memory card (1 GB or less) Jacks Video/audio input/output × 1 (DZ-HS903A), Video/audio output × 1 (DZ-HS803A), USB terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption When recording to a DVD-RAM in ... the battery pack DZ-BP14S) DZ-HS803A: Approx. 525 g (When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S) Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Lens cap and lens cap string, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, USB...
...conforming to +RW Ver. 1.2) Recordable card SD memory card (1 GB or less) Jacks Video/audio input/output × 1 (DZ-HS903A), Video/audio output × 1 (DZ-HS803A), USB terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption When recording to a DVD-RAM in ... the battery pack DZ-BP14S) DZ-HS803A: Approx. 525 g (When using the battery pack DZ-BP14S) Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Lens cap and lens cap string, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, USB...