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... purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Before opening the CD-ROM included with soy based ink. Printed on the cover page only. DZ-HS903A Instruction Manual DZ-HS803A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A DZ-HS903A Introduction HDD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording - The Instruction Manual contains an illustration of the DZ-HS803A on recycled paper Printed in Japan OY-K (I) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A Viewing...
... purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Before opening the CD-ROM included with soy based ink. Printed on the cover page only. DZ-HS903A Instruction Manual DZ-HS803A Instruction Manual (English) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A DZ-HS903A Introduction HDD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording - The Instruction Manual contains an illustration of the DZ-HS803A on recycled paper Printed in Japan OY-K (I) DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A Viewing...
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... INSTRUCTIONS 4 Introduction 8 This camcorder makes all of the Image (Exposure 66 Compensating for Backlight (Backlight Compensation 67 Selecting a Program AE Mode to Match the Conditions (Program AE 67 Adjusting the Color (White Balance 68 Setting the white balance manually (Set)...... 70 Using the ...Close Range (Macro Recording) .. 63 Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect 63 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) . 64 Adjusting the Brightness of the following possible 8 Choosing a disc to suit your purpose 9 How to Default (...
... INSTRUCTIONS 4 Introduction 8 This camcorder makes all of the Image (Exposure 66 Compensating for Backlight (Backlight Compensation 67 Selecting a Program AE Mode to Match the Conditions (Program AE 67 Adjusting the Color (White Balance 68 Setting the white balance manually (Set)...... 70 Using the ...Close Range (Macro Recording) .. 63 Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect 63 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) . 64 Adjusting the Brightness of the following possible 8 Choosing a disc to suit your purpose 9 How to Default (...
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... in "Recording format" (p.174). HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Capacity Maximum movie recording time External input function DZ-HS903A Approx. 30 GB Approx. 11 hours (FINE mode) Equipped DZ-HS803A Approx. 8 GB Approx. 3 hours (FINE mode) Not equipped About operations using the symbol . How ... For details, refer to delete/edit images using this Instruction Manual This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A models. This manual indicates the cursor operations using the cursor Use the cursor d/c/f/e to Read this camcorder? For details on how to operate the cursor, see "...
... in "Recording format" (p.174). HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Capacity Maximum movie recording time External input function DZ-HS903A Approx. 30 GB Approx. 11 hours (FINE mode) Equipped DZ-HS803A Approx. 8 GB Approx. 3 hours (FINE mode) Not equipped About operations using the symbol . How ... For details, refer to delete/edit images using this Instruction Manual This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A models. This manual indicates the cursor operations using the cursor Use the cursor d/c/f/e to Read this camcorder? For details on how to operate the cursor, see "...
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...microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display of your camcorder to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in this manual. Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the... messages. 10 Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media...
...microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The display messages are omitted in use the LCD display of your camcorder to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in this manual. Refer to the icon headings shown below to check the... messages. 10 Introduction About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media...
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... AUTO button (p.72) DISPLAY button (p.42, 48-49, 52) CARD ACCESS indicator Tripod receptacle Used to attach the camcorder to choose scenes (movies and stills), select menu items and confirm, play/pause, or manually adjust exposure/focus. LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), and bottom Introduction Bottom...
... AUTO button (p.72) DISPLAY button (p.42, 48-49, 52) CARD ACCESS indicator Tripod receptacle Used to attach the camcorder to choose scenes (movies and stills), select menu items and confirm, play/pause, or manually adjust exposure/focus. LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), and bottom Introduction Bottom...
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...;F (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to the camcorder. Plug in this manual. 21 Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Charge Status During charge Charge...
...;F (10ºC) and below +86ºF (30ºC). • Use only the AC adapter/charger which accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to the camcorder. Plug in this manual. 21 Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Charge Status During charge Charge...
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... sleep mode, the QUICK START button lights blue. You can also return to record pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will return to their default settings (p.62, 64-67). - Notes • The ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, do... or changing the media. - In this case, first turn the power switch to "OFF", then turn off the power or shake the camcorder. camcorder enters sleep mode and will automatically turn it takes too long for movies is about one second) by pressing the record button (press again to...
... sleep mode, the QUICK START button lights blue. You can also return to record pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position (approx. 1.5×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will return to their default settings (p.62, 64-67). - Notes • The ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, do... or changing the media. - In this case, first turn the power switch to "OFF", then turn off the power or shake the camcorder. camcorder enters sleep mode and will automatically turn it takes too long for movies is about one second) by pressing the record button (press again to...
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... the next page for details. 16:9 mode EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Program AE White Balance Microphone filter Backlight Compensation Current medium/ input mode Zoom Exposure Manual Focus FINE L IN REC 0:00:00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN REM 1 4 Scene FULL AUTO HDD ACCESS VOLUME 8 : 0 0 AM 12/ ... Movie recording quality Warnings/Messages Current time/date Flash Self-timer External Input (DZ-HS903A) Recording status Movie recording time Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card Remaining number of recordable scenes (DZ-HS903A) Remaining battery level FULL AUTO indicator (p.72) Volume * The above ...
... the next page for details. 16:9 mode EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Program AE White Balance Microphone filter Backlight Compensation Current medium/ input mode Zoom Exposure Manual Focus FINE L IN REC 0:00:00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN REM 1 4 Scene FULL AUTO HDD ACCESS VOLUME 8 : 0 0 AM 12/ ... Movie recording quality Warnings/Messages Current time/date Flash Self-timer External Input (DZ-HS903A) Recording status Movie recording time Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card Remaining number of recordable scenes (DZ-HS903A) Remaining battery level FULL AUTO indicator (p.72) Volume * The above ...
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..."LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode (still capture quality for a movie from a connected external device) is "Field". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode is "Frame". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) 16:9 mode (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) No icon : Off : On Program AE (p.67) No icon : ... Auto : Flash On : Flash Off Self-timer (p.79) (when using Card) No icon : Off : On (Ten-second countdown) External Input (p.78) (DZ-HS903A) L IN : AV input Recording status REC Recording No icon*1 Record pause (lit green) Focus is locked (lit purple when using card (recording sills)) Zoom...
..."LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode (still capture quality for a movie from a connected external device) is "Field". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode is "Frame". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) 16:9 mode (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) No icon : Off : On Program AE (p.67) No icon : ... Auto : Flash On : Flash Off Self-timer (p.79) (when using Card) No icon : Off : On (Ten-second countdown) External Input (p.78) (DZ-HS903A) L IN : AV input Recording status REC Recording No icon*1 Record pause (lit green) Focus is locked (lit purple when using card (recording sills)) Zoom...
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... (p.64) No gauge : Auto : Manual Current medium and its status (p.30) (HDD/DVD/Card) : HDD : Protected HDD : DVD-RAM : Protected DVD-RAM / : DVD-RW (VR mode/VF mode) : Protected DVD-... less, the display will not increase the remaining number of recordable scenes (999 scenes max.*6) is 50 or less. Or DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-HS903A/ DZ-HS803A : +RW : Finalized +RW : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No icon*2 Movie recording quality (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) XTRA : Best quality...
... (p.64) No gauge : Auto : Manual Current medium and its status (p.30) (HDD/DVD/Card) : HDD : Protected HDD : DVD-RAM : Protected DVD-RAM / : DVD-RW (VR mode/VF mode) : Protected DVD-... less, the display will not increase the remaining number of recordable scenes (999 scenes max.*6) is 50 or less. Or DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-HS903A/ DZ-HS803A : +RW : Finalized +RW : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No icon*2 Movie recording quality (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) XTRA : Best quality...
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...Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.170). • Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or sides for best recording results. • When recording with digital zoom, use a ... first press PHOTO/SELECT halfway with the button pressed halfway, compose your shot and fully press PHOTO/SELECT. • If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.64). • Although it is possible to fully press PHOTO/SELECT in sleep mode continues for approximately 30 minutes. Regardless of...
...Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.170). • Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or sides for best recording results. • When recording with digital zoom, use a ... first press PHOTO/SELECT halfway with the button pressed halfway, compose your shot and fully press PHOTO/SELECT. • If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.64). • Although it is possible to fully press PHOTO/SELECT in sleep mode continues for approximately 30 minutes. Regardless of...
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... +RW CARD Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL1 conversion lens, the focusing range at the T (telephoto) side will be careful not to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will prevent you can adjust it manually (Manual Focus). (See also "Difficult auto...the lens surface to infinity. 64 Then remove the lens cap from using the flash. Conversion lens 1 Step-up ring to the camcorder. Turn the "Flash" setting to "Off" (p.72). Various Recording Techniques Attaching the separately sold lenses Attach the step-up ring ...
... +RW CARD Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL1 conversion lens, the focusing range at the T (telephoto) side will be careful not to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will prevent you can adjust it manually (Manual Focus). (See also "Difficult auto...the lens surface to infinity. 64 Then remove the lens cap from using the flash. Conversion lens 1 Step-up ring to the camcorder. Turn the "Flash" setting to "Off" (p.72). Various Recording Techniques Attaching the separately sold lenses Attach the step-up ring ...
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... Subjects lit by pressing d/ c. • When the power is displayed only during manual focusing. During record pause or recording, press e (MF). The icon is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus. 3 • To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in step 2. To return to magnify... the subject. How to focus manually Adjust the focus by a neon sign or spot light which ...
... Subjects lit by pressing d/ c. • When the power is displayed only during manual focusing. During record pause or recording, press e (MF). The icon is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus. 3 • To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in step 2. To return to magnify... the subject. How to focus manually Adjust the focus by a neon sign or spot light which ...
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... the exposure by pressing d/ c. 2 • When the power is automatically adjusted. Various Recording Techniques 66 Adjusting the exposure manually During record pause or recording, press f ( ). The exposure bar appears in brightness such as a white wall Dark subjects Night views HDD RAM -... is turned off, exposure adjustment returns to exposure adjustment, press f. To return to automatic adjustment. The exposure bar appears only during manual adjustment. Exposure Bar 1 FINE 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM 1 2 / 1/2008 • Each time you wish to adjust focus...
... the exposure by pressing d/ c. 2 • When the power is automatically adjusted. Various Recording Techniques 66 Adjusting the exposure manually During record pause or recording, press f ( ). The exposure bar appears in brightness such as a white wall Dark subjects Night views HDD RAM -... is turned off, exposure adjustment returns to exposure adjustment, press f. To return to automatic adjustment. The exposure bar appears only during manual adjustment. Exposure Bar 1 FINE 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM 1 2 / 1/2008 • Each time you wish to adjust focus...
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... Prevents underexposure of the subject in fine weather. In such a case, use Sports mode under fluorescent light, the LCD screen may flicker. The camcorder normally adjusts the color automatically (during Auto). Outdoors To record in very bright conditions, such as at the beach or on a ski slope. ... mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to the recording conditions. Use a tripod for best results. • If you can manually adjust white balance to record in memory even when the power is moving or if camera shake occurs. While the naked eye perceives colors as...
... Prevents underexposure of the subject in fine weather. In such a case, use Sports mode under fluorescent light, the LCD screen may flicker. The camcorder normally adjusts the color automatically (during Auto). Outdoors To record in very bright conditions, such as at the beach or on a ski slope. ... mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to the recording conditions. Use a tripod for best results. • If you can manually adjust white balance to record in memory even when the power is moving or if camera shake occurs. While the naked eye perceives colors as...
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.... Notes • Do not block the infrared sensor with your recording. In such a case, select the appropriate white balance mode or set the white balance manually. • The white balance does not work properly if you turn on the screen (p.42). • The white balance mode is retained in memory even...
.... Notes • Do not block the infrared sensor with your recording. In such a case, select the appropriate white balance mode or set the white balance manually. • The white balance does not work properly if you turn on the screen (p.42). • The white balance mode is retained in memory even...
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...settings 6 in memory until " lights steadily. " stops flashing and The white balance setting is positioned in the digital range (p.62), you . Point the camcorder at the white object so that is retained in "Set" each time the recording conditions change. Thick white paper 1 Press C to end, or to ...5. • The white balance setting selected in "Set" is not translucent. Also if the zoom bar is complete. Setting the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that it fills the screen. Return the zoom to the optical range and redo ...
...settings 6 in memory until " lights steadily. " stops flashing and The white balance setting is positioned in the digital range (p.62), you . Point the camcorder at the white object so that is retained in "Set" each time the recording conditions change. Thick white paper 1 Press C to end, or to ...5. • The white balance setting selected in "Set" is not translucent. Also if the zoom bar is complete. Setting the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that it fills the screen. Return the zoom to the optical range and redo ...
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... recording before turning off the power unless you use this function. We recommend you always intend to their default settings. You can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to use a flash in this function to "On", it is turned On, " " appears in dim lighting, camera shake may easily occur. CARD...
... recording before turning off the power unless you use this function. We recommend you always intend to their default settings. You can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to use a flash in this function to "On", it is turned On, " " appears in dim lighting, camera shake may easily occur. CARD...
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...In this case, change the related setting of a video selector, the TV may not be switched to wide mode automatically.) • If you connect the camcorder to a TV that supports only 4:3 aspect ratio display and play back. It is turned off. 77 Switching still picture quality 1 During record pause, ... system*. * The system that records the information of aspect ratio (16:9/ 4:3) in the gaps between video signals. • If you connect the camcorder to your TV's instruction manual. (Note that if connected by way of the DVD player/recorder (refer to your DVD player/recorder' instruction...
...In this case, change the related setting of a video selector, the TV may not be switched to wide mode automatically.) • If you connect the camcorder to a TV that supports only 4:3 aspect ratio display and play back. It is turned off. 77 Switching still picture quality 1 During record pause, ... system*. * The system that records the information of aspect ratio (16:9/ 4:3) in the gaps between video signals. • If you connect the camcorder to your TV's instruction manual. (Note that if connected by way of the DVD player/recorder (refer to your DVD player/recorder' instruction...
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... input. Viewing on your TV Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is connected. • Refer to your TV's operation manual on how to view playback, recording, and editing on the large screen of this setting.) Press MENU. Turn on your... TV. • When operating the camcorder while viewing your TV screen, using other Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may not fit within the TV ...
... input. Viewing on your TV Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is connected. • Refer to your TV's operation manual on how to view playback, recording, and editing on the large screen of this setting.) Press MENU. Turn on your... TV. • When operating the camcorder while viewing your TV screen, using other Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may not fit within the TV ...