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... cause electric shock. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of copyrighted materials. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of higher class than 1. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Identifications of its picture elements (pixels) are ...marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may appear...
... cause electric shock. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of copyrighted materials. Avoid using and storing the battery pack in -home videotaping of higher class than 1. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Identifications of its picture elements (pixels) are ...marks. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may appear...
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...) To power the remote control. WARNING Keep this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to fully charge the battery before use this battery away from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. DC power cord To power the camcorder from an AC outlet, use . If swallowed, ...AC adapter/ charger to protect the lens. Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to the AC outlet. The DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from external AV devices using this cable to the PC using the USB cable. 13 Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) ...
...) To power the remote control. WARNING Keep this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to fully charge the battery before use this battery away from the camcorder on the CDROM onto your new Hitachi Camcorder. DC power cord To power the camcorder from an AC outlet, use . If swallowed, ...AC adapter/ charger to protect the lens. Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to the AC outlet. The DZ-HS903A can input audio and video signals from external AV devices using this cable to the PC using the USB cable. 13 Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) ...
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... accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to a wall outlet. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Plug in this manual. 21 Charge Status During charge Charge ... For details on the charge status of the AC adapter/charger allows you to the AC adapter/charger. Terminal at bottom z Charge status of the battery pack The CHARGE indicator of the battery pack. Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to check on charging time,...
... accompanied your camcorder or direct replacement as listed in the power cable to a wall outlet. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Note Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected. Plug in this manual. 21 Charge Status During charge Charge ... For details on the charge status of the AC adapter/charger allows you to the AC adapter/charger. Terminal at bottom z Charge status of the battery pack The CHARGE indicator of the battery pack. Let's Get Started Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to check on charging time,...
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... the camcorder Always turn the power off before disconnecting the power supply. Notes • The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is required in some foreign countries. An AC plug adapter is attached to the AC... adapter/charger. If you need one, purchase it . 38 AC 200-240V AC Plug Adapter (not provided...
... the camcorder Always turn the power off before disconnecting the power supply. Notes • The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is required in some foreign countries. An AC plug adapter is attached to the AC... adapter/charger. If you need one, purchase it . 38 AC 200-240V AC Plug Adapter (not provided...
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... save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will return to their default settings (p.62, 64-67). - Notes • After recording, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger until "m" lights green in the LCD monitor. 46 In this case, first turn the power switch to "OFF", then turn off if standby in...
... save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will return to their default settings (p.62, 64-67). - Notes • After recording, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger until "m" lights green in the LCD monitor. 46 In this case, first turn the power switch to "OFF", then turn off if standby in...
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... At time of purchase of the following settings: Auto: See above. If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to the camcorder as a power source, the demonstration will be restored ("AUTO" or "OFF"). Select "Initial... the camcorder. Press the confirmation button. Off: Turns off the demonstration function. Notes • If a battery pack is connected to a PC. 61 ten minutes, after turning on the power and set to "Auto...if "Demo Mode" is set the camcorder to: • HDD, or • the medium (DVD or SD memory card) which is set to "Auto". Changing the demo mode setting or watching the...
... At time of purchase of the following settings: Auto: See above. If you connect the AC adapter/ charger to the camcorder as a power source, the demonstration will be restored ("AUTO" or "OFF"). Select "Initial... the camcorder. Press the confirmation button. Off: Turns off the demonstration function. Notes • If a battery pack is connected to a PC. 61 ten minutes, after turning on the power and set to "Auto...if "Demo Mode" is set the camcorder to: • HDD, or • the medium (DVD or SD memory card) which is set to "Auto". Changing the demo mode setting or watching the...
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..." Dubs all those recorded on the HDD, for finalization *2 Two DVDs are as follows: VIDEO Mode XTRA Required time*1 Approx. 23 mins.*2 FINE STD Approx. 15 mins. z Be sure to use the AC adapter/ charger to a DVD. Time required for dubbing Required time estimates for dubbing z The maximum... been dubbed. Dubbing is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will not be dubbed will vary depending on the DVD used (p.176). z Set the "Category" to "Un Dubbed" if you wish to a DVD, beginning with a battery connected. z Dub marks " " appear for a scene that has not been dubbed yet. Approx....
..." Dubs all those recorded on the HDD, for finalization *2 Two DVDs are as follows: VIDEO Mode XTRA Required time*1 Approx. 23 mins.*2 FINE STD Approx. 15 mins. z Be sure to use the AC adapter/ charger to a DVD. Time required for dubbing Required time estimates for dubbing z The maximum... been dubbed. Dubbing is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will not be dubbed will vary depending on the DVD used (p.176). z Set the "Category" to "Un Dubbed" if you wish to a DVD, beginning with a battery connected. z Dub marks " " appear for a scene that has not been dubbed yet. Approx....
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... Dubbing starts. Dubbing Menu 3 New All Date Select Dubbing the scene which were recorded to the HDD and have not yet been dubbed to DVD. When another blank disc appears. Press , press MENU, select "Scene" "Dubbing" "Dubbing Menu", and then press the confirmation button. ...finalize the disc continuously after dubbing is needed to finalize. The dubbing menu appears. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you delete the dubbed scenes 9 appears. •...
... Dubbing starts. Dubbing Menu 3 New All Date Select Dubbing the scene which were recorded to the HDD and have not yet been dubbed to DVD. When another blank disc appears. Press , press MENU, select "Scene" "Dubbing" "Dubbing Menu", and then press the confirmation button. ...finalize the disc continuously after dubbing is needed to finalize. The dubbing menu appears. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you delete the dubbed scenes 9 appears. •...
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... setting. Select "YES", then press the 8 confirmation button. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 7 mode) or DVD-R, you to leave them on DVD 83 Select "YES" to finalize or "NO" not to "HDD" (p.24). Replace...
... setting. Select "YES", then press the 8 confirmation button. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 7 mode) or DVD-R, you to leave them on DVD 83 Select "YES" to finalize or "NO" not to "HDD" (p.24). Replace...
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...the 4 confirmation button. Check the screen for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.34). Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen 8 requesting another disc is used as a power source. 2...starts. Press , press MENU, select "Scene" "Dubbing" "Dubbing Menu", and then press the confirmation button. 84 If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 6 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "NO". 10 Remove the disc. • Or press C to erase the dubbed ...
...the 4 confirmation button. Check the screen for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.34). Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen 8 requesting another disc is used as a power source. 2...starts. Press , press MENU, select "Scene" "Dubbing" "Dubbing Menu", and then press the confirmation button. 84 If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 6 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, select "NO". 10 Remove the disc. • Or press C to erase the dubbed ...
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... • You can choose multiple scenes. • You can also use PHOTO/ SELECT to end. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 8 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.34). After the dubbing is complete...DUBBING. Check the screen for dubbing by pressing the confirmation button. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete. Dubbing starts. Dubbing on DVD Dubbing Scenes Selected ("Select") You can select your favorite scenes from the Disc Navigation ...
... • You can choose multiple scenes. • You can also use PHOTO/ SELECT to end. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 8 mode) or DVD-R, you wish to leave them on the HDD, for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.34). After the dubbing is complete...DUBBING. Check the screen for dubbing by pressing the confirmation button. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is complete. Dubbing starts. Dubbing on DVD Dubbing Scenes Selected ("Select") You can select your favorite scenes from the Disc Navigation ...
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... if a battery pack is used . *2 Varies depending on the length of recordings. Connect the AC adapter/charger to enable further recording/dubbing. Finalize? (Approx. 3min.) YES NO ENTER * * 1 2 *1 Displayed only when a DVD-R is being...DVD is used as a power source. 2 Press , and then press MENU. z Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded, but not finalized, on the Other Devices 120 A l l P r o g r a ms 0 01/ 015 PLAY PHOTO SELECT Finalized DVD Viewing on a recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi into this camcorder. Select "DVD Setting" "Finalize DVD...
... if a battery pack is used . *2 Varies depending on the length of recordings. Connect the AC adapter/charger to enable further recording/dubbing. Finalize? (Approx. 3min.) YES NO ENTER * * 1 2 *1 Displayed only when a DVD-R is being...DVD is used as a power source. 2 Press , and then press MENU. z Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded, but not finalized, on the Other Devices 120 A l l P r o g r a ms 0 01/ 015 PLAY PHOTO SELECT Finalized DVD Viewing on a recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi into this camcorder. Select "DVD Setting" "Finalize DVD...
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.../User/Library/Preferences/ com.PIXELA.ImageMixer 3.DVDCAM.plist z /Library/Receipts/ImageMixer 3 for the AC adapter/charger and the USB cable. Precautions When Connecting to a PC z When connecting the camcorder to Your PC ...In particular, if an error occurs while writing to DVD-R, the disc will depend on the login user name. • Administrative privileges are required... make sure that the camcorder does not overheat. 145 Connecting to a PC, use the battery pack, if the camcorder power is lit or flashing, your valuable recorded data may be ...
.../User/Library/Preferences/ com.PIXELA.ImageMixer 3.DVDCAM.plist z /Library/Receipts/ImageMixer 3 for the AC adapter/charger and the USB cable. Precautions When Connecting to a PC z When connecting the camcorder to Your PC ...In particular, if an error occurs while writing to DVD-R, the disc will depend on the login user name. • Administrative privileges are required... make sure that the camcorder does not overheat. 145 Connecting to a PC, use the battery pack, if the camcorder power is lit or flashing, your valuable recorded data may be ...
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...data now? (Do not remove the disc while the camcorder is not possible using the HDD, a battery can be lost . • Since all movies, and then all stills, are arranged in video file, but it . Removing the disc will automatically repair the (2) Found error in alphabetical order.... Messages If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the following cautions: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the camcorder when repairing data. Selecting "YES" will deactivate the file image file. Repair is (3) Data error in case of ...
...data now? (Do not remove the disc while the camcorder is not possible using the HDD, a battery can be lost . • Since all movies, and then all stills, are arranged in video file, but it . Removing the disc will automatically repair the (2) Found error in alphabetical order.... Messages If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the following cautions: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the camcorder when repairing data. Selecting "YES" will deactivate the file image file. Repair is (3) Data error in case of ...
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... to delete multiple scenes with different which can use another disc. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page There was no scene which Video mode/ VIDEO Modes and aspect ratios (16:9/4:3) cannot be sure to format the disc. This message will erase all the selected scenes have ... of the HDD in the NTSC recorded by a battery. DVD. 31, 32 This DVD is displayed. 167, 174 This DVD cannot be A disc that cannot be destroyed. - If this message is This camcorder can be repaired when the camcorder is charger. If this message appears, try to "HDD", ...
... to delete multiple scenes with different which can use another disc. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page There was no scene which Video mode/ VIDEO Modes and aspect ratios (16:9/4:3) cannot be sure to format the disc. This message will erase all the selected scenes have ... of the HDD in the NTSC recorded by a battery. DVD. 31, 32 This DVD is displayed. 167, 174 This DVD cannot be A disc that cannot be destroyed. - If this message is This camcorder can be repaired when the camcorder is charger. If this message appears, try to "HDD", ...
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.../charger is If the battery is completely drained (for a while to begin charging normally and the CHARGE indicator will deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of time or frequently. Additional Information 157 Is the DC power cord connected to make any trouble with your dealer. A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW...
.../charger is If the battery is completely drained (for a while to begin charging normally and the CHARGE indicator will deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of time or frequently. Additional Information 157 Is the DC power cord connected to make any trouble with your dealer. A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW...
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...and then turn on again. Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power turns off . Is the battery charged? You can also specify "Power Save: Off" to 60 save battery power. will automatically turn off unexpectedly. Additional Information 158 Power goes off . If 30 minutes or...screen. To restart recording, turn it will automatically turn it . Power cannot be turned off , disc. Detach the battery pack or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger, then press RESET. Is Power Save set to recognize a camcorder is displayed on again. And then, turn on ...
...and then turn on again. Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power turns off . Is the battery charged? You can also specify "Power Save: Off" to 60 save battery power. will automatically turn off unexpectedly. Additional Information 158 Power goes off . If 30 minutes or...screen. To restart recording, turn it will automatically turn it . Power cannot be turned off , disc. Detach the battery pack or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger, then press RESET. Is Power Save set to recognize a camcorder is displayed on again. And then, turn on ...
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... for repair (if the battery charge indicator shows more than half charge). 38 Depending on the situation, it could take from the moving rapidly, select "Sports" from a few minutes to several hours for Follow the on again. - You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder to the...rapidly are using the HDD and an error occurs in a bright blurred during environment, you can be repaired after you connect the AC adapter/charger to manual focus. The LCD screen Did you wish to repair. Focus is not a malfunction. The removed disc can reduce blur. 67 ...
... for repair (if the battery charge indicator shows more than half charge). 38 Depending on the situation, it could take from the moving rapidly, select "Sports" from a few minutes to several hours for Follow the on again. - You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder to the...rapidly are using the HDD and an error occurs in a bright blurred during environment, you can be repaired after you connect the AC adapter/charger to manual focus. The LCD screen Did you wish to repair. Focus is not a malfunction. The removed disc can reduce blur. 67 ...
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...long period of the cursor and bar graph on , or no operation occurs by pressing any button. The internal backup memory battery may be discharged. 60 Connect the AC power adapter/charger to "SD". 41 - there is no disc in the camcorder while the power switch is inserted. - the disc navigation... the camcorder been subjected to "Off". (Lid will not open.) Remove the disc. 21, 38 DVD-RW (VF Finalize the DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW using mode)/DVD-R/+RW the camcorder. during playback No scene can be damaged. time? there is no SD memory card in the camcorder while the ...
...long period of the cursor and bar graph on , or no operation occurs by pressing any button. The internal backup memory battery may be discharged. 60 Connect the AC power adapter/charger to "SD". 41 - there is no disc in the camcorder while the power switch is inserted. - the disc navigation... the camcorder been subjected to "Off". (Lid will not open.) Remove the disc. 21, 38 DVD-RW (VF Finalize the DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW using mode)/DVD-R/+RW the camcorder. during playback No scene can be damaged. time? there is no SD memory card in the camcorder while the ...
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...mechanism. • No operation can In the following cases, it . 34 Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn on ? indicator on • Is the camcorder set . 17 The lithium battery may be closed. card is greatly different from - No image appears on this • When ...In playback mode, did the last scene viewed end in the remote control? Some vibrations are These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/DVD felt or slight sound is subjected to sleep mode? until operation is possible: because the • Immediately after a disc or card is...
...mechanism. • No operation can In the following cases, it . 34 Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn on ? indicator on • Is the camcorder set . 17 The lithium battery may be closed. card is greatly different from - No image appears on this • When ...In playback mode, did the last scene viewed end in the remote control? Some vibrations are These vibrations or sound are caused by HDD/DVD felt or slight sound is subjected to sleep mode? until operation is possible: because the • Immediately after a disc or card is...