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... Checking provided accessories 26 Names of parts 29 DVD-RAM discs 33 Setups 39 Setting the battery 40 Using DVD camcorder with AC adapter/charger 45 Setting up the DVD camcorder 47 Setting date and time 52 Setting up the infrared remote control 54 Using the infrared remote control 55 Recording 57 Basic handling of DVD camcorder 58 Recording movie 66 Useful functions during recording of movie 71 Recording stills 82 Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings 91 Playing back 92 Using Disc Navigation 98 Starting Disc Navigation 100 Buttons used for operating Disc...
... Checking provided accessories 26 Names of parts 29 DVD-RAM discs 33 Setups 39 Setting the battery 40 Using DVD camcorder with AC adapter/charger 45 Setting up the DVD camcorder 47 Setting date and time 52 Setting up the infrared remote control 54 Using the infrared remote control 55 Recording 57 Basic handling of DVD camcorder 58 Recording movie 66 Useful functions during recording of movie 71 Recording stills 82 Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings 91 Playing back 92 Using Disc Navigation 98 Starting Disc Navigation 100 Buttons used for operating Disc...
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... effects 114 Dividing movies 116 Creating new play list 119 Trouble messages 125 DVD Camcorder Settings 129 Switching operating sound on or off 130 Releasing power save/changing off time 131 Changing display format of date and time 132 Initializing all settings to defaults 133 System reset 134 Checking remaining free space on DVD-RAM disc 135 Initializing DVD-RAM disc 136 Updating control information 138 Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices 139 Viewing on TV screen 140 Recording image from other AV devices 142 Transferring data to PC 146...
... effects 114 Dividing movies 116 Creating new play list 119 Trouble messages 125 DVD Camcorder Settings 129 Switching operating sound on or off 130 Releasing power save/changing off time 131 Changing display format of date and time 132 Initializing all settings to defaults 133 System reset 134 Checking remaining free space on DVD-RAM disc 135 Initializing DVD-RAM disc 136 Updating control information 138 Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices 139 Viewing on TV screen 140 Recording image from other AV devices 142 Transferring data to PC 146...
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...;ec○ e○s○s○a○ry○ ○D○e○v○ic○e○s DVD camcorder AC adapter/ charger DZ-ACP1 DC power cable Power cable 8 cm DVD-RAM disc When using a battery pack, charge it back. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the DVD camcorder. 2-1 Attach the terminal device of provided DC power cable to "[ ] movie". 2. Make sure that all accessories are provided in ○g○ ○a○T○ri○...
...;ec○ e○s○s○a○ry○ ○D○e○v○ic○e○s DVD camcorder AC adapter/ charger DZ-ACP1 DC power cable Power cable 8 cm DVD-RAM disc When using a battery pack, charge it back. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the DVD camcorder. 2-1 Attach the terminal device of provided DC power cable to "[ ] movie". 2. Make sure that all accessories are provided in ○g○ ○a○T○ri○...
Owners Guide
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..., and to charge the battery. Power cable: To power the remote control. Lens cap and lens cap string: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD camcorder on the DVD camcorder to hang it before use. Used when transferring image recorded on TV screen, or input or output video from/to another video device. 8 cm DVD-RAM disc: Connect between the DVD camcorder and AC adapter/charger to power the DVD camcorder from AC outlet. 2 "AA" batteries: Attach to the DVD camcorder to PC. This disc has already been formatted. 26...
..., and to charge the battery. Power cable: To power the remote control. Lens cap and lens cap string: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD camcorder on the DVD camcorder to hang it before use. Used when transferring image recorded on TV screen, or input or output video from/to another video device. 8 cm DVD-RAM disc: Connect between the DVD camcorder and AC adapter/charger to power the DVD camcorder from AC outlet. 2 "AA" batteries: Attach to the DVD camcorder to PC. This disc has already been formatted. 26...
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Setting up the battery 40 Using DVD camcorder with AC adapter/charger 45 Setting up the DVD camcorder 47 Setting date and time 52 Setting up the DVD camcorder for recording. When using the DVD camcorder outdoors, you have to use a battery to page 26. Setups Before starting setups, make sure that you will usually have all accessories, referring to power the DVD camcorder. First, while charging the battery, set up the infrared remote control 54 Using the infrared remote control 55 39
Setting up the battery 40 Using DVD camcorder with AC adapter/charger 45 Setting up the DVD camcorder 47 Setting date and time 52 Setting up the DVD camcorder for recording. When using the DVD camcorder outdoors, you have to use a battery to page 26. Setups Before starting setups, make sure that you will usually have all accessories, referring to power the DVD camcorder. First, while charging the battery, set up the infrared remote control 54 Using the infrared remote control 55 39
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... adapter/charger to AC outlet. The POWER indicator on the other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. 1. Connect the plug on the AC adapter/charger will not be possible if the DC power cable is left connected to the AC adapter/charger: Disconnect the DC power cable when charging the battery. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD camcorder. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP16 battery pack provided with this DVD camcorder...
... adapter/charger to AC outlet. The POWER indicator on the other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. 1. Connect the plug on the AC adapter/charger will not be possible if the DC power cable is left connected to the AC adapter/charger: Disconnect the DC power cable when charging the battery. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD camcorder. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP16 battery pack provided with this DVD camcorder...
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... recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes (with model DZ-BP16) or between 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ-BP28), and prepare the type and number of batteries to the AC adapter/charger. Orient the terminal section of battery toward the DC OUT of AC adapter/charger, and while fitting the battery onto the charger, slide it in the recording mode without using any other function...
... recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes (with model DZ-BP16) or between 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ-BP28), and prepare the type and number of batteries to the AC adapter/charger. Orient the terminal section of battery toward the DC OUT of AC adapter/charger, and while fitting the battery onto the charger, slide it in the recording mode without using any other function...
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... device of AC adapter/charger. 3. Caution • Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACP1) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger will light. AC adapter/charger DC power cable Power cable 3 1 4 2 45 The POWER indicator on DVD camcorder. Useing DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/Charger Using DVD Camcorder with the top of battery attachment platform, and, while fitting it onto the DVD camcorder, slide it , playing back recorded video, editing data files, transferring the data to AC outlet. Using other small plug of DC power cable...
... device of AC adapter/charger. 3. Caution • Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACP1) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger will light. AC adapter/charger DC power cable Power cable 3 1 4 2 45 The POWER indicator on DVD camcorder. Useing DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/Charger Using DVD Camcorder with the top of battery attachment platform, and, while fitting it onto the DVD camcorder, slide it , playing back recorded video, editing data files, transferring the data to AC outlet. Using other small plug of DC power cable...
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... remove the battery to turn the DVD camcorder off . Push down the EJECT button: The cover of disc insertion block (hand strap) will open the cover until the beep sound is ○ c 1. POWER Cautions: • Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger until it stops. EJECT 3. Gently open slightly. Press down : Disc could fall out. 49 A click will be heard, which means that the disc is fully open, the disc...
... remove the battery to turn the DVD camcorder off . Push down the EJECT button: The cover of disc insertion block (hand strap) will open the cover until the beep sound is ○ c 1. POWER Cautions: • Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger until it stops. EJECT 3. Gently open slightly. Press down : Disc could fall out. 49 A click will be heard, which means that the disc is fully open, the disc...
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... lock release sound is turned on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder will not come out until it to prevent misoperation. Remove the DVD-RAM disc. Disc guide Hand strap Shutter 5. Tip: • Even when the DVD camcorder is heard, wait for a few moments and then push down the EJECT button, the DVD-RAM disc will change from white to pink at the center of disc insertion block...
... lock release sound is turned on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder will not come out until it to prevent misoperation. Remove the DVD-RAM disc. Disc guide Hand strap Shutter 5. Tip: • Even when the DVD camcorder is heard, wait for a few moments and then push down the EJECT button, the DVD-RAM disc will change from white to pink at the center of disc insertion block...
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... image stabilizer ON Recording mode : Movie : Still When operating zoom (When digital zoom is on) When adjusting exposure When focusing manually : When flash always emits light : When flash does not emit light at all : While flash is being charged : When white balance is held :When microphone filter is on Status of camcorder **** : During recording : During recording pause (No display) *** Recording time * Remaining recordable minutes (when recording movies) ** Remaining number of recordable stills (When recording stills) Battery remaining level When adjusting LCD brightness Message...
... image stabilizer ON Recording mode : Movie : Still When operating zoom (When digital zoom is on) When adjusting exposure When focusing manually : When flash always emits light : When flash does not emit light at all : While flash is being charged : When white balance is held :When microphone filter is on Status of camcorder **** : During recording : During recording pause (No display) *** Recording time * Remaining recordable minutes (when recording movies) ** Remaining number of recordable stills (When recording stills) Battery remaining level When adjusting LCD brightness Message...
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... for video and audio that power is not interrupted while the ACCESS indicator is blinking. • The minimum recordable time of Movie" on the LCD screen, and press the REC button: Recording will set to . 2. Pressing REC again during Recording of movie is approximately 3 seconds. When recording is set the DVD camcorder to record in the viewfinder or on page 71. 3. Caution: • Hitachi cannot be recorded or edited because of movie, see "Useful Functions during recording will...
... for video and audio that power is not interrupted while the ACCESS indicator is blinking. • The minimum recordable time of Movie" on the LCD screen, and press the REC button: Recording will set to . 2. Pressing REC again during Recording of movie is approximately 3 seconds. When recording is set the DVD camcorder to record in the viewfinder or on page 71. 3. Caution: • Hitachi cannot be recorded or edited because of movie, see "Useful Functions during recording will...
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... normally complete writing of file when power is placed in . • The repaired data may be performed normally. Troubleshooting Turn the DVD camcorder off and wait for some reason during recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play list). Trouble Messages Message Drive heat too high Please retry later (1) Error Reading Repair movie file (2) Detected error in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side, or use another recorder is mixed in...
... normally complete writing of file when power is placed in . • The repaired data may be performed normally. Troubleshooting Turn the DVD camcorder off and wait for some reason during recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play list). Trouble Messages Message Drive heat too high Please retry later (1) Error Reading Repair movie file (2) Detected error in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side, or use another recorder is mixed in...
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...the LCD screen: External input mode LINE input AV input S LINE input S-video input Recording mode : Movie : Still (field) : Still (frame) Status of DVD camcorder : During recording : During recording pause (No display)*** Recording time Remaining recordable time (when recording movies)* Remaining number of recordable stills (when recording stills)** Warning when battery remaining level is low When When adjusting adjusting LCD volume brightness Current time Movie quality mode : High video quality : Standard quality Interval/Self-timer Message Current date * Remaining time will...
...the LCD screen: External input mode LINE input AV input S LINE input S-video input Recording mode : Movie : Still (field) : Still (frame) Status of DVD camcorder : During recording : During recording pause (No display)*** Recording time Remaining recordable time (when recording movies)* Remaining number of recordable stills (when recording stills)** Warning when battery remaining level is low When When adjusting adjusting LCD volume brightness Current time Movie quality mode : High video quality : Standard quality Interval/Self-timer Message Current date * Remaining time will...
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..., replace the disc. 38 155 If it may be charged. The POWER indicator on this 144 DVD camcorder. Is the RECORDING MODE switch set to the movie mode. Is the battery attached correctly? If there is set to see Is DC power cable plugged into the AC adapter/ charger? or CHG.80 indicator on AC adapter/ charger blinks during charging. Has the battery been unused for a while to it . Pressing the REC button will not start recording...
..., replace the disc. 38 155 If it may be charged. The POWER indicator on this 144 DVD camcorder. Is the RECORDING MODE switch set to the movie mode. Is the battery attached correctly? If there is set to see Is DC power cable plugged into the AC adapter/ charger? or CHG.80 indicator on AC adapter/ charger blinks during charging. Has the battery been unused for a while to it . Pressing the REC button will not start recording...
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... to remove it . 53 Disc cannot be removed. The date will return the date/time and all setting items on the menu screen to defaults: Reset the date/time and each menu setting item as January 1, 2000 each time power is turned on , or no operation occurs by pressing button. Has the DVD camcorder been left unused for several seconds. Then reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, and operate the DVD 134 camcorder. Has disc rotation stopped? your...
... to remove it . 53 Disc cannot be removed. The date will return the date/time and all setting items on the menu screen to defaults: Reset the date/time and each menu setting item as January 1, 2000 each time power is turned on , or no operation occurs by pressing button. Has the DVD camcorder been left unused for several seconds. Then reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, and operate the DVD 134 camcorder. Has disc rotation stopped? your...
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Major Specifications Major Specifications CCD (number of effective pixels) Lens Focal length (converted to 35 mm camera) Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LCD monitor Electronic image stabilizer Shutter speed Flash Self-timer recording External microphone jack Recording mode Maximum recordable time (on both sides of disc) Maximum number of recordable stills (on both sides of disc) Recording format Audio playback format Recording medium Jacks Battery system Power consumption 1/4-inch interlaced, total number of pixels: approx. 1,100,000 (movie: approx. 720,000: still: ...
Major Specifications Major Specifications CCD (number of effective pixels) Lens Focal length (converted to 35 mm camera) Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LCD monitor Electronic image stabilizer Shutter speed Flash Self-timer recording External microphone jack Recording mode Maximum recordable time (on both sides of disc) Maximum number of recordable stills (on both sides of disc) Recording format Audio playback format Recording medium Jacks Battery system Power consumption 1/4-inch interlaced, total number of pixels: approx. 1,100,000 (movie: approx. 720,000: still: ...
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...battery or disc) 2.18 lbs (approx. 990 g) (when using DZ-BP16 battery) AC adapter/charger, battery, DC power cable, AV input/output cable, infrared remote control, 2 "AA" batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder strap, power cable, 2 ferrite cores, DVD-RAM disc, PC connection cable, PC connection software CD-ROM...Power supply Input capacity DC output Charge output Weight External dimensions (W x H x D) Ambient temperature Allowable relative humidity 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 40 VA (at 100 V) 8.0 V, 2.0 V 8.4 V, 2.2 A approx. 0.61 lbs (approx. 280 g) (AC adapter/ charger)...
...battery or disc) 2.18 lbs (approx. 990 g) (when using DZ-BP16 battery) AC adapter/charger, battery, DC power cable, AV input/output cable, infrared remote control, 2 "AA" batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder strap, power cable, 2 ferrite cores, DVD-RAM disc, PC connection cable, PC connection software CD-ROM...Power supply Input capacity DC output Charge output Weight External dimensions (W x H x D) Ambient temperature Allowable relative humidity 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 40 VA (at 100 V) 8.0 V, 2.0 V 8.4 V, 2.2 A approx. 0.61 lbs (approx. 280 g) (AC adapter/ charger)...
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... Removing from DVD camcorder ..... 42 Setting up 40 Beep 130 Built-in battery 53 Buttons and switches used when recording .... 64 Buttons used for playback 92 B/W (special sffect 114 C Camera (input select 142 Cautions when storing 24 Cautions when using 20 Cleaning 150 Control information 138 Connecting To other AV device 142 To PC 148 To TV 140 Copyright 25 D Date and time Changing display format 132 Setting 52 Defaults 133 Disc Navigation 98 Index Display Information LCD...
... Removing from DVD camcorder ..... 42 Setting up 40 Beep 130 Built-in battery 53 Buttons and switches used when recording .... 64 Buttons used for playback 92 B/W (special sffect 114 C Camera (input select 142 Cautions when storing 24 Cautions when using 20 Cleaning 150 Control information 138 Connecting To other AV device 142 To PC 148 To TV 140 Copyright 25 D Date and time Changing display format 132 Setting 52 Defaults 133 Disc Navigation 98 Index Display Information LCD...
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... recording (line 144 Opening 60 List of setting items 134 M Macro recording 75 Manual focus When recording movie 74 When recording still 89 Menu 68 Messages Camcorder 151 Disc Navigation 125 Microphone (external 80 Microphone filter 81 Mode 1 111 Mode 2 111 Movie mode 66 Movie quality mode 77 N Names of parts 29 Number of yourself 76 Recording line-input image 143 RECORDING MODE switch 64 Recording movie 66 Recording pause 59 Recording sound 80 Recording sound with external microphone .. 80 Remote control 55 Repeat play 106 Reset Settings 133 System 134 out display...
... recording (line 144 Opening 60 List of setting items 134 M Macro recording 75 Manual focus When recording movie 74 When recording still 89 Menu 68 Messages Camcorder 151 Disc Navigation 125 Microphone (external 80 Microphone filter 81 Mode 1 111 Mode 2 111 Movie mode 66 Movie quality mode 77 N Names of parts 29 Number of yourself 76 Recording line-input image 143 RECORDING MODE switch 64 Recording movie 66 Recording pause 59 Recording sound 80 Recording sound with external microphone .. 80 Remote control 55 Repeat play 106 Reset Settings 133 System 134 out display...