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HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. Keep it is set up. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. Ltd. 2000 Printed in Japan 00-TH (HE) DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISON 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for future reference. QR32454 © Hitachi. Instruction Manual DZ-MV100A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. Keep it is set up. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. Ltd. 2000 Printed in Japan 00-TH (HE) DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISON 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for future reference. QR32454 © Hitachi. Instruction Manual DZ-MV100A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
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...Disc Navigation for editing scenes and play back recorded images and sound, search for scenes you want this manual to be as helpful as needed. Get to know Hitachi. Quick Index Charging Battery Pack 40 Recording Movie 66 Immediately Checking Recorded Scene 93 Connecting to a TV ... so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: • A quick index for desired settings. • Chapter 6, "Connecting DVD camcorder to other devices", explains how to use your business. Read thoroughly before starting to record. • Chapter 4, "Playback", explains how to play lists...
...Disc Navigation for editing scenes and play back recorded images and sound, search for scenes you want this manual to be as helpful as needed. Get to know Hitachi. Quick Index Charging Battery Pack 40 Recording Movie 66 Immediately Checking Recorded Scene 93 Connecting to a TV ... so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: • A quick index for desired settings. • Chapter 6, "Connecting DVD camcorder to other devices", explains how to use your business. Read thoroughly before starting to record. • Chapter 4, "Playback", explains how to play lists...
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...;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 the DVD camcorder. M○ ○a○k○in package. Caution • Before beginning this manual, refer to...
...;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 the DVD camcorder. M○ ○a○k○in package. Caution • Before beginning this manual, refer to...
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... with optional accessories: For optional accessories, follow the instructions. Cautions When Using Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc: When the DVD camcorder is used for a long period of time, the temperature of DVDRAM disc will increase heat inside the AC adapter/charger, which could deteriorate.... • When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow the cautions and instruction manuals attached. Also read from it on again with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could peel off . Use the AC...
... with optional accessories: For optional accessories, follow the instructions. Cautions When Using Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc: When the DVD camcorder is used for a long period of time, the temperature of DVDRAM disc will increase heat inside the AC adapter/charger, which could deteriorate.... • When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow the cautions and instruction manuals attached. Also read from it on again with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could peel off . Use the AC...
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...SNOW Electronic 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 ...
...SNOW Electronic 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 ...
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After pressing FOCUS, use the select dial to manual focus. The menu screen will not function in the still recording mode.) (3) PROG AE button To switch the shooting mode between movie and still. Pressing ... To switch to adjust the exposure. 64 (8) RECORDING MODE switch To switch the recording mode between full auto mode (no disc is in the DVD camcorder. (7) Select dial To adjust program AE, exposure, focus, and LCD screen brightness. This can be used for setting menu items. (4) EXPOSURE button Press this button...
After pressing FOCUS, use the select dial to manual focus. The menu screen will not function in the still recording mode.) (3) PROG AE button To switch the shooting mode between movie and still. Pressing ... To switch to adjust the exposure. 64 (8) RECORDING MODE switch To switch the recording mode between full auto mode (no disc is in the DVD camcorder. (7) Select dial To adjust program AE, exposure, focus, and LCD screen brightness. This can be used for setting menu items. (4) EXPOSURE button Press this button...
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...9675;o○r○d○in the center of (2) Objects that are far and near screen at the center of screen (autofocus). When the DVD camcorder is turned on it 65 which may not be set. Focusing range • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from... lens surface to infinity • On W (wide) side: approximately 3/8" (1 cm) from lens surface to infinity Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light (6) Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall (7) Dark objects (4) Object behind ...
...9675;o○r○d○in the center of (2) Objects that are far and near screen at the center of screen (autofocus). When the DVD camcorder is turned on it 65 which may not be set. Focusing range • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from... lens surface to infinity • On W (wide) side: approximately 3/8" (1 cm) from lens surface to infinity Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light (6) Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall (7) Dark objects (4) Object behind ...
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...9675; c○o○rd○ i○n○g The DVD camcorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen, adjust the focus manually. 1. Tip: • Pressing FOCUS will not change when the DVD camcorder is turned off: After recording with "OFF" setting. Electronic ...image stabilizer Note that the setting of electronic image stabilizer will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. ...
...9675; c○o○rd○ i○n○g The DVD camcorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen, adjust the focus manually. 1. Tip: • Pressing FOCUS will not change when the DVD camcorder is turned off: After recording with "OFF" setting. Electronic ...image stabilizer Note that the setting of electronic image stabilizer will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. ...
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W T 3. Zoom the subject image down to zoom in white background PUSH to fill the screen. 1. Tips • Manual focus is released when the DVD camcorder is turned off. When you zoom up to the subject. The adjusted focus will change from the lens surface, magnifying the image...4. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the DVD camcorder on next time, auto focus will be restored. • To return to your subject only when manually focusing on subject. To restore auto-focus from manual focus not yet locked, press the FOCUS button. Once the subject...
W T 3. Zoom the subject image down to zoom in white background PUSH to fill the screen. 1. Tips • Manual focus is released when the DVD camcorder is turned off. When you zoom up to the subject. The adjusted focus will change from the lens surface, magnifying the image...4. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the DVD camcorder on next time, auto focus will be restored. • To return to your subject only when manually focusing on subject. To restore auto-focus from manual focus not yet locked, press the FOCUS button. Once the subject...
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... the on the screen. Exposure indicator 2. EXPOSURE The exposure indicator will appear on the screen, turn the DVD camcorder off . The adjusted exposure will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. A○ d○ j○u○s○ti○n○g○ E○x○p○...and then turn the Select dial to automatic exposure from locked manual exposure, press the EXPOSURE button twice. 78 Movie quality mode The setting of movie quality mode will not change when the DVD camcorder is complete, press the Select dial. To return to adjust ...
... the on the screen. Exposure indicator 2. EXPOSURE The exposure indicator will appear on the screen, turn the DVD camcorder off . The adjusted exposure will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. A○ d○ j○u○s○ti○n○g○ E○x○p○...and then turn the Select dial to automatic exposure from locked manual exposure, press the EXPOSURE button twice. 78 Movie quality mode The setting of movie quality mode will not change when the DVD camcorder is complete, press the Select dial. To return to adjust ...
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...a○ l○a○n○ce○ ○(A○ U○ ○TO○ ○/○H○O○L○D With this DVD camcorder you can switch the white balance between AUTO and HOLD. Turn the Select dial to display the menu screen. 2. BALANCE HOLD" has been specified.... 4. Mode AUTO HOLD Status of Movie Tips • The exposure setting will be next to automatic exposure from manual exposure not yet locked, press the EXPOSURE button. BALANCE: "AUTO" is always adjusted automatically. The menu screen for setting camera functions...
...a○ l○a○n○ce○ ○(A○ U○ ○TO○ ○/○H○O○L○D With this DVD camcorder you can switch the white balance between AUTO and HOLD. Turn the Select dial to display the menu screen. 2. BALANCE HOLD" has been specified.... 4. Mode AUTO HOLD Status of Movie Tips • The exposure setting will be next to automatic exposure from manual exposure not yet locked, press the EXPOSURE button. BALANCE: "AUTO" is always adjusted automatically. The menu screen for setting camera functions...
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...half way while placing the subject at the center of still recording cannot be switched. 83 The DVD camcorder will also turn the DVD camcorder off (see p. 89). You can also manually focus on the subject (see p. 131). I○n○fo○r○m○a○ti○o○...Power save and change the time until your desired composition is 1280 x 960 pixels only. While holding PHOTO button, pan the DVD camcorder until the DVD camcorder automatically turns off . You can also release power save and discharge of JPEG stills recordable on p. 67). Image quality: The ...
...half way while placing the subject at the center of still recording cannot be switched. 83 The DVD camcorder will also turn the DVD camcorder off (see p. 89). You can also manually focus on the subject (see p. 131). I○n○fo○r○m○a○ti○o○...Power save and change the time until your desired composition is 1280 x 960 pixels only. While holding PHOTO button, pan the DVD camcorder until the DVD camcorder automatically turns off . You can also release power save and discharge of JPEG stills recordable on p. 67). Image quality: The ...
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.... • Self-timer recording : Same function as with movie recording: • Manual focus • Macro recording • Recording image of yourself • Recording by manually adjusting exposure • Recording by manually adjusting white balance I○n○te○ r○v○a○l ○R○e○... interval recording function allows you always record still with the same flash setting. Recording will not change when the DVD camcorder is pressed. Press the MENU button in succession at an interval that you can be made approximately 10 seconds after ...
.... • Self-timer recording : Same function as with movie recording: • Manual focus • Macro recording • Recording image of yourself • Recording by manually adjusting exposure • Recording by manually adjusting white balance I○n○te○ r○v○a○l ○R○e○... interval recording function allows you always record still with the same flash setting. Recording will not change when the DVD camcorder is pressed. Press the MENU button in succession at an interval that you can be made approximately 10 seconds after ...
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...time in the recording pause status to terminate interval recording. chapter 3_Recording 7. The interval recording mode is available at the specified interval while the DVD camcorder is used. It is pressed. 1. Press the MENU button in interval recording is a reference only, not an accurate time. • Dark...; r○ R○ e○ c○o○r○d○in○g You can also press the STOP button in a dark place, or use manual focus to "SELF.", and then press the Select dial. 88 Options will be focused even if electronic flash is turned on the menu screen or...
...time in the recording pause status to terminate interval recording. chapter 3_Recording 7. The interval recording mode is available at the specified interval while the DVD camcorder is used. It is pressed. 1. Press the MENU button in interval recording is a reference only, not an accurate time. • Dark...; r○ R○ e○ c○o○r○d○in○g You can also press the STOP button in a dark place, or use manual focus to "SELF.", and then press the Select dial. 88 Options will be focused even if electronic flash is turned on the menu screen or...
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You can also adjust the focus manually for "SELF. /INT. Press the PHOTO button (shutter). M○ ○a○nu○ a○ l○ly○ F○ o○c○u○si○n○g○S...○l ○R○ec○ o○r○d○in movie recording. 1. ing pause status. FOCUS 89 The self-timer mode is available while the DVD camcorder is slightly different from that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on . Recording Stills 4. You can also check that in ○g The DVD...
You can also adjust the focus manually for "SELF. /INT. Press the PHOTO button (shutter). M○ ○a○nu○ a○ l○ly○ F○ o○c○u○si○n○g○S...○l ○R○ec○ o○r○d○in movie recording. 1. ing pause status. FOCUS 89 The self-timer mode is available while the DVD camcorder is slightly different from that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on . Recording Stills 4. You can also check that in ○g The DVD...
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While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Select dial to press the PHOTO button half way. Manual focus will be released when the DVD camcorder is focused, press the PHOTO Button. When the subject is turned off. 90 Tip: • Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen. chapter 3_Recording "FOCUS" will appear on the screen. 2. With manual focus, you do not need to adjust the focus. 3.
While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Select dial to press the PHOTO button half way. Manual focus will be released when the DVD camcorder is focused, press the PHOTO Button. When the subject is turned off. 90 Tip: • Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen. chapter 3_Recording "FOCUS" will appear on the screen. 2. With manual focus, you do not need to adjust the focus. 3.
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...Perform playback or recording. Turn down . Refer to the TV instruction manual for connections. • Before connecting, make sure that the DVD camcorder is also useful when editing or playing back with Disc Navigation. Turn the DVD camcorder on and set the input selector to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input... a○ ○TV Use the provided AV input/output cable to connect the DVD camcorder to a TV as follows: To input jacks of the DVD camcorder. 3. Viewing on TV Screen Connect this DVD camcorder to a TV and you can also use the S-video cable (generally available) for how...
...Perform playback or recording. Turn down . Refer to the TV instruction manual for connections. • Before connecting, make sure that the DVD camcorder is also useful when editing or playing back with Disc Navigation. Turn the DVD camcorder on and set the input selector to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input... a○ ○TV Use the provided AV input/output cable to connect the DVD camcorder to a TV as follows: To input jacks of the DVD camcorder. 3. Viewing on TV Screen Connect this DVD camcorder to a TV and you can also use the S-video cable (generally available) for how...
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... blinking: Disconnecting it could result. • Hitachi does not guarantee operation in the following are stored in the PC connection software CD-ROM: • USB device driver for this DVD camcorder. When USB hub is supplied to this DVD camcorder via PC connection cable: Use the AC adapter... for an extended time, reading errors could damage the data on disc. • And, thoroughly read the instruction manual of PC connection software. • Connect the DVD camcorder to PC at comfortable room temperature: If movies are transferred at ambient temperature of at least 64 MB • Free...
... blinking: Disconnecting it could result. • Hitachi does not guarantee operation in the following are stored in the PC connection software CD-ROM: • USB device driver for this DVD camcorder. When USB hub is supplied to this DVD camcorder via PC connection cable: Use the AC adapter... for an extended time, reading errors could damage the data on disc. • And, thoroughly read the instruction manual of PC connection software. • Connect the DVD camcorder to PC at comfortable room temperature: If movies are transferred at ambient temperature of at least 64 MB • Free...
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...transmitted incorrectly. Is it difficult to direct sunlight. Focus manually. 65, 74 The DVD camcorder is not exposed to use auto focus with your subject? Focus the subject 74 manually, or release manual focus. 156 Are you attempting to manual focus. From some other devices, such as AV ...selector, the video signal may not be 144 recorded on this DVD camcorder? LCD screen is not correct. In such 142...
...transmitted incorrectly. Is it difficult to direct sunlight. Focus manually. 65, 74 The DVD camcorder is not exposed to use auto focus with your subject? Focus the subject 74 manually, or release manual focus. 156 Are you attempting to manual focus. From some other devices, such as AV ...selector, the video signal may not be 144 recorded on this DVD camcorder? LCD screen is not correct. In such 142...
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.../16" (4.1-49.2 mm) Filter diameter: 1-7/16" (37 mm) Movie: approx. 1-3/4"-20-13/16" (44-528 mm) Still: approx. 1-1/2"-17-15/16" (38-456 mm) Auto/Manual Optical 12X, 48X with digital zoom added 8 lx 0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 180,000 pixels) 3.5-inch color TFT (approx. 200,000 pixels) Electronic type...
.../16" (4.1-49.2 mm) Filter diameter: 1-7/16" (37 mm) Movie: approx. 1-3/4"-20-13/16" (44-528 mm) Still: approx. 1-1/2"-17-15/16" (38-456 mm) Auto/Manual Optical 12X, 48X with digital zoom added 8 lx 0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 180,000 pixels) 3.5-inch color TFT (approx. 200,000 pixels) Electronic type...