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... WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT PLUG. If the camcorder is dangerous to the inside part of this unit. Refer all servicing to cause electrical shock. Important Information F○o○r○ Y...9675;o○u○r○ S○a○f○e○ty The POWER switch turns the DVD camcorder on and off . Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the ...
... WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT PLUG. If the camcorder is dangerous to the inside part of this unit. Refer all servicing to cause electrical shock. Important Information F○o○r○ Y...9675;o○u○r○ S○a○f○e○ty The POWER switch turns the DVD camcorder on and off . Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the ...
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... to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is equipped with a polarized alternating - To prevent electric shock do not use of DVD camcorder and accessory equipment. Please read before operating your video product and keep it replaced by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to...
... to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is equipped with a polarized alternating - To prevent electric shock do not use of DVD camcorder and accessory equipment. Please read before operating your video product and keep it replaced by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to...
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... This First To guide you, we've included following seven chapters. • Chapter 1, "Introduction", guides you how to use your DVD camcorder efficiently, and explains the overview of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 10). Read thoroughly before starting to record. • ... want this manual to record movies, still pictures, etc. We appreciate your DVD camcorder for the information you are in trouble. Refer to each item as possible, so it includes two easy ways to know Hitachi. Get to find the information you need: • A quick index for recording...
... This First To guide you, we've included following seven chapters. • Chapter 1, "Introduction", guides you how to use your DVD camcorder efficiently, and explains the overview of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 10). Read thoroughly before starting to record. • ... want this manual to record movies, still pictures, etc. We appreciate your DVD camcorder for the information you are in trouble. Refer to each item as possible, so it includes two easy ways to know Hitachi. Get to find the information you need: • A quick index for recording...
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...Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger 7 Read This First 8 Trial Record and Play Back 12 Before You Begin 17 Features of DVD camcorder 18 Cautions when using 20 Cautions when storing 24 Suggestions and restrictions 25 About this text 25 Checking provided accessories 26 Names of parts ... 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...
...Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger 7 Read This First 8 Trial Record and Play Back 12 Before You Begin 17 Features of DVD camcorder 18 Cautions when using 20 Cautions when storing 24 Suggestions and restrictions 25 About this text 25 Checking provided accessories 26 Names of parts ... 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...
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... scenes (Skip 109 Attaching title 111 Adding special 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...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 Subsidiary Information...
... scenes (Skip 109 Attaching title 111 Adding special 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...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 Subsidiary Information...
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...beginning this manual, refer to "Checking Provided Accessories" on DVD camcorder. For actual take, thoroughly read "Setups" and "Recording" to ensure correct use of provided DC power cable to the DVD camcorder. 2-1 Attach the terminal device of the DVD camcorder. N○ ○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 or refferring to "[ ] ...
...beginning this manual, refer to "Checking Provided Accessories" on DVD camcorder. For actual take, thoroughly read "Setups" and "Recording" to ensure correct use of provided DC power cable to the DVD camcorder. 2-1 Attach the terminal device of the DVD camcorder. N○ ○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 or refferring to "[ ] ...
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...recording POWER pause mode. (The date is set to adjust focus (see p. 52). Set the current date and time (see p.59). When the DVD camcorder is turned on the LCD screen. 5. For details on setting, refer to check the image on , an image will appear in "Using Disc Navigation"...the switch down: The red indicator of programs and scenes that are described in the viewfinder, and the DVD camcorder will start to recognize the disc: After approximately 25 seconds, the DVD camcorder will be correctly recorded. While holding the button at the factory.) Tip: • To view subject image...
...recording POWER pause mode. (The date is set to adjust focus (see p. 52). Set the current date and time (see p.59). When the DVD camcorder is turned on the LCD screen. 5. For details on setting, refer to check the image on , an image will appear in "Using Disc Navigation"...the switch down: The red indicator of programs and scenes that are described in the viewfinder, and the DVD camcorder will start to recognize the disc: After approximately 25 seconds, the DVD camcorder will be correctly recorded. While holding the button at the factory.) Tip: • To view subject image...
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...;y○in the recording pause mode. Press the button while in ○ g○ ○It○ B○ a○ c○k 1. Stop playback. The DVD camcorder will play back recorded images in full scale or wish to the recording pause mode. Wait a few seconds until the indica- Start recording. Turn power... off. 6. Pressing the button will go out. Do not remove the battery pack or AC adapter/ charger from the DVD camcorder until the indicator turns off . While holding button at the center of the button will terminate playback and set the DVD...
...;y○in the recording pause mode. Press the button while in ○ g○ ○It○ B○ a○ c○k 1. Stop playback. The DVD camcorder will play back recorded images in full scale or wish to the recording pause mode. Wait a few seconds until the indica- Start recording. Turn power... off. 6. Pressing the button will go out. Do not remove the battery pack or AC adapter/ charger from the DVD camcorder until the indicator turns off . While holding button at the center of the button will terminate playback and set the DVD...
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Before You Begin Features of DVD camcorder 18 Cautions when using 20 Cautions when storing 24 Suggestions and restrictions 25 About this text 25 Checking provided accessories 26 Names of parts 29 DVD-RAM discs 33 17
Before You Begin Features of DVD camcorder 18 Cautions when using 20 Cautions when storing 24 Suggestions and restrictions 25 About this text 25 Checking provided accessories 26 Names of parts 29 DVD-RAM discs 33 17
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...that is capable of holding approximately 2.8 GB data using the 12 times optical zoom multiplied by simply switching the recording mode. Features of DVD Camcorder R○ e○ c○o○rd○ i○n○g○ o○ n○ ○D○V○D○ -○R○A○...; a○ m○ ○co○ r○d○e○r○ A○ l○o○n○e○ ○ ○ This DVD camcorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. With the DVD-RAM disc you to easily attach a title or special video effect to store your...
...that is capable of holding approximately 2.8 GB data using the 12 times optical zoom multiplied by simply switching the recording mode. Features of DVD Camcorder R○ e○ c○o○rd○ i○n○g○ o○ n○ ○D○V○D○ -○R○A○...; a○ m○ ○co○ r○d○e○r○ A○ l○o○n○e○ ○ ○ This DVD camcorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. With the DVD-RAM disc you to easily attach a title or special video effect to store your...
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Features of DVD Camcorder U○ s○ i○n○g○w○ ○ith○ ○V○a○r○io○u○s○ D○ e○ v○ i○ce○ s Connect this DVD camcorder to print the recorded image. or connect it to a video printer (generally available) to your TV and you can also transfer the recorded movies and stills to PC. 19 You can enjoy the playback picture with your family and friends on the large TV screen;
Features of DVD Camcorder U○ s○ i○n○g○w○ ○ith○ ○V○a○r○io○u○s○ D○ e○ v○ i○ce○ s Connect this DVD camcorder to print the recorded image. or connect it to a video printer (generally available) to your TV and you can also transfer the recorded movies and stills to PC. 19 You can enjoy the playback picture with your family and friends on the large TV screen;
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... Crystal Display (LCD) panel is subject to the monitor screen and that no water droplets adhere to severe vibrations or impact. 20 Hold the DVD camcorder correctly: Do not hold by the LCD monitor as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. More than 99.99% of current... a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with any force, hit it, or puncture it on again. • Do not place the DVD camcorder with a sharp object. • If you attempt to invert its direction before changing its direction. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD...
... Crystal Display (LCD) panel is subject to the monitor screen and that no water droplets adhere to severe vibrations or impact. 20 Hold the DVD camcorder correctly: Do not hold by the LCD monitor as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. More than 99.99% of current... a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with any force, hit it, or puncture it on again. • Do not place the DVD camcorder with a sharp object. • If you attempt to invert its direction before changing its direction. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD...
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...: The surface of normally recorded video and audio, noise could malfunction. No water or oil! Do not use the DVD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: If the DVD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near TV or radio: This could cause noise to direct sunlight...: This could cause malfunctions. Cautions When Using No sand or dust! During playback of the DVD camcorder will be hot. Do not point directly at the sun: • If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD...
...: The surface of normally recorded video and audio, noise could malfunction. No water or oil! Do not use the DVD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: If the DVD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near TV or radio: This could cause noise to direct sunlight...: This could cause malfunctions. Cautions When Using No sand or dust! During playback of the DVD camcorder will be hot. Do not point directly at the sun: • If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD...
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... cooled room or vehicle, condensation (vapor in temperatures is designed and produced for a while before using it again. Do not use the DVD camcorder for a long uninterrupted period of DVD-RAM drive when removing disc cartridge, etc., laser light could cause it in a dry place for an... the battery connecting terminals, which could damage your eyes. before using insecticide. Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gas: Using it to insecticide: Insecticide entering the DVD camcorder could occur on the lens, wipe it for at least 1-2 hours before using it again. 22 If...
... cooled room or vehicle, condensation (vapor in temperatures is designed and produced for a while before using it again. Do not use the DVD camcorder for a long uninterrupted period of DVD-RAM drive when removing disc cartridge, etc., laser light could cause it in a dry place for an... the battery connecting terminals, which could damage your eyes. before using insecticide. Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gas: Using it to insecticide: Insecticide entering the DVD camcorder could occur on the lens, wipe it for at least 1-2 hours before using it again. 22 If...
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... thinner: • The coating of case could peel off or the case could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault. 23 ACCESS If the DVD camcorder is turned off while the ACCESS indicator is turned off while the ACCESS indicator is blinking: The ACCESS indicator is blinking to damage the data...; Plug or unplug PC connection cable. • Remove DVD-RAM disc. 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 any of the following so as not to show...
... thinner: • The coating of case could peel off or the case could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault. 23 ACCESS If the DVD camcorder is turned off while the ACCESS indicator is turned off while the ACCESS indicator is blinking: The ACCESS indicator is blinking to damage the data...; Plug or unplug PC connection cable. • Remove DVD-RAM disc. 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 any of the following so as not to show...
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... magnetism or intense vibrations: This could cause malfunctions. It is recommended that you leave the DVD camcorder in a dusty place: Dust entering the DVD camcorder could cause malfunctions. Detach the battery from DVD camcorder and store it in the hot season. If the humidity is high, the lens could become ...moldy, and the DVD camcorder could shorten its life. 24 Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: The temperature inside a...
... magnetism or intense vibrations: This could cause malfunctions. It is recommended that you leave the DVD camcorder in a dusty place: Dust entering the DVD camcorder could cause malfunctions. Detach the battery from DVD camcorder and store it in the hot season. If the humidity is high, the lens could become ...moldy, and the DVD camcorder could shorten its life. 24 Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: The temperature inside a...
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...recording pause status" is described for any damages caused when a recording is not made normally or the recorded contents cannot be restored. Also, Hitachi will not be used without DVD-RAM disc being inserted. 25 Copyright: The data recorded on the LCD monitor in this text: Photographs ... following text, the menu screen will not compensate for the explanation of a defect in the DVD camcorder cannot be played back because of a defect in this text. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: Hitachi will also appear if you actually view in the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
...recording pause status" is described for any damages caused when a recording is not made normally or the recorded contents cannot be restored. Also, Hitachi will not be used without DVD-RAM disc being inserted. 25 Copyright: The data recorded on the LCD monitor in this text: Photographs ... following text, the menu screen will not compensate for the explanation of a defect in the DVD camcorder cannot be played back because of a defect in this text. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: Hitachi will also appear if you actually view in the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
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...the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP16): AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACP1): DC power cable: Portable power supply for this DVD camcorder: Charge it from household AC outlet, and to PC. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM1W): Connect this device between household AC outlet... and AC adapter/ charger. 2 Ferrite cores: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to control the DVD camcorder from a distance. PC Connection Software CDROM PC Connection ...
...the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP16): AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACP1): DC power cable: Portable power supply for this DVD camcorder: Charge it from household AC outlet, and to PC. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM1W): Connect this device between household AC outlet... and AC adapter/ charger. 2 Ferrite cores: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to control the DVD camcorder from a distance. PC Connection Software CDROM PC Connection ...
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Push the both sides of DVD camcorder. 1. Tip: • When recording, attach the lens cap to pass through the hole in the lens cap and attach it over the lens. chapter 1_Before ... and attach it to pass through the 2 slots. Caution: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD comcorder, to the DVD camcorder. 2. Use the string to attach the cap to protect the lens.
Push the both sides of DVD camcorder. 1. Tip: • When recording, attach the lens cap to pass through the hole in the lens cap and attach it over the lens. chapter 1_Before ... and attach it to pass through the 2 slots. Caution: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD comcorder, to the DVD camcorder. 2. Use the string to attach the cap to protect the lens.
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...; t○a○n○d○a○rd Most 12 cm DVD-RAM discs marketed as of third-quarter, 2000 conform to this DVD camcorder, a world first, as a home use DVD camcorder. (as for each of image, sound and data are proceeding with the same density and 1.4 GB storage per side is 2.6 GB. An...
...; t○a○n○d○a○rd Most 12 cm DVD-RAM discs marketed as of third-quarter, 2000 conform to this DVD camcorder, a world first, as a home use DVD camcorder. (as for each of image, sound and data are proceeding with the same density and 1.4 GB storage per side is 2.6 GB. An...