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...Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. Get to know Hitachi. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack, and set the date/time. • The section on "...9632; Type of difference DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A Movie recording mode XTRA*/FINE/STD/LPCM** FINE/STD/LPCM** CCD (Number of total pixels) 1,100,000 680,000 Number of contents directing you use most often (this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The ...
...Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. Get to know Hitachi. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack, and set the date/time. • The section on "...9632; Type of difference DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A Movie recording mode XTRA*/FINE/STD/LPCM** FINE/STD/LPCM** CCD (Number of total pixels) 1,100,000 680,000 Number of contents directing you use most often (this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The ...
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... Using Menu Screen ...... 85 Displaying Information Using Menu Screen 86 Disc Management 87 Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc (Capacity 87 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc 87 Updating Control Information 88 Finalizing Disc 89 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play 89 Connecting to Other Devices Viewing on TV ... Devices .... 92 Connecting to Other AV Device 92 Recording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device 93 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC 94 Capturing Data for PC 95 Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit 95 Using Disc on PC 97 Subsidiary Information Cleaning 98...
... Using Menu Screen ...... 85 Displaying Information Using Menu Screen 86 Disc Management 87 Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc (Capacity 87 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc 87 Updating Control Information 88 Finalizing Disc 89 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play 89 Connecting to Other Devices Viewing on TV ... Devices .... 92 Connecting to Other AV Device 92 Recording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device 93 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC 94 Capturing Data for PC 95 Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit 95 Using Disc on PC 97 Subsidiary Information Cleaning 98...
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... expression "press the button" will be used in this text. ● and marks beside headings: This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with the DZ-MV200A. ● About joystick: Operation Notation in this manual You can tilt it will determine the results. Refer.... About This Manual ● Photographs in this manual: Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for DVD-R disc. Some items do not appear with DVD-RAM disc, or operation only necessary for the following explanation. English 10 Understand that appear in the viewfinder or...
... expression "press the button" will be used in this text. ● and marks beside headings: This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with the DZ-MV200A. ● About joystick: Operation Notation in this manual You can tilt it will determine the results. Refer.... About This Manual ● Photographs in this manual: Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for DVD-R disc. Some items do not appear with DVD-RAM disc, or operation only necessary for the following explanation. English 10 Understand that appear in the viewfinder or...
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However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on DZ-MV230A only) Disc Scene Program Play List Function Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete Switch Play Title Delete Edit Skip Select Detail Capacity Format ... \ X 88 X \ 89 Repeat Play \ \ 89 Others English 17 X: Unavailable (* Except for LPCM mode) (** Except for XTRA mode, which can be set on whether DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc is used Reference DVD-RAM DVD-R page Program AE \ \ 54 Setup White Bal. \ \ 55 EIS \ \ 56 Dig.Zoom \ \ 57 VIDEO Mode \* \** 58 Input Source \ \ 59 Setup PHOTO...
However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on DZ-MV230A only) Disc Scene Program Play List Function Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete Switch Play Title Delete Edit Skip Select Detail Capacity Format ... \ X 88 X \ 89 Repeat Play \ \ 89 Others English 17 X: Unavailable (* Except for LPCM mode) (** Except for XTRA mode, which can be set on whether DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc is used Reference DVD-RAM DVD-R page Program AE \ \ 54 Setup White Bal. \ \ 55 EIS \ \ 56 Dig.Zoom \ \ 57 VIDEO Mode \* \** 58 Input Source \ \ 59 Setup PHOTO...
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... conventional camcorders. English 18 You can finalize a recorded DVD-R disc on the LCD screen. Disc Navigation allows you can record movies of 1,100,000 pixels (680,000 pixels for recording. Using disc allows you can create an entire movie on this DVD video camera/recorder for DZ-MV200A), high-quality movies and stills (on DVD-RAM disc...
... conventional camcorders. English 18 You can finalize a recorded DVD-R disc on the LCD screen. Disc Navigation allows you can record movies of 1,100,000 pixels (680,000 pixels for recording. Using disc allows you can create an entire movie on this DVD video camera/recorder for DZ-MV200A), high-quality movies and stills (on DVD-RAM disc...
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... cannot be damaged. Also, Hitachi will not compensate for : • Hitachi will not be deleted. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place near a heater. Do not store the DVD video camera/ recorder in a place where the humidity is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc for some demonstrations, performances...
... cannot be damaged. Also, Hitachi will not compensate for : • Hitachi will not be deleted. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place near a heater. Do not store the DVD video camera/ recorder in a place where the humidity is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc for some demonstrations, performances...
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... Ver. 1.0, DVD-R (3.9 G) Ver. 1.0, DVDR (4.7 G) for Authoring Ver. 2.0, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CDR, CD-RW, CD, CD-ROM, MO, MD, iD, LD, floppy disk, etc. ● Initializing (formatting) DVD-RAM Discs This DVD video camera/recorder can use 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use. vironment where...cm DVDR disc, the disc must be used continuously, turn off the DVD video camera/recorder once, and then turn off the DVD video cam- Note: It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with the UDF 2.01 file system : ...
... Ver. 1.0, DVD-R (3.9 G) Ver. 1.0, DVDR (4.7 G) for Authoring Ver. 2.0, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CDR, CD-RW, CD, CD-ROM, MO, MD, iD, LD, floppy disk, etc. ● Initializing (formatting) DVD-RAM Discs This DVD video camera/recorder can use 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use. vironment where...cm DVDR disc, the disc must be used continuously, turn off the DVD video camera/recorder once, and then turn off the DVD video cam- Note: It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with the UDF 2.01 file system : ...
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... the disc instruction sheet for details on both sides inward, hold the center of disc on this DVD video camera/recorder again. No writing of recorded data. placed in plastic case provided. Hitachi cannot be lost. The two lock pins are at the bottom left corners of sides A and ...recorder, recording or playback may not operate normally, when the disc re- Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD video camera/recorder can be replaced in the direction of cartridge. Perform the following : • Before replacing the disc in ...
... the disc instruction sheet for details on both sides inward, hold the center of disc on this DVD video camera/recorder again. No writing of recorded data. placed in plastic case provided. Hitachi cannot be lost. The two lock pins are at the bottom left corners of sides A and ...recorder, recording or playback may not operate normally, when the disc re- Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD video camera/recorder can be replaced in the direction of cartridge. Perform the following : • Before replacing the disc in ...
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If you intend to the scheduled recording time and conditions. ● DVD-RAM disc storage capacity Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc Movie quality mode XTRA (VBR*1) FINE (MPEG2, approx. 6 Mbps) STD (MPEG2, approx. 3 Mbps) Recordable time approx. 36-120 minutes(varies depending ... in the MPEG audio layer 2 format, which is an optional format of disc. Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Up to 999 stills per side (when recording only stills) ● Recordable time on DVD-R disc Movie quality mode FINE (MPEG2, approx. 6 Mbps) STD (MPEG2, approx. 3 Mbps) LPCM* (MPEG2, ...
If you intend to the scheduled recording time and conditions. ● DVD-RAM disc storage capacity Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc Movie quality mode XTRA (VBR*1) FINE (MPEG2, approx. 6 Mbps) STD (MPEG2, approx. 3 Mbps) Recordable time approx. 36-120 minutes(varies depending ... in the MPEG audio layer 2 format, which is an optional format of disc. Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Up to 999 stills per side (when recording only stills) ● Recordable time on DVD-R disc Movie quality mode FINE (MPEG2, approx. 6 Mbps) STD (MPEG2, approx. 3 Mbps) LPCM* (MPEG2, ...
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...marked. To record on side [B], turn the cartridge over. 4 Insert the disc, in it stops. The cover of side on DVD-RAM* or DVD-R disc. * When using an uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it is op- If you want to the illustration shown below . English 37 DISC EJECT button How to "POWER OFF... has a mark: Insert it correctly referring to record faces the hand strap. posite to set the disc in cartridge or caddy, into the DVD video camera/recorder: Insert it with the label side up . Inserting and Ejecting Disc Inserting Disc With this mark forward. Power switch 3 Gently...
...marked. To record on side [B], turn the cartridge over. 4 Insert the disc, in it stops. The cover of side on DVD-RAM* or DVD-R disc. * When using an uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it is op- If you want to the illustration shown below . English 37 DISC EJECT button How to "POWER OFF... has a mark: Insert it correctly referring to record faces the hand strap. posite to set the disc in cartridge or caddy, into the DVD video camera/recorder: Insert it with the label side up . Inserting and Ejecting Disc Inserting Disc With this mark forward. Power switch 3 Gently...
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...When using DVD-RAM disc The subject image will appear in the following discs are being displayed, press the button, or when message "Format the disc now?" When the cover of a day) - Disc with the recording surface facing the inside of the disc will start. Finalized DVD-R disc ... case of disc The disc will appear in the viewfinder and disc recognition will start. After formatting, message "DVD-R disc, Video mode cannot be displayed: - Once formatted, a DVD-R disc can be changed " will enter the recording pause status. However, if data from the previous recording ...
...When using DVD-RAM disc The subject image will appear in the following discs are being displayed, press the button, or when message "Format the disc now?" When the cover of a day) - Disc with the recording surface facing the inside of the disc will start. Finalized DVD-R disc ... case of disc The disc will appear in the viewfinder and disc recognition will start. After formatting, message "DVD-R disc, Video mode cannot be displayed: - Once formatted, a DVD-R disc can be changed " will enter the recording pause status. However, if data from the previous recording ...
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... to er move the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator on the cover of DVD video camera/recorder facing down the DISC EJECT button. Note: Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to... the disc will open the cover until it stops. Note: Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could fall out. 4 Remove the disc. Note: If you...white to pink at the shutter will be very high. Hold the disc by the sound that you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : If you push down the DISC EJECT button, the disc will be removed. 2 ...
... to er move the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator on the cover of DVD video camera/recorder facing down the DISC EJECT button. Note: Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to... the disc will open the cover until it stops. Note: Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could fall out. 4 Remove the disc. Note: If you...white to pink at the shutter will be very high. Hold the disc by the sound that you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off : If you push down the DISC EJECT button, the disc will be removed. 2 ...
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... on microphone and start . To external microphone jack 42 When recognition is left in use the optional video light (model DZ-LD9). Recording will start recording. Note: Hitachi cannot be changed. The " " mark in a dark place, it will light. Refer to " VIDEO". To set...blinking. Note: The power switch can be made while "DISC ACCESS" is approximately 3 seconds. Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the LCD screen will change to lock movie recording: ...
... on microphone and start . To external microphone jack 42 When recognition is left in use the optional video light (model DZ-LD9). Recording will start recording. Note: Hitachi cannot be changed. The " " mark in a dark place, it will light. Refer to " VIDEO". To set...blinking. Note: The power switch can be made while "DISC ACCESS" is approximately 3 seconds. Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the LCD screen will change to lock movie recording: ...
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Note: Recording of still images is possible only on DVD-RAM disc. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO" to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in ...recommended that you light a subject when recording in image on the subject brightness. The DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). ● Image quality Model Still image External input still image DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A JPEG MPEG JPEG MPEG 1,280 × 960 1,024 × 768 704 ×...
Note: Recording of still images is possible only on DVD-RAM disc. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO" to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in ...recommended that you light a subject when recording in image on the subject brightness. The DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). ● Image quality Model Still image External input still image DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A JPEG MPEG JPEG MPEG 1,280 × 960 1,024 × 768 704 ×...
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...when a disc that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder No display**** Movie recording mode XTRA : Highest quality (only when using DVD-RAM disc in DZ-MV230A) LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when using DVD-R disc) FINE : High quality STD : Standard ...(only in movie recording mode) Exposure correction Disc type : DVD-RAM : DVD-R : DVD-RAM (write-protected) : DVD-R (write-protected) : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted. 51 Information Display During Recording ...
...when a disc that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder No display**** Movie recording mode XTRA : Highest quality (only when using DVD-RAM disc in DZ-MV230A) LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when using DVD-R disc) FINE : High quality STD : Standard ...(only in movie recording mode) Exposure correction Disc type : DVD-RAM : DVD-R : DVD-RAM (write-protected) : DVD-R (write-protected) : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted. 51 Information Display During Recording ...
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Block-like noise) 58 Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Mode Choose the movie quality from "XTRA" (only with DVD-RAM disc on the "Record Functions Setup" screen, and then press the button. 4 Press the MENU button. Options will be attached to appear in the "...joystick to choose "VIDEO Mode" on DZ-MV230A), "FINE", "STD" and "LPCM" (only with DVD-R disc). The menu screen will not change even after the DVD video camera/recorder is recommended that you record critical subjects in the "XTRA" or "FINE" mode when you are using a DVD-RAM disc, or in the recording pause ...
Block-like noise) 58 Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Mode Choose the movie quality from "XTRA" (only with DVD-RAM disc on the "Record Functions Setup" screen, and then press the button. 4 Press the MENU button. Options will be attached to appear in the "...joystick to choose "VIDEO Mode" on DZ-MV230A), "FINE", "STD" and "LPCM" (only with DVD-R disc). The menu screen will not change even after the DVD video camera/recorder is recommended that you record critical subjects in the "XTRA" or "FINE" mode when you are using a DVD-RAM disc, or in the recording pause ...
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...the DZ-MV230A only: The recordable times will be attached to other devices or record images input from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you cannot switch the movie quality mode during still recording. Input Selection If you wish to the quality mode first used DVD-RAM DVD-R ...XTRA* approx. 18~60 min - corder is effective only during movie recording: Switching the mode will not work during recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will vary depending on one side of "...
...the DZ-MV230A only: The recordable times will be attached to other devices or record images input from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you cannot switch the movie quality mode during still recording. Input Selection If you wish to the quality mode first used DVD-RAM DVD-R ...XTRA* approx. 18~60 min - corder is effective only during movie recording: Switching the mode will not work during recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will vary depending on one side of "...
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... then press the button. Still external input mode 4 Press the MENU button. Frame suits recording of less moving video subjects, despite high image quality. The DVD video camera/recorder can check the still recording format of external input image by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with little... frequently moving video. You can record an external image with movement. Changing Method for Recording Stills You can record stills of externally input images on a DVD-RAM disc in the recording pause status.
... then press the button. Still external input mode 4 Press the MENU button. Frame suits recording of less moving video subjects, despite high image quality. The DVD video camera/recorder can check the still recording format of external input image by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with little... frequently moving video. You can record an external image with movement. Changing Method for Recording Stills You can record stills of externally input images on a DVD-RAM disc in the recording pause status.
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... screen. G Playback of first scene on disc, and after approx. 5 minutes the thumbnail screen will always start from the first image of still images (with DVD-RAM disc only): Still images will be canceled, and then press the SELECT button. See below for at least one English second. Note: To release all...
... screen. G Playback of first scene on disc, and after approx. 5 minutes the thumbnail screen will always start from the first image of still images (with DVD-RAM disc only): Still images will be canceled, and then press the SELECT button. See below for at least one English second. Note: To release all...
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Play List Switch (p. 75) Play (p. 75) Create (p. 74) Edit (p. 77) Title (p. 79) Delete (p. 79) Program Switch (p. 72) Play (p. 72) Title (p. 73) Scene Delete (p. 80) Edit Fade (p. 81) Combine (p. 83) Divide (p. 83) Move (p. 84) Skip (p. 85) Select (p. 85) Detail (p. 86) Disc Others Capacity (p. 87) Format Disc (p. 87) Update Control Info. (p. 88) Repeat Play (p. 89) Program Switch (p. 72) Play (p. 72) Disc * Capacity (p. 87) Finalize Disc (p. 89) Scene Select (p. 85) Detail (p. 86) Others Repeat Play (p. 89) * Will not appear when a finalized disc is loaded. Understanding ...
Play List Switch (p. 75) Play (p. 75) Create (p. 74) Edit (p. 77) Title (p. 79) Delete (p. 79) Program Switch (p. 72) Play (p. 72) Title (p. 73) Scene Delete (p. 80) Edit Fade (p. 81) Combine (p. 83) Divide (p. 83) Move (p. 84) Skip (p. 85) Select (p. 85) Detail (p. 86) Disc Others Capacity (p. 87) Format Disc (p. 87) Update Control Info. (p. 88) Repeat Play (p. 89) Program Switch (p. 72) Play (p. 72) Disc * Capacity (p. 87) Finalize Disc (p. 89) Scene Select (p. 85) Detail (p. 86) Others Repeat Play (p. 89) * Will not appear when a finalized disc is loaded. Understanding ...