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Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. QR34014 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2002 Printed in Japan OF-G(Y) Keep it is set up. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. Instruction Manual DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for future reference.
Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it handy for buying a Hitachi product. QR34014 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2002 Printed in Japan OF-G(Y) Keep it is set up. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. Instruction Manual DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for future reference.
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Get to know Hitachi. Quick Index Charging Battery 31 Recording Movie 42 Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ... 44 Functions Available with Disc Navigation .... 67 Connecting to a TV and Viewing 90 Connecting to Your PC 94 ■ Type of difference DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A Movie recording mode XTRA*/FINE/STD/LPCM**...(JPEG) 1,280 × 960 1,024 × 768 * Only with DVD-RAM disk ** Only with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual, and get to know your business. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD...
Get to know Hitachi. Quick Index Charging Battery 31 Recording Movie 42 Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ... 44 Functions Available with Disc Navigation .... 67 Connecting to a TV and Viewing 90 Connecting to Your PC 94 ■ Type of difference DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A Movie recording mode XTRA*/FINE/STD/LPCM**...(JPEG) 1,280 × 960 1,024 × 768 * Only with DVD-RAM disk ** Only with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual, and get to know your business. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD...
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...For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER 6 Read This First 7 About This Manual 10 Checking Provided Accessories 11 Names of Parts 12 Viewing Demonstration 16 Features of DVD video camera/recorder ...... 17 Versatile Functions...View by Specifying It (Go To 46 Zooming 47 Focusing When Recording Movie 48 Macro Recording 48 Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording 49 Adjusting Exposure Manually 50 On-Screen Information 51 Information Display During Recording ....... 51 Information Display During Playback ......... 53 ...
...For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER 6 Read This First 7 About This Manual 10 Checking Provided Accessories 11 Names of Parts 12 Viewing Demonstration 16 Features of DVD video camera/recorder ...... 17 Versatile Functions...View by Specifying It (Go To 46 Zooming 47 Focusing When Recording Movie 48 Macro Recording 48 Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording 49 Adjusting Exposure Manually 50 On-Screen Information 51 Information Display During Recording ....... 51 Information Display During Playback ......... 53 ...
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button ● Notation of images that they look different from those you use. About This Manual ● Photographs in this manual: Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for the following explanation. Some items do not appear with DVD-RAM disc, ...9679; and marks beside headings: This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with the DZ-MV200A. ● About joystick: Operation Notation in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in this manual You can tilt it will determine the results. English 10 Normally, move it up, down to...
button ● Notation of images that they look different from those you use. About This Manual ● Photographs in this manual: Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for the following explanation. Some items do not appear with DVD-RAM disc, ...9679; and marks beside headings: This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with the DZ-MV200A. ● About joystick: Operation Notation in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in this manual You can tilt it will determine the results. English 10 Normally, move it up, down to...
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...) 5 SELECT button (p. 70) 6 MENU button (p. 54, 71) Press this button and hold it , and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to operate the DVD video camera/ recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 8 Infrared receiver (p. 29) When the remote control is not loaded...
...) 5 SELECT button (p. 70) 6 MENU button (p. 54, 71) Press this button and hold it , and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to operate the DVD video camera/ recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 8 Infrared receiver (p. 29) When the remote control is not loaded...
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...) Press this button to start LCD screen brightness adjustment. _ EXPOSURE button (p. 50) Press this button to adjust the exposure. { FOCUS button (p. 49) To switch between manual focus and auto-focus. | Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons (p. 41, 44) To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc. } BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) To...
...) Press this button to start LCD screen brightness adjustment. _ EXPOSURE button (p. 50) Press this button to adjust the exposure. { FOCUS button (p. 49) To switch between manual focus and auto-focus. | Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons (p. 41, 44) To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc. } BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) To...
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... data is very near any object or inside the AC adapter which could deteriorate. • When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow the cautions and instruction manuals attached. English 21 Also read from it : Repair of the disc will increase heat inside any of case could peel off while the CHARGE/ACCESS...
... data is very near any object or inside the AC adapter which could deteriorate. • When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow the cautions and instruction manuals attached. English 21 Also read from it : Repair of the disc will increase heat inside any of case could peel off while the CHARGE/ACCESS...
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... and thereafter will light. Note: When recording in use the optional video light (model DZ-LD9). Note: Sound is consumed at the same level as during recording pause battery power...recording pause status for video and audio that this DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the instruction manual of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that cannot be responsible for approximately 5 minutes, it ... off . Note: See page 64 for details. Turn on the switch on page 110. Note: Hitachi cannot be recorded or edited because of Record LED (recording indicator) On/Off. To restart recording,...
... and thereafter will light. Note: When recording in use the optional video light (model DZ-LD9). Note: Sound is consumed at the same level as during recording pause battery power...recording pause status for video and audio that this DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the instruction manual of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that cannot be responsible for approximately 5 minutes, it ... off . Note: See page 64 for details. Turn on the switch on page 110. Note: Hitachi cannot be recorded or edited because of Record LED (recording indicator) On/Off. To restart recording,...
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... camera/recorder off. Note: When the power switch is possible only on DVD-RAM disc. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO" to the instruction manual of 1280 × 960 pixels (on DZMV230A), 1024 × 768 pixels (on PC [JPEG image of Video Flash for emitting light Automatically emits light... Note: If the power switch is recommended that appears 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 × 480 704 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 ...
... camera/recorder off. Note: When the power switch is possible only on DVD-RAM disc. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO" to the instruction manual of 1280 × 960 pixels (on DZMV230A), 1024 × 768 pixels (on PC [JPEG image of Video Flash for emitting light Automatically emits light... Note: If the power switch is recommended that appears 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 × 480 704 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 ...
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...will be automatically focused (see p. 48): Objects not in the center of screen and automatically focuses on a subject image off . Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Dark objects English Object behind glass with little variation in the viewfinder or on...Objects with water droplets, dirt on it. FOCUS button buttons Note: Pressing FOCUS will alter nate between manual focus and auto focus. which may not be restored. Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at ...
...will be automatically focused (see p. 48): Objects not in the center of screen and automatically focuses on a subject image off . Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Dark objects English Object behind glass with little variation in the viewfinder or on...Objects with water droplets, dirt on it. FOCUS button buttons Note: Pressing FOCUS will alter nate between manual focus and auto focus. which may not be restored. Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at ...
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EXPOSURE button buttons Note: Pressing EXPOSURE will r eturn to start recording. English 50 Note: The exposure setting will alter nate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will appear on the screen. The exposure indicator will appear on the LCD screen... indicator 2 Use the buttons to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the screen. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure...
EXPOSURE button buttons Note: Pressing EXPOSURE will r eturn to start recording. English 50 Note: The exposure setting will alter nate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will appear on the screen. The exposure indicator will appear on the LCD screen... indicator 2 Use the buttons to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the screen. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure...
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... mode) No display : Emits light automatically : Always emits light White balance : No light emission No display : Auto WB : Hold Manual focus No display:Autofocus MF :Manual focus Self-timer (only in still recording mode) No display : Self-timer OFF : Self-timer ON (count is from 10 seconds)... may not 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 Operating status REC : During recording :...
... mode) No display : Emits light automatically : Always emits light White balance : No light emission No display : Auto WB : Hold Manual focus No display:Autofocus MF :Manual focus Self-timer (only in still recording mode) No display : Self-timer OFF : Self-timer ON (count is from 10 seconds)... may not 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 Operating status REC : During recording :...
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...can also display only part of the VCR to a position other than "VCR2". If this , set the input selector to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). English 91 Note: Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording will appear on the TV screen. Refer...VIDEO" or " PHOTO" to switch the display status. Turn down TV volume in record mode, or feedback could result. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may malfunction. Refer to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. Note: When copy-guarded disc is useful when operating the DVD video...
...can also display only part of the VCR to a position other than "VCR2". If this , set the input selector to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). English 91 Note: Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording will appear on the TV screen. Refer...VIDEO" or " PHOTO" to switch the display status. Turn down TV volume in record mode, or feedback could result. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may malfunction. Refer to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. Note: When copy-guarded disc is useful when operating the DVD video...
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...DVD playback software (PowerDVD XP) English 95 See the instruction manual of DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit for the DVD video cam- Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit Using the DZ-WINPC3(W) optional PC kit, you can capture the data of ...and transfer it to PC. era/recorder • UDF2.01 file system (InstantWrite) • Software using the DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit, the PC must satisfy the following conditions: • Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Me...are numerous types of images recorded on the PC to disc. Hitachi will occasionally update compatibility information on Internet for PCs with your PC*.
...DVD playback software (PowerDVD XP) English 95 See the instruction manual of DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit for the DVD video cam- Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit Using the DZ-WINPC3(W) optional PC kit, you can capture the data of ...and transfer it to PC. era/recorder • UDF2.01 file system (InstantWrite) • Software using the DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit, the PC must satisfy the following conditions: • Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Me...are numerous types of images recorded on the PC to disc. Hitachi will occasionally update compatibility information on Internet for PCs with your PC*.
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... a range of the number (xxxx), and then consult your dealer. Delete several scenes. Message (1) Error has occurred. Please restart. (2) Error has occurred. Please read the manual (4) ERROR xxxx Control Information Error. Select multiple scenes. Scenes over limit. Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Error has occurred. before reusing it, or use AC adapter...
... a range of the number (xxxx), and then consult your dealer. Delete several scenes. Message (1) Error has occurred. Please restart. (2) Error has occurred. Please read the manual (4) ERROR xxxx Control Information Error. Select multiple scenes. Scenes over limit. Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Error has occurred. before reusing it, or use AC adapter...
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... TBC circuit is not correct. Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. If the DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. 49 Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to " VIDEO" or " PHOTO" 40 again. The DVD video camera...to match the connected jacks. Symptom Focus is used for playback. 106 During playback English Symptom Pressing the REC button will not start recording. Focus manually. 49 Does "MF" appear? Use soft, dry cloth to it . Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to clean it ...
... TBC circuit is not correct. Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. If the DVD video camera/recorder is set to manual focus. 49 Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to " VIDEO" or " PHOTO" 40 again. The DVD video camera...to match the connected jacks. Symptom Focus is used for playback. 106 During playback English Symptom Pressing the REC button will not start recording. Focus manually. 49 Does "MF" appear? Use soft, dry cloth to it . Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to clean it ...
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...) 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-240x with digital zoom added 0.5 lx (When Low Light mode is selected) 0.3 lx (When Low Light mode is selected) English Viewfinder LCD... Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (1,280 × 960 pixels on DZ-MV230A, 1,024 × 768 pixels on DZ-MV200A) Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard (when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM is selected) MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, ...
...) 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-240x with digital zoom added 0.5 lx (When Low Light mode is selected) 0.3 lx (When Low Light mode is selected) English Viewfinder LCD... Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (1,280 × 960 pixels on DZ-MV230A, 1,024 × 768 pixels on DZ-MV200A) Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard (when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM is selected) MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, ...
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... Supplies Battery pack (DZ-BP16) Battery pack (DZ-BP28) • If you use the video light, you will need a battery pack (DZ-BP16, DZ-BP28 (sold separately)), in addition to the battery used in the DVD video camera/recorder. • When using optional accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. Miscellaneous...
... Supplies Battery pack (DZ-BP16) Battery pack (DZ-BP28) • If you use the video light, you will need a battery pack (DZ-BP16, DZ-BP28 (sold separately)), in addition to the battery used in the DVD video camera/recorder. • When using optional accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. Miscellaneous...