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DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for future reference. Instruction Manual DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. 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) 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.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for future reference. Instruction Manual DZ-MV230A DZ-MV200A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. 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) 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.
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Get to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear...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** FINE/STD/LPCM** CCD (Number of total pixels) 1,100,000 680...,000 Number of still image pixels (JPEG) 1,280 × 960 1,024 × 768 * Only with DVD-RAM disk ** Only with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual...
Get to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear...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** FINE/STD/LPCM** CCD (Number of total pixels) 1,100,000 680...,000 Number of still image pixels (JPEG) 1,280 × 960 1,024 × 768 * Only with DVD-RAM disk ** Only with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual...
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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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... identify the functions and operation to enter the selection. Understand that appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Note: The DZ-MV230A displays are used for explanation of cancel button: Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu... 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. button ● Notation of images that they look different from those you will be used for DVD-R disc.
... identify the functions and operation to enter the selection. Understand that appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Note: The DZ-MV230A displays are used for explanation of cancel button: Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu... 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. button ● Notation of images that they look different from those you will be used for DVD-R disc.
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... crystal display (inside) (p. 40) " OPEN button (p. 40) Press this button and hold it , and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 4 Disc guide (p. 37) 5 SELECT button (p. 70) 6 MENU button (p. 54, 71) Press this receiver will appear even if disc...
... crystal display (inside) (p. 40) " OPEN button (p. 40) Press this button and hold it , and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 4 Disc guide (p. 37) 5 SELECT button (p. 70) 6 MENU button (p. 54, 71) Press this receiver will appear even if disc...
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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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... indicator 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. Do not turn it on again with the disc cartridge or caddy loaded in it: Repair of the disc will be executed. If the...
... indicator 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. Do not turn it on again with the disc cartridge or caddy loaded in it: Repair of the disc will be executed. If the...
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... it to "POWER OFF", and then set the power switch to " VIDEO". Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to the instruction manual of any defect. Note: When recording in a dark place, it is left in the recording pause status for details. Note: Take care that ...this microphone is not blocked. Note: Hitachi cannot be changed . The " " mark in use the optional video light (model DZ-LD9). Note: Sound is being displayed. Note: See page 64 for video and audio that you use ...
... it to "POWER OFF", and then set the power switch to " VIDEO". Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to the instruction manual of any defect. Note: When recording in a dark place, it is left in the recording pause status for details. Note: Take care that ...this microphone is not blocked. Note: Hitachi cannot be changed . The " " mark in use the optional video light (model DZ-LD9). Note: Sound is being displayed. Note: See page 64 for video and audio that you use ...
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... LCD). 3 Press the REC button. Make sure 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 × 480 704 ×... rear, it is recommended that you light a subject when recording in clear focus even if the Video Flash is selected). a still to be viewed on DZ-MV200A)]. Once the DVD video camera/recorder starts to be displayed. English gram AE has been set to the instruction...
... LCD). 3 Press the REC button. Make sure 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 × 480 704 ×... rear, it is recommended that you light a subject when recording in clear focus even if the Video Flash is selected). a still to be viewed on DZ-MV200A)]. Once the DVD video camera/recorder starts to be displayed. English gram AE has been set to the instruction...
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... Objects with water droplets, dirt on it Night view 49 Note: Be sure to zoom up to your subject only when manually focusing on the screen. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Dark objects English Object behind glass with little variation in brightness, ...be restored. If you want to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in the center of screen and automatically focuses on it . T W Manual Focus icon 2 Press the zoom lever down to "T" control side to zoom in the recording pause status. With auto focus, no indication will ...
... Objects with water droplets, dirt on it Night view 49 Note: Be sure to zoom up to your subject only when manually focusing on the screen. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Dark objects English Object behind glass with little variation in brightness, ...be restored. If you want to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in the center of screen and automatically focuses on it . T W Manual Focus icon 2 Press the zoom lever down to "T" control side to zoom in the recording pause status. With auto focus, no indication will ...
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... to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the recording pause status. English 50 You can also adjust the exposure manually when the subject is turned off. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will alter...
... to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the recording pause status. English 50 You can also adjust the exposure manually when the subject is turned off. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will alter...
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... on a device other than 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)...
... on a device other than 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)...
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However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may malfunction. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting...on the TV screen. Refer to "Switching OnScreen Display Output On or Off" on . Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). Viewing on TV Screen Use the provided AV input/output cable to connect the DVD video ... camera/recorder is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Set the power switch to " VIDEO" or " PHOTO" to turn the...
However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may malfunction. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting...on the TV screen. Refer to "Switching OnScreen Display Output On or Off" on . Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). Viewing on TV Screen Use the provided AV input/output cable to connect the DVD video ... camera/recorder is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Set the power switch to " VIDEO" or " PHOTO" to turn the...
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Hitachi will occasionally update compatibility information on Internet for PCs with which the PC kit can be operated: See "Conditions for using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit" shown below and information on Internet, for whether or not the PC kit can be used with your PC*. Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit Using the DZ-WINPC3... 95 Capturing Data for PC You can capture the data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and transfer it to PC. See the instruction manual of PC, including those personally assembled. You can also write video data edited on the PC to disc. era/recorder • UDF2.01 ...
Hitachi will occasionally update compatibility information on Internet for PCs with which the PC kit can be operated: See "Conditions for using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit" shown below and information on Internet, for whether or not the PC kit can be used with your PC*. Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit Using the DZ-WINPC3... 95 Capturing Data for PC You can capture the data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and transfer it to PC. See the instruction manual of PC, including those personally assembled. You can also write video data edited on the PC to disc. era/recorder • UDF2.01 ...
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... dirty. Disc may occur between the recorded image and scene information. The number of the number (xxxx) and consult your dealer. xxxx. Please read the manual (4) ERROR xxxx Control Information Error. Mismatch may be combined, and then combine them . 25 31, 34 83 83 English The number of the number (xxxx...
... dirty. Disc may occur between the recorded image and scene information. The number of the number (xxxx) and consult your dealer. xxxx. Please read the manual (4) ERROR xxxx Control Information Error. Mismatch may be combined, and then combine them . 25 31, 34 83 83 English The number of the number (xxxx...
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...of this DVD video camera/recorder? Has scene been edited by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder set to manual focus. 49 Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Clean the disc. 23 Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS... screen. Check whether the correct input was selected on this DVD video camera/recorder is used for playback. 106 Playback picture is not correct. Focus manually. 49 Does "MF" appear? Use soft, dry cloth to it . Is TV input selector set its input selector to " VIDEO" or " ...
...of this DVD video camera/recorder? Has scene been edited by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder set to manual focus. 49 Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Clean the disc. 23 Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS... screen. Check whether the correct input was selected on this DVD video camera/recorder is used for playback. 106 Playback picture is not correct. Focus manually. 49 Does "MF" appear? Use soft, dry cloth to it . Is TV input selector set its input selector to " VIDEO" or " ...
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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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...30 °C) when connected to PC 16.8-140 °F (-20-60 °C) approx. 670 g (without battery or disc) approx. 830 g (when using DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) battery) AC adapter, battery, AV input/output cable, infrared remote control, 2 "AA" batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap...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 ...
...30 °C) when connected to PC 16.8-140 °F (-20-60 °C) approx. 670 g (without battery or disc) approx. 830 g (when using DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) battery) AC adapter, battery, AV input/output cable, infrared remote control, 2 "AA" batteries for remote control, lens cap, lens cap...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 ...