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... 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** FINE/STD/LPCM** CCD (Number of total... and playback of this DVD video camera/recorder - We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack,...
... 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** FINE/STD/LPCM** CCD (Number of total... and playback of this DVD video camera/recorder - We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack,...
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... Accessories 11 Names of Parts 12 Viewing Demonstration 16 Features of DVD video camera/recorder ...... 17 Versatile Functions Available 17 Recording on Disc 18 Recording Movie and Still 18 Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image 18 Editing in Various Ways on DVD video camera/recorder Alone 18 ...recorder with AC Adapter 34 English Setting Date and Time 35 Changing Display Format of Date and Time 36 Inserting and Ejecting Disc 37 Inserting Disc 37 Removing Disc 39 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD video camera/ recorder 40 Turning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder On 40 Opening LCD ...
... Accessories 11 Names of Parts 12 Viewing Demonstration 16 Features of DVD video camera/recorder ...... 17 Versatile Functions Available 17 Recording on Disc 18 Recording Movie and Still 18 Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image 18 Editing in Various Ways on DVD video camera/recorder Alone 18 ...recorder with AC Adapter 34 English Setting Date and Time 35 Changing Display Format of Date and Time 36 Inserting and Ejecting Disc 37 Inserting Disc 37 Removing Disc 39 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD video camera/ recorder 40 Turning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder On 40 Opening LCD ...
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... 88 Finalizing Disc 89 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play 89 Connecting to Other Devices Viewing on TV Screen 90 Connecting to a TV 90 Viewing on TV Screen 91 Recording Image from Other AV 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 If dust adheres to viewfinder...
... 88 Finalizing Disc 89 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play 89 Connecting to Other Devices Viewing on TV Screen 90 Connecting to a TV 90 Viewing on TV Screen 91 Recording Image from Other AV 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 If dust adheres to viewfinder...
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...down , to left or right, or press its center: The way you use. Some items do not appear with DVD-RAM disc, or operation only necessary for DVD-R disc. The expression "press the button" will be used for explanation of cancel button: Press the stop/cancel button to stop your ... 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. Note: The DZ-MV230A displays are used in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in this manual You can tilt it up...
...down , to left or right, or press its center: The way you use. Some items do not appear with DVD-RAM disc, or operation only necessary for DVD-R disc. The expression "press the button" will be used for explanation of cancel button: Press the stop/cancel button to stop your ... 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. Note: The DZ-MV230A displays are used in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in this manual You can tilt it up...
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... the DVD video camera/recorder to the S-VIDEO cable, and the external microphone cable if you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14(R)): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter. Lens cap and lens cap... string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-R disc: 2 Ferrite cores: Attach these to power it from shoulder. Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you are using one.
... the DVD video camera/recorder to the S-VIDEO cable, and the external microphone cable if you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14(R)): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter. Lens cap and lens cap... string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-R disc: 2 Ferrite cores: Attach these to power it from shoulder. Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you are using one.
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... 16, 44) To end playback or set menu. $ Joystick (p. 10) Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item, and play back scenes. % DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69) English 7 Recording indicator (p. 64) The red indicator will receive the infrared signal. 12 9 Stereo microphone (p. 42) ! 2.5" type liquid ... hold it , and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to display the menu for details.) 4 Disc guide (p. 37) 5 SELECT button (p. 70) 6 MENU button (p. 54, 71) Press this receiver will light during recording. 8 Infrared receiver (p. 29...
... 16, 44) To end playback or set menu. $ Joystick (p. 10) Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item, and play back scenes. % DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69) English 7 Recording indicator (p. 64) The red indicator will receive the infrared signal. 12 9 Stereo microphone (p. 42) ! 2.5" type liquid ... hold it , and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to display the menu for details.) 4 Disc guide (p. 37) 5 SELECT button (p. 70) 6 MENU button (p. 54, 71) Press this receiver will light during recording. 8 Infrared receiver (p. 29...
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... to "POWER OFF". The power switch cannot be changed over during charging, or while the DVD video camera/ recorder is not switched to open the disc guide. , CHARGE/ACCESS indicator (p. 21, 31) Will blink or light during recording. Battery attachment platform (p. 30) / DC cord connection terminal (DC IN 8.4V)... PC A / V (Inside the cover) . /:; < = > & AV input/output jack (p. 90) ( PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 96) ) External microphone jack (p. 42) ~ Viewfinder (p. 41) + DISC EJECT button (p. 37) Press down this button to the PHOTO mode by mistake. > Hand strap (p. 27) 13
... to "POWER OFF". The power switch cannot be changed over during charging, or while the DVD video camera/ recorder is not switched to open the disc guide. , CHARGE/ACCESS indicator (p. 21, 31) Will blink or light during recording. Battery attachment platform (p. 30) / DC cord connection terminal (DC IN 8.4V)... PC A / V (Inside the cover) . /:; < = > & AV input/output jack (p. 90) ( PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 96) ) External microphone jack (p. 42) ~ Viewfinder (p. 41) + DISC EJECT button (p. 37) Press down this button to the PHOTO mode by mistake. > Hand strap (p. 27) 13
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.... | Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons (p. 41, 44) To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc. } BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) To release the battery. ?@ [\ SELECT DISC NAVIGATION MENU DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT EXPOSURE FOCUS RESET VOL. ]^_{ | } ? English 14
.... | Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons (p. 41, 44) To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc. } BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) To release the battery. ?@ [\ SELECT DISC NAVIGATION MENU DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT EXPOSURE FOCUS RESET VOL. ]^_{ | } ? English 14
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... DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM DISC NAVIGATION SELECT MENU DELETE DZ-RM2W 5 6 7 8 9 ! English 15 MENU button (p. 54, 71) " PLAY/PAUSE button (p. 44) # FORWARD SEARCH button (p. 45) $ DELETE button (p. 77) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. " # $ V DISPLAY button (p. 52) 0 DIG. ZOOM button (p. 57) 1 DISC NAVIGATION button...
... DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM DISC NAVIGATION SELECT MENU DELETE DZ-RM2W 5 6 7 8 9 ! English 15 MENU button (p. 54, 71) " PLAY/PAUSE button (p. 44) # FORWARD SEARCH button (p. 45) $ DELETE button (p. 77) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. " # $ V DISPLAY button (p. 52) 0 DIG. ZOOM button (p. 57) 1 DISC NAVIGATION button...
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The demonstration will start: View it can do. To stop the demonstration midway, press the button. Note: If a disc is loaded in step 3, the demonstration will not start approximately three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on page 31, connect the ... step 2 on . Note: While the demonstration is being given, the recording indicator will end when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off or the DISC EJECT button is connected to choose "Start", and then press the button. Note: The demonstration function will be completely inserted into the DC IN 8.4V...
The demonstration will start: View it can do. To stop the demonstration midway, press the button. Note: If a disc is loaded in step 3, the demonstration will not start approximately three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on page 31, connect the ... step 2 on . Note: While the demonstration is being given, the recording indicator will end when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off or the DISC EJECT button is connected to choose "Start", and then press the button. Note: The demonstration function will be completely inserted into the DC IN 8.4V...
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... \ \ 109 \: Available; 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 ... Versatile Functions Available This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc Navigation Functions: Date Record Functions Camera Functions Function Disc used Reference DVD-RAM DVD-R page \ X 75 \ X 75 \ X 74 \ X 77 \ X 79 \ X 79 \ \ 72 \ \ ...
... \ \ 109 \: Available; 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 ... Versatile Functions Available This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc Navigation Functions: Date Record Functions Camera Functions Function Disc used Reference DVD-RAM DVD-R page \ X 75 \ X 75 \ X 74 \ X 77 \ X 79 \ X 79 \ \ 72 \ \ ...
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...camera/recorder is connected to PC, the DVD video camera/ recorder can capture still images, such as with conventional camcorders. You can finalize a recorded DVD-R disc on this DVD video camera/recorder to your TV and you can play them back continuously. Recording Movie and Still...DVD-R disc (however, the finalized DVD-R disc may not be usable on some DVD players). In addition, simply loading a DVD-RAM disc into a PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive and DVD video recording software compatible with a digital still camera. It can also transfer recorded movies and stills (for DZ-MV200A), ...
...camera/recorder is connected to PC, the DVD video camera/ recorder can capture still images, such as with conventional camcorders. You can finalize a recorded DVD-R disc on this DVD video camera/recorder to your TV and you can play them back continuously. Recording Movie and Still...DVD-R disc (however, the finalized DVD-R disc may not be usable on some DVD players). In addition, simply loading a DVD-RAM disc into a PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive and DVD video recording software compatible with a digital still camera. It can also transfer recorded movies and stills (for DZ-MV200A), ...
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... surveillance camera/monitor. • If you move the DVD video camera/re- Be careful of disc insertion block if possible. Even if the external surface of disc will be slowed down. Be careful when removing the disc: • When the DVD video camera/recorder is used for a long period of time, ... the picture and sound. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off English and cover it off and wait for a few moments before removing the disc after the DVD video camera/ recorder is designed and produced for at least 1-2 hours before using insecticide. 20 At worst the DVD video camera...
... surveillance camera/monitor. • If you move the DVD video camera/re- Be careful of disc insertion block if possible. Even if the external surface of disc will be slowed down. Be careful when removing the disc: • When the DVD video camera/recorder is used for a long period of time, ... the picture and sound. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off English and cover it off and wait for a few moments before removing the disc after the DVD video camera/ recorder is designed and produced for at least 1-2 hours before using insecticide. 20 At worst the DVD video camera...
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... cautions and instruction manuals attached. Do not wipe the DVD video camera/ recorder case with the disc cartridge or caddy loaded in it: Repair of the disc will blink in red while the disc is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, follow the... so as not to damage the data: • Disconnect AC adapter. • Plug or unplug PC connection cable. • Remove disc. • Subject disc to disc, or being accessed, and it will increase heat inside the AC adapter which could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault.
... cautions and instruction manuals attached. Do not wipe the DVD video camera/ recorder case with the disc cartridge or caddy loaded in it: Repair of the disc will blink in red while the disc is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, follow the... so as not to damage the data: • Disconnect AC adapter. • Plug or unplug PC connection cable. • Remove disc. • Subject disc to disc, or being accessed, and it will increase heat inside the AC adapter which could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault.
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...it in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could cause malfunctions. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi will not be responsible for your DVD video camera/recorder through other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot...when a recording is not made normally or the recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder or disc. Do not store the DVD video camera/ recorder in a place where the humidity is high, the lens could become moldy, and the DVD ...
...it in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could cause malfunctions. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi will not be responsible for your DVD video camera/recorder through other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot...when a recording is not made normally or the recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder or disc. Do not store the DVD video camera/ recorder in a place where the humidity is high, the lens could become moldy, and the DVD ...
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... that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with the optional DZ-WINPC3(W). ● Handling Disc If you use this DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or DVD recorder that are compatible for playback on PC, you can play back the finalized DVD-R disc on other than ... DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use DVDRAM discs for AV formatted in accordance with 8 cm DVD-R disc, or (on this DVD video camera/recorder: It must be finalized on ) computers* with DVD-ROM drive,...
... that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with the optional DZ-WINPC3(W). ● Handling Disc If you use this DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or DVD recorder that are compatible for playback on PC, you can play back the finalized DVD-R disc on other than ... DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] This DVD video camera/recorder can use 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use DVDRAM discs for AV formatted in accordance with 8 cm DVD-R disc, or (on this DVD video camera/recorder: It must be finalized on ) computers* with DVD-ROM drive,...
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...not operate normally, when the disc re- Never use the disc incorrectly, the recorded data may not be removed from both sides inward, hold the center of disc on both-side recordable disc.) • Be sure not to clean the disc. Hitachi cannot be lost. Note: If the disc is used with thinner, ...water or anti-static agent. Do not place the disc cartridge or caddy in the direction of recorded data...
...not operate normally, when the disc re- Never use the disc incorrectly, the recorded data may not be removed from both sides inward, hold the center of disc on both-side recordable disc.) • Be sure not to clean the disc. Hitachi cannot be lost. Note: If the disc is used with thinner, ...water or anti-static agent. Do not place the disc cartridge or caddy in the direction of recorded data...
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... and multiple thumbnails will be cre- This will de- English ated (see p. 66) in one recording as shown in caddy 1 Hold the disc at its edge and center hole, and remove it in image or sound may appear in the direction of arrow 2. crease. 25 Make sure that... side A PROTECT A Recording possible PROTECT A Recording not possible Note: When recording special events, be interrupted. Replacing the disc in cartridge 1 Insert the disc into the hole in the center of the disc with dust, scratches or dirt [The DVD video camera/recorder sets to recording is possible. 2 Insert the...
... and multiple thumbnails will be cre- This will de- English ated (see p. 66) in one recording as shown in caddy 1 Hold the disc at its edge and center hole, and remove it in image or sound may appear in the direction of arrow 2. crease. 25 Make sure that... side A PROTECT A Recording possible PROTECT A Recording not possible Note: When recording special events, be interrupted. Replacing the disc in cartridge 1 Insert the disc into the hole in the center of the disc with dust, scratches or dirt [The DVD video camera/recorder sets to recording is possible. 2 Insert the...
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... after recording 999 stills, movie can be recorded. 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 on the subject) approx. 60minutes approx. 120 minutes *1 VBR stands for recording on that disc is a fixed mode: It cannot be changed on that disc. * In FINE or STD mode, the audio is recorded in the LPCM mode on this DVD video camera/recorder. ...
... after recording 999 stills, movie can be recorded. 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 on the subject) approx. 60minutes approx. 120 minutes *1 VBR stands for recording on that disc is a fixed mode: It cannot be changed on that disc. * In FINE or STD mode, the audio is recorded in the LPCM mode on this DVD video camera/recorder. ...
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...time in XTRA mode is only for r eference: It varies depending on recording contents (the XTRA mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is used. In actual recording, the battery will be warm, but this range could damage the battery. 32 Assume that the battery discharges faster... recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately)] or between 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ-BP28 (sold separately)): Battery DZ-BP14(R)/ DZ-BP28 DZ-BP16(Sold (Sold separately) separately) DVD- The battery cannot be charged up to 75...
...time in XTRA mode is only for r eference: It varies depending on recording contents (the XTRA mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is used. In actual recording, the battery will be warm, but this range could damage the battery. 32 Assume that the battery discharges faster... recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately)] or between 70 and 100 minutes (with model DZ-BP28 (sold separately)): Battery DZ-BP14(R)/ DZ-BP28 DZ-BP16(Sold (Sold separately) separately) DVD- The battery cannot be charged up to 75...