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... the date/time feature unaffected. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER (DZ-ACE1). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter Identifications of caution marks have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of contact with Canadian ... the user that important literature concerning the operation NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of its picture elements (pixels) ...
... the date/time feature unaffected. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER (DZ-ACE1). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter Identifications of caution marks have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of contact with Canadian ... the user that important literature concerning the operation NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off . Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of its picture elements (pixels) ...
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Please read before operating your obsolete outlet. These openings must not be blocked by your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. The openings should never be blocked or covered. This video product is equipped with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or ...
Please read before operating your obsolete outlet. These openings must not be blocked by your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. The openings should never be blocked or covered. This video product is equipped with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or ...
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... index for more advanced usage. • The section on "Using Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this DVD video camera/recorder for the information you to know Hitachi. recording of movies and still images and playback of contents directing you use most often (this page). • A detailed table of...
... index for more advanced usage. • The section on "Using Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this DVD video camera/recorder for the information you to know Hitachi. recording of movies and still images and playback of contents directing you use most often (this page). • A detailed table of...
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...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 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 Using with Various Devices 18 Cautions When Using 19 Cautions When Storing 22 Suggestions and Restrictions 22 ...
...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 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 Using with Various Devices 18 Cautions When Using 19 Cautions When Storing 22 Suggestions and Restrictions 22 ...
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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...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...
... 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...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...
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... button" will actually view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in this manual. G and marks beside headings: This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with DVD-RAM disc, or operation only necessary for explanation of cancel button: Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway..., down to left or right to select a menu item or scene, and then press the center to match the disc you will be used for DVD-R disc.
... button" will actually view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in this manual. G and marks beside headings: This DVD video camera/recorder has some functions available only with DVD-RAM disc, or operation only necessary for explanation of cancel button: Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway..., down to left or right to select a menu item or scene, and then press the center to match the disc you will be used for DVD-R disc.
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Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you are using the optional DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit with the DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it from AC outlet. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM2W): Use to control the DVD video camera/recorder from /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 CD-ROM: English 11 USB device driver CD-ROM: You will need this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter....
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you are using the optional DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit with the DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it from AC outlet. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM2W): Use to control the DVD video camera/recorder from /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 CD-ROM: English 11 USB device driver CD-ROM: You will need this DVD video camera/recorder. Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter....
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... during recording. 8 Infrared receiver (p. 29) When the remote control is not loaded. The camera menu will appear even if disc is used to operate the DVD video camera/ recorder, this button to select a scene or menu item, and play back scenes. % DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69) Names of device to be attached...
... during recording. 8 Infrared receiver (p. 29) When the remote control is not loaded. The camera menu will appear even if disc is used to operate the DVD video camera/ recorder, this button to select a scene or menu item, and play back scenes. % DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69) Names of device to be attached...
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... is operating. - Zoom lever (p. 47) Push the lever to the T side for wideangle. . The power switch cannot be changed over during charging, or while the DVD video camera/ recorder is not switched to the W side for telephoto, or to the PHOTO mode by mistake. > Hand strap (p. 27) 13 Record button (REC...) (p. 42) < Power switch (p. 42, 43) PHOTO : To record still images VIDEO : To record a movie POWER OFF : To turn off the DVD video camera/recorder Press the red button at the center of power switch and turn it only when turning power on: It is not necessary...
... is operating. - Zoom lever (p. 47) Push the lever to the T side for wideangle. . The power switch cannot be changed over during charging, or while the DVD video camera/ recorder is not switched to the W side for telephoto, or to the PHOTO mode by mistake. > Hand strap (p. 27) 13 Record button (REC...) (p. 42) < Power switch (p. 42, 43) PHOTO : To record still images VIDEO : To record a movie POWER OFF : To turn off the DVD video camera/recorder Press the red button at the center of power switch and turn it only when turning power on: It is not necessary...
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English 15 V 0 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY REC DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM DISC NAVIGATION SELECT MENU DELETE DZ-RM2W 5 6 7 8 9 ! 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...
English 15 V 0 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY REC DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM DISC NAVIGATION SELECT MENU DELETE DZ-RM2W 5 6 7 8 9 ! 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...
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...Joystick MENU button 3 Use the joystick to PC. To stop the demonstration midway, press the button. The options will start approximately three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is loaded in step 3, the demonstration will not start even if "Auto" has been set. Note: When connecting the power cable... to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. English 16 Do not insert the power cable with undue force: Doing so could...
...Joystick MENU button 3 Use the joystick to PC. To stop the demonstration midway, press the button. The options will start approximately three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is loaded in step 3, the demonstration will not start even if "Auto" has been set. Note: When connecting the power cable... to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. English 16 Do not insert the power cable with undue force: Doing so could...
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... Control Info. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc Navigation Functions: Setup Date Record Functions Camera Functions Setup Function Disc used Reference DVD-RAM DVD-R page \ X 75 \ X 75 \ X 74 \ X 77 \ X 79 \ X 79 \ \ 72 \ \ 72 \ X 73 \ X...87 \ X 88 X \ 89 Repeat Play \ \ 89 Setup Initial Setup Others English 17 Features of DVD video camera/recorder Versatile Functions Available This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether...
... Control Info. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc Navigation Functions: Setup Date Record Functions Camera Functions Setup Function Disc used Reference DVD-RAM DVD-R page \ X 75 \ X 75 \ X 74 \ X 77 \ X 79 \ X 79 \ \ 72 \ \ 72 \ X 73 \ X...87 \ X 88 X \ 89 Repeat Play \ \ 89 Setup Initial Setup Others English 17 Features of DVD video camera/recorder Versatile Functions Available This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether...
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.../recorder can play them back continuously. With CCD of events and sports, in Various Ways on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc. In both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD video camera/recorder so that is connected to videotape, which must be fast-forwarded or rewound. Recording on Disc... edit multiple images to store your family and friends on the large TV screen; With Disc Navigation, you to 240 times is provided with conventional camcorders.
.../recorder can play them back continuously. With CCD of events and sports, in Various Ways on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc. In both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD video camera/recorder so that is connected to videotape, which must be fast-forwarded or rewound. Recording on Disc... edit multiple images to store your family and friends on the large TV screen; With Disc Navigation, you to 240 times is provided with conventional camcorders.
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... Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder: • The LCD screen and viewfinder will overheat and may not operate normally. • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a while, and then turn it on a tripod in a place...Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction. • When opening the LCD monitor, be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device...
... Liquid Crystal Display and viewfinder: • The LCD screen and viewfinder will overheat and may not operate normally. • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a while, and then turn it on a tripod in a place...Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction. • When opening the LCD monitor, be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device...
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...loss of a cooled room or vehicle, condensation (vapor in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as a surveillance camera/monitor. • If you ... noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. before using it to appear on the lens and/or inside . Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near corrosive gas: • Using it again. corder between places where the difference in a place where there is designed and ...
...loss of a cooled room or vehicle, condensation (vapor in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of time: • This DVD video camera/recorder is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as a surveillance camera/monitor. • If you ... noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. before using it to appear on the lens and/or inside . Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near corrosive gas: • Using it again. corder between places where the difference in a place where there is designed and ...
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Do not wipe the DVD video camera/ recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could peel off while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking: • The ... attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, follow the instructions. Also read from it. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking, turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off or the case could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault. English 21 Use...
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/ recorder case with benzene or thinner: • The coating of case could peel off while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking: • The ... attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, follow the instructions. Also read from it. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking, turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off or the case could cause fire, burns, electric shock or fault. English 21 Use...
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...or the recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder or disc. Also, Hitachi will not compensate for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions. Detach the battery from DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the...: • The data recorded on it can be deleted. 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 be used without...
...or the recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder or disc. Also, Hitachi will not compensate for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions. Detach the battery from DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the...: • The data recorded on it can be deleted. 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 be used without...
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...01 file system : No recording can be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder are compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc, or (on DVD-R disc, the DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in a cartridge or caddy for camcorder use. ture. • If an error message appears on...not insert or eject the disc accompanying recording more than those with diameter of discs that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with the optional DZ-WINPC3(W). Also, the DVD video camera/recorder may not be possible when it is being used in accordance with 8 cm ...
...01 file system : No recording can be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder are compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc, or (on DVD-R disc, the DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in a cartridge or caddy for camcorder use. ture. • If an error message appears on...not insert or eject the disc accompanying recording more than those with diameter of discs that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with the optional DZ-WINPC3(W). Also, the DVD video camera/recorder may not be possible when it is being used in accordance with 8 cm ...
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... to heat from heater, etc. • Where there may not be responsible for details on this DVD video camera/recorder, recording or playback may be condensation. Do not place the disc cartridge or caddy in.... cil. (With one-side recordable disc, writing on the label surface is used with DVD players and DVD recorders that adheres to the disc instruction sheet for damages from cartridge or caddy. G About...disc tray and pull it until a click is possible. tion may be lost. Hitachi cannot be normal, or Disc Naviga- However, before removing disc from cartridge or caddy, read the instruction...
... to heat from heater, etc. • Where there may not be responsible for details on this DVD video camera/recorder, recording or playback may be condensation. Do not place the disc cartridge or caddy in.... cil. (With one-side recordable disc, writing on the label surface is used with DVD players and DVD recorders that adheres to the disc instruction sheet for damages from cartridge or caddy. G About...disc tray and pull it until a click is possible. tion may be lost. Hitachi cannot be normal, or Disc Naviga- However, before removing disc from cartridge or caddy, read the instruction...
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...and multiple thumbnails will de- Note: Writing similar to recording is heard. Note: If there are dust, scratches or dirt on recorded data. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder has a function that the write-protect tab is set to pause ( ) status and automatically restarts recording ( )]. English ated (see ...the disc in the disc tray until it up 2 Fit in until a click is performed even with dust, scratches or dirt [The DVD video camera/recorder sets to the side where recording is completely stored. SIDE A Indication of side mark facing up (in the direction of ...
...and multiple thumbnails will de- Note: Writing similar to recording is heard. Note: If there are dust, scratches or dirt on recorded data. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder has a function that the write-protect tab is set to pause ( ) status and automatically restarts recording ( )]. English ated (see ...the disc in the disc tray until it up 2 Fit in until a click is performed even with dust, scratches or dirt [The DVD video camera/recorder sets to the side where recording is completely stored. SIDE A Indication of side mark facing up (in the direction of ...