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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. Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan OM-M(I) 1 Instruction Manual DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A English DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. QR34962 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2003 This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for buying...
.... DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for future reference. Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan OM-M(I) 1 Instruction Manual DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A English DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. QR34962 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2003 This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for buying...
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... case surface could occur on the lens, wipe it off and leave it in a dry place for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. English 8 such as a surveillance camera/ monitor. condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could deteriorate. • When using it : Repair of...
... case surface could occur on the lens, wipe it off and leave it in a dry place for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. English 8 such as a surveillance camera/ monitor. condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could deteriorate. • When using it : Repair of...
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...using this manual, and get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Get to know Hitachi. The ... specific information quickly (see page 13-15). Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know your business. We want this manual to be as helpful as a major monitor device. Read This First To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming...
...using this manual, and get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Get to know Hitachi. The ... specific information quickly (see page 13-15). Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know your business. We want this manual to be as helpful as a major monitor device. Read This First To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming...
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...and Restrictions 9 Read This First 10 Introduction 11 Table of Contents 13 Checking Provided Accessories 16 Names of Parts 17 About This Manual 21 Discs and Cards 22 AVAILABLE DISCS 22 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC 23 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD...Stills 53 Zooming 55 MACRO RECORDING 56 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT ........ 56 Manually Focusing Subject 57 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 57 Adjusting Exposure Manually 59 Compensating for Backlight 60 Using Full Auto Function 61 On-Screen Information 62 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING ...
...and Restrictions 9 Read This First 10 Introduction 11 Table of Contents 13 Checking Provided Accessories 16 Names of Parts 17 About This Manual 21 Discs and Cards 22 AVAILABLE DISCS 22 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC 23 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD...Stills 53 Zooming 55 MACRO RECORDING 56 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT ........ 56 Manually Focusing Subject 57 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 57 Adjusting Exposure Manually 59 Compensating for Backlight 60 Using Full Auto Function 61 On-Screen Information 62 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING ...
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... battery. 5 Zoom lever (P. 55) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 6 Accessory shoe Only for DZ-MV380A: Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 17 English
... battery. 5 Zoom lever (P. 55) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 6 Accessory shoe Only for DZ-MV380A: Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 17 English
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... 33 34 35 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 61) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button (P. 57) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 25 EXPOSURE button (P. 59) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 26 BLC (backlight compensation) button (P. 60) Press this button when subject...
... 33 34 35 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 61) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button (P. 57) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 25 EXPOSURE button (P. 59) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 26 BLC (backlight compensation) button (P. 60) Press this button when subject...
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The expression "press the button" will actually see in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV350A and DZ-MV380A are different, the method of operating both models is compatible with disc or card used in this text. Refer to the marks at right above ...each function to identify whether the disc or card is identical. The illustrations of DZ-MV350A are used for the...
The expression "press the button" will actually see in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV350A and DZ-MV380A are different, the method of operating both models is compatible with disc or card used in this text. Refer to the marks at right above ...each function to identify whether the disc or card is identical. The illustrations of DZ-MV350A are used for the...
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...the subject brightness. • During recording of stills, the electronic image stabilizer will not function. • See "Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)" on DZ-MV350A. English 54 Always emits light regardless of brightness No light emission Note: • The DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed between... 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to the instruction manual of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a place lit from rear. It is used.
...the subject brightness. • During recording of stills, the electronic image stabilizer will not function. • See "Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)" on DZ-MV350A. English 54 Always emits light regardless of brightness No light emission Note: • The DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed between... 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to the instruction manual of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a place lit from rear. It is used.
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...the zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on the screen. With auto focus, no indication will always be restored. Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen (auto-focus). FOCUSING DURING ... to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording. Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on next time, auto focus will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. If it . When you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately ...
...the zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on the screen. With auto focus, no indication will always be restored. Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen (auto-focus). FOCUSING DURING ... to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording. Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on next time, auto focus will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. If it . When you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately ...
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which may not be automatically focused (See page 57): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 58
which may not be automatically focused (See page 57): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects English 58
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... Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. You can also adjust the exposure manually. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. With auto...
... Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. You can also adjust the exposure manually. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. With auto...
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... : Sand & Snow : Low Light White balance No display: Auto : Set : Outdoor : Indoor1 : Indoor2 Backlight compensation No display: Backlight compensation OFF : Backlight compensation ON Manual focus No display: Autofocus : Manual focus External flash*1 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is different from 10 seconds) 5. Zoom (Digital Zoom: Off) (Digital Zoom: 40×) (Digital Zoom...
... : Sand & Snow : Low Light White balance No display: Auto : Set : Outdoor : Indoor1 : Indoor2 Backlight compensation No display: Backlight compensation OFF : Backlight compensation ON Manual focus No display: Autofocus : Manual focus External flash*1 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is different from 10 seconds) 5. Zoom (Digital Zoom: Off) (Digital Zoom: 40×) (Digital Zoom...
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.... The message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180° to the original status from the status in which can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during playback (See "Information Display During Playback" on page 71). ●Display when recording an image of...
.... The message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180° to the original status from the status in which can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during playback (See "Information Display During Playback" on page 71). ●Display when recording an image of...
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...near the DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on the TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc Navigation while checking on... the TV screen: You can also monitor the image on . Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). You can also display only part of the DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. VIEWING...
...near the DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this happens, release the wide mode setting on the TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on the TV screen. You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc Navigation while checking on... the TV screen: You can also monitor the image on . Refer to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode). You can also display only part of the DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. VIEWING...
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... disc from /in Round DVD Holder" on this DVD video camera/recorder can be recorded on all DVD players is not guaranteed. See the instruction manual for DVD player. You need to finalize a disc to 8 cm DVD-R disc. See "Removing and Replacing from Round DVD Holder. 3 Insert the disc into the...
... disc from /in Round DVD Holder" on this DVD video camera/recorder can be recorded on all DVD players is not guaranteed. See the instruction manual for DVD player. You need to finalize a disc to 8 cm DVD-R disc. See "Removing and Replacing from Round DVD Holder. 3 Insert the disc into the...
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English 77 See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. Playback on this DVD video camera/recorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into a DVD video ...
English 77 See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. Playback on this DVD video camera/recorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into a DVD video ...
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... on stage. Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. Low Light : Allows user to record in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. English 80 If the Sports mode is used when the recording quality mode is STD. Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding...
... on stage. Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. Low Light : Allows user to record in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. English 80 If the Sports mode is used when the recording quality mode is STD. Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding...
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... the white balance. • Be sure to the situation. Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to deliver natural tint, depending on with hand, etc. screen information. • The white balance setting will not work normally. Zoom Ou t ...
... the white balance. • Be sure to the situation. Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to deliver natural tint, depending on with hand, etc. screen information. • The white balance setting will not work normally. Zoom Ou t ...
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....", "Set", and then press the button. Use an object that it is not transparent. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object so that is reset. • Do not use a colored object when setting the white balance: The...
....", "Set", and then press the button. Use an object that it is not transparent. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object so that is reset. • Do not use a colored object when setting the white balance: The...
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... of the scene: The thumbnail can be changed later on page 96) will be able to distinguish recorded scenes quickly. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used as...
... of the scene: The thumbnail can be changed later on page 96) will be able to distinguish recorded scenes quickly. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used as...