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... head of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be faulty. 7 English Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could enter video and audio that power will not turn on. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder...
... head of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be faulty. 7 English Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could enter video and audio that power will not turn on. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder...
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.... Quick Index Available Discs 25 Recording Movie 49 Playing Back 58 Connecting to a TV 77 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual to know your business. English About This Manual ●Displays in this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this manual, and get to be as helpful as a major monitor device. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A...
.... Quick Index Available Discs 25 Recording Movie 49 Playing Back 58 Connecting to a TV 77 Functions Available with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual to know your business. English About This Manual ●Displays in this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this manual, and get to be as helpful as a major monitor device. We appreciate your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A...
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... LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Inserting and Removing Disc 44 INSERTING DISC 44 REMOVING DISC 46...
... LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Inserting and Removing Disc 44 INSERTING DISC 44 REMOVING DISC 46...
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... METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 98 SELF-TIMER 99 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 100 LCD Setup 101 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS 101 SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL 101 Initial Settings 102 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 102 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ...... 102 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 103 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 103 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET 104 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation 105 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 105 PLAYING BACK...
... METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 98 SELF-TIMER 99 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 100 LCD Setup 101 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS 101 SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL 101 Initial Settings 102 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 102 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ...... 102 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED 103 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 103 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET 104 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation 105 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 105 PLAYING BACK...
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... DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 144 INSTALLING USB DRIVER 145 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER 146 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE 148 INSTALLING MyDVD 150 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 152 Uninstalling Software 154 UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER 154 DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS 155 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC 156 Subsidiary Information Introduction to read the following before opening the package of Demonstration 159 Terminology 160 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - ADDING SCENES TO PLAY...
... DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 144 INSTALLING USB DRIVER 145 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER 146 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE 148 INSTALLING MyDVD 150 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 152 Uninstalling Software 154 UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER 154 DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS 155 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC 156 Subsidiary Information Introduction to read the following before opening the package of Demonstration 159 Terminology 160 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - ADDING SCENES TO PLAY...
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... 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Round DVD Holder): Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD Use this DVD video camera/recorder. Lithium battery (model CR2025): To power the remote control. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 Charge it from AC outlet, or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. on TV screen, or input or output video from...
... 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in Software CD-ROM: PC connection cable: Round DVD Holder): Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD Use this DVD video camera/recorder. Lithium battery (model CR2025): To power the remote control. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 Charge it from AC outlet, or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. on TV screen, or input or output video from...
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... CLOSE portion English 21 Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. 3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide properly until it stops, and then close the cover of disc insertion block. DISC EJECT button DISC EJECT 2Gently open the cover until it stops. You can delete the recorded contents (P. 25). 12 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You...
... CLOSE portion English 21 Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. 3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide properly until it stops, and then close the cover of disc insertion block. DISC EJECT button DISC EJECT 2Gently open the cover until it stops. You can delete the recorded contents (P. 25). 12 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You...
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... A button. The date and time will be reset. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first Da t e Mode Da t e Se t ENTER RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM depends on the date display format (set up in sequence. SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that is exhausted, the date and time will be set, and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. Zoom : 40x MIC...
... A button. The date and time will be reset. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first Da t e Mode Da t e Se t ENTER RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM depends on the date display format (set up in sequence. SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that is exhausted, the date and time will be set, and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. Zoom : 40x MIC...
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... charged while the DC power cord is used. The time is only for the time you are planning to 30°C): Charging at temperatures other function after charging, the battery will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are repeated at 77ºF (25ºC). Note that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery: For DZ-MV550A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using...
... charged while the DC power cord is used. The time is only for the time you are planning to 30°C): Charging at temperatures other function after charging, the battery will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are repeated at 77ºF (25ºC). Note that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery: For DZ-MV550A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using...
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... the center of switch. However, if you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on. • If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on page 165 and take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to "P PHOTO": To record still on , the self-diagnosis function will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this time, no operation, such as recording, can immediately...
... the center of switch. However, if you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on. • If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on page 165 and take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to "P PHOTO": To record still on , the self-diagnosis function will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this time, no operation, such as recording, can immediately...
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... recording pause status, but no further recording can be reset to "0:00:00". • When using DVD-R disc, do not perform the following, or data on the LCD screen will change to the "n" mark, and recording will set the LOCK switch to (to the left) to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while message "DISC ACCESS" is being displayed. • Take care that cannot be recorded or edited because of movie is being displayed. Recording will light...
... recording pause status, but no further recording can be reset to "0:00:00". • When using DVD-R disc, do not perform the following, or data on the LCD screen will change to the "n" mark, and recording will set the LOCK switch to (to the left) to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while message "DISC ACCESS" is being displayed. • Take care that cannot be recorded or edited because of movie is being displayed. Recording will light...
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... DVD video camera/recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on card. 2 Press the C button. Playback will stop playback, press the A button. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop , and recording pause status will automatically return to the recording pause status. English 58 Playing Back Before You Begin PLAYING BACK • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time...
... DVD video camera/recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on card. 2 Press the C button. Playback will stop playback, press the A button. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop , and recording pause status will automatically return to the recording pause status. English 58 Playing Back Before You Begin PLAYING BACK • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time...
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... volume of external input sound heard from AC outlet using video selector (see "Terminology", P. 160), normal recording cannot be played back in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment. the input image may cause noise to "CAMERA" whenever DVD video camera/recorder is present - When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will return to enter the recorded image. • The recorded contents can also be operated...
... volume of external input sound heard from AC outlet using video selector (see "Terminology", P. 160), normal recording cannot be played back in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment. the input image may cause noise to "CAMERA" whenever DVD video camera/recorder is present - When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will return to enter the recorded image. • The recorded contents can also be operated...
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... Windows "Start" menu, choose "Sonic" and "MyDVD", and then open the electronic instruction manual of MyDVD, consult the maker of other software in the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in your PC about the setup method for this DVD video camera/recorder, keyboard or mouse is connected to PC • Multiprocessor is not supported. • Can also be used to copy or edit video or photo data) • CD-ROM drive (used...
... Windows "Start" menu, choose "Sonic" and "MyDVD", and then open the electronic instruction manual of MyDVD, consult the maker of other software in the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in your PC about the setup method for this DVD video camera/recorder, keyboard or mouse is connected to PC • Multiprocessor is not supported. • Can also be used to copy or edit video or photo data) • CD-ROM drive (used...
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... the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it and then install the UDF driver on . DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 1 Turn the PC on the provided CDROM. Installing Software Before You Begin • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to your PC, you wish to delete it : 144 Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for all the programs being used. "Add or Remove Programs...
... the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it and then install the UDF driver on . DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 1 Turn the PC on the provided CDROM. Installing Software Before You Begin • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to your PC, you wish to delete it : 144 Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for all the programs being used. "Add or Remove Programs...
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... "Universal Serial Bus controllers": Hitachi DVDCAM DVD Mode USB HS Interface USB Mass Storage Device For DVDCAM 7 Delete the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed: UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me: 1 Set the power switch on DVD video camera/ recorder to "O VIDEO", and use Explorer to the PC. 2 Open "System" on Control Panel, and then choose the "Device Manager" tab. 3 Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZ-MV5 in "Disk drives". If the message for restart...
... "Universal Serial Bus controllers": Hitachi DVDCAM DVD Mode USB HS Interface USB Mass Storage Device For DVDCAM 7 Delete the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed: UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me: 1 Set the power switch on DVD video camera/ recorder to "O VIDEO", and use Explorer to the PC. 2 Open "System" on Control Panel, and then choose the "Device Manager" tab. 3 Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZ-MV5 in "Disk drives". If the message for restart...
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... problem, take note of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM disc to ALL. scenes. 121 CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is 999. Card error has occurred. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Error has occurred. • Error has occurred. Replace with "Category: VIDEO or PHOTO" specified. 138 Cannot execute. CANNOT RECORD Are you attempt to restart the DVD video camera/recorder Please restart. Try to combine or move scenes with a charged battery...
... problem, take note of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM disc to ALL. scenes. 121 CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is 999. Card error has occurred. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Error has occurred. • Error has occurred. Replace with "Category: VIDEO or PHOTO" specified. 138 Cannot execute. CANNOT RECORD Are you attempt to restart the DVD video camera/recorder Please restart. Try to combine or move scenes with a charged battery...
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... import the images recorded on playback screen. The "capture" function of The "capture" function of MyDVD is been set to "O VIDEO", "N PHOTO" or "P PHOTO". The DISC EJECT button While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use is not valid when the DVD Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon and video camera/recorder is execute "Eject". Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is operated on file in the dialog box, click the "Device cannot be used for DVD camera with this DVD video camera/recorder...
... import the images recorded on playback screen. The "capture" function of The "capture" function of MyDVD is been set to "O VIDEO", "N PHOTO" or "P PHOTO". The DISC EJECT button While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use is not valid when the DVD Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon and video camera/recorder is execute "Eject". Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is operated on file in the dialog box, click the "Device cannot be used for DVD camera with this DVD video camera/recorder...
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... English 181 "System Reset" will be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to factory defaults. The date and time will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter 16:9 Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Mode Date Set LCD Setup Brightness Auto Auto On 40× Off Off FINE FINE CAMERA Field Off On M/D/Y 1/1/2004 12:00AM Color Level Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode...
... English 181 "System Reset" will be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to factory defaults. The date and time will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter 16:9 Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Mode Date Set LCD Setup Brightness Auto Auto On 40× Off Off FINE FINE CAMERA Field Off On M/D/Y 1/1/2004 12:00AM Color Level Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode...
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... °F (-20-60 °C) DZ-MV550A approx. 490 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV580A approx. 500 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV550A approx. 575 g DZ-MV580A approx. 585 g AC adapter/charger, battery, AV/S input/output cable, infrared remote control, Lithium battery for General Ver. 2.0) SD memory card, MultiMediaCard Video/audio input/output × 1, External microphone input × 1, PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) × 1 Lithium-ion When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM disc used) DZ-MV550A approx. 4.1W (in FINE mode) DZ-MV580A approx. 4.4W (in...
... °F (-20-60 °C) DZ-MV550A approx. 490 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV580A approx. 500 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV550A approx. 575 g DZ-MV580A approx. 585 g AC adapter/charger, battery, AV/S input/output cable, infrared remote control, Lithium battery for General Ver. 2.0) SD memory card, MultiMediaCard Video/audio input/output × 1, External microphone input × 1, PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) × 1 Lithium-ion When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM disc used) DZ-MV550A approx. 4.1W (in FINE mode) DZ-MV580A approx. 4.4W (in...