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... technology. If the camera/recorder is to cause electric shock. English 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). Refer all servicing to make any kind of copyrighted materials. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder...
... technology. If the camera/recorder is to cause electric shock. English 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). Refer all servicing to make any kind of copyrighted materials. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder...
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... camera/recorder to severe vibrations or impact. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may occur. Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder: • The LCD screen and ...at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 6 English Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD ...
... camera/recorder to severe vibrations or impact. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may occur. Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder: • The LCD screen and ...at low temperature, as colored dots (red, blue, green). No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 6 English Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD ...
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If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or impact. − ...
If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or impact. − ...
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... 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 Inserting and Removing Card 47 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video...
... 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 Inserting and Removing Card 47 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video...
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... when not recording, to PC. on TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to connect the DVD ...video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played ...
... when not recording, to PC. on TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to connect the DVD ...video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played ...
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Disc cover PUSH CLOSE portion English 21 DISC EJECT button DISC EJECT 2Gently open the cover until it stops. 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 ...
Disc cover PUSH CLOSE portion English 21 DISC EJECT button DISC EJECT 2Gently open the cover until it stops. 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 ...
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Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 2Put in a card. English 23 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43).
Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. 2Put in a card. English 23 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43).
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... 3 months, and leave them for verifying YES NO the set date will appear. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to store the date and time in Date Mode): The digit on . 2 Press the MENU button. SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date...
... 3 months, and leave them for verifying YES NO the set date will appear. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to store the date and time in Date Mode): The digit on . 2 Press the MENU button. SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date...
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... you need one, purchase it from your dealer. • The AC adapter/charger can be faulty. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been ...of 50 - 86°F (10-30°C). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/...
... you need one, purchase it from your dealer. • The AC adapter/charger can be faulty. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be used around the world. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been ...of 50 - 86°F (10-30°C). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/...
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●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference ...
●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference ...
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... (if recording and recording pause are being operated, and playback is performed. 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 viewfinder approx. 140 min − When using LCD monitor ... range could damage the battery. *1 The XTRA mode can be set only when a DVD-RAM disc is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to 86°F (10°...
... (if recording and recording pause are being operated, and playback is performed. 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 viewfinder approx. 140 min − When using LCD monitor ... range could damage the battery. *1 The XTRA mode can be set only when a DVD-RAM disc is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to 86°F (10°...
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...power cord 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder.... USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on ...
...power cord 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder.... USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on ...
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...error message will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged... battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder. • See page 82 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is...
...error message will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged... battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder. • See page 82 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is...
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...inside of DVD video camera/recorder (especially, the lens of disc insertion block will not open slightly. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-...turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of disc insertion block, to touch the disc exposed portion when removing the disc. DISC EJECT 3 Gently open , the disc...
...inside of DVD video camera/recorder (especially, the lens of disc insertion block will not open slightly. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-...turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of disc insertion block, to touch the disc exposed portion when removing the disc. DISC EJECT 3 Gently open , the disc...
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...• The "Input Source" setting will enable you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV550A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from AC outlet using S-VIDEO will return to enter the recorded image. • The recorded contents can ...an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-MV580A, using the AC adapter/charger. • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment.
...• The "Input Source" setting will enable you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV550A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from AC outlet using S-VIDEO will return to enter the recorded image. • The recorded contents can ...an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-MV580A, using the AC adapter/charger. • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment.
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... to another video device. • If you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to a position other video devices. To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR to prevent ... video camera/ recorder will start playback and the recorded device will deliver clearer images. • Audio is recommended that you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You...
... to another video device. • If you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to a position other video devices. To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR to prevent ... video camera/ recorder will start playback and the recorded device will deliver clearer images. • Audio is recommended that you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You...
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If initialization is interrupted by mistake. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that have been initialized on this DVD video camera/recorder when it may be damaged. • It may ...not be possible to initialize a disc with many scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used (P.82). • If you use the AC adapter/charger to PC via PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be initialized and may be deleted. FORMAT CARD) Before You Begin •...
If initialization is interrupted by mistake. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that have been initialized on this DVD video camera/recorder when it may be damaged. • It may ...not be possible to initialize a disc with many scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used (P.82). • If you use the AC adapter/charger to PC via PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be initialized and may be deleted. FORMAT CARD) Before You Begin •...
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... fo. The message for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during... updating and the updating is interrupted by power off midway. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to update the control information if the disc has many recorded scenes. • Pressing the C button on the "Disc" menu...
... fo. The message for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during... updating and the updating is interrupted by power off midway. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to update the control information if the disc has many recorded scenes. • Pressing the C button on the "Disc" menu...
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... The date of program will be finalized. English 137 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. Finalize? (Apporox. 23min.) YES NO ENTER The message showing that has been finalized. • If the disc in the DVD...r ams 001/ 015 finalized will appear, and the disc will take to finalize it may be damaged. • The time required to use the AC adapter/charger to 8 cm DVD-R disc - you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on the "Finalize Disc" screen is interrupted, incorrect finalization...
... The date of program will be finalized. English 137 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. Finalize? (Apporox. 23min.) YES NO ENTER The message showing that has been finalized. • If the disc in the DVD...r ams 001/ 015 finalized will appear, and the disc will take to finalize it may be damaged. • The time required to use the AC adapter/charger to 8 cm DVD-R disc - you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on the "Finalize Disc" screen is interrupted, incorrect finalization...
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... demonstration approx. 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera/recorder on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode", and then press the A button. 3 Use the joystick to...
... demonstration approx. 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera/recorder on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode", and then press the A button. 3 Use the joystick to...