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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video ...are effective, but some (less than 1. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any inside of higher class than 0.01%) may apply to qualified personnel. English 2 If the camera/recorder is...
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video ...are effective, but some (less than 1. Therefore, it off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any inside of higher class than 0.01%) may apply to qualified personnel. English 2 If the camera/recorder is...
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...proper use instructions. 7 Ventilation - They may result in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 9 Water and Moisture - Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. If in a shock or fire hazard. Do not use attachments unless...basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. These openings must not be placed near a swimming pool, and the like. 10 Accessories - The safety and operating instructions should not have it in a handy place for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - Comply with the video ...
...proper use instructions. 7 Ventilation - They may result in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 9 Water and Moisture - Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. If in a shock or fire hazard. Do not use attachments unless...basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. These openings must not be placed near a swimming pool, and the like. 10 Accessories - The safety and operating instructions should not have it in a handy place for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - Comply with the video ...
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... camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is being written to disc or card, or being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off or the case surface could deteriorate. •...
... camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is being written to disc or card, or being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off or the case surface could deteriorate. •...
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... 4 Cautions When Using 6 Cautions When Storing 9 Suggestions and Restrictions 9 Read This First 10 About This Manual 10 Introduction 11 Table of Contents 13 Checking Provided Accessories 16 Names of Parts 17 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo 21 Try to Record and Play Back using Card...
... 4 Cautions When Using 6 Cautions When Storing 9 Suggestions and Restrictions 9 Read This First 10 About This Manual 10 Introduction 11 Table of Contents 13 Checking Provided Accessories 16 Names of Parts 17 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo 21 Try to Record and Play Back using Card...
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... Reset 181 Major Specifications 182 To Order in the United States 184 To Order in the Canada 184 Index 185 Be sure to Optional Accessories 157 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 157 POWER SUPPLY 157 INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER .........157 Cleaning 158 Changing Setting of CD-ROM 187 English 15 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST...
... Reset 181 Major Specifications 182 To Order in the United States 184 To Order in the Canada 184 Index 185 Be sure to Optional Accessories 157 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 157 POWER SUPPLY 157 INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER .........157 Cleaning 158 Changing Setting of CD-ROM 187 English 15 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST...
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.../ recorder and AC adapter/charger. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. ex. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to...shops: When purchasing a disc, order a 60minute double-sided disc (2.8GB, in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in Round DVD Holder). AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to protect the lens.
.../ recorder and AC adapter/charger. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. ex. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to...shops: When purchasing a disc, order a 60minute double-sided disc (2.8GB, in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in Round DVD Holder). AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to protect the lens.
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...32) 3 Recording indicator (P. 103) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Stereo microphone (P. 76) 5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550A) Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A) (P. 56) 6 Lens hood (P. 57) Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 7 Zoom lever ...the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to be attached for DZ-MV580A: The optional video flash, etc. can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to the W side for wide-angle. 8 Accessory shoe Only for details.) 9 External microphone jack (P. 76) 10 AV...
...32) 3 Recording indicator (P. 103) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Stereo microphone (P. 76) 5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550A) Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A) (P. 56) 6 Lens hood (P. 57) Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 7 Zoom lever ...the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to be attached for DZ-MV580A: The optional video flash, etc. can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to the W side for wide-angle. 8 Accessory shoe Only for details.) 9 External microphone jack (P. 76) 10 AV...
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When recording stills in a place where there is recommended that you use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*(P. 157): Refer to Optional Accessories" on DZ-MV550A. Always emits light regardless of brightness No light emission * Unusable on page 157. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/... not use the Video Flash while pointing it is flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could damage the subject's eyesight. 13 Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. English 75
When recording stills in a place where there is recommended that you use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*(P. 157): Refer to Optional Accessories" on DZ-MV550A. Always emits light regardless of brightness No light emission * Unusable on page 157. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/... not use the Video Flash while pointing it is flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could damage the subject's eyesight. 13 Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. English 75
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... DVD video camera/recorder, be used in this DVD video camera/recorder. 157 POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to page 82. ●Removing disc from square... to page 81, 82 if you want to correctly set the removed disc in the Round DVD Holder of the lens (see P. 57). ** Unusable on DZ-MV550A.
... DVD video camera/recorder, be used in this DVD video camera/recorder. 157 POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to page 82. ●Removing disc from square... to page 81, 82 if you want to correctly set the removed disc in the Round DVD Holder of the lens (see P. 57). ** Unusable on DZ-MV550A.
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...Weight Total weight when recording Provided accessories Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (MPEG Audio layer 2) Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (DZ-MV550A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV580A: 1280 × 960 pixels... 480 pixels Movie: Conforming to DVD video format (when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected) Still: Conforming to JPEG (DZ-MV550A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV580A: 1280 × 960 pixels*) standard * External input: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby ...
...Weight Total weight when recording Provided accessories Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (MPEG Audio layer 2) Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (DZ-MV550A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV580A: 1280 × 960 pixels... 480 pixels Movie: Conforming to DVD video format (when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected) Still: Conforming to JPEG (DZ-MV550A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV580A: 1280 × 960 pixels*) standard * External input: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby ...
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...telephone number Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES (Canada only) BY PHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD. Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) POUR COMMANDER DES ACCESSOIRES (Canada seulement) PAR TÉLÉPHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495...FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: Models: Trade Name: DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZ-MV550A/DZ-MV580A HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A Tel: 619-591-5200 English 184 ...
...telephone number Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES (Canada only) BY PHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD. Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) POUR COMMANDER DES ACCESSOIRES (Canada seulement) PAR TÉLÉPHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495...FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: Models: Trade Name: DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZ-MV550A/DZ-MV580A HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A Tel: 619-591-5200 English 184 ...