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...do not remove any inside of this unit. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. More than 99.99% of current technology. This does not indicate a fault as the ...included. Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of copyrighted materials. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. Therefore, it is made by highly precise technology. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns...
...do not remove any inside of this unit. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. More than 99.99% of current technology. This does not indicate a fault as the ...included. Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of copyrighted materials. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have sufficient magnitude to qualified personnel. Therefore, it is made by highly precise technology. Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns...
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... DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 6 English If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on . No water or oil! • Water... or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the ...
... DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 6 English If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on . No water or oil! • Water... or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly: • Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the ...
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... using it : Repair of case could be used for a long time continuously 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. − Violently...
... using it : Repair of case could be used for a long time continuously 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. − Violently...
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... 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 Camera...
... 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 Camera...
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...: PC connection cable: Round DVD Holder): Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD Use this cord to another video device. 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...the DVD video camera/recorder on this DVD video camera/recorder. video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to PC. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. ...
...: PC connection cable: Round DVD Holder): Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD Use this cord to another video device. 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...the DVD video camera/recorder on this DVD video camera/recorder. video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to PC. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this DVD video camera/recorder. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). English 23 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.
3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). English 23 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.
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... for verifying the set date will be charged. 37 English Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2004 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to choose "YES", and then press the A button. If you make a recording can also be used to right. Note: To stop date/time setting midway...
... for verifying the set date will be charged. 37 English Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2004 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to choose "YES", and then press the A button. If you make a recording can also be used to right. Note: To stop date/time setting midway...
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... output terminal English 39 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 charged at temperatures 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 chargers could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some ...
... output terminal English 39 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 charged at temperatures 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 chargers could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some ...
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... the battery is heard. ●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 for...
... the battery is heard. ●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 for...
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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...min When using viewfinder − approx. 135 min When using LCD monitor − approx. 115 min For DZ-MV580A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 130..., the battery will vary depending on recording contents. *2 LPCM mode can be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to...
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...min When using viewfinder − approx. 135 min When using LCD monitor − approx. 115 min For DZ-MV580A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 130..., the battery will vary depending on recording contents. *2 LPCM mode can be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to...
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...DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use it indoors. 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 it, play back or... edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric...
...DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use it indoors. 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 it, play back or... edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric...
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...recorder: F o rma t D i s c When final message "Format the disc now?" 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 some ...
...recorder: F o rma t D i s c When final message "Format the disc now?" 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 some ...
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...turned off . • When inserting or removing the disc, be removed unless it is fully open . If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it . • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc ... indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on , the disc can be careful not to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of disc insertion block, to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off . 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it...
...turned off . • When inserting or removing the disc, be removed unless it is fully open . If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it . • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc ... indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on , the disc can be careful not to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger during removal of disc insertion block, to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off . 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it...
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...from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV550A cannot record ... that cannot be read by the copy- even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment. Note: • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will return to "CAMERA" whenever DVD video camera/recorder ... be operated by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/charger. • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power...
...from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV550A cannot record ... that cannot be read by the copy- even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment. Note: • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will return to "CAMERA" whenever DVD video camera/recorder ... be operated by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/charger. • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power...
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... the scenes to be dubbed among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder (P.126). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on connected device: The DVD video... VIDEO DEVICES You can connect it . To record (dub) images from the speaker: If the volume is heard from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/ audio input jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow White Red * If the ...
... the scenes to be dubbed among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder (P.126). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on connected device: The DVD video... VIDEO DEVICES You can connect it . To record (dub) images from the speaker: If the volume is heard from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/ audio input jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow White Red * If the ...
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... press the A button. If the DVD video camera/recorder is complete, the DVD video camera/recorder will return to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that have been initialized on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. • If... "Format Card" will not be initialized correctly, or it may be damaged. • It may be used (P.82). • If you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. English 135 The screen for initialization. F o rma t t h e d i s c now ? 13 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. If...
... press the A button. If the DVD video camera/recorder is complete, the DVD video camera/recorder will return to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that have been initialized on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. • If... "Format Card" will not be initialized correctly, or it may be damaged. • It may be used (P.82). • If you use the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. English 135 The screen for initialization. F o rma t t h e d i s c now ? 13 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. If...
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Choose "NO" to cancel updating. 5 Press the C button to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted, the control information will appear, and ... for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. English 136 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 screen, and then press the...
Choose "NO" to cancel updating. 5 Press the C button to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted, the control information will appear, and ... for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. English 136 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 screen, and then press the...
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...correctly, or it may be finalized. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. Finalize Disc Further recording on the Disc PLAY Navigation screen for reference. • The shorter the recording time on the "Disc..." menu screen, and then press the A button. If you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to finalize it. If finalization is interrupted by power off during finalization and the finalization is turned off , the disc will result, and at...
...correctly, or it may be finalized. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. Finalize Disc Further recording on the Disc PLAY Navigation screen for reference. • The shorter the recording time on the "Disc..." menu screen, and then press the A button. If you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to finalize it. If finalization is interrupted by power off during finalization and the finalization is turned off , the disc will result, and at...
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... turned off . To start 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...
... turned off . To start 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...
