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... page 187 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. Printed on the front cover of DZ-MV550A is set up. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for future reference. Instruction Manual DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Keep it is shown on recycled paper QR35303 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2004 Printed in Japan OS-H(I) English
... page 187 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. Printed on the front cover of DZ-MV550A is set up. This manual was printed with the manual and how it handy for future reference. Instruction Manual DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Keep it is shown on recycled paper QR35303 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2004 Printed in Japan OS-H(I) English
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... a cooled room or vehicle - At this case, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. English 8 If condensation occurs, do any of case could occur on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and...
... a cooled room or vehicle - At this case, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and wait for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. English 8 If condensation occurs, do any of case could occur on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and...
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... To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming that the displays are unavailable with the function. Get to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this text. ●1, 2 and ... and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of DZ-MV580A are used in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of this DVD video camera/recorder are different from those you will be as...
... To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming that the displays are unavailable with the function. Get to know Hitachi. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this text. ●1, 2 and ... and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of DZ-MV580A are used in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of this DVD video camera/recorder are different from those you will be as...
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... of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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...
... of Contents Important Information 2 For Your Safety 2 Precautions 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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...
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... BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - FADE 115 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE 116 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD 70 Manually Focusing Subject 71 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 71 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 73 Using Full Auto Function 74 Setting Video Flash (for... DZ-MV580A 75 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 76 Viewing on TV Screen 77 CONNECTING TO A TV 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 78 Playback on DVD ...
... BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - FADE 115 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE 116 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD 70 Manually Focusing Subject 71 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 71 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 73 Using Full Auto Function 74 Setting Video Flash (for... DZ-MV580A 75 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 76 Viewing on TV Screen 77 CONNECTING TO A TV 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 78 Playback on DVD ...
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... lens (DZ-MV550A) Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A) (P. 56) 6 Lens hood (P. 57) Always remove this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery. DZ-MV580A illustrations are different, the method of operating both models is identical. can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device... of this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 7 Zoom lever (P. 56) Push the lever to the T side for DZ-MV580A: The optional video flash, etc. Names of Parts 56 78 9 10 123 A/V 4 MIC (Inside the cover) 13 11 12 BATTERY EJECT...
... lens (DZ-MV550A) Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A) (P. 56) 6 Lens hood (P. 57) Always remove this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery. DZ-MV580A illustrations are different, the method of operating both models is identical. can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device... of this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens. 7 Zoom lever (P. 56) Push the lever to the T side for DZ-MV580A: The optional video flash, etc. Names of Parts 56 78 9 10 123 A/V 4 MIC (Inside the cover) 13 11 12 BATTERY EJECT...
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... 37 38 39 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 28 FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 36 RESET button (P. 181) To reset all settings to defaults (status...
... 37 38 39 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 28 FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 36 RESET button (P. 181) To reset all settings to defaults (status...
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... is different from the actual display. Program AE k 3. EIS o 5. On-Screen Information 123 Various types of LCD screen or Volume Current date/time English 52 Manual Focus m 6. Recording status 13.
... is different from the actual display. Program AE k 3. EIS o 5. On-Screen Information 123 Various types of LCD screen or Volume Current date/time English 52 Manual Focus m 6. Recording status 13.
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... pause No display*4 13.Zoom (P.56) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 500× (DZ-MV550A), 240× (DZ-MV580A), only in movie recording mode) (P.93) No display: Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode*2 (P.94) No ...Program AE (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Backlight compensation (P.51) No display: Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. Manual focus (P.71) No display: Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus : (display in movie ...
... pause No display*4 13.Zoom (P.56) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 500× (DZ-MV550A), 240× (DZ-MV580A), only in movie recording mode) (P.93) No display: Microphone filter OFF p : Microphone filter ON 8. 16:9 mode*2 (P.94) No ...Program AE (only in Spanish): Manual focus 6. Backlight compensation (P.51) No display: Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 7. Manual focus (P.71) No display: Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus : (display in movie ...
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... the same direction as the lens, you can be checked. The following screen display symbols will light or blink to give warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on disc or card. • An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is turned 180° from the status in which the...
... the same direction as the lens, you can be checked. The following screen display symbols will light or blink to give warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on disc or card. • An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is turned 180° from the status in which the...
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... with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear on the screen. • Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on subject. 3 Use the S R buttons to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera... a subject automatically (autofocus). If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will appear on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: ...
... with S and R buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear on the screen. • Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on subject. 3 Use the S R buttons to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera... a subject automatically (autofocus). If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will appear on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: ...
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which may not be automatically focused (see page 71): 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 72
which may not be automatically focused (see page 71): 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 72
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... Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will appear on the screen. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. With auto exposure, no indication will appear on the screen. • The exposure setting ... or on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. English 73 The exposure indicator will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure ...
... Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will appear on the screen. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. With auto exposure, no indication will appear on the screen. • The exposure setting ... or on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. English 73 The exposure indicator will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. 123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure ...
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... from rear, it at a driver in vehicle: Doing so could damage the subject's eyesight. Always emits light regardless of Video Flash for DZ-MV580A) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of brightness No light emission * Unusable on page 157. It is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place. •.../recorder is recording. • Do not use the Video Flash in clear focus even if the Video Flash is recommended that you use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*(P. 157): Refer to Optional Accessories" on DZ-MV550A. 13 Setting Video Flash (for use.
... from rear, it at a driver in vehicle: Doing so could damage the subject's eyesight. Always emits light regardless of Video Flash for DZ-MV580A) See "Introduction to the instruction manual of brightness No light emission * Unusable on page 157. It is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place. •.../recorder is recording. • Do not use the Video Flash in clear focus even if the Video Flash is recommended that you use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*(P. 157): Refer to Optional Accessories" on DZ-MV550A. 13 Setting Video Flash (for use.
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... selector to a position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on TV screen. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on page 100, and press the DISPLAY button to the wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation display... the TV to switch the display status. • When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will appear on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).
... selector to a position other than "VCR2". • Information that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on TV screen. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may not be displayed on page 100, and press the DISPLAY button to the wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation display... the TV to switch the display status. • When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will appear on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).
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See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. English 79 Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Remove the disc from the one on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD video recorder (see "Terminology", P. 160) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play it back. 12 Playback on this DVD video camera/recorder.
See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. English 79 Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Remove the disc from the one on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD video recorder (see "Terminology", P. 160) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play it back. 12 Playback on this DVD video camera/recorder.
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... playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed. • Playback may not be damaged. • See "Terminology" , P. 29, 160 for DVD player. See the instruction manual for liner PCM recording. • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. English 80
... playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed. • Playback may not be damaged. • See "Terminology" , P. 29, 160 for DVD player. See the instruction manual for liner PCM recording. • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. English 80
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... the seaside in a wedding or on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Auto Wh i t e Ba l . Low Light : Allows user to record in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. (P.71) English 90 Note: • You can check the selected AE mode by the on a ski slope. Setting Up Camera Functions 123 Before You Begin...
... the seaside in a wedding or on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Auto Wh i t e Ba l . Low Light : Allows user to record in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. (P.71) English 90 Note: • You can check the selected AE mode by the on a ski slope. Setting Up Camera Functions 123 Before You Begin...
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...Indoor 2 To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb- If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video... Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to end the setting. Camer a F u nc t i on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Mode Auto Set...
...Indoor 2 To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb- If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video... Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to end the setting. Camer a F u nc t i on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Mode Auto Set...
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...indicator changes from blinking to a steady light. English 92 If focus is not correct Thick paper when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 71). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A button. ...in a bright place with "Dig. Zoom Off" specified. • If the recording conditions have changed, re-set . ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. Use an object that it is re-set the white...
...indicator changes from blinking to a steady light. English 92 If focus is not correct Thick paper when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 71). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal.", "Set", and then press the A button. ...in a bright place with "Dig. Zoom Off" specified. • If the recording conditions have changed, re-set . ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that is not transparent. Use an object that it is re-set the white...