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...dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs on again with the disc or card loaded in temperatures is great - Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long continuous period of time, the temperature... 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 water droplets) could deteriorate. • When using it...
...dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs on again with the disc or card loaded in temperatures is great - Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long continuous period of time, the temperature... 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 water droplets) could deteriorate. • When using it...
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... 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/ Recorder 48 TURNING DVD ...MACRO RECORDING 57 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......57 Playing Back 58 PLAYING BACK 58 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD 59 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 59 FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 59 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 60 PLAYING...
... 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/ Recorder 48 TURNING DVD ...MACRO RECORDING 57 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......57 Playing Back 58 PLAYING BACK 58 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD 59 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 59 FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 59 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 60 PLAYING...
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... 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... 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
... 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... 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
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...) and photos (stills) video camera/recorder to PC. video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Charge it from children. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Infrared remote control (model...TV screen, or input or output video from household AC outlet, use . Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. ex. Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in ...
...) and photos (stills) video camera/recorder to PC. video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Charge it from children. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Infrared remote control (model...TV screen, or input or output video from household AC outlet, use . Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16 Power cable: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. ex. Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in ...
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... 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 cover PUSH CLOSE portion English 21 only videos on DVD-RAM disc; DISC EJECT button DISC EJECT...
... 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 cover PUSH CLOSE portion English 21 only videos on DVD-RAM disc; DISC EJECT button DISC EJECT...
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... compatible with SD memory card or MultiMediaCard. DZ-MV230A/200A - Using a disc other than those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc. *4: There are DVD video recorders that use square type adapters. • See page 26 for camcorder use Hitachi Maxell discs, since their compatibility with the mark...
... compatible with SD memory card or MultiMediaCard. DZ-MV230A/200A - Using a disc other than those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc. *4: There are DVD video recorders that use square type adapters. • See page 26 for camcorder use Hitachi Maxell discs, since their compatibility with the mark...
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...on recording contents. *2 LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc 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 approx... charging, the battery will be warm, but this range could damage the battery. *1 The XTRA 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 86°F (10°...
...on recording contents. *2 LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc 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 approx... charging, the battery will be warm, but this range could damage the battery. *1 The XTRA 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 86°F (10°...
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... 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 delay before recording...
... 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 delay before recording...
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...it to remove the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover. English 46 DISC EJECT 3 Gently open slightly. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. REMOVING DISC 1 Set the power... switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off. 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. •...
...it to remove the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover. English 46 DISC EJECT 3 Gently open slightly. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. REMOVING DISC 1 Set the power... switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off. 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it. •...
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...on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will return to "CAMERA" whenever ...recorded image. • The recorded contents can also be recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. even in speaker: The loud volume may not ...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... protect the copyright, except for images recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD ...
...on TV or switching the signal using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will return to "CAMERA" whenever ...recorded image. • The recorded contents can also be recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. even in speaker: The loud volume may not ...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... protect the copyright, except for images recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD ...
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...(dub) images from the built-in DVD video camera/recorder. Signal flow *1 A/V MIC 3 relay adapters To AV input/ (generally available) output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) To S-VIDEO output...on page 98 for details, and "Recording Stills" on page 50 for DZ-MV580A) Note: • With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of...VIDEO signal. (Only for how to record still images. 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on DVD-RAM disc or card. The picture will enable you can be recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Press the REC ...
...(dub) images from the built-in DVD video camera/recorder. Signal flow *1 A/V MIC 3 relay adapters To AV input/ (generally available) output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) To S-VIDEO output...on page 98 for details, and "Recording Stills" on page 50 for DZ-MV580A) Note: • With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of...VIDEO signal. (Only for how to record still images. 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on DVD-RAM disc or card. The picture will enable you can be recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Press the REC ...
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...8226; Using an S-video jack will record (dub) it to the DVD video camera/ recorder. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select a scene to be played back. 3 Press the playback (A) button on this DVD video...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, on other than "VCR2". ...this DVD video camera/ recorder (P.126). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from the speaker: If the volume is too high, ...
...8226; Using an S-video jack will record (dub) it to the DVD video camera/ recorder. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select a scene to be played back. 3 Press the playback (A) button on this DVD video...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, on other than "VCR2". ...this DVD video camera/ recorder (P.126). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from the speaker: If the volume is too high, ...
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... Choose "YES", and then press the A button. 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 PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. • If you use... the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. F o rma t D i s c A l l data wi l l be deleted. YES NO ENTER F o rma t Ca r d A l l data wi l l be deleted. The screen for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off , the disc or card will not be initialized correctly...
... Choose "YES", and then press the A button. 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 PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. • If you use... the AC adapter/charger to cancel initialization. F o rma t D i s c A l l data wi l l be deleted. YES NO ENTER F o rma t Ca r d A l l data wi l l be deleted. The screen for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off , the disc or card will not be initialized correctly...
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If this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. Upda te Con t r o l I n fo. will be restored. The message for verifying "Update Control Info." Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not...menu screen will appear. 4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to edit a disc recorded on the screen for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. If updating of control ...
If this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. Upda te Con t r o l I n fo. will be restored. The message for verifying "Update Control Info." Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that power is not...menu screen will appear. 4 Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to edit a disc recorded on the screen for updating control information, make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is displayed. If updating of control ...
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... a DVD player, etc. - If the DVD video camera/recorder is only for a finalized disc. you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalized DVD-R disc SELECT I TEM 001 / 010 01: 19/10/2004 06: 11/13/2004 02...
... a DVD player, etc. - If the DVD video camera/recorder is only for a finalized disc. you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalized DVD-R disc SELECT I TEM 001 / 010 01: 19/10/2004 06: 11/13/2004 02...
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...Multiprocessor is not supported. • Can also be used to install software) • Display adapter (video memory of at least 4 MB) and display that can read the instruction manual using ...in "Document" folder. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not been installed in use DVD-RAM disc". When connected via USB hub - If you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. No electronic...• After installing MyDVD, open "Programs" or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM" and "DVD-MovieAlbumSE", and then open "On-line Manual". To read the above manual, a Web ...
...Multiprocessor is not supported. • Can also be used to install software) • Display adapter (video memory of at least 4 MB) and display that can read the instruction manual using ...in "Document" folder. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not been installed in use DVD-RAM disc". When connected via USB hub - If you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. No electronic...• After installing MyDVD, open "Programs" or "All Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM" and "DVD-MovieAlbumSE", and then open "On-line Manual". To read the above manual, a Web ...
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... ●Removing disc from square adapter (Example 1) Snap off and remove lock pin English (Example 2) Slide the disc obliquely upward so that it in this DVD video camera/recorder, be sure to remove the lens hood at the end of the lens (see P. 57). ** Unusable on DZ-MV550A. Note: Refer... to page 81, 82 if you want to 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 ...
... ●Removing disc from square adapter (Example 1) Snap off and remove lock pin English (Example 2) Slide the disc obliquely upward so that it in this DVD video camera/recorder, be sure to remove the lens hood at the end of the lens (see P. 57). ** Unusable on DZ-MV550A. Note: Refer... to page 81, 82 if you want to 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 ...
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... with the power switch set to "O VIDEO" or "N PHOTO", or a card is loaded with the power switch set demonstration to off or the DISC EJECT button is connected to choose the desired option, and then press the A button. 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", ...
... with the power switch set to "O VIDEO" or "N PHOTO", or a card is loaded with the power switch set demonstration to off or the DISC EJECT button is connected to choose the desired option, and then press the A button. 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", ...
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... been attached, turn the power switch off for partial repair), the original date/time information will be repaired, depending on page 171. (1) Disc is turned off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be lost . (In case of message (2) (3) only) • See *1 on the timing... It is possible that was not initialized for camera use for repair is added to the following cautions: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to use was turned off. • Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on next time. (Do not remove the...
... been attached, turn the power switch off for partial repair), the original date/time information will be repaired, depending on page 171. (1) Disc is turned off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be lost . (In case of message (2) (3) only) • See *1 on the timing... It is possible that was not initialized for camera use for repair is added to the following cautions: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to use was turned off. • Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on next time. (Do not remove the...
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...999. Was formatting interrupted Format the card now? English 166 Then turn power on again. (2) Turn power off , remove the battery or AC adapter/charger and reattach it, and then turn power on this DVD video camera/recorder, 135 choose "YES" and format it . Deselect PHOTO 116... PHOTO" specified. 138 Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use AC adapter/charger to be combined. 116 Cannot combine. midway? The card may be defective: Contact the disc manufacturer. (5) DISK xxxx If the above procedures cannot solve the problem, take note of still images...
...999. Was formatting interrupted Format the card now? English 166 Then turn power on again. (2) Turn power off , remove the battery or AC adapter/charger and reattach it, and then turn power on this DVD video camera/recorder, 135 choose "YES" and format it . Deselect PHOTO 116... PHOTO" specified. 138 Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use AC adapter/charger to be combined. 116 Cannot combine. midway? The card may be defective: Contact the disc manufacturer. (5) DISK xxxx If the above procedures cannot solve the problem, take note of still images...