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... the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. This will help avoid any potential hazard from battery power, or other similar surface. Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the video product manufacturer as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is a major...
... the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. This will help avoid any potential hazard from battery power, or other similar surface. Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the video product manufacturer as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is a major...
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... gas such as near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause this does not indicate a fault. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier: • With some water in...
... gas such as near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause this does not indicate a fault. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier: • With some water in...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... is designed and produced for personal enjoyment. 9 English If the humidity is high, the lens could be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for damage due to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could cause malfunctions. Do not store the DVD video... camera/recorder in such a place, it in a closet, etc. Also, Hitachi cannot be damaged. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to make a mistake when handling...
... is designed and produced for personal enjoyment. 9 English If the humidity is high, the lens could be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for damage due to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: • This could cause malfunctions. Do not store the DVD video... camera/recorder in such a place, it in a closet, etc. Also, Hitachi cannot be damaged. Detach the battery from which recorded contents can become inoperable. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to make a mistake when handling...
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The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this text. 10 The expression "press the...to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. We want this manual to know Hitachi. Get to be used for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of contents directing you to stop your business.
The following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this text. 10 The expression "press the...to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. We want this manual to know Hitachi. Get to be used for the information you use . ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of contents directing you to stop your business.
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... Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR...37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY 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 ...
... Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 34 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR...37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 ATTACHING BATTERY 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 ...
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..., or input or output video from/to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video ...have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to protect the lens. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to another video device. AV... before use this DVD video camera/recorder. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16
..., or input or output video from/to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video ...have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to protect the lens. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM3W): Use to another video device. AV... before use this DVD video camera/recorder. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620) 16
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... (P. 63) To switch the menu display on screen between Advanced mode and Quick mode. 13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40) The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of DZMV550A and DZ-MV580A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal... attachment hole (P. 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 DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the...
... (P. 63) To switch the menu display on screen between Advanced mode and Quick mode. 13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40) The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of DZMV550A and DZ-MV580A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal... attachment hole (P. 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 DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the...
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... (P. 8, 50) 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 20 Card insertion block (P. 47) 21 Battery attachment platform (P. 40) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or...
... (P. 8, 50) 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 20 Card insertion block (P. 47) 21 Battery attachment platform (P. 40) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or...
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.../Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Adjust the length of your thumb. Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could...
.../Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Adjust the length of your thumb. Caution: Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could...
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... possible with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery stopper REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out. Note: • Replace the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or...
... possible with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery stopper REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out. Note: • Replace the battery with the metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or...
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...date and time, press the A button. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2004 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in Date Mode): The digit on the date display format (set . Came ra Func t i ons Set u p P r o g r am AE : A u t o Wh...RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM 4 Tilt the joystick to be reset. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first Da t e Mode Da t e Se t ENTER RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM depends on the left / right to select...
...date and time, press the A button. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2004 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in Date Mode): The digit on the date display format (set . Came ra Func t i ons Set u p P r o g r am AE : A u t o Wh...RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM 4 Tilt the joystick to be reset. The menu screen will restore the menu screen. To prevent this built-in battery is highlighted first Da t e Mode Da t e Se t ENTER RETURN 1/ 1/ 2004 12: 00AM RAM depends on the left / right to select...
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... other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. 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...outlet, unplug it into AC outlet. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/ charger ...
... other chargers could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in some foreign countries. 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...outlet, unplug it into AC outlet. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at purchase time: Charge it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/ charger ...
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...even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery. REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it. 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it... . English 40 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder, and hold it. 2 Slide the battery downward to remove it upward until a click is securely attached...
...even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery. REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it. 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it... . English 40 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder, and hold it. 2 Slide the battery downward to remove it upward until a click is securely attached...
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... XTRA mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is started. 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 ...video camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are being operated, and playback is performed. ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with...
... XTRA mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is started. 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 ...video camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are being operated, and playback is performed. ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with...
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... If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause status continues for an extended period: It is recommended that you do not store the battery in a place which is too cold, such as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) Note: The remaining level ...the ambient environment and how often the DVD video camera/recorder is used for a shorter period. English 42 Be especially sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle) over 140°F (60°C): Neglecting this DVD video camera/recorder is free from the DVD ...
... If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause status continues for an extended period: It is recommended that you do not store the battery in a place which is too cold, such as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) Note: The remaining level ...the ambient environment and how often the DVD video camera/recorder is used for a shorter period. English 42 Be especially sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle) over 140°F (60°C): Neglecting this DVD video camera/recorder is free from the DVD ...
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... perform settings on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use 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 shock or result in fire. Power cable AC adapter...
... perform settings on it indoors. Note: Be sure to use 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 shock or result in fire. Power cable AC adapter...
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...? English 45 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...
...? English 45 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...
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... cover is recommended that you do, the disc cover will blink.) It is fully open, the disc will 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...switch to "POWER OFF" to 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 the disc or until it stops. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will slightly...
... cover is recommended that you do, the disc cover will blink.) It is fully open, the disc will 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...switch to "POWER OFF" to 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 the disc or until it stops. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will slightly...
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Manual Focus m 6. External Input 12. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Video flash 10. Disc/Card type 15. Remaining battery level 18. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation: It is an example for details. Program AE k 3. Microphone filter 8. 16:9 mode 9. Self-...
Manual Focus m 6. External Input 12. Remaining space on the LCD screen during recording. Video flash 10. Disc/Card type 15. Remaining battery level 18. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for explanation: It is an example for details. Program AE k 3. Microphone filter 8. 16:9 mode 9. Self-...