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..., the external or internal terminals could corrode, which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen. Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner: • Cleaning the lens is exclusively for a long time: This could cause malfunctions. before using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to...
..., the external or internal terminals could corrode, which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen. Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner: • Cleaning the lens is exclusively for a long time: This could cause malfunctions. before using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to...
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... recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. Do not use it for a long time continuously as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. such as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc...
... recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. Do not use it for a long time continuously as time passes. (The battery is produced so that data is being read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the instructions. such as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc...
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... DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different from those you , we have included 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 DVD video camera/ recorder - It is possible to identify whether the disc or card is identical. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images...
... DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different from those you , we have included 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 DVD video camera/ recorder - It is possible to identify whether the disc or card is identical. recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images...
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... BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 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 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 44 Inserting and Removing Disc 45 INSERTING DISC...
... BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 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 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 44 Inserting and Removing Disc 45 INSERTING DISC...
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... USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 87 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 88 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 90 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 90 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER 90 Setting Up Record Functions 91 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE 91 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE 92 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY 94 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE 94 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 95 SELF-TIMER 96 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 97 LCD/EVF Setup...
... USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT 87 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 88 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS 90 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM 90 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER 90 Setting Up Record Functions 91 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE 91 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE 92 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY 94 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE 94 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT 95 SELF-TIMER 96 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT 97 LCD/EVF Setup...
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...DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. English 15 Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc: To record videos (movies) on TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery. PC connection cable: Use this to hang it before use . DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Lens...
...DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. English 15 Lithium battery (model CR2032): To power the remote control. Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc: To record videos (movies) on TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery. PC connection cable: Use this to hang it before use . DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. WARNING: Keep this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to protect the lens. Lens...
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... service. AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF. • Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. • DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files...
... service. AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF. • Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. • DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files...
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.... 6 Mbps *3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps Note: • No movie can be recorded on SD memory card. • Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can also be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it . If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of disc DZ-GX20A: Can record up to...
.... 6 Mbps *3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps Note: • No movie can be recorded on SD memory card. • Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can also be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it . If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of disc DZ-GX20A: Can record up to...
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... set date will appear. Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to be recorded correctly. Da t e Se t u p Da t e Se t Da t e Mode 1/ 1/ 2005 1 2 : 00AM ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Press the c button. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? The screen for the month, press the c button to right to select the digit to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every...
... set date will appear. Zoom : 40x MIC.F i l ter : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to be recorded correctly. Da t e Se t u p Da t e Se t Da t e Mode 1/ 1/ 2005 1 2 : 00AM ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Press the c button. Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2005 8 : 0 0AM Da t e s e t u p? The screen for the month, press the c button to right to select the digit to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every...
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.... Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal English 39 Unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it before using the DVD video camera/ recorder. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light...
.... Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter/charger DC output terminal English 39 Unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it before using the DVD video camera/ recorder. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the CHARGE indicator does not light...
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... some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on again. Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set it to "P" when using disc, or set the switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking, do not violently open...
... some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on again. Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set it to "P" when using disc, or set the switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is lit or blinking, do not violently open...
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... recording pause status. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop , and recording pause status will not be played back, it may take some time for as long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on disc or card (the previous images will be heard from the speaker. Playback will stop playback, press the A button. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you stop playback...
... recording pause status. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons (S, R). • To temporarily stop , and recording pause status will not be played back, it may take some time for as long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on disc or card (the previous images will be heard from the speaker. Playback will stop playback, press the A button. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you stop playback...
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... cause a whitish image. • " ( " will blink during charging of the battery for DZ-MV730A. Note: • The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will vary depending on page 151. English 76 It is recommended that you wish to record without using DZ-GX20A to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected) Came ra Func...
... cause a whitish image. • " ( " will blink during charging of the battery for DZ-MV730A. Note: • The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . • When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will vary depending on page 151. English 76 It is recommended that you wish to record without using DZ-GX20A to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected) Came ra Func...
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... the DVD video camera/ recorder. Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of digital satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be performed. 81 English "COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on camcorder...
... the DVD video camera/ recorder. Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of digital satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be performed. 81 English "COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on camcorder...
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...; Audio is too high, noise may operate the VCR. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can connect it . Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 124). • Be sure to use Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to be played back. 3 Set the channel of the connected video device to an external input. 4 Press the playback (A) button...
...; Audio is too high, noise may operate the VCR. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can connect it . Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 124). • Be sure to use Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to be played back. 3 Set the channel of the connected video device to an external input. 4 Press the playback (A) button...
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...) Digital zoom (p. 56) Microphone filter*2 (p. 90) Flash*3 (p. 76) *1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A is connected). Date setting (p. 37) Display format*9 (p. 38) LCD/EVF Setup *9 LCD / EVF Se t up Ad j us t EVF D i s p l a y : Au t o ENTER RETURN RAM Record Functions Setup Adjust (p. 98) EVF Display (p. 99) Record Funct i ons Se t up V I DEO Mode : F I NE 16:9 : Off I n i t i a l Se t up Beep : On Power Save : Of f Re c o r d LED : On Language : Eng l i s h Demo Mode : A u t o Reset ENTER RETURN RAM Beep*9 (p. 100) Power save*9 (p. 100) Recording LED...
...) Digital zoom (p. 56) Microphone filter*2 (p. 90) Flash*3 (p. 76) *1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A is connected). Date setting (p. 37) Display format*9 (p. 38) LCD/EVF Setup *9 LCD / EVF Se t up Ad j us t EVF D i s p l a y : Au t o ENTER RETURN RAM Record Functions Setup Adjust (p. 98) EVF Display (p. 99) Record Funct i ons Se t up V I DEO Mode : F I NE 16:9 : Off I n i t i a l Se t up Beep : On Power Save : Of f Re c o r d LED : On Language : Eng l i s h Demo Mode : A u t o Reset ENTER RETURN RAM Beep*9 (p. 100) Power save*9 (p. 100) Recording LED...
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... the Hitachi DZ-MV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder. Installing Software Before You Begin Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, no program with different version can coexist: If any question messages appear that mean "This file is located. 4 Double-click the Setup.exe icon. If the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it together?" Note: • If your PC uses Windows®...
... the Hitachi DZ-MV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder. Installing Software Before You Begin Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, no program with different version can coexist: If any question messages appear that mean "This file is located. 4 Double-click the Setup.exe icon. If the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it together?" Note: • If your PC uses Windows®...
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... DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video camera/recorders, and DVD recorders that are compatible with DVD-RAM disc, etc. 155 English If recordable space remains on the disc, additional recording will allow user to achieve a recording of images with 8 cm DVD-RAM can play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on writable DVD disc: This format has been adopted for DVD video. A DVD recorder that is compatible with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time. DVD VIDEO FORMAT: This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format...
... DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video camera/recorders, and DVD recorders that are compatible with DVD-RAM disc, etc. 155 English If recordable space remains on the disc, additional recording will allow user to achieve a recording of images with 8 cm DVD-RAM can play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on writable DVD disc: This format has been adopted for DVD video. A DVD recorder that is compatible with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time. DVD VIDEO FORMAT: This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format...
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... the "Preference" button at HS (high speed). When executing "Export" on playback screen. time. started . MovieAlbumSE is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". recorder is connected to If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is been set. "Hardware Removal" results in Drive X: cannot be used for date/time indication on DVDMovieAlbumSE, it will stop midway. when USB2.0 card is started , "Disc in error. An image that you...
... the "Preference" button at HS (high speed). When executing "Export" on playback screen. time. started . MovieAlbumSE is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". recorder is connected to If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is been set. "Hardware Removal" results in Drive X: cannot be used for date/time indication on DVDMovieAlbumSE, it will stop midway. when USB2.0 card is started , "Disc in error. An image that you...
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...recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to factory defaults. All settings will reset all settings to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. Note: Do not press the reset button with undue force. ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Set Date Mode LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Auto Auto...
...recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to factory defaults. All settings will reset all settings to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. Note: Do not press the reset button with undue force. ElS Dig.Zoom MIC.Filter Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality 16:9 Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Set Date Mode LCD/EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Auto Auto...