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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. Identifications of caution ...servicing to the inside part of contact with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. This symbol alerts the user...
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. Identifications of caution ...servicing to the inside part of contact with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to private in-home videotaping of its picture elements (pixels) are copyrighted. This symbol alerts the user...
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... this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all servicing to quality standards in the design of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do...The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be easily accessible. 4 But, safety is a major factor in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of every instrument. English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted...
... this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all servicing to quality standards in the design of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do...The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be easily accessible. 4 But, safety is a major factor in the manufacture of your video product, safety is your enjoyment and proper use of every instrument. English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted...
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... a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder. Cautions When Using • Hitachi cannot compensate for a few moments, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off power." If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with a DVD, so it with the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder too high or too...
... a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder. Cautions When Using • Hitachi cannot compensate for a few moments, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off power." If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn it on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with a DVD, so it with the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder too high or too...
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..., recording or playback may also be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near TV or radio: • This could cause malfunctions...in cold areas, or immediately after power is a precision machine. Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is turned on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is subject to soot or steam: • Thick soot or steam could result...
..., recording or playback may also be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: • If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near TV or radio: • This could cause malfunctions...in cold areas, or immediately after power is a precision machine. Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact: • This DVD video camera/recorder is turned on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is subject to soot or steam: • Thick soot or steam could result...
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... at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again. If this DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline...
... at least 1 - 2 hours before using it again. If this DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide: • Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may remain inside the DVD video camera/recorder. Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline...
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... − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the ...light for a while after recording is being written to disc or card, or being powered could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 139). Also read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the following, so as...
... − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to the DVD video camera/recorder. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow the ...light for a while after recording is being written to disc or card, or being powered could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 139). Also read the instructions attached with benzene or thinner: • The coating of the following, so as...
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...• Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. It is recommended that recording is normal. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use the HDD from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in...copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it in a closet, etc. Detach the battery ...
...• Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. It is recommended that recording is normal. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use the HDD from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in...copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it in a closet, etc. Detach the battery ...
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...to clean the case: Doing so could scratch it to impact: Doing such could scratch the lens. ●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder Case Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case hard with a soft cloth which it was purchased. • Be careful that no condensation occurs on... read the following phenomena may occur: − Block noise in environment where condensation is likely to occur. 10 • When recording images, the DVD video camera/ A l l P r ogr ams 001 / 002 recorder may avoid the portions of disc where PLAY PHOTO SELECT recording is not possible, due...
...to clean the case: Doing so could scratch it to impact: Doing such could scratch the lens. ●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder Case Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case hard with a soft cloth which it was purchased. • Be careful that no condensation occurs on... read the following phenomena may occur: − Block noise in environment where condensation is likely to occur. 10 • When recording images, the DVD video camera/ A l l P r ogr ams 001 / 002 recorder may avoid the portions of disc where PLAY PHOTO SELECT recording is not possible, due...
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... DVD video camera/recorder by using the functions of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change the file control information: It will not accept any dirt adhering to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: • A quick index for leaking of personal data. Get to know Hitachi...
... DVD video camera/recorder by using the functions of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change the file control information: It will not accept any dirt adhering to the disc as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: • A quick index for leaking of personal data. Get to know Hitachi...
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... manual Understand that the displays are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-HS303A / DZ-HS300A are different, the method of this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the explanation in this text. ● HDD , 1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings ... function to these models is compatible with HDD/disc/card used in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of DZ-HS303A are unavailable with the function. The illustrations of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or...
... manual Understand that the displays are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-HS303A / DZ-HS300A are different, the method of this DVD video camera/recorder are used for the explanation in this text. ● HDD , 1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings ... function to these models is compatible with HDD/disc/card used in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of DZ-HS303A are unavailable with the function. The illustrations of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or...
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... to rewind, unlike recorders using Disc Navigation function). ●Use Disc Navigation to an 8 cm DVD can be played back on this DVD video camera/recorder using the provided software CD-ROM. You can create an original DVD, using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC (p. 83). ●You can be performed on...
... to rewind, unlike recorders using Disc Navigation function). ●Use Disc Navigation to an 8 cm DVD can be played back on this DVD video camera/recorder using the provided software CD-ROM. You can create an original DVD, using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC (p. 83). ●You can be performed on...
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... Checking Provided Accessories 17 Names of Parts 18 Setups Demonstration Function 22 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 22 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 22 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 22 ATTACHING LENS CAP 23 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL...FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 35 Initial Settings 36 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 36 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 36 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 36 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS... 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
... Checking Provided Accessories 17 Names of Parts 18 Setups Demonstration Function 22 Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 22 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 22 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 22 ATTACHING LENS CAP 23 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL...FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME 35 Initial Settings 36 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP 36 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........ 36 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE 36 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS... 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
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RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R 132 Viewing Images recorded on provided CD-ROM 136 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC 137 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 138 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 138 POWER SUPPLY 138 Trouble Messages 139 Troubleshooting 146 System Reset 153 Major Specifications 154 STORAGE CAPACITY OF HDD/DVD/CARD...
RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R 132 Viewing Images recorded on provided CD-ROM 136 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC 137 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 138 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 138 POWER SUPPLY 138 Trouble Messages 139 Troubleshooting 146 System Reset 153 Major Specifications 154 STORAGE CAPACITY OF HDD/DVD/CARD...
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... cloth: Always use . To power the remote control. DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Use to clean discs. 17 WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AV/S output cable: For DZ-HS300A only. Charge it from /to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. Portable power supply for this...
... cloth: Always use . To power the remote control. DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. Use to clean discs. 17 WARNING: Keep this DVD video camera/recorder. AV/S output cable: For DZ-HS300A only. Charge it from /to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from children. Portable power supply for this...
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...the zoom or volume. 10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-HS303A only) (p. 59) The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of light to block with hand, etc. DZ-HS303A illustrations are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal.... 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-HS303A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-HS300A only) (p. 53) 14 8 Lens hood ...
...the zoom or volume. 10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-HS303A only) (p. 59) The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of light to block with hand, etc. DZ-HS303A illustrations are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal.... 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-HS303A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-HS300A only) (p. 53) 14 8 Lens hood ...
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...) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 8, 43) Will blink or light when the HDD/DVD is accessed (write or read), or the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a PC. 19 PHOTO/SELECT button (p. 44, 79, 93) 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) Press this button when... recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the "HDD" position from accidentally moving to "DVD". 26 Power switch (p. 33) 27 Hand strap (p. 22) 20 DISC EJECT button (p. 40) Press down and release this button to open the cover of...
...) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 8, 43) Will blink or light when the HDD/DVD is accessed (write or read), or the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a PC. 19 PHOTO/SELECT button (p. 44, 79, 93) 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30) Press this button when... recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the "HDD" position from accidentally moving to "DVD". 26 Power switch (p. 33) 27 Hand strap (p. 22) 20 DISC EJECT button (p. 40) Press down and release this button to open the cover of...
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...57) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 35 Speaker (p. 73) 36 RESET button (p. 153) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory). 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 46, 78) Press this button to display the details of image being played ... is being lighted from the menu. These buttons are also used to adjust the exposure or focus. 44 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to play back the scene, or designate an option from rear. 43 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 35, 51, 55, 57, 74, 75, 76) Use...
...57) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 35 Speaker (p. 73) 36 RESET button (p. 153) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory). 37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 46, 78) Press this button to display the details of image being played ... is being lighted from the menu. These buttons are also used to adjust the exposure or focus. 44 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to play back the scene, or designate an option from rear. 43 f / e / d / c / A buttons (p. 35, 51, 55, 57, 74, 75, 76) Use...
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... button (p. 74) 59 Stop button (p. 12, 51, 74) 60 Forward skip button (p. 76) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. 21
... button (p. 74) 59 Stop button (p. 12, 51, 74) 60 Forward skip button (p. 76) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. 21
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...charger, is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/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. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to "Off". The default at ...you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Refer to the base of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with your thumb. English Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Adjust the length of your ...
...charger, is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/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. ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to "Off". The default at ...you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Refer to the base of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with your thumb. English Setups This section explains preparations for recording - Adjust the length of your ...
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...discharged, no operation is approximately one year. Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the ...cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with remote control: Replace the battery. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the positive R terminal facing ...
...discharged, no operation is approximately one year. Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the ...cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Push the both sides of lithium battery is possible with remote control: Replace the battery. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the positive R terminal facing ...