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... WARNING: Many television programs and films are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may apply to the inside part of this unit. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to be read carefully to avoid any covers or attempt to gain access to private... off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). Refer all servicing to make any kind of contact with Canadian ICES-003. Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of current...
... WARNING: Many television programs and films are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may apply to the inside part of this unit. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to be read carefully to avoid any covers or attempt to gain access to private... off , leaving the date/time feature unaffected. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). Refer all servicing to make any kind of contact with Canadian ICES-003. Therefore, it should be left unattended for a long period of current...
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Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the HDD/disc/card is identical. The illustrations of DZ-HS303A are different, the method of operating these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the HDD/disc card you will be used ...in this text. ● HDD , 1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT...
Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the HDD/disc/card is identical. The illustrations of DZ-HS303A are different, the method of operating these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the HDD/disc card you will be used ...in this text. ● HDD , 1, , 2, / and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are different from those you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT...
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...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 ... DISPLAY 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 ...Backlight 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
...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 ... DISPLAY 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 ...Backlight 57 Using Full Auto Function 58 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ...... 59 14
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... PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2 132 IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD- English TOC FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD 108 ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DVD 109 Others 110 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY 110 PLAYING BACK SCENES... VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 113 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/ DVD-R/+RW 114 Recording (Dubbing) Images 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE (for DZ-HS303A only 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ...
... PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2 132 IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD- English TOC FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD 108 ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DVD 109 Others 110 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY 110 PLAYING BACK SCENES... VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 113 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE 114 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/ DVD-R/+RW 114 Recording (Dubbing) Images 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE (for DZ-HS303A only 115 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ...
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... lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to PC. Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Shoulder...from household AC outlet, use . Use to hang it from children. AV/S input/output cable: For DZ-HS303A only. Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery. ...
... lens cap when not recording, to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from /to PC. Battery (model DZ-BP07PW): For DZ-HS300A only. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. DVD video camera/recorder to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Shoulder...from household AC outlet, use . Use to hang it from children. AV/S input/output cable: For DZ-HS303A only. Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery. ...
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... only) (p. 70) 14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 34) Although the external appearances of DZHS303A and DZ-HS300A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 5 Recording indicator (p. 37, 43, 68) The red indicator will receive ...the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-HS303A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-HS300A only) (p. 53) ...
... only) (p. 70) 14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display (inside) (p. 34) Although the external appearances of DZHS303A and DZ-HS300A are used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will light during recording. 5 Recording indicator (p. 37, 43, 68) The red indicator will receive ...the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-HS303A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-HS300A only) (p. 53) ...
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...battery is 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... into remote control. 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the DZ-HS303A. Note: • The life of cap inward and attach it . English ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the...
...battery is 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... into remote control. 1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the DZ-HS303A. Note: • The life of cap inward and attach it . English ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the...
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...8226; Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the DZ-HS303A. 24 Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is up to direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver... is subject to the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of Hitachi VCRs. English REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery...
...8226; Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with the DZ-HS303A. 24 Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is up to direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver... is subject to the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of Hitachi VCRs. English REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery...
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... Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R that you insert a DVD-R recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other device could damage the data recorded on the disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may be damaged. • Use only DZ-HS303A/HS300A to record/... make the disc unusable. 26 The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will automatically start, and no area to dirty or scratch the...
... Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R that you insert a DVD-R recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other device could damage the data recorded on the disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may be damaged. • Use only DZ-HS303A/HS300A to record/... make the disc unusable. 26 The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will automatically start, and no area to dirty or scratch the...
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... power cord: See page 30. 28 Using other end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Use the same procedure as that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or... edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the...
... power cord: See page 30. 28 Using other end of DC power cord to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Use the same procedure as that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or... edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the...
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... not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-HS303A), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at...
... not light when the AC adapter/charger is required in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-HS303A), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery at...
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...to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)) DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-HS300A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. ...8226; Set the power switch to OFF before attaching or removing the battery. • Be careful not to drop the removed battery. • If the battery remains attached, minute level current will flow even if the DVD...
...to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)) DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-HS300A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. ...8226; Set the power switch to OFF before attaching or removing the battery. • Be careful not to drop the removed battery. • If the battery remains attached, minute level current will flow even if the DVD...
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... XTRA FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor DZ-HS300A HDD DVD approx. 105 min approx. 85 min approx. 95 min approx. 75 min approx. 105 min approx. 85 min approx. 95 min approx. 75 min... approx. 125 min approx. 105 min approx. 115 min approx. 95 min approx. 125 min approx. 115 min approx. 115 min approx. 105 min DZ-HS300A HDD DVD approx. 210 min approx. 170 min approx. 190 min approx. 150 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min approx. 190 min approx. 150 min...
... XTRA FINE STD When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor DZ-HS300A HDD DVD approx. 105 min approx. 85 min approx. 95 min approx. 75 min approx. 105 min approx. 85 min approx. 95 min approx. 75 min... approx. 125 min approx. 105 min approx. 115 min approx. 95 min approx. 125 min approx. 115 min approx. 115 min approx. 105 min DZ-HS300A HDD DVD approx. 210 min approx. 170 min approx. 190 min approx. 150 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min approx. 190 min approx. 150 min...
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... disc or locked card, or a disc or card with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-RW (VFmode)/DVD-R/+RW. *8 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may not decrease, depending on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303A/HS300A, but not finalized) : +RW : Finalized +RW O : SD memory card P : Locked SD memory card...
... disc or locked card, or a disc or card with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-RW (VFmode)/DVD-R/+RW. *8 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may not decrease, depending on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303A/HS300A, but not finalized) : +RW : Finalized +RW O : SD memory card P : Locked SD memory card...
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..., the digital zoom will be rougher. *1 "100x" on DZ-HS300A. *2 "1200x" on DZ-HS303A; You can shoot the subject as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press the zoom lever... to 1200-power on DZ-HS300A). W: recording wide area (wide-angle) T: recording enlarged image (telephoto) 1 Press the MENU button, choose...
..., the digital zoom will be rougher. *1 "100x" on DZ-HS300A. *2 "1200x" on DZ-HS303A; You can shoot the subject as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press the zoom lever... to 1200-power on DZ-HS300A). W: recording wide area (wide-angle) T: recording enlarged image (telephoto) 1 Press the MENU button, choose...
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When using DZHS300A) (Remove) • Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect • Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect Note: • Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood. • With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range at "T" (telephoto) control side is between approx. ... or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-HS303A; 34 mm for DZ-HS300A Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-HS303A; 0.5 mm for DZ-HS303A only): Specify "Flash: Off" (see page 138). 1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring over...
When using DZHS300A) (Remove) • Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect • Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect Note: • Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood. • With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range at "T" (telephoto) control side is between approx. ... or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-HS303A; 34 mm for DZ-HS300A Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-HS303A; 0.5 mm for DZ-HS303A only): Specify "Flash: Off" (see page 138). 1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring over...
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... use. * Unavailable for DZ-HS300A. You can also be made with the "On" or "Off" setting, before pressing the PHOTO/SELECT button to record. • " ( " will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash. • While " ( " is flashing, the video flash will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder...
... use. * Unavailable for DZ-HS300A. You can also be made with the "On" or "Off" setting, before pressing the PHOTO/SELECT button to record. • " ( " will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash. • While " ( " is flashing, the video flash will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder...
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... the setting. REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you specify "EIS: Off" when using the DVD video camera/recorder on DZ-HS303A. RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) See page 53 for setting on the "Camera Functions Setup...
... the setting. REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you specify "EIS: Off" when using the DVD video camera/recorder on DZ-HS303A. RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) See page 53 for setting on the "Camera Functions Setup...
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...images, set "TV type" (p. 111) to 4:3 and view the images. *1 The DZ-HS300A cannot receive any externally input signal. *2 This system records the aspect ratio (16...wide mode to a TV with photo recording, external input*1, S-VIDEO external input*1. • When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW: You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On"(p. 85). English ...to recording of external input*1 or S-VIDEO external input*1 using the same disc. • When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between video signals. 66 If you specify "16:9 On" and try to switch the VIDEO...
...images, set "TV type" (p. 111) to 4:3 and view the images. *1 The DZ-HS300A cannot receive any externally input signal. *2 This system records the aspect ratio (16...wide mode to a TV with photo recording, external input*1, S-VIDEO external input*1. • When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW: You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On"(p. 85). English ...to recording of external input*1 or S-VIDEO external input*1 using the same disc. • When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between video signals. 66 If you specify "16:9 On" and try to switch the VIDEO...
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Refer to the explanation starting from them. Note: The "Input Source" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . 67 HDD 12/3 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to input an image from ...another device to end the setting. The DZ-HS300A cannot receive any externally input signal. English SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality. 3 It is recommended that...
Refer to the explanation starting from them. Note: The "Input Source" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off . 67 HDD 12/3 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to input an image from ...another device to end the setting. The DZ-HS300A cannot receive any externally input signal. English SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality. 3 It is recommended that...