Hitachi DZMV100A manuel d'utilisation

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    Instruction Manual DZ-MV100A HIT ACHI AMERICA, L TD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 T el. 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) HIT ACHI CANADA L TD. DIGIT AL MEDIA DIVISON 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA T el. 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please ta[...]

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    2 Impor tant Information For Y our Safety The POWER switch turns the DVD camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time fea- ture unaf fected. If the camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off . W ARNING : T o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. W ARNING : T o prevent fire or shock [...]

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    3 W ARNING : Many television programs and films ar e copyrighted. In certain cir - cumstances, copy-right law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requir ements of the Canadian Interfer ence- Causing Equipment Regulations. W arning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R[...]

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    4 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standar ds in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and pr oper use of DVD camcorder and a[...]

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    5 tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer , or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the pr od- uct should follow the manufacturer’ s in- structions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu- facturer . 12 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and une[...]

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    6 USE 14 Cleaning – Unplug this video prod- uct from the wall outlet befor e cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 15 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this video product thr ough openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short- out parts that could resu[...]

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    7 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these Instructions - This page contains important safety and oper - ating instructions for AC Adapter/ Charger Model DZ-ACP1. 2. Befor e using AC Adapter/Charger , read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adapter/Charger , (2) battery and (3) product using bat- tery . 3[...]

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    8 Read This First T o guide you, we’ve included following seven chapters. • Chapter 1, “Introduction”, guides you how to use your DVD camcor der ef ficiently , and explains the overview of your DVD camcorder . • Chapter 2, “Set-up”, explains how to set up your DVD camcorder for r ecor ding. • Chapter 3, “Recording”, explains how[...]

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    9 Read This First[...]

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    10 Contents Important Information ........................................................................ 2 For Y our Safety ............................................................................................. 2 Important Safeguards ................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Inst[...]

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    11 Contents Playing back selected scenes using Disc Navigation ............................. 106 Deleting scenes using menu screen ...................................................... 108 Playing back by skipping scenes (Skip) ................................................. 109 Attaching title ...................................................[...]

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    12 DVD camcorder 8 cm DVD-RAM disc Power cable T rial Record and Play Back Power the DVD camcorder fr om AC outlet, make a trial recor ding and play it back. For actual take, thoroughly r ead “Setups” and “Recording” to ensur e correct use of the DVD camcorder . Caution • Before beginning this manual, refer to “Checking Provided Accesso[...]

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    13 T rial Record and Play Back 2-2 Insert the small plug of DC power cable into DC OUT jack of AC adapter/ charger . 2-3 Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC adapter/ charger . 2-4 Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet. 3. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge. 3-1 Push down the EJECT button with the [...]

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    14 T rial Record and Play Back POWER Cursor buttons ENTER button 4. T urn the DVD camcorder on. While holding the button at the center of POWER switch, pr ess the switch down: The red indicator of the button will light. When power is turned on, an image will appear in the viewfinder , and the DVD camcorder will start to recognize the disc: After ap[...]

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    15 6. Start recor ding. Press the REC button: Recording will start. Pressing REC again will terminate r ecording and set the DVD camcorder to the r ecording pause mode. Playing It Back 1. Press the button while in the recor ding pause mode. The DVD camcorder will enter the play- back mode, and the first image of the movie you have recorded will pla[...]

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    17 Before Y ou Begin Features of DVD camcorder ................................................ 18 Cautions when using .......................................................... 20 Cautions when storing ....................................................... 24 Suggestions and restrictions ................................................ 25 About t[...]

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    18 Features of DVD Camcorder Recording on DVD-RAM Disc This DVD camcorder uses a DVD-RAM disc, the first in the world. The video and audio are stor ed on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc that is capable of holding appr oximately 2.8 GB data using both sides. Using the DVD-RAM disc allows you to recor d without overwriting previous r ecord- ings, and to store y[...]

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    19 Features of DVD Camcorder Using with V arious Devices Connect this DVD camcorder to your TV and you can enjoy the playback pictur e with your family and friends on the large TV screen; or connect it to a video printer (gener - ally available) to print the recor ded image. Y ou can also transfer the recorded movies and stills to PC.[...]

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    20 Cautions When Using Handle the liquid cr ystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with any for ce, hit it, or puncture it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the display may occur . If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD camcorder off, wait[...]

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    21 No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the DVD camcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause it to malfunction. No water or oil! W ater or oil entering the DVD camcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause a short- circuit or other malfunctions. Heat on surface of product: The surface of the DVD camcorder will be slightly warm, but this does no[...]

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    22 chapter 1_Before Y ou Begin Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gas: Using it in a place where ther e is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydr ogen sulfide, could corrode the battery con- necting terminals, which could result in loss of power . Do not use the DVD camcorder near ultrason[...]

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    23 ACCESS Cautions When Using Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc: When the DVD camcorder is used for a long period of time, the temperatur e of DVD- RAM disc will be high: W ait for a few moments before r emoving the disc after the DVD camcorder is turned off. Do not turn the DVD camcorder off while the ACCESS indicator is blink- ing: The AC[...]

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    24 Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD camcorder in a place where the temperature is ver y high for a long period of time: The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk becomes very high in the hot sea- son. If you leave the DVD camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD camco[...]

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    25 Suggestions and Restrictions Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording: Be sure to make a trial r ecording befor e an actual take to make sur e that recor ding is normal. Data that was not stored normally because of a defect in the DVD camcor der cannot be restor ed. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: Hitachi will not com[...]

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    26 2 Ferrite cores: Attach these to the DC power cable, and the external microphone cable if you are using one. Battery (model DZ-BP16): Portable power supply for this DVD camcorder: Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACP1): T o power the DVD camcorder from household AC outlet, and to charge the battery . DC power cable: Connect thi[...]

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    27 Checking Provided Accessories Caution: If y ou use an external microphone when recor ding, attach the ferrite core (pr ovided) to the cable at a position approximately 1-15/16" (5 cm) fr om its end: Wind the micro- phone cable round the cor e once in the same way as for the DC power cable. Using external microphone in modes other than camer[...]

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    28 chapter 1_Before Y ou Begin Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Attaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Lens Cap Pass the provided string thr ough the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD camcorder . 1. Use the string to attach the cap to the DVD camcorder . 2. Push the both sides of cap in[...]

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    29  ュー  Behind the cover A V input/ output j ack (P . 140,142) External microphone j ack (P . 80) S-video input/output jack (P . 142) PC connection terminal (P . 148) Playback/Pause button (P . 92) Stop button (P . 92,93) Forward search button (P . 92,95) Reverse search button (P . 92,93,95) Forward skip button (P . 92,94) Reverse skip bu[...]

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    30 chapter 1_Before Y ou Begin PROG.AE EXPOSURE MENU FOCUS PUSH Diopter control (P . 59) Battery eject button (P . 43) PROG AE button (P . 64,72) EXPOSURE button (P . 64,78) FOCUS button (P . 64,74,89) MENU button (P . 25,52,64) Select dial (push to enter) (P . 52,61,64,101) Battery attachment platform (P . 42) Hand strap (P . 48,58) REC button (P [...]

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    31 SHIFT RECORDING MODE ENTER MENU DISC NA VIGA TION DELETE CANCEL RESET DISPLA Y LCD BRIGHT Cursor button (P . 69,101,104) MENU button (P . 101) ENTER button (P . 69,101,105) DISC NA VIGA TION button (P . 100) DELETE button (P . 101,108,109) SHIFT button (P . 101,104) 3.5-inch color LCD monitor (P . 60) Speaker CANCEL button (P . 101,120,121) RESE[...]

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    32 chapter 1_Before Y ou Begin DISPLA Y EXT .DISPLA Y SEARCH REC SKIP PH OTO VOL DIGIT AL ZOOM ZOOM DISC NA VIGA TION MENU DELETE ENT SHIFT CANCEL HIT A CHI DISPLA Y button (P . 63,97) EXTERNAL DISPLA Y button (P . 141) REC button (P . 66) PHOTO button (P . 82) DIGIT AL ZOOM button (P . 68) ZOOM button (P . 67) DISC NA VIGA TION button (P . 100) ME[...]

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    33 DVD-RAM Standard Book Diameter Storage capacity T ransfer rate Laser used Book 2.1 12cm 4.7 GB/side 9.4 GB on both sides 22.16 Mbps 650 nm red laser 8cm 1.4 GB/side 2.8 GB on both sides Book 1.0 12cm 2.6 GB/side 5.2 GB on both sides 11.08 Mbps DVD-RAM Discs DVD-RAM Discs What is DVD? DVD stands for digital versatile disc: It is attracting the at[...]

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    34 chapter 1_Before Y ou Begin DVD V ideo Recording Standard This DVD camcorder conforms to the DVD video r ecording standar d. The DVD video recor ding standard r efers to the unified standar d for video recor ding using a rewritable DVD disc such as DVD-RAM, stipulated at the DVD Forum in 1999: Functions such as real-time video writing, additiona[...]

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    35 DVD-RAM Discs Initializing (formatting) DVD-RAM Discs This DVD camcorder can use only DVD-RAM discs for A V formatted in accordance with the UDF 2.01 file system : No recor ding can be made on an unformatted disc. See “Initializing DVD-RAM Disc” on page 136 for the initializing pr ocedure. Handling DVD-RAM Disc • When the DVD-RAM disc is u[...]

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    36 chapter 1_Before Y ou Begin Removing DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD camcorder can be r emoved fr om the car - tridge and used with DVD-RAM drives, DVD players and DVD recor ders that are com- patible with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Refer to the disc instruction sheet for details on how to remove disc fr om cartridge. Pe[...]

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    37 DVD-RAM Discs Tip: • The side that will be recorded when SIDE A of disc faces the hand strap is the opposite side to the "SIDE A" indication. Cautions: • When recording special events, be sure to use a new disc which has never been removed from cartridge. • Most generally available 8 cm DVD-RAM discs can be removed from cartridge[...]

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    38 chapter 1_Before Y ou Begin Side B Side A Recording not possible Recording possible • The cartridge protects the surfaces of disc on which high-density recording is possible. Once removed from cartridge, the disc can be replaced in the cartridge and used with this DVD camcorder , but be sure to observe the following: • Before replacing the d[...]

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    39 Setups Before starting setups, make sur e that you have all accessories, r eferring to page 26. When using the DVD camcorder outdoors, you will usually have to use a battery to power the DVD camcorder . First, while charging the battery , set up the DVD camcorder for r ecor ding. Setting up the batter y ..........................................[...]

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    40 Battery pack POWER CHG. 80 100% AC adapter/charger 2 1 Power cable 3 Setting Up the Batter y The DZ-BP16 battery pack provided with this DVD camcor der has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it befor e using the DVD camcorder . Caution • Be sure to use the DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 battery exclusively for the DVD camcorder: Using other batteri[...]

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    41 Setting Up the Battery 3. Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger . Orient the terminal section of battery toward the DC OUT of AC adapter/charger , and while fitting the battery onto the charger , slide it in the direction of the arrow . The CHG. indicator on AC adapter/charger will blink, and charging will start. (If charge remains on the[...]

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    42 chapter 2_Setups Cautions • During and after charging, the batter y will be warm, but this does not indicate a fault. • If the POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger blinks, remove the battery once, and then reattach it. If the POWER indicator still blinks, the battery may be faulty . • If the ambient temperature is a little too high or low[...]

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    43 PUSH Setting Up the Battery 1. T ur n the DVD camcorder of f. 2. Fully pull out the viewfinder and raise it. 3. While holding the Battery eject button above the battery attachment platform, slide the battery upwar d to remove it. Battery remaining level indicator: When the battery is used to power the DVD camcorder , the battery remaining level [...]

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    44 chapter 2_Setups DANGE R Be sure not to do the following: • Short-circuit battery terminals. • Disassemble or modify the battery . • Throw the battery into fir e. Store the batter y in a dark, cool place: If you store it in a place wher e the temperature is high, the battery life will be short- ened. Especially be sure not to stor e the ba[...]

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    45 AC adapter/charger Useing DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/Charger Using DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/ Charger Power the DVD camcorder fr om AC outlet when using it for a long time indoors, such as performing various settings on it, playing back r ecorded video, editing data files, transferring the data to your PC, etc. Caution • Be sure to use [...]

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    46 chapter 2_Setups Note: The AC adapter can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries. If you need one purchase it from your Hitachi distributor . Caution • If the POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger does not light when it is plugged into AC outlet, unplug the AC adapter/charger from the AC outlet, wait[...]

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    47 Setting Up the DVD Camcorder Setting Up the DVD Camcorder Inserting DVD-RAM disc With this DVD camcorder the recor ded video and audio are stor ed on the DVD-RAM disc. The 8 cm DVD-RAM disc for A V (pr ovided) is alr eady formatted: When using an uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it must be formatted (see p. 136). 1. Make sure that the DVD camcor der [...]

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    48 chapter 2_Setups Disc guide Shutter Hand strap 4. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into the disc guide, so that the side of disc you want to recor d faces the hand strap (see p.37), with the disc shutter towards the video lens. The cartridge will stop once midway: Firmly push it in until it stops. Caution: • The DVD-RAM disc has an orientatio[...]

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    49 Setting Up the DVD Camcorder POWER EJECT Removing DVD-RAM Disc 1. Press down the POWER switch to turn the DVD camcorder of f. The red indicator at the center of POWER switch will go out. A click will be heard, which means that the disc is unlocked and can be removed. Cautions: • Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger until the beep so[...]

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    50 chapter 2_Setups 4. Remove the DVD-RAM disc. Caution: Be careful when removing the disc, since the temperature at the shutter will be very high. 5. Gently push the section indicated "PUSH" on the cover of disc insertion block (hand strap), to close the cover . Tip: • Even when the DVD camcorder is turned on, holding down the small pr[...]

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    51 DVD-RAM disc storage capacity The movies and stills that can be recor ded on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc used in this DVD camcorder ar e as follows: Prepar e discs according to the scheduled r ecor ding time and conditions. Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc Tip: • When recording only movies (containing video and audio) Number of recordable st[...]

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    52 Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time corr ectly so that the date and time you make a r ecord- ing can be recor ded correctly . Setting the correct date and time will allow you to stor e the corr ect information on recor ding. (The following procedur e can also be used to corr ect the date and time you have alr eady set.) 1. T urn [...]

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    53 Setting Date and Time 5. If the display is correct, pr ess the Select dial. T o correct the minutes, turn the Select dial to change them and then press the Select dial. Blinking will move to the AM/PM digit. (The movement of blinking depends on the date display format. Blinking will move from the digit on the left end of the time in sequence.) 6[...]

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    54 Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control Insert two “AA” batteries into the infrared r emote control to use it. The r emote contr ol can control the DVD camcor der from a distance of up to appr oximately 18 feet (5 m). Caution • If the batteries are dead, pressing buttons on remote control will not operate the DVD camcorder: Replace the batt[...]

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    55 Using the Infrared Remote Control 10 ° 10 ° 15 ° 15 ° approx. 18 feet (5m) Using the Infrared Remote Control Point the remote contr ol at the infrared r eceiver on the DVD camcor der to operate the DVD camcorder . The remote contr ollable distance is approximately 18 feet (5 m). Cautions • When using the remote control, make sure that the [...]

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    57 Recording T wo recor ding modes ar e available on this DVD camcorder: movie and still. Here we will explain the methods for each r ecor ding and various functions. Basic handling of DVD camcorder ...................................... 58 Recording movie ............................................................... 66 Useful functions during re[...]

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    58 Basic Handling of DVD Camcorder Holding DVD Camcorder 1. Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD camcorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever . Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand. Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD camcorder is stabl[...]

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    59 Diopter control POWER T urning DVD Camcorder On 1. While pressing the button at the center of POWER switch, push the switch down. The red indicator of the button will light. The DVD camcorder starts to r ecognize the disc, and after approximately 25 seconds, it will enter the recor ding pause status. Viewing Subject through Viewfinder 1. Fully e[...]

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    60 chapter 3_Recording OPEN button approx.115 ° Opening LCD Monitor If you open the LCD monitor , you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. If the monitor is open, the viewfinder will be off. 1. Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor . The LCD monitor can be opened up to approxi- mately 115 ° . 2. Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its [...]

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    61 LCD BRIGHT PUSH Basic handling of DVD camcorder When the LCD screen is dim: Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Press the LCD BRIGHT button. The "BRT" indicator will light on the screen. (The indicator will go out in approximately 3 sec- onds.) 2. T ur n the Select dial to adjust the screen brightness. T ur ning the Se[...]

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    62 chapter 3_Recording On-screen Information when Recording V arious types of information on r ecor ding will appear superimposed on the image you view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. This information is only for checking the conditions of recor ding: It will not be superimposed on the re- corded image. Information Display During Recording [...]

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    63 DISPLA Y Switching the information display mode Y ou can switch the display mode of on-scr een information: • Full display mode: All types of information will appear . • Minimum display mode: Only the recor ding mode, status display and warning will appear . 1. Press the DISPLA Y button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. Tip[...]

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    64 chapter 3_Recording Buttons and Switches Used When Recording (1) Zoom lever Slide the lever to "T" control side for telephoto, or "W" control side for wide-angle. (2) REC button T o start recor ding of movie. Press- ing REC again will terminate recor d- ing. (This button will not function in the still recor ding mode.) (3) PR[...]

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    65 Basic handling of DVD camcorder Focusing When Recording Movie This DVD camcorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of scr een (auto- focus). When the DVD camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. Focusing range • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) fr om lens surface to infinity • On W (wide) side: approxi[...]

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    66 REC Recording Movie 1. Make sur e that the recor ding mode is set to . If has not been specified, set the RECORD- ING MODE switch to . 2. Monitor the image you want to r ecord in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, and press the REC button: Recor ding will start. Pressing REC again during r ecor ding will set the DVD camcorder to the r ecording[...]

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    67 Recording Movie Power save and discharge of batter y When the DVD camcorder is left in the r ecording pause status for appr oximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off. T ur n the DVD camcorder on again to r estart recor ding. Y ou can cancel power save and change the time until the DVD camcor der automati- cally turns off to approximate[...]

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    68 chapter 3_Recording Switching Digital Zoom Off When the Zoom lever T control is held down, digital zoom will automatically start when optical 12X zoom range is exceeded. When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be a little rougher , so if you do not need digital zoom, you can switch it of f by the following procedur e: Y ou can also [...]

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    69 Recording Movie The menu screen for setting camera functions will appear . Tips: • When the LCD monitor is open, you can use the cursor , MENU and ENTER buttons in place of the Select dial to operate the menu. 3. T ur n the Select dial to move the high- light to "D. ZOOM", and then press the Select dial. Option will be next to D. ZOO[...]

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    70 chapter 3_Recording 5. Press the MENU button. The menu scr een will disappear . Tips: • If you want to set another menu item, select it instead of pressing MENU in step 5. • Y ou can check D.ZOOM ON or OFF by reviewing the on-screen information. • The pointer of zoom indicator shows whether the DVD camcorder is in the optical 12X zoom rang[...]

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    71 Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Selecting shooting mode to match the subject (switching program AE mode) This DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and apertur e accor ding to the subject brightness for optimum recor ding: Y ou can also specify one of the five modes to suit the s[...]

  • Page 72

    72 chapter 3_Recording Switching shooting mode: 1. Press the PROG AE button in r ecor ding pause status. Pressing the button will switch the shooting mode between pr ogram AE mode (4-type) and full auto mode. 2. T urn the Select dial to select the de- sired pr ogram AE mode. T ur ning the dial will switch the mode as fol- lows: 3. Press the Select [...]

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    73 Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Using the Electr onic Image Stabilizer This DVD camcorder is equipped with an electr onic image stabilizer function: When you use zoom to recor d a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recor ded image. Tips: • It is recommended that you release electronic image stabilizer when usi[...]

  • Page 74

    74 chapter 3_Recording Checking EIS ON or OFF Y ou can check whether electronic image stabilizer is engaged or not by reviewing the on-scr een informa- tion. Note that the setting of electr onic image stabilizer will not change when the DVD camcorder is turned of f: After recor ding with EIS set to OFF , it is recommended that you return the settin[...]

  • Page 75

    75 PUSH Useful Functions during Recording of Movie 2. Slide the Zoom lever to "T" contr ol side to zoom in on subject. Caution: • Be sure to zoom up to your subject only when manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the wide-angle position, focus will be incorrect when you zoom up to the subject. 3. While monitori[...]

  • Page 76

    76 chapter 3_Recording 2. Bring the DVD camcorder close to the subject and start r ecor ding. The subject will be focused automatically . T o change the magnitude of subject image, adjust the distance from the subject. Tips: • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject. • The amount of light t[...]

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    77 Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Switching Movie Quality Mode. Y ou can switch the movie quality between "FINE" and "STND". However , record critical subjects in the "FINE" mode. Block-like noise may appear in recor ded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the r ecording conditions list[...]

  • Page 78

    78 chapter 3_Recording Checking movie quality mode Y ou can check whether movie quality mode is FINE or STND by reviewing the on-scr een information. The setting of movie quality mode will not change when the DVD camcor der is turned off. After r ecording with “STND”, it is r ecommended that you r eturn the mode to “FINE” and then turn the [...]

  • Page 79

    79 4. Start recor ding. Tips • The exposure setting will be memorized even if the DVD camcorder is turned off. • T o return to automatic exposure from manual exposure not yet locked, press the EXPOSURE button. White Balance (AUTO/HOLD) With this DVD camcorder you can switch the white balance between AUTO and HOLD. 1. Press the MENU button in th[...]

  • Page 80

    80 chapter 3_Recording AUDIO/VIDEO EXT.MIC DIGITAL S V I D E O Checking white balance mode Y ou can check whether white balance mode is AUTO or HOLD by r eviewing the on-screen information: No indication will appear when AUTO is specified. The white balance setting will always be “AUTO” when the DVD camcor der is turned of f. Recording Sound wi[...]

  • Page 81

    81 Reducing Wind Noise Picked Up by Micr ophone When recor ding sound using the built-in micr ophone, you can reduce wind noise by filtering it. Since the low-frequency components of sound input to the micr ophone during recor ding are cut, the object sound will be easy to hear . 1. Press the MENU button in the r ecor ding pause status to display t[...]

  • Page 82

    82 Recording Stills 1. T ur n the DVD camcorder on and set the RECORDING MODE switch to . 2. Make sure that appears on the monitor screen. Tip: • When switched to still recording, the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will be rougher than during movie recording, but this will not affect the recorded image. 3. Check the subject on the s[...]

  • Page 83

    83 Recording Stills 7. When recor ding is finished, turn the DVD camcorder of f. The DVD camcorder will also turn of f automatically when approximately 5 minutes have elapsed in the recor ding pause status. (See “Power save and discharge of battery” on p. 67). Y ou can also release power save and change the time until the DVD camcorder automati[...]

  • Page 84

    84 chapter 3_Recording Switching of program AE mode: With still recording, you can also select one of 5 types of shooting mode in which the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted automatically . For switching of program AE mode, see “Selecting shooting mode to match the sub- ject” on page 71. Tip: • Use the electronic flash function to re[...]

  • Page 85

    85 Recording Stills 2. Use the Select dial to choose “CAMERA SETUP” and then “FLASH”. Options will be next to FLASH: “AUTO” is being highlighted. 3. T ur n the Select dial to switch the option to “ON” (always emitting light) or “OFF” (never emitting light), and then press the select dial. The menu screen for setting camera funct[...]

  • Page 86

    86 chapter 3_Recording The setting of flash will not change when the DVD camcorder is turned of f. After recor ding with FLASH ON or OFF , it is r ecommended that you return the option to AUTO and then turn the DVD camcorder off, unless you always r ecord still with the same flash setting. Recording Functions Particular to Still The following speci[...]

  • Page 87

    87 Recording Stills 2. Use the Select dial to choose “REC SETUP” and then “SELF . /INT .”. Options will be next to SELF . /INT . : “OFF” is be- ing highlighted. 3. Use the Select dial to choose “INT .”, and then press the Select dial. Y ou can now set the recording interval. 4. T ur n the Select dial to select the r ecord- ing inter[...]

  • Page 88

    88 chapter 3_Recording 7. Press the PHOTO button again to terminate interval r ecor ding. The image when the PHOTO button is pressed last will not be r ecorded. Y ou can also press the STOP button in place of the PHOTO button to terminate interval recor ding. The interval recor ding mode is available at the specified interval while the DVD camcorde[...]

  • Page 89

    89 Recording Stills The menu screen for setting r ecord mode will be restor ed, and “SELF . 0:10” has been specified for “SELF . /INT . ”. 4. Press the MENU button to switch of f the menu screen. Y ou can also check that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on-scr een information. 5. Press the PHOTO button (shutter). The tally indicator[...]

  • Page 90

    90 chapter 3_Recording “FOCUS” will appear on the screen. Tip: • Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen. 2. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Select dial to adjust the focus. 3. When the subject is focused, press the PHOTO Button. Wit[...]

  • Page 91

    91 Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Y ou can immediately play back images recor ded on the DVD camcorder , with the DVD camcorder alone. The built-in Disc Navigation tool allows you to do simple movie work with the DVD camcorder alone, such as attaching titles, cr eating special ef fects for stored movie and still, sorting the or[...]

  • Page 92

    92 Playing Back Buttons Used for Playback With this DVD camcorder , operations similar to those with conventional camcorders using tape, such as playback, rewind, fast forwar d, pause, are available. ( 1) Playback/pause button (2) Stop button (3) Forward search button (4) Reverse search button (5) Forward skip button (6) Reverse skip button (1) Pla[...]

  • Page 93

    93 Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded Scene Y ou can check your recording immediately on the spot. 1. Press in the recor ding pause status. The DVD camcorder will enter the playback mode, and playback will start from the first image of the scene you have recor ded last. When the last image of scene is reached, it will remain displayed. 2. P[...]

  • Page 94

    94 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings 1 Searching for Scene Y ou Want to Play Back 1. Press once during playback. The DVD camcorder will skip to the start of the following scene, and start playback. Press once during playback to return to the first image of scene being played back. Press once during playback of the portio[...]

  • Page 95

    95 Playing Back Search and slow playback speeds • Scenes are limited to those r e- corded on this DVD camcor der . • Speeds in this table are only for refer ence: The speed may be slower during operation. • In forward slow , a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted. • In reverse slow , the image will be rougher . • No sound is hear[...]

  • Page 96

    96 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback 1. During playback pause, press the button once: Picture will advance one frame. Pr ess once: Picture will go back 15 frames. 2. When the image you want appears, press to start playback. Tips: • Hold down for forward slow, or hold down for reve[...]

  • Page 97

    97 On-Screen Information During Playback V arious types of information on r ecording will be superimposed on playback pictur e you are viewing in the viewfinder or on the LCD scr een. Switching On-screen Information Display On or Off Y ou can switch the mode for displaying on-scr een information during playback: • Display OFF: Only division of sc[...]

  • Page 98

    98 Using Disc Navigation Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recor ded on this DVD camcor der . Structure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camcorder Movies and stills recor ded using this DVD camcorder will be stor ed on the DVD-RAM disc in units of scene, in the order of r ecording. • Movie: One scene refers to images (of at least 3 seconds[...]

  • Page 99

    99 Editing Scenes The following editing functions are available by displaying all pr ograms or a specific program in thumbnails: • Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 108). • Skip scenes you do not want to show to other people for playback without delet- ing (Skip, p. 109). • Attach titles to scenes (p. 111). • Add special effects (fade, wipe, B/[...]

  • Page 100

    100 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Caution: • Disc Navigation thumbnail screen, skip and title attached to each scene, and special effects (fade, wipe and B/W) are original functions of this DVD camcorder , and they do not conform to the DVD video recording standard: Note that these functions will not operate on DVD[...]

  • Page 101

    101 Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation Disc Navigation can be operated using either the buttons or select dial on either the DVD camcorder or r emote control: Her e is the explanation for using the buttons on the DVD camcorder . Tip: • For full-scale editing, connect the DVD camcorder to TV (see p. 140) and use the remote control • When[...]

  • Page 102

    102 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Selecting Scenes fr om a Specific Day (Selecting Pr ogram) If there ar e many scenes on a disc, editing may be easier if you select scenes fr om a specific day to be edited. The scenes r ecorded on this DVD camcor der are stor ed collectively as a “program” for each r ecor ding d[...]

  • Page 103

    103 The thumbnails of the scenes on selected date only will appear . Cautions: • The recording date will automatically be the title of the program. • Even if date is reset (see p. 52), the titles that have already been set and the display order will not change. • When a specific program is selected and displayed, you can select, play and edit[...]

  • Page 104

    104 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Selecting a Scene 1. Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed. The selected scene will be shadowed in blue. This is called a “cursor”. The number of the selected scene will appear at the top right of screen. Press when the cursor is in the scene at the bottom r[...]

  • Page 105

    105 3. Press the cursor button to move the cur - sor to the last scene in the range you want to select. Tip: • Y ou can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range. T o release multiple selection, pr ess the SHIFT button again. Selecting Scenes using Menu Screen Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can select scenes fr om[...]

  • Page 106

    106 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings 4. Choose “All” to specify all scenes, choose “Start → current” to specify the scene the cursor is designating and pre- ceding scenes, or “Current → end” to specify the scene the cursor is designat- ing and following scenes, and then press the ENTER button. The thumbn[...]

  • Page 107

    107 2. “PLA Y” is being highlighted: Press to display the menu screen for setting play- back. 3. “Repeat Play” is being highlighted: Pr ess the ENTER button. Playback will start from the selected scene. If one scene has been selected: When playback of the last scene is finished, playback of all scenes will repeat fr om the first scene. If t[...]

  • Page 108

    108 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Deleting Scenes using Menu Screen 1. Select a scene to be deleted, and press the MENU button to dis- play the Disc Navigation menu screen. 2. Press to choose “Scene ”, and then press to display the menu screen for editing scenes. 3. Press to choose “Skip/Delete”, and then pre[...]

  • Page 109

    109 Cautions: • With still recording, the DVD camcorder will simultaneously record two types of still: A still to be played back on DVD camcorder and a still to be used on PC. However , the above deletion function will delete only stills to be played back on DVD camcorder . • If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the remaining [...]

  • Page 110

    110 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings 2. Press to choose “Cancel skip”, and then press the ENTER button. After the proceeding message is displayed, skip- ping of the selected scene will be released, and the thumbnail display screen will be r estored (the skip mark will disappear). Tip: • Skip can also be set or rel[...]

  • Page 111

    111 Attaching Title Y ou can attach a title of up to 20 characters to a scene. 1. Select the scene for title attachment, and press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu scr een. Y ou can also specify a range of scenes, and attach the same title to all of them. 2. Press to choose “Scene”, and then press to display the menu screen f[...]

  • Page 112

    112 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings For example, input “TOM 2000” using the following procedur e: 4. Press the DISPLA Y button to display Mode 1. Use the cursor keys to choose “T”, and then press the ENTER button. “T” will appear on the left end of title input box. 5. Keeping Mode 1, input “O” and “M?[...]

  • Page 113

    113 9. The message for verification will appear . Choose “Y es” and press the ENTER but- ton. After the proceeding message appears, the thumbnail display screen will be r estor ed. The entered title will appear at the bottom right of screen. Tips: • T o delete any characters you entered by mistake, choose “Delete” and press the ENTER butt[...]

  • Page 114

    114 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Adding Special Effects Special effects r efer to effects to be added when scenes ar e switched, such as fade, wipe, B/W , etc. Y ou can add different ef fects to the first and last images of one scene. There ar e three types of special ef fects: 1. Select the scene for adding special[...]

  • Page 115

    115 5. After selecting effects for “IN” and “OUT”, choose “Set”, and then press the ENTER button. After the proceeding message appears, the thumbnail display screen will be r estor ed. The scenes for which special effects have been set will be attached with marks “ ”, “ ”. Tips: • Any registered special effects can be changed [...]

  • Page 116

    116 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Dividing Movies Y ou can divide a scene into two parts. T o delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. Y ou can also cut out a part of scene and use it in the play list. 1. Select the scene to be divided, and press the MENU b[...]

  • Page 117

    117 Combining Multiple Scenes Y ou can combine multiple scenes into one, and you can also combine divided scenes to restor e the original scene. Be sure to select multiple scenes when combining. 1. Select multiple scenes by specifying the range, and then press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu scr een. 2. Press to choose “Scene?[...]

  • Page 118

    118 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Displaying Information using Disc Navigation Y ou can display various information on a scene: the recording date/time and length, set memo and special effects. 1. Select a scene and press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen. 2. Press to choose “Scene”, and [...]

  • Page 119

    119 Creating New Play List 1. Display the thumbnails of the scenes you want to add to the play list. If you create a play list of scenes r ecor ded on a specific day , display only the scenes for that day , referring to “Selecting Program” on page 102. Y ou can also add scenes on another day or delete unnecessary scenes after - wards. Up to 999[...]

  • Page 120

    120 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings 6. Press to select the scene from the upper row and pr ess the ENTER button: It will be copied to the lower row . Repeat this to copy desired scenes to the lower row . The scenes in the play list will be played back in the order of scenes that wer e added. 7. After copying all the sc[...]

  • Page 121

    121 3. Choose “Play List”, “Edit”, and then press the ENTER button. The menu screen for selecting play list will ap- pear . 4. Select the number of the play list to which you want to add scenes, and then press the ENTER button. A screen for editing a play list will appear , and the thumbnails of the scenes that were displayed be- fore the m[...]

  • Page 122

    122 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Selecting Play List T o Be Played or Edited T o play or edit the created play list, first select it and then display it with thumbnails. During playback you can use all buttons available for playback. 1. Press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen. 2. Choose “P[...]

  • Page 123

    123 Editing play list Y ou can perform the following for the play list being displayed: Operating play lists: Attach titles: See p. 123. Delete play lists: See p. 124 Operating individual scenes in play list: Delete scenes from play list: See p. 108 Set or release skip: See p. 109, 110 Attach title: See p. 111 Add special effects: See p. 114 Divide[...]

  • Page 124

    124 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings 3. After entering the title, choose “Enter” and press the ENTER button. 4. Choose "Y es" for verifying message, and press the ENTER button. The play list thumbnail display will be restor ed. Tip: • The registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedu[...]

  • Page 125

    125 T rouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD camcor der . If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appr opriate corr ective action. Message Control info. err or Disc error No more scenes Paly List was deleted Write pr otected Check cartridge No charge in battery Replace it Cannot combine Select multi[...]

  • Page 126

    126 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Message Cannot unload scenes Cannot delete scenes Please update disc Disc is full Reformat for camera continue? Error on disc Disc error Failed format Disc error Keep disc inside and restart Disc full Cannot execute Cause This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. i[...]

  • Page 127

    127 T roubleshooting T urn the DVD camcorder off and wait for a while. The tempera- ture will be effectively decr eased if the DVD camcorder is placed in a well-ventilated spot. Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the fol- lowing cautions: • Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when power was turned off. • Data may no[...]

  • Page 128

    128 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Y our Recordings Message Error ocurr ed Please change / for - mat disc Cause Abnormality with the disc to be repair ed. T roubleshooting Initialize the disc before using it again, or use the other side of the same disc or another disc.[...]

  • Page 129

    129 DVD Camcorder Settings Switching operating sound on or off ................................. 130 Releasing power save/changing off time ........................... 131 Changing display format of date and time ......................... 132 Initializing all settings to defaults ....................................... 133 System reset ............[...]

  • Page 130

    130 Switching Operating Sound On or Of f This DVD camcorder will generate sound when the POWER or REC button is pr essed or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off. 1. Press the MENU button in the r ecor ding pause status to display the menu screen. 2. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER SETUP” a[...]

  • Page 131

    131 Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time Releasing Power Save/Changing Of f Time When the recor ding pause status continues for 5 minutes, the DVD camcorder will automatically go off to pr event the battery from being discharged. If 5 minutes is too short for you, you can change the auto power off time up to 30 minutes. If you want to use up the [...]

  • Page 132

    132 Changing Display Format of Date and Time Y ou can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year , day/month/year or year/month/day . Associated with the selected date display , the time display format will also change as follows: 1. Press the MENU button in the r ecor ding pause status to display the menu screen. 2. Use the Select di[...]

  • Page 133

    133 Initializing All Settings to Defaults Initializing All Settings to Defaults Y ou can restore all camera menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory). (The date and time will not be reset.) 1. Press the MENU button in the r ecor ding pause status to display the menu screen. 2. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER SETUP” and th[...]

  • Page 134

    134 System Reset If the DVD camcorder does not operate normally , perform “System Reset”: The DVD camcorder may r ecover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again befor e using the DVD camcorder . 1. T ur n the DVD camcorder of f, and detach the b[...]

  • Page 135

    135 Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD-RAM Disc Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc Y ou can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc. 1. Press the DISC NA VIGA TION button in the recor ding pause status. 2. Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear . 3. Press to choose "Disc",[...]

  • Page 136

    136 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc When using DVD-RAM disc for A V applications, it must be initialized: If you want to erase all data of recor ded disc and reuse it, you can initialize it rather than delete the data. Cautions: • If a DVD-RAM disc is initialized, all the recorded movies and stills will be erased: Be careful not to initialize the disc [...]

  • Page 137

    137 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc 4. Press to Choose "Disc", and then press to display the menu screen concerning disc. 5. Press to choose “Format Disc”, and then press the ENTER button. The message for verifying initialization will appear . 6. Choose “Y es” and press the ENTER but- ton. When initializing one side of the disc is compl[...]

  • Page 138

    138 Updating Control Information Disc Navigation in this DVD camcorder pr ocesses the information on scenes in a unique manner . If you use some other device to edit the video data on the DVD-RAM disc recor ded on this DVD camcorder , a mismatch will occur in the control informa- tion that may disable correct playback on Disc Navigation. In this ca[...]

  • Page 139

    139 Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices This section explains the methods for connecting to A V devices such as TV , and transferring the data on DVD-RAM disc to your PC. Viewing on TV screen ...................................................... 140 Recording image from other A V devices ............................ 142 T ransferring data to[...]

  • Page 140

    140 T o input jacks of TV AUDIO/VIDEO EXT.MIC DIGITAL S V I D E O Viewing on TV Screen Connect this DVD camcorder to a TV and you can play back the r ecor ded video or monitor the video being recor ded on the TV screen. This is also useful when editing or playing back with Disc Navigation. Connecting to a TV Use the provided A V input/output cable [...]

  • Page 141

    141 Viewing on TV Screen Tip: • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD camcorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However , if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD camcorder . T o prevent this, set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than &qu[...]

  • Page 142

    142 Recording Image from Other A V Devices Y ou can transfer any image recorded on videotape, etc. to the DVD camcor der via the A V input/output jack, and r ecor d it on DVD-RAM disc. Connecting to Other A V Device Use the A V input/output cable (pr ovided) or S-video cable (generally available) to con- nect the DVD camcor der to other A V device [...]

  • Page 143

    143 Recording Image from Other A V Devices Recording Image From Other Camcor der or A V Device 1. After connecting this DVD camcorder , turn it on. 2. Press the MENU button in the r ecor ding pause status to display the menu screen. 3. Use the Select dial to choose “OTHER SETUP” and then “INPUT”. Options will be next to “INPUT”: “CAME[...]

  • Page 144

    144 chapter 6_Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices Cautions • Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-guard signal to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. These images cannot be recorded on this DVD camcorder: T ypical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, pre[...]

  • Page 145

    145 Recording Image from Other A V Devices Changing Method for Recording Stills Y ou can switch the method for recording stills of externally input images between FIELD and FRAME. The DVD camcorder can r ecor d an external image with little move- ment by specifying "FRAME", but "FIELD" is r ecommended for recording image with mo[...]

  • Page 146

    146 T ransferring Data to PC There ar e several ways to transfer the data recor ded on this DVD camcor der to PC. When using the PC connection software Using the PC connection software, you can utilize stills r ecor ded on this DVD camcorder , on W indows 98 PC (note 1). Utilizing recor ded stills: This DVD camcorder r ecords two types of still on [...]

  • Page 147

    147 Conditions in which PC connection software can be used: • Windows 98 preinstalled PC • IBM PC/A T compatible PC • Equipped with USB port in standard • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive provided The following hardwar e requir ements are r ecommended for smooth use: • Pentium II, Pentium III, Celer on with clock frequency 400 MHz or higher • Me[...]

  • Page 148

    148 chapter 6_Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices Connecting to PC Use the PC connection cable to connect this DVD camcor der to PC as follows: Display in information LCD monitor When the DVD camcorder is connected to PC, the 3.5" LCD monitor and viewfinder will be off: Close the LCD monitor and check with "PC connection display&quo[...]

  • Page 149

    149 Subsidiar y Information Cleaning ......................................................................... 150 T rouble messages ............................................................ 151 T roubleshooting ............................................................... 153 Major specifications ..............................................[...]

  • Page 150

    150 Cleaning Be sure to turn the POWER switch off befor e cleaning this DVD camcorder . Cleaning LCD screen and lens: Use dry , soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be car eful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, r esult in display unevenness, or damage the LCD [...]

  • Page 151

    151 Message Probable Cause Troubleshooting COPY ERROR CHECK DISC INITIALIZE DISC END OF DISC DISC ALMOST FULL The video signal input to this DVD camcorder may be copy-guarded. Disc that cannot be used on this DVD camcorder has been inserted or DVD-RAM disc is write protected. DVD-RAM disc is not initialized or it is damaged. DVD-RAM disc is full. D[...]

  • Page 152

    152 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Message Probable Cause Troubleshooting DISC ACCESS NO DISC This DVD camcorder is verifying whether the correct DVD-RAM disc has been inserted. The recor ded scene is being stored on DVD-RAM disc. DVD-RAM disc has not been inserted. This message may appear when the DVD camcorder or DVD-RAM disc is moved from a co[...]

  • Page 153

    153 Symptom Reference page Power supplies Power turns off immediately after being turned on. When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off. Power goes off unexpectedly . Power cannot be turned off. Check to see Is battery charged? W as the DVD camcorder left for 5 minutes or more without recor ding, etc. after it was turned on? - Cor[...]

  • Page 154

    chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Symptom Reference page Check to see Correction 154 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder . Battery weakens fast . Battery cannot be charged. Is DVD camcorder connected to PC using PC connec- tion cable? Does DVD camcorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and played back. Are y[...]

  • Page 155

    Symptom Reference page Check to see Correction T roubleshooting 155 During recor ding Battery cannot be charged. The CHG. or CHG.80 indicator on AC adapter/ charger blinks during charging. The POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger blinks during charging. Pressing the REC button will not start recor ding. Recording starts but stops immedi- ately . I[...]

  • Page 156

    chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Symptom Reference page Check to see Correction 156 Recording starts but stops immedi- ately . LCD screen is hard to see. Focus is not correct. Is some other A V device directly connected to the video/audio input jacks of this DVD camcorder? Are you attempt- ing to recor d image from video game or PC? Has brightness [...]

  • Page 157

    Symptom Reference page Check to see Correction T roubleshooting 157 During playback Focus is not correct. Recognition of disc is not complete. Pressing the playback button will not start playback. No playback picture appears on TV screen. Is the diopter control corr ectly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor? Is disc dirty? Has the[...]

  • Page 158

    chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Symptom Reference page Check to see Correction 158 No playback picture appears on TV screen. Playback picture is momentarily interrupted. Poor playback picture Playback picture is greatly dis- torted. No sound Disc Navigation thumbnails do not appear . Is the DVD camcorder connected to TV correctly? Is input selecto[...]

  • Page 159

    Symptom Reference page Check to see Correction T roubleshooting 159 Miscella- neous Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. The date and time are incorr ect. The date will be displayed as January 1, 2000 each time power is turned on. Disc cannot be removed. Has the DVD camcorder been subjected to impact? Has the DVD camco[...]

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    chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Symptom Reference page Check to see Correction 160 Disc cannot be removed. DVD camcorder cannot be operated from remote contr ol. Disc cover cannot be closed. Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before turning the POWER switch off? Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD camcorder?[...]

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    161 CCD (number of effective pixels) Lens Focal length (converted to 35 mm camera) Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LCD monitor Electronic image stabilizer Shutter speed Flash Self-timer recor ding External microphone jack Recording mode Maximum recor dable time (on both sides of disc) Maximum number of recor d- able stills (on b[...]

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    162 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating temperature (humidity) Storage temperature Weight T otal weight when recording Provided accessories approx. 3-1/16” x 4-1/4” x 6-9/16” (78 x 108 x 166 mm) (excluding hood and projections) 32-104 ° F (0-40 ° C) (less than 80%). 32-104 ºF(0- 40 ºC) (less than 80%). 32-95 [...]

  • Page 163

    163 Display Information LCD ...................... 63, 148 Liquid crystal display ......... 62, 97, 144 Scene information ......................... 118 Thumbnail ..................................... 100 Thumbnails in play list ................... 122 Viewfinder ......................... 62, 97, 144 DVD video recording standar d ................ 34[...]

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    164 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Input select ........................................... 143 Interval recording .................................... 86 L Lens cap ................................................. 28 Lens hood .............................................. 65 Light from rear ........................................ 84 LINE (inp[...]

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    165 T Thumbnail display ........................... 98, 100 Switching ...................................... 102 Title ..................................................... 10 2 T ransferring data to PC ......................... 146 T rial recording ......................................... 25 T roubleshooting .................................... 1[...]

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    166 To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day DIAL TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 For U.S.A. only Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electr onics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assur e you hours of trouble fr ee operation from your unit. However , should you requir e service, a network of [...]

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    167 Introduction to Optional Accessories Power Supplies DZ-BP16 battery: 7.2 V/1600 mAh DZ-BP28 battery: 7.2 V/2800 mAh Introduction to Optional Accessories[...]

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    168 T o Order in the United States By Phone 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) FOR AUTHORIZED HIT ACHI SERVICE F ACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number: Hitachi Canada Ltd. Digital Media Division 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) during business hours Monday-Friday EST 9:00am-7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am-5:00pm[...]

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    169 MEMO[...]

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    170 MEMO[...]