Hitachi DZ-HS3OOA manual

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Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SH[...]

Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply _xith th[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards 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 proper use of DVD video camera[...]

Cautions on HDD Save the data recorded on HDD: • To back up tile data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD. It is also recommended that you use this DVD video camera/recorder to dub the data. You can also use a PC to save the data on a DVD. • It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings. Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder[...]

Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder: • The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots (red, blue[...]

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas: • If tile DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal op[...]

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: • The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or ACCESS/PC blinking to show that data is being,,- written to disc or card, indicator _ _--x_ or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to [...]

Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do n[...]

CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. OCleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dr}; soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display uneven[...]

DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches Never use solvent (thinner, ware1, antistat or detergent) for cleaning Lightly _xash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the clo[...]

About This Manual • Displays in this manual Understand that tile displays are different front those you _ill actually see in tile viewfinder or on the LCD screen. • Notation of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midwa), or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression "press the • button" w[...]

Introduction • Recording is possible on both HDD and DVD: In FINE mode, recording for up to 3 hours is possible on HDD; up to 30 minutes on DVD (p. 43, 156). eDubbing to an 8 cm DVD can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC (p. 83). eYou can capture photos from videos (p.[...]

Table of Contents Important Information ......................................... 2 For Your Safety .................................................. 2 Precautions ........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 4 Cautions on HDD ............................................... 5 Cautions When Us[...]

Setting Up Camera Functions .......................... 60 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) .............. 60 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 61 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) .......... 61 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) ..............[...]

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) .............[...]

Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-HS303A only. Portable power supply for this DVD vide<) camera/recorder. Charge it before use. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD video[...]

Names of Parts 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Flash (for OZ-HS303A only) (p. 59) 2 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-HS303A only) This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 23) 4 Stereo microphone Take care[...]

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ! 22 23 24 25 26 27 15 Viewfinder(p. 34) 16 Diopter control (p. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfindel= (Pull out the viewfinder.} 17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 45) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 8, 43) Will [)link or light when the HDD/DVD is accessed (writ[...]

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 28 FULL AUTO button (p. 58) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 29 FOCUS button (p. 55) To switch bet_ een manual focus and auto- focus. 30 MENU button (p. 35, 51,86) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 31 DISC NAVIGATION bu[...]

45 46 47 48 49 50 51 f Y DISPLAY 52 II 45 PHOTO button (p. 44) 46 REC button (p. 43) 47 MENU button (p. 35, 51,86) 48 SELECT button (p. 79, 93) 49 Reverse search button (p. 75) 50 DELETE button {p. 85) 51 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71) 52 DISPLAY button (p. 46, 78) 53 ZOOM T button (p. 53) 54 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 53) 55 ZOOM W button (p. 53) 56 [...]

This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is "Auto", which will automatically start the demonstration approx, ten minutes after the DVD video camera/rec[...]

ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens 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 cap inward and attach it over the lens. end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.[...]

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery ho]der, s]ide the battery out. Warning: • KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. • IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. • BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note: • Replace t[...]

HDD/DVD/Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: To record video (p. 43) • • • • • • -- To record photo (p. 44) ...... • To delete image just • • • _ _ • • recorded (p. 74) To select image and delete[...]

HDD, DISCS Allows extensive recording (approx. 3 hours in FINE HDD HDD mode). hard disk Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes. Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes. DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) RAM R A M4.7 Allows you to choose the VR mode for deleting DVD-RW unnecessary scenes or editing scenes, or the VF [Ver1.1 (8 c[...]

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER • CD • CD-R • CD-RW • CD-ROM • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring VPI_2.0 • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) • DVD-RW DL (Dual Layer) • +R DL (Double Layer) • +RW DL (Double Layer) • +R • Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm AVAILABLE CARD[...]

Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use tire 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 it indoors. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to [...]

Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-HS303A or DZ-BPO7PW battery provided with DZ-HS3OOA has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-HS303A), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-HS3[...]

• Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: During charge J Lit Charge complete ] Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 146 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. • Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77°F (25°C)) DZ-BP14S (p[...]

OContinuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303A)/DZ-B P14SW (optional) When using viewfinder approx. 125 rnin approx. 105 min approx. [...]

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder o1: on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged • Nearly empty _,A Aill 4 White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY • The battery will slightly discharge even if it [...]

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power s_x itch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder _xil] turn off Set to "SD": To record photos oil an SD nremory card and play them back Set to "HDD": To record[...]

Viewing Images VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open tile LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. ] Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitol: • Range where the LCD monitor can be moved The LCD monitor carl be opened up to approxima[...]

Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already seL 1 Press the MENU button, use the 141_/_1_/ /lid)" buttons to choose "Date Set" on the "Date Setup" menu scre[...]

Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use I_I_/IN_I/,qHI/I_I_/I_/II buttons to display the "Initial Setup" menu screen. See page 51 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select "On" or "Off", and then press the I_/1| button. [...]

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 153)). (Note, howevel, that the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Choose "Reset" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_/11 button. The screen for verifying reset will appeal_ 2 If you are su[...]

LCD/EVF Setup ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, use the I_I_/IN_ / • _'q/l'l_/l_/ll buttons to choose "LCD/EVF Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness"or "EVF Brighhaess'. 3 Press the I_&[...]

ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You carl adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. 1 Press the MENU button, use the I_1_/ )'l_l / ,4_1 / II'I) / I1"/II buttons to choose "LCD/EVF Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "Color Level". ,_ Press the i,./ll [...]

Inserting and Removing Disc 1 Set the power switch to "DVD" or "OFF" . When the power swik'h is set to "HDD" or "SD', the cover of disc insertion block will not open. When "Please insert DVD." appears during dubbing, however; the cover of disc insertion block will open even when the power s_ it[...]

Note: • If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to "OFF". If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically t[...]

Inserting and Removing Card 1 Open tile LCD monitor. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. 4 Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Removing Card: Push the center of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. 5 Close the cover of card insertion blo[...]

This section explains about recording of movies and stiff images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Recording Movie q Before You Begin /" When setting the power switch to "DVD", insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVD- J RW/DVD-R/+RW into this DVD video camera/recorder. Pressing REC once will start recording; ACCESS/PC ag[...]

Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on card. 5 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way (full pressing). PHOTO/SELECT button J CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera / recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to "SD". After the CARD ACC[...]

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART button) If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in the recording pause status instead of turning the DVD video camera/recorder off, the status that recording is possible will be restored in approx, one second. Setting to the sleep/restart standby status: Press the SLEEP/RESTART button in tire recording [...]

On.Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. _ 2. Program AE "_: 3.White balance _(_)_ 4. EIS E_ 5. Backlight compensation I_ 6.16;9 mode 1. Recording mode 12. Zoom _ 13. Exposure correction 14.Manual F[...]

1. Recording mode (p. 43, 44, 68) _ll : Movie (HDD/DVD) [_ : Still ((ard) [_'1 : External input still (field) (Card) [_]'1 : External input still (frame) (Card) 2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 6O) No display : Auto : Sports _ : Portrait [] : Spotlight (_? : Sand & Snow : Low Light 3. White balance (p. 61) No display :[...]

m @ HDD & 15. HDD, DVD/Card type :HDD : HDD (write-protected) : DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM (write-protected) / _ : DVD-RW (VR-n/{tde/VF-mode) : Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode) _1_ : DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalized on this video camera/recorder _. : DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalized on a device other than this F)VD video camera/recorder : Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode) disc [...]

OSwitching the information display mode You carl switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see i on page 46) and recording status (see 11 on page 46) will app[...]

Olnterpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens • Status in which recording is not possible on HDD. O • An attempt to record a photo on HDD was made. • An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW O used. • An unusable disc is loaded. • • An unusable [...]

Checking Flow of Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts • Ouick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Operating Menu The Full M[enu will appear if you press the MENU button. You can use the I_1,I/_t_!/_1/11_[...]

OFIow of Full Menu _: The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu. Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Not displayed when external input is being selected. Date Setup Program AE (p. 60) White balance (p. 61) EIS .I (p. 63) Digital zoom (p. 53) Microphone filter .2 (p. 63) Flash _3 (p. 59) "[...]

Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-HS303A or optical 25-power is exceeded on DZ-HS300A). You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-HS303A; up to 1200-power on DZ-HS300A. W: recording wide area (wide-ang[...]

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens _xith the following filter diameter and thread pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-HS303A; 34 mm for DZ-HS300A Thread pitch: 0.75 rnm for DZ-HS303A; 0.5 mrn for DZ-HS300A[...]

Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depen[...]

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 55): o , t notin iO ,eo that _l_toro, ,i,t,eva_ia,ion ,are_ar_._ in brightness, | near at the such as white same time wall Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. which glares or emits strong light Dark objects Object behind glass with wa[...]

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen. Exposure adjustment bar-- _ "*_&q[...]

Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. "FULL AUTO" will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds. The following settings will reset to defaults: Focus Auto 55 Backlight Off 57 compensation Exposure Auto 57 Program AE [...]

Built.in Video Flash (for DZ.HS303A only) I When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-HS303A makes use of the builtqn Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark )lac[...]

Setting Up Camera Functions Before You • see page 51 for how to set. Begin • No menu screen appears with external input. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the sh[...]

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from L CD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, use the [_1_/_1_/ _HI/II_ buttons to choose "Program AE" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button. 2 Use the [41_/_1_/441/l[...]

1 Press the MENU button, use the I_1_/1_1_1/ • _._/11._ buttons to choose "White Bal." on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the _'/11 button. 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the )_/11 button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: • The white balance mode can be confirmed us[...]

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 53) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, use the 141_/_t_1/ 'IHI/lld_ buttons to choose "EIS" on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the II,./|| button. 2 Cho[...]

Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from "XTRA', "FINE", "STD'. 1 Press the MENU button, use the 1_I'4/IN_ / _l_I/li"ll'/ll'/ll buttons to choose "VIDEO Mode" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_/[...]

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode "On": You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with "Off" is 4:3). The following figures compare the images displayed on LCD monitor and in viewf[...]

An image recorded with "16:9 On" specified will appear as follows: Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder Images recorded with "16:9 Off" specified will appear as follows: Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned of[...]

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You carl switch the still recoMing quality. 1 Press the MENU button, use the 1411/_1"1/ illll41"lll'ill buttons to choose "Quality" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the I,./1| button. 2 Choose the option you want, and then press the l'/ll b[...]

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When "Input Source: LINE or S LINE" is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with[...]

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you com_ect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder o1: on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button, use the I_1/_1/ /I"1_/1_111 buttons to choose "OSD Output&q[...]

Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer: sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see "Major Specifications" on F'a"e,_ 154. m c;X; o a ja[...]

Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recordel_ Here is an explanation on "scene" and "program", so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those [...]

Cursor-- Still image icon q- Operation guide .2- Thumbnail Selected scene number/ --Number of all scenes --Current page position .3 --Bar graph --Icon of HDD, DVD/card type _4 "1 _c_ndisp_ayed_naph_t_rec_rded_naDVD-RAMusingHitachiDVDvide_camera/rec_rdermarketedbef_re DZ-HS303A/HS3OOA. DZ-HS303A/HS3OOA cannot record any photos on a DVD-RAM *2 T[...]

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Press the 1_/|| button. 2 Use the 141_/_l/_ql/ll_ buttons to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be Dame& This is called a "cursor". Playback will start from the selected scene. Note: Pressing the _ or _ button will move the cursor to the prec[...]

/ • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder to play r [ Before You Begin . back scenes on it. (p. 43, 44). Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 33). PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE 1 Press the I,/11 button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter tile playback mode, and the scene you[...]

CAPTURING PHOTO You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card. 1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish to capture during playback. 2 Choose "Edit", "PHOTO Capture", and then press the I_/|| button. The screen for verifying capture will appear. 3 Choose "YES", and then press the I_/[...]

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the _ or _ button to locate the start of desired scene. Press _ once: To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press _ once: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down _ : To continuously locate the b[...]

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button during playback. 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the 1_/11 button. Top: To go to the start, and enter playback pause. End: To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specify: To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See the follo;x in[...]

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. No display Playback information Recording date/time display OSwitching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using HDD/DVD: Recording mo[...]

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the I,ql_/_'l/'_l/ll_ buttons to select the desired scene. 3 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION[...]

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will al]o_ a variety of further operations. Editing of scenes ••• You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene. Setting special • • • effects to scenes You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails. Copy from disc to •[...]

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for HDD/DVD/Card will appeal_ Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 51). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. @When using HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) Scene S[...]

OWhen using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW Scene --_ Select (p. 93) -- Start-_ Current (p. 93) _ Detail (p. 94) Current -_ End (p. 93) All (p. 93) Program _ Select (p. 95) DVD Setting £_ _ Play (p. 96) _-o_ GoTo --T--Top (p. 105) _ End (p. 105) Others _ o -- Capacity (p. 106) OWhen using card Scene -- 1 | Lock (p. 92) Select (p. 93) -- Detail (p. 94) [...]

Dubbing on DVD You can dub the images recorded on the HDD to a DVD. • Set the power switch to "HDD". • Prepare a recordable disc. • The recording time for a scene that can be dubbed on one disc is approx. 30 minutes ( in FINE mode). If the HDD contains a scene exceeding the length that is recordable on one disc, it cannot be Before [...]

SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT DUBBING) You can select desired scenes recorded on HDD and dub only those scenes on discs. 4 l Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then the MENU button. 2 Choose "Scene", "Dubbing", "Select", and then press the I_/1| button. "Please insert DVD."[...]

OList of dubbing possible/impossible O* O* -- O: Dubbing )ossible; -- Dubbing impossible * You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On". Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R cannot be deleted, and menu item "Delete" will [...]

• Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the _'/11 button in step 5 (see page 85): The submenu _ill appear. Edit iii_ Delete*' .................... To delete selectec_ scenes Exit ............................ To restore the Disc Navigation screen Select IITI-- Start _ Current ....... To select scenes from the start [...]

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. When using a DVD-RAM, combining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is specified (p. 110). Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the D[...]

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - FADE) You can add fadin_o to the beginning and/oi: end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In White: Wipe: Fades in from white screen Fades in from black screen Fades out to white screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of[...]

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) You can specify "Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 6 Press the • button to quit. 2 Place the cursor on the scene to which skip is to be set. Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (p. 79). 3 Press t[...]

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) N_rmallv,, the first image,- of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Place th[...]

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD (COPY) Before You Begin • Set a DVD-RAM (recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303A/HS300A) that includes the photos you wish to copy, and a card with recordable space, in this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "DVD". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. [...]

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to "SD". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Place the cursor on the scene to be locked. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79). OTo unlock the scene Select the locked scene, and then us[...]

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You call use this "Select" function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: When selecting all scenes, simply proceed with step 3. 3 Press t[...]

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 4 / Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Place the cursor on the scene whose information you wish to know. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene", [...]

Program WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No, 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No, 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No, 5 Scene No, 6 Program No. 1 Recorded on December 20 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) Since the scenes recorded on this[...]

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the I_1_/1_/_1_/1_.'/_'/|| buttons to choose "Play" on the "Progranr" menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button. 4 Select the program to be played back, and then press the I_/ll[...]

Note: • If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the • button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the • button will delete all letters in the TITLE column. • You can also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete any input letters. • Pressing the PHOTOISELECT button on the title setting screen (in step 5)[...]

I Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the HDD/DVD capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the[...]

m SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) m Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Use the "Select Playlist" screen to select the play list you wish to display, and then press 2 Press the MENU button, the "/11 butto[...]

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the I'_/1_1/_1_ / li,tl'/ll,/ll buttons to choose "Edit" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the ll, q|| button. 4 Use the "Edit Playlist" screen to select the play list to which you wis[...]

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then press the MENU button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 3 - 4 on page 100. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower ro_5 and place the cursor on scene to be deleted. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).[...]

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and then press the MENU button. 5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen, and then press the 1_/|| button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Pe[...]

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 8 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the I_l_l/l_.'l/'_l/Dd_/l_/l| buttons to choose "Select" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the I_/|| button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the I_/|1 button. Move the "i/" mark [...]

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created thenr, along with the created dates/ times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 144/1_,'1/<1</IH_/_'/11 buttons to choose "Title" on the "PlayLi[...]

Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point. MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/DVD/CARD I Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Use the I,ql_/l_l/_l/_/l_'/|| buttons to choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" menu 2 Press the MENU button, [...]

PROTECTION You can protect the HDD and a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) in order to prevent recorded images from being erased o1: edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the I'ql,I/l,!,'l/_l_/l,'l,'/[...]

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR- MODE) (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recordel, and then use the data again with Disc Naviga[...]

FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalizat[...]

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DVD) You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalized on this DVD video camera/recoMer so that additional recording can be done on it. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the I'_I/IN_I/'_I/I_/I_lll buttons to choose "Unfinalize DV[...]

l Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) If you insert a DVD-RAM that includes photos recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-HS303A/HS300A, the scenes on the disc will be displayed in the order of recording, regardless of whether they are movies or stills. Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be[...]

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE) If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. You can specify "TV type: 4:3" to display 4:3 images on the TV. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Choose "4:3&[...]

Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: ._ To S-V,DEO t f f t Tovideo,aud,o AV/S input/output ca (provided) __ _ _,)) White Yellow * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note: • Using S-VIDEO will delive[...]

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the [...]

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/p[...]

Recording (Dubbing) Images Before You Begin • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable disc .1 or card .2 into this DVD video camera/recorder (see pages 26 and 27). .1 No photo can be recorded. *2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded. • If you [...]

1 Set the input source on the DVD video camera/ recorder to "LINE (L ]N)'. Switch the input referring to "Input Source" on (p. 67). _u_ o u_u CEEZ _21 1_2006 Choose "S LINE" to input S-VIDEO signal. 2 Turn on the connected device, and start playback. The picture will appear on the LCD screen oi: viewfinder of this DVD [...]

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recordel, on other video devices. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: * If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input [...]

Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using the PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software. The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Windo_x s and Macintosh: Windows hnageMixer 3 This allows you to import the images recorded on [...]

Requirements of available PC [When using Windows] • OS: Windows _r 2000 Professional SP3 or highe], XP Home Edition/XP Professional *The provided software cannot be used on Windows ;> 98 or Windows 4_ Me. • Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible • CPU: Intel _ Pentium _> II1800 MHz or higher (Pentium _ 4, 1.7 GHz or higher is recommended) * Ope[...]

Installing Software [When using Windows] 1 Turn the PC on. ]f you have been using the PC, terminate all running software programs. 2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive of PC. The installer will automatically start, and the "Choose Setup Language" screen will automatically appeal_ If the "Choose Setup Language" scr[...]

7 Choosing video system: The screen for setting the video system will appear, and then click "Next". Select _he _etup type _hal be_ sut your needs, i_ I Click 8 Executing installation: The setups for installation are now complete. Click "]nstall" to execute installation. mh__rd r_ _e_dy _o b_,_ ;n_l _ on. I_ Click Important info[...]

[When using Macintosh] 1 V.rn the Macintosh on, _nd insert the provided CD-RONI into the CD-RONI drive of Macintosh. 2 Double-click the DVDCAM3HS icon displayed on desktop. 3 Double-click the icon of "hnageMixer for DVDCAM.pkg" displayed on screen. The installer will start: Click "Continue". 4 Checking license agreement: The lic[...]

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable Use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown be]o% To PC connection terminal To s cone ina neo ion PC connection cable (provided) Note: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the[...]

When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder will be recognized as a drive. The drive will appear on screen as follows: [When using Windows] If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its po_x er switch set to "HDD" or "DVD', it will be recognized as an optical disc drive, and [...]

• When removing disc [When using Windows] Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to choose tile drive icon of DVD video camera/recoMer. Right-click the mouse. Choose "Eject". The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder _xill open. Insert another disc and close the cover: The disc will be recognized. [When using Macintosh[...]

BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH [When using Windows] 1 Before un _lug ing the PC connection cable F ,g , from PC, terminate the application and then click the "Hardware Removal" icon on task tray at the bottom right of Windows screen. 2 Choose "USB mass storage device"[...]

Using Software See page ]32 when using Macintosh. [When using Windows] USING IMAGEMIXER 3 lmageMixer 3 allows you to capture the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC, edit the video file, and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR using the video file. The following shows the basic operation of IrnageMixer 3. Refer to the electronic instr[...]

5 The screen for choosing the device to be imported will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)" when the power s_xitch is set to "HDD', "Hitachi DVDCAM" when it is set to "DVD', and then click "Import". If you wish to change the import device, and continue import, unplug the PC connection cable from [...]

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be viewed on DVD recorders/players. * A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 108). If the file system of HDD in your PC i[...]

5 On the "Importing Device" screen, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)" when the power switch is set to "HDD'; and "Hitachi DVDCAM" when the power switch is set to "DVD". If you wish to change the import device, and continue import, unplug the PC connection cable from the PC, and then change over the _owe[...]

7 Click "Authoring" and create a DVD-Video FrienD. Clicking "Authoring" will display the editing screen of DVD-Video menu. The video file previously imported into PC will appear in "Source". Choose the desired video file, and click "Add titles": The video file will be registered. When using a video file impor[...]

[When using Macintosh] USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2 Pixe VRF Browser EX allo_x s you to import the images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC as an MPEG file. ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 allows you to use the images imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX to create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R). The following[...]

3 Select the video file to be imported and save it. The scenes recorded on HDD, disc will appear. Select the scene to be inrported into Macintosh and click "Save": The save setting screen will appeal_ Clicking "Save" after setting the saw destination, etc. will start import into Macintosh. If you wish to import the contents of a[...]

6 Creating a DVD-Video menu: Then edit the DVD-Video menu: You can set up the menu style, change the thumbnail to be displayed, and add a menu BGM. After editing the menu screen, click "Next". Click 7 Checking playback: The playback check screen will appear so that you can confirm the DVD images to be created. After playback check is fini[...]

Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC • Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW You can use tile DVD playback software on )'our PC/Macintosh to play back a DVD-RW (VF- mode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded and finalized on this DVD video camera/recordel_ 1. Load the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW to be played back in the DVD video camera/ recorder. 2. Con[...]

Uninstalling Software [When using Windows] Use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", choose tile application to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the "Change/Remove" button. Note: • After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC, • Administrator authority[...]

Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it to PC: The DVD video camera/recorder can also use a battery, but if the DVD video camera/recorder cuts off during data transfer, important recordings will be lost: If data is being written to disc, the disc [...]

Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Video flash (DZ-FLH3) .1 (p. 59) Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) .2 (p. 54) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) .2 (p. 54) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-HS300A) (p. 54) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. .1 Unavailable for DZ-HS3OOA. *2 You [...]

Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. Ifa message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in[...]

Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot of multiple programs, be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine such Create PlayList first, scenes on the playlist. 87 and then combine scenes. Cannot combine. Select only movies and combine them. Deselect PHOTO 87 scenes. Cannot combine. Select Select[...]

Card error has • The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card occurred, again, or use another card. 27 • Data other than still image may be included: Use another card. Card error has Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted occurred, midway? When using the card on this DVD video camera/ 105 Format the card no[...]

DVD error has occurred. The disc may be dirty. Formatting is not Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before complete, reusing it, or use another disc. 11, 105 This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another disc. DVD error has occurred. Disc error could have [...]

DVD-R*, Input Source Once a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R has been recorded in the cannot be changed. 16:9 mode, the input source will not be changeable. 66 * "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-rnode). DVD-R *, Video mode With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, the movie quality mode and and 16:9 mode cannot 16:9 mode once used for recording[...]

HDD error has HDD error probably occurred during editing of video file. occurred.Restart. Turn off this DVD video camera/recorder, and then connect the 28 AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder to power it again: The video file will be repaired. NO DVD This message may appear when the DVD video camera/recorder or disc is moved from a c[...]

This DVD cannot be A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder used. Please replace has been loaded. Check the type of disc. 27 DVD. This DVD is finalized. Finalize is not required. 108 This DVD is recorded by the PAL system. Please replace DVD. UNFORMAT DVD This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a finalized[...]

Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Battery cannot be charged. 29 Battery weakens fast. 31 32 The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking.[...]

Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the off. RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power 28, 30, 153 supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again. Even if the DVD video The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to camera/recorder is off, recognize a di[...]

An error message for repair appears. Perform repair following the instructions on screen. Repair is possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. If you are using the HDD and have detected an error in part of video file a battery can also be used for repair (except when the remaining battery level indicator is bl[...]

Photos on card cannot be played back. This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 400[...]

Transfer of images Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another USB terminal stops, of PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you use USB terminal on the back of PC. If you are using USB2.0 extended card, it is also recommended that you install the newest version driver provided by each USB2.0 card maker. Is disc scratched or [...]

Miscellaneous No DVD video camera/ Is a fully charged battery attached? recorder operation. Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? 28, 29 Power does not come 153 on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. The date and time are incorrect. 35 Pressing the SLEEP/ RESTART button will not set to the sleep/ 45 restart standby status[...]

Disc cover cannot be Is disc correctly inserted? closed. Was disc inserted from wrong direction? 40 Remove the disc and then reinsert it. Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 28, 30 This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and does not indicate a fault. These vibra[...]

System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD video camera/recorder may recover 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 before using the DVD video camera/recorde_ 1 Set the p[...]

Initial Setup Beep On p. 36 Power Save Off p. 36 Record LED On p. 37 Language English p. 36 Demo Mode Auto p. 37 "1 "100x" will appear on DZ-HS300A. *2 Not displayed on DZ-HS300A. • Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. Major Specifications CCD Lens Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LC[...]

Recording mode Maximum HDD recordable time Maximum number of recordable stills DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R/+RW (per side) SD memory card (when using 32 MB card) Recording DVD-RAM/DVD-RW format (VR-mode) DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R +RW Card Audio playback format Recordable discs Recordable card Jacks Battery system Power consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) Operati[...]

Total weight when recording Provided accessories DZ-HS303A approx. 560 g DZ-HS300A approx. 490 g AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable (DZ-HS300A is provided with AV/S output cable), Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-HS300A), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-HS300A), Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shou[...]

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD For DZ-HS303A .... FINE Approx. 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 75 Approx. 150 Approx. 300 Approx. 500 NORM Approx. 24 Approx. 50 Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400 Approx. 800 ECO Approx. 37 Approx. 75 Approx. 150 Approx. 300 Approx. 600 Approx. 1,200 For DZ-HS300A c. .y FINE Approx. 180 Approx. 380 Approx. 750 Approx. 1,[...]

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Index Numerics 16:9 ................................................................ 65 8 cm bare disc .................................................. 26 A AC adapter/charger ........................................... 28 ACCESS/PC indicator ....................................... 43 Add (edit) ...................................................[...]

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Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD.ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to tile terms herein. [f you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed m[...]

Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery packs, Accessories, Lens Cleanings, Head Cleanings, DVD Disc Damage, Video Tape Damage, or Software Modifications. B. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, use of [...]

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