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Hitachi DZ-GX5080A Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 "FACH | lnspire the Ne×_ V_DEO £4M DZ-GX5080A DZ-GX5020A/DZ-GX5000A instruction manual Manual de instrucciones Toobtain the best performance and ensure years Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar of trouble-free use, please read this entire muchos a[ios de utilizaci6n exenta de problemas, instruction manual.
  • Page 2 Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving ft_edate/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING: TO PREVENT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to tile following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that nray cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 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/...
  • Page 5 Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur.
  • Page 6 • Using 8 cnr CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.
  • Page 7 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 o1"card, indicator or being read from it.
  • Page 8 DVD video camera/recordei? disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you or a third party make a mistake when handling...
  • Page 9 CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ODo not use benzene or thinner to OCleaning LCD screen and camera lens clean DVD video camera/recorder case Use dr), soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use The coating...
  • Page 10 Disc Navigation: Refer to this Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R/ using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We +RW disc and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD- RW/+RW disc. appreciate your business. • The section on "Connecting to PC"...
  • Page 11 About This Manual eDisplays in this manual or on Understand that tile displays are different from those vou will actually see in the viewfinder tile LCD screen. eNotation of cancel button Press tile STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu scroen to the preceding one.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ......... Initial Settings ..........SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF For Your Safety ..........(BEEP) .............. Precautions ............TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ..32 Cautions When Using ........CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)
  • Page 13 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE Program ............MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ....69 WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? ........REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF (MIC.FILTER) ........... SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) ......Setting Up Record Functions ......PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ....86 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY CHANGING...
  • Page 14 Recording (Dubbing) images ......RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ..........Connecting to PC (DZ-GX5080A) Software Provided ......... Requirements of available PC ....... installing Software ......... Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable ............USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC ............

  • Page 15: Disc Cleaning

    Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BPO7PW): AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): DC power cord: Portable power supply for this DVD video Used to power the DVD video camera/ When powering the DVD video camera/ camera/recorder.

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts (Inside the cover) 1 LED light (for DZ-GX5080A only) (p. 42) 6 Zoom lever {p. 50, 52, 67) To adjust the zoom or volume. Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20) PC connection terminal (TO PC) (for DZ- Stereo microphone GX5080A only) (p.
  • Page 17 17 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 26) 10 Viewfinder (p. 30) Press this button when removing file batter}: 11 Diopter control (p. 30) 18 Battery attachment platform (p. 26) To adjust the focus of image appearing in tile viewfindel_ (Pull out the viewfinder.) 19 Record button (REC) (p.
  • Page 18 35 36 23 FULL AUTO (p. 55) 32 DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 43, 72) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder Press this button to display the details of full automatic. image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off.

  • Page 19: Holding Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    Refer to "CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION" on page 33 if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to "Off". I)V_ HITACHI _,,spi_ the Ne*_ Setting Up the Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb.
  • Page 20 ATTACHING LENS CAP Attach tile shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. Attach the longer of lens string to the attachment hole of DVD _ideo camera/ recorder. er end Push tile both sides of cap inward and attach it oxer tile lens.

  • Page 21: Discs And Cards

    Discs and 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: i_ii_l///!liiiiiiiii!!i/iiiiiii!ii!iiii/i/lli iiiii/_i_il I'................i _i_ii iiiil!_ii_i l_m,,,,_,_,_:_,_,,_,_,,_,_,_=j_ iiii/ii iilli[!iiiiii_i_ii! iiii!!i i iii iiliili_D i To record video (p.

  • Page 22: Notes On Finalization

    Note: • It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed.

  • Page 23: Common Cautions For Disc And Card

    EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER • CD • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) • CD-R • DVD-RW DL (Dual Layer) • CD-RW • +R DL (Double Layer) • CD-ROM • +RW DL (Double Layer) •...
  • Page 24 Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video canrera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.

  • Page 25: Battery

    Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BPOTPW battery provided with DZ-GXSO8OA/GXSO2OA/GXSOOOA has not been charged purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP07PW, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction,...
  • Page 26 • Battery charged status You can find the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: During charge Charge complete Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 135 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. • Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77°F (25°C)) DZ-BP07PW (provided)/DZ-BPTSW (optional):...
  • Page 27 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 continuouslv be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BPOTPW (provided)/DZ-BP7SW (optional) When using viewfinder approx.

  • Page 28: Use Of Battery

    BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power tile DVD video camera/recorder, tile battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged • Nearly empty ,AIIAA¥ -_TTTyT "_ White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY •...
  • Page 29 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Note: While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record each recording function:...
  • Page 30 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR VIEWFINDER SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, can monitor Pull out the viewfinder. subject image on the LCD screen. Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the Open the LCD monitor. focus to suit your eyesight.

  • Page 31: Setting

    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 set. Press the MENU button, use the _/_1_/ or ),'1_| button...

  • Page 32: Settings

    Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use I,qNI/l_t_l/,ql_l/l_l_/l_/ll to display the "Initial Setup" menu screen. See page 48 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select "On" or "Off", and Note: The "Beep"...

  • Page 33: Resetting Menu Settings

    RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You carl restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 142)). (Note, howex er, that the date/time will not be reset.) Choose "Reset" on the If you are sure that wish to reset, use the "Initial...

  • Page 34: Setup

    LCD/EVF Setup ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU button, use tile I_1_/_1,'1/ Press the MENU button to end the setting. ,_1/I,'1_/11_/11 buttons to choose "LCD/EVF Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even screen,...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Color Density

    ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You carl adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. Press the MENU Note: button, use the I_1/ • The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off, ll'l_ l _ l ld_ l li'l l l...

  • Page 36: And Removing Disc

    Inserting and Removing Disc Press down tile DISC EJECT button once release A few moments after tile ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion Pickup lens block will open. 2 Gently open tile cover by hand fully until it stops.
  • Page 37 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 turn oft.
  • Page 38 Inserting Removing Card 1 ()pen the LCD nronitor. 2 Turn the DVD video canrera/recorder off. 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. 4 Inserting Card: lnsert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Remox ing Card: Push tile center of card edge. Tile card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.
  • Page 39 • For various functions available during recording, "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 56. Turn the DVD camera/recorder • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. Set the power switch to "4Jl"...

  • Page 40: And Removing Card

    Recording Stills 5 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full Note: pressing). Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. The screen will be black, and then the ACCESS/PC indicator recorded still will be displayed. When tile "On"...

  • Page 41: Of Recording

    Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART button) If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in tile recording pause status instead of turning video camera/recorder of L tile status that recording is possible will be restored in approx. seconds. Setting to the sleep/restart standby Note: status:...
  • Page 42 Recording using LED Light (for DZ.GX5080A only) You can use the LED light to illuminate a subject to be recorded in a dark place. '1 Press the 1'_1 button during recording, pause o1:recording. An icon will appear on the screen, and the LED light will glow.

  • Page 43: Information Display During 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. IB£ 2,16:9 mode 8. Microphone filter 3. Program AE 4. Backlight compensation _(ll)_ 5.
  • Page 44 LED light q (p. 42) : Movie No display : LED light OFF : Still (Disc) Recording mode (p. 39, 40) : LED light ON : Still (Card) 8. Microphone filter (only in movie recording mode) (p. 59) 2. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p.
  • Page 45 * [ncludes DVD-R recorded on a 17. Remaining battery level (p. 28) Hitachi DVD video carnera/rocorder model other than DZ-GXS080A ' (full charge) GXS020A/GXS000A and not finalized. : +RW (low remaining charge) : Finalized...
  • Page 46 You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: OSwitching the information display mode Press tile DISPLAY button. Tile full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All types of information will appeal_ • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 43) and recording status (see 10 on...
  • Page 47 Olnterpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens • A write-protected disc is loaded. • A locked card is loaded. • • An unusable card is loaded. • An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RW/DVD- R/+RW disc used.

  • Page 48: Flow Of Menu

    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 • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers •...
  • Page 49 OFIow of Full Menu _: Tile shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu. Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup LCD/EVF Setup Program AE (p. 56) Adjust (p. 34) White balance (p. 57) EVF Display (p.

  • Page 50: Macro Recording

    Zooming Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. Zoom" If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Zoom specified, on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu digital zoom will be activated midway (when screen, and then press the I_/|| button.

  • Page 51: Recording Subjects For Stronger Wide-Angle Or Telephoto

    RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with tile following filter diameter and thread pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 34 mm Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion...

  • Page 52: Focusing Subject

    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, depending...
  • Page 53 Manually focus the following objects, which be automatically focused (see page 52): in brightness, near at the such as white same time wall _ Objects not in Objects with Objects that / _ecenter little variation are far and Objects Objects lit by Dark objects moving rapidly neon sign,...

  • Page 54: Compensating For Backlight

    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. Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on tire screen.
  • Page 55 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 Backlight...

  • Page 56: Up Camera Functions

    Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin I " see page 48 for how to set. 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 shooting...

  • Page 57: Recording Dark Subjects

    RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. Press the MENU button, and choose Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded. "Program AE"...
  • Page 58 1 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal." Note: • The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on the "Canrera Functions Setup" nrenu on-screen information. screen, and then press the I_/|1 button. • The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the...

  • Page 59: Using The Electronic Image Stabilizer (Eis)

    USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 50) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in tile recorded image. Press the MENU button, choose "EIS" on tile • After recording with EIS set to "Off", it is recommended that you return the setting to "On"...

  • Page 60: Setting Up Record Functions

    Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from "XTRA', "FINE", "STD'. Press the MENU button, use the I_1_/_)'1/ Note: • 4q/)H_/l_/ll buttons to choose "VIDEO • The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned Mode"...
  • Page 61 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...
  • Page 62 Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW: You cannot specify the combination of "VIDEO Mode: STD" and "16:9 On". If you specify "16:9 On" and try to switch the VIDEO Mode to STD from XTRA or FINE, the screen will automatically switch to the 4:3-aspect ratio display.
  • Page 63 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. Press the MENU button, use tile I_1/1_1_1/ Press tile MENU button to end the setting. _'II/10"/I_/11 buttons to choose "Quality" the "Record Functions Setup"...
  • Page 64 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) ]f you connect this video canrera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, carl switch off tile on-screen information (displayed in tile viewfinder o1: on the LCD screen) from tile TV screen.
  • Page 65 Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on "scene" and "program", so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
  • Page 66 - Write-protected disc - Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc - DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model other than DZ- GXSO8OA/GX502OA/GX5OOOA - Locked card • Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed...
  • Page 67 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Press tile l_/ll button. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the 1_14/_1_1/'4_1/11_1_ buttons to select Plavback will start from the selected scene. the desired scene. Note: The selected scene will be fl:amed: This is Pressing the "41"4 or _ button will move the cursor called a "cursor".
  • Page 68 Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 39, 4O). Before You Begin Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 29). PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE 2 Press the • button. Playback will stop, recording pause status will be restored.
  • Page 69 CAPTURING PHOTO You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card. Press the MENU button at a scene you wish Note; • You can also press PHOTO button for the scene you to capture during playback.
  • Page 70 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the 144 or _1_ button Portion being played back locate the start of desired scene. Press D,_| once: Press 1'44 Press 144 Press _ Press To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback.
  • Page 71 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button Top: during playback. To go to the start, and enter playback pause. End: Choose the option To go to the end of last scene, and enter (point you want to go playback pause.
  • Page 72 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES Press the DIS(-" NAVIGATION button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. the I_1_/_1,'1/,_1/11_ buttons to select the desired scene. Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red vellow. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER Press the DISC NAVIGATION...

  • Page 73: Functions Available With Disc Navigation

    Disc Na_ igation mode will allow a variety of further operations. FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Editing of scenes A*I You can delete unnecessary scenes, 77 - 79 combine scenes, or divide one scene. You can attach fade and skip to a 80 - 82 Setting special...
  • Page 74 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press tile MENU button on tile Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation menu screens for disc and card will appear. Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 48). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
  • Page 75 OWhen using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc Scene _'1'_ Select (p. 85) Start-_ Current (p. 85) Detail (p. 86) Current -_ End (p. 85) (p. 85) Program Select (p. 87) Disc £_[ Play (p. 88) Capacity (p. 98) *s DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW only Go To --'r_ (p, 97) (p.

  • Page 76: Disc

    Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT- DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item "Delete" will not appear with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from tile Disc Navigation menu (see page 68).
  • Page 77 OEditing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the I_/11 button in step 5 (see page 77): The submenu will appear. Edit ------T--- Delete ....... To delete selected scenes L--. Exit ......To restore the Disc Na_ igation screen Select Start _ Current...
  • Page 78 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. Combining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is specified (p.
  • Page 79 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT- FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In Fade In B/W: White: Wipe: Fades in from white screen Fades in from black screen Fades in from Black and Fades out to white screen...
  • Page 80 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) You can specify "Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: Tile selected scenes will be skipped. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 6 Press tile • button to quit. 2 Select tile scene to be skipped. A skip icon "_"...
  • Page 81 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) Normally, 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 carl know what you recorded h:om a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.
  • Page 82 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) I Set tile power switch to "41" or "1"1". Note: • No movie can be copied. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the 1_/11 button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p, 78).
  • Page 83 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. OTo unlock the scene Set the power switch to "tt_". Select the locked scene, and then use the same 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
  • Page 84 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this "Select" function to select consecutix e scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are nunlerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose "Select" on tile "Scene" menu screen.
  • Page 85 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: tile recording mode, recording date/time length, special effects and movie quality mode. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note: • If multiple scenes have been selected, the total Select the scene whose...
  • Page 86 Program WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they movie o]: still. Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6 ,_>c-s,_s, _ -"...

  • Page 87: Playing Back Program (Play)

    PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the program to be played back, and then press the I_/|| button. 2 Press the MENU button. Playback will start from the first scene of the Use the 1_14/),'l_l/'ql_l/)Hl_/l_/ll buttons selected...
  • Page 88 OCharacters available for entering Note: • If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the • title button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding You carl use the SELECT button to select down the • button will delete all letters in the TITLE column.

  • Page 89: Play List

    Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites f]_}rn the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity making a play list.

  • Page 90: Playing Back A Play List (Play)

    SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) 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 tile play list you wish to display, and then press Press the MENU button,...
  • Page 91 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 5 Press the _| Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. button to nrove the cursor to the lower row, and press the _II or _ button Press the MENU button. select the point where the scene is to be inserted.
  • Page 92 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DIS(- NAVIGATION button. Press tile I_/11 button. Display the editing screen of the play list to Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. be edited. 5 Press tile • button: The screen for verifying steps 2 - 4 on page 92.
  • Page 93 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete ";cenes_ _ from F_lav_ list_ on the editing, ";creen_ . Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen, and then press the I1_/|| button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to...

  • Page 94: Order Of Scenes (Move)

    ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Move the "" mark the position where Press the MENU button. wish to moxe tile scene, then press the I_'/|| F(_NTE_ (mJRFURN Use the _/IN_/_/I_I_/I_/|| buttons button. choose "Select" on the "PlayList" nrenu screen, and then press the I1_/|| button.

  • Page 95: Title Of Play List (Title)

    CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order vou have created them, along with the created dates/ times: You carl change this title at anv time. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 The screen for verifying exit will appear: Choose "YES"...

  • Page 96: Go To

    Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point. TOP (END) 3 Use the I_l/l,'l_'l/'_'q/l,'l_J,'/ll buttons 1 Press the DIS(-" NAVIGATION button. choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" menu Press the MENU button.

  • Page 97: Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) Disc

    PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prex ent recorded images from being erased o1:edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

  • Page 98: Control Info.)

    UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC (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/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation...
  • Page 99 FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be Before You Begin executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.

  • Page 100: Recording On Finalized

    ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (DISC UNFINALIZE) You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalized on this DVD video camera/recoMer that additional recording carl be done on it. ] Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. Use tile I_l/It,'l_l/_/_l_'/l_/|| buttons choose "Unfinalize Disc"...

  • Page 101: Others

    Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are nrox ies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies...

  • Page 102: Play)

    PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE) If you connect the DVD xideo 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"...

  • Page 103: On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note: •...

  • Page 104: On Tv Screen

    VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to Note: • Adjust the volume of sound on TV, "VCR" whichever applicable Video input. • Information that the DVD video camera/recorder recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to...

  • Page 105: Recorder/Player

    Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC 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) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. ]nsert the disc into the DVD recorder/player Note: •...

  • Page 106: Recording (Dubbing) Images

    Recording (Dubbing) Images • 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 22 and 23). Before You Begin .1 No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW, *2 Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.

  • Page 107: Software Provided

    Software Provided You carl utilize on PC the videos and photos rocorded 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 Windows and Macintosh: Windows hnageMixer This allows you to import...

  • Page 108: Requirements Of Available Pc

    Websites to fine out whether the provided software can be used on Windows Vista: URL:http:/ /www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.htnd URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ • Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible, with the above OS preinstalled. • CPU: lntel c_Pentiun{ _ II1800 MHz or higher; or Pentium <_4, Celeron or AMD E_Athlon...

  • Page 109: Installing Software

    Installing Software [When using Windows] Turn the PC on. 5 Checking license agreement: If you have been using the PC, terminate Carefully read the license agreement: If you running software programs. accept the contents, choose "l accept the terms of the license agreement", and then click "Next".
  • Page 110 7 Choosing video systenr: After installation is finished, the screen for The screen for setting the video system will prompting restart will appear: Click "Finish" to restart the PC. appear, and then click "Next". After restart, remove the CD-ROM from the _etup Type m_m_:_...
  • Page 111 1 Vurn t heMacintosh on, andinsert the 5 Choose the installation destination and type [When using Macintosh] of installation, and click "Continue". Then provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Macintosh. click "Install". Follow the instructions on screen for Double-click tile DVDCAMS000 icon operation:...

  • Page 112: Connecting To Pc Via Pc Connection

    Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable Use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below. To USB connection terminal To PC connection terminal 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 DVD video camera/recorder.
  • Page 113 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 power switch set to "_]l"...
  • Page 114 The following operations are not possible on the DVD video camera/ recorder while it is being connected to PC: • Camera operation using operation buttons on DVD xideo canrera/recorder • Ejection of disc using DISC EJECT button on DVD xideo camera/recorder •...

  • Page 115: Using Disc In Dvd Drive Built Into Pc

    [When using Windows] eWhen removing SD memory card Make sure that tile SD nremory card is not being accessed by the PC software on PC, and that tile CARD ACCESS indicator on DVD _ideo camera/recorder (see page 7) is not lit or blinking, and then renrove the SD nremory...

  • Page 116: Before Terminating Pc Connection

    BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION (UNPLUGGING CONNECTION CABLE)/CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH [When using Windows] Choose "USB mass storage dex ice'. The drive Before unplugging the PC connection cable name (E:, etc.) will depend on the PC used. front PC, terminate the application and then click the "Hardware Removal"...

  • Page 117: Viewing Images Recorded On Disc Using Pc

    Using ImageMixer 3 for Windows lmageMixer 3 allows you to caphme 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 ImageMixer Refer to the electl_mic instruction manual...

  • Page 118: Creating Dvd-Video Using Images Recorded On Disc

    Standard _u_llt Click Click 5 The screen for choosing the device to be read Click "Create New DVD'. will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVDCAM'. A list of devices that are built into or connected to PC will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVDCAM', and then click "Import".
  • Page 119 • To import multiple chapters, click the desired chapters while holding down the Ctrl key, create a DVD-Video, and then click "Import". The image recorded on disc will appear. 6 Select the images fronr which you wish to 7 Click "Authoring" and create a DVD-Video Select the chapter to be imported...
  • Page 120 8 Click "Write" to create a DVD-Video. Clicking "Write" will display the screen for writing. Check "Create disc", perform setting for write, such as choosing DVD write drive, and then set a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R into the drive. Clicking "Preview" will allow you to check any image of DVD to be created.

  • Page 121: Using Imagemixer

    "When you insert a video DVD", and then "Ignore". Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. • When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder Click "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed on the Macintosh for playback on a DVD player, etc., the left of screen: The images recorded...

  • Page 122: Importing Images Recorded On Disc Into Macintosh

    USB port of Macintosh. lmageMixer 3 will appear in a list as shown below. Start hnageMixer 3 for DVDCAM. Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. Click "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed on the left of screen: The images recorded on disc will appear.

  • Page 123: Creating Dvd-Video Using Images Recorded On Disc

    Select the video files from which you wish to create a DVD-Video, and then click "DVD Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. List" at the bottom of screen. The screen for Click "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed on the selecting the DVD menu design, size of DVD left of screen: The images recorded...
  • Page 124 O Write to a DVD. You can check the video files in a DVD list. • If you load a written DVD-RW in the write drive, a dialog "Are you sure you want to delete the contents Select the video file you wish to check...

  • Page 125: Uninstalling Software

    Olnquiries on software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder should be directed to: PIXELA PC Software Support Center +1-800-458-402q (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL:http:/ /www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.htnd OFor inquiries on connections between PC and this DVD video camera/ recorder: DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL: http: / / dvdcam-pc.suppor t.hitachi.ca...

  • Page 126: Recorder Te Pc

    Data may be readable or writable from/to the DVD video camera/recorder using software other than that provided with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee operation. If the PC is started from suspend (or sleep or standby) with the DVD video camera/recorder...

  • Page 127: Introduction To Optional Accessories

    Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) .1 (p. 51) T_le-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) q (p. 51) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437) (p. 51) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. .1 You will need the optional step-up ring when attaching these lenses, Be sure to remove the lens hood at the front of lens before attaching the lens, POWER SUPPLY Battery...

  • Page 128: Trouble Messages

    Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorde_ If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. (1) Data error in a part It is possible that the system cannot...
  • Page 129 Cannot combine. Select only movies and combine them. Deselect PHOTO scenes. Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes, combine them. Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc.
  • Page 130 Card error has The card may be damaged: Use another card. occurred. Formatting is not complete. Card error has Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off occurred. Keep card the DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside, inside &...
  • Page 131 Disc error has occurred. • Use another disc. • See *3 and *4 on page 135. 10, 22 • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. Initialize the disc or use another disc.
  • Page 132 Error occurred. Please • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW replace disc or format disc to be repaired. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the disc. another disc. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. • See *2 on page 134.
  • Page 133 This disc cannot A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder used. Please replace has been loaded. Check the type of disc. disc. This disc is finalized. This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a finalized DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW loaded...

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. Remove the disc and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until tile DVD video camera/ recorder dries out, and then turn it on again.
  • Page 135 Power turns off Is battery charged? immediately after being Charge turned When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off. The ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking, even though nothing displayed on LCD monitor screen. Is Power Save set to "On"? Power goes off unexpectedly.
  • Page 136 During recording • Is a finalized disc in the DVD video camera/recorder? Pressing the REC • Is proper type of disc inserted? button will not start recording. • Is power switch setto match the recording medium? 22, 29, 98, • Is the disc protected? •...
  • Page 137 During playback Recognition of disc is Is disc dirty? not complete. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD button will not start video camera/recorder? playback.
  • Page 138 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. on PC. Check the power supply. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder...
  • Page 139 When the time stamp of The file system of this DVD video camera/recorder is operated file in DVD-RAM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not viewed on PC, it is been set. With Windows ® as of January, 2006, the time stamp different from the actual...
  • Page 140 Disc cannot be • Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before removed. setting the power switch to "OFF"? (Cover will not open.) Is the battery charged? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc.

  • Page 141: System Reset

    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/recorder.

  • Page 142: Major Specifications

    Initial Setup Beep p. 32 Power Save p. 32 Record p. 33 Language English p. 32 Demo Mode Auto p. 33 "1 "]OOx" Wi]] appear on DZ-GXSOOOA. • Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. Major Specifications 1/6-inch...
  • Page 143 Maximum DVD-RAM disc approx. 999 number of (per side) If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will recordable decrease. stills SD memory card approx. 180 (in FINE mode) (when using 32 MB Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card. card) (p.

  • Page 144: Storage Capacity Of Disc

    STORAGE CAPACITY OF DISC Movie recordable time on one disc" (on single side) (when recording only moxdes) XTRA Approx. 18 min *t Best quality FINE Approx. 30 min *2 High quality Approx. 60 min *3 Standard quality "1: Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes on disc may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically between approx.

  • Page 145: To Order In The United States

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Ubiquitous Platform Systems Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A.

  • Page 146: Index

    Index Update Control Info ........Numerics DISC EJECT button .......... 16:9 ..............Display 8 cm bare disc ..........Information LCD ........Scenes information ........Viewfinder ..........Divide .............. AC adapter/charger ........... DVD player ............. ACCESS/PC indicator ......... 39, 40 DVD-R ............. Add (edit) ............
  • Page 147 Skip (Scene) ............. Skip playback ............ Optical 25x zoom lens ........Slide Show ............. Optical 30x zoom lens ........Sports (Program AE) .......... OSD Output ............Spotlight (Program AE) ........STD (VIDEO Mode) ........... Submenu ............PHOTO capture ..........Play (play list) ........... Play (program) ..........
  • Page 148 License Agreement • Grant of License • Hitachi, Ltd. nonexclusively grants you the right to install this program in one computer use it, but this right cannot be transferred to a third part_ •...
  • Page 149 Warranty Limitations important Notice: The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does Retain your sales receipt for warranty purposes. not cover: Please complete the section below for your records A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery as it may be needed in the event of loss.
  • Page 150 Service Facility or Parts Distributor, call: 1-800-HITACHI Conditions =:RICA, Hitachi Limited Warranty These Hitachi Products are warranted of defects in parts and workmanshi F hula V U.S.A. purchase by the original owner. If this Tel: found to be defective, replace defective...
  • Page 151 Hitachi America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Platform Systems Division. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi limited warranty, but would assist us in developing better services and programs for our customers." (Please print or type) Model No.
  • Page 152 0_._ __ _-__ --N.,< >_ < <...
  • Page 153 & tout contr61e de la part de n'est pas dOment autodsee par Hitachi Canada Ltd. Hitachi tel que: feu, inondation, foudre, etc. 11 Le remplacement du tube de prise de vues sice dernier a rite Produks achetgs et/ou utilisds g I'exterieur du Canada.
  • Page 154 NOTICE: This warranty will _to product purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI CANADA LTD AVIS IMPORTANT: Notre garantie ne couvre pas les produits achetes _.I'exterieur du Canada OU vendus par toute organisation autre que HITACHI CANADA LTD...
  • Page 155 PostalCode / Cede postal What arethe _o mo_ importantfactorsthat influencedyour purchase decision? Quels sent les deuxfacteuB les plus impo_ta_tsqui o_t influence retie decisio_d'achaP Howdid you heal about this Hitachi¸V_DEOPPODUCT_ Comment avous-vous plis connaissaneedes PRODUITSVIOEOde Hitachi? WhatotherVIDEO££ODUCTSb_ands did you considerbeforeselectingHitachi? Qudle autremarquede PP, O DU_TS VIDEO avez-vous envisag_d'acqJJefir avantd'o#terpourHitachi?
  • Page 156 _- 8 _ ¢ o-o_o "" o_< _mp_...
  • Page 157 Mississauga, Ontario LSN 6C3 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACH] CANADA (1-800-448-2244) Service Direct: t-800-HITACH] (1-800-448-2244) http://www.hitachi.ca HITACHI lnspire Next Hitachi, Ltd, Japan This manual was printed with soy based ink. Printed on recycled paper QR69947 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2007 Pri,t_'d in ,_]_I[LIy_ILI ON-H(I)

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