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Summarization of Contents
Important Information
For Your Safety
Safety precautions for operating the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.
Precautions
Warnings and advice for safe and proper use of the DVD video camera/recorder.
CLEANING
DISC CLEANING
Instructions for cleaning discs to ensure optimal playback quality and prevent errors.
Cleaning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder Case
Guidelines for cleaning the exterior case of the DVD video camera/recorder.
HANDLING DISCS
Using discs
Cautions and procedures for handling discs to prevent damage and ensure proper function.
Storing discs
Recommendations for storing discs to protect them from environmental factors and damage.
Read This First
NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS:
Important notes on data deletion and security when handling discs and memory cards.
Setups
Demonstration Function
Explains the demonstration function of the DVD video camera/recorder.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
Instructions for setting up the DVD video camera/recorder, including holding and strap attachment.
Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303SW only)
Details on the built-in video flash function for specific models.
Setting Up Camera Functions
Configuration options for camera settings.
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE)
Guide to selecting the appropriate shooting mode for various recording conditions.
Setups
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
Instructions on how to properly hold the DVD video camera/recorder for stable operation.
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
Steps for attaching the shoulder strap to the DVD video camera/recorder.
ATTACHING LENS CAP
Procedure for attaching the lens cap and its string to protect the lens.
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL
Instructions for inserting the lithium battery into the infrared remote control.
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL
Using remote Control
Guidelines for operating the DVD video camera/recorder using the infrared remote control.
HDD, Discs
INFORMATION ON DVD-R
Information regarding the use and compatibility of DVD-R discs with the device.
NOTES ON FINALISATION:
Important notes and warnings related to the finalisation process of DVD discs.
AVAILABLE CARDS
Handling card
Precautions and guidelines for handling SD memory cards.
CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD
General cautions to prevent damage or loss of data on discs and memory cards.
Preparations for Power Supply
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
Instructions for powering the device using the AC adapter/charger for indoor use.
Setting Up the Battery
CHARGING BATTERY
Step-by-step guide for charging the battery using the provided AC adapter/charger.
Battery charged status
Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25ºC):
Provides estimated charging times for different battery models.
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
Instructions for attaching the battery to the device.
REMOVING BATTERY
Steps for safely removing the battery from the device.
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY
Tips and advice for maximizing battery life and usage.
When not using the DVD video camera/recorder for an extended period:
Recommendations for storing the device and battery for long-term non-use.
Viewing Images
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN
How to view images on the LCD monitor screen.
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER
Instructions for viewing subjects using the viewfinder.
Setting Date and Time
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME
How to change the date and time display format to suit user preference.
Initial Settings
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)
How to turn the operating sound (beep) on or off.
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)
Guide to enabling or disabling the automatic power-off function.
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)
Instructions for changing the menu and display language.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)
Option to turn the red recording indicator light on or off.
CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION
How to adjust or disable the demonstration mode.
LCD/EVF Setup
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)
How to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen and viewfinder.
ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL)
ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER
Setting to keep the image always displayed in the viewfinder.
When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW
When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder:
Steps for formatting the disc when recording.
When recording data from PC:
Instructions for formatting a disc when recording data from a PC.
Basic Techniques
Recording Movie
Step-by-step guide for recording movie footage with the DVD video camera/recorder.
On-Screen Information
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING
Details on the information displayed on screen during recording.
Switching the information display mode
Display when recording an image of yourself
How the screen display changes when recording oneself.
Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens:
Explains symbols on the LCD screen when the camera is set up to view yourself.
Checking Flow of Menu
Operating Menu
Explains how to navigate and use the full menu and quick menu options.
Zooming
MACRO RECORDING
Guide to using the macro function for close-up shooting.
Manually Focusing Subject
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING
How to manually focus subjects during recording for better image quality.
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)
Compensating for Backlight
How to compensate for subjects lit from behind to improve exposure.
Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303SW only)
Optional Video Flash (for DZ-HS303SW only)
Information about the optional video flash accessory.
Setting Up Camera Functions
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE)
Guide to selecting the appropriate shooting mode for various recording conditions.
ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE)
Setting white balance manually
Step-by-step instructions for manually setting the white balance.
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)
RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)
Instructions for setting up digital zoom for magnified recording.
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)
How to reduce wind noise in recordings using the microphone filter.
Setting Up Record Functions
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)
How to select the movie quality from XTRA, FINE, or STD modes.
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)
RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)
How to set the input source to receive images from external devices.
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)
SELF-TIMER
How to use the self-timer function for recording photos.
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)
DROP DETECTION (HDD PROTECTION)
How to enable or disable HDD drop detection for protection.
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation
Introduction to Disc Navigation, a tool for editing scenes.
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION
Procedures for starting and ending the Disc Navigation function.
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN
ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK
How to adjust the playback volume using the zoom lever.
When playback ends:
What happens after playback finishes and how to return to Disc Navigation.
Playing back photos
How photos are displayed and played back.
PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE
DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE
How to delete the last recorded scene.
CAPTURING PHOTO
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
How to search through movie playback for a specific scene.
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
How to advance, rewind, or play back movies in slow motion.
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
PLAYING BACK STILLS
How to quickly play back still images in sequence.
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)
Specifying the point to view
How to specify a point in a scene for playback or editing.
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK
Switching the information display mode
How to switch the mode of on-screen information display.
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER
How to select multiple consecutive scenes.
Dubbing on DVD
DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD (DUBBING ALL)
How to dub all scenes from HDD to DVD sequentially.
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE)
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT – MOVE)
How to rearrange the order of scenes within a play list.
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)
Deselecting selected scenes
How to deselect previously selected scenes.
Programme
WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”?
Definition of a programme as scenes recorded on the same date.
SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT)
How to display scenes for a specific date.
PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE)
How to change the title of a programme.
Play List
WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?
Definition of a play list and its usage.
CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)
Step-by-step guide to creating a new play list.
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT)
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)
How to play back a selected play list.
Editing on play list
Refers to procedures for editing play lists, scenes, and titles.
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
Using the submenu to add scenes to a play list.
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
Using the submenu to select scenes for play list operations.
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)
How to delete an entire play list.
Go To
MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/DVD/CARD
How to jump to the start or end of recorded content.
INITIALISING HDD/DVD/CARD
How to format or initialise storage media to delete all data.
PROTECTION
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)
How to check the remaining storage capacity on discs and cards.
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)
DELETING DATA ON HDD (FULL FORMAT)
How to perform a full format of the HDD to securely delete all data.
FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW (FINALIZE DVD)
Using FINALIZE button to finalise a disc:
How to use the FINALIZE button to finalise a disc.
Others
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)
How to display movies or stills separately using categories.
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)
How to set scenes to play back repeatedly.
PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)
How to set up a continuous playback of still images.
Viewing on TV Screen
Connecting to a TV
Instructions for connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV.
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE)
How to play back DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs on external devices.
PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/+RW
How to play back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs on external devices.
Recording (Dubbing) Images
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICES
How to record (dub) images from other video devices onto the DVD video camera/recorder.
Connecting to PC
Software Provided
Information on the software included on the CD-ROM for PC connectivity.
Requirements of available PC
Specifies the system requirements for using the provided software.
Installing Software
Choosing video system
How to select the video system (PAL/NTSC) during software installation.
Executing installation
Steps to execute the software installation process.
When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC:
Handling photos
How to handle photos recorded on SD memory cards.
When removing disc
When removing SD memory card
Procedures for safely removing SD memory cards.
USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC
How to directly use discs in a PC's built-in drive.
Using Software
USING IMAGEMIXER 3
Guide to using ImageMixer 3 for importing, editing, and creating DVDs.
VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC USING PC
How to view images from HDD/discs on a PC using software.
CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC
Setting up project
How to set up project parameters like save location and image quality.
Click “Authoring” and create a DVD-Video menu
Click “Write” to create a DVD-Video
How to start the process of writing the DVD-Video to disc.
Checking playback
How to confirm the created DVD images through playback check.
USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2
IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R)
How to import images from discs to PC to create DVD-Video.
Select the video file to be imported and save it.
Start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, and set up the files to be registered.
How to start ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 and register imported files.
Creating a DVD-Video menu
Writing to disc
How to write the created DVD-Video data to a disc.
Checking playback
How to check the created DVD images via playback.
Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW
Playing back DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode)
How to play back DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs on PC using provided software.
Playing back MPEG files imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX (Mac OS only)
How to play back MPEG files imported via Pixe VRF Browser EX.
Uninstalling Software
Please contact the following for inquiries on provided CD-ROM
Contact information for support regarding the provided CD-ROM software.
Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories
Information on optional accessories available for the camera.
CAMERA ACCESSORIES
Lists available camera accessories like video flash and conversion lenses.
POWER SUPPLY
Information on optional power supply accessories like batteries.
STORAGE CAPACITY OF HDD/DVD/CARD
Recordable Time On HDD
Table showing approximate movie recording times on HDD for different quality modes.
Recordable Time On Disc
Table showing approximate movie recording times on discs for different quality modes.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD
Maximum Number of Scenes that an Be Recorded/Dubbed on One Disc
Maximum number of scenes that can be recorded or dubbed onto one disc.
Maximum Number of Programmes that Can Be Recorded/Dubbed on One Disc
Maximum number of programmes that can be recorded or dubbed onto one disc.
Size And Quality Of Photos
Table showing file size and quality of recorded still photos.
Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM
Licence Agreement
The terms and conditions governing the use of the CD-ROM software.
Grant of Licence
Details the rights granted for using the software.
Prohibition
Outlines restrictions on software usage, network use, and modification.
Termination of Agreement
Conditions under which the license agreement can be terminated.
Guarantee and Immunity
Disclaims warranties and limits Pixela Corporation's liability.
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