Page 1 DZMV350E SW DZMV350EAU DZMV350ESWH DZMV350EUK Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
Page 2: Important Information
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.
Page 3 Important for United Kingdom (for DZ-MV350E(UK)) The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating.
Page 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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/recorder and accessory equipment.
Page 5 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should SERVICE not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can product yourself as opening or removing covers may fall into such power lines or circuits.
Page 6: Cautions When Using
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. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
Page 7 Heat on surface of product: • The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Page 8 Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapour in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 9: Cautions When Storing
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 boot 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.
Page 10: Suggestions And Restrictions
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
Page 11: Read This First
DVD video camera/recorder for Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by more advanced usage. using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We • The section on “Disc Navigation” explains appreciate your business. editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this...
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction You can record even during playback Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can start recording during playback: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
Page 13 You can easily edit scenes, which is Create original DVDs on PC quite difficult with tape You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Information ......... 2 Inserting and Removing Disc......42 For Your Safety ..........2 INSERTING DISC ..........42 Precautions ............2 REMOVING DISC ..........44 Inserting and Removing Card......45 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......4 Cautions When Using ......... 6 Basic Techniques Cautions When Storing........
Page 15 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ..76 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE) ..........104 Advanced Techniques COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE)........... 105 Understanding Flow of Menu......77 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE)....106 Setting Up Camera Functions......79 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)..........
Page 16 Installing Software Contents on Provided CD-ROM ..... 131 INSTALLING USB DRIVER.........133 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) ........135 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE .....137 INSTALLING MyDVD ..........139 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder...... 141 Subsidiary Information Cleaning............143 Changing Setting of Demonstration....
Page 17: Checking Provided Accessories
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): 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 18: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts (Inside the cover) BATTERY EJECT (Bottom) 1 Recording indicator (P. 91) 7 External microphone jack (P. 53) The red indicator will light during recording. 8 AV output jack (P. 71) 2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 56) 9 Stereo microphone (P.
Page 19 A C C E S S /P C D IS C E J E C R E C 12 Viewfinder (P. 47) 16 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 54) 13 Dioptre control (P. 47) 17 Card insertion block (P. 45) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 18 Battery attachment platform (P.
Page 20 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 62) 30 Screen display button (DISPLAY) (P. 70) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to Press this button to display the details of image full automatic being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. 24 FOCUS button (P.
Page 21 DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY MENU SELECT DELETE DZ-RM3W 36 REC button (P. 51) 42 ZOOM T button (P. 56) 37 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 83) 43 ZOOM W button (P. 56) 38 Reverse skip button (P. 68) 44 Forward search button (P. 67) 39 Reverse search button (P.
Page 22: About This Manual
About This Manual Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one.
Page 23: Discs And Cards
Using a disc other than • The image data recorded on another device may not be those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD playable on this DVD video camera/recorder. video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.
Page 24: Information On Dvd-R Disc
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete Finalising DVD-R disc any recorded images or data. Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc provided on this For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or video camera/recorder writes control data to the DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm...
Page 25: Handling Discs
HANDLING DISCS Using discs Storing discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate • When storing disc, insert it in Round DVD recording media. Carefully read the following Holder into plastic case. cautions and observe them: • Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc. •...
Page 26: Available Cards
AVAILABLE CARDS • When the erasure prevention switch on SD memory card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card. SD memory card and multimedia card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. Handling card Erasure prevention Locked status •...
Page 27: Storage Capacity On Disc Or Card
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the Note recording quality: See page 85 for the setting of • No movie can be recorded on SD memory card or multimedia card.
Page 28: Recordable Stills (Photos)
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) Recordable stills on one DVD-RAM Note • Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD disc (single side) (when recording video camera/recorder. only still): Up to 999 • No movie or music data recorded on card can be checked, viewed or heard on this DVD video camera/ If the disc still has free space after recording 999 recorder.
Page 29: Features Of Dvd Video Camera/Recorder
Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc/Card used Reference...
Page 30 Disc Navigation Functions: Disc used Reference Function page DVD-RAM DVD-R Scene Delete × Edit Thumbnail × Skip × Fade × Combine × Divide × Move × 104, 121 Copy × Select Start Current Current Detail PlayList Switch × Play × Create ×...
Page 31: Recording On Disc
Card Navigation Functions: Function Reference page Delete Lock DPOF Scene Select Start Current Current Detail Go To Capacity Card Format Card Slide Show DPOF RECORDING ON DISC You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs In addition, simply loading a DVD-RAM disc into on this DVD video camera/recorder for recording.
Page 32: Immediate Reviewing Of Recorded Image
IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE You can check the recorded movie or still in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. EDITING IN VARIOUS WAYS ON DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ALONE This DVD video camera/recorder is provided with and edit multiple images to play them back a useful editing/playback tool.
Page 33: Setups
Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Caution video camera/recorder up to the base of your Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by thumb.
Page 34: Attaching Shoulder Strap
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.
Page 35: Inserting Battery Into Remote Control
Warning Note • • KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, PETS. Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or Duracell • IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN DL2025. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.
Page 36 DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may not be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2” remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi 10˚ VCR, etc. with remote control code set to “VCR2”, a VCR 10˚...
Page 37: Setting Up The Battery
Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder 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-BP14SW battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
Page 38: Attaching Battery To Dvd Video Camera/Recorder
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Fit the battery to the battery attachment Note platform on this DVD video camera/recorder • Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery is securely attached: and slide it upward until a click is heard.
Page 39 Recordable time with fully charged Without any extraordinary operation, such as zooming: battery (with no zoom operation, The continuously recordable time of DVD video etc.) camera/recorder in the above table shows the time The reference for DVD video camera/recorder available when the DVD video camera/recorder is recordable time with fully charged battery is in the recording mode without using any other between 40 and 60 minutes:...
Page 40: Battery Remaining Level Indicator
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty (Blinks) White portion shows remaining level Note The remaining level indicator “...
Page 41: Using Dvd Video Camera/Recorder With Ac Adapter/Charger
The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries. Plug the mains lead into AC outlet. If you need one purchase it from your Hitachi distributor. • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC...
Page 42: Inserting And Removing Disc
Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC Press down the DISC EJECT button once and If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not release it. close. Never try to forcibly close the cover: This could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator Correct Incorrect...
Page 43 When using brand-new DVD-R disc Note • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or Recognition of the disc will AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/ F o rma t D i s c start. recorder. The messages on the right D i s c i s n o t f o r m a t t e d .
Page 44: Removing Disc
REMOVING DISC Set the power switch to Note “POWER OFF” to turn the • It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off when inserting or removing disc, in order to DVD video camera/ prevent faulty operation. recorder off.
Page 45: Inserting And Removing Card
Inserting and Removing Card Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Open the cover of card Removing Card insertion block with power Push the centre of card turned off. edge: The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.
Page 46: Basic Techniques
Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF While holding down the red button at the centre of Note •...
Page 47: Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder. Dioptre control Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. Note • If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the viewfinder will be off. • Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is Pull out the viewfinder.
Page 48: Closing Lcd Monitor
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at Note right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder. • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or replacing Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its screen facing outside.
Page 49: Setting Date And Time
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. Tilt up/down and to left/right to select, and then press to designate.
Page 50: Changing Display Format Of Date And Time
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year or month/day/year, year/month/ day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Display format Example of display 17:00 D/M/Y 30/9/2003...
Page 51: Recording Movie
Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 79. LCD). • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. If using the viewfinder, pull it out. •...
Page 52 Power save and discharge of battery If, when “Power Save: On” is specified, the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status for approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off. To restart recording, set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then set it to “ VIDEO”.
Page 53: Using External Microphone
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 microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 162. To external microphone jack Note...
Page 54: Recording Stills
Recording Stills Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or Note LCD). Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. Press the REC button. ACCESS/PC CARD indicator ACCESS The DVD video camera/recorder automatically indicator focuses on the subject at the centre of screen (when auto focus is selected).
Page 55 Still recording quality Note • The DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the The DVD video camera/recorder can record JPEG shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between stills of 640×480 pixels. 1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low Light) depending on the subject brightness.
Page 56: Zooming
Zooming This DVD video camera/recorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom. Move the zoom lever to “T” control side, and the Recording in wide subject image will gradually become telescopic: area Move the zoom lever to “W” control side, and the image will widen.
Page 57: Macro Recording
MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the Note subject, and press the zoom lever to “W”...
Page 58: Manually Focusing Subject
Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and automatically focuses on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the centre of screen (auto-focus).
Page 59 Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused. Objects not in Objects with Objects that the centre of little variation are far and screen in brightness, near at the such as white same time wall Objects Objects lit by Dark objects moving rapidly neon sign,...
Page 60: Adjusting Exposure Manually
Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually. Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Adjust with 3 0 MIN Exposure indicator...
Page 61: Compensating For Backlight
Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Press the BLC button during recording. 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 3 0 MIN Backlight correction icon 1 7 : 0 0 FINE 3 0 / 9 / 2 0 0 3...
Page 62: Using Full Auto Function
Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. Press the FULL AUTO button. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When setting full auto Program AE Auto White balance Auto Exposure Auto Backlight compensation Focus Auto...
Page 63: On-Screen Information
On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING Self-timer (only in still recording mode) 2 3 456 No display: Self-timer OFF < : Self-timer ON (count is from 10 seconds) 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Recording status...
Page 64 Movie recording quality (only when using disc) Remaining space on disc/card XTRA : Highest quality (only when using REM XX MIN : Remaining recordable minutes DVD-RAM disc) during movie recording FINE : High quality REM XX : Number of remaining : Standard recordable still images during still recording...
Page 65: Switching The Information Display Mode
Switching the information display mode You can 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 1 on page 63) and recording status (see 8 on page 63) will appear.
Page 66: Playing Back
Playing Back IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED SCENE You can check your recording immediately on the spot. Note • If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons ( •...
Page 67: Playback From Start Of Disc Or Card
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (P. 69) or Disc Navigation function (P. 93) to play back from the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and Note hold it: Search playback will start.
Page 68: Skip Playback Of Movie
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to Portion being played back locate the start of desired scene. Tilt once : To skip to the first image of the Tilt up twice Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice scene following the one being...
Page 69: Jumping To Specified Point (Go To)
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) Press the MENU button : To go to the start, and enter playback Go T o during playback. pause. To p En d : To go to the end of last scene, and enter S p e c i f y Choose the option (point playback pause.
Page 70: On-Screen Information Display
On-Screen Information Display 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 (VIDEO) or (PHOTO); Switching the information display Only (PHOTO) with card. mode Programme or Play List...
Page 71: Playback On Other Devices
Playback on Other Devices This section explains about playback on another AV device, such as TV. CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To AV output jack To S-VIDEO input jack* To video/ audio input...
Page 72: Viewing On Tv Screen
DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote switch the TV input. control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 73: Playback On Dvd Player
PLAYBACK ON DVD PLAYER You can play back finalised DVD-R discs on DVD players or other devices that conform to 8 cm DVD-R disc. However, DVD-R discs may not be usable on all those devices. Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc. Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back.
Page 74: Removing And Replacing From/In Round Dvd Holder
8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by Hitachi Maxell. It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished, in order to avoid getting dirt on disc.
Page 75: Replacing Disc In Round Dvd Holder
REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A push it to lock the release levers at positions (3). mark or label surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc surface.
Page 76: Playback On Dvd Video Recorder/Player
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. Note • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalised into a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data may be Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ damaged.
Page 77: Advanced Techniques
Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/ recorder. Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear. Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the button to choose the option.
Page 78 Flow of Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Date Setup Program AE (P. 79) Display format (P. 50) Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up Da t e Se t up White balance (P.
Page 79: Setting Up Camera Functions
Setting Up Camera Functions SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on the subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
Page 80: Adjusting Colour (White Balance)
ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically Note adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject. • The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on- screen information. However, it may not allow user to deliver natural •...
Page 81: Setting White Balance Manually
Setting white balance manually Point the DVD video Press the button: The camera/recorder at a “!“ indicator will white object so that it change from blinking to a fills the screen. Use steady light: The steady an object that is not light indicates that the EXIT transparent.
Page 82: Using The Electronic Image Stabiliser (Eis)
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS) This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabiliser function: When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Press the MENU button, Checking EIS On or Off Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p choose “EIS”...
Page 83: Magnifying Subject Image (Dig. Zoom)
MAGNIFYING SUBJECT IMAGE (DIG. ZOOM) When the zoom lever is moved to “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× specified, digital zoom will automatically kick in when optical 10× zoom range is exceeded. You can set the digital zoom to 40× or 240× for movie recording, or 40×...
Page 84: Reducing Wind Noise During Recording (Mic.filter)
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce wind noise in recording. If “MIC.Filter: ON” is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.
Page 85: Setting Up Record Functions
Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE” and “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVD- RAM disc, or in the “FINE”...
Page 86: Switching Quality Of Still Image (Quality)
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the “STD”): • If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left) •...
Page 87: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10 seconds after the REC button is pressed. Press the MENU button, Press the REC button.
Page 88: Setting On-Screen Display Output On Or Off (Osd Output)
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you connect 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 or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Page 89: Lcd Setup
LCD Setup This function allows you to adjust the brightness and colour density of LCD screen during recording and playback. SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS) Use the joystick for adjustment. : The screen becomes dimmer : The screen becomes brighter Press the MENU button LCD S e t u p to end the setting.
Page 90: Initial Settings
Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) This DVD video camera/recorder will emit a sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed to record a movie, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off.
Page 91: Turning Record Led On Or Off (Record Led)
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. Setting Content The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording. The recording indicator will not light even during recording.
Page 92: Resetting Menu Settings To Defaults (Reset)
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 161) ). (Note, however, that the date/time, brightness and colour density of LCD monitor will not be reset.) Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Page 93: Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation STARTING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
Page 94 The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used. Thumbnail Selected scene number A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Number of all scenes Cursor Current page position Bar graph...
Page 95: Terminating Disc Navigation
TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 3 0 MIN Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status.
Page 96: Selecting Multiple Scenes
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. Use the joystick to select the desired scene. To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be cancelled, and then press the SELECT button. Press the SELECT button once: To cancel all selected scenes, press the button.
Page 97: Disc Navigation Menu
Disc Navigation Menu FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: Reference Available function Disc or card used Contents page Deletion of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes. Editing of scenes You can attach fade and skip to a scene, 101 - 106 combine scenes, or divide one scene.
Page 98: Understanding Flow Of Disc Navigation Menu
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 disc and card will appear. See pages 77-78 and 94 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
Page 99: Scene
Scene DELETING SCENES (DELETE) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button to quit. De l e t e Sc en e 0 05 / 0 1 3 Select the scene to be All Programs 0 05 / 0 1 4 deleted.
Page 100: Editing Using Submenu
Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5 (See page 99): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Se l e c t Go To E x i t De l e t e S t a r t –...
Page 101: Changing Images For Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL) The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded scenes. Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail.
Page 102: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip)
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Releasing Skip Select the scene set to be skipped, and perform the Select the scene to be skipped.
Page 103: Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS (EDIT - 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 White: Wipe: B/W: Fades in from white screen Fades in from black screen to Fades in from Black and White Fades out to white screen...
Page 104: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Edit - Move)
When playing back Note • • Setting fade will interlock with sound. If you set fade-in and fade-out to a still image or a movie • Fading can also be set to either “IN” or “OUT”. with recording time of no more than 3 seconds, only fade- •...
Page 105: Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) You can combine multiple scenes into one. 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.
Page 106: Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. You can also cut out a part of scene and use it in the play list. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 107: Copying Stills On Dvd-Ram Disc To Card (Copy)
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) You can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card. Set the power switch to “ VIDEO” or Note • “ PHOTO“. No movie can be copied. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.100).
Page 108: Locking Scenes On Card (Lock)
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. Set the power switch to “ PHOTO”. To unlock the scene: Select the locked scene, and then use the same Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 109: Designating Scenes To Be Printed (Dpof)
DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF) You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you will be able to use it on a system conforming to DPOF. Note DPOF stands for digital print order format. DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills. Set the power switch to “ PHOTO”.
Page 110: Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose “Start Current”, Sc ene “Current End” or “All” De l e t e Select the first scene to be selected.
Page 111: Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)
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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Select the scene whose information you wish to Pressing the button will restore the thumbnail...
Page 112: Programme
Programme WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? Programme 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 9:00 Movie Movie...
Page 113: Playing Back Programme (Play)
PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY) You can play back only the selected programme. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the programme to be played back, and then press the button. Press then the MENU button. Playback will start from the first scene of the Choose “Play”...
Page 114 After entering the title, Characters available for entering T I T L E a t a P a r k choose “Enter” and then title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE a b c d e f g h i j k l m press the button.
Page 115: Play List
Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.
Page 116: Switching To Display Of Each Play List (Switch)
Editing on play list When making settings on play list, such as Setting skip, P.102 changing title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use Adding fade, P.103 the same procedure for setting on programme or Combining scenes, P.105 scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the Dividing a scene, P.106 following reference pages:...
Page 117: Playing Back A Play List (Play)
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the “Start PlayList” screen to select the play Press the MENU button. list to be played back, and then press the Choose “Play” on the button. 17: 00 P l a y L i s t 30 / 9 / 2003 “PlayList”...
Page 118: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can later add scenes to the play list. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Tilt the joystick down to move the cursor to the lower row, and tilt it to left or right to select the Press the MENU button.
Page 119: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editng Play List)
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITNG PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams 0 0 1 / 0 1 4 Display the editing Repeat steps 3 and 4 to Ed i t P l a yL i s t...
Page 120: Deleting Scenes Using Submenu For Editing (Editing Play List)
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose “Delete” on the Ed i t “Edit” menu screen, and A l l P r o g r ams 0 0 1 / 0 1 4 Ex i t Display the editing screen...
Page 121: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Move)
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. The screen for verifying Move Scenes move will appear: Press the MENU button. Choose “YES”, and then Move sc e n e s? press the button.
Page 122: Changing Title Of Play List (Title)
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times: You can change this title at any time. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. The screen for verifying T I T L E a t a Pa r k exit will appear: Choose Press the MENU button.
Page 123: Go To
Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose “Top” or “End” Go T o on the “Go To” menu Press the MENU button. screen, and then press the button.
Page 124: Disc Or Card Management
Disc or Card Management VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button to quit.
Page 125: Initialising Dvd-Ram Disc Or Card (Format Disc/Format Card)
INITIALISING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC/FORMAT CARD) If you want to erase all data on a recorded disc or card, you can initialise it rather than delete the data: Initialisation is useful in this case, since it takes less time than deleting all data. The initialised disc or card can be used again.
Page 126: Updating Control Information Of Dvd-Ram Disc
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as 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 in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally.
Page 127: Finalising Dvd-R Disc
FINALISING DVD-R DISC If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc. - you must finalise the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 128: 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 movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only.
Page 129: Slide Show (Continuous Playback Of Stills)
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 130: Installing Software
InstantRead packed in the “DZ-WINPC1W” or “DZ-WINPC2W” PC connection kit for Hitachi DZ-MV100A/E DVD video camera/recorder, or in the “DZ-WINPC3W” PC editing kit for Hitachi DZ-MV208E, DZ-MV238E, DZ-MV230E, DZ-MV200E or DZ-MV270E DVD video camera/recorder. If another UDF driver has already been installed, uninstall it, and then install the UDF driver bundled on the provided CD-ROM.
Page 131: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom
Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: Contains the installer for DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 137 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Contains the installer for MyDVD (see page 139 for installation).
Page 132 • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the To read the above manual, a Web browser (Internet Windows “Start” menu, choose “Hitachi Explorer, Netscape Communicator, etc.) must be DVDCAM” and “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”, and set up in your PC.
Page 133: Installing Usb Driver
INSTALLING USB DRIVER Use the following procedure to install the USB driver: If you add a USB card (PCI card, PC card, etc.) on Choose “Search for best driver in these your PC, do it following the instruction manual locations”, check “Include this location in the for USB card, before connecting the DVD video search:”, and then specify the folder to be camera/recorder to PC.
Page 134 ® With Windows XP, the message concerning Click “Finish”. Windows Logo Test will appear: Click “Continue Anyway”. Click Click...
Page 135: Installing Udf Driver (Dvd-Ram Driver)
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) ® ® The following explanation uses the screens for Windows XP: Use the same procedure for Windows Second Edition / Me / 2000 Professional to install the UDF driver. Open the UDF folder on the provided CD-ROM Check the contents of License Agreement: If you and click “setup”...
Page 136 Check the programme folder to be installed, and Installation will start. When installation is then click “Next”. complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, and then click “x” at the top right of window. The contents displayed on actual screen may differ from those in the figure.
Page 137: Installing Dvd-Moviealbumse
® If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, a message announcing the start for detecting device will appear: Click “Finish”. The detection of device will start, after which it will take several minutes for PC to detect the device. When detecting the device is complete, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click “Yes”...
Page 138 If you do not change the folder where the Check the contents, and then click “Next”. software is installed, click “Next”. Click Click Installation will start. Proceed with installation, following the If you do not change the programme folder instructions on screen. name, click “Next”.
Page 139: Installing Mydvd
INSTALLING MyDVD Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Carefully read the Software License Agreement: drive of PC. If you accept it, click “Yes”. Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the folder where CD-ROM is stored. Open the MyDVD folder, and then double-click “Setup.exe”.
Page 140 Check the contents, and then click “Next”. Note • If software that detects computer virus, etc. has been installed, invalidate it. Installation will start. ® ® • If your PC uses Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional, set the user name to “Administrator (computer's manager)”...
Page 141: Creating Dvd Video On Pc From Dvd-Ram Disc Recorded On Dvd Video Camera/Recorder
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD Note •...
Page 142 MyDVD will automatically start. After a few Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc moments, the exported scene will be will start. When writing is complete, a DVD automatically registered on the MyDVD editing video disc will be created. screen: Then the disc cover of DVD video camera/ Now you can change the DVD menu to the...
Page 143: Subsidiary Information
Subsidiary Information Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. Cleaning LCD screen and camera Do not use benzene or thinner to lens clean DVD video camera/recorder case Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch The coating of case could peel off or the case could it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a...
Page 144: Changing Setting Of Demonstration
Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects. Referring to the procedure on page 41, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and mains lead to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. Press the MENU button.
Page 145: No Dvd Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check The Following
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check the Following: Check 1 No movie can be recorded Skip or search playback does Check 3 not work well Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/ disc.
Page 146 No DVD video camera/recorder No image appears on the LCD Check 5 Check 7 operation screen or in the viewfinder Is a fully charged battery attached? • Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC using PC connection cable? outlet? Unplug the PC connection cable.
Page 147: Trouble Messages
Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages on page 147 and later are arranged in alphabetical order. Reference Message Cause &...
Page 148 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page 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 149 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Card has no data. This message will appear when the button is pressed with a card inserted on which no still is recorded. (It will appear if you attempt playback or editing on Disc Navigation, but will not appear if you press on camera through image.) Card is not formatted.
Page 150 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page “DISC ERROR” If you have write-protected a disc using the write-protect setting tool appears when an (WPTOOL) that is equipped with the UDF driver contained on the attempt to release write- CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, you protect is made.
Page 151 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Error occurred. Please Use another disc. replace disc. Finalise may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalising, after which power complete. Finalise again was supplied and disc was inserted. now? It is unrecordable on this The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/ card.
Page 152 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Scenes over limit. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be Cannot divide scene. entered. 106, 115 Delete several scenes. Scenes over limit. This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the 104, 115 Cannot move scene.
Page 153 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. •...
Page 154: Troubleshooting
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 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Battery cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Page 155 During recording Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Recording starts but Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? stops immediately. Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc. LCD screen is hard to Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted? see.
Page 156 During playback Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty? complete Use soft, dry cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video button will not start camera/recorder? playback.
Page 157 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page No drive icon appears on The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. Check the power supply. Driver is not properly recognised. Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use “Refresh driver”...
Page 158 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Video written to hard disk DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard disk of PC cannot be edited of PC: Copy the data to another DVD-RAM disc and then edit it. on DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool.
Page 159 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page When executing “Export” • If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time onDVD-MovieAlbumSE, because data must be re-encoded and read. it will take time to read. • If “Divide by Maker” is not chosen, it may take some time because data will be read while being re-encoded.
Page 160 Miscellaneous Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Power does not come on, Execute system reset (press the RESET button). or no operation occurs by Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? pressing button. The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer.
Page 161: 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. Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”...
Page 162: Major Specifications
Major Specifications 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels: approx. 800,000 Number of effective pixels Movie: approx. 410,000 Still: approx. 340,000 Lens F1.8-2.5, f = 3.15-31.5 mm Filter diameter: 30.5 mm Focus Auto/Manual Zoom Optical 10×, 40×-240× with digital zoom added (40× for still) Required minimum illumination 0.1 lx : When Low Light mode is selected Viewfinder...
Page 163 Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption approx. 4.7 W when recording with LCD monitor off (FINE) Dimensions approx. 57 × 89 × 134 mm (W × H × D) (excluding projections) Operating temperature (humidity) 0-40°C (less than 80%). 0-30°C when connected to PC Storage temperature -20-60°C Weight...
Page 164: Introduction To Optional Accessory
Introduction to Optional Accessory POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (DRMS- V28R), 8 cm DVD-R disc (DR30.1P): Remove the disc from square adapter and set it in Round DVD Holder, referring to the instruction sheet of disc.
Page 165: Index
Index Create ............115 Numerics 16:9 ...............84 240× (Dig.zoom) ..........83 40× (Dig.zoom) ..........83 Date and time ..........49 8 cm DVD-R disc ...........23 Date setup ............. 49 8 cm DVD-RAM disc ........23 Defaults ............92 Delete (edit) ..........120 Delete (play list) .......... 122 Delete (scene) ........
Page 166 Programme AE ..........79 Protect Disc ..........124 Go To (during playback) ........69 Go To (on Disc Navigation) ......123 Quality (Card) ..........86 Hand strap .............33 Record button ..........51 Recording indicator ........91 Information display mode ......63 Remote control ..........35 Infrared receiver ..........36 Repeat Play ..........
Page 167 VIDEO Mode ..........85 FINE ............85 STD ............85 XTRA .............85 Vol. button .............66 White Bal............80 White fade ...........103 Wipe fade ............103 XTRA (VIDEO Mode) ........85 Zoom lever ............56...
Page 168 PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
Page 169 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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