Page 1 DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZMV100E 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 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 Information WARNING : Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain cir- cumstances, copy-right law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 camera/recorder and accessory equipment.
Page 5 Important Safeguards Ventilation – Slots and openings tripod, bracket, or table recommended in the cabinet are provided for ventilation by the manufacturer, or sold with the to ensure reliable operation of the video video product. Any mounting of the prod- product and to protect it from overheat- uct should follow the manufacturer’s in- ing.
Page 6 Important Safeguards d. If the video product does not oper- ate normally by following the operat- 14 Cleaning – Unplug this video prod- ing instructions. Adjust only those uct from the wall outlet before cleaning. controls that are covered by the op- Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol erating instructions.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information ............... 2 For Your Safety ..................... 2 Important Safeguards .................. 4 Trial Record and Play Back ............10 Before You Begin ................15 Features of DVD camera/recorder ............. 16 Cautions when using ................. 18 Cautions when storing ................22 Suggestions and restrictions ..............
Page 9 Contents Playing back by skipping scenes (Skip) ..........107 Attaching title ..................109 Adding special effects ................112 Dividing movies ..................114 Creating new play list ................117 Trouble messages ................... 123 DVD Camera/recorder Settings ............ 127 Switching operating sound on or off ............128 Setting power save/changing off time ............
Page 10: Trial Record And Play Back
Trial Record and Play Back Power the DVD camera/recorder from AC outlet, make a trial recording and play it back. For actual take, thoroughly read “Setups” and “Recording” to ensure correct use of the DVD camera/recorder. Caution • Before beginning this manual, refer to “Checking Provided Accessories” on page 24 and make sure that all accessories are provided in package.
Page 11 Trial Record and Play Back Insert the small plug of DC power cable into DC OUT jack of AC adapter/ charger. 2-3 Insert the power cable plug into the AC input jack (AC IN) of AC adapter/ charger. Connect the plug on the other end of power cable to AC outlet. AC adapter/charger DC power cable DZ-ACP1...
Page 12 Trial Record and Play Back 4. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. While holding the button at the center of POWER switch, press the switch down: The red indicator of the button will light. When power is turned on, an image will appear in the viewfinder, and the DVD camera/recorder will start to recognize the disc: After approximately 25 seconds, the DVD camera/recorder will en-...
Page 13 Trial Record and Play Back 6. Start recording. Press the REC button: Recording will start. Pressing REC again will terminate recording and set the DVD camera/recorder to the recording pause mode. Playing It Back 1. Press the button while in the recording pause mode.
Page 15: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Features of DVD camera/recorder ........16 Cautions when using ............18 Cautions when storing ............22 Suggestions and restrictions ..........23 About this text ..............23 Checking provided accessories ........... 24 Names of parts ..............27 DVD-RAM discs ..............31...
Page 16: Features Of Dvd Camera/Recorder
Features of DVD Camera/recorder Recording on DVD-RAM Disc This DVD camera/recorder uses a DVD-RAM disc, the first in the world. The video and audio are stored on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc that is capable of holding approxi- mately 2.8 GB data using both sides. Using the DVD-RAM disc allows you to record without overwriting previous record- ings, and to store your valuable recordings for as long as need be while retaining clarity.
Page 17: Using With Various Devices
Features of DVD Camera/recorder Using with Various Devices Connect this DVD camera/recorder to your TV and you can enjoy the playback picture with your family and friends on the large TV screen; or connect it to a video printer (generally available) to print the recorded image. You can also transfer the recorded movies and stills to PC.
Page 18: 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 any force, hit it, or puncture it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the display may occur. If uneven- ness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD camera/recorder off, wait for a while, and then turn it on again.
Page 19 Cautions When Using No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the DVD camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause it to malfunction. No water or oil! Water or oil entering the DVD camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause a short-circuit or other malfunctions. Heat on surface of product: The surface of the DVD camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Page 20 chapter 1_Before You Begin Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near corrosive gas: Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery con- necting terminals, which could result in loss of power.
Page 21 Cautions When Using Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc: When the DVD camera/recorder is used for a long period of time, the temperature of DVD-RAM disc will be high: Wait for a few moments before removing the disc after the DVD camera/recorder is turned off. Do not turn the DVD camera/recorder off while the ACCESS indicator is blinking: The ACCESS indicator is blinking to show that data...
Page 22: Cautions When Storing
Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD camera/recorder in a place where the tempera- ture is very high for a long period of time: The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk becomes very high in the hot season. If you leave the DVD camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged.
Page 23: Suggestions And Restrictions
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: Hitachi will not compensate for any damages caused when a recording is not made normally or the recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD camera/recorder or DVD-RAM disc.
Page 24: Checking Provided Accessories
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP16): AC adapter/charger DC power cable: (model DZ-ACP1): Connect this device between the Portable power supply for this To power the DVD camera/ DVD camera/recorder and AC D V D c a m e r a / r e c o r d e r : recorder from household AC adapter/charger to power the DVD...
Page 25: Attaching Ferrite Cores
Checking Provided Accessories Attaching Ferrite Cores Although the cores are not attached in the illustrations of the cables in text, be sure to attach the ferrite core (provided) to the provided DC power cable using the following procedure (the ferrite core was attached to the AV output cable at the factory): (Ferrite cores reduce radio interference with your radio and TV.) 1.
Page 26: Attaching Shoulder Strap
chapter 1_Before You Begin Attaching Shoulder Strap Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Attaching Lens Cap Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD camera/recorder.
Page 27: Names Of Parts
Name of Parts Names of Parts PHOTO button (shutter) Zoom lever (P. 80) (P. 62,65) Lens hood RECORDING MODE switch (P. 62,64,80) Optical 12X zoom lens Flash (P. 82) Stereo microphone (P. 78) Information LCD monitor (P. 61,142) Infrared 3.5-inch receiver(P.
Page 28 chapter 1_Before You Begin ACCESS indicator POWER switch (P. 21) (P. 45,50,57) Disc eject button (P. 45) Eye cup (P. 57) Viewfinder (P. 40,57) Hand strap (P. 46,56) REC button (P. 62,64) Bottom Battery attachment platform (P. 40) Battery eject button (P.
Page 29 Name of Parts Cursor button (P. 67,99,102) MENU button DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 99) (P. 98) DELETE button (P. 99,106,107) SHIFT button (P. 99,102) 3.5-inch color LCD monitor (P. 58) Speaker ENTER button CANCEL button (P. 67,99,103) (P. 99,118,119) LCD BRIGHT button RESET button (P.
Page 30 (P. 66) ZOOM button VOL control (P. 65) buttons (P. 91,95) DISC NAVIGATION button DELETE button (P. 98) (P. 106,107) HITACHI ENTER button MENU button (P. 105) (P. 66,100) SHIFT button CANCEL button (P. 102) (P. 118,119) Cursor buttons (P. 102)
Page 31: Dvd-Ram Discs
DVD-RAM Discs DVD-RAM Discs What is DVD? DVD stands for digital versatile disc: It is attracting the attention of computer and video game industry companies, since it can store high-quality data in bulk. At the same time, recording formats that were formerly different for each of image, sound and data are now unified, and it is expected that highly compatible, open multimedia will become feasible.
Page 32 chapter 1_Before You Begin DVD Video Recording Standard This DVD camera/recorder conforms to the DVD video recording standard. The DVD video recording standard refers to the unified standard for video recording using a rewritable DVD disc such as DVD-RAM, stipulated at the DVD Forum in 1999: Functions such as real-time video writing, additional video writing, editing, etc.
Page 33 Where exposed to heat from heater, etc. • Where there may be condensation. About Stored Data If you handle or use the DVD-RAM disc incorrectly, the recorded data may be lost. Hitachi cannot be responsible for damages from loss of recorded data.
Page 34 chapter 1_Before You Begin Removing DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD camera/recorder can be removed from the cartridge and used with DVD-RAM drives, DVD players and DVD recorders that are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Refer to the disc instruction sheet for details on how to remove disc from cartridge.
Page 35 DVD-RAM Discs Tip: • The side that will be recorded when SIDE A side A indication of of disc faces the hand strap is the opposite disc side to the "SIDE A" indication. Laser Surface to be recorded Cautions: • When recording special events, be sure to use a new disc which has never been removed from cartridge.
Page 36 chapter 1_Before You Begin • The cartridge protects the surfaces of disc on which high-density recording is possible. Once removed from cartridge, the disc can be replaced in the cartridge and used with this DVD camera/recorder, but be sure to observe the following: •...
Page 37: Setups
Setups Before starting setups, make sure that you have all accessories, referring to page 24. When using the DVD camera/recorder outdoors, you will usually have to use a battery to power the DVD camera/recorder. First, while charging the battery, set up the DVD camera/recorder for recording. Setting up the battery ............
Page 38: Setting The Battery
Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP16 battery pack provided with this DVD camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD camera/recorder. Caution: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 battery exclusively for the DVD camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
Page 39 Setting Up the Battery 3. Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger. Orient the terminal section of battery toward the DC OUT of AC adapter/charger, and while fitting the battery onto the charger, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The CHG.
Page 40: Removing Battery
chapter 2_Setups Cautions: • During and after charging, the battery will be warm, but this does not indicate a fault. • If the POWER indicator on AC adapter/charger blinks, remove the battery once, and then reattach it. If the POWER indicator still blinks, the battery may be faulty.
Page 41: Battery Remaining Level Indicator
Setting Up the Battery 1. Turn the DVD camera/recorder off. 2. Fully pull out the viewfinder and raise it. 3. While holding the Battery eject button above the battery attachment platform, slide the battery upward to remove it. Battery remaining level indicator: When the battery is used to power the DVD camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, and in the information LCD as follows: Fully charged...
Page 42 chapter 2_Setups Store the battery in a dark, cool place: If you store it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be shortened. Especially be sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle) over 60 °C: Neglecting this could damage the battery.
Page 43: Using Dvd Camera/Recorder With Ac Adapter/Charger
Useing DVD Camera/recorder with AC Adapter/Charger Using DVD Camera/recorder with AC Adapter/Charger Power the DVD camera/recorder from AC outlet when using it for a long time in- doors, such as performing various settings on it, playing back recorded video, ed- iting data files, transferring the data to your PC, etc.
Page 44 chapter 2_Setups AC 100-240V AC Plug Adapter(not supplied) Note: This AC adapter is universal for use with AC 100 - 240V around the world. If you use the DVD camera/recorder in some foreign countries, an AC plug adapter (Not supplied) may be necessary. See the bottom of the AC adapter/charger.
Page 45: Setting Up The Dvd Camera/Recorder
Setting Up the DVD Camera/recorder Setting Up the DVD Camera/recorder Inserting DVD-RAM disc With this DVD camera/recorder the recorded video and audio are stored on the DVD-RAM disc. The 8 cm DVD-RAM disc for AV (provided) is already formatted: When using an uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it must be formatted (see p.
Page 46 chapter 2_Setups 4. Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into Disc guide the disc guide, so that the side of disc you want to record faces the hand strap (see p.35), with the disc shutter towards the video lens. The cartridge will stop once midway: Firmly push Hand strap it in until it stops.
Page 47 Setting Up the DVD Camera/recorder Removing DVD-RAM Disc 1. Press down the POWER switch to turn the DVD camera/recorder off. The red indicator at the center of POWER switch will go out. A click will be heard, which means that the disc is unlocked and can be removed.
Page 48 chapter 2_Setups 4. Remove the DVD-RAM disc. Disc guide Caution: Be careful when removing the disc, since the temperature at the shutter will be very high. Hand strap Shutter 5. Gently push the section indicated "PUSH" on the cover of disc insertion block (hand strap), to close the cover.
Page 49 Setting Up the DVD Camera/recorder DVD-RAM disc storage capacity The movies and stills that can be recorded on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc used in this DVD camera/recorder are as follows: Prepare discs according to the scheduled recording time and conditions. Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc Movie quality mode Recordable time...
Page 50: Setting Date And Time
Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly so that the date and time you make a record- ing can be recorded correctly. Setting the correct date and time will allow you to store the correct information on recording.
Page 51 Setting Date and Time 5. If the display is correct, press the Se- lect dial. To correct the minutes, turn the Select dial to change them and then press the Select dial. Blinking will move to the Day digit. (The movement of blinking depends on the date display format.
Page 52: Setting Up The Infrared Remote Control
Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control Insert two “AA” batteries into the infrared remote control to use it. The remote control can control the DVD camera/recorder from a distance of up to approximately 5 m. Caution: • If the batteries are dead, pressing buttons on remote control will not operate the DVD camera/recorder: Replace the batteries.
Page 53: Using The Infrared Remote Control
DVD camera/recorder, remote control may not be possible. • This DVD camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with the remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD camera/recorder will also be oper- ated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR.
Page 55: Recording
Recording Two recording modes are available on this DVD camera/recorder: movie and still. Here we will explain the methods for each recording and various functions. Basic handling of DVD camera/recorder ......56 Recording movie ............... 64 Useful functions during recording of movie ......69 Recording stills ..............
Page 56: Basic Handling Of Dvd Camera/Recorder
Basic Handling of DVD Camera/recorder Holding DVD Camera/recorder 1. Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can eas- ily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand.
Page 57: Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
Basic Handling of DVD Camera/recorder Turning DVD Camera/recorder On 1. While pressing the button at the center of POWER switch, push the switch down. The red indicator of the button will light. The DVD camera/recorder starts to recognize the disc, and after approximately 25 seconds, it will enter the recording pause status.
Page 58: Opening Lcd Monitor
chapter 3_Recording Opening LCD Monitor If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. If the monitor is open, the viewfinder will be off. 1. Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. OPEN button The LCD monitor can be opened up to approxi- mately 115°.
Page 59: Closing Lcd Monitor
Basic Handling of DVD Camera/recorder When the LCD screen is dim: You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Press the LCD BRIGHT button. The "BRT" indicator will light on the screen. (The indicator will go out in approximately 3 sec- onds.) Screen brightness adjustment 2.
Page 60: Information Display During Recording
chapter 3_Recording On-screen Information when Recording Various types of information on recording will appear superimposed on the image you view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. This information is only for checking the conditions of recording: It will not be superimposed on the re- corded image.
Page 61: Switching The Information Display Mode
Basic Handling of DVD Camera/recorder Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: Only the recording mode, status display and warning will appear.
Page 62 chapter 3_Recording Buttons and Switches Used When Recording (1) Zoom lever (2) REC button (3) PROG AE button (4) EXPOSURE button (5) FOCUS button (6) MENU button (8) RECORDING MODE switch (7) Select dial (1) Zoom lever (5) FOCUS button Slide the lever to "T"...
Page 63: Focusing When Recording Movie
Basic Handling of DVD Camera/recorder Focusing When Recording Movie This DVD camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. Focusing range • On T (tele) side: approximately 1 m from lens surface to infinity •...
Page 64: Recording Movie
• For various functions available during recording of movie, see “Useful Functions during Recording of Movie” on page 69. 3. When recording is finished, turn the DVD camera/recorder off. Caution: • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
Page 65 Recording Movie Power save and discharge of battery If you use the OTHER SETUP menu screen to specify “POWER SAVE ON:5”, and the DVD camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status for approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off. Even during recording pause, battery power is consumed at the same level as during recording.
Page 66: Switching Digital Zoom Off
chapter 3_Recording Switching Digital Zoom Off When the Zoom lever T control is held down, digital zoom will automatically start when optical 12X zoom range is exceeded. When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be a little rougher, so if you do not need digital zoom, you can switch it off by the following procedure: You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote control to switch the digital zoom setting.
Page 67 Recording Movie The menu screen for setting camera functions will appear. Tip: • When the LCD monitor is open, you can use the cursor, MENU and ENTER buttons in place of the Select dial to operate the menu. 3. Turn the Select dial to move the high- light to "D.
Page 68 chapter 3_Recording 5. Press the MENU button. The menu screen will disappear. Tips: • If you want to set another menu item, select it instead of pressing MENU in step 5. • You can check D.ZOOM ON or OFF by reviewing the on-screen informa- tion.
Page 69: Useful Functions During Recording Of Movie
Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Selecting shooting mode to match the subject (switching program AE mode) This DVD camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture ac- cording to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of the five modes to suit the subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
Page 70 chapter 3_Recording Switching shooting mode: 1. Press the PROG AE button in recording pause status. Pressing the button will switch the shooting mode between program AE mode (4-type) and full auto mode. 2. Turn the Select dial to select the de- sired program AE mode.
Page 71: Using The Electronic Image Stabilizer
Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer This DVD camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Tips: •...
Page 72: Manually Focusing Subject During Movie Recording
chapter 3_Recording Checking EIS ON or OFF You can check whether electronic image stabilizer is engaged or not by reviewing the on-screen infor- mation. Electronic image stabilizer Note that the setting of electronic image stabilizer will not change when the DVD camera/recorder is turned off: After recording with EIS set to OFF, it is recom- mended that you return the setting to “ON”...
Page 73: Macro Recording
Useful Functions during Recording of Movie 2. Slide the Zoom lever to "T" control side to zoom in on subject. Caution: • Be sure to zoom up to your subject only when manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the wide-angle position, focus will be incorrect when you zoom up to the subject.
Page 74: Recording An Image Of Yourself
chapter 3_Recording 2. Bring the DVD camera/recorder close to the subject and start recording. The subject will be focused automatically. To change the magnitude of subject image, adjust the distance from the subject. Tips: • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject.
Page 75: Switching Movie Quality Mode
Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Switching Movie Quality Mode. You can switch the movie quality between "FINE" and "STND". However, record critical subjects in the "FINE" mode. Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the camera/recorder as slowly as possible.
Page 76: Adjusting Exposure Manually
chapter 3_Recording Checking movie quality mode You can check whether movie quality mode is FINE or STND by reviewing the on-screen information. Movie quality mode The setting of movie quality mode will not change when the DVD camera/recorder is turned off. After recording with “STND”, it is recommended that you return the mode to “FINE”...
Page 77 Useful Functions during Recording of Movie 4. Start recording. Tips: • The exposure setting will be memorized even if the DVD camera/recorder is turned off. • To return to automatic exposure from manual exposure not yet locked, press the EXPOSURE button. White Balance (AUTO/HOLD) With this DVD camera/recorder you can switch the white balance between AUTO and HOLD.
Page 78 chapter 3_Recording Checking white balance mode You can check whether white balance mode is AUTO or HOLD by reviewing the on-screen information: No indication will appear when AUTO is specified. White balance mode The white balance setting will always be “AUTO” when the DVD camera/recorder is turned off.
Page 79 Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Reducing Wind Noise Picked Up by Microphone When recording sound using the built-in microphone, you can reduce wind noise by filtering it. Since the low-frequency components of sound input to the micro- phone during recording are cut, the object sound will be easy to hear. 1.
Page 80: Recording Stills
Recording Stills 1. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on and set the RECORDING MODE switch to 2. Make sure that appears on the monitor screen. Tip: Still recording mode • When switched to still recording, the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will be rougher than during movie recording, but this Number of recordable stills will not affect the recorded image.
Page 81 Recording Stills 7. When recording is finished, turn the DVD camera/recorder off. The DVD camera/recorder will also turn off automatically when approximately 5 minutes have elapsed in the recording pause status. (See “Power save and discharge of battery” on p. 65). You can also release power save and change the time until the DVD camera/recorder automatically turns off (see p.
Page 82 chapter 3_Recording Switching of program AE mode: With still recording, you can also select one of 5 types of shooting mode in which the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted automatically. For switching of program AE mode, see “Selecting shooting mode to match the sub- ject”...
Page 83 Recording Stills 2. Use the Select dial to choose “CAM- ERA SETUP” and then “FLASH”. Options will be next to FLASH: “AUTO” is being highlighted. 3. Turn the Select dial to switch the op- tion to “ON” (always emitting light) or “OFF”...
Page 84: Interval Recording
chapter 3_Recording The setting of flash will not change when the DVD camera/recorder is turned off. After recording with FLASH ON or OFF, it is recommended that you return the option to AUTO and then turn the DVD camera/recorder off, unless you always record still with the same flash setting.
Page 85 Recording Stills 2. Use the Select dial to choose “REC SETUP” and then “SELF. /INT.”. Options will be next to SELF. /INT. : “OFF” is being highlighted. 3. Use the Select dial to choose “INT.”, and then press the Select dial. You can now set the recording interval.
Page 86: Self-Timer Recording
chapter 3_Recording 7. Press the PHOTO button again to terminate interval recording. The image when the PHOTO button is pressed last will not be recorded. You can also press the STOP button in place of the PHOTO button to terminate interval recording.
Page 87 Recording Stills The menu screen for setting record mode will be restored, and “SELF. 0:10” has been speci- fied for “SELF. /INT. ”. 4. Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen. You can also check that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on-screen information.
Page 88 chapter 3_Recording “FOCUS” will appear on the screen. Tip: • Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen. 2. While monitoring the subject image on the screen, turn the Se- lect dial to adjust the focus.
Page 89: Playing Back, Deleting And Editing Your Recordings
Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings You can immediately play back images recorded on the DVD camera/re- corder, with the DVD camera/recorder alone. The built-in Disc Navigation tool allows you to do simple movie work with the DVD camera/recorder alone, such as attaching titles, creating special ef- fects for stored movie and still, sorting the order of scenes, editing multiple scenes for continuous playback, etc.
Page 90: Playing Back
Playing Back Buttons Used for Playback With this DVD camera/recorder, operations similar to those with conventional cam- era/recorders using tape, such as playback, rewind, fast forward, pause, are avail- able. Playback/pause button Stop button Forward search button Reverse search button Forward skip button Reverse skip button (1) Playback/pause button...
Page 91: Immediately Checking Recorded Scene
Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded Scene You can check your recording immediately on the spot. 1. Press in the recording pause status. The DVD camera/recorder will enter the play- back mode, and playback will start from the first image of the scene you have recorded last. When the last image of scene is reached, it will remain displayed.
Page 92 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Searching for Scene You Want to Play Back 1. Press once during playback. The DVD camera/recorder will skip to the start of the following scene, and start playback. Press once during playback to return to the first image of scene being played back.
Page 93 Playing Back Search and slow playback speeds • Scenes are limited to those re- Speed corded on this DVD camera/re- Operation mode corder. Movie Still • Speeds in this table are only for Forward search approx. 5x approx. 3x reference: The speed may be Reverse search approx.
Page 94 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback 1. During playback pause, press the button once: Picture will advance one frame. Press once: Picture will go back 12 frames. 2. When the image you want appears, press to start playback.
Page 95 Playing Back On-Screen Information During Playback Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback pic- ture you are viewing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Playback status: Playback Skipping to following scene Play pause Skipping to preceding scene Fast forward Frame advance Fast back...
Page 96: Using Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD camera/recorder. Structure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camera/recorder Movies and stills recorded using this DVD camera/recorder will be stored on the DVD-RAM disc in units of scene, in the order of recording. •...
Page 97: Editing Scenes
Using Disc Navigation Editing Scenes The following editing functions are available by displaying all programs or a spe- cific program in thumbnails: • Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 106). • Skip scenes you do not want to show to other people for playback without delet- ing (Skip, p.
Page 98: Starting Disc Navigation
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Caution: • Disc Navigation thumbnail screen, skip and title attached to each scene, and special effects (fade, wipe and B/W) are original functions of this DVD camera/recorder, and they do not conform to the DVD video recording standard: Note that these functions will not operate on DVD recorders or DVD players that conform to the DVD video recording standard.
Page 99: Buttons Used For Operating Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation Disc Navigation can be operated using either the buttons or select dial on either the DVD camera/recorder or remote control: Here is the explanation for using the buttons on the DVD camera/recorder. Tips: •...
Page 100 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Selecting Scenes from a Specific Day (Selecting Program) If there are many scenes on a disc, editing may be easier if you select scenes from a specific day to be edited. The scenes recorded on this DVD camera/recorder are stored collectively as a “program”...
Page 101 Using Disc Navigation The thumbnails of the scenes on selected date only will appear. Program No. Date Cautions: • The recording date will automatically be the title of the program. • Even if date is reset (see p. 50), the titles that have already been set and the display order will not change.
Page 102: Selecting A Scene
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Selecting a Scene 1. Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed. The selected scene will be shadowed in blue. This is called a “cursor”. The number of the selected scene will appear at the top right of screen. cursor Number of scene being selected (number of scene being selected/...
Page 103: Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen
Using Disc Navigation 3. Press the cursor button to move the SHIFT cursor to the last scene in the range you want to select. Scenes in the selected range will be shadowed in deep blue. Tip: • You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range. To release multiple selection, press the SHIFT button again.
Page 104: Playing Back Selected Scenes Using Disc Navigation
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings 4. Choose “All” to specify all scenes, choose “Start current” to specify the scene the cursor is designating and preceding scenes, or “Current end” to specify the scene the cursor is des- ignating and following scenes, and then press the ENTER button.
Page 105 Using Disc Navigation 2. “PLAY” is being highlighted: Press to display the menu screen for setting playback. 3. “Repeat Play” is being highlighted: Press the ENTER button. Playback will start from the selected scene. If one scene has been selected: When playback of the last scene is finished, playback of all scenes will repeat from the first scene.
Page 106: Deleting Scenes Using Menu Screen
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Deleting Scenes using Menu Screen 1. Select a scene to be deleted, and press the MENU button to dis- play the Disc Navigation menu screen. 2. Press to choose “Scene ”, and then press to display the menu screen for editing scenes.
Page 107: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Skip)
Using Disc Navigation Cautions: • With still recording, the DVD camera/recorder will simultaneously record two types of still: A still to be played back on DVD camera/recorder and a still to be used on PC. However, the above deletion function will delete only stills to be played back on DVD camera/recorder.
Page 108 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings 2. Press to choose “Cancel skip”, and then press the ENTER button. After the proceeding message is displayed, skip- ping of the selected scene will be released, and the thumbnail display screen will be restored (the skip mark will disappear).
Page 109: Attaching Title
Using Disc Navigation Attaching Title You can attach a title of up to 20 characters to a scene. 1. Select the scene for title attachment, and press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen. You can also specify a range of scenes, and attach the same title to all of them. 2.
Page 110 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings For example, input “TOM 2000” using the following procedure: 4. Press the DISPLAY button to display Mode 1. Use the cursor keys to choose “T”, and then press the ENTER button. “T” will appear on the left end of title input box. 5.
Page 111 Using Disc Navigation 9. The message for verification will ap- pear. Choose “Yes” and press the EN- TER button. After the proceeding message appears, the thumbnail display screen will be restored. The entered title will appear at the bottom right of screen.
Page 112: Adding Special Effects
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Adding Special Effects Special effects refer to effects to be added when scenes are switched, such as fade, wipe, B/W, etc. You can add different effects to the first and last images of one scene.
Page 113 Using Disc Navigation 5. After selecting effects for “IN” and “OUT”, choose “Set”, and then press the ENTER button. After the proceeding message appears, the thumbnail display screen will be restored. The scenes for which special effects have been set will be attached with marks “...
Page 114: Dividing Movies
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Dividing Movies 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.
Page 115: Combining Multiple Scenes
Using Disc Navigation Combining Multiple Scenes You can combine multiple scenes into one, and you can also combine divided scenes to restore the original scene. Be sure to select multiple scenes when combining. 1. Select multiple scenes by specifying the range, and then press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.
Page 116 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Displaying Information using Disc Navigation You can display various information on a scene: the recording date/time and length, set memo and special effects. 1. Select a scene and press the MENU button to display the Disc Navigation menu screen.
Page 117: Creating New Play List
Using Disc Navigation Creating New Play List 1. Display the thumbnails of the scenes you want to add to the play list. If you create a play list of scenes recorded on a specific day, display only the scenes for that day, referring to “Selecting Program” on page 100. You can also add scenes on another day or delete unnecessary scenes after- wards.
Page 118: Adding Scenes To Play List
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings 6. Press to select the scene from the upper row and press the ENTER but- ton: It will be copied to the lower row. Repeat this to copy desired scenes to the lower row.
Page 119 Using Disc Navigation 3. Choose “Play List”, “Edit”, and then press the ENTER button. The menu screen for selecting play list will ap- pear. 4. Select the number of the play list to which you want to add scenes, and then press the ENTER button.
Page 120 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Selecting Play List To Be Played or Edited To play or edit the created play list, first select it and then display it with thumbnails. During playback you can use all buttons available for playback. 1.
Page 121 Using Disc Navigation Editing play list You can perform the following for the play list being displayed: Operating play lists: Attach titles: See p. 121 Delete play lists: See p. 122 Operating individual scenes in play list: Delete scenes from play list: See p. 106 Set or release skip: See p.
Page 122: Deleting Play List
chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings 3. After entering the title, choose “Enter” and press the ENTER button. 4. Choose "Yes" for verifying message, and press the ENTER button. The play list thumbnail display will be restored. Tip: •...
Page 123: Trouble Messages
Trouble Messages Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective ac- tion. Message Cause Troubleshooting Control info. error • Mismatch may occur Update the control informa- between the recorded tion (see p.136).
Page 124 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Message Cause Troubleshooting Cannot remove This may occur when Combine the divided scenes, scenes scene that was edited for and then unload them. division, etc. is to be un- loaded. Cannot delete scenes This may occur when Combine the divided scenes, scene that was edited for...
Page 125 Trouble Messages Message Cause Troubleshooting Drive heat too high The temperature inside the Turn the DVD camera/recorder off Please retry later DVD camera/recorder is too and wait for a while. The tempera- high, and reading or writing ture will be effectively decreased of the data on disc may not if the DVD camera/recorder is be performed normally.
Page 126 chapter 4_Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings Message Cause Troubleshooting Error ocurred Abnormality with the disc Initialize the disc before us- Please change / for- to be repaired. ing it again, or use the other mat disc side of the same disc or an- other disc.
Page 127: Dvd Camera/Recorder Settings
DVD Camera/recorder Settings Switching operating sound on or off ......... 128 Setting power save/changing off time ....... 129 Changing display format of date and time ......130 Initializing all settings to defaults ........131 System reset ..............132 Checking remaining free space on DVD-RAM disc ..... 133 Initializing DVD-RAM disc ..........
Page 128: Switching Operating Sound On Or Off
Switching Operating Sound On or Off This DVD camera/recorder will generate sound when the POWER or REC button is pressed or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off. 1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the menu screen.
Page 129: Setting Power Save/Changing Off Time
Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time Setting Power Save/Changing Off Time If you use the OTHER SETUP menu screen to specify “POWER SAVE ON:5”, and continue the recording pause status for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD camera/ recorder will automatically go off to prevent the battery from being discharged. You can also change the auto power off time to 30 minutes.
Page 130: 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, month/day/year or year/month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display for- mat will also change as follows: Display format Date display Time display D/M/Y day/month/year...
Page 131: Initializing All Settings To Defaults
Initializing All Settings to Defaults Initializing All Settings to Defaults You can restore all camera menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory). (The date and time will not be reset.) 1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the menu screen.
Page 132: System Reset
System Reset If the DVD camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD 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 camera/recorder.
Page 133: Checking Remaining Free Space On Dvd-Ram Disc
Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD-RAM Disc Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc. 1. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button in the recording pause status. 2.
Page 134: Initializing Dvd-Ram Disc
Initializing DVD-RAM Disc When using DVD-RAM disc for AV applications, it must be initialized: If you want to erase all data of recorded disc and reuse it, you can initialize it rather than delete the data. Cautions: • If a DVD-RAM disc is initialized, all the recorded movies and stills will be erased: Be careful not to initialize the disc by mistake.
Page 135 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc 4. Press to Choose "Disc", and then press to display the menu screen concerning disc. 5. Press to choose “Format Disc”, and then press the ENTER button. The message for verifying initialization will ap- pear. 6. Choose “Yes” and press the ENTER button.
Page 136: Updating Control Information
Updating Control Information Disc Navigation in this DVD camera/recorder processes the information on scenes in a unique manner. If you use some other device to edit the video data on the DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD camera/recorder, a mismatch will occur in the control information that may disable correct playback on Disc Navigation.
Page 137: Connecting Dvd Camera/Recorder To Other Devices
Connecting DVD Camera/recorder to Other Devices This section explains the methods for connecting to AV devices such as TV, and transferring the data on DVD-RAM disc to your PC. Viewing on TV screen ............138 Transferring data to PC ............ 140...
Page 138: Viewing On Tv Screen
Viewing on TV Screen Connect this DVD camera/recorder to a TV and you can play back the recorded video or monitor the video being recorded on the TV screen. This is also useful when editing or playing back with Disc Navigation. Connecting to a TV Use the provided AV output cable (provided) or S-video cable (generally available) to connect the DVD camera/recorder to a TV as follows:...
Page 139 • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD camera/ recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than "VCR2".
Page 140: Transferring Data To Pc
Transferring Data to PC There are several ways to transfer the data recorded on this DVD camera/recorder to PC. When using the PC connection software Using the PC connection software, you can utilize stills recorded on this DVD cam- era/recorder, on Windows 98 PC (note 1). Utilizing recorded stills: This DVD camera/recorder records two types of still on disc: stills (MPEG2 704 x 576 pixels) to be viewed on TV and stills (JPEG 1,280 x 960 pixels) to be used on...
Page 141 If movies are transferred at ambient temperature of 35˚C or more for an extended time, reading errors could result. • Hitachi does not guarantee operation in the following cases: - When using USB port added by installing USB extended board...
Page 142: Connecting To Pc
chapter 6_Connecting DVD Camcorder to Other Devices Connecting to PC Use the PC connection cable to connect this DVD camera/recorder to PC as fol- lows: Display in information LCD monitor When the DVD camera/recorder is connected to PC, the 3.5" LCD monitor and viewfinder will be off: Close the LCD monitor and check with "PC connection dis- play"...
Page 143: Subsidiary Information
Subsidiary Information Cleaning ................. 144 Trouble messages ............145 Troubleshooting ............... 147 Major specifications ............155 Index ................157 Introduction to optional accessories ........161...
Page 144: Cleaning
Cleaning Be sure to turn the POWER switch off before cleaning this DVD camera/recorder. Cleaning LCD screen and lens: Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
Page 145: Trouble Messages
Trouble Messages Trouble Messages Message Probable Cause Troubleshooting CHECK DISC Disc that cannot be used on Check whether the type of disc is this DVD camera/recorder correct or not, or whether the DVD- has been inserted or DVD- RAM disc is write protected or not. RAM disc is write protected.
Page 146 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Message Probable Cause Troubleshooting DISC ACCESS This DVD camera/recorder Wait until the message disappears, is verifying whether the and you can start to use the DVD correct DVD-RAM disc has camera/recorder. been inserted. This message will be displayed for a little longer when the date changes.
Page 147: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it your- self, but consult your dealer. Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page Power...
Page 148 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page Power No image appears Is DVD camera/ Unplug the PC supplies on the LCD recorder con- connection cable. screen or in the nected to PC viewfinder. using PC connec- tion cable? Does DVD Press the DISC camera/recorder...
Page 149 Troubleshooting Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page Power Battery cannot be Is DC power cable Disconnect it. supplies charged. plugged into the AC adapter/ charger? Is the battery Remove the attached cor- battery once, rectly? make sure of the orientation, and then reattach it.
Page 150 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page During LCD screen is Has brightness of Stop recording recording hard to see. LCD screen been and adjust the adjusted? brightness. Is the DVD Use the camera/recorder viewfinder. When being used using LCD outdoors? monitor, adjust its...
Page 151 Troubleshooting Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page During Recognition of Is disc dirty? Use soft, dry playback disc is not cloth to clean it. complete Pressing the Has the image Playback of image playback button been recorded by recorded on devices other than will not start devices other than...
Page 152 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page During No playback Is the DVD Check the playback picture appears camera/recorder connections. on TV screen. connected to TV correctly? Playback picture Is disc scratched Clean the disc. is momentarily or does dirt or interrupted.
Page 153 Troubleshooting Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page Miscella- The date and Has the DVD The internal neous time are incorrect. camera/recorder backup memory been left unused may be for a long period of discharged: time? Charge it. The date will be Has the internal displayed as backup battery...
Page 154 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Reference Symptom Check to see Correction page Miscella- DVD camera/ Are there batter- Also check the neous recorder cannot ies in the remote polarities of be operated from control? batteries. The remote control. batteries could be dead: Try replac- ing them.
Page 155: Major Specifications
Major Specifications Major Specifications CCD (number of effective 1/4-inch interlaced, total number of pixels: pixels) approx. 1,160,000 (movie: approx. 880,000: still: approx. 1,060,000) Lens F2.0-2.7, f = 4.1-49.2 mm Filter diameter: 37 mm Focal length (converted to 35 Movie: approx. 44-528 mm mm camera) Still: approx.
Page 156 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Dimensions approx. 78 x 108 x 166 mm (excluding hood and (W x H x D) projections) Operating temperature 0-40 °C (less than 80%). (humidity) 0-35ºC when connected to PC Storage temperature -20-60 °C Weight approx. 830 g (without battery or disc) Total weight when recording approx.
Page 157: Index
Index Thumbnail ........98 Index Thumbnails in play list ....120 Viewfinder ........ 60, 95 DVD video recording standard ....32 DVD-RAM disc Number Initializing ........134 8 cm DVD-RAM disc ......31 Inserting ......... 45 Removing ........47 Removing from cartridge ....34 AC adapter/charger .......
Page 158 chapter 7_Subsidiary Information Liquid crystal display Creating ........117 Closing ........... 59 Deleting ........122 During playback ......95 Deleting scenes ......106 During recording (camera) ..... 60 Displaying with thumbnails ..120 Opening .......... 58 Editing .......... 121 List of setting items ......132 Playing back .........
Page 159 Index Searching for ........92 Selecting ........102 Viewfinder ..........57 Selecting all scenes ..... 103 During playback ......95 Selecting multiple scenes .... 102 During recording ......60 Skipping ........107 Viewing Viewing ........... 91 on TV screen ........ 138 Searching for image ......
Page 160: Introduction To Optional Accessories
Introduction to Optional Accessories Power Supplies DZ-BP16 battery: 7.2 V/1600 mAh DZ-BP28 battery: 7.2 V/2800 mAh...
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Hitachi DZMV100E Instruction Manual

Important Information

Trial Record and Play Back

Before You Begin

Setups

Recording

Playing Back, Deleting and Editing Your Recordings

DVD Camera/Recorder Settings

Connecting DVD Camera/Recorder to Other Devices

Subsidiary Information

Quick Links

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