Page 1 DZ-MV580E DZ-MV550E DZ-MV550E DZ-MV580E Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/...
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 ME28 Сертификат соответствия №: POCC JP.ME28.B00613 Сертификат соответствия выдан: 16-ro января 2003 года Сертификат соответствия действителен до: 16-ro января 2005 года Модель DZ-ACS1 соответствует требованиям ГОСТ P МЭК 60065-2002, нормативных документов: ГОСТ Р 51318.14.1-99 Срок службы 7 (семь) лет INFORMATION ON PRODUCT CERTIFICATION AC ADAPTER / BATTERY CHARGER MODEL DZ-ACS1 certified by “MENTEST”...
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 (vapor 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 trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged.
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.
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 start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.52, 61) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.
Page 13 ●You can easily edit scenes, which is ●Create original DVDs on PC (P.150) quite difficult with tape (P.86) 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 player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Information ........2 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME............41 For Your Safety ..........2 Setting Up the Battery........42 Precautions ............2 CHARGING BATTERY........42 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......4 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO Cautions When Using ........
Page 15 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR Disc Navigation Functions OFF (BEEP)............100 FLOW OF QUICK MODE TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER (WITH DVD-RAM DISC):........71 OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ..100 FLOW OF QUICK MODE TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (WITH DVD-R DISC): ........72 (RECORD LED) ..........
Page 16 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST Changing Setting of Demonstration ....157 (EDITING PLAY LIST) ........127 Terminology ........... 158 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....127 Check the Following: ........161 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....
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 BATTERY EJECT (Bottom) (Inside the cover) 1 Infrared receiver (P. 36) 9 Accessory shoe When the remote control is used to operate the Only for DZ-MV580E: The optional video flash, etc. can be attached DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will here.
Page 19 15 Viewfinder (P. 38) 20 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 53) 16 Diopter control (P. 38) 21 Card insertion block (P. 50) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 22 Battery attachment platform (P. 43) viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 23 Record button (REC) (P.
Page 20 30 31 28 FULL AUTO button (P. 77) 37 RESET button (P. 178) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to To reset all settings to defaults (status when the full automatic. DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 29 FOCUS button (P. 74) To switch between manual focus and auto- 38 PC connection terminal (TO PC) focus.
Page 21 DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY MENU SELECT DELETE DZ-RM3W 41 REC button (P. 52, 53) 47 ZOOM T button (P. 59) 42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 59) 48 ZOOM W button (P. 59) 43 Reverse skip button (P. 63) 49 Forward 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: Try To Record And Play Back Using Disc (Video And Photo)
Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo) • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since Before You Begin you can delete the recorded contents (P. 27). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. Connect a power supply (P.
Page 24 Start recording (P. 52). 1Open the LCD monitor (P. 38). 3Press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (O VIDEO). Pressing REC will enable you to record one photo (N PHOTO). 2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to “O VIDEO”...
Page 25: Try To Record And Play Back Using Card (Photo)
Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. Connect a power supply (P. 46). Power cable To AC outlet AC adapter/charger DC power cord Insert a card (P. 50). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and power turned off.
Page 26 Start recording (P. 53). 1Open the LCD monitor (P. 38). 3Press the REC button. Pressing REC once will record one photo. 2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to “PPHOTO”. Note See Check 2 on P. 161 if recording is not possible with “ PHOTO”.
Page 27: Discs And Cards
It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/ recorder has been confirmed. Using a disc other than those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.
Page 28: Information On Dvd-R Disc
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ●Finalizing DVD-R disc You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete 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 29: Handling Discs
HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs • Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/ DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recorder, and disc itself, may be hot. recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: ●Storing discs •...
Page 30: Available Cards
AVAILABLE CARDS ●Common cautions for disc and card • It is recommended that you create a backup file SD memory card for valuable data on hard disk of PC. and MultiMediaCard • Do not do the following, or the data on card may can be used on this be damaged or lost: DVD video camera/...
Page 31: 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 video recording quality: See page 95 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Disc used Recording quality Application...
Page 32: Recordable Stills (Photos) On Card
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS CARD The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: The number of recordable stills will vary DZ-MV550E : 640 × 480 pixels depending on the recording quality: See page 96 DZ-MV580E : 1,280 ×...
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 video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.
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. ATTACHING LENS CAP Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. Shorter end Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder.
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: Changing Lens Cover For Replacement
The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2” When using the remote control, make sure that the remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not VCR, etc. with remote control code set to “VCR2”, a VCR exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light.
Page 37 ●Attaching replacement lens cover Attach the provided lens cover. Reattach the lens hood. Align portion 1 of lens cover with the arrow on DVD video camera/recorder, and then Lens hood securely insert portions 1 and 2 into the grooves in DVD video camera/recorder. (Reattach) Portion 1 Portion...
Page 38: Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder. Diopter control Viewfinder Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. Note • If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6” on page 162. • If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the viewfinder will be off.
Page 39: Closing Lcd Monitor
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it Note at 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 Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its screen facing outside.
Page 40: 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...
Page 41: Changing Display Format Of Date And Time
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/ day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Date display format Example of display 17:00 D/M/Y 30/9/2004...
Page 42: 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 (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
Page 43: Attaching Battery To Dvd Video Camera/Recorder
●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status CHARGE indicator During charge Charge complete Goes out Note See “Troubleshooting” on page 170 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx.
Page 44 ●Continuously recordable time with The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used will fully charged battery (with no zoom be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time: operation, etc.) The continuously recordable time of DVD video See the following table as a reference for how long camera/recorder in the left table shows the time the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously...
Page 45: 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 46: Using Dvd Video Camera/Recorder With Ac Adapter/Charger
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. Note Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 47: Inserting And Removing Disc
Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC Press down the DISC EJECT button once and Correct Incorrect release it. orientation orientation A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. Gently open the cover by hand until it stops. Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide until it stops.
Page 48 ●When using brand-new DVD-R disc Note • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged Recognition of the disc will battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD F o rma t D i s c start. video camera/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 49: Removing Disc
REMOVING DISC Set the power switch to Note “POWER OFF” to turn the • Even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the disc can be removed unless it is in recording status. DVD video camera/ Hold down the DISC EJECT button for approximately 2 recorder off.
Page 50: Inserting And Removing Card
Inserting and Removing Card Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Removing Card: Push the center of card Open the cover of card edge. insertion block. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks.
Page 51: 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 gray button at the center Note •...
Page 52: Recording Movie
DVD video camera/recorder on. “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 90. • After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. perform the subsequent operation: •...
Page 53: 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. CARD ACCESS/PC ACCESS indicator indicator The DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is selected).
Page 54: 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 8 : 0 0 FINE 3 0 /...
Page 55: 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 See the next page for details. 2. Program AE 7. Microphone filter 3. White balance 8. Video flash 4.
Page 56 1. Recording mode (P. 52, 53) Video flash [when Video Flash (sold separately) is attached] (only in still recording : Movie mode) (P.78) : Still No display: Emits light automatically Program AE (only in movie recording mode) : Always emits light (P.90) : No light emission No display: Auto...
Page 57: Switching The Information Display Mode
Movie recording quality Remaining space on disc/card (only when using disc) (P.95) REM XX MIN : Remaining recordable XTRA : Best quality (only when using DVD- minutes during movie RAM disc) recording FINE : High quality REM XX : Number of remaining : Standard quality recordable still images during still recording...
Page 58: Display When Recording An Image Of Yourself
●Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear, and in addition, the battery remaining level will blink when the battery has almost no remaining charge. The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user.
Page 59: Zooming
Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” Note control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, • The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. the digital zoom will be activated midway (when •...
Page 60: 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 down the zoom lever to “W”...
Page 61: Playing Back
Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (P. 52, Before You Begin 53). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (P. 51). PLAYING BACK Note • If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the speaker.
Page 62: Playback From Start Of Disc Or Card
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (P. 64) or Disc Navigation function (P. 103) to play back from the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left Note •...
Page 63: 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 down 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 64: 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 65: 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 ●Switching the information display O (VIDEO) or N (PHOTO); Only N (PHOTO) with card.
Page 66: Checking Flow Of Quick Mode
Checking Flow of Quick Mode The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal mode: To display all menu items for experts (P.87) Camera Functions Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while the camera image is being displayed on the...
Page 67: Flow Of Quick Mode When Recording Movie
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (P. 95) R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p...
Page 68: Flow Of Quick Mode When Recording Photo (Disc)
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (P. 97) R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p...
Page 69: Flow Of Quick Mode When Recording Photo (Card)
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (P. 96) R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p Qu a l i t y...
Page 70: Initial Setup
●Initial Setup (P. 100) I n i t i a l S e t u p I n i t i a l S e t u p I n i t i a l S e t u p B e e p : On B e e p...
Page 71: Disc Navigation Functions
Disc Navigation Functions Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear. Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick mode, and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except during recording).
Page 72: Flow Of Quick Mode (With Dvd-R Disc)
●Disc (P. 132) D i s c D i s c C a p a c i t y C a p a c i t y S h o w r ema i n i n g f r e e s p a c e o n d i s c.
Page 73: Flow Of Quick Mode (With Card)
FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page. (P. 109) S c e n e S c e n e D e l e t e D e l e t e D e l e t e s e l e c t e d p h o t o.
Page 74: Manually Focusing Subject
Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
Page 75 Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 74): Objects not in Objects with Objects that the center of little variation are far and screen in brightness, near at the such as white same time wall Objects Objects lit by...
Page 76: Adjusting Brightness Of Image To Be Recorded (Exposure)
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
Page 77: Using Full Auto Function
Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. Press the FULL AUTO button. “FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds. The following settings will reset to defaults: When setting Reference Function...
Page 78: Setting Video Flash (For Dz-Mv580E)
Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580E) See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 155. When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject Note • is lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used.
Page 79: 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 external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 179. To external microphone jack Note...
Page 80: Viewing On Tv Screen
Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To S-video input jack* To video/ To AV output jack audio input jacks White AV/S output cable Yellow (provided) *If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.
Page 81: 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 switch the TV input. remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.
Page 82: Playback On Dvd Video Recorder/Player
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology”, P. 158) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
Page 83: Playing Back Dvd-R Disc
PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 135. See the instruction manual for DVD player. No further data can be recorded on finalized disc.
Page 84: Removing And Replacing From/In Round Dvd Holder
Holder and use the uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD video recorder, or drive for PC, etc. which conforms to 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.
Page 85: 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 86: Recording (Dubbing) Images
• If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from the DVD...
Page 87: Advanced Techniques
Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/ recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Mode The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (P.66) •...
Page 88: White Balance
●Flow of Normal Mode Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Date Setup Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up Da t e Se t up Au t o P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l .
Page 89 You can use the joystick on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in menu and designate them. Press the MENU button. Tilt to right Press Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE : Au t o P r o g r am AE...
Page 90: Setting Up Camera Functions
Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 89 for how to set. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
Page 91: Adjusting Color (White Balance)
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically Note adjusts the color of subject. Change the white • The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on- screen information. balance setting depending on the recording • The white balance setting will be stored in memory even conditions.
Page 92: Setting White Balance Manually
●Setting white balance manually Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct Thick paper when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manually Focusing Subject”...
Page 93: Using The Electronic Image Stabilizer (Eis)
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Press the MENU button, After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p choose “EIS”...
Page 94: Switching To 16:9 Mode
SWITCHING TO 16:9 MODE If you intend to play back recorded images on a wide-screen TV, it is recommended that you switch the screen size to 16:9 mode. Press the MENU button, Note Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p choose “16:9”...
Page 95: 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 96: 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 97: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills). Press the MENU button, Press the REC button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p choose “Self Timer”...
Page 98: 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 99: Lcd Setup
LCD Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU button, LCD S e t u p choose “Brightness” on the “LCD Setup” menu screen, and then press B r i gh t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l the A button.
Page 100: Initial Settings
Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Setting Content Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc. No beep is heard. Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A Press the MENU button, I n i t i a l S e t u p choose “Beep”...
Page 101: 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 102: 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. 178)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button to end the setting. I n i t i a l S e t u p choose “Reset”...
Page 103: Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
Page 104 Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, P. 158) Selected scene number A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Number of all scenes Cursor Current page position Bar graph Still image icon Operation guide PLAY Disc type icon Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. No still icon will appear for card.
Page 105: Playing Back From Disc Navigation Screen
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Press the A button. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the joystick to select the desired scene. Playback will start from the selected scene. Note The selected scene will be framed: This is called Tilting the joystick to left or right will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene.
Page 106: 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 canceled, and then press the SELECT button. To cancel all selected scenes, press the C button.
Page 107: Functions Available With Disc Navigation
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. 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, 111 - 115 combine scenes, or divide one scene.
Page 108: 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 87-89 and 104 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
Page 109: Scene
Scene DELETING SCENES (DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc. Press the C button to Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. De l e t e Sc en e 0 05 / 0 1 3 quit.
Page 110: Editing Using Submenu
●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 109): 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 111: Changing Images For Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL) Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.
Page 112: 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 C button to quit. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be skipped. A skip icon “...
Page 113: Directing Scenes Effectively (Edit - Fade)
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (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 114: Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified. (P.136) Stills cannot be combined. Press the C button to quit.
Page 115: 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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note • If you press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear.
Page 116: Copying Stills On Dvd-Ram Disc To Card (Copy)
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” or Note “N 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.110) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 117: 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. ●To unlock the scene: Set the power switch to “P PHOTO”. Select the locked scene, and then use the same Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Page 118: 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 “P PHOTO”.
Page 119: Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. Choose “Start → Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Current”, “Current → Sc ene De l e t e Select the first scene to be selected.
Page 120: 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. Pressing the C button will restore the Select the scene whose information you wish to know.
Page 121: Program
Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6 9:00 Movie Movie...
Page 122: Playing Back Program (Play)
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the program to be played back, and then press the A button. Press the MENU button. Playback will start from the first scene of the Choose “Play”...
Page 123 ●Characters available for entering After entering the title, 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 press the A button. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z You can use the joystick to select characters from...
Page 124: Play List
Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.
Page 125: Switching To Display Of Each Play List (Switch)
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the “Switch Playlist” 0 1 3 0 / 8 / 2004 1 2 : . . 0 01 / 008 screen to select the play Press the MENU button.
Page 126: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING 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. point where the scene is to be inserted. Choose “Edit”...
Page 127: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editing Play List)
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the A button. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams 0 0 4 / 0 1 4 Display the editing Repeat steps 3 and 4 to Ed i t P l a yL i s t...
Page 128: 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 then press the A...
Page 129: 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 Scene move will appear: Press the MENU button. Choose “YES”, and then Move sc e n e s? press the A button.
Page 130: 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 131: 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. Press the MENU button. Choose “Top” or “End” Go T o on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
Page 132: 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 C button to quit. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button.
Page 133: Initializing Dvd-Ram Disc Or Card (Format Disc. Format Card)
INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off Before You Begin during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect initialization will result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be unusable.
Page 134: Updating Control Information Of Dvd-Ram Disc (Update Control Info.)
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally.
Page 135: Finalizing Dvd-R Disc (Finalize Disc)
FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. If the DVD video camera/recorder Before You Begin is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
Page 136: 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 137: 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 138: The Following Are Available When Connecting To Pc
Connecting to PC THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in which the software on the CD-ROM provided or generally available software is installed: The videos and photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder can be used on the PC.
Page 139 ●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: Original disc Written disc Application used DVD-RAM disc recorded on Original DVD-RAM disc or DVD-MovieAlbumSE** this DVD video camera/ another DVD-RAM disc recorder ●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 150): Original disc Written disc...
Page 140: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom
Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CD-ROM icon and choose “Open”. Contains the DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 146 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title.
Page 141: Requirements Of Available Pc
“Document” folder. • 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 142: Installing Software
*InstantWrite provided with the DZ-WINPC1, DZ-WINPC2 or DZ-WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV100E DVD video camera/recorder, or with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV200E, DZ-MV230E or DZ-MV270E DVD video camera/recorder. If the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it and then install the UDF driver on the provided CD- ROM.
Page 143: Installing Usb Driver
INSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows XP Click “USB Driver Installation” on the installer The message on Windows logo test will appear: screen. Carefully read it and then click “Continue Anyway”. The USB driver installer screen will appear: Click “USB Driver Installation”. Installation will start.
Page 144: Installing Udf Driver (Dvd-Ram Driver)
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) The UDF driver must be installed before using the disc in DVD video camera/recorder on PC. Click “UDF Driver (DVD-RAM Driver) Carefully read the License Agreement: If you Installation” on the installer screen. accept it, click “Yes”. The installer screen can be displayed using the The contents of agreement displayed on actual procedure in “DISPLAYING INSTALLER...
Page 145 ® If you do not wish to change the folder name, If your PC uses Windows XP/98 Second click “Next”. Edition/Me, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click “Finish” and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver is now complete. ®...
Page 146: Installing Dvd-Moviealbumse
INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE Software “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit videos that conform to the DVD video recording (DVD- VR) format, and photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc. Click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE Installation” on If you do not wish to change the folder in which the installer screen.
Page 147 Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”. Installation will start. Proceed with the installation, following the instructions on screen. Click A message verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not, choose “No”.
Page 148: Installing Mydvd
INSTALLING MyDVD Software “MyDVD” is used to write the images edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE to DVD-R disc. Click “MyDVD Installation” on the installer If you do not wish to change the folder in which screen. MyDVD is installed, click “Next”. The installer screen can be displayed using the procedure described in “DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN”...
Page 149 Click “Finish” to restart the PC. Contact the following for information on MyDVD: Installing MyDVD is now complete. Europe (London) Phone: 44-20-7439-1477 http://support.sonic.com/login/ default.asp (You will need to perform customer registration.) U.S. Phone: 1-877-383-1124 or 1-415-893-7065 http://support.sonic.com/login/ default.asp (You will need to perform customer registration.) Click Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed...
Page 150: 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 video camera/recorder, and connect the DVD •...
Page 151 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 video disc will be created. editing screen: Then the disc cover of this DVD video camera/ recorder will open automatically.
Page 152: Uninstalling Software
Open “System” on Control Panel, and then Ltd.DZ3298.inf choose the “Device Manager” tab. C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS\dzmvpd r.pdr Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZMV5 in “CD- C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\DZMVU ROM”. MSS.sys No extension may appear depending on the setting on If the file does not exist, proceed with the next step: ®...
Page 153: Deleting Other Applications
Also delete the oem*.PNF files with the same found, proceed with the next step: numbers as those of the files deleted in step 8. Delete Hitachi DVDCAM DVD Mode USB HS Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder Interface in “USB (Universal Serial Bus) from PC, and then restart the PC.
Page 154: Cautions When Using Dvd Video Camera/Recorder By Connecting It To Pc
JPEG files in 100HPNX1 folder to the hard disk of PC. • Ordinary data on PC can usually be written to DVD-RAM disc in this DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guaranteed the operation. • If the PC is started from suspend (see “Terminology” on...
Page 155: Subsidiary Information
Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to this DVD video camera/recorder, be sure to remove the lens hood at the end of the lens (see P.
Page 156: Cleaning
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...
Page 157: 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 46, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. Press the MENU button.
Page 158: Terminology
Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. DVD PLAYER: This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD-Video and DVD-R discs using the DVD video format.
Page 159 FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R disc. HOWLING: This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio input to the microphone of DVD video camera/recorder is amplified and output from the speakers of TV, and the signal is again input to the microphone: This is repeated to form an endless loop of audio signal, and the signal is amplified up to the audio output amplitude limit of the...
Page 160: Sd Memory Card
SD MEMORY CARD: This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The card is 32 mm long x 24 mm wide x 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. Since the SD memory card was developed based on MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC can be inserted into SD memory card slot and used.
Page 161: 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 162 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 163: 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 are arranged in alphabetical order. Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page (1) Data error in a part of It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file image file.
Page 164 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page • (1) Error has occurred. Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD video camera/recorder Please restart. using the following methods: (1) Turn power off, remove the battery or AC adapter/charger and (2) Error has occurred. reattach it, and then turn power on again.
Page 165 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page • Card error. The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card again, or use another card. • Data other than still image may be included: Use another card. Card error has occurred. Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Page 166 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Keep disc inside & Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used in restart. it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again.
Page 167 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page END OF DISC The disc is full. You cannot record on this disc anymore. Prepare another disc or delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc. End scene cannot be Division is not possible at the end of scene. divided.
Page 168 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Scenes over limit. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be Cannot divide scene. entered. 115, 124 Delete several scenes. Scenes over limit. This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the 112, 124 Cannot move scene.
Page 169 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized 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 170: 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 171 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 172 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 173 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Photos on card cannot be This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data played back. recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/ recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical.
Page 174 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 recognized.  Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use “Refresh driver”...
Page 175 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 176 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Executing “Export” on Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop midway. DVD-MovieAlbumSE will  interrupt reading midway. When executing “Export” • If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time on DVD-MovieAlbumSE, because data must be re-encoded and read.
Page 177 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Disc cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to “POWER OFF”? 46, 51 Connect the battery or AC adapter/charger, set the power switch to “ VIDEO”...
Page 178: 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 179: Major Specifications
Major Specifications DZ-MV550E: 1/6-inch interlaced DZ-MV580E: 1/3.8-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-MV550E approx. 800,000 DZ-MV580E approx. 1,020,000 Number of effective pixels DZ-MV550E Movie:approx. 410,000 Still: approx. 410,000 DZ-MV580E Movie:approx. 570,000 Still: approx. 960,000 Lens DZ-MV550E: F1.8-2.8, f = 2.1-37.8 mm DZ-MV580E: F1.8-2.4, f = 3.8-38 mm Filter diameter: 37 mm;...
Page 180 Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (MPEG Audio layer 2) Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) standard (704 × 576 pixels) and JPEG (DZ-MV550E: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV580E: 1280 × 960 pixels) DVD-R disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video format (when MPEG Audio layer 2 is selected)
Page 181: Index
Index ............59 Dig. Zoom Numerics ..........38 Diopter control ..............94 16:9 ..............27 Disc ..........59 240x (Dig. Zoom) ..........27 Available ..........59 40x (Dig. Zoom) ..........31 Capacity ..........59 500x (Dig. Zoom) ........... 135 Finalize Disc ..........
Page 182 ............34 Lens cap ......18 Lens cap string attachment hole ........90 ..............117 Sand & Snow (Program AE) Lock ............19 Scene Lock switch ..........114 ........90 Combine Low Light (Program AE) ............109 Delete .............120 Detail ............115 Divide ............89 MENU button ............113 Fade ..............74 ............129 Move ............93...
Page 183: Be Sure To Read The Following Before Opening The Package Of Cd-Rom
Article 5 Termination of Agreement If you fail to comply with the terms of this Agreement, Hitachi, Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sonic Solutions reserve the right to terminate the Agreement. In such a case, you will be obliged to discard all copies of This Software and its components.
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