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DZ-BX31E
DZ-BX31E (UK)/DZ-BX31E (AU)

Instruction manual

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this instruction
manual completely.
HITACHI EUROPE LTD.
Consumer Affairs Department
PO Box 3007
Maidenhead
SL6 8ZE
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 0870 405 4405
Email: consumer.mail @Hitachi-eu.com
DVDCAM PC Software Support Center
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
QR35746 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2006
Instruction Manual
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HITACHI AUSTRALIA LTD.
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Waterloo Road
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Tel: +61-2-9888-4100 Fax: +61-2-9888-4188 UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 0870 405 4405 Email: consumer.mail @Hitachi-eu.com This manual was printed DVDCAM PC Software Support Center with soy based ink. URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Printed on recycled paper QR35746 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2006 Printed in Japan OR-M(I)

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 Important for United Kingdom (for DZ-BX31E (UK)) The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment.

  • Page 5: 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 6 • Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.
  • Page 7 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 –...

  • Page 8: Cautions When Storing

    • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback. 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 9: Read This First

    Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by • The section on “Disc Navigation” explains using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this appreciate your business. section when finalising DVD-RW/DVD-R disc Quick Index and initialising DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction ●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 46, 55) 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 11 ●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 78) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR or DVD recorder.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information......... 2 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ........37 For Your Safety..........2 REMOVING BATTERY........37 Precautions............2 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR..39 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 4 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ......39 Cautions When Using ........5 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ........
  • Page 13 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)............94 (Exposure) .............73 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO Compensating for Backlight ......73 DEFAULTS (RESET)........95 Using External Microphone ......74 Disc Navigation Viewing on TV Screen........75 Using Disc Navigation ........96 CONNECTING TO A TV........75 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC VIEWING ON TV SCREEN .........
  • Page 14 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ..123 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) ....123 Go To............. 124 TOP (END) ............124 Disc or Card Management......125 INITIALISING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ....125 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)...........

  • Page 15: Checking Provided Accessories

    Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP7S): AC adapter/charger DC power cord: Portable power supply for this DVD video (model DZ-ACS2(E)): When powering the DVD video camera/ camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts (Inside the cover) 1 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 31) 6 Zoom lever (p. 53) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 2 Stereo microphone (p. 47) 7 AV output jack (p.
  • Page 17 P H O T A C C E S S D IS C E J E C T 10 Viewfinder (p. 33) 16 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 37) Press this button when removing the battery. 11 Dioptre control (p. 33) 17 Battery attachment platform (p.
  • Page 18 25 26 27 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK FOCUS EXPOSURE MENU VOL. DISPLAY 22 QUICK MENU button (p. 60) 31 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 49, To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting 23 FOCUS button (p.

  • Page 19: Try Recording And Playing Back Using Disc (Video And Photo)

    Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo) • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, Before You Begin since you can delete the recorded contents (p. 23). You can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available).
  • Page 20 Start recording (p. 46). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 32), or pull out 3 When recording a video, press the REC the viewfinder (p. 33). button. 2 While holding down the button on the Recording will start. right of power switch, set the switch to Pressing the REC button again will stop recording ( ).

  • Page 21: Try Recording And Playing Back Using Card (Photo)

    Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available). Connect a power supply (p. 40). Mains lead To AC outlet * The shape of plug AC adapter/charger varies depending on the model. DC power cord Insert a card (p.
  • Page 22 Start recording (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 32). 3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half press): When a subject image is focused, the “ ” indicator will turn purple. 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full “...

  • Page 23: Discs And Cards

    Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: Media DVD-RW DVD-RW SD memory Function DVD-RAM DVD-R (VR mode) (VF mode) card ●...

  • Page 24: Available Discs

    • Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and which has not been finalised, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.

  • Page 25: Examples Of Discs That Cannot Be Used On This Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: • CD • CD-R • CD-RW • CD-ROM • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • DVD-R (double-layered) • DVD+R • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • +RW • Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm Note Discs recorded on PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so,...

  • Page 26: Handling Discs

    HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs • When recording images, A l l Pr ogr ams 001 / 002 the DVD video camera/ Discs are very delicate recording media. recorder may avoid the Carefully read the following cautions and portions of disc where observe them: recording is not possible, •...

  • Page 27: Available Cards

    AVAILABLE CARDS COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND SD memory card can be used on this DVD video CARD camera/recorder. • It is recommended that you create a backup When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD file for valuable data on hard disk of PC. memory card can be used in the same way as an •...

  • Page 28: 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 86 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Movie recordable time Application...

  • Page 29: Recordable Stills (Photos) On Card

    RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 89 for the setting of recording quality. Capacity Recording quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB FINE Approx.

  • Page 30: 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.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Viewing Image On Lcd Monitor Screen

    VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.

  • Page 33: Closing Lcd Monitor

    CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset Note it at right angles to the DVD video camera/ • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or recorder.

  • Page 34: 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. MENU buttons to select, and then press...

  • Page 35: 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 format will also change as follows: Date display format Example of display 17:00 D/M/Y 30/ 9/2006...

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Battery

    Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP7S 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-BP7S, DZ-BP7SW (optional) or 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 37: 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 146 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx.
  • Page 38 ●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP7S/DZ-BP7SW (optional) Video mode Continuous use time When using viewfinder approx.

  • Page 39: 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 White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using Battery life:...

  • Page 40: 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.

  • Page 41: Turning Dvd Video Camera/Recorder On And Off

    Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and While holding down the grey button at the right Note of power switch, set the switch according to • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognise the disc, you can immediately record each recording function: or play back by turning the DVD video camera/ Set to “OFF”:...

  • Page 42: Inserting And Removing Disc

    Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC Press down the DISC EJECT button once and Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on release it. the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover. A few moments after the ACCESS indicator Then the DVD video camera/recorder will blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will automatically recognise the disc: While the...
  • Page 43 Note • If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”. If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.

  • Page 44: Removing Disc

    REMOVING DISC Press down the DISC Note EJECT button once and • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until release it. power is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not open.

  • Page 45: Inserting And Removing Card

    Inserting and Removing Card Open the LCD monitor. Removing Card: Push the centre of Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. card edge. The card will come Open the cover of out so that it can card insertion be held by fingers. block.

  • Page 46: Basic Techniques

    Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Recording Movie • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ Before You Begin recorder. Press the REC button. Pressing REC once will start ACCESS...
  • Page 47 • For various functions available during recording, see “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 81. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but the operation will not be changed.

  • Page 48: Recording Stills

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

  • Page 49: On-Screen Information

    On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. 2. Programme AE 7. Microphone filter 3. White balance 8. 16:9 mode 4.
  • Page 50 DVD video camera/ recorder 8. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) * Includes DVD-R recorded on a (p. 87) Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than DZ-BX31E/ No display : 16:9 mode OFF MV730E and not finalised. : 16:9 mode ON...

  • Page 51: Switching The Information Display Mode

    14. Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p. 86) 17. Volume (p. 55) XTRA : Best quality FINE : High quality The volume can be adjusted during playback. : Standard quality *1 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/ Still recording quality (when using card) (p.

  • Page 52: 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: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink.

  • Page 53: Zooming

    Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the Press the MENU button to end the setting. “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 60× or 1,000× specified, the digital zoom will be activated Moving the zoom lever will display the midway (when optical 16-power is exceeded).

  • Page 54: Macro Recording

    MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the Note subject, and press the zoom lever to “W”...

  • Page 55: Playing Back

    Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 46, Before You Begin 48). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 41). PLAYING BACK Playing Back Note • If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie, STOP/EXIT playback sound will be heard from the speaker.

  • Page 56: Playback From Start Of Disc Or Card

    PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (p. 58) or Disc Navigation function (p. 96) to play back from the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the button and Note hold it: Search playback will start.

  • Page 57: Skip Playback Of Movie

    SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the button to Portion being played back locate the start of desired scene. Press once: Press Press Press Press To skip to the first image of the scene twice once once twice following the one being played back, and start playback.

  • Page 58: Jumping To Specified Point (Go To)

    JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) Press the MENU button Top: Go T o during playback. To go to the start, and enter playback pause. To p En d End: S p e c i f y Choose the option To go to the end of last scene, and enter (point you want to go playback pause.

  • Page 59: 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. 9:27 30/ 9/2006 No display Playback information Recording date/time display ●Switching the information display (VIDEO) or (PHOTO) with disc; mode Only (PHOTO) with card.

  • Page 60: Checking Flow Of Quick Menu

    Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 79) Camera Functions While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear.
  • Page 61 ●Operating Menu You can use the buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them. Press the QUICK MENU button. QUICK MENU Press Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE...

  • Page 62: Flow Of Quick Menu When Recording Movie

    FLOW OF QUICK MENU 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 Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 86) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k...

  • Page 63: Flow Of Quick Menu When Recording Photo (Disc)

    ●Initial Setup (p. 94) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h...

  • Page 64: Date Setup

    ●Date Setup (p. 34) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u D a t e S e t D a t e S e t 3 0 / 9 / 2 0 0 6 8 : 0 0 Me n u f o r d a t e s e t u p.

  • Page 65: Flow Of Quick Menu When Recording Photo (Card)

    FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 89) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu a l i t y : F I NE...

  • Page 66: Disc Navigation Functions

    ●Initial Setup (p. 94) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h...

  • Page 67: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Dvd-Ram Disc)

    FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Scene (p. 105) Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u E d i t E d i t...

  • Page 68: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Dvd-Rw Disc)

    FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RW DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Scene (p. 105) Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u E d i t E d i t...

  • Page 69: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Dvd-R Disc)

    ●Others (p. 129) Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u R e p e a t P l a y : O f f R e p e a t P l a y O f f R e p e a t P l a y O f f...

  • Page 70: Flow Of Quick Menu (With Card)

    FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. (p. 103) Qu i c k Me n u Qu i c k Me n u D e l e t e D e l e t e Me n u f o r s c e n e.

  • Page 71: 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 (autofocus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
  • Page 72 Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 71): Objects not in Objects with Objects that the centre of little variation are far and screen in brightness, near at the such as white same time wall Objects Objects lit by...

  • Page 73: 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. VOL. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on EXPOSURE the screen.

  • Page 74: 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 151. To external microphone jack Note...

  • Page 75: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To S-VIDEO To video/audio input jack* input jacks To AV output jack AV/S output cable White (provided)

  • Page 76: Viewing On Tv Screen

    • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi switch the TV input. VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 77: Playback On Dvd Recorder/Player

    • Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded No further data can be recorded on finalised on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other disc. than Hitachi, and not finalised, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc Note unusable.

  • Page 78: Recording (Dubbing) Images

    The DVD video another video device. camera/recorder will start playback and the • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote recorded device will record (dub) it. control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from...

  • Page 79: 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 Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 60) •...
  • Page 80 ●Flow of Normal Menu 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 P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l .

  • Page 81: Setting Up Camera Functions

    Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 61 for how to set. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME 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 82: Recording Dark Subjects Using Lcd Monitor Light

    RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. Press the MENU button, and choose Note “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions •...

  • Page 83: Adjusting Colour (White Balance)

    ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Mode Setting content On-screen display Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p.

  • Page 84: Setting White Balance Manually

    ●Setting white balance manually Point the DVD Note Thick paper video camera/ • The white balance set using the “Set” option will be stored in memory until it is re-set. recorder at a white • Do not use a coloured object when setting the white object so that it fills balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.

  • Page 85: Using The Electronic Image Stabiliser (Eis)

    USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 53) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Press the MENU After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p button, choose “EIS”...

  • Page 86: Setting Up Record Functions

    Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode. (p. 28) Press the MENU Note Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p button, use the •...

  • Page 87: Setting To Wide Tv Screen Mode (16:9 Mode)

    SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with “Off” is 4:3). “16:9 On”...
  • Page 88 Note • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, or “STD” recording using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. • When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will not be possible while using the same disc.

  • Page 89: Switching Quality Of Still Image (Quality)

    SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. (p. 29 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”) Press the MENU Press the MENU Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p button, use the button to end the...

  • Page 90: 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.

  • Page 91: Lcd/Evf Setup

    LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t up button, use the buttons to choose Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y “Adjust” on the “LCD/ ENTER RETURN EVF Setup”...

  • Page 92: Setting Colour Density (Color Level)

    SETTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the colour density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. Press the MENU Press the MENU button. LCD / EVF Se t up button, use the Note buttons to choose • The colour setting will be stored in memory even after Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

  • Page 93: 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. Press the MENU Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the I n i t i a l S e t u p button, use the button.

  • Page 94: 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.

  • Page 95: 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. 150)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Press the MENU Press the MENU button to end the setting. I n i t i a l S e t u p button, use the Be e p...

  • Page 96: 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 “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
  • Page 97 Navigation screen will appear or some message will be displayed: - Write-protected disc - Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc - DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than DZ- BX31E/MV730ME - Locked card • Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on...

  • Page 98: Playing Back From Disc Navigation Screen

    PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button. Use the buttons to select Playback will start from the selected scene. the desired scene. Note The selected scene will be framed: This is Pressing the button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene.

  • Page 99: Selecting Multiple Scenes

    SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. Use the buttons to select the desired scene. Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.

  • Page 100: Functions Available With Disc Navigation

    FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Functions Available with Disc Navigation Reference Available function Contents page Editing of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes, 103 – 106 ● ● combine scenes, or divide one scene. Setting special effects to You can attach fade and skip to a 107 –...

  • Page 101: 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 “Checking Flow of Normal Menu” on page 79. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc Scene Edit...
  • Page 102 ●When using card Scene Delete (p. 103) Lock (p. 111) Start → Current Select (p. 112) (p. 112) Current → End Detail (p. 113) (p. 112) (p. 112) Go To (p. 124) Slide Show Start (p. 130) (p. 124) Card Format Card (p.

  • Page 103: Scene

    Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button to De l e t e Sc en e 0 05 / 0 1 3 quit.

  • Page 104: Editing Using Submenu

    ●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5 (see page 103): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Se l e c t Go To De l e t e E x i t S t a r t –...

  • Page 105: 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 will appear (see Select the scene to be divided.

  • Page 106: 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. 129). Stills cannot be combined. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

  • Page 107: Directing Scenes Effectively (Effect - Fade)

    DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In Fade In White: Wipe: B/W: Fades in from white screen Fades in from black screen Fades in from Black and Fades out to white screen...

  • Page 108: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Effect - Skip)

    PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button to quit. Select the scene to be skipped. A skip icon “...

  • Page 109: Changing Images For Thumbnails (Effect - Thumbnail)

    CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL) Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.

  • Page 110: Copying Stills On Dvd-Ram Disc To Card (Copy)

    COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) Set the power switch to “ ” or “ “. Note • No movie can be copied. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p.

  • Page 111: 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 “ ”. Select the locked scene, and then use the same Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

  • Page 112: 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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. Choose “Start →...

  • Page 113: 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. Note • If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in Select the scene whose information you wish case of stills) will appear.

  • Page 114: Programme

    Programme WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6 9:00 Movie Still...

  • Page 115: Playing Back Programme (Play)

    PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY) You can play back only the selected programme. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the programme to be played back, and then press the button. Press the MENU button. Playback will start from the first scene of the Use the selected programme.
  • Page 116 ●Characters available for entering After entering the title, T I T L E a t a P a r k choose “Enter” and title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE then press the 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 SELECT button to select button.

  • Page 117: Play List

    Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.

  • Page 118: 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 0 1 1 0 / 7 / 2006 1 2 : . . 0 01 / 008 Playlist”...

  • Page 119: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)

    ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button to move the cursor to the lower row, and press the button to Press the MENU button. select the point where the scene is to be inserted.

  • Page 120: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editing Play List)

    DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the button. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams 0 0 4 / 0 1 4 Display the editing screen of the play list to Repeat steps 3 and 4 to be edited.

  • Page 121: 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, A l l P r o g r ams 0 0 1 / 0 1 4 De l e t e Display the editing screen of the play list to...

  • Page 122: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Move)

    ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) When using DVD-RAM, you can move scenes only by specifying “Category: All”. 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 button.

  • Page 123: 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 124: 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. Use the Go T o buttons to choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu To p En d screen, and then press...

  • Page 125: Disc Or Card Management

    Disc or Card Management INITIALISING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Initialising a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. Before using a DVD-RW on this video camera/recorder, you must format it. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialisation.

  • Page 126: Protecting Disc From Writing (Protect Disc)

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

  • Page 127: Updating Control Information Of Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) Disc (Update Control Info.)

    UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally.

  • Page 128: Finalising Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R Disc (Finalize Disc)

    FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. Finalisation cannot be Before You Begin executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.

  • Page 129: 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 130: Slide Show

    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 131: Subsidiary Information

    Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437) • 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, you will need the optional step-up ring: Attach it after removing the lens hood covering the lens (p.

  • Page 132: Removing Disc From Its Package

    The way to remove a disc from its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains how to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER Hold the Round DVD...

  • Page 133: Removing Disc From Cartridge

    REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to snap off the lock While pushing the pins, and then remove them. release levers in the direction of arrows, Snap off and gently pull out the remove lock pin holder with the disc, taking care not to drop the bare disc.

  • Page 134: Changing Setting Of Demonstration

    Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. Use the following procedure if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to “Off”.

  • Page 135: Terminology

    Terminology DISC PROTECT: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialised. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time.
  • Page 136 FINALISE: This process makes a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD: No further recording can be made on a finalised 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...

  • Page 137: Sd Memory Card

    SD MEMORY CARD: This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The card is 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. THUMBNAIL: This refers to a reduced screen displayed on Disc Navigation in order to identify the recorded image contents.

  • Page 138: 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 • No operation can be performed because the Movie can be recorded only on disc. ACCESS or CARD ACCESS Check the following: indicator on this DVD video •...

  • Page 139: 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 It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of of image file.
  • Page 140 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Cannot combine scene. Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot be combined. Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programmes (different recording dates) of multiple programs. cannot be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine Create Playlist first, and such scenes on the playlist.
  • Page 141 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. 29, 103 No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. 29, 103 Cannot execute.
  • Page 142 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Disc error. • Use another disc. 24, 26 • See *3 on page 145. • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder.
  • Page 143 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page Error occurred. Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. — replace disc. Replace the disc. Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalising, after which complete. Finalize again power was supplied and disc was inserted. now? It is unrecordable on The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/...
  • Page 144 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on which can be deleted. Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked. 103, 111 Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion. This card cannot be The card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Use used.
  • Page 145 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. •...

  • Page 146: 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 147 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Even if the DVD video The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to camera/recorder is off, recognise a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the opening the cover will DVD video camera/recorder off. cause the ACCESS indicator to blink.
  • Page 148 During playback Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Recognition of disc is Is disc dirty? not complete Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD button will not start video camera/recorder? playback.
  • Page 149 Miscellaneous Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Power does not come Execute system reset (press the RESET button). on, or no operation Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? occurs by pressing The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your —...

  • Page 150: System Reset

    System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 151: Major Specifications

    Major Specifications 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of pixels approx. 800,000 Number of effective pixels Movie: approx. 410,000 Still: approx. 410,000 Lens F1.6 – 2.3 f = 2.78 – 43.3 mm Filter diameter: 34 mm Thread pitch: 0.5 mm Focus Auto/Manual Zoom Optical 16×...
  • Page 152 Recording medium 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) 8 cm DVD-RW (conforming to DVD-RW for General Ver. 1.1, 2x speed [2x/1x]) 8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD memory card Jacks Video/audio output ×1, External microphone input ×1 Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption...

  • Page 153: Index

    Index ........... 125 Format Numerics ..........26 Handling ..............87 16:9 ........... 126 Protect ..........24 8 cm bare disc ......... 127 Update Control Info........... 42 DISC EJECT button ............49 Display ........49 Information LCD ........... 40 AC adapter/charger ........
  • Page 154 ............57 Skip playback .............130 Slide Show ............79 Normal Menu ........81 Sports (Programme AE) ........81 Spotlight (Programme AE) ...........86 STD (VIDEO Mode) ..........47 Stereo microphone ........53 Optical 16x zoom lens ............104 Submenu ............90 OSD Output ..........118 Switch (play list) .........114 Switch (programme) ..........118 Play (play list) ..........115...
  • Page 155 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★...
  • Page 156 PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
  • Page 157 Hitachi, Ltd. Japan HITACHI EUROPE LTD. HITACHI EUROPE S.A. Whitebrook Park 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. Lower Cookham Road 152 33 Chalandri Maidenhead Athens Berks GREECE SL6 8YA Tel: 1-6837200 UNITED KINGDOM Fax: 1-6835694 Tel: 01628 643000 Email: service.hellas@hitachi-eu.com Fax: 01628 643400 HITACHI EUROPE S.A.

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