Disc Cleaning; Note When Transferring Or Discarding Discs And Sd Memory Cards; Read This First - Hitachi DZ-HS300A Instruction Manual

DISC CLEANING

Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly
wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown
in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force:
Doing so could cause scratches.
Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or
detergent) for cleaning.
Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with
detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth
will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so
that no detergent remains).

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS

• The "Format" function on this DVD video camera/recorder will only change the file control information:
It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk; your personal data could leak out. To
prevent the data from leaking out, execute complete deletion of HDD (see p. 107).
• "Formatting" or "deletion" using the functions of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change only
the file control information: It will not completely delete the data on disc or memory card.
• When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you physically
destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on
it. It is user's responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card.
• Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data.

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following five chapters.
• The section on "Setups" explains how to set
up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery,
and set the date/time.
• The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the
basic operation of this DVD video camera/
recorder – recording of movies, still images,
external input and playback of recorded images.
• The section on "Disc Navigation" explains
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when dubbing from HDD to disc,
finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and
initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW.
• The section on "Connecting to PC" explains
the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to
install the software included.
• "Subsidiary Information" includes an
introduction to products sold separately, and
troubleshooting.
We want this manual to be as helpful as
possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the
information you need:
With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback
picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor
switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder
(see page 36).
• A quick index for the information you use
most often.
• A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see pages 14 – 16).
Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by
using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We
appreciate your business.
Quick Index
Available Discs ................................................ 26
Recording Movie ............................................. 43
Playing Back.................................................... 73
Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 80
Dubbing on DVD.............................................. 83
Connecting to a TV........................................ 112
Connecting to PC .......................................... 118
Use the disc cleaning
cloth to clean from inner
to outer edges in axial
direction.
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