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Hitachi DZ-MV270A Instruction Manual

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DZ-MV270A
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
1855 Dornoch Court
San Diego, CA 92154-7225
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and
how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
QR34402 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2002
HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
6740 Campobello Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
CANADA
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
Printed in Japan OF-Y(HE)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference. QR34402 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2002 HITACHI CANADA LTD.

  • 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 WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter have the following caution marks.
  • Page 3 Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment.
  • Page 5 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or ap- proaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER Save these Instructions - This page contains important safety and operating instructions for AC Adapter Model DZ-ACE1. Before using AC Adapter, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adapter, (2) battery and (3) product using battery.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    • A detailed table of contents directing you to spe- cific information quickly (page 8~9). Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Charging Battery ... 31 Recording Movie ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Important Information ... 2 For Your Safety ... 2 Precautions ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER ... 6 Read This First ... 7 About This Manual ... 10 Checking Provided Accessories ... 11 Names of Parts ...
  • Page 9 Viewing on TV Screen ... 91 Recording Image from Other AV Devices ... 92 Connecting to Other AV Device ... 92 Recording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device ... 93 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC ... 94 Capturing Data for PC ...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About This Manual G Photographs in this manual: Photographs taken using digital still camera are used for explanation of images that appear in the view- finder or on the LCD screen in this manual. Understand that they look different from those you will actually view in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

  • Page 11: Checking Provided Accessories

    Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14(R)): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM2W): Use to control the DVD video camera/recorder from a distance.

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts 1 Optical 12x zoom lens (p. 47) 2 Lens hood (p. 48) 3 Accessory shoe (p. 43) Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 4 Disc guide (p.
  • Page 13 & ( ) TO PC A / V (Inside the cover) & AV input/output jack (p. 90) ( PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 96) ) External microphone jack (p. 42) ~ Viewfinder (p. 41) + DISC EJECT button (p. 37) Press down this button to open the disc guide.
  • Page 14 ? Speaker (p. 44) The sound accompanying a movie being played back will be heard from here. @ Screen display button (DISPLAY) (p. 52) Press this button to display the de- tails of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off.
  • Page 15 V DISPLAY button (p. 52) 0 DIG. ZOOM button (p. 57) 1 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 69) 2 REVERSE SEARCH button (p. 45) 3 STOP button (p. 16, 44) 4 FORWARD SKIP button (p. 44) 5 REC button (p. 42) DISPLAY DIGITAL ZOOM...

  • Page 16: Viewing Demonstration

    Viewing Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects. Before using the DVD video camera/recorder, view the demonstration to see what it can do. Referring to step 2 on page 31, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet.

  • Page 17: Features Of Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    Features of DVD video camera/recorder Versatile Functions Available This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc is used. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Disc used Function...

  • Page 18: Recording On Disc

    Recording on Disc You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD video camera/recorder for recording. The recorded video and audio will be stored on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc. Using disc allows you to record without overwriting previous recordings, and also to store your valuable recordings for as long as need be while retaining clarity.

  • Page 19: Cautions When Using

    Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with any force, hit it, or puncture it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in the display may occur.
  • Page 20 Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radio: • This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen, or interference could enter radio broad- casts. Do not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: •...
  • Page 21 Do not turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking: • The CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking to show that data is being written to disc, or being read from it. Do not do any of the following so as not to damage the data: •...

  • Page 22: Cautions When Storing

    DVD video camera/ recorder or disc. Also, Hitachi will not be respon- sible for your recorded video and audio. English...

  • Page 23: Discs

    Note: It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs because their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. Using a disc other than that made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera/re- corder to deliver optimum performance.

  • Page 24: Removing And Replacing Disc From/In Cartridge Or Caddy

    • Where there may be condensation. G About Stored Data If you handle or use the disc incorrectly, the re- corded data may be lost. Hitachi cannot be respon- sible for damages from loss of recorded data. While pushing the release levers from both sides inward, hold the center of disc tray and pull it out to the front.
  • Page 25 G With disc packed in caddy Removing the disc Insert your finger into the hole in the center of disc and lightly lift it up (in the direction of ar- row 1). Hold the disc at its edge and center hole, and remove it in the direction of arrow 2.

  • Page 26: Disc Storage Capacity

    Disc Storage Capacity The movies and stills that can be recorded on an 8 cm disc used in this DVD video camera/recorder are as follows: Prepare discs according to the scheduled recording time and conditions. G DVD-RAM disc storage capacity Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM disc Movie quality mode...

  • Page 27: Setups

    Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery pack. 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 28: Attaching Lens Cap

    Attaching Lens Cap Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD video camera/recorder. Use the string to attach the cap to the DVD video camera/recorder. Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens.

  • Page 29: Inserting Batteries Into Remote Control

    Note: The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2” remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to “VCR2”, a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/recorder will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR.

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Battery

    Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14(R) battery pack 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 specified battery DZ-BP14(R)/DZ-BP16 (sold separately) or DZ-BP28 (sold sepa- rately) for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.

  • Page 31: Charging Battery

    Charging Battery Use the provided AC adapter to charge the battery. Attach the battery pack to the DVD video cam- era/recorder. Connect the AC adapter between the DC IN 8.4V jack on DVD video camera/recorder and an AC outlet. The CHARGE/ACCESS indicator will blink in green and charging will start.
  • Page 32 G Continuously recordable time on DVD video camera/recorder with fully charged battery The reference for DVD video camera/recorder re- cordable time with fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model DZ-BP14(R)/DZ- BP16 (sold separately)] or between 70 and 100 min- utes (with model DZ-BP28 (sold separately)): Battery DZ-BP14(R)/...

  • Page 33: 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 White portion shows remaining level Handling the dead battery •...

  • Page 34: Using Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    Note: The AC adapter can be used ar o und the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some for- eign countries. If you need one purchase it from your Hitachi distributor. Note: If the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator does not light when the AC adapter is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the AC outlet, wait a few mo- ments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again.

  • Page 35: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. Setting the correct date and time will allow you to store the correct information on recording. (The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.) Power switch Set the power switch to “...

  • Page 36: 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: Display format M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D Press the MENU button.

  • Page 37: Inserting And Ejecting Disc

    Inserting and Ejecting Disc Inserting Disc With this DVD video camera/recorder the recorded video and audio are stored on DVD-RAM* or DVD-R disc. * When using an uninitialized DVD-RAM disc, it must be formatted (see p. 87). Make sure that the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off.
  • Page 38 Gently push the section indicated “PUSH/ CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block (hand strap), to close the cover. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to “ PHOTO”: An image will appear in the view- finder and disc recognition will start.

  • Page 39: Removing Disc

    Removing Disc Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. A click will be heard, which means that the disc is unlocked and can be removed. Push down the DISC EJECT button. The cover of disc insertion block (hand strap) will open slightly.

  • Page 40: 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 hile holding down the red button at the center of power switch, turn the switch to set it to “...

  • Page 41: Lcd Screen Brightness Adjustment

    LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment Press the LCD BRIGHT button. The “BRIGHT” indicator will light on the screen. (The indicator will go out in approximately 5 seconds.) BRIGHT indicator Use the button to adjust the brightness. Pressing will change the brightness of LCD screen and also move the position of “BRIGHT”...

  • Page 42: Recording Movie

    On/Off. Note: For various functions available during record- ing, see “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 54. Note: Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited be- cause of any defect. Note: The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but the operation will not ”...

  • Page 43: Recording Stills

    Recording Stills This DVD video camera/recorder can record two types of still image on disc - a still to be viewed on TV (MPEG image of 704 × 480 pixels) and a still to be used on PC (JPEG image of 1280 × 960 pixels). Note: Recording of still images is possible only on DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 44: Immediately Checking Recorded Scene

    Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded Scene You can check your recording immediately on the spot. Speaker buttons button Press button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and playback will start from the first image of the scene you have recorded last.

  • Page 45: Search Playback

    Search Playback uring playback, tilt the joystick to left and hold it: Search playback of scenes will start. : Scenes will be visually scanned forward : Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the joystick when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point.

  • Page 46: Searching For Point You Wish To View By Specifying It (Go To)

    Searching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It (Go To) You can specify any point that you want to view in order to search for it. Press the MENU button during playback or playback pause. The “Go To” menu screen will appear.

  • Page 47: Zooming

    Zooming This DVD video camera/recorder can optically zoom in on subject up to 12 powers, digitally multiplied by 20 powers for movie recording and 4 powers for still recording. ove the zoom lever down to “T” control side, and the subject image will gradually become telescopic: Move the zoom lever up to “W”...

  • Page 48: Focusing When Recording Movie

    Focusing When Recording Movie This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: •...

  • Page 49: Manually Focusing Subject During Movie Recording

    Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen and automatically focuses on it. If you want to record by adding special effects or focusing on a subject image off the center of screen, adjust the focus manually.

  • Page 50: Adjusting Exposure Manually

    Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually when the subject is lit from rear or for special effects recording. Press the EXPOSURE button in the recording pause status.

  • Page 51: On-Screen Information

    On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording and playback. Information Display During Recording Recording mode : Movie : Still (with DVD- RAM disc only) : External input still (field) (with DVD- RAM disc only) : External input still (frame) (with DVD-...

  • Page 52: Switching The Information Display Mode

    G Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: ress the DISPLAY button. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: Only the recording mode, status display and warning will appear. The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

  • Page 53: Information Display During Playback

    Information Display During Playback Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ↓ No display G Switching the information display mode ress the DISPLAY button: You can switch the dis- play mode of on-screen information.

  • Page 54: Advanced Techniques

    Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/ recorder. Setting Up Camera Functions Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on the sub- ject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.

  • Page 55: White Balance (Auto/Hold)

    White Balance (Auto/Hold) With this DVD video camera/recorder you can switch the white balance between Auto and Hold. Mode Details of setting On-screen display White balance is Auto always adjusted automatically. White balance time Hold when “Hold” is selected is held. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status.

  • Page 56: Using The Electronic Image Stabilizer (Eis)

    Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status.

  • Page 57: Switching Digital Zoom Off

    Switching Digital Zoom Off When the zoom lever is moved down to “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 48x or 240x specified, digital zoom will automatically kick in when optical 12x zoom range is exceeded. You can set the digital zoom to 48x or 240x for movie recording, or 48x for still recording.

  • Page 58: Setting Up Record Functions

    Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Mode Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “LPCM” (only with DVD-R disc). However, it is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode when you are using a DVD-RAM disc, or in the “FINE”...

  • Page 59: Input Selection

    G Recordable times in each movie quality mode (on one side of disc) Disc used Quality mode DVD-RAM XTRA* approx. 18~60 min FINE approx. 30 min approx. 60 min LPCM — The recordable times are only for reference. * The recordable times will vary depending on recording contents.

  • Page 60: Changing Method For Recording Stills

    Changing Method for Recording Stills You can record stills of externally input images on a DVD-RAM disc in the Frame or Field mode. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with movement. Mode Frame Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, de-...

  • Page 61: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10 seconds after the REC button is pressed. Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear.

  • Page 62: Setting On-Screen Display Output On Or Off

    Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV and operate it while watching the TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor) from the TV screen.

  • Page 63: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off This DVD video camera/recorder will emit sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 64: Turning Record Led On Or Off

    Turning Record LED On or Off You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. 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. Recording indicator Press the MENU button.

  • Page 65: Initializing All Settings To Defaults

    Initializing All Settings to Defaults You can restore all camera menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory). (The date and time will not be reset.) Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear. Use the joystick to choose “Reset”...

  • Page 66: Disc Navigation

    Disc Navigation This section explains about how to edit recorded images using the Disc Navigation function. Before Using 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 67: Functions Available With Disc Navigation

    Using Disc Navigation Functions Available with Disc Navigation Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: G Selecting scene(s) (Select) You can select a scene from all programs or a spe- cific program and start playback from that scene. You can also select adjacent multiple scenes and play back only the selected scenes.
  • Page 68 G Create and Edit Play List You can display all programs or a specific program, select scenes, and create up to 99 original stories (up to 999 scenes in 99 play lists). Program various scenes in a play list to create your own original movie (play list, p. 74). Only the data will be stored in play list.

  • Page 69: Starting Disc Navigation And Interpreting Navigation Screen

    Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation Screen DISC NAVIGATION button Note: Do not proceed with a following step while the disc is being r ecognized or the CHARGE/AC- CESS indicator is blinking. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. The thumbnails for all programs will appear. Note: The DISC NAVIGATION button will not work without a disc inserted.

  • Page 70: Playing Back Scenes

    Playing Back Scenes Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. The thumnails for all programs will appear. Use the joystick to select a scene. The selected scene will be framed. This is called a “cursor”. Press the button. Playback will start from the selected scene, and continue to the last scene on disc.

  • Page 71: Understanding Flow Of Disc Navigation Menu

    Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then the MENU button: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and Disc management will appear. For details on each menu item, see pages explaining each separate function. <When using DVD-RAM disc> Play List Switch (p.

  • Page 72: Program

    Program Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Selecting Program) Since the scenes recorded on this video camera/recorder are collected as “programs” for each recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

  • Page 73: Changing Title Of Program

    Changing Title of Program The recording date/time has initially been attached to any program: You can change the recording date/ time to any desired title. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button and then the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. Use the joystick to choose “Title”...

  • Page 74: Play List

    Play List Creating New Play List Use play list to edit recorded scenes. Use the joystick to select a scene to be pro- grammed in a play list. When selecting multiple scenes, refer to “Select- ing Consecutive Scenes Together” or “Selecting Random Scenes”...

  • Page 75: Switching Play List (Switching To Display Of Each Play List)

    Switching Play List (Switching to Display of Each Play List) If multiple play lists are stored on disc, you can switch the thumbnail display for each play list or switch to the thumbnail display of all programs. Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

  • Page 76: Adding Scenes To Play List

    Adding Scenes to Play List You can later add scenes to the created play list. Display the thumbnails of scenes to be added to the play list, and then press the MENU button. See “Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Data (Selecting Program)”...

  • Page 77: Deleting Scenes From Play List

    Deleting Scenes from Play List Display the “Edit Play List” menu screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 76. From the play list in lower row, point the cur- sor to the scene you want to delete.

  • Page 78: Editing Play List (Deleting Scenes Using Menu)

    Editing Play List (Deleting Scenes Using Menu) If, by mistake, you insert undesired scenes to the play list to be edited in “Editing Play List (Adding Scenes using Menu)” on page 77, or if there are unnecessary scenes in the play list to be edited, you can delete the scenes without exiting the screen for editing play list.

  • Page 79: Changing Title Of Play List

    Changing Title of Play List The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them. At any time you can change the title of play list, which was the recording date/time set on this DVD video camera/recorder. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 80: Scene

    Scene Deleting Scenes Use the joystick to select the scene to be deleted, and then press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. Use the joystick to choose “Delete” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the button.

  • Page 81: Adding Special Effects (Fade)

    Adding Special Effects (Fade) When switching scenes, you can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: White: Fades in from white screen, fades out to white screen Fade Out Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen, Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen Fade Out B/W:...
  • Page 82 Select the scene for adding special effects and press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. Use the joystick to choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Fade”, and then press button. The fade setting screen will appear. The options will appear under IN and OUT: The mark will be attached to the currently selected...

  • Page 83: Combining Multiple Scenes

    Combining Multiple Scenes You can combine multiple scenes into one. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes when combining. Use the joystick to select the scenes to be com- bined, referring to “Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together” on page 70, and then press the MENU button.

  • Page 84: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Move)

    Note: The status bar of scene being played back can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button. Note: If you choose “NO” on the screen for veri- fying division in step 4, division will be canceled. Note: Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points.

  • Page 85: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Skip)

    Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Skip) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. Use the joystick to select a scene to be skipped, and then press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

  • Page 86: Displaying Information Using Menu Screen

    Displaying Information Using Menu Screen You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. Use the joystick to select the scene whose infor- mation you wish to know, and then press the MENU button: The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

  • Page 87: Disc Management

    Disc Management Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc (Capacity) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc. Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear. Use the joystick to choose “Capacity” on the “Disc”...

  • Page 88: Updating Control Information

    Updating Control Information Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder manages information on scenes, such as skip, fade and thumbnails, in a specified manner. If you use another device to edit the video data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this video camera/ recorder, the control information must be updated: It will be automatically updated each time the pages on the thumbnail display screen are turned.

  • Page 89: Finalizing Disc

    Finalizing Disc If you wish to play back the contents recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder using a DVD player, etc. that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc, finalize the disc following the procedure below: Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation menu screen will appear.

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Tv And Viewing

    Connecting to Other Devices This section explains about the connections to another AV device, such as TV, and how to transfer data in DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Viewing on TV Screen Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV and you can play back the recorded video or monitor the video being recorded on the TV screen.

  • Page 91: Viewing On Tv Screen

    DVD video camera/r e corder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inad- vertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than VIDEO”...

  • Page 92: Recording Image From Other Av Devices

    * To S-VIDEO input jack * Note: If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera/recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than “VCR2”.

  • Page 93: Recording Image From Other Camcorder Or Av Device

    Recording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device Set the input selection on the DVD video cam- era/recorder to “LINE”. Switch the input refer- ring to “Input Selec- tion” on page 59. Turn on the connected device, and start play- back of picture.

  • Page 94: Connecting To Your Pc

    Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/recorder to PC Do not plug in or unplug any cables when you are using PC to access the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder: • If you plug in or unplug the PC connection ca- ble or power cable while the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator is blinking, the data on disc may be damaged.

  • Page 95: Capturing Data For Pc

    You can also write video data edited on the PC to disc. See the instruction manual of DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit for details. * There are numerous types of PC, including those personally assembled. Hitachi will occasionally update compatibility information on Internet for PCs with which the PC kit can be operated: See “Conditions for using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC kit”...
  • Page 96 Note: The DVD video camera/recorder con- nected to PC should be used at nor m al room tem- perature. Note: Note that Hitachi does not guarantee op- eration in the following cases: • If connection is made using a cable other than...

  • Page 97: Using Disc On Pc

    Using Disc on PC If your PC is compatible with the disc used, you can immediately use a disc removed from the cartridge or caddy on PC. G Making use of recorded still images (with DVD-RAM disc only) Still images are stored in the “DCIM”–“100HPNX1” folder of disc as JPEG images (1280 ×...

  • Page 98: Subsidiary Information

    Subsidiary Information Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. G Cleaning LCD screen and lens Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.

  • Page 99: Trouble Messages

    Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message ap- pears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Message (1) Error has occurred. Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD video cam- Please restart.
  • Page 100 Message Cannot delete scenes. Scene without control info. Update control information? Disc is full. Cannot add control info. Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now? Disc error has oc- curred. Format the disc now? Disc error has oc- curred. Formatting is not complete.
  • Page 101 Message (1) Data error in a part It is possible that the system cannot normally complete of image file. Repair writing of file when power is turned off for some reason disc now? during recording or editing (deleting, dividing or com- (2) Found error in im- bining scenes, or creating play list).
  • Page 102 Message Cannot move scene in program mode. (1) Disc is not format- ted. If it formats, it be- comes possible to use for camera. (2) However, when you record from PC con- nection terminal, please do not format. (3) Format the disc now? In DVD-R Disc, Video mode of the disc re-...
  • Page 103 Message COPY PROTECTED The video signal input to this DVD video camera/re- corder may be copy-guarded. Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded against copying. Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. CHECK DISC Disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/ recorder has been inserted or disc is damaged.

  • Page 104: 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 Symptom Power turns off im- mediately after be- ing turned on.

  • Page 105: During Recording

    Symptom Battery cannot be Was the CHARGE/ACCESS indicator lit or blinking during charged. charging? The battery might have been attached incorrectly to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/re- corder: Remove the battery, and then attach it again. If a correctly attached battery cannot be charged, the bat- tery is dead: Purchase a new one.

  • Page 106: During Playback

    Symptom Focus is not correct. During playback Symptom Pressing the REC button will not start recording. Pressing the play- back button will not start playback. No playback pic- ture appears on TV screen. English Playback picture is momentarily inter- rupted. Poor playback pic- ture Cause and Correction...
  • Page 107 Symptom Playback picture is Was recording of external input made with “Frame” speci- greatly distorted. fied? Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in record mode settings. No sound Is the TV volume control set correctly? Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the vol- ume on TV.
  • Page 108 Symptom DVD video cam- era/recorder can- not be operated from remote con- trol. Disc cover cannot be closed. Operating sound is heard cyclically. Scene cannot be deleted. English Cause and Correction Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder? Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 109: 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 de- faults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder.

  • Page 110: Major Specifications

    Major Specifications CCD (number of effective pixels) Lens Focal length (converted to 35 mm camera) Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LCD monitor Electronic image stabilizer Shutter speed Flash [using Video Flash (optional)] Self-timer recording External microphone jack Recording mode Maximum DVD-RAM disc* recordable...

  • Page 111: Introduction To Optional Accessories

    Battery system Power consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Operating temperature (humidity) Storage temperature Weight Total weight when recording Provided accessories Introduction to Optional Accessories Camera Accessories Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) Video flash (DZ-FLH3) Power Supplies Battery pack (DZ-BP16) Miscellaneous PC kit [DZ-WINPC3(W)] Lithium-ion...

  • Page 112: To Order In The United States

    To Order in the United States By Phone FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES (Canada only) BY PHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Number 2.5” type liquid crystal display ... 40 240x (Dig.zoom) ... 57 48x (Dig.zoom) ... 57 8 cm DVD-R disc ... 23 8 cm DVD-RAM disc ... 23 AC adapter ... 34 Accessory shoe ... 111 Add (edit) ... 77 All programs ...
  • Page 114 Input source ... 59 Joystick ... 10 Language ... 64 LCD bright button ... 41 Lens cap ... 28 Lens hood ... 48 Lock switch ... 42 Low light (program AE) ... 54 LPCM (video mode) ... 58 Menu button ... 54, 71 MF ...

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