Read This First; About This Manual - Hitachi DZ-MV550A Instruction Manual

Read This First

To guide you, we've included following six 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 "Advanced Techniques" explains
settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for
more advanced usage.
• The section on "Disc Navigation" explains
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalizing DVD-R disc and
initializing DVD-RAM disc.
• 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, proper
cleaning, and troubleshooting.
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. The following text describes the operation assuming that
the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device.

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Displays in this manual
Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen.
Notation of cancel button
Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding
one. The expression "press the C button" will be used in this text.
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Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the
marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function.
Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of
operating both models is identical.
The illustrations of DZ-MV580A are used for the explanation in this text.
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marks beside headings
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,
so it includes two easy ways to find the information
you need:
• A quick index for the information you use most
often (this page).
• A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see page 13-15).
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................................................. 25
Recording Movie .............................................. 49
Playing Back .................................................... 58
Connecting to a TV .......................................... 77
Functions Available with Disc Navigation....... 109
Connecting to PC........................................... 140