Hitachi DZ-MV230A - Camcorder Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 1

    Instruction Manual
  • 2

    For Your Safety
  • 2

    Important Information
  • 2

    Precautions
  • 4

    Important Safeguards
  • 6

    For Ac Adapter
  • 6

    Important Safety Instructions
  • 7

    Read This First
  • 7

    Table of Contents
  • 10

    About This Manual
  • 11

    Checking Provided Accessories
  • 12

    Names of Parts
  • 16

    Viewing Demonstration
  • 17

    Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder
    • 17

      Versatile Functions Available
    • 18

      Recording On Disc
    • 18

      Recording Movie and Still
    • 18

      Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image
    • 18

      Editing in Various Ways On DVD Video Camera/Recorder Alone
    • 18

      Using with Various Devices
  • 19

    Cautions When Using
  • 22

    Cautions When Storing
  • 22

    Suggestions and Restrictions
  • 23

    Discs
    • 24

      Removing and Replacing Disc From/In Cartridge or Caddy
    • 26

      Disc Storage Capacity

• 27

  Setups

  • 27

    Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
    • 27

      Holding DVD Video Camera/Recorder
    • 27

      Attaching Shoulder Strap
    • 28

      Attaching Lens Cap
    • 28

      Attaching Ferrite Cores
    • 29

      Inserting Batteries Into Remote Control
  • 30

    Setting Up the Battery
    • 30

      Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera/Recorder
    • 30

      Removing Battery
  • 31

    Charging Battery
    • 33

      Battery Remaining Level Indicator
  • 34

    Using DVD Video Camera/Recorder
  • 34

    With AC Adapter
  • 35

    Setting Date and Time
    • 36

      Changing Display Format of Date and Time
  • 37

    Inserting and Ejecting Disc
    • 37

      Inserting Disc
    • 39

      Removing Disc

• 40

  Basic Techniques

  • 40

    Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder
    • 40

      Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On
    • 40

      Opening LCD Monitor
    • 41

      LCD Screen Brightness Adjustment
    • 41

      Closing LCD Monitor
    • 41

      Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
  • 42

    Recording Movie
    • 42

      Using External Microphone
  • 43

    Recording Stills
  • 44

    Immediately Checking Recorded Scene
  • 44

    Playing Back
    • 44

      Skip Playback
    • 45

      Search Playback
    • 45

      Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback
    • 46

      Searching for Point You Wish to View By Specifying It (Go To)
  • 47

    Zooming
    • 48

      Focusing When Recording Movie
    • 48

      Macro Recording
  • 49

    Manually Focusing Subject During Movie Recording
  • 50

    Adjusting Exposure Manually
  • 51

    On-Screen Information
    • 51

      Information Display During Recording
    • 52

      Switching the Information Display Mode
    • 53

      Information Display During Playback

• 54

  Advanced Techniques

  • 54

    Setting Up Camera Functions
    • 54

      Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode)
    • 55

      White Balance (Auto/Hold)
    • 56

      Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
    • 57

      Switching Digital Zoom Off
  • 58

    Setting Up Record Functions
    • 58

      Switching Movie Quality Mode
    • 59

      Input Selection
    • 60

      Changing Method for Recording Stills
    • 61

      Self-Timer
    • 62

      Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off
  • 63

    Initial Settings
    • 63

      Switching Operating Sound On or Off
    • 63

      Setting or Releasing Power Save
    • 64

      Turning Record LED On or Off
    • 64

      Changing Display Language
  • 65

    Initializing All Settings to Defaults

• 66

  Disc Navigation

  • 66

    Before Using Disc Navigation
    • 66

      Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/Recorder
  • 67

    Functions Available with Disc Navigation
  • 67

    Using Disc Navigation
    • 69

      Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation Screen
    • 70

      Playing Back Scenes
    • 70

      Selecting Random Scenes
    • 70

      Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together
  • 71

    Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu
  • 72

    Program
    • 72

      Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Selecting Program)
    • 72

      Playing Back Program
    • 73

      Changing Title of Program
  • 74

    Play List
    • 74

      Creating New Play List
    • 75

      Switching Play List (Switching to Display of Each Play List)
    • 75

      Playing Back a Play List
    • 76

      Adding Scenes to Play List
    • 77

      Deleting Scenes From Play List
    • 77

      Editing Play List (Adding Scenes Using Menu)
    • 78

      Editing Play List (Deleting Scenes Using Menu)
    • 78

      Editing Play List (Selecting Scenes Using Menu)
    • 79

      Changing Title of Play List
    • 79

      Deleting Play List
  • 80

    Scene
    • 80

      Deleting Scenes
    • 81

      Adding Special Effects (Fade)
    • 83

      Combining Multiple Scenes
    • 83

      Dividing Movies
    • 84

      Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)
    • 85

      Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Skip)
    • 85

      Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen
    • 86

      Displaying Information Using Menu Screen
  • 87

    Disc Management
    • 87

      Verifying Remaining Free Space On Disc (Capacity)
    • 87

      Initializing DVD-RAM Disc
    • 88

      Updating Control Information
    • 89

      Finalizing Disc
    • 89

      Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
  • 90

    Connecting to a TV and Viewing

• 90

  Connecting to Other Devices

  • 90

    Viewing On TV Screen
    • 90

      Connecting to a TV
    • 91

      Viewing On TV Screen
  • 92

    Recording Image From Other AV Devices
    • 92

      Connecting to Other AV Device
    • 93

      Recording Image From Other Camcorder or AV Device
  • 94

    Cautions When Connecting DVD Video Camera/Recorder to PC
  • 94

    Connecting to Your PC
  • 95

    Capturing Data for PC
    • 95

      Using DZ-WINPC3(W) PC Kit
    • 97

      Using Disc On PC

• 98

  Subsidiary Information

  • 98

    Cleaning
    • 98

      If Dust Adheres to Viewfinder Lens
  • 99

    Trouble Messages
  • 104

    Troubleshooting
    • 105

      During Recording
    • 106

      During Playback
  • 109

    System Reset
  • 110

    Major Specifications
  • 111

    Introduction to Optional Accessories
    • 111

      Camera Accessories
    • 111

      Power Supplies
    • 111

      Miscellaneous
  • 112

    To Order in the United States
    • 112

      By Phone
  • 113

    Index