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1. Menu for record functions Select the photo quality Fine Image Quality setup CENTER RETURN CENTER RETURN CENTER m RETURN E Fe Bed CAMERA Input Source CAMERA Select the receiving image Usually select this option CENTER RETURN D CENTER m RETURN D p 96 E D z Self Timer Self Timer o Select the self timer Cancel the self timer recording CENTER m RETURN CENTER m RETURN Date Setup 3Quick Menu T JQuick Menu od od rT TT iere Ger 9 30 2005 it id 8 00AM enu for date setup Set the current date and time ENTER mRETUAN ENTER RETUAN 68 lnitial Setup JQuick Menu Language English Hr Demo Mode Auto enu for Initial setup gt ENTER RETURN D JQuick Menu ft REI English frig Demo Mode Change the language display gt ENTER RETURN LJQuick Menu IS Demo Mode Select demonstration mode setting CENTER RETURN p 101 EU 1 Language it Change the langui Italiano CENTER RETURN p 154 LJQuick Menu Auto if Demo Mode Off Start demonstration after approx 3 minutes ENTER RETURN p 102 JQuick Menu od t fj Language Ha Demo Mode Reset enu setup is returned to initial state except date ENTER mRETURN Disc
2. 9 00AM Movie 10 20AM Still 11 45AM Still 1 30PM Movie 5 20PM Still 8 00PM Program No 1 Recorded on September 10 RAMI R SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE SWITCH Since the scenes recorded on this DVD 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e Pressing the lf button on the Switch Program 2 Press the MENU button screen will restore the Disc Navigation screen e Ifa DVD RAM or DVD R disc recorded on another device is loaded in this DVD video camera recorder the program may not be a collection of recordings on the same date 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose ee a W e ct Switch Program menu re screen and then press the gt II button CENTER RETURN 4 Select the program to be displayed and then press the II button tch Program All Programs 01 8 30 2005 as 02 9 10 2005 The Disc Navigation 03 9 30 2005 CENTER RETURN screen of the selected CENTER RETURN program will appear EU 9 30 2005 001 008 121 we LE PLAYING BACK PROGRAM PLAY You can play back only the selected program 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 Select the program to be played back and then press the P Il button 2 Press the MENU button Playback wi
3. Note The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off 99 CEDC Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF BEEP O m O Gm OO Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over the REC button is pressed etc Press the MENU button use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Ori Beep on the Initial Setup menu screen and then press the P H TER ER ORAM Note button The Beep setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY POWER SAVE e mn To engage power save If the DVD video camera recorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 minutes it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly 1 Press the MENU 2 Select On or Off and then press the P M button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Note button use Operating Wie e To turn the DVD video camera recorder on again from Menu p 64 to choose ROTTS automatic off activated by the power save function ee mat the a set the power switch to OFF and then set it to CR Tnitial Setup menu Dor TER RETURN RAN e The Power Save setting will not appear in the on screen and then press screen information display
4. 1 Press the MENU button 2 Choose Initial Setup Demo Mode and then press the KH button ry initial Setup Record LED TAuto Demo Mode CENTER m RETURN RAM 3 Press the Ke or DPI button to choose the desired option and then press the P Ill button Auto To start demonstration approx 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera recorder on Off To set demonstration to off Start To start demonstration immediately Press the MENU button again The menu screen will disappear To stop the demonstration midway press the E button The demo mode will end when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off or the DISC EJECT button is pressed down DEA HITACHI Inspire the Next 154 Note e You can press the DISC NAVIGATION button to stop demonstration midway The Disc Navigation screen will appear If you choose Auto the demonstration will not start if a disc is loaded with the power switch set to VW or OD or a card is loaded with the power switch set to H The demonstration function will not work when the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only While the demonstration is being given the recording indicator will blink Terminology DISC PROTECT This disables writing to disc protects disc from writing so that images recorded on DVD RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initiali
5. 160 Cause amp Troubleshooting ee Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs different recording dates cannot of multiple programs Create Playlist first and scenes on the playlist then combine scenes Cannot combine Deselect PHOTO scenes Cannot combine Select multiple scenes Cannot delete scenes Cannot execute Change display category to ALL Cannot execute Unselect multiple scenes Cannot read disc Check dirt crack both sides contrary inserted correctly CANNOT RECORD PHOTOS Cannot replace thumbnail on PHOTO scenes a scenes nnot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999 CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills 29 110 133 Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card Card error has occurred Format the card now Card error has occurred Formatting is not complete Card error Card error has occurred Keep card inside amp restart be combined Create a Playlist first and then combine such Select only movies and combine them Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined and then combine them This may occur when scene that was edited for division etc is to be deleted 110 113 Combine the divided scenes and then delete them 1 3 0 2 3 2 2 This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move scenes with Category VIDEO or PHOTO spec
6. Lithium battery for remote control not provided with DZ MV730A Lens cap Lens cap string Shoulder strap Power cable DC power cord Software CD ROM not provided with DZ MV730A PC connection cable not provided with DZ MV730A Single sided 8 cm DVD R disc not provided with DZ MV730A Disc cleaning cloth 177 Index Numerics DOES EE 92 240x Dig Le EE 56 40x Dio ZOOM een 56 8 cm pare EE EE 24 A ee Eer e Een EE 43 ACCESS PC indicator 49 51 Add edit erana Ee 127 All programs EE 121 Auto program E 86 AUTO OCUS iota a a e 72 AV input output jack wasveccaxe sche teneavevettecnss crextenees T7 B Backlight correction EE 74 BOC BY ee 39 Attaching to DVD video camera recorder 40 CMANGING tere E 39 Recordable time on DVD video camera FECOROGE eeler 41 Removing from DVD video camera leier 40 S tting UP EE 39 BATTERY EJECT DUON NEE 40 EE e ee 100 Black amp White fade 114 BRIQNINGSS n 5ctectetosces cai bct ie S i 98 C Camera Functions Setup ccccsccsseeceeeeeeeeseeees 86 E Le EE EE 133 Card EE e 2 CAD ACI Ae Ne 29 133 KEEN ee E 136 Formats eer EE 132 Handling iine i sd dace hcese ak 2 Quay EE 94 CHARGE indicator Zeene 39 CIGANINO EE 153 Color Level ett 99 Connecting 10 AE T7 Eege E E E de 117 E 124 D Dale and le TE 37 RE EE 3 ee 102 Delete E 128 Delete play liSt geesde eet 130 Delete Scene orrietan ea 110 127 Demo E 154 RER EE 120 le Deen 56 Di
7. 3 Press the MENU button to end the ei setting Pe 4 Open the LCD monitor turn it 180 so that it faces the same direction as the lens The LCD monitor will light white 87 ADJUSTING COLOR WHITE BALANCE This DVD video camera recorder automatically Note adjusts the color of subject Change the white e The white balance mode can be confirmed using the balance setting depending on the recording on screen information conditions e The white balance setting will be stored in memory a On screen Setting content display White balance always None automatically adjusted Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation p 89 even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off Do not block the infrared sensor see Terminology p 155 with hand etc A SCH weather Infrared sensor block Indoor 1 To record under If a tele or wide conversion lens is used the auto incandescent light white balance may not operate depending on the halogen light or bulb recording conditions If this happens set to the mode color type fluorescent to match the recording conditions or manually set the light white balance Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera recorder on If the DVD video camera recorder is turned on with the lens capped the white balance will not work normally Indoor 2 To record under fluorescent ligh
8. Is a fully charged battery attached Is the DVD video camera recorder powered from AC outlet Check 6_ No image in viewfinder Unplug the PC connection cable Does DVD video camera recorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe out was set and Is LCD monitor open played back No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD Press the DISC NAVIGATION button monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera recorder 159 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 Cause amp Troubleshooting Se 1 Data error in a part Itis possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of of image file Repair file when power is turned off for some reason during recording or data now editing deleting dividing or combining scenes or creating play 2 Found error in image list Selecting YES will automatically repair the video file but file Repair data now even if NO is selected the same message will appear when the 3 Data error in all DVD video camera recorder is turned on next time Do not image file Repair all remove the disc while the DVD video camera recorder is data now recognizing it Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function Follow the instructions on screen taking note of the
9. PlayList menu screen and then press the K H button P E S ba o VIER RETUR Switch S All Programs 01 8 30 2005 12 30PM 02 9 10 2005 8 00AM 03 9 12 2005 9 30AM v CENTER m RETURN Editing on play list When making settings on play list such as changing title setting skip adding fade etc use the same procedure for setting on program or scenes Perform these settings referring to the following reference pages PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST PLAY 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Play on the PlayList menu screen and then press the K H button 01 8 30 2005 12 30PM 02 9 10 2005 8 00AM 03 9 12 2005 9 30AM 04 9 20 2005 3 15PM v ENTER m RETURN 4 Use the Switch Playlist screen to select the play list you wish to display and then press the B Il button S01 8 30 2005 12 001 008 Palka ek al el5 ae The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will be displayed Note To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all programs all recorded scenes choose All Programs on the Switch PlayList screen Deleting scene p 110 Changing thumbnail p 116 Setting skip p 115 Adding fade p 114 Combining scenes p 113
10. Reference Symptom Cause and Correction Power does not come on or no operation occurs by pressing button The date and time are incorrect No scene can be deleted Disc cannot be removed Cover will not open DVD video camera recorder cannot be operated from remote control Disc cover cannot be closed Operating sound is heard cyclically Some vibrations are felt These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive This does or slight sound is heard not indicate a fault from mechanism Execute system reset press the RESET button Has the DVD video camera recorder been subjected to impact The DVD video camera recorder could be damaged Consult your dealer Did you detach the battery or AC adapter charger before setting the power switch to OFF Is the battery charged Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter charger and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc 43 44 Did the DVD video camera recorder turn off because the battery remaining level ran out Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter charger set the power switch to OFF and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc 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 Has the DVD video camera recorder been left unused for a long period of time The internal backup memory battery
11. and then set it to M8 O or W again An error message for Repair is only possible when the DVD video camera recorder is repair appears powered by the AC adapter charger Remove the disc and then insert another disc The removed disc can later be repaired by connecting the AC adapter charger Unevenness appears on Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it LCD monitor screen If the LCD monitor is pressed some unevenness will occur Release your hand and leave the LCD monitor for a while Normal display will be restored 168 During playback Symptom Recognition of disc is not complete Pressing the playback button will not start playback No playback picture appears on TV screen Playback picture is momentarily interrupted Poor playback picture Playback picture is greatly distorted Disc Navigation thumbnails do not appear Reference Cause and Correction Is disc dirty Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camera recorder Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera recorder Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder If a scene recorded on this DVD video camera recorder is edited on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder playback may not be possible on this D
12. Do not store the DVD video camera recorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place Dust entering the DVD video camera recorder could cause malfunctions If the humidity is high the lens could be moldy and the DVD video camera recorder could become inoperable It is recommended that you put the DVD video camera recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet etc Do not store the DVD video camera recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations e This could cause malfunctions Detach the battery from the DVD video camera recorder and store it in a cool place e Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera recorder cannot be restored It is recommended that you use DVD RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording Do not use the DVD video camera recorder for professional applications e 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 i
13. OFF to turn the Note DVD video camera reorder off Do not press the reset button with undue force Detach the battery or AC adapter charger 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset button for several seconds All settings will be reset List of setting items rs e a method EE ECER a C C C ECE LCD EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted 174 Lens DZ GX20A F1 8 2 2 DZ MV780A DZ MV730A Thread pitch 0 5 mm f 3 16 1 3 4 4 5 45 mm Filter diameter 1 5 16 34 mm Thread pitch 0 5 mm F1 8 2 3 f 1 8 1 1 4 3 2 32 mm Filter diameter 1 1 4 80 5 mm Thread pitch 0 5 mm F1 6 2 3 Zoom Optical 10x DZ GX20A DZ MV780A Optical 16x DZ MV730A 240x with digital zoom added 40x for still Required minimum illumination 0 3 Ix in Low Light mode 0 2 inch color equivalent to approx 200 000 pixels LCD monitor 2 5 inch color TFT approx 120 000 pixels Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type Shutter speed 1 4 1 4000 second movie Self timer recording Still recording only Major Specifications eee f 1 8 1 1 16 2 78 43 3 mm External microphone jack 3 5 mm stereo mini jack a plug in power type microphone cannot be pear DZ GX20A 1 3 6 inch interlaced DZ MV780A 1 4 5 inch interlaced DZ MV730A 1 6 inch interlaced Total number of
14. SIDE B is the SIDE A marked side The opposite side is the SIDE A recording side SIDE A mark 45 Note When using brand new DVD R disc e f the cover of disc insertion block is open the ACCESS PC indicator will blink when an image is Recognition of the disc displayed on the LCD monitor screen In this case will start E the DVD video camera recorder will not turn off even if The messages on the right E Eer the power switch is set to OFF will appear in sequence by possible to use for camera If the cover remains open after a while the DVD video pressing the P Il button camera recorder will automatically turn off between messages Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter charger is connected to the DVD video camera recorder When recording on this DVD video e If a discharged battery is used the disc cannot be camera recorder inserted or removed Connect a charged battery or When final message ee ea to the DVD video camera Tormatthe discnow Format Disc However when you record e If there is some delay before recording starts refer to appears choose YES from PC connection Check 4 158 and then press the P Il terminal ER on page 5 f please do not format If the disc is not correctly attached to the turntable it button The disc will be we will be difficult to close the cover If this happ
15. e A locked card is loaded e An unusable card is loaded e An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD R disc used An unusable disc is loaded Battery remaining During recording lights in red level The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit O blinks in red During recording pause lights in green During focus lock lights in purple The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit O blinks in red There is no remaining capacity on disc or card blinks in green An attempt to record a copy guarded image is being made blinks in green Note e If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens the LCD screen will display a mirror image left and right reversed e If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens you can also view subject image in the viewfinder e Although you can switch to the manual focus exposure and on screen display modes even during recording with LCD screen facing the same direction as lens they will not appear on the screen e When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180 with the Program AE set to Low Light the monitor screen will light white See page 87 55 CUED Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the T control side with Dig Zoom 40x or 240x specified the digital zoom will be activated midway when optical 10 power is exceeded on DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A or optical 16 power
16. the K H button e The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned 2 Select On or Off and then press the P Il off button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting 100 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 Content The recording indicator will not light even during recording The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera recorder is recording 2 Select On or Off and then press the P M button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Recording indicator Note e The Record LED setting will not appear in the on screen information display The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned Initial Setup off fc ip 1 Press the MENU OO L Dutton use Operating e Specify Record LED Off when recording a subject Menu p 64 to choose 10n behind a glass or water tank that reflects light The Record LED on the Language reflected light of the recording indicator will not be Initial Setup menu recorded screen and then press e Even if Record LED Off is specified the recording the P M button ial will light while the self timer is counting own CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE LANGUAGE You
17. 6 If your TV has an S VIDEO input jack you can connect the S VIDEO plug to it Note e Using S VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status e Insert the AV S input output cable plugs into jacks e Before connecting make sure that the volume on TV straight Obliquely inserting them could damage the is turned down Forgetting this may cause howling jacks see Terminology p 155 from the TV speakers Stereo Type with Stereo Type Monaural Type S VIDEO Jack S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO PS AUDIO ES AUDIO VIDEO C CH VC L nn 2 f white Yellow Yellow ee De See 77 GD J R A CARD VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to Note VCR whichever applicable Video input Adjust the volume of sound on TV The infrared remote control is useful when operating Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to the DVD video camera recorder while viewing an image on TV screen However if you use a Hitachi SE VCR the remote control may inadvertently operate 2 the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera recorder Turn the DVD video camera recorder on To prevent this set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than VCR2 The image that the DVD video camera Information that the DVD video camera recorder is recorder is seeing will appear on the TV recording will appear on the TV screen You can also screen display only part of information or switch off the display Refer
18. Does disc or card have remaining recording space If still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear the disc or card may be damaged Use another disc or card 158 Skip or search playback does DUCE not work well If the temperature inside the DVD video camera recorder is high normal operation may not be possible Turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again for operation e No operation can be performed because the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator on this DVD video camera recorder remains lit or blinking After disc or card is inserted it takes some time until recording is possible Check 4 In the following cases it will take more time than usual until operation is possible Immediately after a disc or card is reinserted When a long time has elapsed since the DVD video camera recorder was turned off last When the temperature is greatly different from the status of previous recording When disc with scratches dirt or fingerprints is inserted When disc is subject to severe vibrations When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn the DVD video camera recorder off No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder No DVD video camera recorder operation CMTE SU Check 5 e Is DVD video camera recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable DZ GX20A DZ MV 780A
19. If the time of deleted scenes stills is quite short the remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc or card remaining indicator The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted see page 118 Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the P I button in step 5 see page 110 The submenu will appear Select re KZ SR Stari urrent ENTER m RETURN RAM ENTER m RETURN RAM Edit Deiere To delete selected scenes Eegeregie To restore the Disc Navigation screen Select Start gt Current To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on at the moment Current gt End To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end DEEN To select all scenes Go To NOP eroriaren To move the cursor to the first scene Soe EE To move the cursor to the last scene Pressing the ll button will restore the screen in step 5 Note Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting some menu items may not appear depending on the setting 111 DIVIDING MOVIES EDIT DIVIDE You can divide a scene into two parts RAM To delete unnecessary portion of scene first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene to be divided 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Mf be EA Mf S ZE Edi
20. Or O Power ON status During playback set the power switch to W or O when using disc or set it to W when using card Turn the switch while holding down the gray button at the right of switch Set to O To record still on DVD RAM disc Power switch 44 Note Once you turn the DVD video camera recorder on to let it recognize the disc you can immediately record or play back by turning the DVD video camera recorder on again However if a long time has elapsed after the disc was inserted it will take some time for the DVD video camera recorder to start because it must recognize the disc again see page 158 It will take some time for the DVD video camera recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on If you turn the DVD video camera recorder on the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera recorder is recognizing the disc or card During this time no operation such as recording can be performed After several seconds the ACCESS indicator will go out and operating the DVD video camera recorder will be possible If the ACCESS indicator does not go out refer to Check 4 on page 158 ACCESS PC indicator When the DVD video camera recorder is turned on the self diagnosis function will work and a message may appear In this case refer to Trouble Messages on page 160 and take corrective action While the ACCESS
21. RETURN RAM CED FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH DVD R DISC The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu See each reference page Disc D Finalize Disc D YN Finalize Disc TRAA Ws ETC f KARIER are el Si Menu for disc Finalize DVD R disc ENTER RETUAN OR ENTER RETURN Others s Cae ad Repeat Play ore aale S Others Menu Select the repeat play Cancel repeat play setting CENTER m RETURN CENTER RETURN CENTER RETURN Note The menu item Finalize Disc will not appear with a finalized DVD R disc FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH CARD The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu See each reference page Quick Menu el AIS e E G Delete selected photo ENC WA for scene TER RETURN CENTER m RETURN S Sg c Vie Card Format QJENTER m RETURN E GT po T ENK x Start slide show ENTER m RETURN 71 CUED Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically autofocus You can also manually fo
22. S CENTER m RETURN RAM D The Move Scenes screen will appear If you are sure you want to move the scene press the P Il button If you want to change the scene selected in step 4 you can do it on this screen 8 Move the 1 mark to the position where you wish to move the scene and then press the KAN button 006 019 sl Ea Select Insert Point Hi ga CENTER RETURN M 9 The screen for verifying move will appear Choose YES and then press the P Il button Move Scene A Move scenes YES ENTER Choose NO to cancel move After Yes or No setting the scene select screen will be restored Repeat steps 7 9 to move another scene 1 OPress the ill button to quit Note e If you press the MENU button before pressing the K H button in step 7 the submenu screen will appear p 111 e You can also move multiple scenes p 106 e Only scenes on play list can be moved 129 RAM 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 T Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Title on the PlayList menu screen and then press the P Il button 4 Use the Playlist Title screen to select
23. Terminology p 155 The date of program will appear on the menu screen of DVD player as a title 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 5 When finalization is complete the Disc Navigation screen of all programs will 2 Press the MENU button appear 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose SELECT ITEM 001 010 Finalize Disc on the Disc menu screen Ee IESSE and then press the P Il button E The disc will be finalized TOP PREV NEXT END 4 Choose YES and then Screen when viewed on DVD player press the P Il button Finalize Disc A Further recording on this disc will be impossible 7 Finalize Apporox 23 min Note YES e Do not finalize a disc recorded on this DVD video ENER camera recorder using any other device e No recording can be done on any DVD R disc that has been finalized e If the disc in the DVD video camera recorder has already been finalized you cannot choose Finalize Disc e The time required to finalize disc that appears on the Finalize Disc screen is only for reference e The shorter the recording time on disc the longer it Will vary depending on the recording time The message showing that the disc is being Ss a will take to finalize it finalized will appear and the disc will then be finalized will appear on the Disc Navigation screen for a finalized disc Fina
24. When the K4 or PPI button is released the photo at that point will be displayed and then the DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status Set the slide show function for continuous display p 137 CUED JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT GO TO 1 Press the MENU button during playback Voss 2 Choose the option point you want to go to and then press the gt Il button lege RETURN ORAM Specifying the point to view 1 Choose Specify in step 2 above and then press the P Il button The screen for specifying the point to go to will appear Position of currently played back image Total recording time of all selected scenes Cursor position 2 Use the Ke PPI lt 4 PP buttons to select the desired time of chosen point Press Kd To select the start Press PPI To select the end Press d or D gt e Press once To move the cursor in 10 second units 1 still units for card e Hold down To move the cursor in 1 minute units 10 still units for card Go to TOP CURRENT END 0 00 00 0 03 26 0 24 24 _ GO TO 0 00 00 OTOP END CENTER m CANCEL When the start of scene is selected J Cursor at current image position Cursor at GO TO position Top To go to the start and enter playback pause End To go to the end of last scene and enter playback pause Specify To go to a specified point and enter playback p
25. camera recorders and DVD recorders that are compatible with DVD RAM disc etc 155 FINALIZE This process makes a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder playable on a DVD player etc that conforms to 8 cm DVD R No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD R 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 limit of the device Howling can be prevented by changing the positional relationship between the DVD video camera recorder and TV or by turning down the volume on TV INFRARED SENSOR This sensor is used to adjust the white balance LASER PICKUP BLOCK This block emits laser beam to a disc and then collects the laser beam reflected from the disc to convert it to an electric signal The block consists of a laser lens receiving element etc LINEAR PCM Audio recording format similar to Dolby Digital However linear PCM does not compress an audio signal but instead samples it and converts it to a digital signal to be recorded Therefore the amount of data used is larger than that of Dolby Digital MultiMediaCard This is a standard of memory
26. contents and then click x at the top right of window The contents displayed on actual screen may Confirm Click be different from those in the figure 22 If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional a message announcing the start for detecting device will appear Click Finish to start the detection of device It may take several minutes for PC to detect the device When detection of the device is complete a message that prompts you to restart will appear Click Yes to restart the PC Installing the software is now complete Note Click e H software that detects computer virus etc has been installed invalidate it 146 Creating DVD Video from DVD RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera Recorder Using DVD MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO you can create a DVD video DVD R disc from the images recorded on this DVD video camera recorder following the procedure below 1 Insert a recorded DVD RAM disc into the Note DVD video camera recorder and connect the e Choose Divide by Chapter in the Option box DVD video camera recorder to the USB Each scene of program recorded on the DVD terminal of PC video camera recorder will be saved as an independent movie file so that export can be executed at high speed If you do not choose 2 Start DVD MovieAlbumSE and edit the Divide by Chapter movie files may be unified images on DVD RAM disc as necessary and re encoded so it may take ti
27. is exceeded on DZ MV730A You can zoom up to 240 power W recording wide area wide angle T recording enlarged image telephoto Press the MENU button choose Dig Zoom on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen and then press the K H button XS Camera Functions Setup White Bal B Dig Zoom TER RETURN GR 2 Choose the desired magnification and then press the P Il button 56 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar When Dig Zoom is Off wo dT When Dig Zoom is On 40x wot Digital zoom range When Dig Zoom is On 240x only in movie recording wo Digital zoom range Note The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera recorder is turned off You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote control to switch the digital zoom setting Pressing the button during movie recording will switch the setting between Off 40x and 240x Pressing the button during photo recording will switch between Off and 40x If you set zoom to 240x when recording photo the digital zoom will be up to 40x When a subject is zoomed it may be momentarily out of focus When digital zoom is engaged the image quality will be rougher MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object
28. ll During recording pause lights in Geh ae green 4 Electronic image stabilizer EIS p 90 When focus locks during photo No display EIS OFF S recording lights in purple wy EISON Ee 5 Manual focus p 72 E WI ET No display Autofocus display in English or German Digital Zoom Off Manual focus WIRT HI display in French or Italian Digital Zoom 40x Manual focus W CTT HI display in Spanish Manual Digital Zoom 240x only in movie focus recording mode 6 Backlight compensation p 74 14 Exposure correction No display Backlight compensation OFF No display Auto Backlight compensation ON TI Manual 7 Microphone filter only in movie recording mode p 90 No display Microphone filter OFF FE Microphone filter ON 53 15 Disc Card type 17 Remaining space on diecleard RAM DVD RAM REM XX Remaining recordable minutes Or DVD R MIN during movie recording nRAM DVD RAM write protected REM XX Number of remaining recordable Pc DVD R disc already finalized on still images during still recording this DVD video camera recorder 18 Remaining battery level p 42 DVD R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video full charge camera recorder e RW SD memory card o Locked SD memory card er low remaining charge No display 4 19 Volume p 58 16 Movie recording quality when using disc p 91 ES Sa The volume can be adj
29. or Card menu With a write protected disc see Terminology p 155 screen and then press the P II button or locked card the remaining space will always be displayed as 0 When using disc When using card Capacity Capacity Approx Approx VIDEO XTRA 17min PHOTO FINE 462 VIDEO FINE 26min PHOTO NORM 924 VIDEO STD 54min PHOTO ECO 1848 PHOTO 996 Capacity 96 Capacity 90 RETURN RETURN 1 With DVD R disc The quality mode first used for recording with disc will appear 2With DVD R disc This will not be displayed 133 HAM UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD RAM 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 If this happens use the Update Control Info function to update the data e When using the AC adapter charger to power the DVD video camera recorder for updating control information make sure that power is not Before You Begin turned off during updating If the DVD video camera recorder is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted the control information will not be updated correctly 1
30. press When a subject image is focused the II indicator will turn purple 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch set the switch to W 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way full press Note e With the DZ GX20A only the built in flash may emit light in a dark area See page 76 e See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera recorder e See Check 2 on p 158 if recording is not possible with Hi 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen p 35 Press the P Il button in recording pause status The recorded scene will be played back 2 Press the lf button to stop playback 23 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 Function DVD RAM disc DVD R disc SD remore card Deleting and editing images o o a ee ee Playing back on other DVD Possible on devices compatible machine Initialization Unnecessary S Unnecessary S Necessary Unnecessary Unnecessary CO Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary lt Functions available x Not available R RAM 1 Can be played back on DVD players with a logo or DVD recorders with a logo Not playable on those machines however if they are not compatible with 8 cm DVD RAM discs 2 Must be finalized see Termi
31. the method of operating both models is identical DZ GX20A illustrations are used in this manual 21 15 Viewfinder p 36 22 23 16 Diopter control p 36 To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder 17 ACCESS PC indicator for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only ACCESS indicator for DZ MV730A only p 7 49 51 Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera recorder is accessed write or read is executed or the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC 18 PHOTO button p 51 19 DISC EJECT button p 45 Press down and release this button to open the disc guide 20 Disc insertion block p 45 BUS ALC 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button p 40 Press this button when removing the battery 22 Battery attachment platform p 40 23 Record button REC p 49 24 LOCK switch p 50 It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to D OCK to the upper position to prevent the power switch in the position from accidentally moving to Q 25 Power switch p 44 26 Hand strap p 31 17 30 31 32 33 34 N V 41 27 QUICK MENU button p 63 To display only the functions that you frequently use simple menus 28 FOCUS button p 72 To switch between manual focus and auto focus 29 MENU button p 84 86 111 Press this button to display the me
32. 4 Not displayed with DVD RAM disc in status The quality mode is displayed in HB status p 94 5 Not displayed in or W status or with external input 6 Displayed with DVD RAM disc in status or W and input selection is set to external signal or S external signal 7 Displayed with DVD RAM disc in Q status or W status 8 Displayed only when input selection is set to camera 9 Not displayed in Quick Menu Date Setup Sais Setup Q td Date Set f Date Mode M D Y if ENTER RETURN RAM Date setting p 37 Display format p 38 LCD EVF Setup 9 SLCD EVF Setup Si Adjust EVF Display Auto ENTER RETURN RAM Adjust p 98 EVF Display p 99 Initial Setup Power Save Off Record LED On Language English Demo Mode Auto NTER_ RETURN RAM Beep p 100 Power save p 100 Recording LED p 101 Language selection p 101 Demo mode p 154 Reset p 102 85 CUED Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin e See page 64 for how to set e No menu screen appears with external input SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE This DVD video camera recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image
33. 50 Recording Stills Note Recording of still images is possible on DVD RAM disc and card ACCESS PC indicator PHOTO button CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap and then point the DVD video camera recorder at subject 2 Turn the DVD camera recorder on When using DVD RAM disc Set the power switch to 0 When using card Set the power switch to W After the ACCESS indicator goes out perform the subsequent operation 3 Check the subject on the screen viewfinder or LCD When using the viewfinder pull it out and close the LCD monitor 4 Press the PHOTO button half way half pressing The DVD video camera recorder will automatically focus on the subject at the center of screen and the II indicator on screen will light in purple the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen 5 Press the PHOTO button all the way full pressing The screen will be black and then the recorded still will be displayed When the II mark appears you can proceed with the next recording while DISC ACCESS or CARD ACCESS is being displayed you cannot proceed with the next recording Note e If you wish to record without locating a subject at the center of screen first locate the subject at the center of screen press the PHOTO button halfway down determine the composition to be recorded and then press the PHOTO button all the way down If you press the PHOTO but
34. Data may be readable or writable from to storage media in this DVD video camera recorder using software other than that provided with this DVD video camera recorder but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation If the PC is started from suspend see Terminology on page 155 or sleep or standby with this DVD video camera recorder connected to the PC the DVD video camera recorder may not be recognized Disconnect the DVD video camera recorder from PC once and restart the PC Multiple DVD video camera recorders cannot be simultaneously connected to PC Use a reference of approx 30 minutes at approx 86 F 30 C or less for operation when connecting this DVD video camera recorder to PC Use a reference of a continuous 30 minutes or less for write operation when using the DVD MovieAlbum copy tool provided with DVD MovieAlobumSE If the temperature of this DVD video camera recorder is too high writing or reading on this DVD video camera recorder may be faulty And in particular note that if an error occurs during writing to DVD R disc the disc will not be usable Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera recorder is not too high 149 Introduction to Video Editing Software The following introduces the software generally available you can use with PC to edit videos recorded on this DVD video camera recorder The information on the product on this page is for reference only Hitachi do
35. If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions clearer images will be recorded 1 Press the MENU button use the K 4 Jk lt lt kk buttons to choose Program AE on the Camera Functions Setup screen and then press the P Il button The options will appear on the right of Program AE 2 Use the b id PPI 44 gt P buttons to choose the desired option and then press the P Ill button The selected option will be set Camera Functions Setup Sal White Bal si DR e Dig Zomm ze Selected AE mode 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting The menu screen will disappear Note e You can check the selected AE mode by the on screen information display However nothing will appear in the Auto mode The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera recorder is turned off When recording in a dark area an after image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod in such cases If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker In this case use the Auto mode for recording 86 Use Id DPI lt lt PP to select and then press P Ill to designate A Auto The camera recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording S Sports Reduces blurring when recording ra
36. Navigation Functions While Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor press the QUICK MENU button The Quick Menu will appear Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu except during recording 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select a scene and then press the QUICK MENU button 69 RAM 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 Quick Menu Ea Edit Divide f a AER V Menu for scene Edit scene Divide scene CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM p 110 Quick Menu oO Edit KON GREET Dect At EWR APIS es d e JAN Delete selected scene CENTER RETURN Q RAM Quick Menu Quick Menu C edit ff VE Fee Scene effect is setup Add fading to the beginning and or end of scene ENTER m RETURN RAM ENTER m RETURN RAM Quick Menu Quick Menu HNE iyo Fee Te K Se CENTER RETURN ORAM CENTER RETURN ORAM p 136 Quick Menu Quick Menu D bY Repeat Play Ou Le ur Cancel repeat play ENTER
37. PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking do not violently open or close the LCD monitor Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it A few moments after the ACCESS PC indicator blinks the cover of disc insertion block will open 2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center to lock it until a click is heard Turntable Push the shaded portion Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera recorder Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens Pickup lens wis Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc The recording side must face the inside DVD video camera recorder 4 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on the cover of disc insertion block to close the cover Then the DVD video camera recorder will automatically recognize the disc While the ACCESS PC indicator is lit do not cut off the power supply and do not subject the DVD video camera recorder to any vibrations or impact ldentifying recording sides of disc Single sided disc The recording side is opposite to the printed label Double sided disc The recording side of SIDE A is opposite to the SIDE A marked side The recording side of
38. Player 0000000 79 PLAYING BACK DVD RAM DIS 79 PLAYING BACK DVD R DIS 79 Recording Dubbing Images cccccceeee 80 RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVIC Bw n ewer eee 80 RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS nniinnanaannnnnnannnennan 82 RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES cif tecesenccyveeracepeniends 83 Advanced Techniques Checking Flow of Normal Men 84 Camera Functions Setting Up Camera Functions oo0000000naneeene 86 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODB 86 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT deed EENEG 87 ADJUSTING COLOR WHITE BALANCE 88 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER ENS RE 90 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION DIGITAL ZOOM 90 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING MIC FILTER aaseaannnooenannneenan 90 Setting Up Record Functions 0 cee 91 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY VIDEO leie NEE 91 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE 16 9 MODE iuie naw idunetccnenettiienereteseateateuunt 92 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE GURL EE 94 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE INPUT SOURCE eege 94 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD DHOTOINPUTI 95 SEL Fe TIE EE 96 SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF OSD OUTPUT 97 LO BI EE 98 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN LCD BRIGHTNESS sccovscas Savendeaceonnenn 98 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF V
39. SHOW CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILES EEN 137 Connecting to PC DZ GX20A DZ MV780A THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TOP 138 Contents on Provided CD ROM 140 Installing Software cceeecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 142 DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 142 INSTALLING SOFTWARE sniisssnnnnneanaaneeenenenne 143 Creating DVD Video from DVD RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera elt 147 Uninstalling Software cccccccccsseseeeeeeeeeees 149 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera Recorder by Connecting It to PC 149 Introduction to Video Editing Software 150 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 151 GAMERA ACCESSORIES Reese 151 POWER SUPPLY EE 151 Removing Disc from Its Package 152 REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM IN ROUND DVD HOLDER eegene 152 REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 153 ET e ae ene eee em eres Me ee tele ia en ae 153 Changing Setting of Demonstration 154 OR dell Tele le EE 155 14 No DVD Video Camera Recorder Operation Check the Following 158 Trouble Messages ENNEN 160 Troubleshooting DEE 167 System ReSCl E 174 Major Gpechficatons 175 To Order in the United States A 178 To Order in the Canada 178 PS EE 179 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD ROM ssssssseseeeeeeeeeennn 181 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in
40. appear thumbnails in the figure meaning the image is unplayable All scenes 1 6 BP Fig 1 Even when the number of pixels is within the above range playback may not be possible depending on the recording status of the digital cameras used DCF Design rule for Camera File system is an integrated image file format of digital cameras Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF It will take some time to When playing back a still Playback will appear Stills with a play back photos on large number of pixels will take some time to appear card 170 When the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC Symptom Cause and Correction page No drive icon appears The DVD video camera recorder is not turned on 44 on PC Check the power supply Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable Turn PC on again and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera recorder to PC Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into this DVD video camera recorder Error occurs in playback If error occurs with USB connection the transfer rate is not of DVD video Camera __ sufficient It is recommended that you use a USB terminal recorder on PC conforming to USB2 0 when connecting the DVD video camera recorder Application is not Turn the PC and DVD video camera recorder off and try again normally run on PC Error occurs during Th
41. appear when a Detail p 120 play list is displayed Fade p 114 Skip p 115 Thumbnail p 116 Start gt Current p 119 Current gt End p 119 All p 119 Play list Switch p 125 Go To Top p 131 Play p 125 End p 131 Create p 124 V Edit p 126 129 Disc Format Disc p 132 Title p 130 D Protect Disc p 133 Delete p 130 Capacity p 133 Update Control Info p 134 Program Switch p 121 Play p 122 Title p 122 Others E Category p 136 All p 136 ETC Repeat Play p 136 VIDEO p 136 PHOTO p 136 On p 136 Off p 136 When using DVD R disc Scene Select p 119 Start gt Current p 119 Detail p 120 Current gt End p 119 All p 119 Program Switch p 121 Disc TT Finalize Disc p 135 Play p 122 A Capacity p 133 Go To Top p 131 W End p 131 Others _ Repeat Play p 136 On p 136 ETC Off p 136 108 When using card Scene Delete mp 110 Lock p 118 Select p 119 Start gt Current p 1 Detail p 120 Current gt End mp p 1 All 19 19 19 Go To Top p 131 Slide Show Start p 137 W End p 131 T Card SN DEES Card p B Capacity p 13 109 Scene DELETING SCENES EDIT DELETE You may want to delete unwanted scenes Scenes on DVD R disc cannot be deleted and menu item Delete will not appear with DVD R
42. by mistake Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Choose NO to cancel protection call Cl SE 2 Press the MENU button After YES or NO E setting the Disc Navigation screen will be restored ARCE fer loa AR 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Protect Disc onthe Disc protect icon Disc menu screen RP and then press the P Il Note button CENTER RETURN Rhi e To release disc protection perform the same procedure as above The screen for verifying the 4 The screen for release of protection will appear EE Protect Disc Choose YES to release the protection veritying protecion e If disc protection has been A on another will appear A Write protect disc device it may not be releasable on this DVD video Es camera recorder Use the original device that Choose YES and protected the disc to release the protection then press the KH button GAD GED A CARD VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACITY You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 Press the W button to quit 2 Press the MENU button The Disc Navigation screen will be restored 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Note Capacity on the Disc
43. can change the language used to display the menu and information The following shows that English is changed to French 1 Press the MENU 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting button use Operating Five g lEnglish Menu p 64 to choose Note Language on the O MERE The language setting will be stored in memory even A E D i Initial Setup menu when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off ENTER RETURN RAM screen and then press the P button 2 Select Francais and then press the KA E uuration Initiale button LED Enrg AR R gl D faut ENTRER RETOUR OR 101 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS RESET You can restore menu settings to defaults initial settings at the factory p 174 Note however that the date time will not be reset Press the MENU button use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Reset on the Initial Setup menu screen and then press the P H eR ARE S button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting PS Initial Setup Note To cancel resetting midway choose NO on the screen for verification in step 2 or press the ll button Demo Mode The screen for verifying reset will appear 2 if you are sure that you wish to reset use the d button to choose YES and then press the KA button roReset Reset YES ENTER The setting i
44. card developed in 1997 The card is 32 mm long x 24 mm wide x 1 4 mm thick and has 7 pins It can be inserted into SD memory card slot and used SCENE Video movie One scene refers to images recorded from one press of REC button until recording is stopped by pressing the REC button again Photo still One scene refers to a single photo recording by pressing the PHOTO button 156 SD MEMORY CARD This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999 The card is 32 mm long x 24 mm wide x 2 1 mm thick and has 9 pins Since the SD memory card was developed based on MultiMediaCard MMC MMC can be inserted into SD memory card slot and used However an SD memory card cannot be inserted in the slot exclusively for MMC SLOT IN TYPE PC PC that has a DVD drive into from which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected without using a tray SUSPENDING PC This function stores the status of PC before it is turned off It will restart the work from the status immediately before PC was turned off when the PC is turned on next time THUMBNAIL This refers to a reduced screen displayed on Disc Navigation in order to identify the recorded image contents UDF2 01 FORMAT UDF stands for Universal Disc Format This is a world standard file format for optical storage defined by OSTA UDF revision 2 0 or 2 01 has been adopted for DVD RAM disc to ensure compatibility with DVD recorders and PCs as well as DVD video camera recorde
45. disc 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene to be deleted 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Edit Delete and then press the P Il button When using card choose Scene Delete and then press the P Il button 5 The Delete Scene screen will appear If you are sure you want to delete the selected scene press the P Il button If you want to change the scene to be deleted you can change it on this screen 6 The screen for verifying deletion will appear Choose YES and then press the P Il button 9 30 2005 8 00 00AM Scene No 005 NDelete scene YES v e jj ENTER O Choose NO to cancel 2A deletion After Yes or No setting the Delete Scene screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes 110 T Press the Hf button to Delete Scene 005 013 quit lett AR LA CENTER EXIT Note If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on DISC NAVIGATION screen and then press the DELETE button on remote control the screen in step 5 will appear To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD RAM disc divide the scene first and then delete the unnecessary part See page 112 If you delete all data on disc or card initializing the disc or card will be recommended see page 132
46. from close up position You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13 16 2 cm from the lens surface magnifying the image to fill the screen 1 Aim the DVD video camera recorder at the Note subject and press the zoom lever to W e Zoom can be used but the subject may not be control side focused depending on the distance to the subject In this case move the zoom to W control side to focus e The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording If the subject image is too dark use additional lighting RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele conversion lens or wide conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide angle effect Filter diameter 34 mm for DZ GX20A or DZ MV730A 30 5 mm for DZ MV780A Thread pitch 0 5 mm When attaching the optional DZ TL1 tele conversion lens or DZ WL1 wide conversion lens use the optional step up ring DZ SR3437 for DZ GX20A or DZ MV730A DZ SR3037 for DZ MV780A see page 151 1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video 2 Remove the cap of conversion lens and screw camera recorder and attach the step up ring the lens into the thread of step up ring over the lens Lens hood Conversion lens Step up ring e Tele conversion lens For stronger telephoto effect e Wide conversion lens For stronger wide angle effect Note e Be careful not to lose the
47. from menu ale of To return to the screen one before press the lf button Pressing the QUICK MENU button again will cause the Quick Menu display to disappear Menu about date setup CENTER RETURN RAM When using the Normal Menu p 85 and Disc Navigation Menu p 108 use the same procedure to choose any menu item and determine the option Note e Pressing the QUICK MENU button during recording will not work e The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx one minute without any operation 64 RAM LE 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 Quick Menu P2Quick Menu T amp VIDEO Mode OI 16 9 Off F AL Input Source CAMERA XTRA 16 9 FINE Input Source Input Source enu for record functions setup CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM Select the movie quality Fine Image Quality CENTER RETURN RAM p 92 d t ch Menu PIQuick Menu VIDEO Mode rt VIDEO Mode 16 9 16 9 Input Source METON 16 9 mode is set Recording by 4 3 CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM p 94 FQuick Menu POQuick Menu DS x D ICAMERA Input Source Input Source S Select the receiving image Usual
48. install it in order to open the on line manuals instruction P manual files for DVD MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver Although the CD ROM may contain a folder or file other than the above they will not be needed on this DVD video camera recorder unless some special instruction is given 140 Read the electronic instruction manuals on PC for complete information on using each software program DVD MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO You can read the instruction manual using either e After installing DVDfunSTUDIO open of the following procedures Programs or All Programs from the e Open the PDF file in Windows Start menu choose Hitachi DVDMASE 4 manuals English folder DVDCAM and DVDfunSTUDIO and then contained on the provided CD ROM open the electronic instruction manual in e After installing DVD MovieAlbumSE open Document folder Programs or All Programs from the Windows Start menu choose Hitachi To read the above manual you will need Adobe DVDCAM and DVD MovieAlbumSE and Acrobat Reader then open Instruction Manual If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not been installed in your PC start AcrobatReader English AR500ENU exe on the provided CD ROM to install it UDF driver DVD RAM driver e After installing the UDF driver DVD RAM driver open Programs or All Programs from the Windows Start menu choose DVD RAM and DVD RAM Driver an
49. is finished the DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status at the final still Pressing the ll button will restore the Disc Navigation screen 137 Connecting to RJ TR THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera recorder to your PC in which the software on the CD ROM provided or generally available software is installed The videos and photos recorded on the DVD video camera recorder can be used on the PC Using on PC the photos recorded on DVD RAM disc or card in this DVD video camera recorder Original disc Application used DVD RAM disc or card recorded on __ Application on which JPEG files can be used this DVD video camera recorder e Open the DCIM 100 HPNX1 folder of DVD RAM disc or card Viewing on PC DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Original disc Application used DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD DVD MovieAlbumSE or generally available playback software video camera recorder conforming to DVD video recording DVD VR format see Terminology p 155 Example PowerDVD produced by CyberLink Viewing on PC DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Original disc Application used DVD R disc recorded and finalized on Generally available playback software compatible with DVD video this DVD video camera recorder see Terminology p 155 Example PowerDVD p
50. of brightness 1 Press the MENU button and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu 2 Choose the option for Flash and decide it 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Camera Functions Setup g Displayed when using DZ GX20A to record photo not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected ENTER RETURN RAM REM 394 Optional Video Flash for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only See Introduction to Optional Accessories on page 151 You can use the optional DZ FLH3 Video Flash p 151 Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use Unavailable for DZ MV730A 76 Note e The built in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash setting it is recommended to return it to Auto after recording with the On or Off setting before turning the DVD video camera recorder off When recording dark subjects the shutter speed will be slower so don t let the camera shake However dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used It is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place The built in Video Flash cannot be used when a conversion lens is attached Specify Flash Off The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of light emitted but the light amount adjustment may be insuffici
51. package Battery model DZ BP14S For DZ GX20A only Portable power supply for this DVD video camera recorder Charge it before use DC power cord When powering the DVD video camera recorder from household AC outlet use this cord to connect the DVD video camera recorder and AC adapter charger Lithium battery model CR2032 To power the remote control For DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only WARNING Keep this battery away from children If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording to protect the lens PC connection cable Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera recorder to PC For DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only Battery model DZ BP7S For DZ MV780A or DZ MV730A only Portable power supply for this DVD video camera recorder Charge it before use on the DVD video camera recorder on TV screen or input or output video from to another video device Single sided 8 cm DVD R disc To record videos movies on this DVD video camera recorder For DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only Disc cleaning cloth Always use this to clean discs AC adapter charger model DZ ACS2 Used to power the DVD video camera recorder from AC outlet or charge battery Use to control the DVD video camera recorder from a distance For DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only Software CD ROM Use this CD ROM when connecting the DVD video cam
52. removed lens hood e With DZ TL1 tele conversion lens the focusing range at T telephoto control side is between approx 16 feet 5 m and infinite e When a conversion lens is attached note that the four corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in on a subject on the W control side wide angle side e When replacing the lens take care not to drop the DVD video camera recorder e Attaching the conversion lens will disable the function of the built in flash for DZ GX20A only Specify Flash Off see page 76 e If a generally available filter is attached do not attach the removed lens hood 57 Playing Back Before You Begin 51 PLAYING BACK T Pc 7 0 0 Of Use Ie DPI 44 BP to select and then press P Il to designate 1 Press the P II button in the recording pause status The DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback mode and the scene you have recorded last will be played back For scene see p 103 and Terminology p 155 When playback is finished the DVD video camera recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on disc If the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes the DVD video camera recorder will automatically return to the recording pause status 2 Press the W button Playback will stop and recording pause status will be restored 58 e Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camer
53. 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 e Reference Symptom Cause and Correction Battery cannot be charged Battery weakens fast The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter charger is blinking Power turns off immediately after being turned on When power is turned on the LCD screen will turn on and off Power goes off unexpectedly Power cannot be turned off Is the ambient temperature too low or too high Charge the battery at 50 86 F 10 30 C Is the battery abnormally hot Remove the battery leave it for a while to cool down then charge it Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter charger Unplug 39 it Has the battery been unused for a long time Remove the battery and then reattach it If the battery is still not charged it may be dead Purchase a new one e If the battery does not charge after you try the above four procedures it may be dead Purchase a new battery Are you using the DVD video camera recorder where the temperature is low A fully charged battery DZ BP14S DZ BP7S DZ BP14SW DZ BP7SW may be discharged sooner than usual at low temperatures Keep extra batteries on hand Battery may be dead The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of time or frequently Purchase a new ba
54. specified When playback of the last scene is finished playback of all scenes will repeat from the first scene If the range for playback has been specified Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat To release Repeat Play Use one of the following 3 methodes to release e Choose Off in step 4 above e Turn the DVD video camera recorder off once e Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc Note e Press the ll button to terminate playback However the Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled e Still images can also be played back repeatedly e Repeat playback will not function when playback is instructed from the recording pause status 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e One still is played for approx 5 seconds 2 Press the MENU button e With slide show playback will start from the first photo on card regardless of the position of cursor e If you press the W button or turn the DVD video 3 Use Operating Menu camera recorder off Slide Show will be canceled p 64 to choose Slide Show Start and then press the KH button CENTER RETURN Start To start a slide show When playback
55. subject and the OI indicator will turn purple Press PHOTO all the way down to record 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch set the switch to ai or O only 8 for DVD R disc Note e When using an unformatted disc format initialize it on this DVD video camera recorder If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera recorder a message will appear Format the disc following the instructions on screen p 46 132 Initializing the DVD RAM disc will erase all the recorded contents Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc e See Check 1 on p 158 if recording is not possible with r e See Check 2 on p 158 if recording is not possible with OQ 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen p 35 After recording is finished press the H button The recorded scene will be played back 2 Press the M button to stop playback 21 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card Photo Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately 1 Connect a power supply p 43 Power cable DC power cord 2 Insert a card p 48 1 Open the LCD monitor p 35 Put ina card 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks and then close the cover of card insertion block 22 3 Start recording p 51 1 Open the LCD monitor p 35 3 Press the PHOTO button half way half
56. the play list whose title you wish to change and then press the P Il button See CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM TITLE on page 122 for how to enter a title CENTER m RETURN DELETING PLAY LIST DELETE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Delete on the PlayList menu screen and then press the P Il button 4 Use the Delete Delete PlayList Playlist screen to select p 7 the play list YOU wish to 01 8 30 2005 12 30PM delete and then press 02 9 10 2005 8 00AM 03 9 12 2005 9 30AM the KA button 04 9 20 2005 3 15PM ENTER RETURN Delete PlayList Ey PlayList No 04 bs 8 30 2005 12 30PM ANdelete PlayList YES 130 5 The screen for verifying exit will appear Choose YES and then press the P I button TITLE at a Park Ainish title setting 6 Press the W button to quit After changing the title the Disc Navigation screen on the play list whose title has been changed will appear gt PLAY GR Note The registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedure RAM 5 The screen for verifying deletion will appear Choose YES and then press the P H button Choose NO to cancel deletion After Yes or No setting the Disc Navigation screen of all programs will be restored Note e Even if you delete a pl
57. video camera recorder to the other video camera Only photos can be recorded No video can be recorded Signal flow To AV input output jack jack of video BW To S VIDEO output i camera etc 2 4 i Ki AV S input output cable provided DVD video camera 8mm video camera VHS video camera etc D A amp c Dm p gt 3 relay adapters generally available Mm O Lk bh d 1 The AV S input output cable provided with this DVD video camera recorder can be directly connected to some video cameras 2 If the video camera to be connected has an S VIDEO output jack you can connect it to the DVD video camera recorder only for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A 1 Set the input source on the DVD video camera recorder to LINE L IN ell 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN Switch the input referring to Input Source on page 94 Choose S LINE to input S VIDEO signal only for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A 2 Turn on the connected device and start playback The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD video camera recorder 3 Press the REC button Recording will start on this DVD video camera recorder The operation of this line input recording is the same as for recording movie GE Note e With DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A using S VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images e Reduce the volume of external input sound
58. 0 pixels standard External input 640 x 480 pixels Audio playback format MPEG Audio layer 2 linear PCM Dolby Digital Recording medium 8 cm DVD RAM disc conforming to DVD RAM Ver 2 1 8 cm DVD R disc conforming to DVD R for General Ver 2 0 SD memory card Video audio input output x1 External microphone input x1 PC connection terminal connected to PC USB port x1 not provided with DZ MV730A Power consumption When recording with LCD monitor off DVD RAM disc used DZ GX20A approx 4 4W in FINE mode DZ MV780A approx 3 8W in FINE mode DZ MV730A approx 3 2W in FINE mode Dimensions approx 2 x 3 9 16 x 5 3 8 W x H x D 51 x 90 x 137 mm excluding projections DZ MV780A approx 2 x 3 3 8 x 4 13 16 51 x 86 x 123 mm excluding projections DZ MV730A approx 2 x 3 1 2 x 5 1 4 51 x 89 x 133 mm excluding projections 176 Operating temperature humidity Storage temperature Weight Total weight when recording Provided accessories 32 104 F 0 40 C less than 80 32 86 F 0 30 C when connected to PC 4 140 F 20 60 C DZ GX20A approx 480 g without battery or disc DZ MV780A approx 420 g without battery or disc DZ MV730A approx 450 g without battery or disc DZ GX20A approx 555 g DZ MV780A approx 475 g DZ MV730A approx 505 g AC adapter charger Battery AV S input output cable Infrared remote control not provided with DZ MV730A
59. 1 115 RAM 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 Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail a a 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button D The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail sete 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be will appear Choose E changed YES and then press the P Il button 3 Press the MENU button Choose NO to cancel 4 Choose Scene switching of thumbnail Effect Thumbnail After Yes or No setting the Change and then press the KAN Skip Thumbnail screen will be restored button fa Thumbnail Repeat steps 5 7 to change the other scenes Se A ae ETC PENTER RETURN 28 Press the lll button to quit 5 The Change Thumbnail screen will Select Thumbnail Point Note a e If you press the MENU button before pressing the appear If you are sure S gt Il button in step 5 the submenu screen will an a the appear See page 111 umonall or the e A thumbnail of still cannot be changed selected scene press the d SEDENTER EE e Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be gt Il button The played back you will not
60. 4 Refer to Disc Card type on page 54 Recording mode fb Will appear when each function is Scene No Repeat play 3 specified On 6 Standard playback ll Playback pause edel be Hiove S rE 00 1 ge gt gt Forward search playback ad Reverse search playback Playback ge KK Forward skip playback SES I4 Reverse skip playback HK Forward frame advance Counter all Reverse frame back Disc type 4 Refer to Playing Back beginning on page 58 Program No or Play List No for how to operate Program or Play Uer The I mark will appear on the first image on disc When using card K Bed mark will appear on the last image Scene No File name Lock Recording date time display Shows the date Slide Show time when recording was started Even when playback starts the date time display will not advance Su MEE np e No display No information will appear However when the mode of playback operation is switched the symbol will appear for approx 3 seconds Recording mode Playback operation Note See Using Disc Navigation on page 103 and later for explanation on program and play list 62 Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera recorder e Quick Menu To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers e Normal Menu To display all menu items for experts p 84 Camera Funct
61. 60 Slide EE 137 Sports Program AE cee ee eee ee 86 Spotlight Program AER 2a cctesscectes dc Sk ege d e 86 STD VIDEO Mode cecccceceesescececeerescesseterereaees 91 Stereo microphone deed naka ise 50 EE ste dere eege 111 Switch play EE 125 Switch program EE 121 T Tele conversion ees geeiert 57 PRIMO CIE 104 MIT GAY NST inian aiaa aa iaaa 130 IEE program eege 122 U UDF2 01 EE ge 149 157 Update Control e EE 134 V Ee RE ME 76 VIDEO Modei ca a na dines et Sada aaa 91 HINES EE 91 STD E E E E EE 91 AINET E E Sas S 91 Video selector E 81 93 157 VOl EE EE EE 58 W Waite UE 88 White fade EE 114 Wide conversion NEE 57 WIG TAG San geet Eege 114 A XTRA VIDEO Mode tee geb ie 91 Z SEENEN sear a S 56 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device CD ROM provided with this product if you agree to the terms herein If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials printed matter external package and all others to your dealer or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer Consult your dealer for any refund on the unused product However if only the package of storage medium is returned no refund is possible This License Agreement certifies that you were granted license in the past License Agreement Arti
62. CARD ACCESS indicator Do not wipe the DVD video camera recorder case with benzene or thinner e The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate e When using a chemical cleaning cloth follow the instructions Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories e For optional accessories observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase e Charge it before using the DVD video camera recorder see page 39 e The battery will discharge as time passes The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own in order to protect its characteristics Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter charger is connected to the DVD video camera recorder Be sure to set the power switch to OFF when turning the DVD video camera recorder off e Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter charger while the DVD video camera recorder is being powered could cause a fault Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time e The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season If you leave the DVD video camera recorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Also do not expose the DVD video camera recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater
63. Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera recorder p 124 Be sure to use the AC adapter charger to power the DVD video camera recorder from AC outlet to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device If you are using a Hitachi VCR using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera recorder may operate the VCR To record dub images from the DVD video camera recorder to Hitachi VCR change the remote control code of VCR to a position other than VCR2 83 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 e Quick Menu To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers p 63 e Normal Menu To display all menu items for experts Camera Functions Press the MENU button while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor The Normal Menu will appear Use the 144 gt Pl 44 PP buttons to select a menu item and then press the K button to choose the option See page 64 for the setting method The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD RAM disc is used Some items will not appear when a DVD R disc or card is used or when no disc is inserted No m
64. Dividing a scene p 112 Copying to card p 117 Changing title p 122 130 Arranging order of scenes p 129 only on play list RAM 4 Use the Start Playlist screen to select the play list to be played back and then press the KH SEN SE The selected play list will be played back from the first scene To cancel playback midway press the lf button The Disc navigation screen of the play list being played back will appear Note If Repeat Play On is specified the play list will be repeatedly played back See page 136 125 RAM ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Edit on the PlayList menu screen and then press the K H button 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish cl to add scenes and then 02 9 10 2005 8 00AM 03 9 12 2005 9 30AM press the P Il button 04 9 20 2005 0 2005 12 30PM 0 2 3 15PM The scenes of the program that was displayed in step 1 will appear in the upper row and the scenes of selected play list will appear in the lower row PlayList No iris ADD EXIT Note If the DISPLAY button is pressed when the thumbnails are displayed the recording date time of the selected scene will appear across the bottom o
65. ELECT button p 106 54 Reverse skip button p 60 47 Reverse search button p 59 55 Forward search button p 59 48 DELETE button p 110 56 Play pause button p 58 49 DISC NAVIGATION button p 103 57 Stop button p 9 58 105 50 DISPLAY button p 62 58 Forward skip button p 60 The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera recorder 19 RAMI R Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc Video and Photo e It is recommended that you use a DVD RAM disc for trial recording Before You Begin since you can delete the recorded contents p 24 You can record both videos and photos on DVD RAM disc only videos on DVD R disc 1 Connect a power supply p 43 Power cable DC power cord 2 Insert a disc p 45 7 Press down the DISC EJECT button once 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the and release it center of disc insertion block to lock it until a click is heard and then close the cover of disc insertion block Do not touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens at this time Disc cover Turntable 3 Start recording p 49 1 Open the LCD monitor p 35 or pull out 3 When recording a video press the REC the viewfinder p 36 button Recording will start Pressing the REC button again will stop recording 8 When recording a photo press the PHOTO button Pressing PHOTO half way half press allows you to focus the
66. EWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen 1 Open the LCD monitor The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger Hook the finger there to open the monitor Range where the LCD monitor can be moved The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90 If the LCD monitor is open 90 it can be tilted with the screen down as much as 90 and can also be tilted with screen up and turned up to 180 so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens If the LCD monitor is turned 180 so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens during recording subject image will also appear in the viewfinder as a mirror image left right reversed Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that you can see the screen easily Note e If no image appears on LCD monitor screen refer to Check 7 on page 159 If LCD monitor lights white refer to page 87 Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90 before changing its vertical angle Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned approximately 180 in close contact with the DVD video camera recorder body Doing this could cause the DVD video camera recorder and LCD monitor to become hot 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera recorder Replace the LCD monito
67. G photo will be recorded along with a photo that conforms to the DVD video recording DVD VR format which is used to be output to TV see Terminology p 155 Only JPEG photos will be recorded on SD memory card Note e No still can be recorded on DVD R disc e Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes when recording photos on card W the quality of photos on card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD RAM disc 30 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 Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera recorder is stable when you press the REC button with your thumb Note Caution Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD video camera recorder Doing this could cause the DVD Do not Iiit the DVD video camera recorder by video camera recorder to fall and be damaged EE Hr viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off the DVD video camera recorder will fall 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP oe e DRE Be sure to pass through the 2 slots Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 At
68. HITACHI Inspire the Next Instruction Manual RAM D VIDEO SS ere we COMPATIBLE DZ GX20A DZ MV780A DZ MV730A DZ MV780A DZ MV730A HITACHI AMERICA LTD HITACHI CANADA LTD HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way 2495 Meadowpine Blvd Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 Mississauga Ontario L5N 6C3 Service Hotline 1 800 HITACHI CANADA 1 800 448 2244 Service Direct 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http dvdcam pc support hitachi ca 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 Be sure to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD ROM i PRINTED WITH The illustrations of DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A are ZF shown only on the front cover of this instruction manual EE p The method for operating the DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A with soy based ink is the same as that for DZ GX20A Printed on recycled paper QR35602 Hitachi Ltd 2005 Printed in Japan OG H 1 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONL
69. Has initializing the disc on Format the disc now PC been interrupted Choose YES and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD video camera recorder Initializing the disc will erase all data on it e See 2 on page 166 Disc error has occurred The disc may be dirty Formatting is not Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints dust etc before complete reusing it or use another disc 26 132 This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which 34 58 Disc error has occurred e Disc error occurred during finalizing and finalizing failed Finalizing is not Replace the disc 135 complete e See 3 on page 166 32 formatting was interrupted midway In this case use another disc 3 Disc error has occurred Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes Keep disc inside amp Turn off the DVD video camera recorder with the disc being used 4 restart in it connect AC adapter charger and then power the DVD video camera recorder again Repair of scenes will be tried 162 Cause amp Troubleshooting ee Disc error e Use another disc e See 3 on page 166 e Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera recorder Initialize the disc or use another disc e Initializing the disc will erase all data on it Disc full Cannot Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc or use another 110 execute disc Disc has no data This m
70. IEWFINDER EVE BRIGHTNESS karan tege 98 SETTING COLOR DENSITY COLOR RE E WE 99 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER EE 99 Mittal Set 100 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OBE BEEP ee 100 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY POWER SAVE 100 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF RECORD LEID 101 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE AIGA GE e 101 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS RESET EE 102 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation ccccccceeeeeeesseeees 103 STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 24xaei cs Scciceedendtese dedaaiat ane 103 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Jescecossaannaasechanteceeennnndesdoateceereceedennens 105 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES naaa00000000an 106 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER WE 106 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAW IGATHO IN EE 107 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 108 SCENE Bene EE e ee 110 DELETING SCENES EDIT DELETE 110 DIVIDING MOVIES EDIT DIVIDE 112 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES EENEG att 113 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES EDIT MOVE ceesecesesesesesesesetesetesevesersesteeees 113 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY EPREGT et 114 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES EFFECT Le EE 115 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS EFFECT THUMDBNAI 116 COPYING STILLS ON DVD RAM DISC TO CARD COP Vise ee 117 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD LOCK 118 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN EE 119 DISPLAYING INFORMATION U
71. IR w 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN TV screen TV screen 97 CUED LCD EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN LCD BRIGHTNESS 1 Press the MENU button use Operating IFC Seiu Menu p 64 to choose K E Adjust on the LCD Adjust T EVF Setup menu CENTER RETURN Gau screen and then choose OENE PD ae LCD Brightness Use Ie DPI 44 PP to select The brightness adjustment bar will appear on Ge the screen 2 Use the lt 4 P gt buttons 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting for adjustment LOD Brightnase l Note Press 44 The brightness setting will be stored in memory even The screen becomes ZB after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off See CCRDIST CENTER ORAM Press DP Brightness aa SE becomes adjustment bar righter SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER EVF BRIGHTNESS 1 Press the MENU 3 Press the MENU button to end the button use Operating Pop adjustment Menu p 64 to choose Adjust on the LCD EE Note EVF Setup menu gt The brightness setting is stored in memory even after screen and then choose Cem ERILEL omu the DVD video camera recorder is turned off EVF Brightness 2 Use the 44 Jk buttons XI LCD EVF Adj for adjustment EVF Briahtnass Press 44 Color Teve The screen becomes Res dimmer COADJUST ENTER Press DP Brig
72. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e It may take time to update the control information if 2 Press the MENU button the disc has many recorded scenes e Even if control information is updated some discs will be unusable on Disc Navigation of this DVD video 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose a dT Update Control Info on the Disc menu screen and then press the P Ill button The screen for verifying Update Control Info will appear 4 Choose YES and then press the P Il button Update Control Info Update Control Info The message for proceeding will appear and then the Disc CET Navigation menu screen will be restored A black screen may appear while the message for updating is displayed Choose NO to cancel updating YES 134 Cl FINALIZING DVD R DISC FINALIZE DISC e Be sure to use the AC adapter charger to power the DVD video camera recorder when finalizing a DVD R disc Finalization cannot be executed Before You Begin using a battery If the DVD video camera recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted incorrect finalization will result and at worst the disc may be damaged If you want to play back a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD disc such as a DVD player etc you must finalize the disc on this DVD video camera recorder See
73. RAM DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited Perform steps 2 4 on page 126 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row Gong E and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted Lat 4 Press the P Il button Edit PlayList CAT Programs 004 014 Repeat steps 3and 4to B Pake 1E delete other scenes Playlist No 02 007 007 Ge Q DELETE MEX IT 5 Press the W button The screen for verifying exit will appear Note e You can also select multiple scenes p 106 e Place the cursor on scene to be deleted and then press the DELETE button on remote control You can also delete the scene on the play list RAM ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited Perform steps 2 4 on page 126 3 From the play list in lower row select the position where you wish to insert a scene 4 select the scenes to be added from the upper row Edit PlayList AII Programs 004 014 Scene to be added PlayList No Insertion position run EXIT 5 Press the MENU button 6 Choose Add and then press the KAN butto
74. ROPERLY DO NOT RECHARGE DISASSEMBLE laws Do not dispose of in fire OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE e Do not short circuit the battery Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers e Keep the battery in a dark cool dry place e The remote control DZ RM4W and lithium battery CR2032 are supplied only with the DZ GX20A and DZ MV780A 33 Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera recorder The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet 5 m q Infrared receiver Note When using the remote control make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light If the infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control the DVD video camera recorder cannot be operated by remote control If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on DVD video camera recorder remote control may not be possible 34 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 The remote control DZ RM4W and lithium battery CR2032 are supplied only with the DZ GX20A and DZ MV780A VI
75. SING MENU SCREEN DETAIL weer dee 120 PROG IAM ee eet 121 WHAT IS PROGRAM E 121 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE SWITCH cesses 121 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM DAY 122 CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM TITLE 122 Play E 124 WHAT IS EE 124 CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE 124 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LTS FG Ee 125 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST PLAY 125 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST EDITING PEAY LISD Geszestectasssedecavebeceunannanecss 126 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LE Eesen 127 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 127 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 128 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 128 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES MOVE 129 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST TITLE 130 DELETING PLAY LIST DELETE 01111010 130 OO Ee E 131 TOP END EEN 131 Disc or Card Management 132 INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD FORMAT DISC FORMAT CARD 132 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING GERGEN 133 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACITY ccccccceecneees 133 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD RAM DISC UPDATE CONTROL INFO 134 FINALIZING DVD R DISC FINALIZE DISC 135 HERE wien ante eee 136 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY CATEGORY 08 136 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY REPEAT PLAY ee 136 SLIDE
76. Software Before You Begin Before installing the UDF driver DVD RAM driver provided with this DVD video camera recorder check to see if another UDF driver has already been installed your PC InstantWrite provided with the DZ WINPC1 DZ WINPC2 or DZ WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi DZ MV100A DVD video camera recorder or with the DZ WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ MV200A DZ MV230A or DZ MV270A DVD video camera recorder If the UDF driver has been installed uninstall it and then install the UDF driver on the provided CD ROM Use Control Panel Add or Remove Programs or Add or Remove Applications to uninstall the UDF driver If any question messages appear that mean This file is not used on another application Do you wish to delete it together during uninstalling click No for all such questions Note e If your PC uses Windows XP or 2000 Professional set the user name to Administrator computer s manager or user name with equivalent authorization log on to PC and then install the software if you do not have authorization consult your system manager e For the software provided with this DVD video camera recorder no program with different version can coexist If any programs with different versions are already installed in your PC uninstall them and then install the software from the provided CD ROM However installing the provided software may disable some fu
77. TO button will not Is the disc write protected or the card locked ee start recording Recording starts but Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it stops immediately Clean the disc If there is still no improvement replace the disc Is some other AV device directly connected to the video audio input output jack of this DVD video camera recorder If the AV device is connected via several other devices such as AV selector the video signal may not be transmitted incorrectly In such a case reduce the number of devices through which the video signal is transmitted or connect AV device directly Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC From some video games or PCs image cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera recorder LCD screen is hard to Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted see Stop recording and adjust the brightness Is the DVD video camera recorder being used outdoors Use the viewfinder When using LCD monitor adjust its angle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight Focus is not correct Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject Focus manually Does MF appear The DVD video camera recorder is set to manual focus Focus the subject manually or release manual focus Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor Adjust the diopter control In cases other than the above set the power switch to OFF
78. URN Q RAM CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM Quick Menu Quick Menu Input Source On o Zei ner Select the self timer Cancel the self timer recording CENTER m RETURN RAM ENTER m RETURN RAM 66 Date Setup Quick Menu oD w B Date Set 9 30 2005 8 00AM Menu for date setup Set the current date and time CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM lnitial Setup p 101 gt RSR fi Pf Language English WEN Language Language i if if enu for Initial setup Change the language display Change the langu CENTER m RETURN RAM ENTER m RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM Quick Menu Quick Menu Quick Menu Quick Menu Uu ix Demo Mode D Demo Mode tt Select demonstration mode Start demonstration after setting approx 3 minutes CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER m RETURN RAM p 102 Quick Menu Menu setup is returned to initial state except date CENTER m RETURN RAM Note No photo can be recorded on DVD R disc 67 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 JQuick Menu Quality FINE d Quality fi Input Source CAMERA ti input Source i Input Source AG Wy Self Timer Off AR M Self Timer Self Timer
79. VD video camera recorder Is TV input selector set correctly Some TVs have multiple video input jacks Check whether the Is the DVD video camera recorder connected to TV correctly Check the connections Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it Clean the disc Was the image input from analog VCR VHS 8 mm and recorded The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC circuit is used for playback Was recording of external input made with Frame specified Specify Field for PHOTO Input in record functions setup Is the TV volume control set correctly Adjust TV volume control and be sure to adjust the volume on TV Was the image recorded from AV input output jack with interference Record image with no noise or disturbance correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks If 78 the DVD video camera recorder is connected to VCR set its input selector to external input LINE 169 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction Photos on card cannot This DVD video camera recorder can play back image data be played back recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical If the pixel data is outside this range blue thumbnails will
80. VD video camera recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment recording may not be possible To prevent this do not insert or eject a DVD R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times Although some models are compatible with the VR mode using DVD R disc this DVD video camera recorder is not compatible with that mode Finalizing DVD R disc Before using the 8 cm DVD R disc provided on this DVD video camera recorder on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD R disc the disc must be finalized on this DVD video camera recorder For the finalizing procedure of 8 cm DVD R disc refer to FINALIZING DVD R DISC FINALIZE DISC p 135 Note e When using an unformatted DVD R disc it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera recorder see page 46 Do not insert a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder but not finalized into a recordable device such as a DVD recorder The recorded data may be damaged except for devices that allow playback of a DVD R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera recorder DVD R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD R disc If you insert
81. VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACITY on page 133 e Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera recorder may not be playable on another device 29 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The pixel size of stills JPEG that can be recorded on this DVD video camera recorder is as follows DZ GX20A 1 600 x 1 200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels DZ MV780A 1 280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels DZ MV730A 640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 pixels The following table shows the file size and quality of one still JPEG recorded on card EE DE DZ GX20A DZ MV780A DZ MV730A FINE Approx 1 024 KB _ Approx 512 KB Approx 128 KB When image quality is prioritized NORM Approx 768 KB Approx 384 KB Approx 64KB Approx 64KB KB Standard quality Standard quality Approx 512 KB Approx 256 KB Approx 32 KB When number of stills is prioritized quality will be slightly inferior Although still images are recorded on DVD RAM disc only in the FINE mode the quality mode can be chosen when recording stills on card p 94 The file size of a photo recorded on DVD RAM disc in status is equal to or larger than that recorded on card using the FINE quality in W JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group JPEG is one of the photo image compression standards It is widely used in digital still cameras since JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC When this DVD video camera recorder records on DVD RAM disc in D status a JPE
82. Y BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER CHARGER DZ ACS2 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD The DVD video camera recorder and AC Identifications of caution marks adapter charger have the following caution This symbol warns the user that marks AN uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause CAUTION electric shock Therefore it is dangerous AN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that pape ae E 8 bg important literature concerning the NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE operation and maintenance of this unit REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED St e SEN ee it should SERVICE PERSONNEL e read carefully to avoid any problems Precautions WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copy Get d LASER PRODUCT right law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher This Class B digital apparatus complies with class than 1 To ensure continued safety do Canadian ICES 003 not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The liquid crystal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than 99 99 of its picture elements pixels are effective but some less than 0 01 may appear as colored brigh
83. a DVD R disc recorded on a DVD video camera recorder other than DZ GX20A DZ MV780A or DZ MV730A and not finalized the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalized EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER e DVD RAM 2 6 GB Ver 1 0 e CD RW DVD R 3 9 GB Ver 1 0 e CD DVD R 4 7 GB for Authoring Ver 2 0 e LD DVD RW e MO DVD RW e MD DVD R e iD DVD ROM Floppy disk DVD Video Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm e CD R CD ROM DVD R double layered Note Discs recorded on PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder If so message This disc cannot be used will appear Also blue thumbnails will appear Fig 1 on page 26 or normal playback will not be possible 25 HANDLING DISCS Using discs DVD RAM and DVD R discs are very delicate recording media Carefully read the following cautions and observe them e Always use a brand new disc when recording important material e Be sure not to touch the recording surface of disc or dirty or scratch it If there is dust scratch dirt on disc or if it is warped the following phenomena may occur Block noise in playback ry image a Momentary stop of l hy playback image rch i Sound interrupted during Be playback or abnormal sound Blue thumbnail display Fig 1 Di
84. a recorder p 49 e Turn the DVD video camera recorder on p 44 CUED Note If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie playback sound will be heard from the speaker Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons O To temporarily stop playback press the I button Press the II button again to restart playback Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start recording again the new image will be recorded after the last scene on disc or card the previous images will not be overwritten Image data edited on PC etc or the recorded image may not appear on this DVD video camera recorder also the recorded sound may not play back depending on the type of image data Image data recorded on another DVD video camera recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this DVD video camera recorder Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some time for the playback image to appear Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking Doing so may damage the card or the data on card GAD J R A CARD PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function p 61 or Disc Navigation function p 103 to play back from the start of disc or card DRAM LE SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback press the 4 or PP button and Note hold it Search playback will start e See page 158 if search playbac
85. a recorder enters the recording pause status but no further recording can be made while DISC ACCESS is being displayed Recording will restart after the message disappears Do not turn power off while message DISC ACCESS is being displayed Take care that power is not interrupted while the ACCESS PC indicator is blinking The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately 3 seconds See page 101 for setting of Record LED recording indicator On Off For various functions available during recording see Setting Up Camera Functions on page 86 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 Each time the DVD video camera recorder enters the recording pause status the counter display will be reset to 0 00 00 It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to the upper position to prevent the power switch in the 8 position from accidentally moving to O position Do not insert a non finalized DVD R disc into another DVD device Doing so could cause the disc to become unusable except in the case of the devices that have a function that can play back a disc that has not been finalized on this DVD video camera recorder When using an unformatted DVD R disc it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera recorder see page 46
86. alcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera recorder which could cause it to operate abnormally Do not expose the DVD video camera recorder to insecticide e Insecticide entering the DVD video camera recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block and in such a case the DVD video camera recorder might not operate normally Turn the DVD video camera recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner e Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera recorder in the usual way e Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera recorder to be faulty e If you have to clean the lens use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs 6 Be careful of moisture condensation e 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 condensation vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets could occur on the lens and or inside the DVD video camera recorder If condensation occurs do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible If condensation occurs on the lens wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Even if the external surface of DVD video camera recorder
87. ally focused see page 72 Objects not in Objects with Objects that the center of little variation are far and screen in brightness near at the such as white same time wall Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign spotlight etc which glares or emits strong light Dark objects Object behind glass with water droplets dirt on it Night view 73 CUED 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 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen a o une Adjust with and CO buttons REM3 0 MIN i l Exposure adjustment bar Note e Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure With auto exposure no indication will appear on the screen 2 Use the buttons to adjust the exposure e The exposure setting will return to Auto when the while viewing the image in the viewfinder or DVD video camera recorder is turned off on the LCD screen CUDD Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark LC 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN The backlight correction icon will appear Note e Pressing the BLC button will a
88. anuary 2005 the time stamp of file viewed on Explorer looks different from the actual recording time The actual recording time will appear for date time indication on playback screen A disc other than DVD RAM is loaded in drive DVD MovieAlobumSE cannot be used for media other than DVD RAM Click the Preference button in the dialog box click the Device Setting tab to choose the drive where DVD RAM disc is loaded in the Drive Select column and then click OK Click the Preference button at top right of DVD MovieAlbumSE screen Click the Device Setting tab to choose the drive where DVD RAM disc is loaded in the Drive Select column and then click OK Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with the USB2 0 card You will need to install the driver provided by USB2 0 card maker in order to operate the USB2 0 card at HS high speed Do not choose Simple Export If you do reading will stop midway 147 47 e If stills are included in the range of export it may take more time because data must be re encoded and read 3 e If Divide by Chapter is not chosen it may take some time because data will be read while being re encoded Exit Windows once and then disconnect the DVD video camera recorder If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional the problem may be solved if you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later Miscellaneous
89. attery remaining level runs out set the power monitor or in the viewfinder switch to OFF to remove the disc see page 42 2 Gently open the cover fully until it stops 3 Remove the disc While pushing down the center portion of turntable pick up the disc holding its edge to remove it Turntable 4 Gently push the section indicated PUSH CLOSE on the cover of disc insertion block to close the cover 47 Inserting and Removing Card 1 Open the LCD monitor Removing Card Push the center of 2 Turn the DVD video camera recorder off card edge The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers 3 Open the cover of card insertion block 4 Inserting Card Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks 5 Close the cover of card insertion block Note e No card is provided with this DVD video camera recorder Buy cards if you need them e See page 29 for the capacity of cards and the number of recordable photos on them 48 Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images and also basic settings on DVD video camera recorder RAMI R Recording Movie Before You Begin recorder Pressing REC once will start recording pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording ACCESS PC indicator 1 Remove the lens cap and then point the DVD video camera recorder at subject 2 T
90. ause See the following for details 3 Press the Il button to enter the selection The DVD video camera recorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status Pressing KH again will start playback To cancel the Go To procedure midway press the W button before going to the specified point Note e If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc Navigation function or SELECT button choosing Top will jump to the beginning of selected scenes p 131 e When multiple scenes are selected the total time of selected scenes will appear in the total recording time display e With card the number of stills will appear at the TOP CURRENT END and GO TO indicators e The cursor may not move at same pitch intervals 61 CUED On Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing OS COOIGRAM 0 00 00 gt O wat 9 27AM 9 30 2005 No display Playback information Recording date time display Switching the information display 1 8 VIDEO or G PHOTO with disc mode Only LJ PHOTO with card Press the DISPLAY button You can switch the ia Program or 5 Play List display mode of on screen information Number of program or play list being played back not displayed when all programs are When using disc __ being played back l
91. ay list the original scenes stored on disc will not be deleted e If any play list is deleted the number of play lists will automatically be revised For example if the No 2 play list is deleted the No 3 play list will become No 2 play list CUED Go To From the Disc Navigation screen you can jump to the first scene or last scene TOP END 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Top or End on the Go To menu screen and then press the KH button 014 014 gt PLAY RAM When End is specified 131 Disc or Card Management INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD FORMAT DISC FORMAT CARD Initializing DVD RAM disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents e Be sure to use the AC adapter charger to power the DVD video camera recorder for initialization If the DVD video camera recorder is turned off during initialization and the initialization is interrupted incorrect initialization will result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be unusable e If you use a brand new DVD R disc message Disc is not formatted will appear Initialize the disc following the subsequent messages Before You Begin p 46 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e If you wish to delete all recorded contents it is 2 Press the MENU button recommended t
92. be able to change its thumbnail Release the skip setting of the scene to selected scene will be played back i change the thumbnail If you want to change the scene whose thumbnail is to be changed you can change it on this screen 6 When the image you want to use as the thumbnail of the scene appears press the SELECT button 116 COPYING STILLS ON DVD RAM DISC TO CARD COPY 1 Set the power switch to 8 or O Note e No movie can be copied 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button e If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt Il button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear 3 Select the still to be copied ae e See Category p 136 to check the stills recorded 4 on DVD RAM disc Press the MENU button e You can also select multiple scenes p 106 e Even if all scenes including movies are selected to 5 Choose Copy on the be copied only stills will be copied Scene menu screen e Data on card cannot be copied to disc and then press the P Il e The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the button same as when you recorded still on disc e Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder may not be copied normally 6 The Copy to card screen will appear If you are sure you want to copy the selected Ag hw be still press the P Il Re Pg exe button CENTER EXIT eau If you want to cha
93. bumSE will automatically end and the Export to Disc screen will appear Click the Start button Program Export Screen 147 8 DVDfunSTUDIO will automatically start Note The following Collect Tool will appear Click e The menu screen created on DVDfunSTUDIO will not OR appear on this DVD video camera recorder Also depending on the written contents the images Losec uma Ki may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder In such cases use a standard DVD player to display the created menu Although DVDfunSTUDIO is compatible with DVD RW and 12 cm 12 cm double layered DVD discs these discs cannot be used on this DVD video camera recorder The following table shows the recordable time on 8 cm DVD R disc from DVDfunSTUDIO Movie quality mode Recordable time on of DVD RAM disc in 8 cm DVD R disc DVD video camera using recorder DVDfunSTUDIO Approx 50 minutes Approx 25 minutes Any scene exported on DVD MovieAlbumSE will be automatically registered on If there are many thumbnails the recordable DVDfunSTUDIO time will be less than that shown in the above You can now change the DVD menu to the table desired style change the title choose the size of disc to be used 8 cm 12 cm 12 cm double layered and the playback method Refer to EE the E EE Although DVDfunSTUDIO can handle a wide screen details image recorded on this DVD video camera recorder as is a wide screen
94. c Techniques Recording Movie 49 Recording SWS EE 51 On Screen Information cccccccceccsesssseeeeeeees 52 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING EEN 52 ZOOMING EE 56 MACRO RECORDING EE 57 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT 57 Playing BACK EEN 58 PLAYING BACK eege EE 58 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR 7N i DA EE E A Oe 59 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE cccccccceee 59 FRAME ADVANCE FRAME BACK SLOW PLAYBACK OF MENU 59 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE saannnsnnononeeeeeennnn 60 PLAYING BACK STI 60 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT GO TO 61 On Screen Information Display 62 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING EE 62 Checking Flow of Quick Menu 63 Camera Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING le TEE 65 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO DS 66 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO ter IR 68 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH DVD RAM DICH 70 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH DVD R DESEN AAA 71 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH CARD EE 71 Manually Focusing GOubiect 72 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 72 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded EXPOSUTE EE 74 Compensating for Backlight c ececeeeeees 74 Using External Microphone esssnnonaannnnnneeenena 75 Built in Video Flash for DZ GX20A only 76 Viewing ON TV Gcreen 77 CONNECTING TO A TN EE 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN c cccecceeeeeee eens 78 Playback on DVD Recorder
95. cle 1 Grant of License Hitachi Ltd grants you the following rights for the following products to be referred to as This Software hereafter that you have obtained with this Agreement a You may use This Software only on a single piece of equipment However if this equipment cannot be used because of mechanical problem you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of equipment b Although This Software contains several components that can be run on computer as independent functions all components are licensed as a single product You may not by any means use these components on different computers at the same time Article 2 Copyrights The copyrights of This Software attached manual etc are owned by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd and are protected by copyright laws in Japan and USA as well as by other intellectual property and international properties Article 3 Other Rights and Limitations a You may not copy This Software or any of the printed materials attached except for duplications to provide back up or storage b Use of This Software by third parties is prohibited whether by transferring renting leasing lending moving or any other measures c You may not decompile or disassemble this Software d Duplication and or distribution of any files on this storage medium for commercial use is prohibited Article 4 Quality Assurance Under no circumstances will Hitachi Ltd Matsushita E
96. cording deletion or editing will be possible on the card Only playback will be possible Terminal Locked status Erasure prevention switch Common cautions for disc and card e It is recommended that you create a backup file for valuable data on hard disk of PC e Do not do the following or the data on disc or card may be damaged or lost Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD video camera recorder off during reading or writing of data Do not use DVD video camera recorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not have printing done at a print lab or DPE service Note This DVD video camera recorder can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard The range of image data playable on this DVD video camera recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD video camera recorder The image data recorded on another device may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder 27 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE VIDEO The recor
97. cus a subject depending on the recording conditions FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally the DVD video camera recorder automatically focuses the subject auto focus but you can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions manual focus Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on screen information e On T tele side approximately 3 2 feet 1 m from lens surface to infinity e On W wide side approximately 13 16 2 cm from lens surface to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording MEF will appear on the screen ell 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN LC Manual Focus icon LUC 2 Press the zoom lever to T control side to Adjust with and buttons zoom in on subject 3 Use the buttons to adjust the focus Note while viewing the image in the viewfinder or Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus on the LCD screen and auto focus With auto focus no indication will appear on the screen Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it If you bring the subject into focus at the W control side focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the T control side to zoom in on the subject Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off When you turn the DVD video camera recorder on next time auto focus will be restored 72 Manually focus the following objects which may not be automatic
98. d disk of PC cannot be disk of PC Copy the data to another DVD RAM disc and then edited on DVD edit it MovieAlbum copy tool Movies are not Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera recorder is recognized by set to 8 or O application in PC 171 The DISC EJECT button is not valid when the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC When the time stamp of file in DVD RAM is viewed on PG it is different from the actual recording time When DVD MovieAlbumSE is started Disc in Drive X cannot be used appears An image that should have been recorded does not appear when DVD MovieAlbumSE is started No USB HS high speed connection even when USB2 0 card is used Executing Export on DVD MovieAlobumSE will interrupt reading midway When executing Export on DVD MovieAloumSE it will take time to read Hardware Removal results in error 172 S Reference Cause and Correction While the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC use Explorer to right click the DVD video camera recorder drive icon and execute Eject If DVD MovieAlbumSE is running clicking the eject button on DVD MovieAlbumSE will open the cover of disc insertion block of this DVD video camera recorder Remove the disc The file system of this DVD video camera recorder is operated on Greenwich Mean Time GMT and time lag information has not been set With Windows as of J
99. d then open How to use DVD RAM disc Requirements of available PC The provided software cannot be used on Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition OS Windows Me 2000 Professional XP Computer IBM PC AT compatible CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Pentium 4 1 8 GHz or higher is recommended Operation with Pentium compatible CPU other than those produced by Intel AMD may not be supported Memory At least 256 MB 512 MB or more is recommended Free space on hard disk At least 400 MB does not include capacity needed to copy or edit video or photo data CD ROM drive used to install software Display adapter video memory of at least 4 MB and display that can display at least 1024 x 768 pixels and 65 536 colors 16 bit colors and is compatible with DirectX 8 1 or higher DirectSound compatible sound card USB One unused port is necessary for this product USB2 0 port is recommended Note Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases Using PC with OS other than Windows Me 2000 Professional XP installed When operated on Pentium compatible CPU other than those produced by Intel or AMD When connected via USB hub Multiprocessor is not supported Even when your PC satisfies the above conditions of available PC malfunction may result or restriction in use may occur depending on the combination of other software in PC or peripheral devices 141 Installing
100. d in the 16 9 mode the Source cannot be input source will not be changeable changed DVD R Disc Video With DVD R disc the movie quality mode and 16 9 mode once mode and 16 9 mode used for recording cannot be changed 28 91 93 cannot be changed END OF DISC The disc is full You cannot record on this disc anymore Prepare another disc or delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc End scene cannot be Division is not possible at the end of scene 112 divided Error occurred Please Abnormality has occurred with the DVD RAM disc to be replace disc or format repaired Initialize the disc before using it or use the another disc disc Initializing the disc will erase all data on it e See 2 on page 166 163 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 finalizing 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 27 this card recorder Use another card JPEG file related to This message will appear when stills recorded on DVD RAM disc scenes are not found using a device other than this DVD video camera recorder are to be copied to card No card Insert a card am 48 No card No card is inserted 48 Please insert card Insert a card NO DISC This message may ap
101. dable time will vary depending on the video recording quality See page 91 for the setting of video recording quality Movie recordable time on one disc on single side when recording only movies Movie recordable time Application Approx 18 min 1 Best quality Approx 30 min 2 High quality Approx 60 min 3 Standard quality 1 Variable bit recording recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically between approx 3 10 Mbps 2 Fixed bit rate Approx 6 Mbps 3 Fixed bit rate Approx 3 Mbps Note e No movie can be recorded on SD memory card e Although the movie quality mode or wide screen 16 9 mode can be changed midway for recording on DVD RAM disc it cannot be changed on DVD R disc once the mode has been selected e If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures the DVD video camera recorder will heat up and the maximum transfer rate will be limited to approx 6 Mbps so the best quality will not be obtainable e If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures normal playback may be impossible Turn the DVD video camera recorder off once wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower and then operate it again RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON DISC Number of recordable stills on one side of disc DZ GX20A Can record up to approx 750 photos DZ MV780A DZ MV730A Can record up to approx 999 photos If the disc still has free space after recording the above max
102. dapter charger can be used around the world An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your local electronics distributor AC 200 240V aE TE gt AC Plug Adapter not supplied CHARGING BATTERY Use the provided AC adapter charger to charge 3 Attach the battery to AC adapter charger the battery Note 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter When charging a battery unplug the DC power cord charger from the DC output jack on AC adapter charger 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet Battery Power cable CHARGE indicator AC adapter charger Kio wall DC output terminal 39 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 Lit Note See Troubleshooting on page 167 when the CHARGE indicator blinks Reference for time required to charge battery at approx 77 F 252C DZ BP14S provided with DZ GX20A DZ BP14SW optional Approx 165 minutes DZ BP7S provided with DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A DZ BP7SW optional Approx 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment Note platform on this DVD video camera recorder e Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientat
103. e E After editing 10 You can easily edit scenes which Create original DVDs on PC is quite difficult with tape p 83 p 147 Using this DVD video camera recorder you can You can create an original DVD using the collect scenes of your child for example on play provided software CD ROM list of Disc Navigation function and create an The created DVD disc can be played back on original movie Then simply play back the play DVD player recorder DVD ROM drive etc list and dub it on VCR or DVD recorder Up to now you had to With a DVD you can repeatedly press simply play it back on this buttons DVD video camera recorder Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder Original DVD being Playback of DVD created 11 Table of Contents Important Iotormmatpon nenene 2 POP Your Sale Veain ee 2 Giele EE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONG 4 Cautions When USING c seceeeeeeeeeeeaeeaeeees 5 Cautions When Giormg 8 Suggestions and Restrictions cccccceseeeeees 8 Read THiS EE 9 About This Manual 9 INTFOCUCTION EE 10 Table of Content cccccccceeessesseeeeeeeseeeeeees 12 Checking Provided Accessories a0000nnenn 15 Names Of PartS EE 16 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc Video ANd Photo 20 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card PROLOG arr pio Pca teceiate oeot tanya eects 22 Discs and Cards ccccceeeeccceseeeee
104. e In White Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen Fade In Wipe Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black Fade In B W Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen Fades out from color screen to Black and White screen screen T Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene for adding special effects 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Mt I hh ZE Effect Fade and SS ect ade then press the P Il Ge Ewe button Ral Thumbnail d 5 The Fade Set screen ENTER 8 will appear If you are sure you want to add the fade effect to the scene press the P Il button If you want to change the scene to which fade is added you can change it on this screen 6 Select the special effects TN for IN and or Fade OUT choose Enter Bone White Wipe BW and then press the P M Ba wite Wipe Bw button Cancel ENTER You can use Ke Jl to move the cursor to IN OUT Enter or Cancel Use 4 P to choose the effect to be added and then press P Ill to set the effect To cancel setting choose Cancel 114 If you choose Enter and press I the Fade Set screen will be restored after a message appears Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other scenes T Press the
105. e division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0 5 seconds Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back no division point can be specified Release the skip for the scene before dividing it If the division point is at a still a message will appear but no division will be made If the division point is at the start or end of a scene a message will appear but no division will be made A movie scene whose recording time is 0 5 seconds or less cannot be divided If free space available on disc is insufficient division will not be possible Delete unnecessary scenes RAM 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 136 Stills cannot be combined 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 6 The screen for verifying combination will ais 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be appear Choose YES ww z combined and then press the KAN A Combine scenes button EE ENTER See page 106 when selecting multiple scenes The two images 3 Press the MENU button appearing on the verification screen are those of the first and last scenes to be combined 4 Choose Scene Choose NO to cancel combination Edit Co
106. e temperature of DVD video camera recorder is too high due writing to disc to continuous operation Disconnect the DVD video camera recorder from PC once remove the disc from the DVD video camera recorder and then turn it off After a few moments connect them again and write to a brand new disc Transfer of images Connect the DVD video camera recorder to another USB terminal stops of PC If your PC is a desktop type it is recommended that you use USB terminal on the back of PC If you are using USB2 0 extended card it is also recommended that you install the newest version driver provided by each USB2 0 card maker DVD RAM R drive built This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD RAM into PC cannot be used R RW of your PC is upgraded or if the UDF driver is uninstalled after the provided However with Windows Me 2000 Professional uninstalling the software has been UDF driver will make it impossible for the JPEG stills recorded on installed DVD RAM of this DVD video camera recorder to be read by the PC DVD R disc cannot be DVD MovieAloumSE does not support playback or data read on played back on DVD DVD R disc Use generally available DVD video playback MovieAloumSE software to play back DVD R disc on PC Error appears when Make sure that your PC display adapter video card conforms to starting DVD DirectX8 1 MovieAloumSE Video written to hard DVD MovieAlobumSE cannot edit DVD VR data stored on har
107. e will be restored and the Date screen and then press Mode has been changed as you designated the KH button 4 Press the MENU button to switch off the The options will appear on the right of Date menu screen Mode The U mark will be attached to the currently selected option Note If the date display format has been changed the display format during playback as well as during recording will also be changed see page 52 38 Setting Up the Battery The DZ BP14S battery provided with DZ GX20A or DZ BP7S battery provided with DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A has not been charged at purchase time Charge it before using the DVD video camera recorder Note e Be sure to use the DZ BP14S DZ BP7S DZ BP14SW optional or DZ BP7SW optional unavailable for DZ GX20A battery for the DVD video camera recorder Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera recorder to malfunction or result in fire e Be sure to use the DZ ACS2 AC adapter charger to charge the battery Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire e Charge the battery at temperatures of 50 86 F 10 30 C e If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter charger is plugged into AC outlet unplug it from the AC outlet wait a few moments and then plug it into the AC outlet again If the CHARGE indicator still does not light the AC adapter charger may be faulty Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer e The AC a
108. each photo playback 105 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes 2 Use the Kd JF lt 4 PP buttons to select the desired scene 3 Press the SELECT button once The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Nate e You can know the status of scenes from the colors of 2 Use the Kd PP 1 44 cursor and bargraph PP buttons to select the LB Daten desired scene Sey Po bee I Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes Yellow Light blue Current cursor position SS gt PLAY Light blue Range of scenes being selected Yellow frame Red Scenes already selected 3 eiert Pressing the II button after selecting scenes will SELECT button for at All Programs 005 014 play back only the selected scenes from the KSE beginning of each least one second Se KJ To cancel a selected scene select the scene to be SE aR canceled and then press the SELECT button The selected scene will Hi sal RR To cancel all selected scenes press the W button i ENTER m CANCEL RAM be doubly framed in e You can also select scenes in reverse from the last yellow and blue Cue eee scene in the range e To release multiple selection press the ll or SELECT yellow and blue button bef
109. eeeeeeseseeeeeeees 24 AVAILABLE DISCS eege ee 24 INFORMATION ON DVD R DIS 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERARECORDER 25 HANDLING DISCS wwisroinscccrnieiets eecssatt eeni 26 DISC CEEANING 6 ceva iaudtas iter onsiewsraerseavntennge 26 AVAILABLE CARDS 27 Storage Capacity on Disc or Gard 28 RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE VIDEO 28 RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON DISC 28 RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON CARD 29 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 30 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera lge EE EN HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER EE 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER GIRA 32 ATTACHING LENS EE 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTRO E 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTRO EE 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SGN a EE A A E AAAS 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER EE 36 SETTING DATE AND TIME 2 lt 00 00000000 e 37 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE NEO 38 Setting Up the Batten 39 CHARGING BATTERY eege eeeee Nee 39 12 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO EECHER eseou 40 REMOVING BATTERY EE 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY cccceeeeeee 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTERCHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera Recorder On CAIN OM EE 44 Inserting and Removing Dtsec 45 INSERTING DISC senshi oy ae aeons 45 REMOVING DISC 47 Inserting and Removing Card 48 Basi
110. ens do formatted not forcibly close the cover this could cause a fault When formatting is Not displayed on DZ but re attach the disc to the turntable correctly complete DVD R disc MV730A e If a single sided disc is inserted into DVD video Video mode and 16 9 camera recorder with the printed label facing the E DE E EE EE v inside an error message will appear Remove the um S disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the will appear see page 163 inside See Trouble Messages on page 160 Press the K button to Formai Disc e When using double sided disc erase the message Recording is possible on both sides of double sided Once formatted a DVD R A Format the disc now disc However when recording or playback on one disc can no longer be side is finished recording or playback will not move E DEE EE FE EE PC automatically to the other side Remove the disc once 8 l from the DVD video camera recorder turn over the even if it has not been disc and insert it again for continued use recorded on this DVD The recording surfaces of double sided disc are likely video camera recorder to become dirtied or scratched Always make sure that there is no dirt or scratch on the recording i surface facing the pickup lens and then use the disc Note taking great care that it is not dirtied or scratched See page 91 for video mode Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any See page 92 for 16 9 mode dirt on disc see pa
111. ent when a subject is too far away or too near The distance for the built in Video Flash to adjust the appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the subject but it is approximately 3 2 8 2 feet 1 2 5 m When recording a close up photo specify Flash Off Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish image 4 will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash While is flashing the video flash will not emit light though the DVD camera recorder is recording Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye Emitting light from Video Flash near human eye could damage the subject s eyesight Especially when recording a baby or small child move the DVD video camera recorder at least 3 2 feet 1 m away Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver in vehicle Doing so could dazzle the driver causing an accident Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is flammable or explosive gas Doing so could cause fire or explosion When the DZ FLH3 is attached to DZ GX20A the built in video flash in DZ GX20A will not operate CUED Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV S input output cable to connect the DVD video camera recorder to a TV as follows 0 Gy A f E f To S VIDEO input jack i To video audio input jacks PAra To AV input output jack AV S input output cable provided
112. enu appears during recording lt Menu screen for setting gt Display of selected setup item Scamera Functions Setup SH W White Bal EIS Dig Zoom MIC Filter Selection of setup items Options settable Camera Functions Setup o gt Record Functions Setup Date Setup LCD EVF Setup D Initial Setup Display of disc or card being used p 54 Guide display Functions settable 84 Flow of Normal Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function Camera Functions Setup eSCamera Functions Setup Aa Program AE Auto fe EIS On Dig Zoom 40x Be WE MIC Filter Off CENTER RETURN RAM Program AE p 86 White balance p 88 EIS p 90 Digital zoom p 56 Microphone filter p 90 Flash p 76 1 Not displayed when DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A is in O or W status 2 Displayed only in Wi status 3 Displayed when DZ GX20A is recording a photo not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected Record Functions Setup CSRecord Functions Setup d VIDEO Mode F INE 16 9 Off Input Source CAMERA OSD Out put On ENTER RETURN QRAM Movie quality p 91 16 95 p 92 Input selection p 94 External still input p 95 Self timer 7 p 96 On screen information display output p 97
113. er is consumed at the same level as during recording If when you specify Power Save On the recording pause status continues for approximately 5 minutes the DVD video camera recorder will automatically turn off To set or release power save see TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY POWER SAVE on page 100 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 Note Be sure to use the specified AC adapter charger DZ ACS2 to power the DVD video camera recorder Using other AC adapter chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire DC power cord 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter charger 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter charger 4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera recorder 43 Turning DVD Video Camera Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch set the switch according to each recording function Set to OFF The DVD video camera recorder will turn off Set to i To record still on SD memory card Set to 8 To record movie on DVD RAM or DVD R disc
114. er video device as follows Signal flow To S VIDEO e To video audio output jacks To AV input output jack output jack of VCR etc AV S input output cable provided Zi If you are using DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A and the connected AV device has an S VIDEO output jack you can connect the S VIDEO jack of AV S input output cable 1 Set the input source on 3 Press the REC button the DVD video camera e EI recorder to LINE L T Recording will start on this DVD video IN camera recorder The operation of this line input recording is Switch the input the same as for recording movie referring to Input Source on page 94 Choose S LINE to input S VIDEO signal only for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A 2 Turn on the connected device and start playback The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD video camera recorder 80 Press the PHOTO button when recording a photo Note If you operate the DVD video camera recorder connected to another device always power the camera recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter charger 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 With DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A using S VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images T
115. era Get to know your DVD video camera recorder by recorder for more advanced usage using this manual and get to know Hitachi We e The section on Disc Navigation explains appreciate your business editing with Disc Navigation Refer to this Quick Ind section when finalizing DVD R disc and E d E initializing DVD RAM disc LEE RI 24 e The section on Connecting to PC explains Recording Wa EE 49 the contents of provided CD ROM and how to Playing Back 58 install the software included Connecting to a KEE 77 e Subsidiary Information includes an introduction to products sold separately proper cleaning and troubleshooting Functions Available with Disc Navigation 107 Connecting to PO I an 138 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 101 About This Manual 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 W button will be used in t
116. era recorder to PC For DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only 15 Names of Parts a A Ww N Inside the cover Light receiving sensor for DZ GX20A only This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built in flash Take care not to block with hand etc during recording Flash for DZ GX20A only p 76 Lens cap string attachment hole p 32 Stereo microphone p 75 Recording indicator p 101 The red indicator will light during recording Infrared receiver p 34 When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera recorder this receiver will receive the infrared signal Optical 10x zoom lens for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only Optical 16x zoom lens for DZ MV730A only p 56 Lens hood p 57 Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele conversion or wide conversion lens 16 14 9 Zoom lever p 56 Push the lever to the T side for telephoto or to the W side for wide angle 10 Accessory shoe For DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only The optional video flash can be attached here See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details 11 PC connection terminal TO PC p 149 for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only 12 AV input output jack p 77 80 13 External microphone jack p 75 14 2 5 type liquid crystal display inside p 35 Although the external appearances of DZ GX20A DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A are different
117. es not guarantee or endorse the operation of a given product Contact the software company for any inquiries on the specifications and operation requirements of the product For Mac PIXELA CORPORATION Pixe VRF Browser Information on product http www pixela 1 com vrf_browser htm You can capture videos recorded on a DVD RAM disc using this DVD video camera recorder into a Mac and edit them capturing videos recorded on DVD R is not possible Note e This DVD video camera recorder cannot be connected to a Mac via USB When using a DVD RAM disc recorded using this DVD video camera recorder on Mac it is recommended that you use the DVD Multi or DVD RAM drive of the above PIXELA CORPORATION e A DVD RAM disc written using the above software may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder In such a case play it back on a generally available DVD recorder DVD player or PC e The information on this page is as of January 2005 The name and specifications of a product may change Visit the above website for the latest information 150 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens DZ WL1 Tele conversion lens DZ TL1 lt C gt G ST Video flash DZ FLH3 Step up ring DZ SR3437 for DZ GX20A or DZ MV730A DZ SR3037 for DZ MV780A SZ e When using camera accessories be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory When attach
118. essage will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded Disc has no Play List Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this scenes Delete scenes DVD video camera recorder To release this case use a device that has executed software protect Disc is full Cannot add The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be control info entered so the control information for generating thumbnails 110 113 cannot be added Combine several scenes or delete them Disc is not formatted Has the disc been initialized on a PC Format the disc now Choose YES and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD video camera recorder Initialization will delete all data on the disc See 2 on page 166 Drive overheat Please The temperature inside the DVD video camera recorder is too retry later high and reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed normally AA Turn the DVD video camera recorder off and wait for a while The temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD video camera recorder is placed in a well ventilated spot DVD R Disc 16 9 mode With DVD R disc the setting of 16 9 mode will not be possible cannot be changed when the Video mode is STD when Video mode is STD DVD R Disc Input Once a DVD R disc has been recorde
119. etc Repeat play RAM You can repeatedly play back programs 136 Slide show You can play back stills continuously Remaining display The remaining recordable movie time Capacity GYD GED CELE or number of recordable stills is displayed Disc protection You can protect the DVD RAM disc to 133 prevent deletion or editing by mistake Deleting scene You can delete unnecessary scenes Scene lock You can lock any scene so that it will CARD not be deleted by mistake Essential scenes are thereby protected and recording another still is possible Note Setting special effects to scenes fade skip thumbnail are unique to this DVD video camera recorder When a disc with any effects set on this DVD video camera recorder is directly played back on a DVD recorder player or read into PC the set effect results will not be reflected in the playback or reading To reflect the set effect results connect both devices using the AV S input output cable and then perform recording Dubbing p 83 107 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 84 Refer to pages indicated for details of settings When using DVD RAM disc Scene Edit p 110 Divide p 112 Effect p 114 Delete p 110 Copy p 117 z Combine p 113 Select p 119 Move p 113 Will
120. f screen Press DISPLAY button again to restore the previous screen Edit PlayList G All Programs 004 014 PlayList No EIRA 8 30 2005 12 30 00PM Recording date time 126 5 Press the PPI button to move the cursor to the lower row and press the 4 or PP button to select the point where the scene is to be inserted ayList Scene to be added an Sine za Insertion position OAD EXIT 1 Number of scene before insertion position cursor 2 Number of all scenes on play list 6 Press the I 4 button to move the cursor to the upper row and press the 4 or PP button to point the cursor to the scene to be added T Press the P I button to copy the scene After adding scenes is completed the edited play list will appear Repeat steps 5 7 to add other scenes 8 Press the W button The screen for verifying exit will appear Note e The cursor shows the position where the scene is to be added You can also select multiple scenes p 106 Pressing ll in the middle of adding scenes will display the screen for verifying an exit from Edit PlayList Choose YES to exit the edition of play list Choosing NO will restore the Edit PlayList screen If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6 the submenu screen for editing play list will appear You can also use this submenu to add scenes see page 111
121. following cautions Repair will normally be complete in several minutes but it may take longer up to one hour Be sure to use the AC adapter charger to power the DVD video camera recorder when repairing data Repair is not possible using a battery If a battery has been attached turn the power switch off once connect the AC adapter charger and then start repairing Data may not be repaired depending on the timing when power was turned off Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another recorder is mixed in The repaired data may be different from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of defective portion Since the date time for repair is added to the repaired data only the corrected portion for partial repair the original date time information will be lost Since all movies and then all stills are repaired the order of recorded contents will be lost in case of message 2 3 only See 1 on page 166 1 Disc is not DVD R disc that was not initialized for camera use was inserted formatted If it formats it becomes possible to use for camera 2 However when you record from PC connection terminal please do not format 3 Format the disc now Battery is almost empty Replace with a charged battery or use AC adapter charger to Replace it power the DVD video camera recorder Cannot combine scene Unless consecutive scenes are selected they cannot be combined 113
122. ge or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below Pan the DVD video camera recorder as slowly as possible Block noise is likely to appear in the STD mode e If there is a complicated pattern in background as in following figure on left e If the DVD video camera recorder is moved excessively or quickly e If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera recorder is not moving Image when block like noise occurs Image without block like noise 91 we LE 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 specified 16 9 Off specified aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 1 Press the MENU button choose 16 9 on the 2 Choose On and then press the P Il button Record Setup Functions menu screen and then press the P Il button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting SRecord Functions Setup Si VIDEO Mode CR 10n p ff Input Source Ag N OSD Output CENTER RETURN RAM KH 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN E 16 9 mode icon When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later specify 16 9 Off Recording with 16 9 On specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direct
123. ge 26 When recording data from PC for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only While the above messages are being displayed press the W button or when message Format the disc now appears choose NO and then press the K I button However if data from PC has not yet been recorded the disc can be made usable on this DVD video camera recorder When inserting the disc into this DVD video camera recorder the same message will appear If you wish to use it on this DVD video camera recorder choose YES Note Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record data created using the application DVDfunSTUDIO of PC 46 REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC Note EJECT button once and e Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC release it adapter charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely turned off If you do the disc cover will not open If this happens reattach the battery or AC adapter charger push down the DISC EJECT button once and then release it e Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD RAM or DVD R disc into the disc insertion block Doing so In a moment the cover of disc insertion block will open If the DVD video could cause malfunctions camera recorder is on e When inserting or removing the disc BE SURE NOT at this time the to look into the lens in laser pickup Doing so could EJECT indicator will blink on the LCD damage your eyesight e If the b
124. has dried condensation may remain inside Turn the DVD video camera recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1 2 hours before using it again Do not use the DVD video camera recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time This DVD video camera recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera monitor If you use it for a long continuous period of time the temperature of DVD video camera recorder could exceed the limit and the recording playback operation may slow down or other faults could occur If this happens turn it off and wait for a while before using it again Do not turn the DVD video camera recorder off while the ACCESS PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking The ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card or being read from it At this time do not do any of the following so as not to damage the data Remove battery Disconnect AC adapter charger Plug or unplug PC connection cable Remove disc or card Subject DVD video camera recorder to severe vibrations or impact Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS PC indicator If you turn the DVD video camera recorder off while the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically see page 160
125. hat conform to DCF e Pressing the PP button will display information on the following scene pressing the da button will display information on the preceding scene 5 Press the lll button to quit 120 Note e If multiple scenes have been selected the total recording time of the selected scenes total number in case of stills will appear When using disc Detail VIDEO 1min43sec XTRA Omin Der 2scenes Oscenes Oscenes Oscenes is STD Omin Osec 1 imin Osec WEI PHOTO 0 m RETURN FINE 1min43sec 2scenes 1 Number of scenes whose quality mode is unknown This will appear when the disc has a scene recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder only if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown Also this will not appear when a DVD R disc is used 2 This will not appear with DVD R disc since no still image can be recorded on it When using card Res Scene No 6 aes BAA 9 27 2005 12 50 00PM E Scene No 7 da 9 30 2005 8 00 00AM Scenes 2 RETURN e If a DVD R disc recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder is inserted already finalized no scene information will appear Program WHAT IS PROGRAM Program 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
126. hat you use initialization which will delete all the scenes in much less time than using the scene delete function Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on disc or card Be careful not to delete data by mistake It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Format Disc or Format Card on the Disc or Card menu screen and then press the K H button scratches or dirt Such a disc cannot be used p 26 e This DVD video camera recorder may not recognize The screen for verifying Format Disc or some discs or cards that have been initialized on PC Format Card will appear ora Gen other than this DVD video Camera recorder If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD 4 Choose YES and then EES the KP video camera recorder when it is connected to PC via button PC connection cable the disc or card may not be initialized and may be unusable on this DVD video Choose NO to cancel initialization camera recorder for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only Format Disc Format Card ATI data will be deleted All data will be deleted Format the disc now Format the card now YES YES ENTER When using When using card DVD RAM disc 132 RAM PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING PROTECT DISC You can protect a DVD RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited
127. he DZ MV730A cannot record S VIDEO input Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from the built in speaker The loud volume may cause noise to enter the recorded image The recorded contents can be played back in the same manner as when playing back camera images recorded on this DVD video camera recorder The Input Source setting will return to CAMERA whenever DVD video camera recorder is turned off Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy guard signal to protect the copyright except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment COPY PROTECTED appears in these images They cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video LD recorded video tapes some parts of digital satellite broadcasts etc If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD video camera recorder is present even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy guard signal the input image may not be recorded normally If the input signal is interrupted by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using video selector see Terminology p 155 normal recording cannot be performed 1 RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record dub images from other video cameras on a DVD RAM disc or card in DVD video camera recorder Use the AV S input output cable provided to connect the DVD
128. heard from the built in speaker The loud volume may cause noise to enter the recorded image e Still images can also be recorded on DVD RAM disc or card See SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD PHOTO INPUT on page 95 for details and Recording Stills on page 51 for how to record still images RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record dub images played back on this DVD video camera recorder on other video devices Use the AV S input output cable provided to connect the DVD video camera recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure Signal flow To AV input output jack AV S input output cable provided 6 To S VIDEO t t To video audio input jack of input jacks VCR etc If the video device to be connected has an S VIDEO input jack you can connect it to the DVD video camera recorder T Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select a scene to be played back 3 Set the channel of the connected video device to an external input 4 Press the playback e button on this DVD video camera recorder and the record button on connected device The DVD video camera recorder will start playback and the recorded device will record dub it Note e Using an S VIDEO jack will deliver clearer images e Audio is heard from the speaker If the volume is too high noise may enter the dubbed image It is recommended that you use
129. his text oco GB and marks beside headings 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 GX20A DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A are different the method of operating these models is identical The illustrations of DZ GX20A are used for the explanation in this text de Introduction You can start recording immediately after stopping playback p 49 58 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 Ve Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording overwrite will not occur You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes p 105 You do not need to rewind unlike recorders using tape You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back using Disc Navigation function Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie p 124 You can delete unnecessary scenes move any scenes etc and create your original movie work Play List Before editing a G Si
130. htness See becomes adjustment bar rignter 98 SETTING COLOR DENSITY COLOR LEVEL You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder 1 Press the MENU d f ICSLCD EVF Setup button use Operating LCD EVF Setu Menu p 64 to choose amp Adjust on the LCD st isplay EVF Setup menu ENTER RETURN eau screen and then choose ENTER RETURN ORAM Color Level The color density adjustment bar will appear on the screen 2 Use the da kk buttons for adjustment ORT Press 44 mg For lighter color Press PP For denser color Color density adjustment bar 3 Press the MENU button Note e The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen or viewfinder is changed the brightness or density of the recorded image itself will not change ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 1 Press the MENU s PQLCD EVF Setup button use Operating PSLCD EVF Setup amp Menu p 64 to choose ei EVF Display on the S LCD EVE Setup EIER ENTER RETURN ou menu screen CENTER RETURN QRAM 2 Choose On and decide it 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Images will always appear in the viewfinder regardless of whether the LCD monitor is open closed
131. ided with this DVD video camera recorder Languages compatible with each software program e DVD MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO and UDF driver DVD RAM driver can handle Japanese English German French Spanish Italian and Chinese simplified e 3D TitleSTUDIO provided with DVD MovieAlbumSE can handle Japanese and English e When installing the provided software the language on your Windows will automatically be installed If your Windows is run on a language other than the above the English version will be installed 139 Contents on Provided CD ROM The CD ROM supplied with the DVD video camera recorder contains the following folders To refer to the contents of CD ROM set the CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of PC right click the CD ROM icon and choose Open Kal USECH Contains the DVD MovieAlbumSE see page 143 for installation Be EMA Es You can use DVD MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD RAM disc and create a 3D title Contains the DVDfunSTUDIO see page 144 for installation OY Otune You can use DVDfunSTUDIO to create a DVD Video disc from movies edited on DVD MovieAlbumSE j Contains the UDF driver see page 144 for installation UDF Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on DVD RAM disc on your PC Contains the Acrobat Reader see page 141 for installation If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC you will need to AcrabatReader ae
132. ified Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple scenes were selected Error occurred while the disc was being recognized Make sure that there is no scratch or dirt on disc that the surface back of disc is not reversed and that the disc is firmly pushed against the turntable See 3 on page 166 for troubleshooting Are you using DVD R disc You cannot record still image on DVD R disc recordable of still images from PC Use DVD RAM disc to record still images The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed Select a movie Was the card formatted on PC Was formatting interrupted midway When using the card on this DVD video camera recorder choose YES and format it The card may be damaged Use another card e The card terminals may be dirty Wipe off dirt and try the card again or use another card e Data other than still image may be included Use another card 43 44 161 Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes Turn off the DVD video camera recorder with the card being used inside connect the AC adapter charger and then power the DVD video camera recorder again Repair of scenes will be attempted 13 13 13 6 6 4 16 19 2 7 D Message Cause amp Troubleshooting page Card full Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card No more recording on this card can be done Delete unnecessary 29 110 stills or use another card Card ful
133. image recorded in the STD mode 9 Click the Burn button Writing to DVD R disc of this DVD video camera recorder must be re will start When writing is complete a DVD encoded video disc will be created Then the disc cover of this DVD video camera recorder will open automatically A DVD video can be created from MPEG files on PC using DVDfunSTUDIO but it may not be playable on 148 Uninstalling Software To uninstall delete any provided software that has been installed use Control Panel to open Add or Remove Applications choose the applications to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications and then click the Change Remove button Note After uninstalling software be sure to restart the PC Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera Recorder by Connecting It to PC Note Do not use Windows application to finalize a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder The disc will become unusable When formatting a DVD RAM disc on Windows use the UDF2 01 format 2 0 if 2 01 cannot be selected see Terminology on page 155 Formatting with other standards could cause the DVD video camera recorder to malfunction Before processing or editing photos be sure to copy the JPEG files in 1OOHPNX1 folder to the hard disk of PC Ordinary data on PC can usually be written to DVD RAM disc in this DVD video camera recorder but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation
134. imum number of photos on it movies can also be recorded on it 28 RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality See page 94 for the setting of recording quality For DZ GX20A Recording Capacity quality tome s2mB awe 129MB 256MB ae 10B Approx 13 Approx 29 Approx 60 Approx 120 Approx 240 Approx 480 Approx 900 Approx 18 Approx 38 Approx 80 Approx 160 Approx 320 Approx 640 Approx 1 200 Approx 27 Approx 58 Approx 120 Approx 240 Approx 480 Approx 960 Approx 1 800 For DZ MV780A Recording Capacity For DZ MV730A Recording Capacity Wee ete ete ee aes eee ie Approx 108 Approx 232 Approx 480 Approx 960 Approx 1 920 Approx 3 840 Approx 7 500 Approx 216 Approx 464 Approx 960 Approx 1 920 Approx 3 840 Approx 7 680 Approx 15 000 Approx 432 Approx 928 Approx 1 920 Approx 3 840 Approx 7 680 Approx 15 360 Approx 30 000 The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference Note e Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD video camera recorder e No movie or music data recorded on card can be checked viewed or heard on this DVD video camera recorder In addition no such a data file can be displayed on this DVD video camera recorder e Use the remaining display function to check the remaining free space on disc before use See
135. ing 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 see p 57 Unavailable for DZ MV730A POWER SUPPLY Battery DZ BP14SW Battery DZ BP7SW Unavailable for DZ GX20A 151 Removing Disc from Its Package No disc in package such as in DVD Round Holder square cartridge or caddy case can be used on this DVD video camera recorder Remove the disc from the holder cartridge or caddy when using 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 1 Hold the Round DVD Release 2 Without touching the Holder with SIDE A levers recording surface hold facing up While the disc edge and center pushing the two release hole to remove it levers in the direction of arrows 1 marked on holder slowly open SIDE A of the holder in SIDE A mark the direction of arrows 4 2 taking care not to drop the disc 2 oo 2 Zen Do not open more than 90 152 REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 1 Use a fine tipped pen etc to snap off the lock 2 While pushing the pins and then remove them release levers in the s direction of arrows nap off and remove lock pin gently pull out the holder with the disc taking care n
136. ion and slide it downward until a click is heard e Make sure that the battery is securely attached Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall Terminal resulting in damage IE side must be ly SS SSSI REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera recorder remove the battery from it 1 While holding down the BATTERY EJECT Note button slide the battery upward to remove it e For safety be sure to turn the DVD video camera recorder off before attaching or removing the battery K e Be careful not to drop the removed battery dd ESS e If the battery remains attached minute level current 4 a SSL will flow even if the DVD video camera recorder is off alle and the battery will discharge VA z 40 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 BP14S provided with DZ GX20A DZ BP14SW optional When using viewfinder approx 125 min approx 145 min approx 170 min XTRA eem With DZ BP7S provided with DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A DZ BP7SW optional Video mode 0 DZ MV780A DZ MV730A When using viewfinder approx 70 min approx 85 min XTRA When using LCD monitor approx 60 min approx 70 min When using viewfinder approx 70 min approx 85 min When using LCD monitor approx 60
137. ion of image An image recorded with 16 9 On specified will appear as follows Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder 92 Note e The 16 9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e The 16 9 mode cannot be used with photo recording external input S VIDEO external input for DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only or STD recording using DVD R disc Once the DVD R disc has been recorded in the wide screen mode you will not be able to switch to recording of external input or S VIDEO external input DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only using the same disc Once the DVD R disc has been recorded in the normal 4 3 mode you will not be able to switch it to the wide screen mode using the same disc Once a DVD R disc has been recorded in the 16 9 mode you will not be able to switch it to the normal 4 3 mode using the same disc Images recorded with 16 9 On aspect ratio 16 9 specified will be played back with the setting used during recording regardless of the 16 9 setting then being used The characters of dates and titles will be longer in the vertical direction on a wide screen TV and on the LCD monitor of this DVD video camera recorder When 16 9 On is specified black bands will appear across the top and bottom of LCD monitor screen except on menu or Disc Navigation screen or playback image recorded with 16 9 Off is specified The 16 9 setting is not compatible
138. ions While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor press the QUICK MENU button The Quick Menu will appear Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu No explanation on function will appear in the Normal Menu Use the 44 PP 1 44 PP buttons to select a menu item and then press the P Il button to choose the option See Operating Menu shown below for how to set the menu No menu appears during recording 1 Press the QUICK MENU button lt How to interpret the menu screen gt COQuick Menu VIDEO Mode Options settable 16 9 Input Source Selection of setup items d Record Functions Setup Date Setup a8 Initial Setup Display of disc or card being used p 52 Guide display Explanation on function Functions settable 63 Operating Menu You can use the 44 PP1 44 P gt buttons on DVD video camera recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them Press the QUICK MENU button Press PP or P Il b PS Quick Menu PSQuick Menu GO VIDEO Mode FINE ot VIDEO Mode FINE 16 9 Ofi Input Source CAMERA Menu about record functions lt Select the movie quality setup Press 44 or E Press gt gt I Press Kd XIQuick Menu Press the II button directly to choose an option
139. isible on other devices Characters available for entering title You can use the SELECT button to select characters from the capital letter small letter and symbol input modes With step 5 select the input mode and then press the K button or press the DISPLAY button Input mode TITLE 9 30 2005 1234567 89 0 SPACE Oi SAR Ehr A Ouffet Fu poe O EE oe a PI en S Enter Cancel gt CHANGE el ET GEUSELECT 123 RAM Play List WHAT IS PLAY LIST You can create a play list on this DVD video camera recorder by gathering your favorites 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 On the other hand deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording Example Program 1 Program 2 EA Je SS Play list 1 created Play list of up to No 99 can be created and up to 999 scenes can be included in each play list of No 1 to No 99 RAM CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button With the created play list you can also add scenes recorded on another day or delete 2 Select the scenes to be programmed in a play unnecessary scenes afterwards list 6 When creation of a play list is complete the 3 Press the MENU button Disc Navigatio
140. it However since the battery used for this DVD video camera recorder is free from the memory effect you do not need to completely discharge the battery before charging it When not using the DVD video camera recorder for an extended period It is recommended that you fully charge the battery once a year attach it to DVD video camera recorder and use it up then remove the battery and store it in a cool place again Store in cool dark place When you are not using the DVD video camera recorder remove the battery and store it ina cool dark place If you store it in a place where the temperature is high the battery life will be shortened Be especially sure not to store the battery in an environment in a closed vehicle over 140 F 60 C Neglecting this could damage the battery Also do not store the battery in a place which is too cold such as in a refrigerator Doing so could cause condensation when using the DVD video camera recorder with the battery 42 Battery life The battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the DVD video camera recorder is used If the usable time of DVD video camera recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short the battery is probably dead Purchase a new one Power save and discharge of battery It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera recorder off in status other than recording since even during recording pause battery pow
141. k does not operate Hold down PP EE Scenes will be visually scanned forward Hold down 44 Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the lt 4 or PP button when you find the desired image Normal playback will start from that point GAELS FRAME ADVANCE FRAME BACK SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback pause press the 44 or gt P After frame advance frame back or slow button Frame advance frame back or slow playback the DVD video camera recorder will playback will start enter the playback pause status Press PP once Note e In slow playback a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted e The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance frame back slow playback are as follows Picture will advance one frame Press 4 once Picture will go back one frame Hold down PP Frame advance and forward slow Approx 0 03 Forward slow playback second Hold down g Frame back and reverse slow Approx 0 5 second Reverse slow playback e No sound will be heard during search playback or slow playback 59 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback press the 4 or PPI button to locate the start of desired scene Press PPI once To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back and start playback Press I once To return to the first image of the scene being played back and start playback Hold down PPI To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes starting fr
142. l Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card 59 110 Cannot execute i Card is not formatted Was the card formatted on PC When using the card on this DVD 39 Format the card now video camera recorder choose YES and format it CHECK DISC A disc unusable on this DVD video camera recorder may have been inserted or the disc may be damaged Make sure that the type of disc is correct and make sure that the disc is not write protected Control Information Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene Error information Update the control information e Use another disc e See 3 on page 166 EH COPY PROTECTED The video signal input to this DVD video camera recorder 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 DISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc 25 133 Wait until the message disappears and you can start to use the 49 51 DVD video camera recorder This DVD video camera recorder is verifying whether the correct disc has been inserted Wait until the message disappears and you can start to use the DVD video camera recorder DISC ALMOST FULL Remaining free space on disc is less than 1 minute of video or 10 28 110 photos Delete unnecessary scenes or use another disc Disc error has occurred Has the disc been initialized on PC
143. lectric Industrial Co Ltd accept any responsibility for any damages you may incur from using or being unable to use This Software including but not limited to loss of business profit interruption of business loss of business information or other monetary damages Article 5 Termination of Agreement If you fail to comply with the terms of this Agreement Hitachi Ltd Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd reserve the right to terminate the Agreement In such a case you will be obliged to discard all copies of This Software and its components Article 6 Prioritized License Agreement When some software programs are installed the license agreements will be displayed to be referred to as online license agreement If the online license agreement conflicts with this Agreement the online license agreement shall have a priority 181
144. leh ar he 35 79 156 OOK EE 118 Bee NEE 17 Low Light Program RE 86 M Eeer 72 MIG EEN 90 Moventas aean eae ohne aaa hal 129 N Normal Menu Ae Ee 84 O Optical 10x zoom E CG 16 Optical 16x zoom lenS dese dee 56 OSD Outout geed eet esa dE 97 P PHOTO INDUC cridada ianei 95 Play Olay Sti EN 125 ele EL NEE 122 Play ISU eege enee eene ae aaie 124 Add Scenes EE 126 Add scenes submenu cceceeeeeeeeeeeees 127 Greate eeben e dee ee 124 RE EE 130 Delete scenes Ae 127 Delete scenes submenu 2ccceeeeeeeee 128 Eleng E 129 Pl el le eebe 125 Select scenes submenu cceeeeeeeeees 128 e EE 125 WEE 130 Portrait Program AE 86 Power Save sistent tee eae 100 Power SWI Ch EE 44 Program eege eebe Gegen ee eaves 121 Eed 122 CS EE 121 WEE EEN 122 deele TEE 86 P ote t RI 133 Q Q lity Card Age ses et eens EE EC EE 94 Quick OT 63 QUICK MENU button reet 64 R Record b tton ee 49 Recording indicator EEN 101 Remote control eege Eder 33 Repeal EE 136 RESOL seai e eege e ER a T 102 EIER 102 SV SIC ID te eege 174 RESET button EE 174 S Sand amp Snow Program AE cccsccsseeseeeeeeeeeees 86 Scene Elle 113 EE 110 Detail Cegedel a Serie ee 120 ee E EE 112 LEE 114 e EE 129 ee BEEN 119 le 115 Searching Or IMAGE EE 59 Select SCONES geseet dE eege dee e 106 SELECT button 2 centves eels eee ee eet 106 Sell El 96 Shoulder E 32 Skip SCENE ere 115 Skip ail EE
145. lized DVD R disc 135 Others RAM 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Toi Category on the gt Others menu screen ARCE E and then press the P Il v i all baton 4 Specify the desired option for display and opran m then press the KAN button LR When PHOTO is specified All To display all scenes movies or stills in the order of recording VIDEO To display only movies in the order of recording PHOTO To display only photos in the order of recording When the Disc Navigation screen is finished Category All will be restored RAMI R PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY REPEAT PLAY 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Repeat Play on the Others menu screen UR S and then press the P Il Gace gem bation 4 Choose On and then press the P Il button Playback will start Choose Off to cancel Repeat Play setting 136 When Repeat Play is set If one scene has been
146. ll button to quit The 4 and or M amp icon s will appear in the scenes for which fade in and or fade out have been set CAT Programs 005 013 Re IL IES Out effect RAM 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene to be skipped 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Effect Skip and Liles then press the P Il button Select H Thumbnail d ENTER RETURN Detai H aad WH 5 The Set Skip screen will appear If you are sure you want to skip the selected scene press the P Il button If you want to change the scene to be skipped you can change it on this screen After skip setting the Set Skip screen will be restored Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes 6 Press the lll button to quit A skip icon will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set Releasing Skip Perform the same procedure as setting skip The skip icon will disappear and skipping of the scene will be released Note e Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping p 106 e If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt Il button in step 5 the submenu screen will appear p 11
147. ll start from the first scene of the 3 Use Operating Menu selected program p 64 to choose Play on the Program menu screen and then press the P Il button Start Program All Programs er Pj Pak 01 8 30 2005 CENTER RETU Gaul 02 9 10 2005 Cc 03 9 30 2005 8 00AM ENTER RETURN 9 30 2005 A ae Note If Repeat Play On is specified the selected program will be repeatedly played back PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY REPEAT PLAY p 136 RAM CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM TITLE The recording date time has initially been attached to any program You can change the recording date time to any desired title 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button D Use lea PPI lt 4 bb iietnguk bar to select a letter and 2 Press the MENU button then press the P Il miee button The selected 1234567 89 0 SPACE 3 Choose Title on the Program menu letter will be entered N 0 P o e s H g 7 screen and then press the P II button AETOURET ONG Rep eat this H rocedure in el sii SELS E 4 Select the program whose title you want to Up to 20 characters can Input mode change and then press Sc een be input the KA button 02 9 10 2005 Palette for selecting 03 9 30 2005 characters to create a title Program Title ENTER RETURN The screen for setting a title will appear 122 6 After entering the title T The screen for ve
148. lternate between backlight setting between on and off e The backlight setting will automatically return to off when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off 74 RAMI R 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 175 To external microphone jack Note e Depending on the shape of its plug an external microphone cannot be plugged in while the cable is left plugged in the AV S input output terminal Unplug the AV S input output cable to use the external microphone e This DVD video camera recorder cannot use a plug in power type microphone Power is not supplied from this DVD video camera recorder 75 Built in Video Flash for DZ GX20A only When recording photos in a dark place or if the subject is lit from rear the DZ GX20A makes use of the built in Video Flash for automatic brightening The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place Setting On screen display Manner of emitting light Auie 3 when the PHOTO button is Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit pressed from rear Always emits light regardless
149. ly select this option CENTER RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM Displayed on DZ GX20A and DZ MV780A only Date Setup PeQuick Menu PFQuick Menu O 7 g ie Sei 973072005 8 00AM Menu for date setup Set the current date and time gt ENTER m RETURN RAM gt ENTER m RETURN RAM 65 lnitial Setup p 101 Quick Menu POQuick Menu GI Reg OR Language English DH English KS Language FRM Demo Mode Auto iv iv Menu for Initial setup Change the language display Change the Tano Italiano CENTER RETURN Q RAM CENTER RETURN RAM ENTER RETURN RAM p 154 P8Quick Menu iy Demo Mode Select demonstration mode setting CENTER m RETURN RAM P8Quick Menu Auto if Demo Mode Start demonstration after approx 3 minutes CENTER RETURN RAM p 102 Quick Menu Si it Reset Menu setup is returned to initial state except date CENTER RETURN RAM RAM FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO DISC The following shows the menu when DVD RAM disc is being used The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu See each reference page Record Functions Setup Quick Menu Quick Menu cl input Source CAMERA 9990 CAMERA ot input Source CAMERA Self Timer Off Menu for record functions Select the receiving image Usually select this option setup CENTER RET
150. may be different from those in the figure le oe ae gg el ee ee rm Bremm T mm go en Be T Tei ps zem Be ici d Be Are be E 7 deng ko ecg ee Z biim ee el el e Sen gee Fui eee eee Ped r oie i el E a wen es res virop Kei d Po be H Pa Sumi a peg ames vi E e cas R We bg i Bee age Ei cA Sky rm a lg Pe 17 1f you do not wish to change the folder in which the UDF driver is installed click Next T E pe m r e hi En ll weg re 8 eee Be Hn Te IS Lea e Be eg Ee Ted ee mn fe eng ee ges rt egen garg Trea UR sell ebe L emm fe Pade Fr ie Click 18 If you do not wish to change the folder name click Next F ll e es dee Er Kat ev be H bei e a Een id zeg S rg pg eee oe ee Pees kk pg Uri Bei ir eee Confirm 145 19 Check the displayed contents and then click 21 1f your PC uses Windows XP Me a Next message that prompts you to restart will appear Click Finish and then restart the Fm A apatites i i PC E a Pe PE EE Leg Installing the UDF driver is now complete emerge er e a h Eri Tps m e zf ee bester ee H AR e If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional proceed with step 22 fai al Fe e GL Beeggcked Ev ee ve a ee EE be ma i hei ee ee pe i ee p ee El w s mep Cees ee ee Pm ee Ee Click Ab Lt apen ka green rn gn eee ee ER SA 20 Installation will start When installation is complete some notes will appear Check the
151. may be discharged Charge it Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted If the selected scene framed in red exists that scene will be deleted even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene Check the colors of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen Is the infrared receiver on DVD video camera recorder exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light etc The remote control cannot operate the DVD video camera Is there battery in the remote control Also check the polarities of battery The battery could be dead Try replacing it Is the DVD video camera recorder powered Turn it on Is disc correctly inserted Was disc inserted from wrong direction Remove the disc and then reinsert it Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter charger and then 39 43 turn the DVD video camera recorder on This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and 173 3 0 3 recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver Adjust the place or angle of the DVD video camera recorder D A A A 3 4 5 does not indicate a fault 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 1 Set the power switch to
152. mbine and ewen After Yes or No setting the Combine Delete e H then press the P Il carbine ES Scenes screen will be restored _ button else LA The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in etal ETT AR A the combined scene ENTER RETURN 5 The Combine Scenes screen will appear If you are sure you want to combine the Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes selected scenes press the P H button T Press the ll button to quit If you want to change the scenes to be Note combined you can change them on this e If you press the MENU button before pressing the screen K H button in step 5 the submenu will appear see page 111 e With fade effect the IN effect of the first video in the selected range and the OUT effect on the last video will be attached to a combined scene e Scenes in different programs different recording dates cannot be combined Create a play list first and then combine such scenes on the play list RAM ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES EDIT MOVE You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions p 129 Create a play list first and then arrange the scenes CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE p 124 113 RAM 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 Fad
153. me to export them DVD MovieAlbumSE may automatically re 3 Right click the thumbnail from which you encode a movie recorded in the XTRA mode wish to create a DVD video on the DVD containing rapidly moving scenes regardless of MovieAlbumSE screen and execute Export the Divide by Chapter setting and it may take some time to export the movie file 4 The P E v h Any disc on which scenes were combined see SE A page 113 on Disc Navigation of this DVD video below will appear Perform settings for camera recorder is re encoded so it may take time export to export files Re encoding may cause image degradation For settings on Resolution and Audio in Do not choose Simple Export in the Export the Export Mode box choose the options Mode setting box Choosing it may stop export with Recommendations displayed If you PENAY change the folder name in Destination Folder column you can also change the folder in which the exported file will be stored 5 Click the Start button to start export 6 When export is complete message The file exporting was completed successfully Do you wish to create a DVD Video disc will appear Check the small box for Eject the disc being used and then click Yes D The cover of disc insertion block will open Remove the DVD RAM disc insert a brand new DVD R disc and then close the cover of disc insertion block DVD MovieAl
154. min approx 70 min When using viewfinder approx 80 min approx 100 min When using LCD monitor approx 70 min approx 85 min The time is only for reference It will vary depending on recording contents Unavailable for DZ GX20A The reference for how long the DVD video camera recorder can actually be used will be approx 1 2 to 1 3 of the above time The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera recorder in the above table shows the time available when the DVD video camera recorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording is started In actual recording the battery will discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the REC button and zoom are being operated and playback is performed Assume that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1 2 and 1 3 of the above time and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD video camera recorder The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video camera recorder is used if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals etc Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places Note e See page 167 when charging is not possible e The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level e During and after charging and when the DVD video camera recorder is being used the battery will be warm but this doe
155. moval slot of DVD video camera recorder and disc itself may be hot PLAY GR Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails Storing discs e When storing disc replace it in the plastic case in which it was purchased e Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc e Do not place disc in following places Direct sunlight for a long time Where humidity is high or in dusty place While there is heat from a heater etc Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to outer edges in axial direction AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera recorder When using an exclusive adapter a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card Handling card Do not use cards other than the designated ones Be sure to use a brand new card when recording vital images Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion Do not subject card to impact bend or drop it Do not disassemble card or modify it Do not expose card to water Do not use or store card in the following places Where the temperature is high such as in vehicle at high temperatures under burning sun or near a heater Where humidity is high or in dusty place When the erasure prevention switch is locked no re
156. n E List No Repeat steps 3 6 to add other scenes Le RETU T Press the W button The screen for verifying exit Edit PlayList will appear AII Programs PlayList No ADD EXIT Note e The selected scenes will be added in the insertion position e You can also select multiple scenes p 106 127 RAM DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 5 Choose Delete on the Edit menu screen T Delete 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to and then press the KAN be edited button SPlaylist No 04 007 007 ENTER RETURN Perform steps 2 4 on page 126 Repeat steps 3 5 other scenes can be deleted 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row a TIT 6 Press the W button The screen for verifying exit will appear 04 007 007 Note e A i OO GexiT o If all scenes on play list are deleted the play list itself will also be deleted 4 Select the scene to be deleted and then press e You can also select multiple scenes p 106 the MENU button RAM SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to from pla
157. n for verifying the set date will appear T If the displayed date and time are correct use press the 4 button to choose YES and then press the P Il button The date and time will be set and the DVD video camera recorder will enter the recording pause status Choosing NO will restore the menu screen Note This DVD video camera recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory If this built in battery is exhausted the date and time will be reset To prevent this connect the AC adapter charger to DVD video camera recorder every 3 months and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera recorder turned off The built in battery will be charged 37 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 Date display format Example of display 5 00PM EEN 9 30 2005 17 00 GA 30 9 2005 PM 5 00 2005 9 30 1 Press the MENU button 3 Use the Kd Jl lt 4 PP buttons to select the The menu screen will appear desired date display format and then press iL 2 Use the Kd JF lt 4 the K H button PP buttons to choose CENTER RETURN RAM Date Mode on the The menu screen for Date Setup menu Date Mode IM D Y setting dat
158. n screen will appear 4 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Create on the PlayList menu screen and then press the P Il button Note You can also select multiple scenes p 106 If the added scene had skip or fade setting that information will also be added to the play list The date time when a play list was created will appear as the title for the play list This title can later be changed p 130 If free space available on disc is insufficient creation of new play list may not be possible Delete unnecessary scenes Only the data on scenes is recorded on play list If you create or delete play lists the original scenes in programs will not be erased Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in 5 The scene select screen will appear If the selected scenes on the play list are the ones you want press the KA button programs e If you press the MENU button before pressing P I in If you want to change the scenes with which step 5 the submenu will appear see page 111 you want to create a play list you can change them on this screen 124 RAM 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Switch on the
159. n the DVD video camera recorder disc or card Also Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera recorder disc card etc the recorded contents may be lost We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents Copyright e Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera recorder using other digital analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright except for personal enjoyment Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations performances and exhibitions even for personal enjoyment Read This First To guide you we have included following six chapters e The section on Setups explains how to set We want this manual to be as helpful as up the DVD video camera recorder battery possible so it includes two easy ways to find the and set the date time information you need e The section on Basic Techniques explains the e A quick index for the information you use basic operation of this DVD video camera most often this page recorder recording of movies still images e A detailed table of contents directing you to external input and playback of recorded specific information quickly see pages 12 images 14 e The section on Advanced Techniques explains settings on this DVD video cam
160. nctions Setup WA Input Source Menu p 64 to choose on screen information PHOTO Input on the e The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory Ee SC when the DVD video camera recorder is turned y O GRETA O off Setup menu screen E SS Refer to Recording Dubbing Images p 80 to see and then press the P Ill how to connect the DVD video camera recorder to button another device 2 Select the desired option and then press the gt Il button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Still external input icon LIN ei Field MERI 95 SELF TIMER You can record photos using the self timer function as with ordinary cameras The self timer function is valid only when recording photos stills 1 Press the MENU 4 Press the PHOTO button D button use Operating Menu p 64 to choose The recording indicator at the front of DVD Self Timer on the video camera recorder will blink Record Functions The self timer indicator will start to count Setup menu screen ENTER SRETURN down and recording will commence and then press the P Il approximately 10 seconds later button Note 2 Select On and then press the K I button e You can also check that self timer has been set by reviewing the on screen information The self timer will be set e To release the self timer mode choose Off on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera rec
161. nctions that were usable on the previously installed software programs with different versions DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 1 Turn the PC on If the installer screen does not automatically appear use the following procedure to If any software is being run on the PC display it terminate all the programs being used 3 Use the Windows My Computer or Explorer 2 Insert the provided CD ROM into the CD to open the drive in which the CD ROM is ROM drive of PC located The installer screen will automatically appear 4 Double click the Setup exe icon 2 EN bb eee e The exe extension may not appear depending on the PC being used 142 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 1 Click All on the installer screen 4 is you do not wish to change the folder in Clicking All allows you to install the DVD which DVD MovieAlbumSE is installed click RAM driver DVD MovieAlbumSE 4 1 and Next DVDfunSTUDIO 2 2 all at one time If you wish to change the folder click If any of the software programs are already Change and then choose the folder in installed uninstall them and then proceed which DVD MovieAlbumSE is to be installed with installing the provided programs 2 The screen for installing DVD MovieAlbumSE will appear Click Next 5 Click Install Installation will start Click 3 Choose your TV broadcast system and then click Next 143 6 A message verifying whether a shortc
162. ne filter EJ 8 16 9 mode 9 Video flash 10 Self timer 11 External Input 12 Recording status Movie recording time 17 Remaining space on disc card 18 Remaining battery level Warning message 15 Disc Card type 16 Movie recording quality 52 19 Volume Current date time The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display Not displayed on DZ MV730A 1 Recording mode p 49 51 95 8 16 9 mode only in movie recording mode p 92 EI Movie O Still Disc No display 16 9 mode OFF oul External input still field Disc 16 9 mode ON f l EE input still frame Disc 9 Video flash when Video Flash sold LJ Still Card separately is attached only in still recording External input still field Card mode p 76 A External input still frame Card ER No display Emits light automatically 2 Program AE only in movie recording mode Ze Always emits light ee EE SE No light emission No display Auto A Sports 10 Self timer only in still recording mode p 96 o ae SE No display Self timer OFF a EH Ge Self timer ON of Sand amp Snow countdown is from 10 seconds Low Light 11 External Input p 95 3 White balance p 88 L IN AV input No display Auto S IN2 S VIDEO input NY Set Bi dE 12 Recording status D Indoor REC During recording ke Indoor2
163. nge the still to be copied you can change it on this screen T The screen for verifying Copy to card copy will appear Choose YES and then Zon PHOTO scenes to card ress the P Ill button A YES Choose NO to cancel copy After Yes or No setting the Copy to card screen will be restored Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card D Press the ll button to quit 117 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD LOCK You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake set the power switch to W To unlock the scene Select the locked scene and then use the same procedure as above to unlock the scene The lock icon will disappear and locking will be released 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 3 Select the scene to be locked Note 4 Press the MENU button e If you press the MENU button before pressing the K H button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear p 111 e You can also select multiple scenes p 106 5 Choose Lock on the Scene menu screen and then press the P H vi 4 e When initializing the card the locked scenes will also button i Aer be deleted 6 The Lock Set screen will appear If you are sure you want to lock the selected scene press the P Il button Cal Lock icon If you want to change the scene to be locked you can change it on this screen After se
164. nology p 155 on this DVD video camera recorder before DVD R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder see page 135 May not be playable on some DVD players or DVD recorders 3 When using media sold on market as labeled formatted The media whose initialization format is different can be used only after they are formatted on this DVD video camera recorder 4 Some DVD devices can play SD memory cards AVAILABLE DISCS Usable discs and logos DVD RAM Ver 2 1 8 cm DVD R for General Ver 2 0 8 cm This DVD video camera recorder can use only Note the 8 cm bare discs not packed in a square e It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG cartridge square caddy case or round DVD type single sided discs since their compatibility with this DVD video camera recorder has been confirmed holder The discs in a square cartridge square When using an HG type double sided disc take great caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if ar vie h df h k b k care with handling it Using a disc other than these Eeer ae te package Dut ra e discs may not allow the DVD video camera recorder great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc to deliver optimum performance see pages 152 and 153 e See page 25 for information on DVD R disc 24 INFORMATION ON DVD R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD R disc or delete any recorded images or data For optimum recording on DVD R disc this D
165. nu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation 30 SELECT button p 106 31 DISC NAVIGATION button p 103 32 Stop cancel button p 9 58 103 To end playback or cancel setting of menu 33 EXPOSURE button p 74 Press this button to adjust the exposure 34 Speaker p 58 35 RESET button p 174 To reset all settings to defaults status when the DVD video camera recorder was shipped from the factory 18 g 36 DISPLAY Screen display button p 62 Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status or switch the display off 37 CARD ACCESS indicator p 7 51 38 Volume control buttons VOL OO buttons p 58 72 74 To adjust the volume of sound from speaker etc 39 Card insertion block p 48 40 BLC backlight compensation button p 74 Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear 41 IK DDI lt 4 gt P KI buttons p 37 58 64 84 Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item and then press the center Il to play back the scene or designate an option from the menu 42 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera recorder to a tripod 43 44 45 46 47 H 5 48 NAMGATION 49 lt HITACHI DZ RM4W 43 PHOTO button p 51 51 ZOOM T button p 56 44 REC button p 49 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button p 56 45 MENU button p 84 86 111 53 ZOOM W button p 56 46 S
166. o camera recorder on 2 Press the MENU button X Camera Functions Setup EIS On Dig Zoom _ 40x MIC Filter Off The menu screen will appear 3 Use the Kd PP 1 44 PP buttons to choose Date Setup and then Date Set Date Set 1 1 2005 12 00AM ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Press the PP button Date Setup The figure for the Date Set 1 1 2005 month will be selected 12 00AM The digit that is highlighted first EE GREU 21 depends on the date display format set up in Date Mode The digit on the left end of the date display will be first highlighted Note After setting the figure for the month press the D gt button to right to select the digit to be set If you press the P I button after selecting the figure for the month the screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of screen for setting day year or time Use Kad DPI 44 PP buttons to select and then press P Ill to designate 5 Press the 44 or D gt button to select the digit you want to set in mg 9500 sequence Gi Press the L or DPI ENTER RETURN ORAM button to select the number for current date time and then repeat step 5 to set the current date and time Note To stop date time setting midway press the E button 6 After setting the current date and time press the KA button 9 30 2005 8 00AM A Date set up YES The scree
167. o the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user s authority to operate the equipment Microsoft Windows Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Pentium Processor and Celeron Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual company SD logo is a trademark 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth N Oo OF FP N Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiato
168. om the scene following the scene being played back When the desired image appears release the button Playback will start from that point Hold down I To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes backward starting from the scene preceding the scene currently being played back When the desired image appears release the button Playback will start from that point PLAYING BACK STILLS Press the b s or PPI button during playback to quickly play back stills in sequence Press PP once To display stills one by one forward Press iMd once To display stills one by one backward 60 RAMI R Portion being played back Press Kd Press bal Press PPI Press gt gt I twice once once twice Portion being played back Press Kd Press kl Press gt gt I once once twice Pressing the k lt button at a portion several seconds from the start of scene being played back will return to the start of the scene preceding that being played back Note If you perform skip playback during playback pause the DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status at the beginning of the located scene Pressing the PPI button in the last scene on disc will set the DVD video camera recorder to the playback pause status at the last image See Check 3 on page 158 if skip playback does not operate normally CARD When using disc Releasing the I4 or PPI button will start continuous playback When using card
169. opter control ee Eed 36 DIS tee 24 E EEN 24 EI esate E E eecctnce eee 28 Finalize EE 135 Seid 132 Handing WEE 26 PROLOG teterprentse hadeuga scent tueet arnt cates EE 133 Update Control Info tegt Age SE 134 DISC EJECT button dee 47 DEE EE 45 DIS EE 52 Information ECD EE 52 Scenes information wdestinenzosbarnenemenbesdoctas 120 VO e EE 36 BU 112 RER 79 155 Ee ee add nate a can e 24 BUR EI 24 DVD recorder ccccceceeccesceseeseeeseueaeesenes 79 155 DVD video format EE 155 DVD video recording DVD VR format 30 155 E Edit olay St wernt dace kaye ecards 127 EIS oe a ss aretded ica ea dead 90 EXPOSURE DUTON tit eegen eech e 14 Exposure COMUON ME 74 External microphone jack 15 F e E 114 FIELD PHOTO Input c0 sccecceseceesseeeceecereesecees 95 Finalize EE 135 FINE VIDEO Mode e ccceccececceressesescereecereeresees 91 FOCUS b tlon EE 72 Format EE 132 FRAME PHOTO Input e cececceseeseceecereecereereeees 95 Frame advance Frame back 59 G Go To during Elementen 61 Go To on Disc Navigation cceceeeeeeeees 131 H Hand EE ices aus ee ee 31 POWINNO ees 77 156 I Information display mode ccsseceeeeeeeeeeseeeaeees 52 Jee RE aeda 34 Jee E E 156 JEE EE 100 WiPUt SOURCE EE 94 L EE deste ton e 101 Laser pickup DIOCK sis sseseiecetedssereeitee a 156 PENSE CAD DEE 32 Lens cap string attachment hole na onnananonnenenoenna 16 Linear POM exis ih atic tel
170. order off e To suspend self timer press the PHOTO button again 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting before recording starts or press the RW button GC Self timer recording 96 GD GD a CARD 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 1 Press the MENU 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting button use Operating Menu p 64 to choose P Note OSD Output on the input Source e The OSD Output setting will be stored in memory OSD Output 10 even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned ENTER RETURN RAM off Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the P II e Even if Off is chosen the on screen information will appear during playback See page 62 for playback on button screen information display p e Even after the on screen information is removed from Choose On or Off and press the KH the TV screen it will still appear in the viewfinder or button on the LCD screen e The on screen display output functions only when the input selection is set to camera It cannot be set during external input LCD screen or viewfinder ee ell a ww 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN LC On setting Be WK Off setting ee ell
171. ore pressing the ki button in step 4 e Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and 4 Use the Kad kl 44 card PP buttons to select the last scene in the range ret ke Ka you want and then i press the K button i PLAY MDESELECT ALL RAM The thumbnails of scenes in the specified range will be framed in red and then selected When scenes up to this point are selected 106 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations Editing of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes 110 113 combine scenes or divide one scene Setting special effects to You can attach fade and skip to a 114 116 scenes scene and change existing thumbnails Scene information You can display information on one 120 display CUED scene or multiple scenes such as image quality recording time etc Changing title You can change the title of play list or 122 130 program Creation of play list You can create an original movie by 124 changing the combination of scenes 32 Disc or Card You can initialize a DVD RAM disc or 1 initialization card so that it can be used on this DVD video camera recorder Copy from disc to card RAM Y CARD You can copy photos recorded on DVD 117 D ADR RAM disc to card Disc finalization You can use this DVD video camera recorder to finalize any DVD R disc recorded on it so that the disc can be viewed on DVD player
172. ot to drop the bare disc Removing disc from caddy case 1 Insert your finger into the hole in the center of disc taking care not to touch the recording surface and slide the disc obliquely upward so that it is not caught by claws Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to OFF before cleaning this DVD video camera recorder Cleaning LCD screen and camera Do not use benzene or thinner to lens clean DVD video camera recorder Use dry soft cloth to wipe dirt off When case cleaning the LCD screen be careful not to use The coating of case could peel off or the case force scratch it or subject it to impact Doing could deteriorate Wipe off dirt on the case with such could cause a defect in the screen result in a moist cloth which has been completely wrung display unevenness or damage the LCD out When using chemical cleaning cloth follow monitor instructions for use lf dust adheres to the viewfinder lens remove it using a cotton swab etc Do not rub the lens with force Doing so could scratch the lens 153 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
173. ovie recording The microphone filter function works only with the built in microphone It will not function when using an external microphone p 75 button Microphone filter icon 90 Setting Up Record Functions GAELS 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 1 Press the MENU Note button use Operating VE Functions Setup e The movie quality setting will be stored in memory Menu p 64 to choose _ Mode even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned VIDEO Mode on the SE off a ee e De GE GC setting will not change even if the 5 DETER OEN esu isc is replaced Setup menu screen Ee Sa e When ce DVD R disc you cannot switch the and then press the P Il setting on movie quality or wide screen mode while button recording on the disc The DVD video camera recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality 2 Choose the desired quality mode and then or wide screen mode first used with the disc for press the II button recording e The movie quality setting is effective only during movie recording The setting will not be displayed 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting during recording of stills ee OI a w 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN Movie quality Block like noise may appear in recorded ima
174. pear when the DVD video camera recorder or disc is moved from a cold place to a warm place Condensation has occurred on the camera recorder lens or DVD RAM drive Do not remove the disc leave the DVD video camera recorder turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1 2 hours The disc has not been inserted 45 Insert it The disc is not inserted correctly Push the disc against the turntable at the center until a click is heard See 3 on page 166 Is the disc surface bottom reversed 45 AG Check the surface bottom of disc and reinsert it correctly No more scenes Play ie All scenes are deleted from the play list List was deleted e Since a play list with no scenes cannot be supported by specifications a play list from which all registered scenes have been deselected will be deleted Photo cannot be Still image cannot be divided ivi 112 divided PlayLists over limit An attempt was made to create new play list or copy play list even though limit specified for play lists in the video recording standard had already been stored 127 128 Same scenes on Play ie This will appear when scenes are to be deleted List will be deleted e When a play list exists on disc an attempt to delete scenes in Delete scenes program will display this message This message will not appear if you deselect scenes from play list Scenes over limit The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit Cannot add scene
175. pidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis Ho Portrait Makes a subject such as a person or a creature stand out from a blurred background Spotlight Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wedding or on stage Vo Sand amp Snow Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face etc ina place where reflection of light is intense such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope Low Light Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting Turn the LCD monitor 180 during recording The LCD monitor light can then be used for recording RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject 1 Press the MENU button and choose Note Program AE from the Camera Functions e Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded Setup menu e The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject up to 3 2 feet 1 m even in a dark place 2 Choose Low Light e An after image will appear when filming a moving d desi te it Gamera Functions Setup subject or if camera shake occurs it is recommended a EE Z Program AE that you use a tripod O M White Bal amp Sports EIS ePor trait e If a subject cannot be focused properly manually Dig Zoom 2Spot ight j adjust the focus see page 72 i Low Light RAM
176. pixels DZ GX20A approx 2 120 000 DZ MV780A approx 1 330 000 DZ MV730A approx 680 000 Number of effective pixels DZ GX20A Movie approx 1 230 000 Still approx 1 920 000 DZ MV780A Movie approx 690 000 Still approx 1 100 000 DZ MV730A Movie approx 340 000 Still approx 340 000 Filter diameter 1 5 16 34 mm Still with DVD RAM disc SD memory card 175 Maximum DVD RAM disc approx 18 minutes XTRA recordable time DVD R disc approx 30 minutes FINE per side approx 60 minutes STD Maximum number DVD RAM disc DZ GX20A approx 750 of recordable stills per side DZ MV780A DZ MV730A approx 999 If movies and stills are mixed on one disc the recordable number will decrease SD memory card DZ GX20A approx 29 in FINE mode when using DZ MV780A approx 58 in FINE mode 32 MB card DZ MV730A approx 232 in FINE mode Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card p 29 Recording format DVD RAM disc Movie Conforming to DVD video recording DVD VR format Dolby Digital Still Simultaneous recording conforming to DVD video recording DVD VR standard 704 x 480 pixels and JPEG DZ GX20A 1600 x 1200 pixels DZ MV780A 1280 x 960 pixels DZ MV730A 640 x 480 pixels External input 640 x 480 pixels DVD R disc Movie Conforming to DVD video format Dolby Digital Card Still Conforming to JPEG DZ GX20A 1600 x 1200 pixels DZ MV780A 1280 x 960 pixels DZ MV730A 640 x 48
177. pter Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera recorder charger is powered by a battery Turn off power If the AC adapter charger is unavailable in handy place remove the disc use the opposite side or use another disc To repair the removed disc insert the disc into the DVD video camera recorder afterwards and connect the AC adapter charger VIDEO scene cannot be No movie can be copied to card copied to card Select stills and copy them to card Write protected A card with the erase prevention switch locked is inserted Unlock Check card the switch Write protected e A write protected disc is inserted 133 Check disc e Release the write protect using the Disc Navigation menu 27 25 112 UNFORMAT DISC The disc is not initialized or it is damaged If this message appears be sure to initialize the disc on this DVD video camera recorder before using it Reinitializing even a disc used on this DVD video camera 132 recorder may be necessary initializing will erase all recorded contents on disc If this message appears try to initialize the disc If the same message still appears the disc may be damaged Use another disc See 2 on page 166 43 117 27 165 1 e This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized 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
178. r on the DVD video camera recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard Note Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD video camera recorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD video camera recorder with its screen facing outside If the LCD monitor is tilted it cannot be closed to the DVD video camera recorder If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD video camera recorder no image will appear in the viewfinder VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 1 Pull out the viewfinder 2 Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight Note e If no image appears in viewfinder refer to Check 6 on page 159 If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90 the viewfinder will be off Turn the open LCD monitor 180 so that it faces the same direction as the lens the image will appear in the viewfinder Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is pulled out See LCD EVF Setup on page 98 if you wish to display images in the viewfinder regardless of whether you open or close the LCD monitor 36 Diopter control Viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder until a click is heard 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 1 Turn the DVD vide
179. ration guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera recorder 4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded 5 OR will appear for DVD R disc will appear for card Icons to be displayed on thumbnail O nn Photo p 51 T Skip p 115 WE Fade in p 114 Be tee Fade out p 114 eege Lock p 118 Note e The background color of screen allows you to identify whether disc or card is used on this DVD video camera recorder Purple When disc is used Green When card is used Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording date time of the scene on which the cursor is placed in the space for operating guide Pressing DISPLAY again will display the operating guide If no disc or card is inserted the Disc navigation screen cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC NAVIGATION button Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD R disc inserted message Creating Thumbnail will appear After the message appears the Disc Navigation screen will appear If the following disc or card is inserted the Disc Navigation screen will appear or some message will be displayed Write protected disc Finalized DVD R disc Locked card Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera recorder is connected Doing so could damage the TV screen possibly by burning 104 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press
180. rder on it Do not use the DVD video camera recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact No sand or dust e Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera recorder or AC adapter charger could cause malfunctions or defects No water or oil e Water or oil entering the DVD video camera recorder or AC adapter charger could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Heat on surface of product e The surfaces of the DVD video camera recorder AC adapter charger and battery will be slightly warm but this does not indicate a fault Screen on connected TV e Never leave the disc navigation screen still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera recorder is connected Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen Be careful of ambient temperature Using the DVD video camera recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104 F 40 C or under 32 F 0 C will result in abnormal recording playback Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera recorder when connected to PC does not rise excessively reference for usage approx 30 minutes at about 86 F 30 C Do not leave the DVD video camera recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time This could cause malfunctions Do not point directly at the sun e If direct sunlight strikes the lens or vie
181. rent End is specified The scenes from the current to end will be selected PLAY m DESELECT ALL RAM All is specified All scenes from the first to end will be selected Deselecting all the selected scenes at once While you are displaying the All Programs screen on which scenes have been selected press the W button 119 CUED 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 T Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Detail and then press the gt Il button The detailed information on the scene will appear When using disc When using card Detail Scene No 007 VIDEO FINE imini3sec Date 9 30 2005 8 00 00AM Skip Off Fade IN None OUT None KOPREV_PNEXT m RETURN Date 9 30 2005 8 00 00AM Lock Of f PREV C NEXT m RETURN 1 Not displayed with DVD R disc 2 May not appear if the loaded card does not comply with DCF 3 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction This may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD video camera recorder Note e DCF Design rule for Camera File system is a unified image file format for video cameras Image files can be commonly used for all digital devices t
182. rifying choose Enter and then press the P Ill button CENTER DELETE GEDSELECT TITLE at a Park the change in title will appear Choose YES AFinish title setting and then press the P Ill YES button CENTER Choose NO to cancel changing of the title After Yes or No setting the Disc Navigation screen of the selected program will appear Note If you wish to delete the letter for title press the E button once The input letter will be deleted Holding down the RW button will delete all letters in the TITLE column You can also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete any input letters Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting screen in step 5 will change the cursor position from the title input bar to character select palette input mode number and then to Cancel You can also use lt 4 PPI lt lt PP to move the cursor up down and to the left right and change its position To cancel the setting of title choose NO on the screen for verifying the entered title The screen for verifying cancellation of title setting will appear To cancel title setting choose YES If you press the W button on the screen for verifying change in title the title setting screen will be restored Double byte characters set on other devices may be displayed blank on this DVD video camera recorder Titles set on this DVD video camera recorder may not be v
183. roduced by CyberLink Copying contents on DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder to another DVD RAM disc using PC Original disc Written media Application used DVD RAM disc recorded Another DVD RAM disc DVD MovieAloum copy tool on this DVD video camera e Copy the data to hard disk of PC and then recorder write the data to another DVD RAM disc e Copying in program units is also possible 138 Using PC to edit images on DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Original disc Writtendisc Application used DVD RAM disc recorded Original DVD RAM disc or DVD MovieAloumSE on this DVD video camera another DVD RAM disc recorder Using PC to edit images on DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder and create a DVD video DVD R disc see page 147 Original disc Writtendisc Application used DVD RAM disc recorded Blank DVD R disc e DVD MovieAlbumSE on this DVD video camera e DVDfunSTUDIO recorder Capturing into PC the images on DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder see page 147 Original disc Application used DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD e DVD MovieAloumSE video camera recorder e DVD MovieAlobumSE copy tool The number may be different when recording was made on a device conforming to DCF Software stored on the provided CD ROM Note Images recorded on DVD R disc cannot be edited on the software prov
184. rs Optional Storage Technology Association An organization that is promoting writable optical storage VIDEO SELECTOR This device can input multiple audio and video signals and select the desired audio and video signals among those input signals to output them 157 No DVD Video Camera Recorder Operation Check the Following Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD RAM or DVD R disc Check the following Is proper type of disc inserted Is power switch set to rz Is the DVD RAM disc in DVD video camera recorder write protected Release the write protect When using DVD R disc Has the disc been finalized Does disc have remaining recording space If movie still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear the disc may be damaged Use another disc Check 2 No still can be recorded Still can be recorded only on DVD RAM disc or SD memory card Check the following Is proper type of disc or card inserted e Is power switch set to match the recording medium When using DVD RAM disc Set to O If the LOCK switch on this DVD video camera recorder is set to D upper position set it to lower position If the LOCK switch is set to E upper position switching to OO is not possible When using SD memory card Set to i Is loaded DVD RAM disc write protected When using SD memory card Is the erase prevention switch locked p 27
185. rs heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat H Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is b used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to Va a avoid injury from tip over ger 83125A 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care e 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 t
186. s not indicate a fault e A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter charger Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery e Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Charging at temperatures other than this range could damage the battery 41 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 EE White portion shows remaining level Note Nearly empty ee e o A E Prys Blinks The remaining level indicator may be displayed for an extended period and or e may be displayed for a shorter period If the remaining battery level runs out the DVD video camera recorder will automatically turn off If this happens be sure to set the power switch to OFF in order to remove the disc see page 47 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera recorder The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the DVD video camera recorder If the battery is left attached to DVD video camera recorder it will consume a slight amount of power Therefore it is recommended that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD video camera recorder usually on the day before you plan to use
187. sage will appear Note The DVD video camera recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image However this information during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback see INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK on page 62 54 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 The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user The message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180 to the original status from the status in which the LCD screen was facing the same direction as the lens No warning message see page 52 will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens Instead the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of DVD video camera recorder When the LCD monitor is turned 180 from the position with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens the warning message can be checked interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens Operating status Screen 7 warning message display Description e A write protected disc is loaded
188. sc cannot correctly be recognized Disc cannot be initialized Delay between video and audio Even if disc is normal the above phenomena may occasionally occur While the ACCESS PC indicator is lit do not subject disc to vibrations or impact and avoid using DVD video camera recorder at extremely high or low temperatures or in environment where condensation is likely to occur Block noise All Programs 001 006 A Fig 1 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 26 When recording images the DVD video camera Few me recorder may avoid the ie portions of disc where recording is not possible due to dust scratches etc It will pause II at such a portion and automatically restart recording REC This will cause recording to be interrupted for several seconds to several minutes and multiple thumbnails will be created by one recording session as shown above In this case the recordable time on disc will decrease Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of re
189. t Press the MENU button choose White Bal on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen and then press the P Il button 2 Choose the desired option and then press the KH button White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting G Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera recorder at a white Note e The white balance set using the Set option will be stored in memory until it is re set aaa alien woe ee the See Use E KS och a e If Input Source LINE S LINE has been specified object that is not le you cannot use the Set mode of white balance transparent TL p 94 If focus is not e The setting on white balance Set may not be correct when the possible in a dark place Also the white balance white object fills the screen manually focus cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range p 56 In such status the 4 indicator will remain blinking Set the white balance in a bright place with Dig Zoom Off specified e If the recording conditions have changed re set the white balance for appropriate colors the object referring to Manually Focusing Subject see page 72 2 Press the MENU button choose White Ce Kc setts The setting will be stored in memory even when the Bal Set and then z DVD video camera recorder is turned off The Nm press the KA b
190. t Divide and El SE E M Effect I Delete Ne then press the P Ill ia GE button H Lii ENTER RETURN RAM 5 The Divide Scene screen will appear If you are sure you want to divide the selected scene press the KH button The selected scene will be played back If you want to change the scene to be divided you can change it on this screen 6 When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene press the SELECT button Select Division Point NO E002RAM_ 0 00 18 The status bar of scene being played back can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button T The screen for verifying division will appear Choose YES and then Divide Scene Divide scene press the KA button _ Choose NO to cancel 2 division After division the Divide Scene screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 7 to divide another scene D Press the ll button to quit 112 Note e If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt Il button in step 5 the submenu will appear see page 111 Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points Combining scenes that were divided will restore the original scene see page 113 If a special effect has been added to the original scene the IN effect will be added to the first half of scene and the OUT effect to the latter half Th
191. t back on DVD player except for devices that allow playback of a DVD R See page 135 disc not finalized on this DVD video camera recorder DVD R discs recorded on this DVD video camera No further data can be recorded on finalized recorder or other 8 cm DVD R discs can be played disc back on other DVD players or other devices Note conforming to 8 cm DVD R but playback on all DVD Use this DVD video camera recorder to finalize the players is not guaranteed DVD R disc recorded on the DVD video camera e Playback may not be possible on some DVD players recorder or it may depend on the recorded status of DVD R discs In such cases play back the DVD R disc on 2 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play this DVD video camera recorder Also playback on it back DVD players may stop momentarily between scenes See the instruction manual for DVD player 79 Recording Dubbing Images e Before connecting this DVD video camera recorder to another device be sure to turn both devices off e Insert a recordable DVD RAM disc or card into this DVD video camera recorder see p 24 27 Only photos can be recorded No video can be recorded Before You Begin RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE You can record dub images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera recorder Use the AV S input output cable provided to connect the DVD video camera recorder to the oth
192. t dots This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution t
193. t this option No display LINE To input image from another device S LINE To input S VIDEO signal from another device Displayed on DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A only 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting tH o 0 REM3 0 MIN Kl 1 Press the MENU button use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Input Source on the Input Source ILINE Note Record Functions OSD Output M SENE The Input Source setting will Setup menu screen return to CAMERA whenever and then press the P Il the DVD video camera eg button recorder is turned off External input icon Record Functions Setup S 2 Choose LINE and then press the P Il button 94 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD PHOTO INPUT When Input Source LINE or S LINE is specified you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD RAM disc or a card 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 i On screen displa dee Details of setting SS format Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects despite high image quality Frame suits recording of less moving video na Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects T Press the MENU button use Operating Note e The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the Record Fu
194. tach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap Shorter end 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera recorder Longer end 3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens Note e Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera recorder to protect the lens e When recording attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control 1 while inserting a fine rod into the hole 3 Slide the cover to close it marked PUSH pull the battery holder out forward Note The life of lithium battery is approximately one year If 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive the battery is discharged no operation is possible with terminal facing down remote control Replace the battery Battery holder REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 while pushing the battery holder slide the battery out Warning Note e KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND e Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell Sony PETS Panasonic Sanyo Toshiba CR2032 or Duracell e IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN DL2032 Use of another battery may present a risk of IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT fire or explosion e BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local P
195. tems have now been reset to defaults 102 Disc Navigation CDEC 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 program so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD RAM disc is used Some items will not appear when DVD R disc or card is used but the operation is the same e Turn the DVD video camera recorder on p 44 Before You Begin When using disc Set the power switch to 8 or 0 e When using card Set the power switch to 9 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button The Disc Navigation screen shown on page 104 will appear H T LU 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera recorder will enter the recording pause status You can also press the lf button to end Disc Navigation 103 Thumbnail see Terminology p 155 Selected scene number Number of all scenes AI DAL Programs 001 014 a PLY o Cursor Current page position 4 Still image icon 2 Bar graph Operation guide Disc type kon 1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen 2 No still icon will appear for card 2 The ope
196. that can be entered 124 128 Delete several scenes Scenes over limit The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be Cannot divide scene entered 112 124 Delete several scenes Scenes over limit This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the ae 113 124 Cannot move scene number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit Stop processing The MM button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes O 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 110 118 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 another card Please replace card This disc cannot be A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera recorder used Please replace has been loaded Check the type of disc disc This disc is recorded by This DVD video camera recorder can use only discs recorded on the PAL system Please the NTSC system A disc recorded on the PAL system cannot be replace disc used on this DVD video camera recorder Top scene cannot be Division is not possible at the start of scene me divided Use AC adapter Finalization is not possible when the DVD video camera recorder charger is powered by a battery Use the AC adapter charger for 43 135 finalization Use AC ada
197. the DISC NAVIGATION button 3 Press the P Ill button 2 Use the L a PPI lt 4 PP buttons to select Playback will start from the selected scene the desired scene Note The selected scene will be framed This is Pressing the lt 4 or PP button will move the cursor called a cursor to the preceding or following scene Pressing the k lt or PPI button will move to preceding or following page AI Programs 007 01 When playback ends The DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene Pressing the lf or DISC Note e Press the B I button to temporarily stop playback Pressing Il again will start from that point e If you press the P Il button after playback of the last scene on disc finishes playback will start again from the beginning of disc NAVIGATION button will e Pressing the W button will always restore the Disc restore the Disc Playback pause Navigation screen Navigation screen e When playing back photos on card Playback will When the playback pause appear In the case of a photo with a large number of status continues for as long as 5 minutes the pixels it will take some time for the photo to appear Disc Navigation screen will automatically be restored Playing back photos A photo on DVD RAM disc will be displayed for approx 3 seconds When playing back photos on card playback will stop after
198. the on screen movement on screen Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if EIS On is specified Firmly hold the DVD video camera recorder with both hands bono EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide EIS ZE conversion lens is used EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A information display RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION DIGITAL ZOOM See page 56 for setting on digital zoom REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING MIC FILTER When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera recorder you can reduce wind noise in recording If MIC Filter ON is specified the low frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off during recording This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback 1 Press the MENU PQcamera Functions Setup button choose ce T Fu tiong Setup MIC Filter on the White Bal Camera Functions Setup menu screen CENTER RETURN Gau and then press the P Il CENTER RETURN ORAM 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting MIC Filter TOn Note You can also use the on screen display to confirm 2 Choose the desired option and then press the that the MIC Filter has been set P U button The MIC Filter setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off The MIC Filter function will work only during m
199. to SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF OSD OUTPUT on page 97 and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera recorder status e When copy guarded disc is played back no image will 3 Perform playback recording or editing appear on TV screen e If you use TV with wide mode aspect ratio 16 9 and You can perform playback editing or editing set the TV to the wide mode the entire Disc on Disc Navigation while checking on TV Navigation display may NOTOR Ge e 1 ae screen If this happens release the wide mode setting on TV see the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode 78 CHAD Gi Playback on DVD Recorder Player PLAYING BACK DVD RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder see Terminology p 155 or DVD player that conforms to DVD RAM to play back 8 cm DVD RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera recorder 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder player Note and play it back e When playing back disc on another device the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on See the instruction manual for DVD this DVD video camera recorder recorder player PLAYING BACK DVD R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD R disc Note e Do not insert a DVD R disc that has not been finalized You need to finalize see Terminology into any DVD recorder The disc may be unusable p 155 a disc to play i
200. ton all the way down at one stroke without pressing it half way recording will be possible but the focus will be incorrect See SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS on page 30 for details of photos on card See Check 2 on page 158 if recording photos is not possible Shake of the DVD video camera recorder may cause blur in recorded image When holding the DVD video camera recorder for recording grasp it securely with both hands When recording with higher zoom magnification it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera recorder on a tripod Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking Doing so may damage the card or the data on card The range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still If focusing is difficult with auto focus choose manual focus and manually correct the focus before recording see page 72 There may be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image 51 CUED On Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details amp 2 Program AE Ed 3 White balance n A EIS UN 5 Manual Focus 6 Backlight compensation 1 Recording mode 13 Zoom 14 Exposure correction k 7 Micropho
201. ttery Is the ambient temperature too low or too high Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 50 86 F 10 30 C The battery has possibly discharged excessively Continue 39 charging After a while the battery will be charged to the specified voltage and the CHARGE indicator will light Then the battery charge will be completed normally Is battery charged Charge it 39 Is Power Save set to On If the powered DVD video camera recorder is left for as long as 5 minutes without recording or playback with Power Save On specified it will automatically turn off to save battery power To restart recording in this case set the power switch to OFF and then set it to W You can also specify Power Save Off to stop automatic power off Detach the battery or AC adapter charger once and then press the RESET button of DVD video camera recorder Reattach a 40 43 174 power supply to DVD video camera recorder before turning it on E EE again 167 S Reference Symptom Cause and Correction Even if the DVD video The DVD video camera recorder will automatically turn on to camera recorder is off recognize a disc Closing the cover will automatically turn the opening the cover will DVD video camera recorder off cause the ACCESS indicator to blink During recording i Reference Symptom Cause and Correction Pressing the REC or Is input image copy guarded 27 81 133 PHO
202. tting the Lock Set screen will be restored Repeat step 6 to lock another scene T Press the ll button to quit The lock icon a will appear on any scene for which lock has been set 118 CUED 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected When selecting all scenes simply proceed with step 3 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Select on the Scene menu screen 5 Choose Start gt Current Current gt End or All and then press the P Il button LES BS Select Start gt Current Current gt End Current scene AI Programs 006 011 AI Programs 006 011 AI Programs 006 011 its Ses T le n AR Eee Te ER Reale e AR gt PLAY DESELECT ALL GR Start gt Current is specified The scenes from the first to current will be selected Deselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by one While you are displaying the All Programs screen on which scenes have been selected choose the scene to be deselected and then press the SELECT button Note Up to 999 scenes can be selected gt PLAY MDESELECT ALL RAM Cur
203. urn the DVD camera recorder on Set the power switch to to turn the DVD video camera recorder on After the ACCESS PC indicator goes out perform the subsequent operation 3 Check the subject on the screen viewfinder or LCD When using the viewfinder close the LCD monitor before pulling out the viewfinder e Insert a recordable DVD RAM or DVD R disc into this DVD video camera 4 Press the REC button The II mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will change to the REC mark and recording will start During recording the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera recorder will light Pressing REC again during recording will set the DVD video camera recorder to the recording pause status Recording indicator 5 When recording is finished turn the DVD video camera recorder off 49 Note e See Check 1 on page 158 when recording movie is not possible See Check 4 on page 158 if it takes some time before recording is possible See Check 5 on page 159 if the DVD video camera recorder does not operate See page 52 for on screen information display It is recommended that you use DVD RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the front of DVD video camera recorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked You can press the REC button immediately after the DVD video camer
204. urn the DVD video camera recorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again Do not place the DVD video camera recorder with the open LCD screen down Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera recorder Liquid crystal display LCD and viewfinder The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology Among the total number of pixels approx 120 000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx 200 000 pixels for viewfinder 0 01 or less pixels may be missing black dots or may remain lit as colored dots red blue green This shows the limitations of the current technology and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera recorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or immediately after power is turned on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera recorder rises Hold the DVD video camera recorder correctly e Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera recorder The viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera recorder may fall Do not subject the DVD video camera recorder to impact e This DVD video camera recorder is a precision machine Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall e When using a tripod firmly secure the DVD video camera reco
205. using it e This message may also appear when condensation occurs In this case do not repair the disc turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait until it dries out and then turn it on again e If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD video camera recorder on from off with a disc loaded after recording on it choose repair e If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc and no condensation occurs and the disc is not dirty choose repair 2 e This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc In this case do not initialize the disc Remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it e This message may also appear when condensation occurs In this case do not initialize the disc turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait until it dries out and then turn it on again e Initialization will delete all data on disc Se e This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc Remove the disc and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it e This message may also appear when condensation occurs Wait until the DVD video camera recorder dries out and then turn it on again e This message will appear when a single sided disc is inserted in reverse Reinsert the disc correctly Insert the disc with the label printed surface facing the outside 166 Troubleshooting Check to
206. usted during XTRA Best quality external input and playback FINE High quality STD Standard quality Still recording quality when using card p 94 FINE High quality NORM Standard quality ECO Number of recordable stills is prioritized 1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A 2 Not displayed on DZ MV730A 3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera recorder or disc has not yet been initialized a write protected disc or locked card or a disc or card with no remaining space has been inserted 4 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD video camera recorder is inserted 5 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card or finalized DVD R disc 6 In XTRA mode possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time 7 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference This number may not decrease depending on the recording conditions not displayed with a DVD R disc Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on screen information Press the DISPLAY button The full and minimum display modes will alternate Py 0 0 7 0 Of e Full display mode All types of information will appear e Minimum display mode The recording mode see 1 on page 52 and recording status see 12 on page 52 will appear If the DVD video camera recorder has warning information a warning mes
207. ut icon is to be created on desktop will appear If you want to create one click Yes If not choose No K i Dever wean Lo oe ipageoatut on Deis T Click Finish Then the installation of DVDfunSTUDIO will start Click 8 The screen for installing DVDfunSTUDIO will appear Click Next 9 If you do not wish to change the folder in which DVDfunSTUDIO is installed click Next If you wish to change the folder click Change and then choose the folder in which DVDfunSTUDIO is to be installed 144 10 Click Install Installation will start 11a message verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear If you want to create one click Yes If not choose No 12 Click Finish Then the installation of DVD RAM driver will start 13 After the DVD RAM driver has been installed a message that prompts you to restart the PC will appear Click OK Ab The TETIN afer ir inet g A Gren sehr pee t eb recor Click 14 The driver setup screen will appear Click the Driver and Formatter Setup button Ze AD MAh Softee S ll op ime we Porter esp Click 15 Click Next Gemen a e el eee nend em YT Fare Iesch a ell Gi WE PZ Bh L Pr tege ee rK lee Click 16 Carefully read the License Agreement If you accept it click Yes The contents of agreement displayed on actual screen
208. utton indicator will blink when the DVD video camera recorder is turned on next time Re set the white CENTER RETURN QRAM balance as needed 3 Hold Ki pressed until the HAT indicator changes from blinking to a steady light When the HAT indicator lights the white balance setting will be complete OSet EXIT 4 Press the ll button to end the setting ee A 89 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER EIS When you use zoom see page 56 to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image 1 Press the MENU After recording with EIS set to Off it is Camera Functions Setup button choose EIS on gg recommended that you return the setting to the Camera Functions 7 On and then turn the DVD video camera Setup menu screen recorder off unless you normally record with riiter D and then press the P Il Off setting button CENTER RETURN RAM Note 2 Choose the On or Off and then press the The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when P button the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e It is recommended that you specify EIS Off when 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting e the DVD video camera recorder on a desk or e When EIS On is specified there will be a slight Checking EIS On or Off difference between the actual movement and the You can check EIS On or Off by
209. wfinder the DVD video camera recorder could malfunction or a fire could occur e Do not leave the DVD video camera recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight This could cause malfunctions Do not use the DVD video camera recorder near TV or radio e This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts Do not use the DVD video camera recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism If the DVD video camera recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a radio wave tower or electric appliances noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in picture and sound At worst the DVD video camera recorder could malfunction Do not expose the DVD video camera recorder to soot or steam e Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera recorder case or cause malfunctions Do not use the DVD video camera recorder near corrosive gas If the DVD video camera recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engine corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide or sulfur such as in a hot spring area the external or internal terminals could corrode which would disable normal operation or the battery connecting terminals could corrode so power will not turn on Do not use the DVD video camera recorder near ultrasonic humidifier e With some water in humidifier c
210. with ID 1 ID 2 To view images recorded at 16 9 setting switch the aspect ratio of your TV See TV instruction manual for this switching e When using a video selector see Terminology p 155 the TV may not automatically be switched to 16 9 mode This system records the aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 information in void space between video signals 93 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 30 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 3 Press the MENU button to end the T Press the MENU button use Operating Record Functions Setup Menu p 64 to choose P setting Quality on the Q Record Functions Ss Setup menu screen CENTER RETURN and Hien pices nema Still recording quality button Note 2 Choose the option you want and then press The still quality setting will be stored in memory even the P Il button when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off GD J R A CARD RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE INPUT SOURCE If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera recorder you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera recorder Refer to the explanation starting from page 80 on how to connect the DVD video camera recorder to other devices or record images input from them CAMERA Usually selec
211. y list This Select menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes using menu on page 119 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Start Kess 2 Display the editing Z Current Current ei PA screen of the play list to ears End All on the A be edited Select menu screen B e ER and then press the B I CET Stm Perform steps 2 4 on e button page 126 Note 3 Specify the first or last scene of those you See page 119 for the status of scenes to be wish to select and then press the MENU selected button 5 Press the W button The screen for verifying To select all scenes simply press the MENU exit will appear button 128 RAM ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES MOVE You can move scenes only when Category All is specified 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 64 to choose Switch on the PlayList menu screen and then press the P H button Select the play list to be edited and then press the K H button 4 Select the scene to be moved You can also select multiple scenes see pages 106 and 119 5 Press the MENU button 6 Choose Scene Edit Move and then press the K H button a Edit Divide Cop Combine Move
212. zed 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 DVD PLAYER This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD Video and DVD R discs using the DVD video format Most DVD players can play back a DVD R disc recorded on the DVD video camera recorder some DVD players cannot play back the disc DVD R DISC One time recordable DVD disc The recorded contents cannot be deleted or overwritten If recordable space remains on the disc additional recording will be possible if the disc has not been finalized DVD RAM DISC Rewritable DVD disc DVD RECORDER This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc such as DVD RAM that conforms to the DVD video recording format Some DVD recorders can record on a DVD R disc conforming to DVD video format A DVD recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD RAM can play back DVD RAM discs recorded on the DVD video camera recorder DVD VIDEO FORMAT This application format establishes the file name directory structure data format etc to record videos movies A generally available DVD video conforms to this format DVD VIDEO RECORDING DVD VR FORMAT Format to record video data on writable DVD disc This format has been adopted for DVD video

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