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AMX Wireless Touch Panels (Wave Server) Car Video System User Manual

1. to select and then press P Il to designate 5 Press the 44 or D gt button to select the digit rou want to set in Date Set 30 19 2005 sequence Date Mode 8 00 qd SI Press the Kd or DPI CENTER 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 30 9 2005 8 00 A Date set up ia vo The screen for verifying the set date will appear 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 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display formats day month year month day year or year month day Associated with the selected date display the time d
2. 145 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 e Do not use Windows application to finalise a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder The disc will become unusable e 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 152 Formatting with other standards could cause the DVD video camera recorder to malfunction e 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 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 152 or sleep or standby with this DVD video camera recorder connected to the PC the DVD video came
3. 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 e Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local PROPERLY DO NOT RECHARGE DISASSEMBLE laws Do not dispose of in fire OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE Do not short circuit the battery Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers Keep the battery in a dark cool dry place The remote control DZ RM4W and lithium battery CR2032 are supplied only with the DZ GX20E DZ MV780E and DZ MV750E 36 Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera recorder The remote controllable distance is up to 5 m EA Il AN w E E Infrared receiver Note e 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 e
4. Choose NO to cancel switching of thumbnail After Yes or No setting the Change Thumbnail screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 7 to change the other scenes Press the lll button to quit Note e If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt Il button in step 5 the submenu screen will appear See page 108 e A thumbnail of still cannot be changed e Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be played back you will not be able to change its thumbnail Release the skip setting of the scene to change the thumbnail 113 COPYING STILLS ON DVD RAM DISC TO CARD COPY 1 Set the power switch to 8 or QO Note e No movie can be copied 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button e If you press the MENU button before pressing the KA button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear p 108 e See Category p 133 to check the stills recorded 4 on DVD RAM disc Press the MENU button e You can also select multiple scenes p 103 e Even if all scenes including movies are selected to 3 Select the still to be copied 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 KH 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 n
5. LCD EVF Setup on page 95 if you wish to display images in the viewfinder regardless of whether you open or close the LCD monitor Dioptre control Viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder until a click is heard 39 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 video camera recorder on 2 Press the MENU button Camera Functions Setup g White Bal Auto EIS Dig Zoom MIC Filter The menu screen will appear GH 3 Use the 44 PP1 lt 44 PP buttons to choose Date Setup and then Date Set Date Set 1 1 2005 12 00 ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Press the PP button The figure for the day Date Set LI 1 2005 will be selected O 12 00 The digit that is highlighted first ENTER Reu Ora 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 day press the P gt button to right to select the digit to be set If you press the Il button after selecting the figure for the day the screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of screen for setting month year or time 40 Use ke DPI 44 PP buttons
6. PROGRAMME Programme 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 9 00 Movie 10 20 Still 11 45 Still 13 30 Movie 17 20 Still Programme No 1 Recorded on September 10 BAM o SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE SWITCH Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera recorder are collected as programmes for each recording date selecting a programme 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 f a DVD RAM or DVD R disc recorded on another device is loaded in this DVD video camera recorder the programme may not be a collection of recordings on the same date 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Switch on the Program menu screen and then press the P I button CENTER RETURN 4 select the programme to be displayed and then press the P Il rograms button 01 30 8 2005 02 10 9 2005 03 30 9 2005 CENTER RETURN Switch Program The Disc Navigation screen of the selected programme will appear 03 30 9 2005 001 008 PLAY RAM 118 wh LS PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME PLAY You can p
7. When using card Lock Slide Show Scene No File name CAE003 100 0003 em Recording mode Playback operation Playback information display SE Vat 9 27 30 9 2005 Recording date time 1 d VIDEO or O PHOTO with disc Only LJ PHOTO with card 2 Programme or Play List 2 Number of programme or play list being played back not displayed when all programmes are being played back Refer to Disc Card type on page 57 pn Will appear when each function is specified On bk Standard playback ll Playback pause PP Forward search playback ad Reverse search playback gt gt l Forward skip playback I 4 Reverse skip playback HK Forward frame advance al Reverse frame back Refer to Playing Back beginning on page 61 for how to operate The I mark will appear on the first image on disc The PI mark will appear on the last image on disc 4 Recording date time display Shows the date time when recording was started Even when playback starts the date time display will not advance No display No information will appear However when the mode of playback operation is switched the symbol will appear for approx 3 seconds Note See Using Disc Navigation on page 100 and later for explanation on programme and play list 65 Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on screen menu modes are avai
8. e Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera recorder p 52 e Turn the DVD video camera recorder on p 47 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 P I button Press the P Il 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 61 CUED PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function p 64 or Disc Navigation function p 100 to play back from the start of disc or card DRAMI OR SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback press the 4 or PP button and Note hold it
9. EVF Brightness Press d Kees 9 The screen becomes Dees duinriet CQOADJUST ENTER OR Press PP Brightness SCH becomes adjustment bar rignter 95 SETTING COLOUR DENSITY COLOUR LEVEL You can adjust the colour density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder 1 Press the MENU 3 Press the MENU button A button use Operating et Menu p 67 to choose Note Adjust on the LCD Adjust e The colour setting will be stored in memory even after EVF Setup menu it Ml EVF Display the DVD video camera recorder is turned off screen and then choose LENE ON rant e Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor Color Level screen or viewfinder is changed the brightness or l density of the recorded image itself will not change The colour density adjustment bar will appear on the screen 2 Use the 44 kk buttons PSLCD EVF Adjust for adjustment EN mm EVF Brightness Brightness Press 44 RS For lighter colour Press PP For denser colour Colour density adjustment bar ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER 1 Press the MENU button use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Note The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off SLCD EVF Setup EVF Display on the O LCD EVF Setup EE ENTER RETURN RAM menu screen 2 Choose On and decide it
10. Reference for time required to charge battery at approx 25 C DZ BP14S provided with DZ GX20E DZ BP14S5W optional Approx 165 minutes DZ BP7S provided with DZ MV780E DZ MV750E DZ MV730E DZ BP7SW optional unavailable for DZ GX20E 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 orientation 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 side must be eas RIF alt 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 For safety be sure to turn the DVD video camera recorder off before attaching or removing the battery e Be careful not to drop the removed battery e f the battery remains attached minute level current will flow even if the DVD video camera recorder is off and the battery will discharge N SS d MA SS Le S Q S g A EA ei 43 Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery with no zoom operation etc See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD v
11. The screen for setting a title will appear 119 D After entering the title D The screen for verifying choose Enter and then press the KAN button 7 8 9 0 SPACE ghijktim tu i 6 f s a 5 e r i a n a a 2 cancel _ CENTER DELETE GEDSELECT TITLE at a Park the change in title will appear Choose YES and then press the P Ill button AFinish title setting YES Ir PER Choose NO to cancel changing of the title After Yes or No setting the Disc Navigation screen of the selected programme will appear Note If you wish to delete the letter for title press the Hi 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 P PI 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 scree
12. You can add fading to the beginning and or end of scene There are three types of special effects Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade Out Fade In Fade In B W White Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen Wipe Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades in from Black and White screen to colour Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen T Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene for adding special effects 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Effect Fade and ae Effect Fade then press the KAN Gen mme button Sei Select l Thumbnail Detail CENTER m RETURN Q RAM 5 The Fade Set screen 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 for IN and or OUT choose Enter Bone and then press the KA Bio White Wipe B W White Wipe B W button Cancel You can use Kd PP I to move the cursor to IN OUT Enter or Cancel Use 44 PP to choose the effect to be added and then press P Ill to set the effect To cancel setting choose Cancel screen Fades out from colour screen to Black and White screen If you choose Enter an
13. cccccececceeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeees 55 Scenes information 117 Viewfinder gege e Ee 39 DVIJE E 109 DV Di el E EE 81 152 BYA D E GEET 27 EUR WEE 27 DVD recorder cccececeececeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeneanens 81 152 DVD video format EE 152 DVD video recording DVD VR format 33 152 E Edit play RE 123 IS LEE 89 EXPOSURE button EE 76 Exposure control EE 76 External microphone jack ceccecseeseeeeceeeeeeeees 77 F Fade eat en a nel teetdetico reba det 111 Finalise DISC saene a a asso 132 FINE VIDEO Mode sscecceccessessececcescereaceeceeeees 90 FOCUS button EE 74 Format DISO siera a ea te kien dete tates 129 Frame advance Frame back 62 G Go To during playback ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 64 Go To on Disc Navigation cccceeeseeseeeeeees 128 H Hand K BEE 34 HOWIINO EE 79 153 I Information display mode csececceeeeeeeceeeeeeeees 55 Infrared RE 37 Infrared EE 153 Initial Set p eenegen 97 L Language E 98 Laser pickup block aiser wel Gees 153 EE EE 35 Lens cap string attachment hole 35 eet 115 LOCK SWIC EEN 53 Low Light Programme AE cccsccseeeeeeseeeneeeees 86 M DF bd ee 74 WIG EE 89 leegent Eeer 126 N Normal Menu Guts ctnutcieter bed aloud cen steulteeat taal 83 O Optical 10x ZOOM Jens ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseees 59 Optical 16x Zoom lenS ege ASSEN see wae dee 59 OSD QUID ee 94 P Play play WEE 122 Play programme ebessi esoguer
14. 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 button all the way down at one stroke without pressing it half way recording will be possible but the focus may be incorrect See SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS on page 33 for details of photos on card e See Check 2 on page 155 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 e 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 e 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 74 There may be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image CUED On Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording IEAA INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page
15. 121 Cannot move scene number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit Stop processing The W button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes 161 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 107 115 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 NTSC system the PAL system A disc recorded on the NTSC system cannot be Please replace disc used on this DVD video camera recorder Top scene cannot be Division is not possible at the start of scene IER divided UNFORMAT DISC The disc is not initialised or it is damaged If this message appears be sure to initialise the disc on this DVD video camera recorder before using it Reinitialising even a disc used on this DVD video camera recorder may be necessary initialising will erase all recorded contents on disc If this message appears try to initialise the disc If the same message still appears the disc may be damaged Use another disc Use AC adapter Finalis
16. 9 2005 8 00 Set the current date and time CENTER RETURN RAM E III English iy Change the language display CENTER RETURN RAM POQuick Menu od TOMO Auto Select demonstration mode setting ENTER m RETURN RAM p 99 ff Language D Demo Node Reset Menu setup is returned to initial state except date CENTER RETURN RAM FINE Fine Image Quality CENTER RETURN RAM Recording by 4 3 ENTER RETURN RAM LIQuick Menu C English Language i Change the langui Italiano CENTER m RETURN RAM POduick Menu od Auto iy Demo Mode Start demonstration after approx 3 minutes CENTER m RETURN 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 UM Seli uer Off t D enu for record functions setup ENTER m RETURN RAM Date Setup Quick Menu Date Set Menu for date setup CENTER RETURN RAM initial Setup Quick Menu Fe Mf Language English W Demo Mode Auto Reset Menu for Initial setup ENTER RETURN Note No photo can be recorded on DVD R disc Quick Menu o Self Timer hai if Select the self timer C
17. FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTONDISG retera ea EEES 69 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO CARD rinio tuaa i iret 70 Disc Navigation Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH DVD RAM DICH 71 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH DVD R DISC sueiga gege 72 FLOW OF QUICK MENU VOIR CARDI oiie 73 Manually Focusing Gubiect 74 FOCUSING DURING DBECORDING 74 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded EXDOSUTE EE 76 Compensating for Backlight 0 eee 76 Using External Microphone ssssssesessseeneeesseen 77 Built in Video Flash for DZ GX20E only 78 Viewing on TV Screen 79 CONNECTING TO A TV iisissecsscccccssccsnnrpuseassecoenens 79 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN s sssssnnnnnnenneoenneeeeennnn 80 Playback on DVD Recorder Player 5 81 PLAYING BACK DVD RAM DISC csseeees 81 PLAYING BACK DVD R DISC ceeeeeeeeeees 81 Recording Dubbing Images ssesennnseneeen 82 RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES cccccceeeeeeeees 82 Advanced Techniques Checking Flow of Normal Men 83 Camera Functions Setting Up Camera Functions sseeseeeeeeaenee 85 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE 85 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT AAA 86 ADJUSTING COLOUR WHITE BALANCE 87 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER EIS scdecsscesdaeelliiuhiv utietceecchaseace 89 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARG
18. 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 LL IS method LCD EVF Setup LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Color Level EVF Display Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted 170 Major Specifications DZ GX20E 1 3 6 inch interlaced DZ MV780E 1 4 5 inch interlaced DZ MV750E DZ MV730E_ 1 6 inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ GX20E approx 2 120 000 DZ MV780E approx 1 330 000 DZ MV750E DZ MV730E approx 800 000 Number of effective pixels DZ GX20E Movie approx 1 230 000 Still approx 1 920 000 DZ MV780E Movie approx 690 000 Still approx 1 100 000 DZ MV750E DZ MV730E Movie approx 410 000 Still approx 410 000 Lens DZ GX20E F1 8 2 2 f 4 5 45 mm Filter diameter 34 mm Thread pitch 0 5 mm DZ MV780E F1 8 2 3 f 3 2 32 mm Filter diameter 30 5 mm Thread pitch 0 5 mm DZ MV750E DZ MV730E F1 6 2 3 f 2 78 43 3 mm Filter diameter 34 mm Thread pitch 0 5 mm Zoom Optical 10x DZ GX20E DZ MV780E Optical 16x DZ MV750E DZ MV730E 240x with digital zoom added 40x for still 1 4 1 4000 second movie Still recording only External microphone jack 3 5 mm stereo mini jack a plug in power type
19. 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 H 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 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 B 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 GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only While the demonstration is being given the recording indicator will blink 151 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 initialised 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
20. s eyesight Especially when recording a baby or small child move the DVD video camera recorder at least 1 m away e Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver in vehicle Doing so could dazzle the driver causing an accident e Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is flammable or explosive gas Doing so could cause fire or explosion e When the DZ FLHS is attached to DZ GX20E the built in video flash in DZ GX20E will not operate CUED Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV S output cable to connect the DVD video camera recorder to a TV as follows a Z sw AY NN To S VIDEO input jack Camm E Ge To video audio VT et EI To AV output jack J input jacks AV S output cable provided Zi Red 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 output cable plugs into jacks straight e Before connecting make sure that the volume on TV Obliquely inserting them could damage the jacks is turned down Forgetting this may cause howling see Terminology p 152 from the TV speakers Stereo Type with Stereo Type Monaural Type S VIDEO Jack S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO C RO COLO RC Ot gt e T T T T T T White T Yellow Red Yellow Os N Red White White 79 CUED
21. 119 PIAV ISI EE 121 RE 123 Add scenes SUDMENU 2cceeeeeee eee eees 124 EE 121 Delete sss edd 127 RE 124 Delete scenes submenu o n nanoan0101000na 125 e 126 Eege 122 Select scenes submenu 0eceeeeeeeees 125 WITCHY EE 122 WC echo ee dee deed ee deg 127 Portrait Programme AE asaannnanonnnnannnnnnnnrnnnnnennne 85 Power Save eege 97 Power SWItCh EE 47 EEGEN e Ge EE ed 118 Play eege 119 SWIG WEE 118 RE 119 Programme AE AE ee See 85 Protect DISC getest edel 130 Q Quality e EE 93 Quick Men xs s5se vad crac ie Soak ancora eh eames 66 QUICK MENU button cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 67 R Record button EE 52 Recording indicator eeeseiessetesgeiege eege ege 98 ee EE 36 Repeat EE 133 RESET Geier 99 Set States ce Ee eee ees 99 SYSTEM eege 170 RESET button EE 170 S Sand amp Snow Programme AE c0scseeeeeeeees 85 Scene COMBINE geg 110 BEE 107 BCEE 117 PIG eee cacteaueh Ee 109 pade x eege Seege gege 111 e 126 EE 116 SEN 112 Searching for image wi 842i Aleta donlten 62 SEICCE SCENE ee SE 103 SELEC EE 103 GE Rer 93 el Keier 35 Skip Scene E 112 Skip DlayOAaCk dee Ed 63 ele 134 Sports Programme AE annananonoananonnnnnnrnnnernnennne 85 Spotlight Programme AE csscceeceeeeeeeeeseees 85 STD VIDEO Mode eege gege 90 Eeler 53 TEE E 108 Switch play liSt EE 122 Switch programme ccecsecceeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeees 118 T Tele converSion le
22. 9 p 91 Self timer p 93 On screen information display output p 94 4 Not displayed with DVD RAM disc in status The quality mode is displayed in status p 93 5 Not displayed in OU or W status 6 Displayed with DVD RAM disc in status or W status 7 Not displayed in Quick Menu 84 Date Setup rjDate Setup Q Date Set Date Mode M D Y Re ENTER RETURN RAM Date setting p 40 Display format p 41 LCD EVF Setup PSLCD EVF Setup amp Adjust EVF Display Auto CENTER RETURN Q RAM Adjust p 95 EVF Display p 96 Initial Setup ra Power Save Off OR Record LED On Language English r it Demo Mode Auto ENTER RETURN RAM Beep p 97 Power save p 97 Recording LED p 98 Language selection p 98 Demo mode p 151 Reset p 99 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin RAM GED CARD e See page 67 for how to set SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE This DVD video camera recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions clearer images will be recorded 1 Press the MENU button use the ba Jk ak buttons to choose Program AE on the Camera
23. 93 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 status a JPEG 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 152 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 WW the quality of photos on card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD RAM disc 33 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
24. 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 49 53 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 Q 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 centre of screen and the II indicator on screen will light in purple the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen 54 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 OI 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 centre of screen first locate the subject at the centre
25. Edit p 107 Divide p 109 m Effect p 111 Delete p 107 Copy p 114 Combine p 110 Select p 116 Move p 110 Will appear when a Detail p 117 play list is displayed Fade p 111 Skip p 112 Thumbnail p 113 Start gt Current p 116 Current End p 116 All p 116 Play list Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete 122 Go To Top p 128 122 End p 128 121 V 123 126 Disc Format Disc p 129 127 A Protect Disc p 130 127 Capacity p 130 Update Control Info p 131 118 119 119 DDN an EE mm DD opp Program Switch CS Play Title Others E Category p 133 All p 133 ETC Repeat Play p 133 VIDEO p 133 SBS PHOTO p 133 On p 133 Off p 133 When using DVD R disc Scene Select p 116 Start gt Current p 116 Detail p 117 Current End p 116 All p 116 Program Switch p 118 Disc r Finalize Disc p 132 Play p 119 A Capacity p 130 Go To Top p 128 Lal End p 128 Others Repeat Play p 133 On p 133 ETC Off p 133 105 When using card Scene Delete p 10 Lock p 11 Select p 11 Detail p 11 Go To Top p 128 A End p 128 Card gt Format Card 2 Capacity 106 7 5 6 p 1 7 Current End p 1 All p 116 Start Current p 116 16 Slide Show Start p 134 Scene DELETING SCENES EDIT DELETE
26. FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION ar R E ta 104 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU 105 EE 107 DELETING SCENES EDIT DELETE 107 DIVIDING MOVIES EDIT DIVIDE 109 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES EDIT GCOMBINE ses icscstscccsissctesosazetenencteaaiees 110 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES EDIT MOVE E 110 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY EFFECT FADE Avice inate ate 111 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES EFFECT SKIPI eege 112 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS EFFECT THUMBNAIL cccceeeeeeeees 113 COPYING STILLS ON DVD RAM DISC TO CARD COP 114 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD LOCK 115 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN SELECT eeben 116 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN DET AI xteied ts fentauwieiecce 117 teil 118 WHAT IS PROGRAMMEN 118 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE SWITCH aaannnneaannnnnnnaaa 118 PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME PLAY 119 CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME iad KEL tt 119 Peay EE 121 WHAT IS PLAY E 121 CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE 121 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY Bag Aire EEN 122 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST PLAY 122 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST c66 ccccccccessscccccecceesees 123 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST 0 00 00 ccceececceeeeeeeeeees 124 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 124 DELETING SCENES USING S
27. If you press the MENU button before pressing the KA button in step 7 the submenu screen will appear p 108 e Only scenes on play list can be moved 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 67 to choose Title on the PlayList menu screen and then press the KA button 4 Use the Playlist Title screen to select the play list whose title you wish to change and then press the KA button See CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME 01 30 8 2005 12 30 TITLE on page 119 02 10 9 2005 8 00 03 12 9 2005 9 30 for how to enter a title 04 20 9 2005 15 15 CENTER m RETURN DELETING PLAY LIST DELETE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Delete on the PlayList menu screen and then press the KA button 4 Use the Delete Playlist screen to select the play list you wish to ln delete and then press the B I button Delete PlayList Delete PlayList PlayList No 01 30 8 2005 12 30 ANDelete PlayList G NO ENTER 5 The screen for verifying TITLE at a Park exit will appear Choose SE then press AFinish title sett
28. Il button on this DVD e Be sure to use the AC adapter charger to power the video camera recorder and the record button DVD video camera recorder from AC outlet to prevent on connected device The DVD video battery power from shutting off during recording on camera recorder will start playback and the another video device If you are using a Hitachi VCR using the remote recorded device willrecord dub it 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 3 Set the channel of the connected video device to an external input 82 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 66 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 PP 1 44 PP buttons to select a menu item and then press the II button to choose the option See page 67 for the setting method The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD RAM disc
29. NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind itis better to be safe than sorry O00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY CoD Used correctly domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power Problems can occur if they are misused or abused O resulting in leakage or in extreme cases fire or explosion Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems _ ALWAYS ALWAYS BATTERY SAFETY M Take care to fit your batteries correctly Replace the whole set of batteries at one G U l D L N ES observing the plus and minus marks on the time taking care not to mix old and new battery and appliance Incorrect fitting can batteries or batteries of differenttypes since cause leakage or in extreme cases fire or this can result in leakage or in extreme even an explosion cases fire or even an explosion ALWAYS ALWAYS NEVER S Store unused batteries in their packaging Remove dead batteries from equipment and Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can and away from metal objects which may all batteries from equipment you know you cause them to explode Please put dead cause a short circuit resulting in leakage or are not going to use for a long time batteries in with the normal household in extreme cases fire or even an explosion Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause waste damage ALWAYS ALWAYS Never attempt to
30. OFF FE Microphone filter ON 56 8 16 9 mode only in movie recording mode p 91 No display 16 9 mode OFF 16 9 mode ON 9 Video flash when Video Flash sold separately is attached only in still recording mode p 78 No display Emits light automatically 3 Always emits light y No light emission 10 Self timer only in still recording mode p 93 No display Self timer OFF NS Self timer ON countdown is from 10 seconds 11 Recording status REC During recording ll During recording pause lights in green When focus locks during photo recording lights in purple No display 12 Zoom p 59 WI ET Digital Zoom Off WIRT Digital Zoom 40x WII RI Digital Zoom 240x only in movie recording mode 13 Exposure correction No display Auto EI Manual 14 Disc Card type 16 Remaining space on discleard 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 rE DVD R disc already finalised on still images during still recording this DVD video camera recorder 17 Remaining battery level p 45 D DVD R disc finalised on a device other than this DVD video full charge camera recorder z R SD memory card r Ge Locked SD memory card sam low remaining charge No display 18 Volume p 61 15 Movie recording quality when usi
31. 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 46 47 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 may b
32. Search playback will start e See page 155 if search playback does not operate Hold down PP normally Scenes will be visually scanned forward Hold down 44 Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the 4 or PP button when you find the desired image Normal playback will start from that point GiGi 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 Picture will advance one frame Press d once Picture will go back one frame advance frame back slow playback are as follows Hold down PP Frame advance and forward slow Approx 0 03 Forward slow playback second Hold down 44 Frame back and reverse slow Approx 0 5 second e No sound will be heard during search playback or Reverse slow playback slow playback 62 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback press the K4 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 b s once To return to the first image of the scene being played back and start playback Hold down PPI
33. To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes starting from the scene following the scene being played back When the desired image appears release the button Playback will start from that point Hold down K 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 PPE button during playback to quickly play back stills in sequence Press PPI once To display stills one by one forward Press b s once To display stills one by one backward RAMI R Portion being played back Press i lt Press PPI once once Press gt gt I twice Press Kd twice Portion being played back Press Kd Press gt gt I once once Press gt gt I twice Pressing the 4 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 e 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 e 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 e See Check 3 on page 155 if skip playback does not operate normally CARD When
34. VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to Note VCR whichever applicable Video input e Adjust the volume of sound on TV e 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 switch the TV input image on TV screen However if you use a Hitachi 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 to SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF OSD OUTPUT on page 94 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 not be displayed on the TV screen
35. 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 disc 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button D Press the Hf button to quit 2 Select the scene to be deleted EA Programs O 3 Press the MENU button Hir kat AR PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM Note e f 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 Scene to be deleted 4 Choose Scene 5 will appear Edit Delete and emm e To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD RAM then press the P Il Delete a disc divide the scene first and then delete the TN Select TETAS unnecessary part see page 109 Wh d KO KI AR ad e If you delete all data on disc or card initialising the We Ge 7 eri RETURN disc or card will be recommended see page 129 choose Scene e f the time of deleted scenes stills is quite short the Delete and then remaining free space of disc may not increase in the press the K I button disc or card remaining indicator e The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted see 5 The Delete Scene screen will appear If you page 115 are sure you want to delete the selected scene press the KA button If you want to change the scene to be deleted y
36. already selected e Pressing the P Il button after selecting scenes will play back only the selected scenes from the beginning of each e To cancel a selected scene select the scene to be cancelled and then press the SELECT button To cancel all selected scenes press the W button e You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range e To release multiple selection press the ll or SELECT button before pressing the Il button in step 4 e Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card 103 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations Editing of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes 107 110 combine scenes or divide one scene Setting special effects to You can attach fade and skip toa 111 113 scenes scene and change existing thumbnails Scene information You can display information on one 117 display scene or multiple scenes such as image quality recording time etc Changing title You can change the title of play list or 119 127 programme Creation of play list You can create an original movie by 121 changing the combination of scenes Disc or Card You can initialise a DVD RAM disc or 129 initialisation CARD 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 114 CED CCD RAM disc to card Disc finalisation You can use th
37. brightness of LCD screen been adjusted 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 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 dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor Adjust the dioptre control In cases other than the above set the power switch to OFF and then set it to 8 O or W again Repair is only possible when the DVD video camera recorder is 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 Did you press the LCD monitor or the area around it 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 165 During playback Reference Symptom Cause and Correction Recognition of disc is Is disc dirty not complete Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD button will not start video camera recorder playback Playback of image recorded
38. built in microphone It will not function when using an external microphone p 77 Microphone filter icon 89 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 31 1 Press the MENU Note button use Operating Apes Funct ons Setup e The movie quality setting will be stored in memory Menu p 67 to choose 2 m Mode even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned VIDEO Mode on the Iff 080 Output off o n acord Fonctions ie ee Ge setting will not change even if the isc is replaced Setup menu screen o Se e When i DVD R disc you cannot switch the and then press the gt M 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 P Il 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 Movie quality Block like noise may appear in recorded image or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below Pan t
39. button H will light while the self timer is counting own CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE LANGUAGE You can change the language used to display the menu and information The following shows that English is changed to French T Press the MENU button use Operating 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Initial Setup Menu p 67 to choose fone save EN Note Language on the BEE God The language setting will be stored in memory even Tnitial Setup menu Sa Krees when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off screen and then press ENTER RETURN RAM the KA button 2 Select Francais and then press the P Il pees inae button Mode D mo R gl D faut TRER RETOUR GR 98 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS RESET You can restore menu settings to defaults initial settings at the factory p 170 Note however that the date time will not be reset Press the MENU button use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Reset on the Initial Setup menu screen and then press the P Ill button 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 The setting items have Demo Mode WW U Reset ENTER RETURN RAM roReset A Reset YES CENTER now been reset to defaults
40. 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 e Using the DVD video camera recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40 C or under 0 C will result in abnormal recording playback e 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 30 C e 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 viewfinder 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 e 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 vid
41. disc with many scratches or dirt Such a disc cannot be used p 29 This DVD video camera recorder may not recognise some discs or cards that have been initialised on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera recorder If you attempt to initialise a disc or card in this DVD video camera recorder when it is connected to PC via PC connection cable the disc or card may not be initialised and may be unusable on this DVD video camera recorder for DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only 129 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 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 eal Ce re 2 2 Press the MENU button After YES or NO w setting the Disc Navigation screen will be restored 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose isc 5 Eeer Disc on the Format Dise Disc protect icon Disc menu screen a ES and then press the P Il Note CENTER RETURN RAM e To release disc protection perform the same procedure as above The screen for verifying the release of protection will appear button 4 The screen for DS Protect Disc Choose YES to release the protection verifying
42. 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 The 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 109 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 133 Stills cannot be combined 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be combined See page 103 when selecting multiple scenes 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene pq 4 ball Edit Combine and femme z then press the P Il cna button H 5 The Combine Scenes ENTER RETU
43. go to the end of last scene and enter playback pause Specify To go to a specified point and enter playback pause See the following for details 3 Press the P II button to enter the selection The DVD video camera recorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status Pressing P Il 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 128 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 CUDD 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 No display Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button You can switch the display mode of on screen information When using disc Recording mode Scene No Repeat play gt elfel es Ecos sai Playback operation Counter Disc type 4 Programme No or Play List No Programme or Play List 2
44. has occurred with the DVD RAM disc to be ER 129 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 47 Turn the DVD video camera recorder off and wait for a while The replace disc or format repaired Initialise the disc before using it or use the another disc disc Initialising the disc will erase all data on it e See 2 on page 163 Error occurred Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD R disc to be repaired replace disc Replace the disc 160 Cause amp Troubleshooting Ree Finalize may not be Instantaneous shut off occurred during finalising 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 i 30 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 No card is inserted i 51 Please insert card Insert a card NO DISC This message may appear 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 7 RAM drive Do not remove the disc leave the DVD video camera recorder turned off in a place as dry as pos
45. 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 recorders 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 154 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 e Is power switch set to sf e Is the DVD RAM disc in DVD video camera recorder write protected Release the write protect e When using DVD R disc Has the disc been finalised e 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 e Is proper type of disc or card inserted e Is power switch set
46. is used Some items will not appear when a DVD R disc or card is used or when no disc is inserted No menu appears during recording lt Menu screen for setting gt Display of selected setup item Scamera Functions Setup Program AE White Bal EIS Dig Zoom MIC Filter gt JENTER JRETURN Selection of setup items l Options settable Camera Functions Setup Record Functions Setup Date Setup LCD EVF Setup Af Initial Setup o Low Light Pai Display of disc or card being used p 57 Guide display Functions settable 83 Flow of Normal Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function Camera Functions Setup eSCamera Functions Setup Sa Program AE Auto White Bal Auto ft EIS On Dig Zoom _ 40x Be E MIC Filter Off ENTER RETURN RAM Programme AE p 85 White balance p 87 EIS p 89 Digital zoom p 59 Microphone filter p 89 Flash p 78 1 Not displayed when DZ GX20E or DZ MV780E is in O or W status 2 Displayed only in 6 status 3 Displayed when DZ GX20E is recording a photo not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected Record Functions Setup PSRecord Functions Setup Q d VIDEO Mode FINE t HE Off OSD Output On TER RETURN RAM Movie quality p 90 16
47. 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 finalised see Terminology p 152 on this DVD video camera recorder before DVD R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder see page 132 May not be playable on some DVD players or DVD recorders 3 When using media sold on market as labelled formatted The media whose initialisation 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 l When using an HG type double sided disc take great caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if eer i a df h k b k care with handling it Using a disc other than these e TONI the package but a i 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 149 and 150 e Se
48. sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90 before changing its vertical angle e 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 38 CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera Note e Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to recorder Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard 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 e 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 dioptre control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight Note e If no image appears in viewfinder refer to Check 6 on page 156 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
49. 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 camera 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 98 for setting of Record LED recording indicator On Off For various functions available during recording see Setting Up Camera Functions on page 85 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 E the upper position to prevent the power switch in the 8 position from accidentally moving to O position Do not insert a non finalised 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 finalised on this
50. the DVD video camera recorder Doing this could cause the DVD Do not lift the DVD video camera recorder by video camera recorder to fall and be damaged EE ged viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off the DVD video camera recorder will fall 34 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach 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 35 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control 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 CH the battery is discharged no operation is possible with terminal facing down remote control Replace the battery Battery holder REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL while pushing the battery holder slide the battery out
51. the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow 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 zl oO oF FP Gu 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 radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat DH Protect the mains lead 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 A avoid injury from tip over See 83125A 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused f
52. timer CENTER m RETURN p 40 LJQuick Menu LBE 30 9 2005 Set the current date and time CENTER RETURN RUTTER English if Change the language display CENTER RETURN Quick Menu od ig Demo Mode Select demonstration mode setting ENTER m RETURN Menu setup is returned to initial state except date CENTER RETURN Fine Image Quality ENTER RETURN gt Self Timer Cancel the self timer recording CENTER RETURN A FV Engl ish Language 1 Change the langui Italiano CENTER RETURN A Duick Menu O Auto if Demo Mode Start Start demonstration after approx 3 minutes CENTER m RETURN Disc 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 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 p 109 Quick Menu Quick Menu EI Edit Divide I Bf Ettect f Delete ee __ e enu f
53. to match the recording medium When using DVD RAM disc Set to If the LOCK switch on this DVD video camera recorder is set to Q upper position set it to lower position If the LOCK switch is set to E upper position switching to O is not possible When using SD memory card Set to W9 Is loaded DVD RAM disc write protected When using SD memory card Is the erase prevention switch locked p 30 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 Check 3 Skip or search playback does 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 es No operation can be performed because the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator on this DVD video camera recorder remains lit or blinking e 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 fingerp
54. using disc Releasing the I4 or PPI button will start continuous playback When using card When the bag 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 134 63 CUED JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT GO TO 1 Press the MENU button during playback End End 2 Choose the option point you want to go to and then press the gt Il button Specifying the point to view 1 Choose Specify in step 2 above and then press the II 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 TOP Gre WIE wien CANCEL Cursor position 2 Use the Ke PPI lt 4 kk buttons to select the desired time of chosen point Press Kd To select the start Press PPI To select the end Press d or DP 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 ee GO TO 0 00 00 P OTOP QEND ENTER CANCEL When the start of scene is selected U Cursor at current image position Cursor at GO TO position 64 Top To go to the start and enter playback pause End To
55. 0E 78 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 insufficient 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 1 2 5 m e When recording a close up photo specify Flash Off Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish image e 4 will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash e While is flashing the video flash will not emit light though the DVD camera recorder is recording e Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye Emitting light from Video Flash near human eye could damage the subject
56. 20E DZ MV780E DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E to record on or finalize a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder but not finalized Using any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc e DVD R discs edited and finalised on PC or those finalised 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 a DVD R disc recorded on a DVD video camera recorder other than DZ GX20E DZ MV780E DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E and not finalised the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalised 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 e DVD R 3 9 GB Ver 1 0 e CD e DVD R 4 7 GB for Authoring Ver 2 0 e LD e DVD RW e MO e DVD RW e MD 28 e DVD R e iD e DVD ROM e Floppy disk e DVD Video e Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm e CD R e CD ROM e 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 29 or normal playback will not be possible HANDLING DISCS Using discs DVD RAM and DVD R discs are very delicate recording media Carefully read the following ca
57. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Note To cancel resetting midway choose NO on the screen for verification in step 2 or press the W button 99 Disc Navigation CUED 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 programme 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 47 Before You Begin e When using disc Set the power switch to W or Or e When using card Set the power switch to W 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button The Disc Navigation screen shown on page 101 will appear i DISC NAVIGATION Q 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 100 Thumbnail see Terminology p 152 Selected scene number 1 Number of all scenes AI BALL Programs Sat DS PLAY o Cursor Current page position Still image kon Z Bar graph Operation guide Di
58. 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 96 CUED Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF BEEP oam remm Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over the REC button is pressed etc 1 Press the MENU 2 Select On or Off and then press the P M button use Operating ie e button Menu p 67 to choose ai 3 Beep on the Initial E Press the MENU button to end the setting Setup menu screen and then press the P I IERT Grea 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 oam remm 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 Note button use Operating e To turn the DVD video camera recorder on again from Menu p 67 to choose gt Power Sen 10n automatic off activated by the power save function Power Save on the set the power switch to OFF and then set it to Wi SE ge Demo Mode M d Di Di Tnitial Setup menu O or l l dth ENTER RETURN RAN e
59. 30E UK The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted If a replacement fuse cover is required ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug Fuse covers are available from your dealer DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug ensure that you dispose of it immediately having first removed the fuse to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED On no account connect either of these wires to
60. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks and then close the cover of card insertion block 25 3 Start recording p 54 1 Open the LCD monitor p 38 3 Press the PHOTO button half way half 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 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way full press e With the DZ GX20E only the built in flash may emit light in a dark area see page 78 e See page 27 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera recorder e See Check 2 on p 155 if recording is not possible with i 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen p 38 Press the P Il button in recording pause status The recorded scene will be played back 2 Press the M button to stop playback STOP EXIT 26 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 deeg card Deleting and editing images a a a g Playing back on other DVD Possible on devices compatible machine Initialisation Unnecessary Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary Unnecessary Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary lt Functions available x Not available RAM RAM 1 Can be
61. 52 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button p 59 45 MENU button p 40 83 108 53 ZOOM W button p 59 46 SELECT button p 103 54 Reverse skip button p 63 47 Reverse search button p 62 55 Forward search button p 62 48 DELETE button p 107 56 Play pause button p 61 49 DISC NAVIGATION button p 100 57 Stop button p 17 61 67 50 DISPLAY button p 65 58 Forward skip button p 63 The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera recorder 22 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 27 You can record both videos and photos on DVD RAM disc only videos on DVD R disc 1 Connect a power supply p 46 The shape of plug varies depending on the model DC power cord 2 Insert a disc p 48 7 Press down the DISC EJECT button once 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the and release it centre 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 IG Disc cover ZS a Turntable 3 Start recording p 52 1 Open the LCD monitor p 38 or pull out 3 When recording a video press the REC the viewfinder p 39 button 2 While holding down the button
62. 999 scenes can be included in each play list of No 1 to No 99 CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scenes to be programmed in a play list 3 Press the MENU button 4 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Create on the PlayList menu screen and then press the P Ill button 5 The scene select screen will appear If the selected scenes on the play list are the ones you want press the KA button 004 019 Create PlayList Bi HERE mae ese ENTER m DESELECT ALL RAM If you want to change the scenes with which you want to create a play list you can change them on this screen RAM With the created play list you can also add scenes recorded on another day or delete unnecessary scenes afterwards 6 When creation of a play list is complete the Disc Navigation screen will appear Note e You can also select multiple scenes p 103 e f 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 127 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
63. D created 13 Table of Contents Important JIntormaton 2 FOr de LEE 2 PRECAUTIONS E 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONG 4 Cautions When USING ceceeeeeeeee eee eeeeees 5 Cautions When Stong 9 Suggestions and Restrictions 0 nseeaeeeeeeen 10 Read TAS E 11 lee ie tee BEE 12 Table of Contents nnnneenneeeeneeneneeeennr nenene 14 About This Manual vic 2ecscastesersthoens cate eaiastasentes 17 Checking Provided Accessories a00000nenn 18 Naimescol Pants EN 19 Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc Video ANd Photo 23 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card PROI EE 25 DISCS and CardS E 27 AVAILABLE DISCS iir aeniea ade Taaa 27 INFORMATION ON DVD R DI 28 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERARECORDER 28 HANDLING DISCS Ae ees 29 DISC CLEANING EEN 29 AVAILABLE CARDS w cccceccccccecaseeeeceecseees 30 Storage Capacity on Disc or Gand 31 RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE VIDEO 31 RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON DISC 31 RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON CARD 32 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS nonaaaaaannnnnn 33 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Beete TEE 34 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA REGORDER Aere EE 34 ATTACHING SHOULDER GIRA 35 ATTACHING LENS CAP 35 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE GON TROL EE 36 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE ESCHETTE 36 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SC REE EE 38 CLOSING LCD MO
64. DEO Mode FINE VIDEO Mode Ia WH Off EH Menu for record functions Select the movie quality setup Press 44 or E Press kb Press Idd PSQuick Menu Press the Il button directly to choose an option from menu ate ap To return to the screen one before press the ll button Pressing the QUICK MENU button again will cause the Quick EE Menu display to disappear CENTER RETURN RAM When using the Normal Menu p 84 and Disc Navigation Menu p 105 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 67 we 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 enu for record functions setup CENTER m RETURN RAM Date Setup OO Quick Menu ou VIDEO Mode XTRA POQuick Menu Menu for date setup CENTER m RETURN RAM initial Setup Language English Demo Mode Auto Menu for Initial setup CENTER RETURN RAM 68 Select the movie quality CENTER RETURN RAM 16 9 mode is set CENTER RETURN RAM p 40 P8Quick Menu IER 30
65. DVD R but playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed e Playback may not be possible on some DVD players or it may depend on the recorded status of DVD R discs In such cases play back the DVD R disc on this DVD video camera recorder Also playback on DVD players may stop momentarily between scenes 81 Recording Dubbing Images e Before connecting this DVD video camera recorder to another device Before You Begin be sure to turn both devices off 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 output cable provided to connect the DVD video camera recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure To video audio input jacks To S VIDEO TTT input jack of VCR etc AV S output cable provided If the video device to be connected has an S VIDEO input jack you can connect it to the DVD video camera recorder 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e Using an S VIDEO jack will deliver clearer images 2 Select a scene to be played back e Audio is heard from the speaker If the volume is too high noise may enter the dubbed image e It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera recorder p 121 4 Press the playback
66. Desktop Click Finish Then the installation of DVDfunSTUDIO will start DY D MovieAlbumSe Inst allSheeld Wu ad Complete The InctaiSheeld Wead has oeh entailed OVD MoreNbunSE 4 1 zad Click 8 The screen for installing DVDfunSTUDIO will appear Click Next Hu 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 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 WW Warning t The DMD DAM Driver is installed e After ending please be sure to reboot Click 14 The driver setup screen will appear Click the Driver and Formatter Setup button DVD RAM Software Setup Click 141 15 Click Next Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for DYD RAM Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install DVD RAM Driver on your computer To continue click Next Click 16 Carefully read the Licence Agreement If you accept it click Yes The con
67. E MAGNIFICATION DIGITAL ZOOM 89 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING MIC FILTER 0cccceeees 89 Setting Up Record Functions aeenseeeeeaeennn 90 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY VIDEO MODE eeesescsessesesesesetsesesesesetseseseeeees 90 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE Gebeier 91 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE EH 93 SELF MMER a eECe 93 SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF OSD OUTPUT ceeeeeeeeeeee eee 94 LOD EVF Sep ege ee 95 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN LCD BRIGHTNESS cccsecsesesseseseseseteeseeees 95 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER EVF BRIGHTNESS cecccessesesesesetseseeeeeees 95 SETTING COLOUR DENSITY COLOUR LEVEL EN 96 ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER ee 96 Initial Settings ee EEN EEN 97 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF DEER 97 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY POWER SAVE 97 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF RECORD LED eei eet ang 98 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE LANGUAGE cseccsesccessesesesesetscseseeserseseseeeens 98 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS RESET cccccccccccceccesdictesesceceectteeees Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation ccccceeseeeeeeeeeees STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 100 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Pree ent rn en ee Re EEE N 102 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 0 0 000 103 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER etree hes eet ee 103
68. E 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 f you press the Il button or turn the DVD video 3 Use Op erame Menu camera recorder off Slide Show will be cancelled p 67 to choose Slide Show Start and then press the P Il button Start To start a slide show When playback 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 134 Connecting to PC pz cx20Emv7soEmv750E 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 __ Applica
69. EE 91 240x Dig ZOOM ee 59 40x Dig Zoomi AE 59 8 cm bare d SC geed 27 A AC adapter charger sssssssesssnsrssrrrnnsrerrsrrerrrrenne 46 ACCESS PC indicator cccccececeseeeeveeseeens 52 54 Add edit ee 124 Neie eigene EEN 118 Auto programme AE ccccecceeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeseees 85 Eet 74 AV OUIDULJACK Seege Ee tase een seats 79 B Backlight correction 76 EE 42 Attaching to DVD video camera recorder 43 CHANGING ie 42 Recordable time on DVD video camera DEER e Ee 44 Removing from DVD video camera DEE Gage 43 ll BE EE 42 BATTERY EJECT button EE 43 EE ee 97 Black amp White fade s in ee ee 111 ele 95 C Camera Functions Setup cccscceeceeceeeseeeeeeees 85 CADAGCHY dee Se SE 130 Card Ee 30 EE EEN 32 130 Category Ze 133 Formateo oor e a hace E 129 a Elei Le EE 30 ele EE 93 CHARGE indicator EE 42 RE e WEE 150 Colour Level E 96 Connecting to TV EE 79 GODY saar See 114 Cheae ee 121 D D t and UNIO WEE 40 DAIS SetuP EE 40 RETTEN 99 Delete Cdl tac ean eee ae a ae ies 125 RECH El WEE 127 Delete scene EE 107 124 Demo Mode rinon a i e EER 151 Det il Scene sansen e Beate 117 Dig ZOOM WEE 59 Biet e 39 BIC 27 Available accutane cen hah te cule ts res aa ce deg 27 174 CAD Le EE EN Finalise EE 132 Format ei a a a eraa aaeeea 129 Handling E 29 Protect eegene 130 Update Control Info 131 DISC EJECT button EE 50 DISC Guide eaea E 48 Ra 55 Information LCD
70. ENTER RETURN RAM DERGESA 30 9 2005 8 00 Set the current date and time CENTER RETURN RAM foyQuick Menu E IER English iy Change the language display CENTER RETURN Cancel the self timer recording CENTER m RETURN RAM p 98 Quick Menu i Demo Mode Select demonstration mode setting ENTER RETURN RAM p 99 royQui ck Menu od Fag Demo Node Reset Menu setup is returned to initial state except date ENTER m RETURN RAM Quick Menu o gt EE Language m Demo Mode H Espa ol Reset Deutsch Change the langu ENTER mRETURN p 151 Quick Menu TAU to if Demo Mode Off Start demonstration after approx 3 minutes CENTER RETURN RAM 69 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 Cie Quality gt FINE fi Self Timer Off in Menu for record functions setup ENTER m RETURN Date Setup Quick Menu Menu for date setup CENTER m RETURN Language English Demo Mode Auto Menu for Initial setup CENTER m RETURN 70 om Quality te Self Timer Select the photo quality CENTER RETURN gt Self Timer or Select the self
71. Functions Setup screen and then press the KA button The options will appear on the right of Program AE 2 Use the 4 gt PI lt 44 gt P buttons to choose the desired option and then press the KAN button The selected option will be set Program AE White Bal EIS MoPortrait Dig Zoom Spot ight MIC Filter SEU Selected AE mode ell 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN 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 Use Id DPE lt 4 PP to select and then press ki to designate A Auto The camera recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording S Sports Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis 8 amp 9 Portrait Makes a subject such as a person or a creature stand out from a blurred background Spotlight Prevents over
72. HITACHI Inspire the Next pe dn VIDEO O RAM et DZ GX20E DZ MV780E DZ MV750E DZ MV730E Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble free use please read this instruction manual completely Mode d emploi Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement a long terme seront assur s en appliquant les pr sentes instructions apres avoir enti rement lu ce mode d emploi DVDCAM PC Software Support Centre URL http dvdcam pc support hitachi ca COMPATIBLE DZ GX20E UK DZ MV780E UK DZ MV750E UK DZ MV730E UK 100 KA Seen Bedienungsanleitung Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam durch um durch richtige Bedienung jahrelangen und stdrungsfreien Betrieb zu gew hrleisten 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 ONLY 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 da
73. If this happens release the wide mode setting on TV see the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode screen 80 Playback on DVD Recorder Player PLAYING BACK DVD RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder see Terminology p 152 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 See the instruction manual for DVD recorder player PLAYING BACK DVD R DISC 1 Finalise a recorded DVD R disc You need to finalise see Terminology p 152 a disc to play it back on DVD player See page 132 No further data can be recorded on finalised disc Note Use this DVD video camera recorder to finalise the DVD R disc recorded on the DVD video camera recorder 2 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back See the instruction manual for DVD player e When playing back disc on another device the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera recorder Note e Do not insert a DVD R disc that has not been finalised into any DVD recorder The disc may be unusable except for devices that allow playback of a DVD R disc not finalised on this DVD video camera recorder e DVD R discs recorded on this DVD video Camera recorder or other 8 cm DVD R discs can be played back on other DVD players or other devices conforming to 8 cm
74. NITOR osasiiannnnnnsennessssennereennn 39 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH NIEWEN deet 39 SETTING DATE AND TIME oosiiiiiasssssenssseneeeeeeen 40 CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME eege 41 Setting Up the DBattenm 42 CHARGING BATTERY EE 42 14 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER seerne 43 REMOVING BATTERY 43 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR 45 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ne 45 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTERICHARGER aeee 46 Turning DVD Video Camera Recorder On ma a 47 Inserting and Removing Dec 48 INSERTING DIS 48 REMOVING RE 50 Inserting and Removing Card 51 Basic Techniques Recording Movie NEE 52 Segel Le EEN 54 On Screen Information cccccsseeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 55 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING EECHER 55 ZOOMING EE 59 MACRO RECORDING n ssnnsensssssnnnnnnerrrrerrrreeernnn 60 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT 60 Playing BACK scoreann eon ered 61 PLEA YING BACK EE 61 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR GAP EE 62 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ccccccccceee 62 FRAME ADVANCE FRAME BACK SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE issiecccccsccssvesmentetandavassavess 62 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE iaanssnnooneeeeen 63 PLAYING BACK SILLS nen 63 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT GO TO 64 On Screen Information Display 65 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING EE 65 Checking Flow of Quick Men 66 Camera Functions FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING EEN 68
75. Note e Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood e With DZ TL1 tele conversion lens the focusing range at T telephoto control side is between approx 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 GX20E only Specify Flash Off see page 78 e If a generally available filter is attached do not attach the removed lens hood 60 Playing Back Before You Begin 54 PLAYING BACK STOP EXIT 000000 000000 0000000 000000 0000000 000000 Use Id PPI 44 PP to select and then press P Ill to designate 1 Press the P I 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 100 and Terminology p 152 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
76. P orechom e If disc protection has been GC on another will appear AWrite protect disc device it may not be releasable on this DVD video SES camera recorder Use the original device that Choose YES and protected the disc to release the protection then press the P Il button CUED 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 67 to choose Note Capacity on the Disc or Card menu With a write protected disc see Terminology p 152 screen and then press the KA 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 F INE 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 2 With DVD R disc This will not be displayed 130 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 part
77. RN GA screen will appear If you are sure you want to combine the selected scenes press the P Il button If you want to change the scenes to be combined you can change them on this screen 6 The screen for verifying combination will appear Choose YES w p and then press the K H Combine scenes Ditton ENTER The two images appearing on the verification screen are those of the first and last scenes to be combined Choose NO to cancel combination After Yes or No setting the Combine Scenes screen will be restored The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in the combined scene Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes Press the lll button to quit Note e If you press the MENU button before pressing the KA button in step 5 the submenu will appear see page 108 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 programmes 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 126 Create a play list first and then arrange the scenes CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE p 121 110 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY EFFECT FADE
78. Repeat steps 5 7 to add other scenes 8 Press the Hf button The screen for verifying exit will appear Note e The cursor shows the position where the scene is to be added e You can also select multiple scenes p 103 e Pressing RW 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 e 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 108 123 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 123 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row and place the cursor on Edit PlayList GOTT Programs 004 014 Ser Fe hse Te Glod re No 02 008 008 IE Ise DELETE MEX IT the scene to be deleted 4 Press the P Il button Edit PlayList G All Programs 004 014 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to GT Beal hee Late delete other scenes BP Tayl isi No 02 007 007 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 103 e Place the cursor on scene
79. 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 e Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus on the LCD screen and auto focus With auto focus no indication will appear on the screen e 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 74 Manually focus the following objects which may not be automatically focused see page 74 Objects not in Objects with Objects that the centre of little variation are far and screen in brightness near at the such as white same time wall Objects Objects lit by Dark objects moving rapidly neon sign spotlight etc which glares or emits strong light Object behind Night view glass with water droplets dirt on it 75 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 ex
80. 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 V CR2 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 e The remote control DZ RM4W and lithium battery CR2032 are supplied only with the DZ GX20E MV780E and DZ MV750E DZ 37 VIEWING 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 156 e If LCD monitor lights white refer to page 86 e Be
81. The Power Save setting will not appear in the on SE Sane RI presa screen information display the B I 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 K H off button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting 97 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 e The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned Initial Setu off T Press the MENU button use Operating S I Bee e Specify Record LED Off when recording a subject Menu p 67 to choose Pa deier behind a glass or water tank that reflects light The Record LED on the m Language reflected light of the recording indicator will not be Initial Setup menu bet recorded screen and then press TER Fun SEH e Even if Record LED Off is specified the recording the P II
82. U exit will appear button 125 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 67 to choose Switch on the PlayList menu screen and then press the P Il button Select the play list to be edited and then press the KAN button 4 Select the scene to be moved You can also select multiple scenes see pages 103 and 116 5 Press the MENU button 6 Choose Scene Edit Move and then press the KAN button Scene a Edit Divide Cop Comb ine Move re ENTER RETURN RAM 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 P Ill button Select Insert Point 006 019 SSES CENTER RETURN 126 Q The screen for verifying move will appear Choose YES and then press the K I button Move Scene A Move scenes ia vo 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 lll button to quit Note e
83. UBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 125 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 125 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES MOVE 126 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST TITLE 127 GOTO EE 128 TOP t D eege 128 Disc or Card Management 129 INITIALISING DISC OR CARD FORMAT DISC FORMAT CARD 129 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING PROTECT DISG EE 130 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACITY u seeseseseeeeee 130 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD RAM DISC UPDATE CONTROL INFO 131 FINALISING DVD R DISC FINALIZE DISC 132 EIERE tana eae eats 133 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY CATEGORY 133 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY REPEAT PEAY eenegen 133 SLIDE SHOW CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILES cet eens eae hee rece eects 134 Connecting to PC DZ GX20E MV780E MV750E THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TOP 135 Contents on Provided CD DOM 137 Installing Software ecceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 139 DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 139 INSTALLING SOFTWARE nnnnisonsnnnnnnnnnenneeereen 140 Creating DVD Video from DVD RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera Seite E 144 Uninstalling Software eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 146 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera Recorder by Connecting It to PC 146 Introduction to Video Editing Software 147 Subsidiary Info
84. VD 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 144 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 144 Original disc Application used DVD RAM disc recorded on this DVD DVD MovieAloumSE video camera recorder e DVD MovieAlbumSE 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 provided with this DVD video camera recorder Languages compatible with each software programme 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 136 Contents on Provided CD ROM The CD ROM supplied with the DVD video camera recorder contains the following folders To refer to the con
85. W Use to control the DVD video camera recorder from a distance For DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only Shoulder strap Attach to the DVD video camera recorder to hang it from shoulder Software CD ROM Use this CD ROM when connecting the DVD video camera recorder to PC For DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only 18 Battery model DZ BP7S For DZ MV780E DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E only Portable power supply for this DVD video camera recorder Charge it before use Mains lead AC adapter charger model DZ ACS2 E Used to power the DVD video camera recorder from AC outlet or charge battery Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter charger for DZ GX20E DZ MV780E DZ MV750E and DZ MV730E Lithium battery model CR2032 To power the remote control For DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E 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 GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only for DZ GX20E UK DZ MV780E UK DZ MV750E UK and DZ MV730E UK AV S output cable Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera recorder on TV screen or output video to another video device Single sided 8 cm DVD R
86. Z MV750E or DZ MV730E You can zoom up to 240 power W recording wide area wide angle T recording enlarged image telephoto T Press the MENU button choose Dig X3 Camera Functions Setup Zoom on SC Camera m Functions Setup menu Dig Zoom 1240x p screen and then press CENTER RETURN the P Il button 2 Choose the desired magnification and then press the P Il button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar When Dig Zoom is Off wE m r When Dig Zoom is On 40x wot kl Digital zoom range When Dig Zoom is On 240x only in movie recording wos Digital zoom range Note e The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e 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 e f you set zoom to 240x when recording photo the digital zoom will be up to 40x e When a subject is zoomed it may be momentarily out of focus e When digital zoom is engaged the image quality will be rougher 59 MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small
87. ally adjusts the colour of subject Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions On screen Mode Setting content display Auto White balance always automatically adjusted Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation p 88 Outdoor To record in fine weather Indoor To record under incandescent light halogen light or bulb colour type fluorescent light 1 Press the MENU button choose White Bal on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen and then press the K H button 5Camera Functions Setup ag amp Indoor ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option and then press ec at the KA button REM 0 MIN White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Note e The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on screen information e The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e Do not block the infrared sensor see Terminology p 152 with hand etc Infrared sensor block e If a tele or wide conversion lens is used the auto white balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions If this happens set to the mode to match the recording conditions or manually set the white balance e Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera recorder on If the DVD video camera recorder
88. anual focus and auto focus 29 MENU button p 40 83 108 Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation 30 SELECT button p 103 31 DISC NAVIGATION button p 100 32 Stop cancel button p 17 61 67 To end playback or cancel setting of menu 33 EXPOSURE button p 76 Press this button to adjust the exposure 34 Speaker p 61 35 RESET button p 170 To reset all settings to defaults status when the DVD video camera recorder was shipped from the factory SS A C D Bes ll TO 42 36 DISPLAY Screen display button p 65 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 54 38 Volume control buttons VOL CO buttons p 61 74 76 To adjust the volume of sound from speaker etc 39 Card insertion block p 51 40 BLC backlight compensation button p 76 Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear 41 14 DDI 44 gt P P I buttons p 40 61 67 83 Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item and then press the centre Ill 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 21 Pri SEO HITACHI DZ RM4W 43 PHOTO button p 54 51 ZOOM T button p 59 44 REC button p
89. approximately 10 seconds later Note e You can also check that self timer has been set by reviewing the on screen information e To release the self timer mode choose Off on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera recorder off e To suspend self timer press the PHOTO button again before recording starts or press the W button 93 CUED 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 Press the MENU button use Operating Menu p 67 to choose OSD Output on the Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the KAN button OSD Output Un TER RETURN ORAM 2 Choose On or Off and press the P M button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Note The OSD Output setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off Even if Off is chosen the on screen information will appear during playback See page 65 for playback on screen information display Even after the on screen information is removed from the TV screen it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen LCD screen or viewfinder ee IM ww 4 On setting ell 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN i l ee IR ww TV
90. are sure you want to lock the selected scene press the P Il button Lock icon EH CENTER mEXIT If you want to change the scene to be locked you can change it on this screen After setting the Lock Set screen will be restored Repeat step 6 to lock another scene 7 Press the ll button to quit The lock icon Ga will appear on any scene for which lock has been set 115 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 Current scene PLAY m DESELECT ALL RAM Start Current is specified The scenes from the first to current will be selected AI E d Choose Select on the Scene menu screen 5 Choose Start gt Current Current gt End or All and then N A press the P Il button deg Start YOurrent Detail Current gt End AL Raed Zi Al DAI I Programs 006 011 AII Programs 006 011 SE Es SS EWES a PLAY m DESELECT ALL RAM PLAY eUl ALL RAM Current End is specified All is speci
91. arily stop recording ACCESS PC indicator 1 Remove the lens cap and then point the DVD video camera recorder at subject 2 Turn 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 52 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 i IS dr Recording indicator 5 When recording is finished turn the DVD video camera recorder off Note e See Check 1 on page 155 when recording movie is not possible See Check 4 on page 155 if it takes some time before recording is possible See Check 5 on page 156 if the DVD video camera recorder does not operate See page 55 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
92. ation is not possible when the DVD video camera recorder charger is powered by a battery Use the AC adapter charger for 46 132 finalisation Use AC adapter 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 i A i 46 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 114 copied to card Select stills and copy them to card Write protected A card with the erase prevention locked is inserted Unlock the 30 Check card switch Write protected e A write protected disc is inserted 130 Check disc e Release the write protect using the Disc Navigation menu 162 1 e This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised 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 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
93. ay 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 107 110 cannot be added Combine several scenes or delete them Disc is not formatted e Has the disc been initialised on a PC Format the disc now Choose YES and initialise the disc when using it on this DVD video camera recorder Initialisation will delete all data on the disc e See 2 on page 163 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 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 31 90 92 cannot be changed END OF DISC The disc is full You cannot record on this disc any more Prepare another disc or delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc End scene cannot be Division is not possible at the end of scene es 109 divided Error occurred Please e Abnormality
94. 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 each photo playback 102 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Use the Kd PPI g PP buttons to select the desired scene 3 Press the SELECT button once The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Use the 4d PPI 44 PP buttons to select the desired scene 3 Hold down the SELECT button for at least one second The selected scene will be doubly framed in yellow and blue 4 Use the Kd PPI 44 PP buttons to select the last scene in the range you want and then press the K button The thumbnails of scenes in the specified range will be framed in red and then selected AI Programs 005 014 Yellow frame AII Programs 005 014 ve IS ERE Sales a ENTER m CANCEL RAM Double frames in yellow and blue AII Programs 010 014 PP hse When scenes up to this point are selected Note e You can know the status of scenes from the colours of cursor and bargraph Cursor Bargraph Status of scenes Yellow Light blue Current cursor position Light blue Range of scenes being selected Red Scenes
95. camera recorder off while the ACCESS PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking e 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 157 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 42 e The battery will discharge as time passes The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own in order to protec
96. cessories Administrative Tools Games Hitachi DYDCAM Startup Confirm Click 19 Check the displayed contents and then click Next Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings Target Directory C Program Files DVD RAM WinsPSDVD RAM Driver Program Folder Name DVD RAMSDYD RAM Driver i Cancel Click 20 Installation will start When installation is complete some notes will appear Check the contents and then click x at the top right of window The contents displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure E ReadmeXP Notepad File Edit Format Yiew Help DCH Limitations on Driver Software for windows xP March 13 2003 i ee ee ee U OU ee ke a H ee ee ee ee ee ee a ee ee ee ee ee U ee ee a H ee eke 1 After formatting DVD RAM disc with DvDForm software there may be a possibility that DVD RAM icon are changed to CD ROM icon At that case select Refresh from View menu on Explorer 2 Caution when using DVD RAM disks in the DVD MULTI drive Data cannot be written onto a DVD RAM disk while the function ton ae data onto Windows xP standard CD R RW disks is enabled A message appears when this function has been enabled so when us
97. connected Doing so could damage the TV screen possibly by burning 101 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 3 Press the KA button 2 Use the Kd Jl lt lt 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 gt P button will move the cursor called a cursor to the preceding or following scene Pressing the ik or BPE button will move to preceding or following page AT Programs 001 014 When playback ends The DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene Note e Press the P Il button to temporarily stop playback Pressing K H 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 Pressing the Wor DISC the beginning of disc NAVIGATION button will e Pressing the RW 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
98. d Note e Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping p 103 e If you press the MENU button before pressing the KA button in step 5 the submenu screen will appear p 108 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Effect Thumbnail m 2 LG SEE Fade then press the P Il o utton Select MAMM D The Change We mbnail Poin Thumbnail screen will G2 met hint _ appear If you are sure S you want to change the thumbnail of the d GEDENTER CANCEL ke selected scene press the KA button The selected scene will be played back 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 You can use this image as thumbnail F The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail will appear Choose YES and then press the gt II button Change Thumbnai Change thumbnai YES
99. d DVD RAM disc into the DVD video camera recorder and connect the DVD video camera recorder to the USB terminal of PC 2 Start DVD MovieAlbumSE and edit the images on DVD RAM disc as necessary 3 Right click the thumbnail from which you wish to create a DVD video on the DVD MovieAlbumSE screen and execute Export 4 The Program Export screen as shown below will appear Perform settings for export For settings on Resolution and Audio in the Export Mode box choose the options with Recommendations displayed If you change the folder name in Destination Folder column you can also change the folder in which the exported file will be stored Export a title Output File Format MPEG Title information Title 5 2 2005 Duration mini1sec Export Mode Resolution Audio 720x480 Dolby Digital 704x480 C LPCM C 352x480 MPEG C 352x240 C MPEG Video 8Mbps Recommendation Option Iw Divide by chapter M Add Number Destination Folder C Documents and SettingsiDVDiMy Documents Destination Folder Program Export Screen Click 144 Note e Choose Divide by Chapter in the Option box Each scene of programme recorded on the DVD 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 Divide by Chapter movie files may be unified and re encoded so it may tak
100. d does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording e 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 recorder 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
101. d press KA the Fade Set screen will be restored after a message appears Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other scenes Press the 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 a UBER EPRICE JAS FA gt Out effect 111 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 T Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene to be skipped 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Effect Skip and a then press the KAN button Ral H Thumbnail d gt VW 5 The Set Skip screen SENTER ES 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 112 6 Press the ll 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 release
102. ding quality only when using card It is recommended that you use FINE when recording vital images p 33 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS 1 Press the MENU 3 Press the MENU A button use Operating Vl it se button to end the ol 11 5 i D REM 999 Menu p 67 to choose setting Quality on the Record Functions Setup menu screen ENTER RETURN and then ES the gt H Still recording quality button Note 2 Choose the option you want and then press the K H button The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off 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 button use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Self Timer on the Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the P Ill button Record Functions Setup i Self Timer TOn i A OSD Output 9 Off ENTER _ E RETURN RAM 2 Select On and then press the P Il button The self timer will be set 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting REM 999 Self timer recording 4 Press the PHOTO button The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera recorder will blink The self timer indicator will start to count down and recording will commence
103. disc To record videos movies on this DVD video camera recorder For DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only Disc cleaning cloth Always use this to clean discs Names of Parts Inside the cover Light receiving sensor for DZ GX20E 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 GX20E only p 78 Lens cap string attachment hole p 35 Stereo microphone p 53 Recording indicator p 98 The red indicator will light during recording Infrared receiver p 37 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 GX20E or DZ MV780E only Optical 16x zoom lens for DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E only p 59 Lens hood p 60 Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele conversion or wide conversion lens 14 9 Zoom lever p 59 Push the lever to the T side for telephoto or to the W side for wide angle 10 Accessory shoe p 78 For DZ GX20E DZ MV780E 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 146 for DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only 12 AV output jack p 79 13 External microphone jack p 77 14 2 5 type li
104. e 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 Gamage your EE monitor or in the viewfinder 2 Gently open the cover fully until it stops 3 Remove the disc While pushing down the centre 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 M cover 50 Inserting and Removing Card 1 Open the LCD monitor Removing Card Push the centre of 2 Turn the DVD video camera recorder off card edge The card will come 3 Open the cover of out so that it can card insertion be held by fingers 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 32 for the capacity of cards and the number of recordable photos on them 51 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 on sar Pressing REC once will start recording pressing it once again will tempor
105. e Display adapter video memory of at least 4 MB and display that can display at least 1024 x 768 pixels and 65 536 colours 16 bit colours and is compatible with DirectX 8 1 or higher e DirectSound compatible sound card e USB One unused port is necessary for this product USB2 0 port is recommended Note e 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 e Multiprocessor is not supported e 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 138 Installing 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 in your PC InstantWrite provided with the DZ WINPC1 DZ WINPC2 or DZ WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi DZ MV100E DVD video camera recorder or with the DZ WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ MV200E DZ MV230E or DZ MV270E 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 R
106. e 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 colours 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 recorder when strong light strikes the infrared receiver Adjust the place or angle of the DVD video camera recorder Is there battery in the remote control ER 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 42 46 turn the DVD video camera recorder on This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and 169 40 01 37 37 36 47 48 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
107. e 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 97 45 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 E to power the DVD video camera recorder Using other AC adapter chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire Mains lead S gt To AC outlet AC adapter charger The shape of plug varies depending on the model DC power cord 1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter charger 2 Plug the mains lead 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 46 Turning DVD Video Camera Recorder On and Off While holding down the grey 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
108. e page 28 for information on DVD R disc 27 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 DVD 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 Finalising 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 finalised on this DVD video camera recorder For the finalising procedure of 8 cm DVD R disc refer to FINALISING DVD R DISC FINALIZE DISC p 132 Note e When using an unformatted DVD R disc it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera recorder see page 49 e Do not insert a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder but not finalised 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 finalised on this DVD video camera recorder Use only DZ GX
109. e time to export them DVD MovieAlbumSE may automatically re encode a movie recorded in the XTRA mode containing rapidly moving scenes regardless of the Divide by Chapter setting and it may take some time to export the movie file Any disc on which scenes were combined see page 110 on Disc Navigation of this DVD video camera recorder is re encoded so it may take time to export files Re encoding may cause image degradation Do not choose Simple Export in the Export Mode setting box Choosing it may stop export midway 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 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 MovieAlbumSE will automatically end and the Export to Disc screen will appear Click the Start button 8 DVDfunSTUDIO will automatically start Note The following Collect Tool will appear Click e The menu screen created on DVDfunSTUDIO will not OK appear on this DVD video camera recorder i Also depending on the written contents the images CollectTool A may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder Folder selection In such cases
110. ecording 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 102 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 121 You can delete unnecessary scenes move any scenes etc and create your original movie work Play List Before editing G GE After editing 12 You can easily edit scenes which Create original DVDs on PC is quite difficult with tape p 82 p 144 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 DV
111. emove 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 authorisation log on to PC and then install the software if you do not have authorisation consult your system manager e For the software provided with this DVD video camera recorder no programme with different version can coexist If any programmes 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 functions that were usable on the previously installed software programmes with different versions DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN 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 programmes 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 DYDCAM Software setup The exe extension may no
112. en press the P I button 301 30 8 2005 12 001 008 Ska l i OPLAY ORAM The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will be displayed Note To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all programmes all recorded scenes choose All Programs on the Switch PlayList screen Deleting scene p 107 Changing thumbnail p 113 Setting skip p 112 Adding fade p 111 Combining scenes p 110 Dividing a scene p 109 Copying to card p 114 Changing title p 119 127 Arranging order of scenes p 126 only on play list RAM 4 Use the Start Playlist screen to select the play list to be played back and then press the KAN ce button E gt oie The selected play list will be played back from the first scene To cancel playback midway press the 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 133 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 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 to add scenes and then press the II button The scenes of the programme that was displayed in st
113. eo 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 e If the DVD video camera recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by petrol 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 calcium 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 vide
114. ep 1 will appear in the upper row and the scenes of selected play list will appear in the lower row 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 of screen Press DISPLAY button again to restore the previous screen 01 30 8 2005 12 30 02 10 9 2005 8 00 03 12 9 2005 9 30 04 201 9 2005 15 15 Edit PlayList AII Programs 004 014 Sey Peal Le fjPlayList No 01 007 007 roum EXIT Edit PlayList MAII Programs 004 014 EAR fjPlayList No 01 008 008 FOUE TS 30 8 2005 12 30 00 Recording date time 5 Press the PPI button to move the cursor to the lower row and press the 44 or PP button to select the point where the scene is to be inserted Edit PlayList AII Programs 004 014 EM KEES ki ale Scene to be added fesPlayList No 01 3 2 Insertion position OAD EXIT 4 b 1 Number of scene before insertion position cursor 2 Number of all scenes on play list 6 Press the K 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
115. er again Repair of scenes will be attempted Message Card full Card full Cannot execute Card is not formatted Format the card now CHECK DISC Control Information Error DISC ACCESS Disc error has occurred Finalizing is not complete Disc error has occurred Format the disc now Disc error has occurred Formatting is not complete Disc error has occurred Keep disc inside amp restart Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card No more recording on this card can be done Delete unnecessary stills or use another card Cause amp Troubleshooting ies te 32 107 Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card 32 107 Was the card formatted on PC When using the card on this DVD video camera recorder choose YES and format it 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 Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene information Update the control information e Use another disc e See 3 on page 163 The recorded scene is being stored on disc Wait until the message disappears and you can start to use the 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
116. es 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 67 to choose SI Repeat Play on the val A4 H EK iw AY Others menu screen ue Category MO and then press the P Ill ec Repeat Play oi button 4 Choose On and then press the II button Playback will start Choose Off to cancel Repeat Play setting When Repeat Play is set If one scene has been 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 methods 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 W 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 133 SLID
117. escription symbol e A write protected disc is loaded e A locked card is loaded O 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 Note e f 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 f 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 Programme AE set to Low Light the monitor screen will light white see page 86 58 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 GX20E or DZ MV780E or optical 16 power is exceeded on D
118. essary portion 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene to be divided 3 Press the MENU button J 4 Choose Scene Edit Divide and Gest E e then press the P Ill Delete fe button Select a Fam H Tim ENTER RETURN 5 The Divide Scene screen will appear If you are sure you want to divide the selected scene press the P Ill 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 EI E002ORAM _0 00 18 gt The status bar of scene being played back can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button D The screen for verifying division will appear Choose YES and then press the P Il button Divide Scene Divide scene ENTER YES Choose NO to cancel division After division the Divide Scene screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 7 to divide another scene D Press the lll button to quit Note If you press the MENU button before pressing the KA button in step 5 the submenu will appear see page 108 Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points Combining scenes that were divided will restore the original scene See page 110 If a special
119. exposure of subject portrait face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wedding or on stage as Sand amp Snow Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face etc in a 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 85 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Programme 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 1 m even in a dark place An after image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs it is recommended that you use a tripod TET e If a subject cannot be focused properly manually adjust the focus see page 74 2 Choose Low Light and designate it eSCamera Functions Setup 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting 4 Open the LCD monitor turn it 180 so that it faces the same direction as the lens The LCD monitor will light white 86 ADJUSTING COLOUR WHITE BALANCE This DVD video camera recorder automatic
120. fied The scenes from the current to All scenes from the first to end end will be selected 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 116 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 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 Detail i Scene No 007 WE Scenel No 7 VIDEO FINE imini3sec E AN 00 00077 640 Date 30 9 2005 8 00 00 Date 30 9 2005 8 00 00 Skip Off Lock Off Fade IN None OUT None PREV_CNEXT RETURN When using card C PREV_CNEXT 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 f
121. for details amp 2 Programme AE amp 3 White balance W A EIS UR G Manual Focus 6 Backlight compensation ff 7 Microphone filter EJ 8 16 9 mode 9 Video flash 10 Self timer i 11 Recording status 1 Recording mode Movie recording time 12 Zoom 13 Exposure correction 16 Remaining space on disc card 17 Remaining Warning message battery level 18 Volume 14 Disc Card type Current date time 15 Movie recording quality The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display Not displayed on DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E 55 1 Recording mode p 52 54 Ki Movie O Still Disc LJ Still Card 2 Programme AE only in movie recording mode p 85 No display Auto A Sports LR Portrait L i Spotlight SN Sand amp Snow Low Light 3 White balance p 87 No display Auto Nm Set G Outdoor Indoor 4 Electronic image stabiliser EIS p 89 No display EIS OFF a EIS ON 5 Manual focus p 74 No display Autofocus display in English or German Manual focus HI display in French or Italian Manual focus EM display in Spanish Manual focus 6 Backlight compensation p 76 No display Backlight compensation OFF Backlight compensation ON 7 Microphone filter only in movie recording mode p 89 No display Microphone filter
122. for some demonstrations performances and exhibitions even for personal enjoyment 10 Read This First To guide you we have included following six chapters e The section on Setups explains how to set up the DVD video camera recorder battery and set the date time e The section on Basic Techniques explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera recorder recording of movies still images and playback of recorded images e The section on Advanced Techniques explains settings on this DVD video camera recorder for more advanced usage e The section on Disc Navigation explains editing with Disc Navigation Refer to this section when finalising DVD R disc and initialising DVD RAM disc e The section on Connecting to PC explains the contents of provided CD ROM and how to install the software included e Subsidiary Information includes an introduction to products sold separately proper cleaning and troubleshooting We want this manual to be as helpful as possible so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need e A quick index for the information you use most often this page e A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly see pages 14 16 Get to know your DVD video camera recorder by using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business Quick Index Available DISCS eeh eege E dere 27 Recording Mo
123. formatted a DVD R disc can no longer be changed to a disc for PC even if it has not been recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Format Disc A Format the disc now Note See page 90 for video mode See page 91 for 16 9 mode When recording data from PC for DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E 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 P Il 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 initialise a disc on which you wish to record data created using the application DVDfunSTUDIO of PC 49 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 In a moment the cover of disc insertion block will open e Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD RAM or DVD R disc into the disc insertion block Doing so If th
124. h 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 centre 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 the direction of arrows 2 taking care not to drop the disc Do not open more than 90 149 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 not to drop the bare disc Removing disc from caddy case 1 Insert your finger into the hole in the centre 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
125. he 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 90 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 K I button Record Setup Functions menu screen and then press the KA button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Record Functions Setup gt ENTER RETURN RAM 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 direction of image An image recorded with 16 9 On specified will appear as follows Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder 91 Note e The 16 9 setting w
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127. ically 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 recognising it Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function Follow the instructions on screen taking note of the following cautions e 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 163 1 Disc is not formatted If it formats it becomes possible to use for ca
128. icular 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose 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 KA button Update Control Info Update Control Info The message for proceeding will appear and then the Disc Navigation menu screen will be restored A black screen may appear while the message for updating is displayed Choose NO to cancel updating YES ENTER 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 Note e It may take time to update the control information if the disc has many recorded scenes e Even if control information is updated some discs will be unusable on Disc Navigation of this DVD
129. ideo camera recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery With DZ BP14S provided with DZ GX20E DZ BP14SW optional i DZ MV750E ug When using viewfinder approx 125 min approx 145 min approx 170 min F appx omin With DZ BP7S provided with DZ MV780E DZ MV750E DZ MV730E DZ BP7SW optional Video mode sd DZ MV780E DZ MV750E DZ MV730E S When using viewfinder approx 70 min approx 85 min XTRA When using LCD monitor approx 60 min approx 70 min The time is only for reference It will vary depending on recording contents Unavailable for DZ GX20E 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 recordi
130. ile 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 that conform to DCF Pressing the kk button will display information on the following scene pressing the d button will display information on the preceding scene 5 Press the lll button to quit 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 2scenes XTRA Omin Osec Oscenes FINE 1min43sec 2scenes STD Omin Osec Oscenes 4 imin Osec Oscenes Wi PHOTO 0 RETURN 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 Detail LES Scene No 6 BAA 27 9 2005 12 50 00 gd Scene No 7 ENA 30 9 2005 8 00 00 Scenes 2 RETURN e f a DVD R disc recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder is inserted already finalised no scene information will appear 117 Programme WHAT IS
131. ill be kept even after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e The 16 9 mode cannot be used with photo recording or STD recording using DVD R disc e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e The 16 9 setting is not compatible with ID 1 ID 2 e 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 152 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 92 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE QUALITY You can switch the still recor
132. ils in the figure meaning the image is unplayable All scenes PLAY 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 166 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 47 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 The
133. in fire e Be sure to use the DZ ACS2 E AC adapter charger to charge the battery Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire e Charge the battery at temperatures of 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 adapter 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 CHARGING BATTERY Use the provided AC adapter charger to charge 3 Attach the battery to AC adapter charger the battery Note 1 Connect the mains lead 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 mains lead into AC outlet Battery Mains lead M AC adapter charger Ti gt TO AC outlet The shape of plug DC output terminal varies depending on the model CHARGE indicator 42 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 164 when the CHARGE indicator blinks
134. ing the utton 6 Press the W button to quit S01 at a Park 001 008 Pe hee IL After changing the title Wale the Disc Navigation screen on the play list whose title has been changed will appear gt PLAY RAM 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 programmes will be restored Note e Even if you delete a play list the original scenes stored on disc will not be deleted e f 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 127 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 67 to choose Top or End on the Go To menu screen and then press the P Il button 014 014 When End is specified 128 Disc or Card Management INITIALISING DISC OR CARD FORMAT DISC FORMAT CARD Initialising DVD RAM disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents e Be sure to u
135. ing a DVD RAM disk heed the instruction given in this message e by clearing Enable CD recording on this drive END 21 1f your PC uses Windows XP Me a message that prompts you to restart will appear Click Finish and then restart the PC Installing the UDF driver is now complete If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional proceed with step 22 InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed DVD RAM Driver Before you can use the program you must restart your computer O No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup Confirm Click 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 If software that detects computer virus etc has been installed invalidate it 143 Creating DVD Video from DVD RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera Recorder Using DVD MovieAloumSE 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 recorde
136. ing side of SIDE A is opposite to the SIDE A marked side The recording side of SIDE B is the SIDE A marked side The opposite side is the SIDE A recording side SIDE A mark Note If the cover of disc insertion block is open the ACCESS PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen In this case the DVD video camera recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to OFF If the cover remains open after a while the DVD video camera recorder will automatically turn off Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter charger is connected to the DVD video camera recorder If a discharged battery is used the disc cannot be inserted or removed Connect a charged battery or AC adapter charger to the DVD video camera recorder If there is some delay before recording starts refer to Check 4 on page 155 If the disc is not correctly attached to the turntable it will be difficult to close the cover If this happens do not forcibly close the cover this could cause a fault but re attach the disc to the turntable correctly If a single sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera recorder with the printed label facing the inside an error message will appear Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the inside See Trouble Messages on page 157 When using double sided disc Recordi
137. is DVD video camera recorder to finalise any DVD R disc recorded on it so that the disc can be viewed on DVD player etc Repeat play RAM You can repeatedly play back 133 CAPE programmes and scenes Slide show You can play back stills continuously Remaining display The remaining recordable movie time Capacity CMD or number of recordable stills is displayed Disc protection You can protect the DVD RAM disc to 130 prevent deletion or editing by mistake Deleting scene CARD You can delete unnecessary scenes Scene lock You can lock any scene so that it will 115 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 output cable and then perform recording Dubbing p 82 104 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 83 Refer to pages indicated for details of settings When using DVD RAM disc Scene
138. 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 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 153 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 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
139. is turned on with the lens capped the white balance will not work normally 87 Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen Use an CG TN object that is not CH transparent If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen manually focus Note e The white balance set using the Set option will be stored in memory until it is re set e Do not use a coloured object when setting the white balance The appropriate tint cannot be set e The setting on white balance Set may not be possible in a dark place Also the white balance cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range p 59 In such status the a 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 colours e The setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off The indicator will blink when the DVD video camera the object referring to Manually Focusing Subject see page 74 2 Press the MENU PSCamera Functions Setup A i button choose White K Program AE recorder is turned on next time Re set the white Bal Set and then balance as needed press the P Il button MIC Filter TER RETURN ORAM 3 H
140. isk 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 recognised by set to Wi or O application in PC 167 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC use button is not valid when Explorer to right click the DVD video camera recorder drive icon the DVD video Camera and execute Eject recorder is connected to If DVD MovieAlbumSE is running clicking the eject button on PC When the time stamp of file in DVD RAM is viewed on PC itis 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 MovieAlbumSE will interrupt reading midway When executing Export on DVD MovieAlbumSE it will take time to read Hardware Removal results in error 168 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 Wind
141. isplay format will also change as follows Date display format Example of display 17 00 em 30 9 2005 5 00PM me 9 30 2005 PM 5 00 2005 9 30 1 Press the MENU button 3 Use the b Jl lt 4 PP buttons to select the The menu screen will appear desired date display format and then press oo 2 Use the b PP1 lt 4 the B I button PP buttons to choose oho FEF Can Date Mode on the The menu screen for Date Setup menu setting date will be restored and the Date screen and then press Mode has been changed as you designated the K H button CENTER EEN 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 55 41 Setting Up the Battery The DZ BP14S battery provided with DZ GX20E or DZ BP7S battery provided with DZ MV780E DZ MV750E and DZ MV730E 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 GX20E battery for the DVD video camera recorder Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera recorder to malfunction or result
142. l microphone input x1 PC connection terminal connected to PC USB port x1 not provided with DZ MV730E Power consumption When recording with LCD monitor off DVD RAM disc used DZ GX20E approx 4 4W in FINE mode DZ MV780E approx 3 8W in FINE mode DZ MV750E DZ MV730E approx 3 2W in FINE mode Dimensions DZ GX20E approx 51 x 90 x 137 mm W x H x D excluding projections DZ MV780E approx 51 x 86 x 123 mm excluding projections DZ MV750E DZ MV730E approx 51 x 89 x 133 mm excluding projections 172 Operating temperature humidity 0 40 C less than 80 0 30 C when connected to PC Storage temperature 20 60 C Weight DZ GX20E approx 480 g without battery or disc DZ MV780E approx 420 g without battery or disc DZ MV750E approx 450 g without battery or disc DZ MV730E approx 450 g without battery or disc Total weight when recording DZ GX20E approx DZ MV780E approx DZ MV750E approx DZ MV730E approx Provided accessories AC adapter charger Battery AV S output cable Infrared remote control not provided with DZ MV730E Lithium battery for remote control not provided with DZ MV730E Lens cap Lens cap string Shoulder strap Mains lead DC power cord Software CD ROM not provided with DZ MV730E PC connection cable not provided with DZ MV730E Single sided 8 cm DVD R disc not provided with DZ MV730E Disc cleaning cloth 173 Index Numerics T0 9
143. lable 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 83 Camera Functions 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 144 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 COduick Menu Ei VIDEO Mode FINE Options settable 16 9 Selection of setup items Record Functions Setup eer the movie quality Date Setup Af Initial Set ENTER RETURN Display of disc or card being nita setup gt ENTER m RETURN used p 57 Guide display Explanation on function Functions settable 66 Operating Menu You can use the K44 PP1 44 PP 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 gt II PS Quick Menu PS Quick Menu VI
144. lay back only the selected programme 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 Select the programme to be played back and then press the P Il button 2 Press the MENU button Playback will start from the first scene of the selected programme 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Play on the Program menu screen and then press the K I button Km All Programs 01 30 8 2005 RN RAM 02 10 9 2005 03 30 9 2005 CENTER m RETURN Note If Repeat Play On is specified the selected programme will be repeatedly played back PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY REPEAT PLAY p 133 RAM CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME TITLE The recording date time has initially been attached to any programme You can change the recording date time to any desired title 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button D Use bed PPI 44 kk Title input bar to select a letter and 2 Press the MENU button then press the P Il T button The selected 34567890 SPACE 3 Choose Title on the Program menu letter will be entered P o R e R U TT g 7 screen and then press the Ill button HE Repeat this procedure INPUT ste CR to create a title Up to 20 characters can Input mode 4 select the programme whose title you want to Program Title change and then press CHEN be input the KZ button SEN Palette for selecting characters ENTER RETURN
145. le Messages on page 157 and take corrective action e While the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking do not violently open or close the LCD monitor 47 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 centre to lock it until a click is heard Turntable Push the shaded portion e Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera recorder e Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens Pickup lens e Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface e Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc e The recording side must face the inside DVD video camera recorder 48 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 recognise 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 identifying recording sides of disc Single sided disc The recording side is opposite to the printed label Double sided disc The record
146. le the cable is left plugged in the AV S output terminal Unplug the AV S 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 77 Built in Video Flash for DZ GX20E only When recording photos in a dark place or if the subject is lit from rear the DZ GX20E 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 Anite 3 when the PHOTO button is Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit pressed from rear Always emits light regardless 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 Co Camera Functions Setup KO Program AE Displayed when using DZ GX20E to record photo not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected REM 394 Optional Video Flash for DZ GX20E or DZ MV780E only See Introduction to Optional Accessories on page 148 You use the optional DZ FLH3 Video Flash p 148 Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use Unavailable for DZ MV750E or DZ MV73
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148. ll be completed normally Is battery charged Charge it 42 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 d r You can also specify Power Save Off to stop automatic power off again Detach the battery or AC adapter charger once and then press the RESET button of DVD video camera recorder Reattach a Ge 43 46 170 power supply to DVD video camera recorder before turning it on Even if the DVD video camera recorder is off opening the cover will cause the ACCESS indicator to blink During recording Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will not start recording Recording starts but stops immediately LCD screen is hard to see Focus is not correct An error message for repair appears Unevenness appears on LCD monitor screen Reference Cause and Correction The DVD video camera recorder will automatically turn on to recognise a disc Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera recorder off Cause and Correction page Is the disc write protected or the card locked 30 130 155 Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it Clean the disc If there is still no improvement replace the disc Has
149. llow 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 recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card Only playback will be possible Terminal Locked status Erasure prevention switch 30 Common cautions for disc and card e It is recommended that you create a backup file for valuable data on hard disk of PC 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 horiz
150. m RETURN CENTER m RETURN Others Menu CENTER RETUAN Note The menu item Finalize Disc will not appear with a finalised DVD R disc 72 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WITH CARD The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu See each reference page Delete selected photo CENTER mRETURN Aw ME Form ard r rca TER mRETURN Wael ars Start s GH rt slide show QJENTER m RETURN QJENTER RETURN D 73 CUED Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically autofocus You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally the DVD video camera recorder automatically focuses the subject autofocus 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 1 m from lens surface to infinity e On W wide side approximately 2 cm from lens surface to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording MF will appear on the screen ell 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN LC Manual Focus icon LUC 2 Press the zoom lever to
151. mera 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 A 157 Cause amp Troubleshooting Ge Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programmes different recording dates of multiple programs cannot be combined Create a Play list first and then combine Create Playlist first and such scenes on the play list 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 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 Combine the divided scenes and then delete them This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move scenes with Category VIDEO or PHOTO specified Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple scenes were selected Error occur
152. microphone cannot be used Recording mode Movie with sound Still with DVD RAM disc SD memory card 171 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 GX20E approx 750 of recordable stills per side DZ MV780E DZ MV750E DZ MV730E_ approx 999 If movies and stills are mixed on one disc the recordable number will decrease SD memory card DZ GX20E approx 29 in FINE mode when using DZ MV780E approx 58 in FINE mode 32 MB card DZ MV750E DZ MV730E approx 232 in FINE mode Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card p 32 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 GX20E 1600 x 1200 pixels DZ MV780E 1280 x 960 pixels DZ MV750E DZ MV730E 640 x 480 pixels DVD R disc Movie Conforming to DVD video format Dolby Digital Card Still Conforming to JPEG DZ GX20E 1600 x 1200 pixels DZ MV780E 1280 x 960 pixels DZ MV750E DZ MV730E 640 x 480 pixels standard Audio playback format MPEG Audio layer 2 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 output x1 Externa
153. n camera recorder using any other device No recording can be done on any DVD R disc that has been finalised If the disc in the DVD video camera recorder has already been finalised you cannot choose Finalize Disc The time required to finalise disc that appears on the Finalize Disc screen is only for reference The message showing ET GE The shorter the recording time on disc the longer it that the disc is being will take to finalise it SS Will vary depending on the recording time finalised will appear and the disc will then be finalised will appear on the Disc Navigation screen for a finalised disc Finalised DVD R disc 132 Others 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 T Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Category on the Others Others menu screen a ategory VIDEO and then press the P Il E PHOTO button RETURN CG 4 Specify the desired option for display and orans Ta then press the P Il button When PHOTO is specified All To display all scen
154. n 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 visible on other devices 120 Characters available for entering title You can use the SELECT button to select Wy hh 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 Cancel Oo m DELETE GEDSELECT Input mode Enter Cancel gt CHANGE m DELETE SE SELECT TITLE 30 9 2005 1234567 89 0 SPACE 3 7 gtqil OOn SeLSHa Fy gf E ZE REE J _ lt gt Enter Cancel gt CHANGE m DELETE SELSELECT Play List WHAT IS PLAY LIST You can create a play list on this DVD video camera recorder by gathering your favourites 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 Programme 1 EA Je Se Programme 2 e Tp she Tey ee Play list 1 created Play list of up to No 99 can be created and up to
155. nS cceceeesecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 60 IIe UE EE 101 Title play AE 127 Title programme EEN 119 U UDF2 01 BEE 146 154 Update Control Info ccceccecceeeeeeeeeeeesenseees 131 V Video flash NEE 78 VIDEO MOQ eene 90 IS e EEN 90 IR KEE 90 XTRA EE ee e 90 Video selector 92 154 Vol DUON EE 61 W White EE 87 HEET EE 111 Wide conversion lens ccscceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 60 RE EE 111 X XTRA VIDEO Mode ccceccecsersersesessercervareeeeseene 90 Z ZOOIVICVE edd deet 59 175 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 Licence Agreement certifies that you were granted licence in the past Licence Agreement Article 1 Grant of Licence 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 Yo
156. ng and recording pause are repeated at short intervals etc Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places Note e See page 164 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 does 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 10 C to 30 C Charging at temperatures other than this range could damage the battery 44 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 Ke White portion shows remaining level 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 it However since the battery used for this DVD video camera recorder is f
157. ng disc p 90 E eg The volume can be adjusted during XTRA Best quality playback FINE High quality STD Standard quality Still recording quality when using card p 93 FINE High quality NORM Standard quality ECO Number of recordable stills is prioritised 1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ GX20E or DZ MV780E 2 Not displayed on DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E 3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera recorder or disc has not yet been initialised 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 finalised 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 LL CIE e Full display mode All types of information will appear e Minimum display mode The recording mode see 1 on page 55 and recording status see 11 on page 55 will appear If the DVD video camera recorder ha
158. ng is possible on both sides of double sided disc However when recording or playback on one side is finished recording or playback will not move automatically to the other side Remove the disc once from the DVD video camera recorder turn over the disc and insert it again for continued use The recording surfaces of double sided disc are likely to become dirtied or scratched Always make sure that there is no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup lens and then use the disc taking great care that it is not dirtied or scratched Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt on disc See page 29 When using brand new DVD R disc Recognition of the disc will start The messages on the right will appear in sequence by pressing the II button between messages Disc is not formatted lf it formats it becomes possible to use for camera gt NEXT CANCEL When recording on this DVD video camera recorder When final message Format the disc now appears choose YES and then press the P Ill button The disc will be formatted When formatting is Not displayed on DZ complete DVD R disc MV730E Video mode and 16 9 4 Format Disc However when you record from PC connection terminal please do not format gt NEXT CANCEL mode cannot be changed will appear see page 160 Press the KA button to erase the message Once
159. ngerous AN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully to avoid any CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL problems Precautions WARNING Many television programmes and WARNING To prevent risk of injury or damage films are copyrighted In certain circumstances to your DVD video camera recorder and the AC copy right law may apply to private in home adapter charger use only the DZ BP14S DZ videotaping of copyrighted materials BP7S DZ BP14SW DZ BP7SW battery and DZ ACS2 E AC adapter charger The liquid crystal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than ee CLASS 1 99 99 of its picture elements pixels are LASER PRODUCT effective but some less than 0 01 may appear as coloured bright dots This does not CAUTION indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the This product contains a laser diode of higher limits of current technology class than 1 To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Important for United Kingdom for DZ GX20E UK DZ MV780E UK DZ MV750E UK DZ MV7
160. o 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 vapour 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 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 e 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
161. object from close up position You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 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 GX20E DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E 30 5 mm for DZ MV780E 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 GX20E DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E DZ SR3037 for DZ MV780E see page 148 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 Remove Attach e Tele conversion lens For stronger telephoto effect e Wide conversion lens For stronger wide angle effect
162. 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 Prioritised Licence Agreement When some software programmes are installed the licence agreements will be displayed to be referred to as online licence agreement If the online licence agreement conflicts with this Agreement the online licence agreement shall have a priority 176 SOME DOS AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured TOO III OI DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DOensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment kkkkkkkxk k
163. old Kl pressed until the HAT indicator changes from blinking to a steady light When the HAT indicator lights the white balance setting will be complete set WEXIT 4 Press the W button to end the setting C 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN i 88 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER EIS When you use zoom see page 59 to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image 1 Press the MENU button choose EIS on Camera Functions Setup d the Camera Functions L Setup menu screen MIC Filter and then press the P Ill button CENTER RETURN ORAM 2 Choose the On or Off and then press the gt Il button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Checking EIS On or Off You can check EIS On or Off by the on screen information display I 0 00 00 EIS In 8 00 30 9 2005 After recording with EIS set to Off it is recommended that you return the setting to On and then turn the DVD video camera recorder off unless you normally record with Off setting Note e The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e It is recommended that you specify EIS Off when using the DVD video camera recorder on a desk or tripod e When EIS On is specified there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on
164. on SD memory card Oc to mW To record movie on DVD RAM or DVD R disc Set to QO To record still on DVD RAM disc Power ON status During playback set the power switch to WW or O when using disc or set it to W when using card Turn the switch while holding down the grey button at the right of switch Power switch Note e Once you turn the DVD video camera recorder on to let it recognise 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 recognise the disc again see page 155 e It will take some time for the DVD video camera recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on e 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 recognising 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 155 ACCESS PC indicator e 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 Troub
165. 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 DVD video camera recorder No playback picture Is TV input selector set correctly appears on TV screen Some TVs have multiple video input jacks Check whether the correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks If the DVD video camera recorder is connected to VCR set its input selector to external input LINE Is the DVD video camera recorder connected to TV correctly Check the connections Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it momentarily interrupted Clean the disc No sound Is the TV volume control set correctly Adjust TV volume control and be sure to adjust the volume on TV 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 appear thumbna
166. on the Recording will start a right of power switch set the switch to Pr A w button again will stop R a An RTU RA recording yi a ee eee ers When recording a photo press the PHOTO button Pressing PHOTO half way half press allows you to focus the subject and the OI indicator will turn purple Press PHOTO all the way down to record Note e When using an unformatted disc format initialise 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 49 129 Initialising the DVD RAM disc will erase all the recorded contents Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initialising the disc e See Check 1 on p 155 if recording is not possible with Vf e See Check 2 on p 155 if recording is not possible with 0 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen p 38 After recording is finished press the P Il button The recorded scene will be played back 2 Press the M button to stop playback 24 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card Photo Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately 1 Connect a power supply p 46 Mains lead o S gt To AC outlet AC adapter charger The shape of plug varies depending on the model DC power cord 2 Insert a card p 51 1 Open the LCD monitor p 38 Put ina card
167. ontal 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 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE VIDEO The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality See page 90 for the setting of video recording quality Movie recordable time on one disc on single side when recording only movies Recording quality Movie recordable time Application XTRA Approx 18 min 1 Best quality FINE Approx 30 min 2 High quality Approx 60 min 2 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
168. or 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 mains lead 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 e If you push the LCD surface unevenness in display may occur If unevenness does not disappear soon turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again e Do not place the DVD video camera recorder with the open LCD screen down e Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera recorder Liquid crystal display LCD and viewfinder e 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 coloured dots red blue green This shows the limitations of the current technology an
169. or scene i Divide scene CENTER mRETURN CENTER mRETURN ORAM p 107 EI Edit Para ch PO pet tect MTE KE Fea Delete selected scene CENTER RETURN RAM Quick Menu C Edit ff B Se Ser VI SS E A ES Add fading to the beginning and or end of scene CENTER RETURN RAM 71 Quick Menu E Iert Lie Format Disc D Sr Z SS E Disc Format Menu for disc CENTER m RETURN RAM ENTER RETUAN Quick Menu Repeat Play OMEN Ar i E 1 TRS a the repeat play Sen Eet play ting ENTER m RETURN RENTER Le RETURN RAM CENTER RETURN RAM CRI 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 p 132 i Menu Quick Menu y Finalize Disc Wii erc HIN ed de ETC ae fea ENE ane S Menu for disc Finalize DVD R disc CENTER mRETURN OR ENTER mRETUAN OR Others Quick Menu Quick Menu Quick Menu CT ETC em P Cancel repeat play Select the repeat play setting CENTER
170. original scenes in programmes will not be erased Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in programmes If you press the MENU button before pressing P I in step 5 the submenu will appear see page 108 121 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 67 to choose Switch on the PlayList menu screen and then press the KAN button All Programs 01 30 8 2005 12 30 02 10 9 2005 8 00 03 12 9 2005 9 30 CENTER 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 programme 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 67 to choose Play on the PlayList menu screen and then press 3 the P M button Dalat 01 30 8 2005 12 30 02 10 9 2005 8 00 03 12 9 2005 9 30 04 20 9 2005 15 15 CENTER RETURN 122 Use the Switch Playlist screen to select the play list you wish to display and th
171. ormally 6 The Copy to card screen will appear If you are sure you want to copy the selected S Baa still press the P Il CHS button gt ENTER EXIT RAM If you want to change the still to be copied you can change it on this screen D The screen for verifying Copy to card copy will appear Choose YES j and then au ie scenes press the P Il button es 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 Press the lll button to quit 114 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 e If you press the MENU button before pressing the KA button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear p 108 e You can also select multiple scenes p 103 e When initialising the card the locked scenes will also be deleted 4 Press the MENU button 5 Choose Lock on the Scene menu screen and then press the KAN button 6 The Lock Set screen will appear If you
172. ortions 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 e Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of DVD video camera recorder and disc itself may be hot OAI Programs 001 002 gt PLAY RAM 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 29 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 a
173. ou can change it on this screen 6 The screen for verifying d 1 ill g Delete Scene eletion wull appear 30 9 2005 8 00 00 Choose YES and then SLE press the K I button Gelete scene Choose NO to cancel 2 deletion After Yes or No setting the Delete Scene screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes 107 Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the P I button in step 5 see page 107 The submenu will appear ies QENTER m RETURN RAM ENTER m RETURN RAM Edit Delete 06 To delete selected scenes EXACiacsssteuseatrertialees To restore the Disc Navigation screen Select Start Current To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on at the moment Current End To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end DIE To select all scenes Go To d Le To move the cursor to the first scene Sne EENG To move the cursor to the last scene Pressing the W 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 108 DIVIDING MOVIES EDIT DIVIDE You can divide a scene into two parts To delete unnecessary portion of scene first divide the scene and then delete the unnec
174. ows as of January 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 MovieAlbumSE 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 MovieAloumSE 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 e If stills are included in the range of Export it may take more time because data must be re encoded and read 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
175. posure adjustment bar will appear on the screen Si Adjust with and buttons X E ww 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN i 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 CUED 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 i i i REM3 0 MIN Backlight correction icon Ge The backlight correction icon will appear Note e Pressing the BLC button will alternate 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 76 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 171 To external microphone jack Note e Depending on the shape of its plug an external microphone cannot be plugged in whi
176. pprox 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 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACITY on page 130 e Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera recorder may not be playable on another device 32 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The pixel size of stills PEG that can be recorded on this DVD video camera recorder is as follows DZ GX20E 1 600 x 1 200 pixels DZ MV780E 1 280 x 960 pixels DZ MV750E DZ MV730E 640 x 480 pixels The following table shows the file size and quality of one still JPEG recorded on card eS eS re DZ GX20E DZ MV780E _ DZ MV750E 730E FINE Approx 1 024 KB Approx 512 KB Approx 128 KB When image quality is prioritised 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 prioritised 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
177. quid crystal display inside p 38 Although the external appearances of DZ GX20E DZ MV780E DZ MV750E and DZ MV730E are different the method of operating both models is identical DZ GX20E illustrations are used in this manual 19 21 22 23 15 Viewfinder p 39 16 Dioptre control p 39 To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder 17 ACCESS PC indicator for DZ GX20E DZ MV780E or DZ MV750E only ACCESS indicator for DZ MV730E only p 7 52 54 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 54 19 DISC EJECT button p 48 Press down and release this button to open the disc guide 20 Disc insertion block p 48 20 21 BATTERY EJECT button p 43 Press this button when removing the battery 22 Battery attachment platform p 43 23 Record button REC p 52 24 LOCK switch p 53 It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to to the upper position to prevent the power switch in the WW position from accidentally moving to 0 25 Power switch p 47 26 Hand strap p 34 34 30 31 32 33 7 ie l 41 Joa 27 QUICK MENU button p 66 To display only the functions that you frequently use simple menus 28 FOCUS button p 74 To switch between m
178. ra recorder may not be recognised 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 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 146 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 does 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 edi
179. recharge ordinary rious batteries either in a charger or by applying Supervise children if they are replacing heat to them They may leak cause fire or batteries themselves in order to ensure even explode There are special these guidelines are followed rechargeable batteries which are clearly marked as such Remember that small button cell batteries such as used in some hearing aids toys games and other appliances are easily swallowed by young children and this can be dangerous ALWAYS ALWAYS Keep loose button cells away from young Make sure battery compartments are Seek medical advice if you believe a cell has children secure been swallowed PUBLISHED BY THE BRITISH BATTERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 7 BUCKINGHAM GATE LONDON SW1E 6JS HITACHI Hitachi Ltd Tokyo Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING No 15 12 Nishi Shinbashi 2 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8430 Japan Tel 03 35022111 HITACHI EUROPE LTD Whitebrook Park Lower Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8YA UNITED KINGDOM Tel 01628 643000 Fax 01628 643400 Email consumer service hitachi eu com HITACHI EUROPE GmbH Munich Office Dornacher Strasse 3 D 85622 Feldkirchen bei Munchen GERMANY Tel 49 89 991 80 0 Fax 49 89 991 80 224 Hotline 49 180 551 25 51 12ct min Email HSE DUS service hitachi eu com HITACHI EUROPE srl Via Tommaso Gul
180. red while the disc was being recognised 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 163 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 107 110 133 annot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999 116 scenes CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills 32 107 130 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 158 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 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 record
181. ree 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 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 gt Nearly empty w A e yy iy Prys Blinks 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 power is consumed at the sam
182. 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 initialise 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 initialise the disc turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait until it dries out and then turn it on again e Initialisation will delete all data on disc 3 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 163 Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera recorder to normal do not attempt to repair it yourself but consult your dealer Power supplies i Reference Symptom Cause and Correction Battery cannot be charged Battery weakens fast The CHARGE indica
183. rints 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 155 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder No DVD video camera recorder operation Check 5 Check 7 e Is DVD video camera recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable DZ GX20E DZ Is a fully charged battery attached Is the DVD video camera recorder powered from AC outlet MV780E DZ MV750E 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 156 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 Pied 1 Data error in apart It is 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 automat
184. rmation Introduction to Optional Accessories 148 CAMERA ACCESSORIES aiiiinneooooeeeeeennn 148 POWER SUPPLY reie Ta E 148 Removing Disc from Its backage 149 REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM IN ROUND DVD HOLDER nan nsnnnannnnnnnnnnooneeenee 149 REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 150 Te ee DEE 150 Changing Setting of Demonstration 151 Terminology en a 152 No DVD Video Camera Recorder Operation Check the Following 155 Trouble Messages e 157 Troubleshooting cceeeeeeeeeeeee tees eeeeeeeeeeeaees 164 System Reset cc ceeecceececsssseeeeseseeeseeeeeenees 170 Major Specifications cccccssssseeeeeeeeeeeeees 171 MOOK 174 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD ROM 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 lf button will be used in this 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 di
185. rom the Windows Start menu choose Hitachi DVDCAM and DVD MovieAlbumSE and then open Instruction Manual Requirements of available PC DVDfunSTUDIO e After installing DVDfunSTUDIO open Programs or All Programs from the Windows Start menu choose Hitachi DVDCAM and DVDfunSTUDIO and then open the electronic instruction manual in Document folder To read the above manual you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 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 and then open How to use DVD RAM disc e The provided software cannot be used on Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition e OS Windows Me 2000 Professional XP e Computer IBM PC AT compatible e 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 e Memory At least 256 MB 512 MB or more is recommended e Free space on hard disk At least 400 MB does not include capacity needed to copy or edit video or photo data e CD ROM drive used to install software
186. s warning information a warning message 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 65 57 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 55 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 i warning message display D
187. sc or card you use illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ GX20E DZ MV780E DZ MV750E and DZ MV730E are different the method of operating these models is identical The illustrations of DZ GX20E are used for the explanation in this text This instruction manual shows eight DVD video camera recorder models DZ GX20E DZ MV780E DZ MV750E DZ MV730E DZ GX20E UK DZ MV780E UK DZ MV750E UK and DZ MV730E UK The DZ GX20E and DZ GX20E UK functions and specifications are referred to as DZ GX20E The DZ MV780E and DZ MV780E UK functions and specifications are referred to as DZ MV780E The DZ MV750E and DZ MV750E UK functions and specifications are referred to as DZ MV750E The DZ MV730E and DZ MV730E UK functions and specifications are referred to as DZ MV730E No model names are mentioned for functions and specifications common to all models if there are any differences between models the model names are specified 17 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package Battery model DZ BP14S For DZ GX20E 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 Infrared remote control model DZ RM4
188. sc type con 1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen 2 No still icon will appear for card 3 The operation 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 D will appear for card Icons to be displayed on thumbnail O Photo p 54 Skip p 112 P WE Fade in p 111 EE Fade out p 111 Ed Lock p 115 Note e The background colour 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 finalised DVD R disc Locked card Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera recorder is
189. screen 94 ell 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN LC Ne Off setting TV screen CUED LCD EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN LCD BRIGHTNESS 1 Press the MENU button use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Is Adjust on the LCD Se M EVF Displa EVF Setup menu epes RETURN Gu screen and then choose ENTER RETURN ORAM PSLCD EVF Setup amp LI 7 0 OY LCD Brightness Use Id DPE 44 PP to select The brightness adjustment bar will appear on and Mien press PAH todesignatg the screen 2 Use the lt 4 PP buttons 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting for adjustment LOD Brightnass EVF Brightness Note Press 44 a The brightness setting will be stored in memory even The screen becomes after the DVD video camera recorder is turned off COADJUST ENTER ORAM dimmer Press PP Brightness The screen becomes adjustment bar brighter SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER EVF BRIGHTNESS 1 Press the MENU 3 Press the MENU button to end the SLCD EVF Setup button use Operating adjustment Menu p 67 to choose Adjust on the LCD Note EVF Setup menu The brightness setting is stored in memory even after screen and then choose Cener RETURN Gu the DVD video camera recorder is turned off EVF Brightness 2 Use the d Jk buttons for adjustment EE Gees
190. screen e Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if EIS On is specified Firmly hold the DVD video camera recorder with both hands e EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide conversion lens is used e EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ GX20E or DZ MV780E RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION DIGITAL ZOOM See page 59 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 button choose wa Funct Long Setup MIC Filter on the White Bal Camera Functions Setup menu screen and then press the P Ill button MIC Filter TOn ENTER _ E RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option and then press the gt Il button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting aw Note e You can also use the on screen display to confirm that the MIC Filter has been set e The MIC Filter setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off e The MIC Filter function will work only during movie recording e The microphone filter function works only with the
191. se the AC adapter charger to power the DVD video camera recorder for initialisation If the DVD video camera recorder is turned off during initialisation and the initialisation is interrupted incorrect initialisation will result and the incorrectly initialised disc will be unusable e f you use a brand new DVD R disc message Disc is not formatted will appear Initialise the disc following the subsequent messages p 49 Before You Begin 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e f you wish to delete all recorded contents it is recommended that you use initialisation which will delete all the scenes in much less time than using the scene delete function Initialisation will delete all the recorded contents on 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Format Disc or Format Card on the Disc or Card menu screen and then press the P Il button The screen for verifying Format Disc or Format Card will appear 4 choose YES and then press the P M button Choose NO to cancel initialisation Format Disc A AI data will be deleted Format the disc now YES ENTER When using DVD RAM disc Format Card AMAI data will be deleted Format the card now YES ENTER When using card disc or card Be careful not to delete data by mistake It may not be possible to initialise a
192. sible for 1 2 hours The disc has not been inserted 48 Insert it The disc is not inserted correctly Push the disc against the turntable at the centre until a click is heard See 3 on page 163 Is the disc surface bottom reversed Check the surface bottom of disc and reinsert it correctly No more scenes Play e All scenes are deleted from the play list List was deleted e Since a play list with no scenes cannot be supported by ae 124 125 specifications a play list from which all registered scenes have been deselected will be deleted 109 Photo cannot be Still image cannot be divided 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 0 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 programme 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 that can be entered Delete several scenes Scenes over limit The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be Cannot divide scene entered Delete several scenes Scenes over limit This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the Sa 110
193. so the best quality will not be obtainable e f 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 GX20E Can record up to approx 750 photos DZ MV780E DZ MV750E DZ MV730E Can record up to approx 999 photos If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of photos on it movies can also be recorded on it 31 RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality See page 93 for the setting of recording quality For DZ GX20E Recording Capacity 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 MV780E Recording Capacity For DZ MV750E and DZ MV730E Recording Capacity a se REESEN 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 A
194. t appear nket I depending on the PC being used DYD MovieAlbumSE 4 1 DYDfunSTUDIO 2 2 al Wee be ee Install all 139 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 1 Click All on the installer screen Clicking All allows you to install the DVD RAM driver DVD MovieAlbumSE 4 1 and DVDfunSTUDIO 2 2 all at one time If any of the software programmes are already installed uninstall them and then proceed with installing the provided programmes 2 The screen for installing DVD MovieAlbumSE will appear Click Next DYD MovieAlbumSE Welcome to the InstallShield Wizaed for DVD MavieAlbumSF 4 1 The misse Waad vel instal DVD MoveriamSE 4 1 on you Genfer To contewe chek New Ee Click 3 Choose your TV broadcast system and then click Next DYD MovieAlbumSE TV System Confirm Click 140 du you do not wish to change the folder in which DVD MovieAlbumSE is installed click Next If you wish to change the folder click Change and then choose the folder in which DVD MovieAlbumSE is to be installed DY D MovieAtbumSe Choose Destimatson Local D Click Install Installation will start DYD MovieAlbumSE Ready to Install the Program 6a 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 Question 2 Do you want bo create a shortcut on
195. t 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 Do not store the DVD video camera recorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place e 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 batter
196. t 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 147 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens DZ WL1 Tele conversion lens DZ TL1 ST Video flash DZ FLHS3 Step up ring DZ SR3437 for DZ GX20E DZ MV750E and DZ MV730E DZ SR3037 for DZ MV780E SZ e When using camera accessories be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory When attaching 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 60 Unavailable for DZ MV750E or DZ MV730E EX POWER SUPPLY Battery DZ BP7SW Battery DZ BP14SW Unavailable for DZ GX20E 148 Removing Disc from Its Package No disc in package suc
197. ted button EPlayList No 04 0071007 Perform steps 2 4 on page 123 Repeat steps 3 5 other ERC RETURN scenes can be deleted 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row CET 6 Press the W button The screen for verifying exit will appear Note e f 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 You can also select multiple scenes p 103 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 play list This Select menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes using menu on page 116 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose Start 2 Display the editing Current Current screen of the play list to End All on the be edited Arke Select menu screen ER Playlist No 0 007 007 and then press the gt II CENTER Eu Perform steps 2 4 on 2 button EECH Note 3 Specify the first or last scene of those you See page 116 for the status of scenes to be wish to select and then press the MENU selected button 5 Press the lll button The screen for verifying To select all scenes simply press the MEN
198. 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 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 MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read on played back on DVD DVD R disc Use generally available DVD video playback MovieAlbumSE 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 MovieAlbumSE Video written to hard DVD MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD VR data stored on hard d
199. tents of CD ROM set the CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of PC right click the CD ROM icon and choose Open OVOCAM Contains the DVD MovieAlbumSE see page 140 for installation DVOMASES You can use DVD MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD RAM disc and create a 3D title L Contains the DVDfunSTUDIO see page 141 for installation Dw Dturr You can use DVDfunSTUDIO to create a DVD Video disc from movies edited on DVD MovieAlbumSE Lo Contains the UDF driver see page 141 for installation UDF Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on DVD RAM disc on your PC x Contains the Acrobat Reader see page 138 for installation If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC you will need to AcrabatReader Ss e e install it in order to open the on line manuals instruction manual files for DVD MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver L 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 137 Read the electronic instruction manuals on PC for complete information on using each software programme DVD MovieAlbumSE You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures e Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 4 manuals English folder contained on the provided CD ROM After installing DVD MovieAlbumSE open Programs or All Programs f
200. tents of agreement displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement bs for Software License Agreement refer to License Agreement on manual or 4 paper sheet attached to the product IF you agree all of the paragraphs press Yes to continue installation If you can not agree press No to quit installation Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you select No the setup will close To install DVD RAM Driver you must accept this agreement 142 17 1f you do not wish to change the folder in which the UDF driver is installed click Next Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install DYD RAM Driver in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program Files DVD RAM WinXP DYD RAM Driver Cancel Click 18 1r you do not wish to change the folder name click Next Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue WD RAMSDVD RAM Driver Existing Folders Ac
201. tion 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 MovieAloumSE or generally available playback software video camera recorder conforming to DVD video recording DVD VR format see Terminology p 152 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 finalised on Generally available playback software compatible with DVD video this DVD video camera recorder see Terminology p 152 Example PowerDVD produced 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 MovieAlbum 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 programme units is also possible 135 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 MovieAlbumSE on this DVD video camera another D
202. 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 123 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 Scene to be added TIES Insertion position ADD MEX IT 124 5 Press the MENU button 6 Choose Add and then press the P Il button LJ Y SP layLi Repeat steps 3 6 to add other scenes CENTER m RETURN D Press the W button The screen for verifying exit will appear nn g Edit PlayList 014 Note e The selected scenes will be added in the insertion position e You can also select multiple scenes p 103 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 7 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to and then press the P M eig be edi
203. to use the DVD video camera recorder e Disc error occurred during finalising and finalising failed Replace the disc e See 3 on page 163 e Has the disc been initialised on PC Has initialising the disc on PC been interrupted Choose YES and initialise the disc when using it on this DVD video camera recorder Initialising the disc will erase all data on it e See 2 on page 163 The disc may be dirty Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints dust etc before reusing it or use another disc This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which formatting was interrupted midway In this case use another disc Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes Turn off the DVD video camera recorder with the disc being used in it connect AC adapter charger and then power the DVD video camera recorder again Repair of scenes will be tried 159 Cause amp Troubleshooting poe Disc error e Use another disc e See 3 on page 163 e Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera recorder Initialise the disc or use another disc e nitialising the disc will erase all data on it Disc full Cannot Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc or use another 107 execute disc Disc has no data This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded Disc has no Pl
204. tor 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 164 it Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter charger Unplug it Is the ambient temperature too low or too high Charge the battery at 10 30 C Is the battery abnormally hot Remove the battery leave it for a while to cool down then charge 42 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 battery Is the ambient temperature too low or too high Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10 30 C The battery has possibly discharged excessively Continue 42 charging After a while the battery will be charged to the specified voltage and the CHARGE indicator will light Then the battery charge wi
205. u 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 Electric 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
206. 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 e 22005 5 22005 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 At least 18 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 A DVD video can be created from MPEG files on PC layered and the playback method Refer to using DVDfunSTUDIO but it may not be playable on i e this DVD video camera recorder SE instruction manualfor y Aithough DVDfunS TUDIO can handie wide sersen image recorded on this DVD video camera recorder _ as is a wide screen 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
207. 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 150 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 1 Press the MENU button 2 Choose Initial Setup Demo Mode and then press the P Il button CS initial Setup amp ui if Deng Mode ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Press the Kd or DPI button to choose the desired option and then press the P Il button Auto To start demonstration approx 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera recorder on
208. 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 finalised 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 camera recorders and DVD recorders that are compatible with DVD RAM disc etc 152 FINALISE 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 finalised DVD R disc HOWLING This phenomenon occurs as follows When the DVD video camera recorder
209. utions 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 e If there is dust scratch dirt on disc or if it is warped the following phenomena may occur Block noise in playback image Momentary stop of playback image aa 4 Sound interrupted during re playback or abnormal sound Blue thumbnail display Fig 1 Disc cannot correctly be recognised Disc cannot be initialised 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 OAI Programs 001 006 m tai fett ORAM 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 e When recording images the DVD video camera recorder may avoid the p
210. video camera recorder 131 ED FINALISING DVD R DISC FINALIZE DISC e Be sure to use the AC adapter charger to power the DVD video camera recorder when finalising a DVD R disc Finalisation cannot be executed Before You Begin using a battery If the DVD video camera recorder is turned off during finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted incorrect finalisation 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 finalise the disc on this DVD video camera recorder See Terminology p 152 The date of programme will appear on the menu screen of DVD player as a title 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 5 When finalisation is complete the Disc Navigation screen of all programmes will 2 Press the MENU button appear 3 Use Operating Menu p 67 to choose SELECT ITEM 001 010 Finalize Disc on the Disc menu screen KE and then press the P I button E E 05 10 10 2005 0 1071272005 The disc will be finalised TOP PREV NEXT END 4 Choose YES and ihen Screen when viewed on DVD player press the II button Finalize Disc A Further recording on this disc will be impossible z Finalize Apporox 23 min Note YES e Do not finalise a disc recorded on this DVD video one
211. vie AAR 52 PIAVING BACK juice dativetnicssichnlatn sea usaiewades dab yeeectniceas 61 Connecting toa TVo nena 79 Functions Available with Disc Navigation 104 Connecting TOF E 135 With this DVD video camera recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder The following text describes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device It is possible to switch the language in the on screen display of this DVD video camera recorder see page 98 Microsoft Windows Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition 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 licence 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 11 Introduction You can start recording immediately after stopping playback p 52 61 Unlike tape devices you do not need to search for the r
212. xkxk DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock
213. y attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life Suggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording e 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 e Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera recorder disc or card Also Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio e 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

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