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Hitachi DZMV100A Camcorder User Manual

1. Screen when viewed on DVD player Note e Donotfinalize a disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder using any other device e No recording can be done on any DVD R disc that has been finalized e Ifthe disc in the DVD video camera recorder has already been finalized you cannot choose Finalize Disc e Be sure to use the AC adapter charger when finalizing disc Finalization cannot be executed using a battery If finalization is interrupted by power off the disc will not be finalized correctly or it may be damaged e The time required to finalize disc that appears on the Finalize Disc screen is only for reference e The shorter the recording time on disc the longer it will take to finalize it 127 English Others RAM DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY CATEGORY Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 Specify the desired option for display and we 2 Press the MENU button then press the gt II Pier Ral button 3 Choose Category on m n the Others menu is z screen and then press the 2 CI Res hse IL i
2. Playback operation 6 Counter Disc type Program No or Play List No Program or Play List 2 When using card Lock DPOF Slide show Scene No File name Recording mode Playback operation 70 1 VIDEO or D PHOTO Only D PHOTO with card 2 Program or B Play List 3 Number of program or play list being played back not displayed when all programs are being payed back 4 Refer to Disc Card type on page 64 Sa Will appear when each function is specified On 6m Standard playback Il Playback pause PP Forward search playback 44 Reverse search playback PPI Forward skip playback I4 Reverse skip playback I gt Forward frame advance lt All Reverse frame back Refer to Playing Back beginning on page 66 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 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 93 and later for explanation on program and play list Playback on Other Devices This section explains about playback on a
3. Message Cause amp Troubleshooting page Card has no data This message will appear when the gt I button is pressed with a card inserted on which no still is recorded It will appear if you a attempt playback or editing on Disc Navigation but will not appear if you press gt I on camera through image Card is not formatted Was the card formatted on PC When using the card on this DVD 125 Format the card now video camera recorder choose YES and format it Control Information Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene Error information 126 Update the control information e Use another disc e See 3 on page 153 23I DISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc Wait until the message disappears and you can start to use the 51 54 DVD video camera recorder This DVD video camera recorder is verifying whether the correct disc has been inserted Wait until the message disappears and you can start to use the z DVD video camera recorder This message will be displayed for a little longer when the date changes DISC ALMOST FULL The disc will soon be full and recording will be impossible Delete unnecessary scenes and try the disc again or use another 27 28 99 disc Disc error has occurred Disc error occurred during finalizing and finalizing failed Finalizing is not Replace the disc 127 complete e See 3 on page 153 Disc error has occurred Has the disc been initialized on PC H
4. Camera Functions Setup Dig Zoom wa MIC Filter Note e Pressing the MENU button during recording will not work F VIDEO Mode E IJ Self Timer FINE OSD Output CENTER RETURN RAM Date Setup Date Mode Date setting P 49 D MIY ENTER RETURN QRAM CD Setup Brightness P 89 Brightness Color Level CENTER RETURN RAM Initial Setup Beep P 90 Power save P 90 Reset P 92 Camera Functions Setup Program AE AAuto Sd ff White Bal PES Dig Zoom 16 9 ENTER m RETURN QRAM Press the gt II button directly to choose an option from menu To return to the screen one before press the LI button Pressing the MENU button again will cause the menu screen to disappear The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx one minute without any operation e With DZ MV380E if the MENU button is pressed with a still image displayed the size of image will change Pressing the MENU button again will restore the original image size Display format P 50 Color density P 89 Recording LED P 91 Language selection P 91 Demo mode P 144 English RaM GED CARD Setting Up Camera Functions SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MAT
5. Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions 1 Press the FULL AUTO button The following settings will reset to defaults Function When setting full auto Program AE Auto White balance Auto Exposure Auto Backlight compensation Off Focus Auto EIS On MIC Filter Off 62 RaM GD I CARD On Screen Information English Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING ool8 amp Fs REC 5 Ow 10 0 00 00 12 8 ia REMS O MINT 115 8 Ih A 14 DISC ACCESS So ts 10 ORAM 17 00 16 11 FINE B0 9 2003 The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display 1 Recording mode amp Movie D Still 2 amp Program AE only in movie recording mode No display Auto A Sports 2 Portrait O Spotlight g Sand amp Snow G Low Light White balance No display Auto Nm Set w Outdoor e Indoor E Backlight compensation No display Backlight compensation OFF aA Backlight compensation ON Manual focus No display Autofocus Manual focus 4 External flash when Video Flash sold separ
6. movie files may be unified and re encoded so it may take time to export them or the image quality may slightly deteriorate DVD MovieAlbumSE may automatically encode a movie recorded in the XTRA mode containing rapidly moving scenes 8 Mbps or higher regardless of the Divide by Marker setting e 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 or an MPEG file disc will appear Check the small box for Eject the disc being used and then click Yes Insert a brand new DVD R disc into the DVD video camera recorder 7 DVD MovieAlbumSE will automatically end and the Export to Disc screen will appear Click the Start button 141 English 8 MyDVD will automatically start After a few moments the exported scene will be automatically registered on the MyDVD editing screen Now you can change the DVD menu to the desired style change the title etc on this editing screen CHappy Wedding re ie Scone 2 Serer A 142 9 Click the Burn button Writing to DVD R disc will start When writing is complete a DVD video disc will be created Then the disc cover of DVD video camera recorder will open automatically Note e The men
7. Record Functions zi Quality lt 5 E E Self Timer ENORM OSD Output Setup menu screen and then press the gt II button 7 00 2003 a 1 CENTER m RETURN B NORM 30 9 2 Choose the option you want and then press the Still recording quality gt 1Il button Note The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off 86 SELF TIMER You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family friends etc using the self timer function as with ordinary cameras A still will be recorded approximately 10 seconds after the REC button is pressed 1 Press the MENU button Record Functions Setup choose Self Timer on the Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the gt II O Jg VIDEO Mode amp Seli Timer BOn OSD Output CENTER RETURN ORAM button 2 Select On and then press the gt II button The self timer will be set 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting D on el REM 999 Self timer recording RAM 30 9 20 4 Press the REC 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 approximately 10 seconds later Note e You can also check that self timer has be
8. 3 4 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Select the scene whose information you wish to know Press the MENU button Choose Scene Detail and then press the gt I I button The detailed information on the scene will appear When using disc Detail Scene No 007 VIDEO FINE imint3sec Date 30 9 2003 8 00 00 Skip Off When using card m2 Detail q Scenp No 7 00 000 7e 40 30 9 2003 8 00 00 Lock Off Lag L Fade IN None OUT None PREV QNEXT RETURN DPOF Number of printings 6 PREV QNEXT RETURN 1 Not displayed with DVD R disc 2 May not appear if the loaded card does not comply with DCF 3 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction This may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD video camera recorder Note Tilting the joystick to right will display information on the following scene tilting the joystick to left will display information on the preceding scene 5 Press the O button to quit If you have selected multiple scenes the information shown below will appear Pressing the O button will restore the thumbnail display screen When using disc Detail VIDEO 1min43sec 2scenes XTRA Omin Osec Oscenes 1 FINE 1min43sec 2scenes STD Omin Osec Oscenes 9 t imin Osec Oscenes 3 H PHOT
9. No further data can be recorded on finalized disc Note Note DVD R discs recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Use this DVD video camera recorder to finalize the can be played back on other DVD players but playback on DVD R disc recorded on the DVD video camera all DVD players is not guaranteed recorder Playback may not be possible on some DVD players or it may depend on the recorded status of DVD R discs In 2 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder such cases play back the DVD R disc on this DVD video camera recorder See Removing and Replacing from in Round DVD Holder on page 74 RAM Playback on DVD Video Recorder Player You can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD RAM to play back DVD RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera recorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder Note e Donotinserta DVD R disc that has not been finalized into 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder a DVD video recorder The recorded image data may be player and play it back damaged e When playing back disc on another device the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this See the instruction manual for DVD video DVD video cameralrecorder recorder player 73 English GD Gp Removing and Replacing from in Round DVD Holder You can remove DVD RAM or DVD R disc used on this DVD video camera recorder from Round DVD Holder and use the uncovered discon DVD player DV
10. Note If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on All Programs screen and then press the DELETE buttonon remote control the screen in step 5 will appear If you delete all data on disc or card initializing the disc or card will be recommended See page 125 If even one play list has been created message Same scenes on PlayList will be deleted Delete scenes will appear before deleting scene s This message will appear even if the scene s to be deleted is not used in the corresponding play list In this case choose YES and then press the gt II button If the time of deleted scenes stills is quite short the remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc or card remaining indicator The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted See page 108 99 English Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the gt I button in step 5 See page 99 The submenu will appear Edit Select Exit E a oe WP a a El f Delete wh Start gt Current hs a a ma ka W ee 5 ra W Current gt End EJ Het RHH Hiet ENTER _ E RETURN Q RAM ENTER RETURN RAM QENTER RETURN Q RAM Edit TES Si To restore the Disc Navigation screen De
11. Note e The cursor shows the position where the scene is to be added e You can also select multiple scenes P 96 Pressing Lin 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 Ifyou 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 100 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Display the editing Edit PlayList screen of the play list tobe p amp r Fryra edited Perform steps 2 4 on page 118 3 Move the cursor to the play listin lower row and 004 014 CAD EXIT place the cursor on the scene to be deleted 4 Press the gt II button Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes 5 Press the O button The screen for verifying exit will appear Note Edit Playlist E amp A Programs 001 014 ke TL PlayList No 02 007 007 QODELETE EXIT e You can also select multiple scenes P 96 e Place the cursor on scene to be deleted and then press the DELETE button on remote control You can also delete the scene on the play list ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR E
12. Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual company SD logo is a trademark 11 English Introduction You can record even during playback Unlike tape devices you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion You can start recording during playback New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data D k Recorded scenes GIANI SAS gy gt ey 5 C If you stop playback midway and start recording overwrite will not occur D You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes 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 You can delete unnecessary scenes move any scenes etc and create your original movie work PlayList Before editing quae al eo i O wy SEK After editing REJ Ed b D 12 You can easily edit scenes which is quite difficult with tape Using this DVD video camera recorder you can collectscenes of your child for example on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR It is also easy to make any number of identical tapes Up t
13. Remove the battery and then reattach it If the battery is still not charged it may be dead Purchase a new one If the battery does not charge after you try the above four procedures it may be dead Purchase a new battery Battery weakens fast Are you using the DVD video camera recorder where the temperature is very low The DVD video camera recorder can normally be used for 40 60 39 minutes with a fully charged battery but this time will be shorter at low temperatures Keep extra batteries on hand Battery may be dead The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an 40 extended period of time or frequently Purchase a new battery The CHARGE indicator Is the ambient temperature too low or too high on AC adapter charger is Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10 30 blinking The battery has possibly discharged excessively Continue 37 charging After a while the battery will be charged to the specified voltage and the CHARGE indicator will light Then the battery charge will be completed normally Power turns off Is battery charged immediately after being Charge it turned on 37 When power is turned on the LCD screen will turn on and off Power goes off Is Power Save set to On unexpectedly 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 powe
14. 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 Note choose MIC Filter on panera Funet fons Setup Youcanalso use the on screen display to confirm thatthe the Camera Functions MIC Filter has been set Setup menu screen and e The MIC Filter setting will be stored in memory even then press the gt il when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off BENET N Gar e The MIC Filter function will work only during movie button recording e The microphone filter function works only with the built 2 Choose On and then press the gt button in microphone It will not function when using an external microphone P 53 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting uw 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN cc Microphone filter icon 83 English SWITCHING TO 16 9 MODE If you intend to play back recorded images on a wide screen TV it is recommended that you switch the screen size to 16 9 mode 1 Press the MENU button Note choose 16 9 on the Gite The black bands that appear across the top and bottom of Camera Functions White Bal screen will not be recorded If
15. Where humidity is high or in dusty place 26 e When the erasure prevention switch on SD memory card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card r E 4007 907 Erasure prevention Locked status switch e It is recommended that you create a backup file for valuable data on hard disk of PC e Donot do the following or the data on card may be damaged or lost Do not remove the 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 Note e This DVD video camera recorder can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard The range of image data playable on this DVD video camera recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical e DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF e Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD video camera recorder e 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 recording quality See page 85 for the setting of recording qua
16. 3 Attach the battery to AC adapter charger Note When charging a battery unplug the DC power cord from the DC output jack on AC adapter charger Battery AC adapter charger Power cable 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 Charge complete Goes out Note See Troubleshooting on page 154 when the CHARGE indicator blinks 37 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera recorder and slide it upward until a click is heard REMOVING BATTERY Note e Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation e Make sure that the battery is securely attached Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall resulting in damage After using the DVD video camera recorder remove the battery from it 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom of DVD video camera recorder The battery can be removed 38 Note e 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 If the battery remains attached minute level current will flow even ifthe DVD video camera recorder is off and the battery will discharge Recordable time with full
17. 4 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera recorder 5 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded 6 OR appears for DVD R disc D will appear for card Note e The background color of screen allows you to identify e If the following disc or card is inserted the Disc whether disc or card is in DVD video camera recorder Navigation screen will appear or some message will be Purple When disc is inserted displayed Green When card is inserted Write protected disc e Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording Locked card date time of the scene on which the cursor is placed in the Finalized DVD R disc space for operating guide Pressing DISPLAY again will Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV display the operating guide to which the DVD video camera recorder is connected e If no disc or card is inserted the Disc navigation screen Doing so could damage the TV screen possibly by cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC burning NAVIGATION button e 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 94 TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera recorder will enter the recording pause status You can also press the O b
18. After Yes or No setting the Change Thumbnail screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 7 to change the other scenes Scene E S W Delete bna Ski Fade Combine d Divide ETc Move CENTER RETURN d Col Select Detail RAM 5 The Change ANTA 8 Press the O button to quit Thumbnail screen will Eep 5 appear If you are sure you want to change the D thumbnail of the selected scene press the gt 1 button The selected scene will be played back Note If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II button in step 5 the submenu screen will appear See page 100 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 GEDENTER mCANCEL OS 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 101 English RAM PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES EDIT SKIP You can specify Skip for scenes you do not want to play back The selected scenes will be skipped 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Releasing Skip Select the scene set to be skipped and perform the same procedure as setting s
19. If you are sure you want to copy the selected still press the gt II button If you want to change the still to be copied you can change it on this screen 7 The screen for verifying copy will appear Choose YES and then press the Aey PHOTO stenes gt I button bee Choose NO to cancel Sa 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 Copy to card 8 Press the O button to quit 107 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD LOCK You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake 1 Set the power switch to G amp PHOTO 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 3 Select the scene to be locked 4 Press the MENU button 5 Choose Lock on the Scene menu screen and then press the gt II button 6 The Lock Set screen will appear If you are sure you want to lock the selected scene press the gt I button Lock Set 7 19 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 T Press the O button to quit 108 To unlock the scene Select the locked sce
20. Reg D faut ENTRER RETOUR ORAM 91 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS RESET You can restore menu settings to defaults initial settings at the factory P 161 Note however that the date time brightness and color density of LCD monitor will not be reset 1 Press the MENU button choose Reset on the Tnitial Setup menu screen and then press the gt I I button Initial Setup Demo Mode CENTER RETURN RAM The screen for verifying reset will appear 2 If you are sure that you wish to reset use the joystick to choose YES and then press the gt II button Reset AReset BE v CENTER QRAM The setting items have now been reset to defaults 92 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 O button Disc Navigation RaM D R CARD English Using Disc Navigation STARTING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Here is an explanation on scene and program so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD RAM disc is used Some items will not appear when D
21. Set and then press the gt II button 80 White shirt or thick paper Camera Functions Setup White Bal EIS MIC Filter a Indoor CENTER RETURN QRAM 3 Press the gt I button The N84 indicator will 7 change from blinking toa steady light The steady light indicates that the EE Set EXT white balance setting is pee E complete 4 Press the button to end the setting Bea 0 00 REM3 0 MIN cd ORAM 17 00 FINE 30 9 2003 Note e The white balance set using the Set option will be stored in memory until it is reset e Do not use a colored object when setting the white balance The appropriate tint cannot be set USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER EIS This DVD video camera recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image 1 Press the MENU button Camera Functions Setup g choose EIS on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen and then press the gt II Program AE White Bal WIC Filter 16 9 CENTER RETURN RAM button 2 Choose the On or Off and then press the gt I I 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 inf
22. When PHOTO is gt II button i na ni specified me 1PHOTO ENTER AREA OP All To display all scenes movies or stills in the order of recording VIDEO To display only movies in the order of recording PHOTO To display only photos in the order of recording coD PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY REPEAT PLAY 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 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 2 Press the MENU button 3 Choose Repeat Play on the Others menu A If the range for playback has been specified Er aake J Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat screen and thenpressthe i 5 gt II button i lea To release Repeat Play 4 in Use one of the following 3 methods to release Choose On and then e Choose Off in step 4 above press the gt Il button Turn the DVD video camera recorder off once Playback will start Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc Choose Off to cancel Repeat Play setting Note Press the O 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 128 SLIDE SHOW CONTINU
23. programs for each recording date selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note Pressing the LJ button on the Switch Program screen 2 Press the MENU button will restore the Disc Navigation screen e The dates displayed on the program select screen will be NOt in the Date Mode used when the first scenes of programs 3 Switch on the Program were recorded and the date displays D M Y M D Y and rogram menu screen mN fale 1 Y M D may be mixed and then press the gt II witch button fp Play Title CENTER RETURN QRAM 4 Select the program to be displayed and then press the gt 1 button Switch Program All Programs 02 30 9 2003 The Disc Navigation 03 10 10 2003 screen of the selected CENTER RETURN program will appear J 01 28 9 2003 001 008 ka ANSA eo ae N PLAY Q RAM 112 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM PLAY You can play back only the selected program 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press then the MENU button 3 Choose Play on the Program menu screen and then press the gt II button Gv GD English 4 Select the program to be played back and then press the gt II button Playback will start from the first scene of the selecte
24. 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 Sd oloo REM3 0 MIN Manual Focus icon co 2 Press the zoom lever down to T control side to zoom in on subject Adjust with and buttons 3 Use the buttons to adjust the focus while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the yote LCD screen Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus With auto focus no indication will appear on the screen Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing onit 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 58 Manually focus the following objects which may not be automatically focused Objects not in the center of screen Objects Object behind glass with water droplets dirt on it moving rapidly Q Objects with little variation in brightness such as white wall Objects lit by neon sign spotlight etc which glares or emits strong light Night view Objects that are
25. 16 ro aHBapA 2005 rosa Magenb DZ ACS1 cooraeTcTayeT THeGoBnaHHAM HORMATHBHBEXL AOKYMEGHTOH OCT P MAK 60065 2002 OCT P 51318 14 1 99 Cpox ony 7 C Mb ner INFORMATION ON PRODUCT CERTIFICATION AC ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER MODEL DZ ACS1 certified by MENTEST of Mendeleevsky CSMS Registration number in State Register POCC RU 0001 11ME28 Certificate of conformity No POCC JP ME28 B00613 Certificate of conformity issued The 16 of January 2003 Certificate of conformity valid till The 16 of January 2005 Model DZ ACS1 complies with requirements of normative documents GOST R IEC 60065 2002 GOST R 51318 14 1 99 Life cycle 7 seven years English IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions Retain Instructions The safety and oper
26. 53 3 Lens hood P 57 Always remove this lens hood when using 10 2 5 type liquid crystal display inside P 47 generally available tele conversion or wide conversion lens 11 BATTERY EJECT switch P 38 The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the 4 Infrared receiver P 36 bottom of this DVD video camera recorder When the remote control is used to operate the Slide it when removing the battery DVD video camera recorder this receiver will receive the infrared signal 5 Zoom lever P 56 Push the lever to the T side for telephoto or to the W side for wide angle 6 Accessory shoe only for DZ MV380E Slide the cover to remove it and then attach the optional video flash etc here See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details 18 18 19 20 21 22 12 Viewfinder P 47 16 CARD ACCESS indicator P 8 54 13 Diopter control P 47 17 Card insertion block P 45 To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder 18 Battery attachment platform P 38 14 ACCESS PC indicator P 8 51 54 19 Record button REC P 51 Will blink or light while the DVD video camera recorder is operating 20 Power switch P 46 51 54 15 DISC EJECT button P 42 21 Speaker P 66 Press down and release this button to open the disc guide 22 Hand strap P 33 19 English 23 VOL aa Ww 30 31 23 FULL
27. Be careful of ambient temperature 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 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 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 If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder the DVD video camera recorder could malfunction or a fire could occur e Donotleave the DVD video camera recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight This could cause malfunctions Do not use the DVD video camera recorder near TV or radio e This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts Do not use the DVD video camera recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism If the DVD video camera recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a radio wave tower or electric appliances noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in picture and sound At worst the DVD video camera recorder could malfunction Do not expose the DVD video camera recorder to soot or steam e Thick soot or steam could damage the
28. DVD Movia bumSE 2 Program Folder Hilacts DVOCAM oo ESS e Click Installation will start Proceed with installation following the instructions on screen 1 0a message for verifying whether a shortcuticon is to be created on desktop will appear If you want to create one click Yes If not choose No Do you work to creste a shortaut on Desktop Kg Click 11 Choose the restart option and then click Finish DVD Movis AlbumsE InstallS heetd Wizard Complete Setup has frehed nstaling OVD MowmARumse 3 on your congadet Fes wart to restart my computer now C No wl nestat my computer Inne Remove any disks bom thew dives and then click Firish to compinte setup INSTALLING MyDVD 1 Insert the provided CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of PC 2 Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the folder where CD ROM is stored 3 Open the MyDVD folder and then double click Setup exe 4 The screen for installing MyDVD will appear Click Next InstallShield Wizard 4 Welcome to the InstaltShield Wizard fos MyDVD The lnwtatStentd Wizard wil natai MYOVD on your compre To cortrun chek Newt Click 5 Carefully read the Software License Agreement If you accept it click Yes InstallShield Wizard Pinasa nand the loloweng koerse agrmemet carmdly License Agrement E y Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the sest of the agreement
29. Initialize the disc following the instructions on screen P 125 e The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following DVD video camera recorders DZ MV100E DZ MV200E DZ MV230E DZ MV270E Other DVD video camera recorders that use square type adapters Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD video camera recorder e The image data recorded on another device may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder 23 English 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 50 times The DVD video camera recorder will not perform write adjustment when the DVD video camera recorder is turned on again from off for recording with the disc in it or when no recording is made even if the disc is removed and then reinserted Finalizing DVD R disc Before using the 8 cm DVD R disc provided on this DVD video camera recorder on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD R disc the disc must be finalized on this DVD
30. OFF RECORD LED sseeeesssssssssssssessssssssssseessssen 91 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE LANGUAGE uoecssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssnssesssen 91 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS RESET ci RA Sc tance ee 92 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation 0 eee eee 93 STARTING DISC NAVIGATION TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SGREEN oiii ier ani areetan 95 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 96 SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER hoiii tepari eeni aaaeei 96 Disc Navigation MenU ssssseeseserseererrernee 97 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION hae eee eens 97 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU oiiire cine seotvunds eaa e 98 SCONE iina nie e a e aini 99 DELETING SCENES DELETE cee 99 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS EDIT THUMBNAIL w iciccc ce ccecccccceeeeceeae 101 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES EDIT SHIP ote ea en te aeaaaee lie 102 ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS EDIT FADE 103 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES EDIT MOVE ireo aeieeiaii 104 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES EDIT COMBINE erroia 105 DIVIDING MOVIES EDIT DIVIDE 0 02 106 COPYING STILLS ON DVD RAM DISC TO CARD COPY 107 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD LOCK 108 DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED DROP nade enin A aeae 109 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN SELEC Tea e s e a eee tote 110 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN DETAIL irisa iaaii 111 PLOQM
31. QAI data will be deleted Q AII data will be deleted Format the disc now Format the card now EEH v EEH v CENTER CENTER When initializing one side of the disc is complete the DVD video camera recorder will return to the recording pause status Note e Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on disc or card Be careful not to delete data by mistake Be sure to use the AC adapter charger when initializing disc or card so that the DVD video camera recorder is not turned off midway If initialization is interrupted by power off the disc or card will not be initialized correctly orit may be damaged It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many scratches or dirt Such a disc cannot be used Ifyou use a brand new DVD R disc message Disc is not formatted will appear Initialize the disc following the subsequent messages See page 43 This DVD video camera recorder may not recognize some discs or cards that have been initialized on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera recorder If you attempt to initialize 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 initialized and may be unusable on this DVD video camera recorder 125 English RAM UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD RAM DISC Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera recorder handles information on scenes such as sk
32. R DISC If you want to play back a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder using a device conforming to 8cm DVD R disc suchas a DVD player etc you must finalize the disc on this DVD video camera recorder The finalized DVD R disc can be played on a DVD player as DVD Video The date of program will appear on the menu screen of DVD player as a title 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Choose Finalize Disc on the Disc menu screen and then press the gt II button The disc will be finalized 4 Choose YES and then press the P II button The message showing that the disc is being finalized will appear and the disc will then be finalized will appear on the Disc Navigation screen for a finalized disc Finalize Disc Further recording on this disc will be impossible Finalize Apporox 23min NO ENTER AII Programs 001 015 eeke ae Pg SI aS ee PLAY Finalized DVD R disc 5 When finalization is complete the Disc Navigation screen of all programs will appear SELECT ITEM 001 010 Ot 107 9 2003 06 3M0 02 157 972003 D7 237112009 03 18 9 2003 8 30 11 2009 04 8 10 2003 9 3 12 2009 D5 10 10 2003 M0 10 12 2009 TOP PREV NEXT _END
33. SONIC SOLUTIONS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A CONTRACT PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS REMENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS SOFTWARE UNLESS YOU PT THIS AGREEMENT BY USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ANY TERM OR CONDITION RETURN THIS PACKAGE TO SONIC SOLUTIONS FOR A FULL REFUND OF THE LICENSE FEE Do you accept all the terms ol the preceding License Agreomert If you choose No the setup ri clove To instal MyOVD you must accept this agpeernert 6 If you donot wish to change the folder where the software is installed click Next InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location TEG Sainct toksa nhera S mbu wal atal hime Setup wil instal MyOVD in the lolloweng folder To metal to thes lokes cick Neat To irtal to a diferent lokia chck Browse anid oninct arvther Vokes Destination Folios C Progam Files Scrsc MyOVD Browse Cancel Click 139 English 7 Check the contents and then click Next Installation will start InstallShield Wizard Stant Copying Files Renew ontlnng balore cogar Hes Setup has enough inlomation to stat copying the pogam fies If you want to review or change ary setirgs cick Back H you are salnhed wath the settings cick Heat to begn Copyrig tins Hitachi BOVOHOEXGOWELZW3 Oriinston Derct
34. ageemert 3 Click Next lt Bock InstallShield Wizard F Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard fos DVO NAM Driver Theisen word lita OVD AAM Oas on 5 Check the folder in which the UDF driver willbe installed and then click Next Click InstallShield Wizard Choose Destanation Location Sainct tokn when Sip weil wii Nes Setup wil instal DVD RAM Driver in the following folder To metal to thes lokia chck Next To instal to a differnt kokie chek Browsen arx snlimct arvther folder Destraston F okser C Progam Filee DVO RAM WieXPADVD RAM Daver Browse lt Bock Hets Concel Click 135 English 6 Check the program folder to be installed and then click Next InstallShield Wizard Sebect Program Folder Pinson vninct a peogeam hokee Setup wil add program icons to the Progam Folder isted below You may type a row folder name oF select cee kem the existing lakers kat Click Ned to corinae Confirm Click 7 Click Next InstallShield Wizard Start Copying Files Reromw imtina balire cogar hie Setup has enough inlcemation to stat copying the progam files It you want to review or change ary srir cick Back H you are satuhed wath the settings cich Next to begn copying hes Cent Settings Tanget Daectory C Progam Files DVD RAM WirPNDVD FAM Driver Progam Folder Name OVD RAM DVD RAM Driver 136 8 Installation will start When i
35. and the functions which are available with them Function DVD RAM disc SD memory card DUHR eim Multimedia card Recording movie x Recording still Deleting recorded image Editing onthis DVD video camera recorder Playback on DVD player x Playback on DVD RAM recorder 2 3 1 Can be played back on some DVD players z Functions available x Not available 2 Must be finalized on this DVD video camera recorder before DVD R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder See P 73 May not be playable on some DVD players 3 Can be played back on some DVD RAM recorders AVAILABLE DISCS Usable discs and logos Shape DVD RAM Ver 2 1 8 cm ave sess In Round DVD Holder for General Ver 2 0 8 cm ary This DVD video camera recorder uses 8 cm DVD RAM discs and 8 cm DVD R discs for camcorder use Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot be used on this DVD video camera recorder Use them only in the holder Note It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs since their compatibility with this DVD video camera recorder has been confirmed Using a disc other than those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD video camera recorder to deliver optimum performance It is necessary to initialize an unformatted disc When an unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD video camera recorder a message will appear
36. 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 70 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 and in addition the battery remaining level will blink when the battery has almost no remaining charge The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user The message canbe 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 e The disc has almost no free space ro Write protected disc or locked card is loaded hd o You are attempting to record a still on DVD R disc No display Disc or card that cannot be used has been loaded it The disc or card is full or you are attempting to record a copy guarded image Note Operating status warning message Battery remaining level e Ifthe LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens the LCD screen will display a mirror image left and right reversed e If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens you can
37. camera recorder Application is not Turn the PC and DVD video camera recorder off and try again Ta normally run on PC Error occurs during The temperature of DVD video camera recorder is too high due to writing to DVD R disc 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 adesktop 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 RW drive This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD RAM R built into PC cannot be RW of your PC is upgraded or if the UDF driver is uninstalled used after the provided However with Windows 98 Second Edition Me 2000 software has been Professional uninstalling the UDF driver will make it impossible for installed the JPEG stills recorded on 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 software 137 Error appears when starting DVD MovieAlbumSE Make sure
38. cannot open the electronic instruction manual of MyDVD consult the maker of your PC about the setup method for Web browser UDF driver DVD RAM driver 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 No electronic instruction manual is provided with the USB driver Note Although the above software programs can be used on Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition or later is needed to fully utilize all functions of DVD MovieAlbumSE INSTALLING USB DRIVER Use the following procedure to install the USB driver 1 Ifyou add a USB card PCI card PC card etc on your PC do it following the instruction manual for USB card before connecting the DVD video camera recorder to PC 2 Insert the provided CD ROM into PC set the power switch of DVD video camera recorder to VIDEO and then use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera recorder to the USB terminal of PC 3 The Hardware Wizard will start Choose Install froma list or specific location Advanced and then click Next a figure will appear when Windows XP is used Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Thir wizard helps you inatall mare fox Hitachi DVDCAM USB HS Intertace Wt your hardware came with
39. checking on TV screen 72 Adjust the volume of sound on TV The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera recorder while viewing an image on TV screen However if you use a Hitachi VCR the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera recorder To prevent this set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than VCR2 nformation that the DVD video camera recorder is recording will appear on the TV screen You can also display only part of information or switch off the display Refer to Setting On Screen Display Output On or Off OSD Output on page 88 and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display status When copy guarded disc is played back no image will appear on TV screen f you use TV with wide mode aspect ratio 16 9 and set the TV to the wide mode the entire Disc Navigation display may not be displayed on the TV screen If this happens release the wide mode setting on TV see the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode ap Playback on DVD Player You can play back finalized DVD R discs on DVD players or other devices that conform to 8 cm DVD R disc However DVD R discs may not be usable on all those devices 1 Finalize a recorded DVD R disc 3 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back Youneed to finalize a disc to play itback on DVD player See page 127 See the instruction manual for DVD player
40. for the DVD video camera recorder to start because it must recognize the disc again See page 145 It will take some time for the DVD video camera recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on If you turn the DVD video camera recorder on the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera recorder is recognizing the disc or card During this time no operation such as recording can be performed After several seconds the ACCESS indicator will go out and operating the DVD video camera recorder will be possible ACCESS PC indicator When the DVD video camera recorder is turned on the self diagnosis function will work and a message may appear In this case refer to Trouble Messages on page 147 and take corrective action While the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking do not violently open or close the LCD monitor VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 1 Pull out the viewfinder 2 Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight Note If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90 the viewfinder will be off e Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is pulled out VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN Diopter control English 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
41. golf or tennis If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker In this case use the Auto mode for recording 28 Portrait Makes a subject such as a person ora creature stand out from a blurred background Spotlight Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wedding or on stage amp Sand amp Snow Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face etc ina place where reflection of light is intense such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope Low Light Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting However an after image will appear with a moving subject Note that the Low Light mode cannot be used when the recording quality mode is STD If there is difficulty in automatically focusing subject image adjust the focus manually ADJUSTING COLOR WHITE BALANCE This DVD video camera recorder automatically adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject However it may not allow user to deliver natural tint depending on the weather or status of light source In this case change the white balance setting according to the situation On screen Mode Setting content display Auto White balance always None automatically adjusted Set You can manually adjust white balance to match wm the light source or situation Outdoor To record in fine weather w Indoor To record under incand
42. lists the original scenes in programs will not be erased Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in programs 115 English Editing on play list When making settings on play list such as Setting skip P 102 changing title adding fade setting skip etc use Adding fade P 103 the same procedure for setting on program or Combining scenes P 105 scenes Perform these settings referring to the Dividing a scene P 106 following reference pages Changing title P 113 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 4 Usethe Switch PlayList screen to select the play 02 30 9 2003 Ma 001 008 2 Press the MENU button list you wish to display eate Lee and then press the gt I AATA R 3 Choose Switch on the button PlayList menu screen T z mi Orn and then press the gt II e e The Disc Navigation button 4 screen of the selected play list will be displayed AREA ENTER RETURN RAM Note 4 To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all programs all recorded scenes choose All Programs on the Switch PlayList screen Switch PlayList AIl Programs 01 28 9 2003 12 50 03 10 1
43. press the gt II button LCD screen or viewfinder eo ell Bw 0 00 0 On setting a e 30 912003 Ag Off setting TV screen TV screen 88 RaM D R CARD LCD Setup This function allows you to adjust the brightness and color density of LCD screen during recording and playback SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS 2 Use the joystick for adjustment 2 The screen becomes dimmer Q The screen becomes brighter 3 Press the MENU button LCD Setup Tilt up down andto left to end the setting right to g and E then press I to Brightness iE designate OADIUST ENTER RAM 1 Press the MENU button Brightness choose Brightness on SE adjustment bar the LCD Setup menu Note screen and then press the Emmm The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when gt II button i the DVD video camera recorder is turned off ENTER_ RETURN ORAM The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN COLOR LEVEL 1 Choose Color Level on 3 Press the MENU button the LCD Setup menu S pu ip Setup screen and then press the a gt I I button a fil Color Level fil Color Level The color density QENT
44. recording The recorded video and audio will be stored on an 8 cm DVD RAM disc or 8 cm DVD R disc Using disc allows you to record without overwriting previous recordings and also to store your valuable recordings for as long as need be while retaining clarity With disc you can immediately access recording and playback in contrast to videotape which must be fast forwarded or rewound RECORDING MOVIE AND STILL The DVD video camera recorder can record movies of events and sports in the same way as with conventional camcorders It can also record stills ona DVD RAM disc or card as with a digital still camera With CCD of 800 000 pixels DZ MV350E 1 020 000 pixels DZ MV380E high quality movies and stills on DVD RAM disc only can be recorded When recording movies subject images can be zoomed up to 240 In addition simply loading a DVD RAM disc into a PC equipped with DVD RAM drive and DVD video recording software compatible with 8 cm DVD RAM allows you to easily view the recorded disc You can finalize a recorded DVD R disc on this DVD video camera recorder so that you can play it back on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD R disc however the finalized DVD R disc may not be usable on some DVD players times when recording stills subject images can be zoomed up to 40 times Movies and stills can be recorded on the same disc by simply switching the recording mode power switch How
45. that your PC display adapter video card conforms to DirectXx8 1 157 English Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Video written to hard disk DVD MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD VR data stored on hard disk of PC cannot be edited of PC Copy the data to another DVD RAM disc and then edit it _ on DVD MovieAlbum copy tool Movies are not Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera recorder is recognized by set to amp VIDEO LJ PHOTO or C PHOTO application in PC The DISC EJECT button While the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC use is notvalid when the DVD Explorer to right click the DVD video camera recorder drive icon and video camera recorderis execute Eject connected to PC The DVD RAM drive of If DVD MovieAlbumSE is running terminate it DVD video camera recorder cannot be opened by PC Explorer or application Error appears Disc cannot be ejected When the time stamp of The file system of this DVD video camera recorder is operated on file in DVD RAM is Greenwich Mean Time GMT and time lag information has not viewed on PC it is been set With Windows as of January 2003 the time stamp of file a different from the actual viewed on Explorer looks different from the actual recording time recording time The actual recording time will appear for date time indication on playback screen When DVD Adisc oth
46. the video product due to lightning and power line surges 16 17 18 19 20 SERVICE Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e Ifthe video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f Whenthe video product exhibits adistinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric
47. turn the DVD video camera recorder off when inserting or removing disc in order to prevent faulty operation Even after the DVD video camera recorder is turned on the disc can be removed unless it is in recording status Hold down the DISC EJECT button for approximately 2 seconds and then release it to remove the disc The DISC EJECT indicator on the LCD screen will blink It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation Do not detach the battery or AC adapter charger until the DVD video camera recorder is completely turned off Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD RAM or DVD R disc into the disc insertion block Doing so could cause malfunctions Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn the DVD video camera recorder off When inserting or removing the disc be careful not to touch the inside of DVD video camera recorder especially the lens of laser pickup When inserting or removing the disc connect a charged battery or AC adapter charger to the DVD video camera recorder The disc cover will not open unless the DVD video camera recorder is powered Inserting and Removing Card Before inserting or removing card set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn the DVD video camera recorder off English 1 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off Removing Card Push the center of card edge The card w
48. video camera recorder For the finalizing procedure of 8cm DVD R disc refer to Finalizing DVD R Disc P 127 Note e Do not insert a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder but not finalized into a recordable device such asa DVD video recorder The recordeddata may be damaged e DVD Rdiscs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera recorder depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD R disc EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER e DVD RAM 2 6 GB Ver 1 0 DVD ROM MO DVD R 3 9 GB Ver 1 0 e DVD Video MD e DVD R 4 7 GB for Authoring Ver 2 0 e CD R iD DVD RW CD RW e Floppy disk e DVD RW CD e Discs other than those with diameter of 8cm DVD R LD CD ROM Note Discs recorded on PC or DVD video 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 25 or normal playback will not be possible 24 HANDLING DISCS Using discs DVD RAM and DVD R discs are very delicate recording media Carefully read the following cautions and observe them e When using disc on this DVD video camera recorder be sure to keep itin Round DVD Holder e Always use a brand new disc when recording important material Be sure not to touc
49. will appear e You can also move multiple scenes P 96 e Stills can also be moved e Only scenes on play list can be moved 121 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Choose Title on the PlayList menu screen and then press the II button 4 Use the PlayList Title screen to select the play list whose title you wish to change and then press the gt II button See Changing Title of Program Title on page 113 for how to enter a title PlayList Title 01 28 9 2003 12 50 02 30 9 2003 17 00 03 10 10 2003 8 00 04 12 10 2003 13 30 CENTER RETURN DELETING PLAY LIST DELETE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Choose Delete on the PlayList menu screen and then press the II button 4 Use the Delete PlayList screen to select the play list you wish to delete a and then press the gt II 02 2003 17 00 03 10 10 2003 8 00 button 04 12 10 2003 13 30 CENTER RETURN Delete PlayList Delete PlayList PlayList No 02 30 9 2003 17 00 A Delete PlayList ECH v CENTER 122 5 The screen for verifying exit will appear Choose YE
50. you record in the 16 9 mode Setup screen and then and play back on a TV other than wide screen TV the press the gt II button portions masked by the black bands will also be displayed TENTER RETURN OFM Use the black bands as a guide for recording when playing back on a wide screen TV 2 Choose On and then press the gt II button ORAM 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Black bands will appear across the top and bottom amp SrA of screen amu 84 Setting Up Record Functions GD Gp SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY VIDEO MODE Choose the movie quality from XTRA only with DVD RAM disc FINE and STD It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the XTRA or FINE when you are using a DVD RAM disc or in the FINE with a DVD R disc 1 Press the MENU button choose VIDEO Mode on the Record Functions Setup menu screen and then press the gt II button Record Functions Setup O VIDEO Mode is F INE CENTER RETURN QRAM 2 Choose the desired quality mode and then press the gt II button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Movie quality ell 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN Note e The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off
51. 0 C when connected to PC Storage temperature 20 60 C Weight DZ MV350E approx 480 g without battery or disc DZ MV380E approx 505 g without battery or disc Total weight when recording DZ MV350E approx 565 g DZ MV380E approx 590 g Provided accessories AC adapter charger battery AV S output cable infrared remote control lithium battery for remote control lens cap lens cap string shoulder strap power cable DC power cord ferrite core PC connection cable software CD ROM 8 cm DVD R disc in Round DVD Holder 163 English Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens DZ WL1 Tele conversion lens DZ TL1 Video flash DZ FLH3 e When using optional accessories be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory Unusable on DZ MV350E POWER SUPPLY Battery DZ BP14SW Ne INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER This DVD video camera recorder cannot use a square adapter such as for 8 cm DVD RAM disc DRMS V28R 8cm DVD R disc DR30 1P Remove the disc from square adapter and setitin Round DVD Holder referring to the instruction sheet of disc Removing disc from square adapter Example 1 Snap off and remove lock pin Example 2 t Slide the disc obliquely upward so that it is not caught by claws Note Refer to page 75 if you want to correctly set the removed disc in Round DVD Holder that can
52. 0 2003 8 00 CENTER RETURN 116 PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST PLAY 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 Use the Start PlayList lt screen to select the play z 2 Press the MENU button list to be played back and AT then press the gt II 3 Choose Play on the button PlayList menu screen Tais and then press the gt II button The selected play list will be played back from the first scene To cancel playback midway press the O button The Disc navigation screen of the play list being played back will appear CENTER RETURN RAM Note If Repeat Play On is specified the play list will be repeatedly played back See page 128 Start PlayList 01 28 9 2003 12 50 03 10 10 2003 8 00 04 12 10 2003 13 30 Ai CENTER RETURN 117 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST You can later add scenes to the play list 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Choose Edit on the PlayList menu screen and then press the gt II button 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes and then press the P II button The scenes of the program that was displayed in step 1 will appear in the upper row and the scenes of selected play list willappearin the low
53. 2 0 card at HS high speed Executing Export on DVD MovieAlbumSE will interrupt reading midway Do not choose Simple Export If you do reading will stop midway 158 Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page When executing Export onDVD MovieAlbumSE it will take time to read Ifstills are included in the range of export it may take more time because data must be re encoded and read e If Divide by Maker is not chosen it may take some time because data will be read while being re encoded 141 Hardware Removal results in error 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 159 English Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power does notcomeon orno operation occurs by pressing button Execute system reset press the RESET button 161 Has the DVD video camera recorder been subjected to impact The DVD video camera recorder could be damaged Consult your dealer The date and time are incorrect Has the DVD video camera recorder been left unused for a long period of time The internal backup battery may be discharged Charge it 49 No scene can be deleted Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted Ift
54. 999 However if movies and stills are mixed on one disc the recordable stills per side recordable number will decrease SD memory card DZ MV350E approx 220 in FINE mode when using 32 MB card DZ MV380E approx 50 in FINE mode Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card P 28 Recording format DVD RAM disc Movie Conforming to DVD video recording standard Still Simultaneous recording conforming to DVD video recording standard 704 x 576 pixels and JPEG DZ MV350E 640 x 480 pixels DZ MV380E 1280 x 960 pixels DVD R disc Movie Conforming to DVD video recording standard Card Still Conforming to JPEG DZ MV350E 640 x 480 pixels DZ MV380E 1280 x 960 pixels standard Audio playback format MPEG Audio layer 2 Dolby AC3 162 Recording medium 8 cm DVD RAM disc conforming to DVD RAM Ver 2 1 Book 2 1 8 cm DVD R disc conforming to DVD R for General Ver 2 0 SD memory card multimedia card Jacks Video audio output x 1 External microphone input x 1 PC connection terminal connected to PC USB port x 1 Battery system Lithium ion Power consumption When recording with LCD monitor off DZ MV350E approx 4 7W in FINE mode DZ MV380E approx 5 0W in FINE mode Dimensions W x H x D DZ MV350E approx 57 x 89 x 134 mm excluding projections DZ MV380E approx 60 x 93 x 148 mm excluding projections Operating temperature humidity 0 40 C less than 80 0 3
55. 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 page 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 ccccseeeeeeeeeteeteeeeteteeeeeees Recording Movie ee Immediately Checking Recorded Scene 66 Connecting to a TV eee eee eeeneeeneeeee 71 Functions Available with Disc Navigation 97 Installing Software ccceeeeeeeeseeeeteneeees 130 the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device 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 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 license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
56. AIM ves sce ni a a r sede 112 WHAT IS PROGRAM 0 eee eee rete 112 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE SWITCH 112 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM PLAY 006 113 CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM TITLE 113 Play eiSt namn e sistent ae atceess Sete Paice 115 WHAT IS PLAY LIST sc ccssscsssssnssvcccsecinticestanes 115 CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE 115 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST SWITCHe eie ar Saco n eE i PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST PLAY ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST iil e a ae 118 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST EDITING PLAY LIST ccccccccssessesesseesesteseesees 119 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 00ccee 119 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 00cee 120 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING EDITING PLAY LIST 00cee 120 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES MOVE 121 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST TITLE 122 DELETING PLAY LIST DELETE GOs TO PEET ETE TOP END 255 22 soc oe eee a Disc or Card Management VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACITY cccccccscceteceeeee 124 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING PROTECT DISC cscccesesscseesessesesecereseses 124 INITIALIZING DVD RAM DISC OR CARD FORMAT DISC FORMAT CARD 0 0cccee 125 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD RAM DISC ccccccccssscscsescsesesesescecseseeeeeees F
57. AUTO button P 62 To switch the DVD video camera recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button P 58 To switch between manual focus and auto focus 25 EXPOSURE button P 60 Press this button to adjust the exposure 26 BLC backlight compensation button P 61 Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear 27 DISC NAVIGATION button P 93 28 SELECT button P 96 29 MENU button P 49 77 99 Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation The camera menu will appear even if disc isnot loaded 20 33 34 35 30 Screen display button DISPLAY P 70 Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status or switch the display off 31 Volume control buttons VOL buttons P 58 60 66 To adjust the volume of sound from speaker etc 32 RESET button P 161 To reset all settings to defaults status when the DVD video camera recorder was shipped from the factory 33 PC connection terminal TO PC 34 Joystick P 49 66 77 ye Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item then play back the scene or pause it 35 Stop cancel button P 22 66 95 To end playback or cancel setting of menu 40 41 HITACHI DZ RM3W 36 REC button P 51 42 ZOOM T button P 56 37 DIGITAL ZOOM button P 82 43 ZOOM W button P 56 38 Reverse skip button P 68 44 Forward search button P 67 39 Rever
58. CH THE SUBJECT SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE This DVD video camera recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording You can also specify one of six modes depending on the subject conditions recording environment or purpose of filming 1 Press the MENU button use the joystick to choose Program AE on the Camera Functions Setup screen and then press the gt II button The options willappearon the right of Program AF 2 Use the joystick to choose the desired option and then press the gt II button The selected option will be set Camera Functions Setup Spotlight if 3SandaSnow 16 9 amp Low Light CENTER RETURN ORAM Selected AE mode oog ell Bw 0 00 00 REM3 0 MIN co 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 e The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera recorder is turned off 78 Tilt up down and to left right to select and then press gt II to designate A Auto The camera recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording amp amp Sports Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in
59. D RAM recorder drive for PC etc which conforms to 8 cm DVD RAM or 8 cm DVD R Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker See the disc instruction sheet The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by Hitachi Maxell It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished in order to avoid getting dirt on disc Note Using discs removed from holders on various devices may not always be possible HOW TO REMOVE DISC 1 Hold the Round DVD Release 2 Without touching the Holder with SIDE A levers 1 recording playback facing up While pushing S OY surface hold the disc edge the two release levers in and center hole to remove the direction of arrows 1 S it marked on holder slowly 1 y open SIDE A of the holder in the direction of arrows SIDE mark 2 taking carenot to drop 4 the disc 2 2 Fem v Do not open more than 90 74 REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder and 2 Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A push it to lock the release levers at positions 3 mark or label surface facing up taking care not to touch the disc surface 3 OPEN mark EN SIDE A KD vei SIDE A mark side or label surface N WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF 1 Push the hinged portion of the holder piece 2 Fit the hinged portion of the
60. DABLE STILL PHOTOS ON CARD 28 Features of DVD Video Camera Recorder 29 VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE 29 RECORDING ON DISC c ccccccsccecsesescseseetsceeees 31 RECORDING MOVIE AND STILL cccceeseeeees 31 IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE c cccscssssscesesesesetetesetesene 32 EDITING IN VARIOUS WAYS ON DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER ALONE ccccscceeseees 32 USING WITH VARIOUS DEVICES cccccccccees 32 Setups Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Recorder 33 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER 33 ATTACHING LENS CAP ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL cccccccsssssseseseteeteesesesees 35 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL Setting Up the Battery ae CHARGING BATTERY ccccccscscscscetsceteceteteseenes ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER cccsssescsessesesecssetenenenetesnesesesesene 38 REMOVING BATTERY ccccccccsssessssssseseseseseseeeees 38 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR 40 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ccccccccsseseseeeees 40 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER CHARGER ccccccscseeees 41 14 Inserting and Removing Disc 42 INSERTING DISC REMOVING DISC ee Inserting and Removing Card 45 Basic Techniques Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera Rec rd f an chattel betn OE 46 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER ON AND OFF e hie ie 46 VIEWING SUBJEC
61. DITING 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 118 3 From the play list in lower row select the position where you wish to insert a scene 4 select thescenes to beadded from the upper row Edit PlayList ATT Programs 001 014 ADD EXIT __ Scene to be added Insertion position 5 Press the MENU button 6 Choose Add and then press the gt II button Repeat steps 3 6 to add other scenes 7 Press the O button to quit Note PlayList No 02 007 007 CENTER RETURN M EA Programs AES Edit PlayList DELETE EXIT The selected scenes will be added in the insertion position e You can also select multiple scenes P 96 119 English 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 and asst m 2 Display theediting screen th
62. DVD video camera recorder case or cause malfunctions Do not use the DVD video camera recorder near corrosive gas e Using it ina place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas suchas hydrogen sulfide could corrode the battery connecting terminals which could result in loss of power 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 Insecticide entering the DVD video camera recorder could dirty lens in laser pickup block so the DVD video camera recorder might not operate normally Turn the DVD video camera recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner e Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera recorder in the usual way Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera recorder to be faulty English Be careful of moisture condensation When you move the DVD video camera recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great suchas entering a lodge froma ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle condensation vapor i
63. ER_ RETURN ORAM OADIUST_QENTER OAI adjustment bar will Eblordensit appear on the screen 4 adjustment bar Note The color level setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off 2 Use the joystick for adjustment For lighter color For denser color 10 tO 89 English RaM GED CARD Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF BEEP This DVD video camera recorder will emit a sound when the power switch is changed over the REC button is pressed to record a movie or other operations are engaged If you do not need operating sound you can switch it off 2 Select On or Off and then press the gt II Setting Content button or Beep is hearg 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Off No beep is heard Note 1 Press the MENU button The Beep setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off choose Beep on the Tnitial Setup menu screen and then press the gt I I button Beep t CENTER RETURN ORAM TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY POWER SAVE This DVD video camera recorder is equipped with power save function Specify Power Save On 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 batte
64. HITACHI Inspire the Next gt D VIDEO RAM S P MultiMediaCard DZMV380E DZMV350E DZMV350E DZMV380E Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble free use please read this instruction manual completely English Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera recorder on and off leaving the date time feature unaffected Ifthe 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 adapter charger have the following caution marks A AN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Precautions WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copy right law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials The liquid crystal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than 99 99 of its picture elements pixels are effective but some less than 0 01 may appear as
65. INALIZING DVD R DISC DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY CATEGORY 0 005 128 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY REPEAT PLAV J renane adouren aale tiesp eretas 128 SLIDE SHOW CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF S S aa 2 ae ae a te leane aT 129 15 English Installing Software Contents on Provided CD ROM 6 131 INSTALLING USB DRIVER c scscscscssessseeeeseeee 133 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER DVD RAM DRIVER c ssscsesscsesseseseeceeseeeeee INSTALLING DVD MovieAlbumSE a INSTALLING MyDVD c csccscssssescsesesesecseseeeees Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera Recordet 008 141 Subsidiary Information Gleni Ngai aniei aie e airaa 143 Changing Setting of Demonstration 144 No DVD Video Camera Recorder Operation CAMERA ACCESSORIES POWER SUPPLY Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD ROM seeen 168 16 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package Battery model DZ BP14S Portable power supply for this DVD video camera recorder Charge it before use AC adapter charger model DZ ACS1 Used to power the DVD video camera recorder from AC outlet or charge battery 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
66. Low Light Program AE neseser 78 M MENU button MP Aa Sines a naa MIC Filter MOVES ienna a a aaa O Optical 10x ZOOM IeNS oo eee 18 OSD Output iar aira iie eas 88 P Play play list armrests Play program sssesssesesrsesserieeresrrsrrerrrerreere Play liStselievavcdeccasmavpianieecsne Add SCENES n se Add scenes submenu vg Create iss acti gees Panis ai Delete oo ceeesecsecsseseseesseeesseeseneeeseeeeeees Delete scenes Delete scenes submenu MOVE veneered aclacaeanandee z Play ia a AN AA Select scenes submenu SWICK faster eiih eae Title is Portrait Program AE seses 78 Power Save 4 ceeecessscvncebendeceeareieacatceesertdetadvdenst 90 Power SWIICH asatado iniiae eiiiai 46 Program ee Pla craict E TTTS 113 SWItCN esnan need 112 nE E EE A A eh ask dae eee he hat 113 166 Program AE ren 78 Protect DiSC i iccstdvsecesseeseaviri tnesennciaseies 124 Q Quality Card sean ie aie ahaa aes 86 R Record button oo eee cece eee eeeeeeeeeee 51 Recording indicator 00 0 0 eee 91 Remote control o ccciececcsessreaseevicarsernvecestessee 35 Repeat Play ssciccccsccseccsedeceocervescesteceettsvacesdeens 128 Reset ay SENGS a aeaa aaa aa A AA A 92 SYSTEM de eiras aE n aes ea ea ae e e 161 RESET button ia naih 161 S Sand amp Snow Program AE seses 78 Scene GOMDING aa paenan ae E Aa 105 Delete asiria tna R Detail T Divide setioa e eieaa Fade isc csc
67. NTER MDELETE GEUSELECT v 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear Choose YES and then press the gt II button TITLE at_a Park AFinish title setting yes Om ENTER Characters available for entering title You can use the joystick to select characters from the capital letter small letter and symbol input modes With step 5 select the input mode and then press the gt II button or press the DISPLAY button Input mode Choose NO to cancel changing of the title After Yes or No setting the Disc Navigation screen of the selected program will appear Note If you wish to delete the letter for title press the L button once The inputletter will be deleted Holding down the O 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 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 LJ button on the screen for ver
68. O 0 RETURN 1 With DVD R disc the quality mode FINE or STD selected first will appear 2 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 willnot appear when a DVD R disc is used 3 This will not appear with DVD R disc since no still image can be recorded on it When using card Detail Scene No 6 28 9 2003 12 50 00 v E Scene No 7 30 9 2003 8 00 00 Scenes 2 RETURN Note e Ifmultiple scenes have been selected the total recording time of the selected scenes total number incase of stills will appear e Ifa DVD R disc recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder is inserted already finalized no scene information will appear 111 English Program WHAT IS PROGRAM Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still Scene No 1 Scene No 2 Scene No 3 Scene No 4 Scene No 5 Scene No 6 gt Movie 9 00 Movie 10 20 Still 11 45 Still 13 00 Movie 17 20 Still 20 00 Program No 1 Recorded on September 10 Gav ap SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE SWITCH Since the scenes recorded on this video camera recorder are collected as
69. OUS 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 English 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e With slide show playback starts from the first still on card 2 Press the MENU button e Ifyou press the L button or turn the DVD video camera recorder off Slide Show will be canceled 3 Choose Slide Show AY or DPOF and a Show then press the gt II button All To play all stills recorded on card in slide show DPOF To play only stills to which DPOF has been set in slide show Pressing the gt II button will start slide show When playback is finished the DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status at the final still Pressing the O button will restore the Disc Navigation screen 129 Installing Software Before installing the UDF driver DVD RAM driver on the CD ROM provided with this DVD video camera recorder make sure that another UDF driver has not already been installed in your PC InstantWrite or InstantRead packed in the DZ WINPC1W or DZ WINPC2W PC connection kit for Hitachi DZ MV100E DVD video camera recorder or in the DZ WINPC3W PC editing kit for Hitachi DZ MV200E DZ MV230E or DZ MV270E DVD video camera
70. PHOTO 46 again 155 English During playback k Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty 75 complete Use soft dry cloth to clean it Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video button will not start camera recorder playback Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera recorder 126 Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder Ifa 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 Ifthe 72 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 7 Check the connections Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it ANS 75 momentarily interrupted Clean the disc Poor playback picture Was the image input from analog VCR VHS 8 mm and recorded The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC circuit is used for play
71. REC button and zoom are being operated and playback is performed Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes and prepare the type and number of batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD video camera recorder Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places The time taken for charging the battery is 165 minutes at 25 C Note e See page 154 when charging is not possible e The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level e During and after charging the battery will be warm but this does not indicate a fault e If the following phenomena appear the battery may be dead Replace it Charging does not start within 10 seconds the CHARGE indicator does not light The battery cannot be charged up to 75 if more than 9 hours has elapsed after charging started The battery cannotbe fully charged if more than 5 hours has elapsed after it was charged to 75 e Charge the battery at ambient temperature 10 C to 30 C Charging at temperatures other than this range could damage the battery 39 English 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 woo elite A a E eta a Nearly empty vbdbady 7 Prys Blinks White portion shows re
72. S and then press the gt II button TITLE at_a Park AFinish title setting ECH ENTER 6 Press the D button to quit 502 at a Park 001 008 i Po hee tals After changing the title the Disc Navigation ee screen on the play list whose title has been pa om changed will appear Note The registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedure 5 The screen for verifying deletion will appear Choose YES and then press the gt II button Choose NO to cancel deletion After Yes or No setting the Disc Navigation screen of all programs will be restored Note Even if you delete a play list the original scenes stored on disc will not be deleted RaM D R CARD 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 3 Choose Top or End on the Go To menu Pal elke 2 Press the MENU button screen and then press the aJ gt 1Il button To eee eR CENTER RETURN ORAM Al iz 0147014 PLAY RAM When End is specified 123 English Disc or Card Management GD GED CARD VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD CAPACIT
73. T THROUGH VIEWFINDER 47 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 47 CLOSING LCD MONITOR ccessssesesteseseeteseees 48 Setting Date and Time CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME vs cccnsssscrancecces cccossnnneeweaicaitnes 50 Recording Movie eeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeees 51 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE n se 53 Recording Stills eee ceeeseesseeeseeeneeeeaes 54 ZOOMING s esscnsaieciscaoceressaeteepastsusnitiunedeteerartseosdary 56 MACRO RECORDING ceceeceecereeeeteeeeneeeeeees 57 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT 57 Manually Focusing Subject eee 58 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING e 58 Adjusting Exposure Manually ceeeee 60 Compensating for Backlight 00 eee 61 Using Full Auto Function 62 On Screen Information eee cece eee 63 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING ideian Aa heinta 63 Playing Backar nrnna a 66 IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED SCENE E EE EE 66 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD 67 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 67 FRAME ADVANCE FRAME BACK SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 0 seers 67 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE 68 PLAYING BACK STILLS eee eee 68 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT GO TO 69 On Screen Information Display 70 INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK 70 Playback on Other Devices CONNECTING TOA TV eessen VIEWING ON TV SCREEN T Playback on DVD Player neses
74. To go to the start and enter playback pause End To go to the end of last scene and enter playback pause Specify To go to a specified point and enter playback pause See the following for details 3 Press the gt II button to enter the selection The DVD video camera recorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status To cancel the Go To procedure midway press the C 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 123 e When multiple scenes are selected the total time of selected scenes will appear in the total recording time display When card is loaded the number of stills will appear e The cursor may not move at same pitch intervals 69 English RaM GED CARD On Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing No display Playback information Recording date time 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 PSl E 06 E006 S Rave 00 e gt
75. VD R disc or card is used but the operation is the same Note Do not proceed with a following step while the disc is being recognized or the ACCESS PC indicator is blinking 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button The Disc Navigation screen shown on page 94 will appear Thumbnail This refers to a reduced image that helps to distinguish recorded scenes quickly Immediately recording is finished the first image of the recorded scene will be used as a thumbnail of the scene The thumbnail can be changed later on this DVD video camera recorder Scene Movie video One scene refers to images recorded from one press of the REC button until recording is temporarily stopped by pressing REC again Still photo One scene refers to a photo recorded by pressing the REC button 93 The following screen will appear when DVD RAM disc is used Some display components will not appear when DVD R disc or card is used Thumbnail el Programs 001 014 H Selected scene number 2 Number of all scenes Cursor AR a p Current page position 5 ara 3 Bar graph Still image icon r eal E Operation guide PLAY RAM H Disc type icon kai The displayed thumbnail will be the first image that you recorded 2 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen 3 No still icon will appear for card
76. Y 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 O button to quit 2 Press the MENU button The Disc Navigation screen will be restored 3 Choose Capacity on the Disc or Card Note menu screen and then press the gt II button With a write protected disc or locked card the remaining space will always be displayed as 0 When using disc When using card Capacit Capacity Approx Approx VIDEO XTRA 17min PHOTO FINE 462 175 VIDEO FINE 26min PHOTO NORM 924 VIDEO STD 54min PHOTO ECO 1848 2 PHOTO 996 Capacity 96 Capacit 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 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e To release disc protection perform the same procedure 2 Press the MENU button as above The screen for verifying the release of protection will appear 3 Choose Protect Dise on Choose YES to release the protection the Disc D
77. You will need to perform customer registration Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera Recorder Using DVD MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD you can create a DVD video DVD R disc from the images recorded on this DVD video camera recorder following the procedure below 1 Insert a recorded DVD RAM disc into the 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 shown below will appear Choose Same Resolution and check Use DVD Video in the Export Mode setting box Choose 704 x 480 recommended for Resolution Program Export Output File Format MPEG Program informabon Tite 20071710 Durston Bae 576 352x576 352x289 Recommendation Option F Divide by Marker Add Number Destinat Dido and SetngsIDVOCAMMy Document ret Progress conditons Stott Close Program Export Screen Note e Choose Divide by Marker in the Option box Each scene of program recorded on the DVD video camera recorder willbe saved as an independent movie file so that export can be executed at high speed If you do not choose Divide by Marker
78. ace on disc card 4 REM XX MIN Remaining recordable minutes during movie recording REM XX Number of remaining recordable still images during still recording 14 Remaining battery level full charge Zz 15 Brightness Color density of LCD screen or Volume LI The volume can be adjusted during external input and playback 16 Current date time 2 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera recorder or disc has not yet been initialized a write protected disc or locked card or a disc or card with no remaining space has been inserted 3 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD video camera recorder is inserted 4 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card or finalized DVD R disc 5 In XTRA mode possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time 6 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference The decreasing number may not be correct depending on recording conditions not displayed with a DVD R disc 64 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 e Full display mode All types of information will appear Minimum display mode The recording mode see 1 on page 63 and recording status see 5 on page 63 will appear If the DVD video camera recorder has warning information a warning message will
79. ader If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC you will need to install it in order to open the on line manuals instruction manual files for DVD MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver Although the CD ROM may contain a folder or file other than the above they will not be needed on this DVD video camera recorder unless some special instruction is given 131 English Read the electronic instruction manuals on line manuals on PC for complete information on using each software program DVD MovieAlbumSE You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures e Open the PDF file in DVDMASE3 manuals English folder contained on the provided CD ROM After installing DVD MovieAlbumSE open Programs or All Programs from the Windows Start menu choose Hitachi DVDCAM and DVD MovieAlbumSE and then open On line Manual 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 132 MyDVD e After installing MyDVD open Programs or All Programs from the Windows Start menu choose Sonic and MyDVD and then open the electronic instruction manual in Document folder To read the above manual a Web browser Internet Explorer Netscape Communicator etc must be set up in your PC If you
80. age 164 1 800 and 1 10 second if Program AE has been set to When recording stills in a dark place or the subject Low Light depending on the subject brightness is lit from rear it is recommended that you use the e During recording of stills the electronic image stabilizer optional DZ FLH3 Video Flash Refer to the yal ney nein e See Switching Quality of Still Image Quality on instruction manual of Video Flash for use page 86 if you want to change the still quality mode e However dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if Setting of On screen Manner of the Video Flash is used Itis recommended that you light Video Flash information emitting light a subject when recording in a dark place AUTO No display Automatically emits light in dark place or in a place lit from rear ON Always emits light 4 regardless of brightness OFF xy No light emission Unusable on DZ MV350E 55 English RaM GD CARD Zooming This DVD video camera recorder allows you to record using optical 10 power zoom and digital zoom Move the zoom lever to T control side and the subject image will gradually become telescopic Move the zoom lever to W control side and the image will widen If Dig Zoom 40x or 240x is specified moving the zoom lever to T control side will engage the digital zoom midway See page 82 Note e The setting of digital zoom 240x i
81. 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 65 English Playing Back RaM GD CARD IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED SCENE You can check your recording immediately on the spot Tiltup down andto left right to select and then press gt II to designate 1 Press gt II button in the recording pause status The DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback mode and the scene you have recorded last will be played back When playback is finished the DVD video camera recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on disc Ifthe playback pause status continues for aslong as 5 minutes the DVD video camera recorder will automatically return to the recording pause status 2 Press the O button Playback will stop and recording pause status will be restored 66 Note If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie playback sound willbe heard from the speaker Adjustthe sound volume using the volume control buttons To temporarily stop playback press the gt 1 button Press the gt II button again to restart playback Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start recording again the new image will be recorded after the last scene on disc or card the previous images will not be over
82. an installation CO T o floppy disk inson now What do you want the wizard to do Confirm 4 Choose Search for best driver in these English locations check Include this location in the search and then specify the folder to be browsed Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose yow search and installation options Search ter the best diver n these beahr Use the check boms below to lent or mpand Ge delaudt saach vtech wichabes local patha and removable media The best diver found wil be intabed C Search mmovable mada oppy CD ROM O Dont seach val choose the dives to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a fat Windows does not guarantee that the Gaver you choose val be he beat match for your hardware Confirm Click With Windows XP 2000 Professional D USB2 Win2kXp With Windows Me D USB2 WinMe With Windows 98 Second Edition D USB2 Win98 D shows the name of drive into which the CD ROM is inserted 133 5 With Windows XP the message concerning 6 Click Finish Windows Logo Test will appear Click Continue Anyway Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The softreore you arn natalia fer thes hordm e Hachi DVDCAM USB HS Interface The vaz d has finished inataling the software for jachi OVDI me Hitachi OVE AM USS MS Intertace has not passed Windows Logo testing t
83. as initializing the disc on Format the disc now PC been interrupted Choose YES and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD 125 video camera recorder Initializing the disc will erase all data on it e See 2 on page 153 Disc error has occurred The disc may be dirty Formatting is not Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints dust etc before reusing complete it or use another disc 75 125 This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which formatting was interrupted midway In this case use another disc Disc error has occurred Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes Keep disc inside amp Turn off the DVD video camera recorder with the disc being used in 41 restart it connect AC adapter charger and then power the DVD video camera recorder again Repair of scenes will be tried Disc error Use another disc e See 3 on page 153 Borie e Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done onsome device other than this DVD video camera recorder 125 Initialize the disc or use another disc e Initializing the disc will erase all data on it 149 English Reference Message Cause amp Troubleshooting page DISC ERROR If you have write protected a disc using the write protect setting tool appears when an WPTOOL that is equipped with the UDF driver contained on the attempt to release write CD ROM provided wi
84. at prompts you to restart will appear Click Yes and then restart the PC Installing the UDF driver is now complete INSTALLING DVD MovieAlbumSE Software DVD MovieAlbumSE is used to edit movies that conform to DVD video recording standard and stills recorded on DVD RAM disc 1 Insert the provided CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of PC 2 Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the folder where CD ROM is stored 3 Open the DVDMASES3 folder and then double click Setup or Setup exe 4 The screen for installing DVD MovieAlbumSE will appear Click Next DVD MovieAlbumst Welcome to the InstalfShield Wizard fos DVD MovieAlbumSE 3 The lestalSheeit wizard wel etal OVD Mermntibums 3 cn you computer To conire chick Ned 5 Carefully read the Software License Agreement If you accept it click Yes DVD MovieAIbumst Edl SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Please saad the lollowang License Ageenert Press the PAGE DOWN hey to see the sest of he agermert End User License Agreement a ou oenees we garied a kcanee for he Scftmae defied in Wi End Use License on condition that you agree to the tams ard conditions of thit tande a of tit Bromo rea the Soline lo Metiushta Elecbi inbbi Co U Matnahte s stators oe doalers from which you made the Vasc Lomte Licensee is garted the right to use the sofware including the information recorded cx s Do you accnt al the tem of th
85. ately is attached only in still recording mode No display Emits light automatically 4 Always emits light y No light emission Microphone filter only in movie recording mode No display Microphone filter OFF Microphone filter ON Self timer only in still recording mode No display Self timer OFF o Self timer ON count is from 10 seconds Recording status REC During recording ll During recording pause No display Electronic image stabilizer EIS only in movie recording mode No display EIS OFF CD EISON Zoom WCET Digital Zoom Off W CTT Digital Zoom 40x Ww T Digital Zoom 240x only in movie recording mode Exposure correction Warning message 63 10 Disc Card type ORAM DVD RAM Or DVD R nRAM DVD RAM write protected DVD R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera recorder So DVD R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera recorder a SD memory card or multimedia card O mB_ Locked SD memory card No display 11 Movie recording quality only when using disc XTRA Highest quality only when using DVD RAM disc FINE High quality STD Standard Still recording quality only when using card FINE High quality NORM Standard ECO Number of recordable stills is prioritized 1 Not displayed on DZ MV350E 12 Movie recording time only in movie recording mode 13 Remaining sp
86. ating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated onthe marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cables damagedor cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 7 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings s
87. back No sound Is the TV volume control set correctly 72 Adjust TV volume control and be sure to adjust the volume on TV 156 When the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC MovieAlbumSE to play back DVD R disc on PC 3 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page No drive icon appears on The DVD video camera recorder is not turned on 46 PC Check the power supply Driver is not properly recognized Turn PC off and on again If the drive icon still does not appear use Refresh driver in Device Manager to reinstall the driver 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 If a yellow mark is attached to some device in Windows Device Manager uninstall the USB device driver and then reinstall it following the procedure on page 133 Afatal exception 0A error It is recommended that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 occurs while installing _ or later A USB driver in Windows 2000 Professional Error occurs in playback If error occurs with USB connection the transfer rate is not sufficient of DVD video camera It is recommended that you use a USB terminal conforming to recorder on PC USB2 0 when connecting the DVD video
88. be used in this DVD video camera recorder 164 Index Numerics 10 9 eee teeters Seat ht elite ti Wate eae 240x DiG ZOOM srasni eitia 40x Dig ZOOM cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeteteeeeeeee 8 cm DVD R disc 8 cm DVD RAM disc AC adapter charger ce eeeeceeeeeneeeeees 41 ACCESS PC indicator Add edit All programs 112 Auto program AE ou eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 78 AUTOFOCUS rinena taian 58 AV outp tjack ssiraihinriiiiiarathiinii irs 71 B Backlight correction 0 eee ce eeeeeeeeeees 61 Battery nonsastra 37 Attaching to DVD video Camera reCOrder 0 eee eeeeeee eee eee 38 CHANGING eari eranan 37 Recordable time on DVD video camera fOCOMOO ario acne aa aiaa 39 Removing from DVD video camera recorder Setting Up ate BATTERY EJECT button 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 38 BOP eaan a A a Black amp White fade Brightness 0 Camera Functions Setup ssec 78 Capacity si airon A aait 124 Card Available ssseesieseseiesenerrsenernrereeenriners Capacity oo iser dE i aiina anas Calegory inene aian i Format Handling Quality oo oe CARD ACCESS indicator cccceeeeees 54 CHARGE indicator 20 0 0 cccceccececeeeeessteeeeees 37 Cleaning COLOR LEVEL sacectentdetarichieenieaias 89 Connecting to TV oo eee cece eeeeeeeeeeteneeeee 71 COPY iriri iata aea aiae e ENa 107 GROATE toea ee e EEEN E 115 Date And time weccccin
89. bined 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Edit Combine and then press the P II button 5 The Combine Scenes screen will appear If you are sure you want to Scene iy Delete 5 Mi f Co WH Select Thumbnail p Ski Fade Divide Q Gp Detail Rad E EE vove CENTER _ RETURN QRAM combine the selected scenes press the gt II 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 and then press the II button The two images appearing on the Combine Scenes is Combine scenes NO ENTER 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 T Press the O button to quit Note If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II button in step 5 the submenu screen will appear P 100 e With special effects the IN effect of the first scene in the selected range and the OUT effect of the last scene will be chosen e Ifyou combine scenes from diff
90. button aia yrn 4 Tilt the joystick to right The screen for verifying f g the set date will appear a The figure for the day will be selected ea E T ifthe displayed date and time are correct use the The digit that 1S DEREN SN joystick to choose YES and then press the highlighted first depends gt Il button onthe date display format set up in Date Mode The digit on the left end The date and time will be set and the DVD video of the date display will be first highlighted camera recorder will enter the recording pause Note i i status After setting the figure for the day tilt the joystick to right Choosing NO will restore the menu screen to select the digit to be set If you press the gt II button after selecting the figure for the day the screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of screen for Note setting month year or time 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 49 English CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display formats day month year month day year or year m
91. c since the metal of removal slot of DVD video camera recorder and disc itself may be hot Sioring discs e When storing disc insert it in Round DVD Holder into plastic case e Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc 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 English Note e See page 75 when cleaning the removed disc e See page 74 for how to handle disc removed from Round DVD Holder e See page 74 for how to set the disc removed from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD Holder 25 AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card and multimedia card can be used onthis DVD video camera recorder Handling card Do not use cards other than J the designated ones Be sure to use a brand new card when recording vital images Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal Terminal 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
92. cedstecsteresdessaccgtipissdesataiscteerns Move Select Skip oo d Searching for image oo eee eee eeeeeeeees 67 Select Scene oo ee cssecsnesecseseessseesseeeeseees SELECT button Self Timer Shoulder Strap ne Skip Scene sceseccssseeeeeeccesseeeeseeseaeeeeee Skip playback oo eee eee eeeeeeeees Slide Show a Sports Program AE ou eee eee 78 Spotlight Program AE eee 78 STD VIDEO Mode e ce eeseceeseeseeereeteeeeeeaes 85 Stereo Microphone ou eects eeeeees 51 Submenu a Switch play list oo eee eee eee eeeee 116 Switch Program ooo ee eee eee eeeee eee eee 112 T Tele conversion lens ooo eee eee eeeeeeeeeees 57 Thumbnail Title play list P Title program sssssseesissessrreisrerrsessrrssssrrrereees 113 U Update Control Info oo eee 126 Video flasha inie a VIDEO Mode FINE ehen hiana e e hi STD a E Raa XTRA ete dads othe ea de ea ea e VOL DUTION aiiora atiaeina Ww White Bal ise iecinuctintitcantiancicnienen ia 79 Whitetade sca nian ra aa 103 Wide conversion lens cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeee 57 Wipe fade griis na a 103 XxX XTRA VIDEO Mode 0 e ceecseeeteeeeteeeeees 85 Z ZOOM IEVER At tesvesechievddearachiewdninatn 56 167 English 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 w
93. charger Power cable Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter charger Infrared remote control model DZ RM3W Use to control the DVD video camera recorder from a distance Lithium battery model CR2025 To power the remote control WARNING Keep this battery away from children If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment 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 Shoulder strap Attach to the DVD video camera recorder to hang it from shoulder Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording to protect the lens 8 cm DVD R disc in Round DVD Holder To record video movie on this DVD video camera recorder Ferrite core In order to control radio noise emission attach this to external microphone cable if you are using the external microphone Software CD ROM Use this CD ROM when connecting the DVD video camera recorder to PC PC connection cable 17 English Names of Parts N oo A o o Inside the cover 11 Cu 1 0 BATTERY EJECT Bottom 1 Recording indicator P 91 7 External microphone jack P 53 The red indicator will light during recording 8 AV output jack P 71 2 Optical 10x zoom lens P 56 9 Stereo microphone P
94. ck 6 When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene press the SELECT button Select Division Point BRO 002GRAM 0 00 18 GEDENTER CANCEL Status bar of scene being played back 7 The screen for verifying division will appear Choose YES and then press the gt II button Divide Scene Divide scene Yes o Choose NO to cancel division After division the Divide Scene screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 7 to divide another scene 8 Press the O button to quit 106 Note If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II button in step 5 the submenu screen will appear P 100 The status bar of scene being played back can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button Search and frame advance are useful when designating division points If a special effect has been added to the original scene the IN effect will be added to the first half of scene and the OUT effect to the latter half 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
95. colored bright dots This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that AN uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore itis dangerous 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 problems A WARNING To prevent risk of injury or damage to your DVD video camera recorder and the AC adapter charger use only the DZ BP14S DZ BP14SW battery and DZ ACS1 AC adapter charger CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher 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 CG MEZE MHOOPMALIAA a CEPTH MKALIAM NPOOYKLIAM YCTPOMCTBO 3APAQHOE Bnok nuranna MOJQENb DZ ACS1 CeprnchbnyMpoBaHb opravom na CeprncbvkayMi anexTpoacGapyaqoBaHia lt lt MEHTECT gt gt Mexgeneeackora UCMC PernicTpauvMoHHebi HoMep a Tocpeectpe POCC RU 0001 11ME28 Cenmuchusar cooraercrana Ne POCC JP ME28 B00613 CepTachika COOTHETCTAHA BBIIaH 16 ro sHBapA 2003 rona CepTuchikat COOTHETCTAHA AGHCTAMTeNeGH AG
96. d program il J ENTER RETURN RAM Start Program All Programs 01 28 9 2003 03 10 10 2003 ENTER _ m RETURN Note If Repeat Play On is specified the selected program will be repeatedly played back RAM CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM TITLE The recording date time has initially been attached to any program You can change the recording date time to any desired title 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Choose Title on the Program menu screen and then press the II button 4 Select the program whose title you want to change and then press the gt II button The screen for setting a title will appear Program Title 01 28 9 2003 02 30 9 2003 03 10 10 2003 CENTER RETURN 5 Select a letter and then press the II button The selected letter will be entered N Title e bar Repeat this procedure to 5 73 create a title I Cancel m Input mode Palette for selecting characters 113 6 After entering the title TITLE at a Parki choose Enter and then rsrs ere 90 SKE abcdefghijkim press the gt II button nopqgrstuvwxyz aeiova eiouana aeidda ei dics a 2 Cancel CE
97. display e The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even 1 when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off Press the MENU button a Specify Record LED Off when recording a subject choose Record LED on 5 yfae behind a glass or water tank that reflects light The the Initial Setup menu reflected light of the recording indicator will not be Power Save Record LED screen and then press the recorded gt Il button i e When using the self timer function the recording CENTER RETURN ORAN indicator will blink when the REC button is pressed regardless of whether Record LED is On or Off 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 1 Press the MENU button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting choose Language on nee sps n in S g the Initial Setup menu ao freee Note me f screen and then press the SEEM Espio The language setting will be stored in memory even when gt II button Ceno Mode Doucet the DVD video camera recorder is turned off CENTER RETURN QRAM English has been set 2 Select Fran ais and then press the gt II button Configuration Initiale Beep Power Save EE LED Enrg Fran ais Mode D mo
98. driver DVD RAM driver Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD MovieAlobumSE Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd MyDVD Sonic Solutions 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 or Sonic Solutions accept any responsibility for any damages you may incur from using or being unable to use This Software including but not limited to loss of business profit interruption of business loss of business information or other monetary damages Article 5 Termination of Agreement If you fail to comply with the terms of this Agreement Hitachi Ltd Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd and Sonic Solutions reserve the right to terminate the Agreement In such a case you will be obliged to discard all copies of This Software and its components Article 6 Prioritized License Agreement When some software programs are installed the license agreements will be displayed to be referred to as online
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100. e The VIDEO Mode setting will not change even if the DVD RAM disc is replaced with a DVD R disc or vice versa However if XTRA has been set with DVD RAM disc FINE will be set when the disc is changed e When using DVD R disc you cannot switch the movie quality while recording on the disc The DVD video camera recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality first used with the disc for recording e The movie quality setting is effective only during movie recording Switching the movie quality will not work during still recording 85 English Block like noise may appear in recorded image or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below Pan the DVD video camera recorder as slowly as possible Block noise is likely to appear in the STD If there is a complicated pattern in background as in following figure on left If the DVD video camera recorder is moved excessively or quickly 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 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE QUALITY You can switch the still recording quality only when using card It is recommended that you use FINE when recording vital images 1 Press the MENU button 3 Press the MENU button choose Quality on the Foes te to end the setting D F REM
101. e preceding License germeri N you choose No Setup wal cose To ital software you must accept this ageenert __ lt Bock E Click 6 Choose the TV broadcastsystem NTSC or PAL click Next TY System ce Select the TV System NTSC C PAL Cone Click 137 English ai you do not change the folder where the software is installed click Next DVD MovieAlbumSt Choose Destination Location Sinbnct Fone women S rdp well eral ies Setup wil instal DVD MoviedibumSE 3 in the lollowang folder To instal to thes loker chck Neat To intal to a diferan fokiee chck Brower arxi sainct another folder Destraston F okser C Progeam Fiee DIVOCAM DVO MoventubumS 8 If you do not change the program folder name click Next DVD MovieAlbumst Sebect Program Folder Phenom onic a progam lokse Setup wil add program icons to the Progam Folder ited below You may tyre a row folder name select cee thom the esting lokiers kst Chek Next to continue Brogan Fedebers scha UVOCAN 138 9 Check the contents and then click Next DVD Movie AlbumsE Stan Copying Files Reve inttr balore copypeng hie Setup has enough incemation to stat copying the progam fies It you waart to review or change ony seliga cich Back M you ae sanha wath the settings cick Niet to begn copyry ties Cert Settings 1 Destination Folder C Phogsam Files DVDCAM
102. eached the registrable limit Stop processing The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc which can be deleted Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked 99 108 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 26 Please replace card This disc cannot be A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera recorder has used Please replace been loaded Check the type of disc 24 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 R 106 divided UNFORMAT DISC The disc is not initialized or it is damaged If this message appears be sure to initialize the disc on this DVD video camera recorder before using it Reinitializing even a disc used on this DVD video camera recorder 125 may be necessary initializing will erase all recorded contents on disc If this message appears try to initialize the disc If the same message still appears the disc may be damaged Use another disc See 2 on page 153 75 Use AC adapter Finalization is not possible when the DVD video camera
103. eatly 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 same level as during recording If when you specify Power Save On the recording pause status continues for approximately 5 minutes the DVD video camera recorder will automatically turn off To set or release power save see Turning DVD Video Camera Recorder Off Automatically Power Save on page 90 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 ACS1 to power the DVD video camera recorder Using other AC adapter chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire DC power cord 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter charger 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter charger 4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the ba
104. ecognizing it data now Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function Follow the instructions on screen taking note of the following cautions 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 e The repaired data may be different from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of defective portion e 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 e Since all movies and then all stills are repaired the order of recorded contents will be lost In case of message 2 3 only e See 1 on page 153 1 Discis notformatted DVD R disc that was not initialized for camera use was inserted If it formats it becomes possible to use for camera 2 However when you 43 record from PC connection terminal please do not format 3 Format the disc now 1 Error has occurred Error has occurred Try to restart the DVD video camera recorder Please restart using the following methods 2 Error has occurred 1 Turn power off remove the battery or AC adapter charger and Please reinsert a disc reattach it and then turn power on again 2 Turn power off and reinsert the disc Then turn power on 8 38 41 42 3 Error has occurred again Error code No xxxx 3 Take note of the numbe
105. ecorder 42 Ifthe discis not correctly inserted the cover will not close Never try to forcibly close the cover This could cause damage Reinsert the disc properly Correct ncorrect orientation orientation Incorrect orientation 4 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on the cover of disc insertion block to close the cover 5 Turn the DVD video camera recorder on amp VIDEO or D PHOTO When DISC ACCESS disappears the DVD video camera recorder is ready for recording ldentifying recording playback sides of disc Single sided disc SIDE A mark The recording playback side is opposite to the printed label Double sided disc The recording playback side of SIDE A is opposite to the SIDE A marked side The recording playback side of SIDE B is the SIDE A marked side The opposite side is the SIDE A recording playback side Note e Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adapter charger is connected to DVD video camera recorder e See page 75 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder e If there is some delay before recording starts refer to page 145 e The disc insertion orientation is predetermined Forcibly inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the DVD video camera recorder or Round DVD Holder of disc e Ifthe discis not correctly inserted the cover
106. en press the gt II button Camera Functions Setup Dig Zoom MIC Filter 16 2 Choose the desired magnification and then press the gt II button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar eo eil Bw 0 00 00 i REM3 0 MIN eT When Dig Zoom is Off w E_T When Dig Zoom is On 40x wE Digital zoom range When Dig Zoom is On 240x only in movie recording wE IF b ___ Digital zoom range 82 Dig Zoom 240x 40x or Off setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera recorder is turned off Note e You can check whether Dig Zoom is 240x 40x or Off by pressing the DISPLAY button and reviewing the on screen information 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 still recording will switch between Off and 40x e When using card zooming only up to 40x is possible even when 240x or 40x has been chosen e Ifthe power switch is set to LJ PHOTO with DVD RAM disc loaded zooming only up to 40x is possible even when 240x has been chosen REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING MIC FILTER
107. en press the gt II Seo T Edit Playlist Li F of the play list to be ON Programs ES button SPlayl edited F Repeat steps 3 5 other CET Erum Perform steps 2 4 on al scenes can be deleted page 118 JADD m EX IT 6 Press the O button The screen for verifying exit 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row will appear 4 Select the scene to be deleted and then pressthe Note MENU button e Ifall scenes on play list are deleted the play list itself will also be deleted e You can also select multiple scenes P 96 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 110 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 4 choose Start gt Current Current gt End All Jar 2 Display the editing screen on the Select menu of the play list to be screen and then press the edited gt II button 5 ENTER RETURN Perform steps 2 4 on page 118 Note See page 110 for the status of scenes to be selected QADD EXIT 3 Specify the first scene of those you wish to select 5 Press the O button The screen for verifying exit and then press the MENU button w
108. en set by reviewing the on screen information To release the self timer mode choose Off on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera recorder off e Tosuspend self timer press the REC button again before recording starts or press the O button When the REC button is pressed the II mark on LCD screen will be pink It will also change in the same way when recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens 87 English GAD GED CARD SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF OSD OUTPUT If you connect this DVD video camera recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen you can switch off the on screen information displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen from the TV screen 1 Press the MENU button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting 8 choose OSD Output on Record Functions Setup the Record Functions 1rE0 Mode Setup menu screen and OSD Output then press the gt II button Note e The OSD Output setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off CENTER RETURN RAM Even if Off is chosen the on screen information will appear during playback See page 70 for playback on screen information display e Evenafter the on screen information is removed from the TV screen it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 2 Choose On or Off and
109. 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 Pressing the O button on the screen for verification will restore the thumbnail display screen RAM COPYING STILLS ON DVD RAM DISC TO CARD COPY x You can copy stills recorded on DVD RAM disc to card z 1 Set the power switch to amp VIDEO or Note ze J PHOTO No movie can be copied e If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear P 100 e See Category P 128 to check the stills recorded on DVD RAM disc e You can also select multiple scenes P 96 e Even if all scenes including movies are selected to be 3 Select the still to be copied 4 Press the MENU button copied only stills will be copied e Data on card cannot be copied to disc 5 Choose Copy on the e The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the Scene menu screen peers same as when you recorded still on disc and then press the gt I S Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video button camera recorder may not be copied normally E m tN CENTER RETURN Q RAM 6 The Copy to card screen will appear
110. enes can be included in play lists of No 1 to No 99 CREATING NEW PLAY LIST CREATE Here we create a play list 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scenes to be programmed in a play list 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Create on the PlayList menuscreen Eis Td and then press the gt II lt button W Edit ka itie Er f Delete AR 4 5 The scene select screen CEMER RENAL OPAN will appear If the selected scenes on the P are SJ S03 30 9 2003 17 006 006 want press the ake a button BI ARCE If you want to change FW om the scenes with which you want tocreatea play list you can change them on this screen 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 96 If the added scene had skip or fade setting that information will also be added to the play list The date time when a play list was created will appear as the title for the play list 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
111. ent End or All ea Delete Te 2 Select the first scene to be selected and then press the gest Ise gt I I button lt afl etal urrent DEni 3 Press the MENU button ero fl Sf AI ENTER RETURN ORAM 4 Choose Select on the Scene menu screen Al Programs 006 011 Ba ie e IFS 1 Current scene re a JE Eid t AAI PLAY RAM AIL Programs 006 011 AI Programs 006 011 AI Programs 006 011 Eee RIN eae TL a aie a Es feel Pe IE Hie feat APR Heat AP Ait P PLAY DESELECT ALL QRAM PLAY DESELECT ALL QRAM PLAY DESELECT ALL QRAM Start Current is specified Current gt End is specified All is specified The scenes from the first to The scenes from the curren Allscenes from the first to end current will be selected o end will be selected will be selected Deselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by one Deselecting all the selected scenes at once While you are displaying the All Programs While you are displaying the All Programs screen on which scenes have been selected choose screen on which scenes have been selected press the scene to be deselected and then press the the O button SELECT button Note Up to 999 scenes can be selected 110 RaM D R I CARD 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 1 2
112. er Playback on DVD Video Recorder Player 73 Removing and Replacing from in Round DVD Holder sayma e a aaa 74 HOW TO REMOVE DISC saeeeeseeeereerereee 74 REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 75 WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER GOMES OFF ssis deian fasadadeteaccdanuesacaviees 75 DISC CLEANING iisisti riera tsei n 75 Advanced Techniques Understanding Flow of Menu 76 Setting Up Camera Functions 0 cceeeee 78 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 78 ADJUSTING COLOR WHITE BALANCE 79 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER EIS a ea aA nahn ton a ct ad oie 81 MAGNIFYING SUBJECT IMAGE DIG ZOOM 82 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING MIC FILTER 0 cseeseeeeeees 83 SWITCHING TO 16 9 MODE Setting Up Record Functions ceeeee SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY VIDEO MODE 85 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE QUALITY 86 SELF TIMER 87 SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF OSD QUT PUT jkiee ees ener 88 LOD Setiilp si hie tee dee ees 89 SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS rae ea 89 SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN COLOR T VE r aat aeaaeae eaaa Hele a 89 Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF BEEP ssccsececsccssssssssseesssssssssssssetessssssssssnseetesss 90 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY POWER SAVE sssess 90 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR
113. er 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 again to restore the previous screen 118 5 Tilt the joystick down to move the cursor to the lower row and tilt it to left or right to select the point where the scene is to be inserted PlayList Edit PlayList GATT Programs EILS Scene to be added ist No ki E Jk im H Insertion position ETc CENTER RETURN RAM ADD EXIT Edit PlayList 04 12 10 2003 13 30 Ai CENTER RETURN M Edit PlayList BAIT Programs 004 014 ist No KUE IE a 30 9 2003 17 00 Recording date time 1 2 1 Number of scene before insertion position cursor 2 Number of all scenes on play list 6 Tilt the joystick up to move the cursor to the upper row and tilt it to left or right to point the cursor to the scene to be added T Press the gt MI button to copy the scene After adding scenes is completed the edited play list will appear Repeat steps 5 7 to add other scenes 8 Press the O button The screen for verifying exit will appear
114. er than DVD RAM is loadedin drive DVD MovieAloumSE 7 MovieAlbumSE is cannot be used for media other than DVD RAM Bal eck wig X Click the Preference button in the dialog box click the Device panne IS USE Setting tab to choose the drive where DVD RAM disc is loaded in appears the Drive Select column and then click OK An image that should Click the Preference button at top right of DVD MovieAlbumSE have been recorded screen click the Device Setting tab to choose the drive where does not appear when DVD RAM discis loaded in the Drive Select column and then click DVD MovieAlbumSE is OK started DISC ERROR appears A disc that was write protected using the write protect setting tool when releasing write WPTOOL equipped with the UDF driver on the CD ROM provided protect with this DVD video camera recorder cannot be released on this DVD video camera recorder as is Use the write protect setting tool on PC to release the write protect USBNTMAP SYS not You have designated a folder which is different from that for found appears while Windows when installing USB driver Designate the correct folder installing USB driver No USB HS high speed Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with connection even when the USB2 0 card 141 USB2 0 card is used You will need to install the driver provided by USB2 0 card maker in order to operate the USB
115. erent programs different recording dates amessage that prompts you to update the control information will appear when power is turned on and Disc Navigation is first started P 126 Note that if you choose YES for this message the combined scenes will be split into separate scenes If you choose NO for this message the scenes will be combined but the same message will appear each time Disc Navigation is started To prevent this when combining scenes from different programs create anew play list and combine the scenes on it 105 English DIVIDING MOVIES EDIT DIVIDE You can divide a scene into two parts RAM To delete unnecessary portion of scene first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion You can also cut out a part of scene and use it in the play list 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene to be divided 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Scene Edit Divide and then press the gt II button W d D ETC Move ENTER RETURN Delete d Col Select Detail Thumbnail Ski z Fade Combine 5 The Divide Scene screen will appear If you are sure you want to divide the selected scene press the gt II button The selected scene will be played back Q RAM If you want to change the scene to be divided you can change it on this screen The selected scene will be played ba
116. escent light halogen light or bulb color type fluorescent light 1 Press the MENU button choose White Bal on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen and then press the gt II button Camera Functions Setup O 16 9 CENTER RETURN ORAM 2 Choose the desired option andthenpressthe Wat el gt Il button EMS OMI RAM 17 00 FINE 30 9 2003 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 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 is turned on with the lens capped the white balance will not work normally 79 English Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera recorderata white object so that it fills the screen Use an object that is not transparent 2 Press the MENU button choose White Bal
117. essage This message will not appear if you deselect scenes from play list Scene without control This message may appear when a disc edited on a device other info Update control than this DVD video camera recorder is to be used In this case information choose YES on the verification screen This DVD video camera recorder will make the disc playable and display the Disc Navigation screen normally e This message may appear when a disc is used on which scenes with different recording dates were combined on this DVD video 126 camera recorder If you choose YES the combined scene will be divided and the Disc Navigation screen will appear normally If you choose NO the combined scene will not be divided and the Disc Navigation screen will appear normally In this case however this message will appear each time the DVD video camera recorder is turned on Scenes over limit The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit that Cannot add scenes can be entered 115 120 Delete several scenes 151 English Reference Message Cause amp Troubleshooting page Scenes over limit The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be Cannot divide scene entered 106 115 Delete several scenes Scenes over limit This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the oy 104 115 Cannot move scene number of scenes has already r
118. ever if you use a DVD R disc a still image cannot be recorded If the DVD video camera recorder is connected to PC the DVD video camera recorder can capture still images such as JPEG data 31 English IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE You can check the recorded movie or still in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen EDITING IN VARIOUS WAYS ON DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER ALONE This DVD video camera recorder is provided with a useful editing playback tool Disc Navigation allows you to easily attach a title or special video effect to the recorded movie or still With Disc Navigation you can arrange the playback order USING WITH VARIOUS DEVICES Connect this DVD video camera recorder to your TV and you can enjoy the playback picture with your family and friends on the large TV screen or connect it to a video printer generally available to 32 and edit multiple images to play them back continuously You can create an entire movie on this DVD video camera recorder alone without inputting video to a PC for editing print the recorded image You can also transfer recorded movies and stills for DVD RAM disc or card to PC 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 Caution video camera recorder up to the base o
119. f your Do not lift the DVD video camera recorder by thumb holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off the DVD video Put your hand in a camera recorder will fall 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 Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD video camera recorder Doing this could cause the DVD video camera recorder to fall and be damaged ATTACHING LENS CAP Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD video camera recorder 1 Use the string to attach the cap to the DVD video 2 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it camera recorder 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 33 English ysi 6uR ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP for a DE Be sure to pass through the 2 slots 34 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control 1 Slide the cover to remove it 2 Insert the lithium battery with the posi
120. fade in and fade out to a still image or a movie e Fading can also be set to either IN or OUT with recording time of no more than 3 seconds only fade e Any registered fade can be changed at any time using the in will be valid same procedure as above e No fade effect will operate if you start playback in the e Fade can also be added to on screen information recording pause status displayed during playback e If you locate the start of a scene by skipping the image e Adding fade to multiple scenes is also possible at the start of the scene will appear for a moment and e If the playback time of scene is short fade will cut off then fade will operate midway e The fade effect will not function during frame advance frame back slow playback or search playback RAM ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES EDIT MOVE You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions Create a play list first and then arrange the scenes Creating New Play List Create P 115 104 RAM COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES EDIT COMBINE You can combine multiple scenes into one 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 Stills cannot be combined 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be com
121. far and near at the same time Dark objects 59 English RaM GED I CARD Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure You can also adjust the exposure manually 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording The exposure indicator will appear on the screen oo eil Bw 0 00 00 q REM3 0 MIN Exposure indicator 1 2 Use the buttons to adjust the exposure while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 60 Adjust with and buttons Note e Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure With auto exposure no indication will appear on the screen e The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off RaM D R CARD Compensating for Backlight When subjectis lighted from rear this function will compensate for lighting so that the subjectis not too dark 1 Press the BLC button during recording oo a eill E Bw ey in Backlight correction icon RAM 4 FINE 30 9 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 61 English CDEC
122. 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 Ifthe 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 an mirror image left right reversed Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that you can see the screen easily Note e Be 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 gt Ate tex 90 o Hook your finger Bottom 47 CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera recorder Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard 48 Note e Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD video camera recorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD video camera
123. for setting of Record LED recording indicator On Off For various functions available during recording see Setting Up Camera Functions on page 78 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 When using DVD R disc do not perform the following or data on the disc may not be read Using another device doing additional recording on DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Using this DVD video camera recorder doing additional recording on DVD R disc recorded on another device 51 English Power save and discharge of battery If when Power Save On is specified the DVD video camera recorder is left in the recording pause status for approximately 5 minutes it will automatically turn off To restart recording set the power switch to POWER OFF and then set it to t VIDEO To set or release power save see Turning DVD Video Camera Recorder Off Automatically Power Save on page 90 It is recommended that you specify Power Save On since even during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as during recording Especially when power save has been released tur
124. function Disc or card used Contents ath Deletion of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes 99 Editing of scenes RAM You can attach fade and skip to a scene 101 106 combine scenes or divide one scene Scene information GAWD GED EEG You can display information on one 111 display scene or multiple scenes such as image quality recording time etc Setting of title RAM You can set desired titles to play lists and 113 122 programs Creation of play list RAM You can create an original movie by 115 changing the combination of scenes Disc or Card initialization You can initialize a DVD RAM disc or 125 card so that it can be used on this DVD video camera recorder Copy from disc to card You can copy photos recorded on DVD 107 RAM disc to card Disc finalization Gp You can use this DVD video camera 127 recorder to finalize any DVD R disc recorded on it so that the disc can be viewed on DVD player etc Repeat play Gap GED You can repeatedly play back programs 128 and scenes Slide show You can play back stills continuously 129 Remaining display GAWD GED ELLE The remaining recordable movie time or 124 Capacity number of recordable stills is displayed Disc protection You can protect the DVD RAM disc to 124 prevent deletion or editing by mistake Scene lock You can lock any scene so that it will not 108 be deleted by mistake Essential scenes are thereby protected and recording another still is possible DPOF setting You can se
125. g quality For DZ MV350E Recording quality Note e Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD video camera recorder 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 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 124 Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera recorder may not be playable on another device Siill recording quality The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on this DVD video camera recorder is as follows The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference 28 Capaci pacity ENE NORM ECO DZ MV350E 640 x 480 pixels DZ MV380E 1 280 x 960 pixels 8 MB A 45 A 95 Approx 190 A eee Hee sia Although still images are recorded on DVD RAM 16MB Approx 100 Approx 200 Approx 400 disc only in the FINE mode the quality mode canbe 32MB Approx 220 Approx 440 Approx 880 chosen when recording stills on card SPIE Approx 440 ADD ED Approx 1760 The following table shows the file size and quality 128MB Approx 880 Approx 1 760 Approx 3 520 of one JPEG still recorded on card 256 MB Approx 1 760 A
126. h DPOF was not set DPOF scenes over limit The maximum number of scenes for which DPOF can be setis 999 Cannot set DPOF 109 scenes Drive overheat Please The temperature inside the DVD video camera recorder is too high retry later and reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed normally 46 Turn the DVD video camera recorder off and wait for a while The temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD video camera recorder is placed in a well ventilated spot DVD R Disc Video With DVD R disc the movie quality mode once used for recording mode cannot be cannot be changed 27 changed END OF DISC The disc is full You cannot record on this disc anymore Prepare another disc or 27 delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc End scene cannot be Division is not possible at the end of scene oe 106 divided Error occurred Please Abnormality has occurred with the DVD RAM disc to be repaired replace disc or format Initialize the disc before using it or use the another disc 125 disc Initializing the disc will erase all data on it See 2 on page 153 150 Reference Message Cause amp Troubleshooting page Error occurred Please Use another disc _ replace disc Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing after which power complete Finalizeagain was supplied and disc was inserted 127 now Itis unrecordable ont
127. h the disc exposed portion and be i careful that no dirt adheres to J it 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 Sound interrupted during playback or abnormal sound Do not touch Block noise Blue thumbnail display Fig 1 AII Programs 001 006 Disc cannot correctly be er I Bea he recognized a Delay between video and audio LW ORAN Even if disc is normal the Fig4 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 When recording images the DVD video camera GAL Prograns wwe recorder may avoid the portions of disc where recording is not possible due to dust scratches etc 4 CRAM It will pause llatsucha Recording one scene portion and automatically may produce multiple restart recording REC thumbnails This will cause recording to be interrupted for several seconds to several minutes and multiple thumbnails willbe created by one recording session as shown above In this case the recordable time on disc will decrease Be careful when removing the dis
128. he selected scene framed in red exists that scene will be deleted even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene Check the colors of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen 94 Disc cannot be removed Did you detach the battery or AC adapter charger before setting the power switch to POWER OFF Connect the battery or AC adapter charger set the power switch to amp VIDEO and then POWER OFF and remove the disc 41 46 DVD video camera recorder cannot be operated from remote control 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 36 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 36 Is there battery in the remote control Also check the polarities of battery The battery could be dead Try replacing it 35 Is the DVD video camera recorder powered Turn it on 46 Disc cover cannot be closed Is disc correctly inserted Was disc inserted from wrong direction Remove the disc and then reinsert it 42 Operating soundis heard cyclically This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and d
129. he status of scenes from the colors of 2 Use the joystick to select cursor and bargraph the desired scene OAT Prograns __ons t4 See Ihe a Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes AREE a E Yellow Blue Current cursor position HRR Range of scenes being PLAY ORAM Blue Blue selected Yellow tamis Red Red Scenes already selected 3 Hold down the SELECT e Pressing the gt II button after selecting scenes will play button for at least one AN Prograns_005 044 back only the selected scenes from the beginning of second Eleak i each Pe AJA You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range The selected scene willbe Hirt RAE To release multiple selection press the SELECT or O PLAY ORAM doubly framed in yellow button after step 4 and blue Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card Double frames in yellow and blue 4 Use the joystick to select thelastsceneintherange amp teuss nt you want and then press E ree the gt II button Peale J sal APR The thumbnails of scenes inthe specifiedrangewill Reg be framed in red and frame then selected When scenes up to this point are selected 96 Disc Navigation Menu FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation allows you to do the following scene Available
130. hed Is the DVD video camera recorder powered from AC outlet Check 6_ _ No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera recorder e Is DVD video camera recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable Unplug the PC connection cable e Does DVD video camera recorder stop atthe end of the scene to which wipe out was set and played back Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 146 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 on page 147 and later are arranged in alphabetical order Message Cause amp Troubleshooting IS ee page 1 Data errorin apart of Itis possible thatthe system cannot normally complete writing of file image file Repair data when power is turned off for some reason during recording or now editing deleting dividing or combining scenes or creating play list 2 Found error in image Selecting YES will automatically repair the video file but even if file Repair data now NO is selected the same message will appear when the DVD 3 Data error in all video camera recorder is turned on next time Do not remove the image file Repair all disc while the DVD video camera recorder is r
131. his The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera 26 card recorder Use another card JPEG file related to This message will appear when stills recorded on DVD RAM disc scenes are not found using a device other than this DVD video camera recorder are to be copied to card No card Insert a card 45 No card No card is inserted 45 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 8 RAM drive Do not remove the disc leave the DVD video camera recorder turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1 2 hours The disc has not been inserted f 42 Insert it 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 wi Pad f A 119 120 specifications a play list from which all registered scenes have been deselected will be deleted Photo cannot be Still image cannot be divided a 106 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 115 had already been stored Same scenes on Play e 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 99 Delete scenes program will display this m
132. hould never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed 8 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Caution Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel Q Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub ina wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 10 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the
133. iecccesreiriesrgacetesn Date Setup mnor o e na n ipi Defaults Srah ina e a S n i Delete edit Delete play list Delete scene Demo Mode 000 0 eeeeceeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeees Detail SCENE oo eee eee eee eee eteneeteeeeeees Dig Zoom Diopter control DISC stu utni ia Available aaeanoa aaa aa Capacity ornina nilalapit A aeth Finalize Disc s Eormmat aani aa aai eaa Handling aannaaien Protect maias Aa Update Control Info owe 126 DISC EJECT button z Disc guide ssssesessisenesrnseresrussarennenerrnnenernnsene Display aomanoigi nana ei Information LCD Scenes information Viewfinder seee iia Divide oi e ianen abcde DPOF ests aieia REAA DVD R DVD RAM Edit play ist siiani aad EIS aroan EXPOSURE button Exposure control nesese i External microphone jack sesser 53 Fade a a a e sins Ferrite core 3 Finalize DiS aaa FINE VIDEO Mode esceeseeeseeeeeeeeteeeee FOCUS Dutton dessini ea aine Format DISE senine e AAR Frame advance Frame back wi FULL AUTO button ooo cceeeeeesnteeeeees English G Go To during playback eee 69 Go To on Disc Navigation 0 0 123 H Hand straps Acciacca ih 33 l Information display mode uu ee 63 Infrared receiver sa Initial Setup ric eaveeeiecntesetearenetnecenveaveress L Language iosi nek A a h 91 Lens cap cs LOCK ea ni 108
134. ifying 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 114 TITLE Ev 9 2003 TITLE 9 2003 123456789 0 SPACE 123456789 0 SPACE ABCDEFGHIJKLM abcdefghijkim NOPQRSTUVWXYZ no rstuvwxyz AEIOUAELOUANO ter oud el oUane AEILQOUAEIOUG a eiova iobighs Enter Cancel Enter Cancel CHANGE m DELETE GEQSELECT CHANGE DELETE GEDSELECT v TITLE Po 912003 123456789 0 SPACE PROESSA EA OOay eLA A Gud a E E ee rt 3 Enter Cancel CHANGE DELETE GEDSELECT lt gt I RAM Play List WHAT IS PLAY LIST You can create a play list on this DVD video camera recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes Since the play list is not created by copying data you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list On the other hand deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording Example Program 1 recorded on September 27 2003 ne waki Program 2 recorded on September 30 2003 jo G Ala PN 2 Ceres eau N Ke e YO S Play lists of up to No 99 can be created and 999 sc
135. ill appear 120 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 Choose Switch on the PlayList menuscreen and then press the II button 4 Select the scene to be moved 5 Press the MENU button 6 Choose Scene Edit Move and then press the gt II button T The Move Scenes screen will appear If you aresure you wanttomove Thumbnail ET Move CENTER RETURN RAM the scene press the gt II button If you wantto change the scene to be moved you can change it on this screen 8 Move the 1 mark to the position where you wish to move the scene and then press the gt II button Select Insert Point 006 019 e hee tals FSA a Hed eal AeA CENTER CANCEL QRAM 9 The screen for verifying English move will appear Move Scenes Choose YES and then ii h gt Il button love scenes press the f 5 Choose NO to cancel 8 move After Yes or No setting the scene select screen will be restored Repeat steps 7 9 to move another scene 10 Press the O button to quit Note e If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II button in step 7 the submenu screen
136. ill 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 Donotuse the DVD video camera recorder ona tripod ina 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 The surface of the DVD video camera recorder will be slightly warm but this does not indicate a fault Screen on connected TV e Never leave the disc navigation screen still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera recorder is connected Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen
137. ill come out so that it can be held by fingers 2 Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks 3 Close the cover of card insertion block 45 Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images and also basic settings on DVD video camera recorder Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera Recorder TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER ON AND OFF While holding down the red button at the center of power switch set the switch according to each recording function Set to LJ PHOTO To record still on DVD RAM disc Set to amp VIDEO To record movie on DVD RAM or DVD R disc OWER OFF 7 EF Set to POWER OFF The DVD video camera recorder will turn off Set to C0 PHOTO To record still on SD memory card or multimedia card Power ON status During playback set the power switch to i VIDEO or L PHOTO when using disc or set it to PHOTO when using card Turn the switch while holding down the red button at the center of switch Z Y Mi L_JPHOTO SL voeo WER OFF Power switch 46 Note e Once you turn the DVD video camera recorder on to let it recognize the disc you can immediately record or play back by turning the DVD video camera recorder on again However if you remove the disc replace it or ifthe date changes after power is turned on it will take some time
138. ip fade in a particular manner If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera recorder and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera recorder the Disc Navigation may not appear normally If this happens use the Update Control Info function to update the data 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 5 Press the O button to quit 2 Press the MENU button Note e Besuretouse the AC adapter charger when updating the 3 Choose Update Control Info on the Disc control information so that the DVD video camera recorder is not turned off midway If updating of control menu screen and then press the gt II button ee information is interrupted by power off the control Prey Py information will not be updated correctly The screen for verifying Update Control Info e It may take time to update the control information if the will appear disc has many recorded scenes Pressing the LJ button on the screen for verification will restore the thumbnail display screen 4 Choose YES and then press the gt II button Update Control Info Update Control Info ECH v CENTER 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 126 FINALIZING DVD
139. isc e Further recording will not be possible on protected disc eee mene A akae E until the protection is released and then press the e button WAN Protect Disc AW Format Disc Erc fj Update Control Info CENTER RETURN QRAM 4 The screen for verifying protection will appear Prose De Ch VRS dth AWrite protect disc oose yan en NO press the gt II button ae CENTER Choose NO to cancel GAI Programs 001 019 protection 7 After YES or NO akc setting the Disc Aen e JE Navigation screen will Cz leit AP Eai be restored Cpu eip Disc protect icon 124 INITIALIZING DVD RAM DISC OR CARD FORMAT DISC FORMAT CARD If you want to erase all data on a recorded disc or card you can initialize it rather than delete the data Initialization is useful in this case since it takes less time than deleting all data The initialized disc or card can be used again 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Choose Format Disc or Format Card on the Disc or Card menu screen and then press the gt I button The screen for verifying Format Disc or Format Card will appear 4 Choose YES and then press the gt II button Choose NO to cancel initialization When using When using Card DVD RAM disc Format Disc Format Card
140. ith 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 License Agreement Article 1 Grant of License Hitachi Ltd grants you the following rights for the following products to be referred to as This Software hereafter that you have obtained with this Agreement a You may use This Software only ona 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 the following corporations and are protected by copyright laws in Japan and USA as well as by other intellectual property and international properties Name of Software Copyright Owners USB device driver for DVDCAM Hitachi Ltd UDF
141. kip The skip mark will disappear and skipping of the scene will be 2 Select the scene to be skipped 3 Press the MENU button released 4 Choose Scene Edit R Skip dth th Scene Note IP and tAENpreSSteE EA a Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping P 96 gt 1 button kco Era If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II WA Select H Combine button in step 5 the submenu screen will appear P 100 adi m f Detail J Divide 5 The SetSkip screen will Ralf Hove 0 CENTER RETURN RAM appear If you are sure you want to skip the selected scene press the I button If you want to change the scene to be skipped you can change it on this screen After skip setting the Set Skip screen will be restored Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes 6 Press the O button to quit A skip mark will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set ALI Programs 001 013 Skip mark Re eo tals RAE Het ARH 102 RAM ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS EDIT FADE You can add fading to the beginning and or end of scene There are three types of special effects English Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In Fade In White Wipe B W Fades in from white screen Fades in from black screen to Fades in from B
142. l blink Auto To start demonstration approx 3 minutes after turning the DVD video camera recorder on Off To set demonstration to off Start To start demonstration immediately Press the MENU button again The menu screen will disappear To stop the demonstration midway press the O button The demo mode will end when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off or the DISC EJECT button is pressed down pvifian HITACHI Inspire the Next 144 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 DVD RAM or DVD R disc inserted Is power switch set to amp VIDEO Is the DVD RAM disc in DVD video camera recorder write protected Release the write protect 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 Skip or search playback does Check 3 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 Check 2 No still can be recorded Still can be recorded only on DVD RAM disc SD memory card or multimedia card Check the following Is DVD RAM disc SD memory card o
143. l not appear depending on the disc or card inserted 161 English Major Specifications CCD DZ MV350E 1 4 inch interlaced DZ MV380E 1 3 8 inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ MV350E approx 800 000 DZ MV380E approx 1 020 000 Number of effective pixels DZ MV350E Movie approx Still approx DZ MV380E Movie approx 400 000 Still approx 960 000 340 000 340 000 Lens DZ MV350E F1 8 2 5 f 3 15 31 5 mm DZ MV380E F1 8 2 4 f 3 8 38 mm Filter diameter DZ MV350E 30 5 mm DZ MV380E 37 mm Focus Auto Manual Zoom Optical 10x 40x 240x with digital zoom added 40x for still Required minimum illumination 0 3 Ix When Low Light mode is selected Viewfinder 0 44 inch color TFT approx 110 000 pixels LCD monitor 2 5 inch color TFT approx 120 000 pixels Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type Shutter speed 1 60 1 4000 second movie Self timer recording Still recording only External microphone jack 3 5 mm stereo mini jack a plug in power type microphone cannot be used Recording mode Movie with sound Still with DVD RAM disc SD memory card MultiMediaCard Maximum DVD RAM disc approx 18 minutes XTRA recordable time approx 30 minutes FINE per side approx 60 minutes STD DVD R disc approx 30 minutes FINE approx 60 minutes STD Maximum numberof DVD RAM disc
144. lace The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed thumbnail on PHOTO Select a movie 101 scene Cannot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999 110 scenes CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills 28 99 Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card Card error has occurred Was the card formatted on PC Was formatting interrupted Format the card now midway When using the card on this DVD video camera recorder 125 choose YES and format it Card error has occurred The card may be damaged Use another card Formatting is not 26 complete Card error e The card terminals may be dirty Wipe off dirt and try the card again or use another card 26 Data other than still image may be included Use another card Carderrorhas occurred Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes Turn off Keep card inside amp the DVD video camera recorder with the card being used inside 41 46 restart connect the AC adapter charger and then power the DVD video camera recorder again Repair of scenes will be attempted Card full Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card No more recording on this card can be done Delete unnecessary 28 99 stills or use another card Card full Delete unnecessary stills and try the card or use another card 28 99 Cannot execute 148 Reference
145. lack and White Fades out to white screen vertical direction of screen screen to color screen Fades out from vertical Fades out from color screen to direction of screen to black Black and White screen screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button T Press the O button to quit 2 Select the scene for adding special effects The and or mark s will appear in the scenes for which special effects have been set 3 Press the MENU button AII Programs 005 013 A 4 Choose Scene Edit In effect a k Fade and then press the po ra vik Re RA a gt Il button gt id li Out effect 5 The FadeSet screen will appear If you are sure you want to add the fade effect to the scene press the II 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 it choose Enter and then Bee Wie Wp Bw press the gt II button Bone White Wipe BW enter ME To cancel setting choose Cancel After setting the Fade Set screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other scenes 103 When playing back Note e Setting fade will interlock with sound e If you set
146. lete 05 To delete selected scenes Select Start gt 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 To select all scenes To move the cursor to the first scene To move the cursor to the last scene Go To Pressing the O 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 100 RAM CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS EDIT THUMBNAIL The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded scenes Normally the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail If you set a vivid image to thumbnail you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail EF lh 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button T The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed will appear Choose dae tii YES and then press the 3 Press the MENU button Il button SS CENTER 4 Choose Scene Edit Thumbnail and then press the gt II button Choose NO to cancel switching of thumbnail
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148. lity Movie recordable time on one disc on single side when recording only movies Recording Disc used quality DVD RAM DVD R XTRA Approx 18 min No recording possible FINE Approx 30 min Approx 30 min 2 STD Approx 60 min 3 Approx 60 min 3 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 Transfer rate Approx 6 Mbps 3 Transfer rate Approx 3 Mbps Note e No movie can be recorded on SD memory card or multimedia card The movie quality mode can be changed for recordings on DVD RAM disc but not on DVD R disc If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures for a long time the DVD video camera recorder will get hot and the maximum transfer rate will be limited to approx 6 Mbps If a disc recorded in XTRA mode 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 27 English RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON DISC Number of recordable stills on one side of disc Up to 999 If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it movies can also be recorded on it RECORDABLE STILL PHOTOS ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality See page 86 for the setting of recordin
149. maining level Note The remaining level indicator may be displayed for an extended period and or may be displayed for a shorter period 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 free from the memory effect you do not need to completely discharge the battery before charging it When notusing the DVD video camera recorder for an extended period Itis 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 40 Store in cool dark place When you are not using the DVD video camera recorder remove the battery and store it in a 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 ina closed vehicle over 60 C Neglecting this could damage the battery Battery life The battery life varies gr
150. manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11 _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 12 13 14 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fallinto such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna orcable system This will prevent damage to
151. n recorded on this DVD video camera recorder Note See page 85 for movie quality mode When recording data from PC While the above messages are being displayed press the O button or when message Format the disc now appears choose NO and then press the gt I button However if data from PC has not yet been recorded the disc can be made usable on this DVD video camera recorder When inserting the disc into this DVD video camera recorder the same message will appear If you wish to use it on this DVD video camera recorder choose YES Note Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record data created using the application MyDVD of PC 43 REMOVING DISC 1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn the DVD video camera recorder off 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it In a moment the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly 3 Gently open the cover until it stops When the cover is fully open the disc will slightly come out from the disc guide and stop 4 Remove the disc Hold thetop round this of Round portion DVD Holder as showninthe illustration and gently pull it out Note Be careful not to touch the disc exposed portion when removing the disc 5 Gently push the section indicated PUSH CLOSE on the cover of disc insertion block to close the cover 44 Note e Itis recommended that you
152. n air warmed or cooled to water droplets could occur on the lens and or inside the DVD video camera recorder If condensation occurs donot 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 along time continuously asa surveillance camera monitor If you use the DVD video camera recorder for a long continuous period of time the temperature of DVD video camera recorder could exceed a limit and the recording playback operation could be slowed down In this case turn it off and wait for a while before using it again Do not turn the DVD video camera recorder off while the ACCESS PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking The ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card or being read from it At this time do not do any of the following so as not to damage the data Remove battery Disconnect AC adapter charger Plug or unplug PC connection cable Remove disc or card Subject DVD video camera recorder to severe vibrations o
153. n the DVD video camera recorder off when not in use 52 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 microphone and start recording For details on microphone see Major Specifications on page 162 To external microphone jack Note e If the AV S output cable is plugged in you cannot use external microphone 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 supplied from camcorder Atiaching Ferrite Core Although no ferrite core is attached in the illustrations of the cables in text be sure to attach the provided core to the external microphone cable using the following procedure 1 Open the cover of ferrite core 3 Close the cover of core taking care that it does not catch the external microphone cable 2 Attach the core to external microphone cable at a position approximately 5 cm from its end 53 English Recording Stills Note Recording of still images is possible on DVD RAM disc and card ACCESS PC indicator Power switch 1 Turn the DVD video camera recorder on When using DVD RAM disc Set the power switch to LJ PHOTO When using card Set the power switch to 0 PHOTO After the ACCESS indicator goes out perfo
154. ne and then use the same procedure as above to unlock the scene The lock mark will disappear and locking will be released Note e If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear P 100 e You can also select multiple scenes P 96 e When initializing the card the locked scenes will also be deleted DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED DPOF You can use DPOF to set print information including selection of the scenes to be printed so that you will be able to use it on a system conforming to DPOF Note DPOF stands for digital print order format DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills 1 Set the power switch to G amp PHOTO 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set 4 Press the MENU button 5 choose DPOF on the Scene menu screen and then press the gt II button DPOF ENTER RETURN D 6 The DPOF Set screen will appear If you are sure you want to set DPOF to the scene press the gt Il button f DPOF icon l If you want to change the scene to which DPOF is set you can change it on this screen T Use joystick to specify the number of prints and then press the gt II button DPOF Set 7119 F ra Tilt it up or t
155. ng gt Display of selected setup item Camera Functions Setup Program AE AAuto 2 fl White Bal ISRSpor ts Selection of setup items tH f EIS Portrait Options settable Camera I Dig Zoom I Spotlight Functions Setup BG I MIC Filter SSand amp Snow 6 Record Functions 16 9 Low Light Setup gt P N RAM Display of disc or card Date Setup CENTER RETUR 2 being used P 63 LCD Setup bf Initial Setup Functions settable Guide display Flow of Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function Camera Functions Setup Camera Functions Setup MIC Filter 16 9 CENTER m RETURN QRAM Program AE P 78 White balance P 79 EIS P 81 Digital zoom P 82 Microphone filter P 83 16 9 P 84 Not displayed when using card Recording Functions Setup Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Self Timer 0 ff Gf OSD Output Or n CENTER RETURN ORAM Movie quality P 85 The quality mode will appear when using card P 86 Self timer P 87 On screen information You can use the joystick on DVD video camera recorder to select various setting options in menu and designate them display output P 88 Press the MENU button MENU lt gt y
156. nother AV device such as TV RAM D R A CARD CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV S output cable to connect the DVD video camera recorder to a TV as follows To video audio input jacks AV S output cable Red provided z E If your TV has an S VIDEO input jack you can connect the S VIDEO plug to it Note Using S VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status e Before connecting make sure that the volume on TV is turned down Forgetting this may cause howling from the TV speakers e Insert the AV S output cable plugs into jacks straight Obliquely inserting them could damage the jacks Stereo Type with Stereo Type Monaural Type S VIDEO Jack S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO RO OL O RO aa Q S TTT Tt Tt white f TFYetow Red Yellow PA P Red White White 71 English RAM GED CARD VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to Note VCR whichever applicable Video input Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input 2 Turn the DVD video camera recorder on The image that the DVD video camera recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera recorder 3 Perform playback recording or editing You can perform playback editing or editing on Disc Navigation while
157. nstallation 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 differ from those in the figure B ReadneXP Notepad fe ES Fome ew Hep standard c after installing thts writing function For YF ie Sensing The windon s To write to Ov v wish to should yo t y9 417 activate the windows x rning on the Enable C v he OVD MULTI prive property when using ovD Rae c es and turn off the Enable CO recordi t setting Eno 9 If your PC uses Windows XP 98 Second Edition 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 10 InstallShield Wizard an InstallS heetd Wizard Complete The Insta SPueld Wied has successhly wstaind DVO RAM Dimm Gren you can ute the peoggaen pou raze smska your compare Fes wart tp resia my computer now Mo I well omstart emp corngadter Unie Remove any daks bom thew dives and then click Finish to complete setup Click 1 Ore your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional a message announcing the start for detecting device will appear Click Finish The detection of device will start after which it will take several minutes for PC to detect the device When detecting the device is complete a message th
158. o now you had to repeatedly press buttons With DVD you can simply play back this DVD video camera recorder and press the record button on VCR Creaie original DVDs on PC You can use a DVD R disc to create an original DVD using the provided software CD ROM The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player DVD ROM drive etc Original DVD being created Playback of DVD 13 English Table of Contents Important Information eee eens 2 For YOUP Salety assirian stinet daraan 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 dpisi aahei alarau 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS eeeeeees 4 Cautions When Using Cautions When Storing Suggestions and Restrictions 0 ceeeee 10 Read This First ccssccenestese eae nee 11 IAtFOCUCTION z nieee enanat aere aran irea aiaa 12 Table of Contents 0 cececeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeee 14 Checking Provided Accessories 0 000 17 Names Of Parts sei ididiin enidan 18 About This Manual 22 Discs and Cards kiaia nee 23 AVAILABLE DISCS 0 e ccceseeeeseeecseseceeseseeseeeeeees 23 INFORMATION ON DVD R DISC 0eeeeeeees 24 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER 24 HANDLING DISCS 25 AVAILABLE CARDS c csscssssssesessescsescsesseeeseees 26 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card 27 RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE VIDEO 27 RECORDABLE STILLS PHOTOS ON DISC 28 RECOR
159. o right To increase the number one by one Tilt it down or to left To decrease the number one by one After setting the DPOF Set screen will be restored Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set DPOF to another still 8 Press the O button to quit Note If you press the MENU button before pressing the gt II button in step 6 the submenu screen will appear P 100 e You can also select multiple photos P 96 e Ifyou specify the number after selecting multiple stills the same specified number will be set to all those stills e Up to 99 prints can be set for one scene The maximum number of settable prints on one card is 999 e This DVD video camera recorder may not recognize DPOF that has been set on another device Always set the DPOF on this DVD video camera recorder 109 English GAD GD CLD SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN SELECT Using the Disc Navigation menu screen you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes This function is useful when there are numerous scenes 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 5 choose Start gt Current Curr
160. o very ts compatibaty wih Windows XP Lol me whe ites testes is moona Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system eather immediately os in the future Microsoft strongly recommends thal you stop the sistallalion now and contact the hardware vendor for coltware that has passed Windows Logo testing STOP iratai Click 134 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER DVD RAM DRIVER The following explanation uses the screens for Windows XP Use the same procedure for Windows 98 Second Edition Me 2000 Professional to install the UDF driver 1 Open the UDF folder on the provided CD ROM 4 Check the contents of License Agreement If you and click setup or setup exe to start it acceptit click Yes The contents displayed on actual screen may differ from those in the 2 The driver setup screen will appear Click the figure Driver and Formatter Setup button Please cma thee lamang borne aganman oreh ay Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the seat of the agreement Es toe Satwye License Agpeemart inter to License Ageremert on marui ot a paper sheet ollached lo the product Mt you agee al d the pxagaghs press Yes to conire natalabon It you can not agea peats No to qut instalator Click Do you accept all the terms of the percedng License Agrermert I you choose No the setup wil clove To instal DVD RAM Dives you must accept this
161. oes not indicate a fault Some vibrations are felt or slight sound is heard from mechanism These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive This does not indicate a fault 160 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 POWER OFF to turn the DVD video camera reorder off 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 Note Do not press the reset button with undue force List of setting items Item Default Soa Camera Functions Setup Program AE Auto P 78 White Bal Auto P 79 EIS On P 81 Dig Zoom 40x P 82 MIC Filter Off P 83 16 9 Off P 84 Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode FINE P 85 Quality FINE P 86 Self Timer Off P 87 OSD Output On P 88 Date Setup Date Mode D M Y P 50 Date Set 1 1 2003 0 00 P 49 LCD Setup Brightness om P 89 Color Level CI P 89 Initial Setup Beep On P 90 Power Save Off P 90 Record LED On P 91 Language English P 91 Demo Mode Auto P 144 Some items wil
162. onth day Associated with the selected date display the time display format will also change as follows Display format Example of display 17 00 DMY 30 9 2003 5 00PM MDY 9 30 2003 PM5 00 YMD 2003 9 30 1 Press the MENU button 3 Use the joystick to select the desired date display Tor The menu screen will appear format and then press the e 0 gt II button 2 Use the joystick to choose as Date Mode on the Pate Setup The menu screen for ENTER STIR i Date Setup menu EE setting date will be screen and then press the F _ restored and the Date Mode has been gt I button changed as you designated QPENTER RETURN QRAM The options will appear 4 Press the MENU button to switch off the menu on the right of Date Mode The 0 mark will be screen 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 63 50 GD Gp Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD RAM or DVD R disc into this DVD video camera recorder ACCESS PC indicator Pressing REC once will start recording pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording Power switch 1 Turn the DVD video camera recorder on Set the power switch to amp VIDEO to
163. ormation display wm wy 0 e 00 REM EIS 3 0 MIN ORAM 17 FINE 30 9 2 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 This function is effective only during movie recording It will not work during still recording Note e The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off Although you can switch EIS between on and off during still recording the setting will be effective only during movie recording It is recommended that you specify EIS Off when using the DVD video camera recorder on a desk or tripod When EIS On is specified there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if EIS On is specified EIS may not operate correctly when a tele or wide conversion lens is used 81 English MAGNIFYING SUBJECT IMAGE DIG ZOOM When the zoom lever is moved to T control side with Dig Zoom 40x or 240x specified digital zoom will automatically kick in when optical 10x zoom range is exceeded You can set the digital zoom to 40x or 240x for movie recording or 40x for still recording 1 Press the MENU button choose Dig Zoom on the Camera Functions Setup menu screen and th
164. other holder piece marked SIDE A with thumb and middle finger into the warped hinge portion and warp it in the direction of arrows 4 Note e Handle the disc carefully so that no scratch dirt SIDE A mark side 4 Hinged portions Se or dust adheres to the recording playback surface e Be careful of drop or impact If you drop the Round DVD lo Holder the disc may pop out e Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force y WY e When not using the Round DVD Holder store it in case f Do not leave a bare holder as is 4 Approx 90 DISC CLEANING Use a soft dry cloth to lightly wipe off any dust dirt etc adhering to disc as shown in the figure Never use solvent Do not use thinner water anti static spray etc to clean disc Use soft cloth to clean from inner to outer circumference in axial direction 75 English Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera recorder Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause The Camera Functions Setup menu screen will appear Tilt the joystick up down to left or right to select a menu item and then press the gt II button to choose the option The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD RAM disc is used Some items will not appear when a DVD R disc or card is used or when no disc or card is inserted lt Interpreting screen for setti
165. oxy C Program Filee Sarse MyOVO Click 8 Click Finish and then restart the PC InstallShield Wizard InstallS heetd Wizard Comptete The Inata Shueld wead hat suncesshaly mstaiied MyOVD eke pon can aim Uhm py aen yena easel smelt poe congue Fes want to restart my Computer now No wail sestari my computer Intee Remove any disks hom thee chives and then click Fresh to complete setup Click Sonic Solutions Corporation which developed MyDVD recommends user registration of MyDVD inorder to offer appropriate support to customer The guide for user registration will appear when youstart MyDVD for the first time or you can do it any time by accessing the following URL http www mydvd com You will need the connection environment to the Internet for user registration 140 Note e If software that detects computer virus etc has been installed invalidate it e If your PC uses Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional set the user name to Administrator computer s manager or user name with equivalent authorization log on to PC and then install the software if you do not have authorization consult your system manager Contact the following for information on MyDVD Europe London Phone 44 20 7437 1100 http support sonic com login default asp You will need to perform customer registration US Phone 1 877 383 1124 http support sonic com login default asp
166. pensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents Copyright e Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera recorder using other digital analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright except for personal enjoyment Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations performances and exhibitions even for personal enjoyment 10 Read This First To guide you we ve included following six chapters The section on Setups explains how to set up the DVD video camera recorder battery and set the date time The section on Basic Techniques explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera recorder recording of movies still images external input and playback of recorded images The section on Advanced Techniques explains settings on this DVD video camera recorder for more advanced usage The section on Disc Navigation explains editing with Disc Navigation Refer to this section when finalizing DVD R disc and initializing DVD RAM disc The section on Installing Software explains the contents of provided CD ROM and how toinstall the software included Subsidiary Information includes an introduction to products sold separately proper cleaning and troubleshooting We want this manual to be as helpful as possible so itincludes two easy ways to find the information you need e
167. pprox 3 520 Approx 7 040 z z 512MB Approx 3 520 Approx 7 040 Approx 14 080 Quality Fie ste Application DZ MV350E DZ MV380E For DZ MV380E FINE Approx Approx When image 128 KB 512KB quality is Recording quality prioritized Capacity FINE NORM ECO NORM Approx Approx Standard 8 MB Approx 8 Approx 14 Approx 20 OK S84 KE 16MB Approx 22 Approx 35 Approx 50 ECO Approx Approx et 32MB Approx 50 Approx 80 Approx 110 prioritized quality will be 64MB Approx 100 Approx 160 Approx 220 slightly inferior 128MB Approx 200 Approx 320 Approx 440 See page 162 for the number of recordable stills 256 MB Approx 400 Approx 640 Approx 880 Note 512 MB Approx 800 Approx 1 280 Approx 1 760 No still can be recorded on DVD R disc Features of DVD Video Camera Recorder VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE This DVD videocamera recorder has numerous useful functions However the functions that canbe used will vary depending on whether DVD RAM disc DVD R disc or card is used Use the functions following the table below Camera Functions z Disc Card used Reference Function DVD RAM DVD R CARD page Program AE 78 White Bal 79 EIS x 81 Camera Functions Setup Dig Zoom 82 MIC Filter x 83 16 9 84 VIDEO Mode ya x 85 Fale ade dries Quality x x 86 ecord Functions Setup Self Timer y 37 OSD Output 88 Date Mode 50 Date Set
168. r To 90 restart recording in this case set the power switch to POWER OFF and then setit to VIDEO You can also specify Power Save Off to stop automatic power off Power cannot be turned off Detach the battery or AC adapter charger once and then press the RESET button of DVD video camera recorder Reattach a power supply to DVD video camera recorder before turning it on again 154 During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Recording starts but Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it 75 stops immediately Clean the disc If there is still no improvement replace the disc LCD screen is hard to Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted 89 see Stop recording and adjust the brightness Is the DVD video camera recorder being used outdoors Use the viewfinder When using LCD monitor adjust its angle so that 46 48 LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight Focus is not correct Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject 59 Focus manually Does MF appear The DVD video camera recorder is set to manual focus Focus the 58 subject manually or release manual focus Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor 47 Adjust the diopter control In cases other than the above set the power switch to POWER OFF and then set it to amp VIDEO LJ PHOTO or 0
169. r impact Violently open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator 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 147 Do not wipe the DVD video camera recorder case with benzene or thinner 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 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 The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high ina 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 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 yo
170. r xxxx and then consult your dealer Please read the manual e See 3 on page 153 4 ERROR xxxx Battery is almost empty Replace with a charged battery or use AC adapter charger to E 37 41 Replace it power the DVD video camera recorder Cannot combine scene Unless consecutive scenes are selected they cannot be combined 105 147 English Reference Message Cause amp Troubleshooting page Cannot combine Select only movies and combine them Deselect PHOTO 105 scenes Cannot combine Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined and then 105 multiple scenes combine them Cannot delete scenes This may occur when scene that was edited for division etc is to be deleted 105 Combine the divided scenes and then delete them Cannot execute This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move scenes Change display with Category VIDEO or PHOTO specified 128 category to ALL Cannot execute Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple Unselect multiple scenes were selected 96 scenes Cannot move scene in Scenes can be moved only on a play list program mode Create a play list and move the scenes on it 121 Create new PlayList CANNOT RECORD Are you using DVD R disc You cannot record still image on DVD PHOTOS R disc recordable of still images from PC Use DVD RAM disc to 23 record still images Cannot rep
171. r multimedia card inserted e Is power switch set to match the recording medium When using DVD RAM disc Set to J PHOTO When using SD memory or multimedia card Set to G4 PHOTO Is loaded DVD RAM disc write protected e When using SD memory card Is it locked 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 No operation can be performed because the ACCESS PC or CARD ACCESS indicator on this DVD video camera recorder remains lit or blinking After disc or card is inserted it takes some time until recording is possible Check 4 In the following cases it will take more time than usual until operation is possible When disc or card is removed and then reinserted e When date changes e g during the first recording of the day e When the temperature is greatly different from the status of previous recording e When disc with scratches dirt or fingerprints is inserted e When disc is subject to severe vibrations e 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 145 English No DVD video camera recorder Checks operation No image appears on the LCD Check 7 screen or in the viewfinder Is a fully charged battery attac
172. rd Capacity P 124 Format Card P 125 98 P 124 P 124 P 125 P 126 Scene DELETING SCENES DELETE 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Select the scene to be deleted 3 Press the MENU button 4 Choose Delete on the Scene menu screen and then press the gt II button 5 The Delete Scene screen will appear If you All Programs 005 014 et Pel er Lt wa Hirt ait Ar PLAY _ MDESELECT ALL QRAM L Scene to be deleted Scene Tt Delete Skar de le Copy 4 EJ Uff Select ENTER _ m RETURN RAM are sure you want to delete the selected scene press the gt II button If you want to change the scene to be deleted you can change it on this screen 6 The screen for verifying deletion will appear Choose YES and then press the P II button Choose NO to cancel deletion Delete Scene 30 9 2003 17 00 00 Scene No 005 elete scene NO CEMER After Yes or No setting the Delete Scene screen will be restored Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes T Press theDbutton to quit Delete Scene 005 013 KISS Ee eal ARH CENTER EXIT ORAM
173. recorder If another UDF driver has already been installed uninstall it and then install the UDF driver bundled on the provided CD ROM Uninstall the previous UDF driver by choosing Add Remove Programs or Add Remove Applications on Windows Control Panel 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 130 Contents on Provided CD ROM The CD ROM supplied with the DVD video camera recorder contains the following folders DYDGAMS CD ROM DYDMASES UDF USB2 gt ww a Ga AcrobatReader U Contains the installer for DVD MovieAlbumSE see page 137 for installation You can use DVD MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD RAM disc and create a 3D title Contains the installer for MyDVD see page 139 for installation You can use MyDVD to create a DVD Video disc from movies edited on DVD MovieAlbumSE Contains the installer for UDF driver see page 135 for installation Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on DVD RAM disc on your PC Contains the installer for USB2 0 driver see page 133 for installation Install this driver when using the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera recorder to PC If the USB terminal of your PC is USB1 1 use this driver Contains the installer for Acrobat Re
174. recorder is 41 127 charger powered by a battery Use the AC adapter charger for finalization Use AC adapter Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera recorder is charger powered by a battery Turn off power Ifthe AC adapter charger is unavailable in handy place remove the f 41 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 cannotbe No movie can be copied to card 107 copied to card Select stills and copy them to card Write protected A locked card or write protected disc is inserted Check card e Release the lock or write protect using the Card or Disc i DIE 26 124 Write protected Navigation menu Check disk 152 1 This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted do not repair the disc remove it and then use a soft dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it 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 If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD video camera recorder on from off with a disc loaded after recording on it choose repair If the repair message appears when recording and playback are no
175. recorder with its screen facing outside If the LCD monitor is tilted it cannot be closed to the DVD video camera recorder e Ifthe LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD video camera recorder no image will appear in the viewfinder 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 Tilt up down and to left right to select and then press II to designate 1 Turn the DVD video camera recorder on 5 Tilt the joystick to left or 2 right to select the digit Se Press the MENU button ou want to set in be Camera Functions Setup y d 7 Erra sequence Date Set 30 s2003 The menu screen will a CENTER GRETURN ORAM appear a eee Tilt the joystick up or 16 9 Off down to select the CENTER RETURN RAM number for current date time and then repeat step 5 to set the current date and time Date Setup Note 3 Use the joystick to choose Date Setup and then To stop date time setting midway press the O button Date Set ate Mode MENGN 1 1 2003 6 After setting the current E 0 00 g Date Set _ date and time press the gt 1I
176. rm the subsequent operation Still recording mode D ou REM 999 Number of recordable stills RAM 7 When using DVD RAM disc O ell REM 999 5 Still recording mode Number of recordable stills a 17 00 FINE 30 9 2003 When using card 54 2 Check the subject on the screen viewfinder or LCD 3 Press the REC button The DVD video camera recorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen when auto focus is selected The screen will be black and then the recorded still will be displayed When the II mark appears you can proceed with the next recording while DISC ACCESS or CARD ACCESS is being displayed you cannot proceed with the next recording 4 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn the DVD video camera recorder off Note e See Still recording quality on page 28 for details of stills on card Donotoperate 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 With DZ MV380E the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still Setting Video Flash see Note Introduction to Optional e The DVD video camera recorder automatically sets the a shutter speed between 1 800 and 1 30 second between Accessories on p
177. rmally possible with another disc and no condensation occurs and the disc is not dirty choose repair 2 e This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc In this case do not initialize the disc remove it and then use a soft dry cloth to clean the dirt before using it e This message may also appear when condensation occurs In this case do not initialize the disc turn the DVD video camera recorder off wait until it dries out and then turn it on again e Initialization will delete all data on disc 3 e This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc Remove the disc and then use a soft dry cloth to clean 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 153 English Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera recorder to normal do not attempt to repair it yourself but consult your dealer Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction oe Ue page Battery cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high charged 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 it Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter charger Unplug it 37 Has the battery been unused for a long time
178. rom 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 The DVD video camera recorder uses the VCR2 remote control code of Hitachi VCRs If you use a Hitachi VCR etc with remote control code set to VCR2 a VCR placed near the DVD video camera recorder will also be operated by the remote control To prevent this change the remote control code of the VCR Infrared receiver 36 Setting Up the Battery The DZ BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera recorder has not been charged at purchase time Charge it before using the DVD video camera recorder Note English e Be sure to use the DZ BP14S DZ BP14SW batteries for the DVD video camera recorder Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera recorder to malfunction or result in fire e Be sure to use the DZ ACS1 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 CHARGING BATTERY Use the provided AC adapter charger to charge the battery 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter charger 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter charger will light POWER and CHARGE indicators TEH POWER CHARGE mo Wy
179. ry from discharging needlessly Note Setting Content e To turn the DVD video camera recorder on again from automatic off activated by the power save function set On To engage power save the power switch to POWER OFF and then set it to i Off To cancel power save VIDEO LJ PHOTO or C PHOTO e The Power Save setting will not appear in the on screen 1 Press the MENU button information display choose Power Save on mutt Sats The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera recorder is turned off Power Save the Initial Setup menu screen and then press the gt I I button CENTER RETURN ORAM 2 Select On or Off and then press the II button 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting 90 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 x recording 2 D Cc w Setting Content On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera recorder is recording Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording 2 Select On or Off and then press the gt II button Recording indicator 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting Note e The Record LED setting will not appear in the on screen information
180. s effective only during movie recording If you set zoom to 240x when recording still 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 e If the zoom ratio is frequently changed at short intervals the recorded image will be unclear Zoom Out Recording in wide area Recording enlarged image I 0 Slao Zooming L REM3 0 MIN Zoom In In case of movie recording In case of still recording 56 240 x M Digital zoom range MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close up position You can shoot the subject x as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface magnifying the image to fill the screen 2 D c 1 Aim the DVD video camera recorder at the Note u subject and press the zoom lever to W control Zoom can be used but the subject may not be focused side 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 tele conversion lens or wide conversion lens to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide angle effect Use conversion lense
181. s with the following filter diameters DZ MV350E 30 5 mm DZ MV380E 37 mm 1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video camera 2 Remove the cap of conversion lens and screw recorder the lens into the filter thread of DVD video camera recorder until it stops Lens hood Conversion lens Z NaS A ae a Remove Attach With DZ MV380E you can use the optional conversion lenses e Tele conversion lens DZ TL1 For stronger telephoto effect e Wide conversion lens DZ WL1 For stronger wide angle effect Note 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 Whenaconversion lens is attached note that if you zoom in on a subject vignetting will slightly occur on the W wide angle control side the four corners of screen will be dim 57 RaM GED CARD Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen and automatically focuses on it If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject adjust the focus manually FOCUSING DURING RECORDING This DVD video camera recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen auto focus When the DVD video camera recorder is turned on auto focus will always be set Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on screen information e On T
182. se search button P 67 45 Play pause button P 66 40 DISC NAVIGATION button P 93 46 Forward skip button P 68 41 MENU button P 49 78 100 47 DISPLAY button P 70 48 Stop button P 22 66 95 49 DELETE button P 99 50 SELECT button P 96 The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera recorder 21 English 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 O button will be used in this text oco GD and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera recorder are unavailable with disc or card used Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use lllustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ MV350E and DZ MV380E are different the method of operating both models is identical The illustrations of DZ MV350E are used for the explanation in this text 22 Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media discs and cards that can be used on this DVD video camera recorder
183. shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat English Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care e TheLCDisa very delicate display device Do not press its surface with force hit it or prick it witha sharp object 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 and viewfinder The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology Among the total number of pixels approx 120 000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx 110 000 pixels for viewfinder 0 01 or less pixels may be missing black dots or may remain lit as colored dots red blue green This shows the limitations of the current technology and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording The LCD screen and viewfinder w
184. t Q Tiltand hold Scenes will be visually scanned forward Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the joystick when you find the desired Tilt and hold image Normal playback will start from that point RaM R Note e When you skip or search scenes from playback or playback pause the screen will be dark briefly e See page 145 if search playback does not operate normally GD Gp FRAME ADVANCE FRAME BACK SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback pause tilt the joystick Frame advance frame back or slow playback will start Q Tilt once Picture will advance one frame 2 Tilt once Picture will go back one frame Q Tilt and hold Forward slow playback 2 Tilt and hold Reverse slow playback After frame advance frame back or slow playback the DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status Note e In forward slow a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted e The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance frame back slow playback are as follows Frame advance and forward slow Approx 0 03 second Frame back and reverse slow Approx 0 5 second e No sound will be heard during search playback or slow playback 67 English SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene ol Tilt once To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back and start playback Oft Tilt once To ret
185. t operate normally When using disc Releasing the joystick will start continuous playback When using card When the joystick 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 129 RaM D R CARD JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT GO TO 1 Press the MENU button during playback 2 Choose the option point you want to go to and then press the gt II button Specifying the point to view 1 Choose Specify in step 2 above and then press the gt 1 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 Go To TOP A 4 o nacga 0 03 26 0 24 24 can T02 OTOP GEN PENER CANCEL Cursor Cursor position 2 Use the joystick to select the desired time of chosen point ot To select the start ol To select the end Q Press once To move the cursor in 10 second units 1 still units for card Hold down To move the cursor in 1 minute units 10 still units for card 0 03 26 0 24 24 60 T0 0 00 00 OTOP END ENTER CANCEL When the start of scene is selected Cursor at current image position Cursor at GO TO position Top
186. t the number of prints for each 109 97 English 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 pages 76 77 and 94 for how to interpret the screen Refer to pages indicated for details of settings When using DVD RAM disc Scene Delete P 99 im Edit P 101 Thumbnail P 101 Copy P 107 Skip P 102 Select P 110 Fade P 103 Detail P 111 Combine P 105 Divide P 106 Move P 104 Start gt Current P 110 Current gt End P 110 All P 110 Play list Switch P 116 Go To j Top P 123 Play P 117 W End P 123 Create P 115 Edit P 118 121 Title P 122 Disc Capacity Delete P 122 gD Protect Disc Format Disc Program Switch P 112 Update Control Info Play P 113 Title P 113 Category P 128 When using DVD R disc Others a Repeat Play P 128 Scene Select P 110 Start gt Current P 110 C Detail P 111 curent End P 110 All P 110 Program Switch P 112 Disc Capacity P 124 C Play P 113 D Finalize Disc P 127 Go To Top P 123 Others Repeat Play P 128 A C End P 123 ETC When using card Scene Delete P 99 m Lock P 108 DPOF P 109 Select P 110 Start gt Current P 110 Detail P 111 Current gt End P 110 All P 110 Go To Top P 123 Slide Show All P 129 a End P 123 i L ppor P 129 Ca
187. th this DVD video camera recorder you protect is made cannot release the write protect on this DVD video camera recorder asis Use the write protect setting toolon PC to release the write protect Disc full Cannot Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc or use another 99 execute disc Disc has no data This message will appear when the gt II button is pressed with a disc inserted on which no still is recorded It will appear if you z attempt playback or editing on Disc Navigation but will not appear if you press gt I on camera through image Disc has no PlayList Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored 116 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 99 105 cannot be added Combine several scenes or delete them Disc is not formatted e Has the disc been initialized on a PC Format the disc now Choose YES and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD video camera recorder Initialization will delete all data on the 125 disc e See 2 on page 153 DPOF is not set toa This message will appear when Slide Show DPOF is specified for 129 scene the card to whic
188. tive terminal facing up 3 Slide the cover to close it English Note The life of lithium battery is approximately one year If the battery is discharged no operation is possible with remote control Replace the battery Battery stopper REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery stopper slide the battery out Battery stopper Warning e KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS e IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT e BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY DO NOT RECHARGE DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE While pushing battery stopper Note e Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell Sony Panasonic Sanyo Toshiba CR2025 or Duracell DL2025 Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion e Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws Do not dispose of in fire e Do not short circuit the battery e Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers e Keep the battery in a dark cool dry place 35 Using Remote Conirol Note Point th t irolto the infrared receiver on e When using the remote control make sure that the CEE O O CORO EE eae infrared receiver on DVD video camera recorder is not the DVD video camera recorder The remote exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light If the controllable distance is up to 5 m infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light f
189. ttery attachment platform on DVD video camera recorder Power cable ETE gt To AC outlet AC adapter charger Note The AC adapter charger can be used around the world AnAC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your Hitachi distributor 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 41 English 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 willopen slightly 2 Gently open the cover by hand until it stops 3 Insert the disc in Round DVD Holder into the disc guide until it stops Note that the recording playback surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera recorder The orientation for inserting the disc into the disc guide is also predetermined Load the disc correctly referring to the figure below DISC EJECT button Disc cover PUSH CLOSE position e The disc exposed portion must face inthe same direction as the lens as shown in figure e The recording playback side must face the inside DVD video camera r
190. turn the DVD video camera recorder on After the ACCESS PC indicator goes out perform the subsequent operation 2 Check the subject on the screen viewfinder or LCD If using the viewfinder pull it out 3 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 4 When recording is finished turn the DVD video camera recorder off Note See page 145 when recording movie is not possible e See page 145 if it takes some time before recording is possible e See page 63 for on screen information display It is recommended that you use DVD RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the front of DVD video camera recorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked You can press the REC button immediately after the DVD video 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 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 91
191. u 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 Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life English 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 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 ora 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 com
192. u screen created on MyDVD will not appear on the DVD video camera recorder Also depending on the written contents the images may not be playable on the DVD video camera recorder In such cases use a standard DVD player to display the created menu e The following table shows the recordable time on 8 cm DVD R disc from MyDVD Movie quality mode of DVD RAM disc in DVD video camera Recordable time on 8 cm DVD R disc using MyDVD recorder STD Approx 40 minutes FINE Approx 25 minutes XTRA At least 18 minutes If Style created on MyDVD is a movie or there are many thumbnails the recordable time willbe less than that shown in the above table The following discs created on MyDVD cannot be played back on this DVD video camera recorder Discs containing slide show 1 Discs with no audio e Discs with audio longer or shorter than video 1 Cannot be created on MyDVD depending on the version Subsidiary Information Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to POWER OFF before cleaning this DVD video camera recorder Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry soft cloth to wipe dirt off When cleaning the LCD screen be careful not to use force scratch it or subject it to impact Doing such could cause a defect in the screen result in display unevenness or damage the LCD monitor lf dust adheres to the viewfinder lens remove it using a cotton s
193. up Date Set 49 Brightness 89 LCD Setup Color Level 89 Beep 90 Power Save 90 Record LED 91 Initial Setup Language 91 Demo Mode 144 Reset 92 Available x Unavailable 1 Except for XTRA mode 29 English Disc Navigation Functions Function Disc used Reference DVD RAM DVD R page Scene Delete x 99 Edit Thumbnail x 101 Skip x 102 Fade x 103 Combine x 105 Divide x 106 Move x 104 121 Copy x 107 Select Start gt Current 110 Current End 110 All 110 Detail ne 111 PlayList Switch x 116 Play x 117 Create x 115 Edit x 118 121 Title x 122 Delete x 122 Program Switch 112 Play rs 113 Title x 113 Go To Top 123 End s 123 Disc Capacity x 124 Protect Disc x 124 Format Disc x 125 Update Control Info x 126 Finalize Disc x KA 127 Others Category All x 128 VIDEO x 128 PHOTO x 128 Repeat Play On 128 Off 128 30 z Available x Unavailable Card Navigation Functions Function Reference page Delete 99 Lock 108 DPOF 109 Scene Select Start Current 110 Current End 110 All 110 Detail 111 Top 123 T GoTo End 123 Capacity 124 carg Format Card 125 e All 129 Slide Show DPOF 129 RECORDING ON DISC Youcan use both8cm DVD RAM and DVD R discs on this DVD video camera recorder for
194. urn to the first image of the scene being played back and start playback ol Tilt and hold To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes starting from the scene following the scene being played back When the desired image appears release the joystick Playback will start from that point 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 joystick Playback will start from that point ot Tilt and hold PLAYING BACK STILLS Tilt the joystick up or down during playback to quickly play back stills in sequence Ol Tilt once To display stills one by one forward 1 Tilt once To display stills one by one backward 68 RaM I R Portion being played back Tilt down twice Tilt up twice Tilt up once Tilt down once Portion being played back Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice Tilting up the joystick 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 Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD video camera recorder to the playback pause status at the last image e See page 145 if skip playback does no
195. utton to end Disc Navigation AII Programs 001 014 oo ell yal e gi ele ae fee HN oI re gt Pi RR Eal gm say o1da0 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene The selected scene will be framed This is called a cursor 3 Press the gt II button Playback will start from the selected scene Note Tilting the joystick to left or right will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene Tilting it up or down will move to preceding or following page GATT Programs 0017014 ATT Programs 007 014 gt Peake 11a Se ale Le EN A 3 Efi ENE I fk salt Pa Up or Dew Ea alt APR ES ii EPLAY QRAM Left or Right PLAY QRAM When playback ends The DVD video camera recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene Pressing the O or DISC NAVIGATION button will restore the Disc Navigation screen When the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes the Disc Navigation screen will automatically be restored Playing back stills A still will be displayed for approx 3 seconds When playing back stills on card playback will stop after each still pla
196. wab etc Do not rub the lens with force Doing so could scratch the lens Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera recorder case The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate Wipe off dirt on the case with a moist cloth which has been completely wrung out When using chemical cleaning cloth follow instructions for use 143 English Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera recorder has versatile functions including special effects Referring to the procedure on page 41 connect the DVD video camera recorder AC adapter charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera recorder from AC outlet 1 Press the MENU button Note e You can press the DISC NAVIGATION button to stop 2 Choose Initial Setup demonstration midway The Disc Navigation screen will Demo Mode and then Toye appear e If you choose Auto the demonstration will not start if a r disc is loaded with the power switch set to amp VIDEO or if Demo Mode J PHOTO or a card is loaded with the power switch set to C PHOTO press the gt II button 3 Use the joystick to choose CENTER RETURN Q RAM the desired option and e The demonstration function will not work when the DVD then press the gt II video camera recorder is connected to PC button e While the demonstration is being given the recording indicator wil
197. will notclose Never try to forcibly close the cover This could cause damage Reinsert the disc properly e 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 playback side facing the inside See Trouble Messages on page 147 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 I button between messages When recording on this DVD video camera recorder When final message Format the disc now appears choose YES and then press the gt II button The disc will be automatically formatted When formatting is complete DVD R disc Video mode cannot be changed will appear See page 150 Press the gt II button to erase the message Once formatted a DVD R disc can no longer be Format Disc Disc is not formatted If it formats it becomes possible to use for camera English Q NEXT_ CANCEL M Format Disc However when you record from PC connection terminal please do not format QNEXT_ CANCEL M Format Disc A Format the disc now YES ENTER changed to a disc for PC even if it has not bee
198. written Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some time for the playback image to appear Donotoperate 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 Notes when playing back stills on card e This DVD video camera recorder can play back image data 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 thumbnails in the figure meaning the image is unplayable All_scenes 116 Rake e _ AY A a Fig 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 When playing back a still Playback will appear Stills with a large number of pixels will take some time to appear GD GD EoD PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function P 69 or Disc Navigation function P 93 to play back from the start of disc or card SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback tilt the joystick to right or left and hold it Search playback will star
199. y charged battery with no zoom operation etc The reference for DVD video camera recorder recordable time with fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes For DZ MV350E Video quality DVD RAM disc DVD R disc mode neve eae approx 125 min ia approx 100 min ii PEA approx 125 min approx 125 min LCD monitor approx 100 min approx 100 min pep P approx 145 min approx 145 min LD moniter approx 115 min approx 115 min For DZ MV380E Video quality DVD RAM disc DVD R disc mode XTRA When using viewfinder amp PPrOx 115 min When using LCD monitor 2PP Ox 95 min K FINE When using i r viewfinder approx 115 min approx 115 min When using i i LCD monitor 2PP OX 95 min approx 95 min STD When using i viewfinder approx 135 min approx 135 min When using approx 105 min approx 105 min LCD monitor 3 The XTRA mode can be set only when a DVD RAM disc is used The time is only for reference It will vary depending on recording contents Withoutany extraordinary operation such as zooming 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
200. yback N Pi Playback pause Note Press the gt II button to temporarily stop playback Pressing gt II again will start from that point e If you press the gt II button after playback of the last scene on disc finishes playback will start again from the beginning of disc Pressing the O button will always restore the Disc Navigation screen e With playback on Disc Navigation you can select desired scenes for playback and skip unnecessary scenes e When playing back a still with a large number of pixels on card Playback will appear and it will take some time for the still to appear 95 English SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene To cancel a selected scene select the scene to be cancelled and then press the SELECT button 3 Press the SELECT button once To cancel all selected scenes press the O button Note The selected scene will be framed in red and Although scenes can be randomly selected playback yellow will always start from the lowest scene number SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button Note e You can know t

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