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ñol Instruction Manual DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A/DZ-BX37A/DZ-BX35A DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R +RW Français DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A/BX35A Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely
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THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
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operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more
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information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth
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water or oil! • 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 surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate
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disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on. Do not use the DVD video camera/ , use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between
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unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being powered could cause
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malfunctions. Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery attached or storing it 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
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the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/ out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use. HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs Discs removal slot of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may be hot. ●Storing discs • When storing disc, replace it in the
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DVD-RAM/DVDRW/+RW disc. • The section on "Connecting to PC" explains the contents of provided CD-ROM (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, and troubleshooting. We want this manual
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and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-GX3300A are used for the
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for Power Supply 26 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 26 Setting Up the Battery 27 CHARGING BATTERY 27 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 28 REMOVING BATTERY 28 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 30 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 30 Turning DVD Video Camera
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Setting Up Record Functions 61 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE). 61 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD 99 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC 100 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY 100 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVDRAM/DVD-RW
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Disc using PC.. 129 Uninstalling Software 130 Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC 131 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 132 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 132 POWER SUPPLY 132 Trouble Messages 133 Troubleshooting 139 System Reset 147 Major Specifications
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Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video
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22) When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 7 Optical 10× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only) Optical 15× zoom lens (for DZ-GX3100A only) Optical 25× zoom lens (for DZ-BX37A/BX35A only) (p. 51) 14 8 Lens hood (for
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/PC indicator (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/ BX37A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35A only) (p. 7, 41, 42) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 28
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FINALIZE button (p. 102) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 29 FOCUS button (p. 53) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 30 MENU button (p. 49, 80) Press designate an option from the menu. 43 Tripod threaded hole Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to
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79) 50 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 67) 51 DISPLAY button (p. 47, 74) 52 ZOOM T button (p. 51) 53 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 51) 54 ZOOM W button (p. 51) 55 Reverse skip button (p. 72) 56 Forward search button buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. 19
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recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you
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battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R terminal facing down. 3 Slide the cover to close it. 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
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. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied
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record, the finalized disc must be unfinalized. *6: The provided software is used. *7: Finalize the disc when editing/playing back on PC. *8: The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with a +RW. *9: DZ-BX35A cannot be connected to a PC. 23
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playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc. • If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A and not finalized
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• Do not disassemble card or modify format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF. • Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD video software (generally available) to completely delete the data on it. It is user
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Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video
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use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX3300A/GX3200A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS3 AC adapter/charger to
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DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery. ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video
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no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A/ BX35A XTRA
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/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
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to start because it must recognize the disc again (see "Troubleshooting" on page 139). • It will take some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on. • When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function will work
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this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot. 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 no image appears in viewfinder, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 139
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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 6 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in
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RETURN recorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly. Off: To cancel power save. Note: • To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from automatic off activated by the
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start if a disc is loaded with the power switch set to "O" or "N", or a card is loaded with the power switch set to " P". • The demonstration function will not work when the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC (DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A only). • While the demonstration is being given
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"or "EVF Brightness". 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen. 2 Use the d/c buttons for adjustment. Press d : The screen
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RETURN the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "Color Level". Note: • The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen or viewfinder is changed, the brightness or density of the
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/recorder will automatically recognize the disc: While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the power supply, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact. Push the shaded portion. When removing the disc: While pushing down the center portion of turntable
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battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to "Troubleshooting" See "Trouble Messages" on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is
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English Inserting and Removing Card 1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. 4 Note: • Always close the cover of cart insertion block: Placing the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk, etc. with cover open could damage the cover. 40
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" on page 139 when recording movie is not possible. • See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 if it takes some time before recording is possible. • See "Troubleshooting" on page 139 if the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate. • See page 44 for on-screen information display. • While the
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auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 53). • See "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS" on page 152 for details of photos on card. • See "Troubleshooting" on page 141 if recording photos is not possible. • Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause
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standby status: • No disc or card is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder. • The loaded disc or card has no remaining free space. • The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed. • The power switch is set to "N" when using a DVD- RW/DVD-R/+RW. • During playback. • An unusable disc or card is
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for details. e 2. Program AE k 3. White balance n 4. EIS o 5. Manual Focus m 6. Backlight compensation 7. 16:9 mode 1. Recording mode 13. Zoom 14. : It is different from the actual display. p 8. Microphone filter 9. Video flash 10. Self-timer 11. External Input 12. Recording status Movie recording
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) 11. External Input (p. 65)*1 L IN S IN : AV input : S-VIDEO input 12. Recording status n : During recording m : During recording Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×*5) Y (Digital Zoom: 500×*6 only in movie recording mode) 14. Exposure correction (p. 55) No display : Auto : Manual
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-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder N* : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder * Includes DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A and not finalized. : +RW
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battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink. The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user will blink to inform you of the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. When the LCD monitor
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as the lens: Screen display symbol Description Operating status/ warning message X • A write being made with a DVD-RW/DVD- N R/+RW disc used. • An unusable disc is loaded. Battery remaining level • During . • Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes
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for experts • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers ●Operating Menu The Full Menu will appear if you press the MENU button. You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Full Menu and designate them. Press the
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signal or S external signal. *7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in "N" status, or "P" status. *8: Displayed only when input selection is set to camera. Date Setup Da t e Se t up Da t e Se t Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y ENTER RETURN Date setting (p. 33) Display format (p. 33) LCD/EVF Setup LCD / EVF
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digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A, or optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3100A or optical 25-power is exceeded on DZ-BX37A/BX35A). You can zoom up to 500-power on DZGX3300A/GX3200A; up to 800-power on DZGX3100A; up to 1,200-power on DZ
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0.5 mm for DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX3200A/BX37A/BX35A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100A (see page 132). 1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video camera/recorder, and
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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. 53
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English Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 53): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in
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English 12/3 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. VOL. The exposure
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to Optional Accessories" on page 132. You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 132): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A. Note: • The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder
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even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • When recording in a dark area, an after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod . Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark
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you use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 53). 4 Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180º so that it faces the same direction as the lens: The LCD monitor will light white. ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video
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operate depending on the recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (p. 51). In
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is specified: Firmly hold the DVD video camera/recorder with both hands. • EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wideconversion lens is used. • EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A. RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) See page 51 for
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quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, the "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change even if the disc is replaced. • When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the setting on movie quality
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when the wide-screen mode is "on" and "off". "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) When using DZ-GX3300A "16:9 Off" specified (aspect ratio 4:3) When using DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A 1 Press the MENU button, choose "16:9" on the "Record Setup Functions" menu screen, and then press the
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TV instruction manual for this switching. • When using a video selector, the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode. • When the power switch the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set "TV aspect type" (p. 105) to 4:3 and view the images. * The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any
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camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 109 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. Setting CAMERA LINE S LINE Content Usually select this option To input
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-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for recording image with movement. The DZ-BX37A/BX35A cannot receive any externally input signal. Recording format Frame Field Details of setting
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the AV/S input/output cable to use the external microphone. • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this DVD video camera/recorder.) • Connecting an external microphone will switch off the built-in microphone. • The DZ-BX37A/BX35A
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in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc or card is used, but the operation is the same. • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 31). Before You Begin • When using disc: Set the power switch
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the cursor is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will display the operating guide. • If no disc or card is DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc - DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than DZGX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A
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cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the f or e button will move to preceding or following page. ●When playback ends: The DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene. Pressing the C or DISC NAVIGATION button will Playback
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. • Image data recorded on another DVD video camera/ recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback image to appear. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while
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one frame. Hold down c : Forward slow playback. Hold down d : Reverse slow playback. After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status. Note: • In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted. • The intervals for
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played back will return to the start of the scene preceding that being played back. Note: • If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the beginning of the located scene. • Pressing the e button in the last scene on disc
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units for card) • Hold down: To move the cursor in 1-minute units (10-still units for card) 3 Press the A button to enter the selection. The DVD video camera/recorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status. Pressing A again will start playback. To cancel the "Go To
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Play List No.*3 Program or Play List*2 When using card: Scene No. File name Slide Show*5 003 100-0003 Recording mode*1 Lock*5 Playback operation*6 *1 O (VIDEO) or N (PHOTO) with disc; Only E (PHOTO) with card. *2 Program or Play List. *3 Number of program or play list being played back (not
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English SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
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of further operations. Functions Available DVD video camera/recorder is directly played back on a DVD recorder/player or read into PC, the set effect results will not be reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the set effect results, connect both devices using the AV/S input/output cable
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) Repeat Play (p. 104) TV type (p. 105) *3 DVD-RAM only Go To Disc Top (p. 99) End (p. 99) Finalize Disc*4 Format Disc Protect Disc Capacity Update Control Info. *4 DVD-RW (VR-mode) only (p. 102) (p. 99) (p. 100) (p. 100) (p. 101) All VIDEO PHOTO On Off (p. 104) (p. 104) (p. 104) (p. 104
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87) Program Go To Switch (p. 89) Play (p. 90) Top (p. 99) End (p. 99) Disc Finalize Disc (p. 102) Unfinalize Disc*5 (p. 103) Format Disc*5 (p. 99) Capacity (p. 100) *5 DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW only Others Repeat Play (p. 104) TV aspect type (p. 105) ●When using card On (p. 104) Off (p. 104
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/ DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part (see page 80). • If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the disc or card will be recommended (see page 99). • If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the remaining free space
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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. 80
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in step 3, the submenu will appear (see page 80). • With fade effect, the "IN" effect of the first video in the selected range and the "OUT" effect on the last video will be attached to a combined scene. • Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot be combined: Create a play
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out have been set. "In" effect "Out" effect PLAY Note: If a disc on which fade has been set on scene with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set fade will not be reflected (see Note on page 76). You can
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pressing the A button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (p. 80). • If a disc on which skip has been set on scene with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set skip will not be reflected (see Note on page 76). 83
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its thumbnail: Release the skip setting of the scene to change the thumbnail. • If a disc on which thumbnail has been set with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set thumbnail will not be reflected (see Note on page 76). If
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English COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) 13 1 Set the power switch to "O" or "N". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button when you recorded still on disc. • Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder may not be copied normally. If you want to change the still to
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SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) 3 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 "P". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. ●To unlock the scene: Select the locked scene, and then use the
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English 12/3 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this "Select" function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Choose "Select" on the "Scene" menu screen. 2 Point the cursor at
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may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • If multiple scenes have been selected, the File system) is a unified image file format for video cameras: Image files can be commonly used for all digital devices that conform to DCF. • Pressing the
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Recorded on September 10 5:20PM Still 8:00PM 12/ SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as "programs" for each recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific
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English PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose "Play" on the "Program" menu screen, and then press the A button. 12/ 4 Select the program to be played back, and
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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. ●Characters available for entering title You can use the SELECT button
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LIST"? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded the MENU button before pressing A in step 5, the submenu will appear (p. 80). • If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation of new play list may not be possible: Delete
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English SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) 1< Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 4 Use the "Select Playlist" screen to select the play list you
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English ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1< 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/ c/A buttons to choose "Edit" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the A button. PlayList Sw i t c h Play Create Ed i t Ti t le Del e te ENTER RETURN
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English 1< DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Press the A button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 - 4 on page 94. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. 5 Press the C button: The screen for
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English 1< 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. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. 5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen, and then press the A
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English ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) 1< When using DVD-RAM, you can move scenes only by specifying "Category: submenu screen will appear (p. 80). • Only scenes on play list can be moved. • When using DVD-RAM, scenes can be moved only when "Category: All" is specified (p. 104). If you want to
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English CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) 1< 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. 5 The screen for verifying exit will
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to delete any recorded contents. Before using a DVD-RW/+RW on this video camera/recorder, you must format it. Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during initialization
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DVD video camera /recorder: Use the original device that protected the disc to release the protection. Choose "YES", and then press the A button. Choose "NO" to cancel protection. After "YES" or "NO" setting, the Disc Navigation screen will be restored. 12/3 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE
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to update the data. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating control information, make sure that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted
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RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is
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RW (VF-mode)/+RW (DISC UNFINALIZE) You can unfinalize the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder so that additional recording can be done on it. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to choose "
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one of the following 3 methods to release: • Choose "Off" in step 4 above. • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off once. • Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc. Note: • Press the C . • Repeat playback will not function when playback is instructed from the recording pause status. 104
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A button. 4 Choose "4:3", and then press the A button. SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) 3 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
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a TV CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO input jack* To video/audio input jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the
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1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to "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
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You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. Note
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adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with the DVD video camera/recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". * The remote control is not provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A
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copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of digital satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD video camera/recorder is present - even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard
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(dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: Signal flow To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO input jack of VCR, etc
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12/3 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A) Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using the PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software. The provided CD-ROM
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256 MB (512 MB or more is recommended) • HDD: Free space needed for installation: Approx. 200 MB Free space of at least 1 GB is needed on startup disc before installing software. • Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases: - When connected via USB hub - Multiprocessor is not supported. •
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license agreement", and then click "Next". Click 6 Choosing the installation destination: If you do not wish to change the folder in which the software is installed, click "Next". If you wish to change the folder, click "Change", designate the installation location, and then click "Next". Click
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In this case, follow the instructions on screen to install Direct X. Click Important information for customers who use Easy CD Creator 5 made by Roxio Corporation: If ImageMixer 3 provided with this DVD video camera/recorder is installed, Easy CD Creator 5 may not operate normally. The screen shown
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"I agree". * With the provided software for Macintosh, the language used with OS will automatically be installed. Setting language when installing 5 Choosing the installation destination and type of installation: Follow the instructions on screen for operation: Installation will start. 6 After
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: • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc
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• Ejection of disc using DISC EJECT button on DVD video camera/recorder • Power off using power switch A disc loaded in the DVD video camera/recorder can be ejected by operating the PC. • The disc and SD memory card can be replaced even though the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off or it is not
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cannot be removed. Note: • When writing images edited on PC to a brand-new DVD-RW, do not format the disc on DVD video camera/ recorder. • Some vertically installed and slot-in type drives on PC cannot accept an 8 cm disc. • An adapter that converts 8 cm CD to 12 cm diameter (for 8 cm CD) cannot be
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then unplug the PC connection cable. When using Windows® 2000 Professional, installing Windows® 2000 SP3 or later may resolve the problem. Ask your PC manufacturer or Microsoft Corporation how to get Windows® 2000 SP3. Click [When using Macintosh] When removing the DVD video camera/recorder from PC
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3 allows you to capture the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC, edit the video file, and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR using the video file. The following shows the basic operation of ImageMixer 3. Refer to the electronic instruction manual that can be read on PC for detailed
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screen for choosing the device to be read will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVD CAM". A list of devices that are built into or connected to PC will appear: Choose "Hitachi DVD CAM", and then click "Import". Click 6 Use the ImageMixer 3 Video Editor screen to select a title/chapter you wish to play back
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viewed on DVD recorders/players. * A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert a disc with the recorded images to be saved into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a USB port of
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menu at the top of screen, and then click "Import". Click Clicking "Theme" or "Set title menu" will allow you to change the design of DVD-Video menu. Choose the type of disc to be created (8 cm/ 12 cm/2-layer) using [Set] - [Configuration]. • To import multiple chapters, click the desired chapters
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the cover following the message instruction. • If the disc contains a video file that does not conform to DVD-Video format, the video will be re-encoded, resulting in deterioration of image quality. • If you execute "File" - "Save project", the halfway operation status can be saved as a project
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imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX to create a DVD-Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R). The following shows the basic operations of Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2. Refer to the electronic instruction manuals that can be read on PC for detailed instructions of Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2
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disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open so that you can replace the disc. To import photos recorded on DVD-RAM, click the PHOTO images on ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, set the video saving format to "Program stream". • When importing the images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode), you can use
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have been deleted, the cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/ recorder will open. Close the cover following the message instruction. • If the disc contains a video file that does not conform to DVD-Video format, the video will be re-encoded, resulting in deterioration of image quality
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: • Normal playback may not be possible depending on the disc recorded status. ●Handling photos Photos are recorded on a DVD-RAM or SD memory card in this DVD video camera/recorder in JPEG format: Use the application that conforms to the JPEG images. The following shows how to import photos into PC
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/Receipts/ImageMixer for DVDCAM.pkg Note: • "User" will depend on the login user name. • Administrator authority is required for uninstallation. ●PC Software Support Center number PIXELA CORPORATION +1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html 130
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DVD video camera/recorder to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. Use a reference of approx. 30 minutes at approx. 86°F (30°C) or less for operation when connecting the DVD video
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Video flash (DZ-FLH3)*1 Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)*2 Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)*2 Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX3200A/BX37A/BX35A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100A) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. *1 Unavailable for DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A
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one hour). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when repairing data: Repair is not possible using a battery. If a battery has been attached, turn the power - switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be
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RW disc (recordable of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images. 23, 152 CANNOT RECORD VIDEO This message will appear when the REC button is pressed with the power switch set to "N" or "P". 42 Cannot replace The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed. thumbnail on PHOTO
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. occurred. Formatting is not 25 complete. Card error has occurred. Keep card inside & restart. Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera
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Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Keep disc inside & restart. Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video 26 camera
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Please • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW replace disc or format disc. disc to be repaired. Initialize power failure, etc. Choose "YES" if you wish to be sure 102 finalizing is performed. It is unrecordable on this card. The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video
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replace disc. used on this DVD video DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalization. 26, 102 Use AC adapter/ charger. Turn off power. Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery. If the AC adapter/charger
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). 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 Reference page Battery
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it to "O". You can also specify "Power Save: Off" to stop automatic power off. Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press off. the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again
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replace the disc. Is some other AV device directly connected to the video/audio input/output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder? If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV selector, the video when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. Remove
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DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly? Check the connections. Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? momentarily interrupted. Clean the disc. Poor playback picture. Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and recorded? The problem
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Cause and Correction No drive icon appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. on PC. Check the power supply. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Make sure the
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Clean the disc. DVD drive built into PC This problem may be solved if you update the DVD editing/ cannot be used after the creating software of your PC. provided software has been installed. Error appears when starting DVDImageMixer 3. Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms
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could be dead: Try replacing it. Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered? Turn it on. Is disc correctly inserted? Was disc inserted from wrong direction? Remove the disc and then reinsert it. Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 147
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battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead some time until of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn recording is possible. the DVD video Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? Unplug the PC connection cable. • Does DVD video camera/
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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 "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. Note
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34 Power Save Off p. 34 Record LED On p. 35 Language English p. 34 Demo Mode Auto p. 35 *1 "60x" will appear on DZ-GX3100A; "100x", on DZ-BX37A/BX35A. *2 Not displayed on DZ-GX3300A when the optional video flash is attached to it. Not displayed on DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A. • Some
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mm Auto/Manual Optical 10× (DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A), Optical 15× (DZ-GX3100A), Optical 25× (DZ-BX37A/BX35A) 40× - 500× (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A), 60× - 800× (DZ-GX3100A), 100× - 1,200× (DZ-BX37A/BX35A) with digital zoom added, 40× (DZGX3300A/GX3200A), 60× (DZ-GX3100A), 100× (DZ-BX37A/BX35A) for still
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(DZ-BX37A/BX35A is provided with video/audio output x 1), External microphone input ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-BX37A/BX35A), PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 (Not equipped with DZ-BX35A) Battery system Lithium-ion Power consumption When recording with LCD monitor off (DVD-RAM
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AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable (DZ-BX37A/BX35A is provided with AV/S output cable), Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX35A), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-GX3100A/ BX35A), Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable, DC
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recorded on card: File size Quality DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A/ BX35A External input DZ-GX3300A/ GX3200A/ GX3100A Application FINE Approx the FINE quality in "P". Note: • No still can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc. • Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes
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400 Approx. 600 1 GB Approx. 600 Approx. 800 Approx. 1,200 For DZ-GX3200A Recording quality 32 MB FINE Approx. 29 NORM Approx. 38 ECO Approx. Approx. 1,000 Approx. 2,000 Approx. 1,500 Approx. 3,000 For DZ-BX37A/BX35A Recording quality 32 MB FINE Approx. 180 NORM Approx. 240 ECO
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CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: Models: Trade Name: DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZ-GX3300A/DZ-GX3200A/DZ-GX3100A/DZ-BX37A/DZ-BX35A HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
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adapter/charger 26 ACCESS/PC indicator 41, 42 Add (edit 95 All programs 89 Auto (program AE 57 Autofocus 53 AV input/output jack 106 B Backlight correction 55 Battery Attaching to DVD video control 32 Disc Available 24 Finalize 102 Format 99 Handling 9 Protect 100 Update Control Info
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scenes (submenu 96 Switch 93 Title 98 Portrait (Program AE 57 Power Save 34 Power switch 31 Program 89 Play 90 Switch 89 Title 90 Program AE Slide Show 105 Sports (Program AE 57 Spotlight (Program AE 57 STD (VIDEO Mode 61 Submenu 80 Switch (play list 93 Switch (program 89 T Tele
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the past. License Agreement ■ Grant of License • Hitachi, Ltd. nonexclusively grants you the right to install this If you duplicate this program and its accessories without permission, or fail to comply with program will be free from interruption or error during its operation. Under no circumstances
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, DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products, AC Adapter Charger software, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of Limited Warranty Registration Hitachi. C. Unpacking, set-up or installation, (for your records) adjustment of customer operated controls, user instruction
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Home Electronics Division ("Hitachi,") warrants this component in duration as stated below: • DVD Products • VCR Products • 90 DAYS LABOR (Carry-in) • 1 YEAR PARTS (Except Battery) • CAMCORDER Products For information concerning repairs, operation, • AC ADAPTER CHARGER technical assistance or
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America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi limited warranty, but would assist us in developing better services and programs for our customers." (Please print or type) Model No. Serial No. Date of purchase Customer Name
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Register your product on-line at hitachi.com/tv or mail this portion to the following address Attn:Warranty Department Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
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VIDEO PRODUCT YOUR WARRANTY PRODUIT VIDÉO VOTRE GARANTIE HITACHI CANADA LTD DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1-2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty will not apply to product purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI
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pour valider vorte garantie limitée Hitachi; toutefois, elle nous aide à améliorer les services et programmes offerts à nos clients Hitachi, VIDEO PRODUCT? Comment avous-vous pris connaissance des PRODUITS VIDÉO de Hitachi? What other VIDEO PRODUCTS brands did you consider before selecting Hitachi
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Register your product on-line at Hitachi.ca or mail to the address on this card. Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à Hitachi.ca ou par la poste à l'adresse indiquée sur cette carte. ATT:WARRANTY DEPARTMENT HITACHI CANADA LTD. 1-2495 MEADOWPINE Blvd., MISSISSAUGA ON L5N 6C3
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91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1-2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) http://www.hitachi.ca/ Hitachi, Ltd. Japan QR67583 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2006 This manual was