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HDD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack Let's Get Started Recording - Viewing Various Recording Techniques Dubbing on DVD Editing DZ-HS803A Viewing on the Other Devices Connecting to Your PC Additional Information Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Please read this Instruction Manual to
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THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS3). The camcorder 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 SERVICE PERSONNEL
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device, pursuant to Part 15 of the with the instructions, may connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user Inc. IBM® and PC/AT® are registered Laboratories. SD logo
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with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required camcorder or place the camcorder near objects filled with liquid such as vases. 16 Use the equipment (AC adapter/Charger
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of HDD/DVD/Cards 30 About HDD/DVD 31 About cards 33 Cautions for discs and cards 33 Inserting a DVD 34 When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW .......... 36 Battery Pack 37 CHARGE lamp status and charging time ..... 37 Recording time with a fully charged battery. 37 Connecting the camcorder to
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77 Inputting Audio and Video Signals From an External Device (Input Source) (DZ-HS903A 78 Changing Capturing Still Picture Quality for External Input (PHOTO Input) (DZ-HS903A 78 Using the Self-Timer 79 Dubbing on DVD 80 First Dubbing ("New 82 Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day
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Your PC 125 Software installation 128 Preparation before importing images.......... 130 Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable 130 How to remove/replace a DVD or remove a card during the connection 132 Using a PC's DVD drive to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder 133
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all of the following possible! Record movies and stills with this one device! Stills Movies Various media HDD DVD SD card Introduction After recording View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV! View on the TV AV Cable S Cable View on the LCD monitor After Watching Store the
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). How to Read this Instruction Manual This Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-HS903A and DZ-HS803A models. The following table shows the differences between the two models. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Capacity Maximum movie recording time External input function DZ-HS903A Approx. 30 GB Approx
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+RW CARD Collective term HDD DVD Card Icon CARD Media Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode) DVD-R +RW SD memory card miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) Displays in the Instruction Manual The
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outer region. • While the ACCESS/PC indicator (p.14) is lit, do not subject the camcorder to strong vibrations or impacts. DVD • We recommend using Hitachi Maxell brand discs. The compatibility of the discs with this camcorder is confirmed. pickup • If there is concern that the camcorder
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this camcorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents. • In the event that your camcorder is sent for repair, whether repair is successful or not, recorded content may be lost. Hitachi cannot
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output signals only.) The DZ-HS803A has no external input function. Lens cap and lens cap string Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens. Software CD-ROM and USB cable Install the software on the CDROM onto your PC, then connect the camcorder to the PC using the USB cable. 13
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Names of Parts Power switch side Introduction QUICK START button (p.41) ACCESS/PC indicator (p.11) PHOTO/SELECT button (p.27, 47) DISC EJECT switch (p.25) Disc compartment (p.25) Battery platform (p.21) Battery eject switch (PUSH) (p.38) Record button (p.25) Lock switch (p.22) When the power
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), select menu items and confirm, play/pause, or manually adjust exposure/focus. Speaker RESET button (p.172) FULL AUTO button (p.72) DISPLAY button (p.42, 48-49, 52) CARD ACCESS indicator Tripod receptacle Used to attach the camcorder to a tripod. Card slot (p.27) QUICK MENU button (p.57) Used to
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sensor with your hand when recording still pictures. Flash (p.72) Optical 10x zoom lens (p.62) Zoom lever/volume (p.52, 62, 64) USB terminal (p.131) A/V terminal (p.115) Stereo microphone Do not block the microphone with your hand during recording. Remote control receiver Recording indicator (p.40
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While inserting a thin tipped instrument (paperclip, etc.) into the hole marked PUSH, swing the battery holder arm out. Insert the lithium battery with the positive (+) terminal facing down. Slide the cover to close it. Battery holder * For instructions on handling batteries, see p.18. 17
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DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion lens when you are not using the camcorder. • Wipe the lens using a soft dry cloth if the lens gets dirty. 18
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chest or sides, and move the camcorder at a gentle pace. This will allow you to record effectively without blurring. To record yourself (p.20) Effortlessly record small children or pets at their line of sight When playing back, etc. • If the LCD monitor is hard to see while recording in bright
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the subject. • The remaining battery charge indicator will only appear when battery power is almost gone. The battery charge indicator flashes red in this . There are three settings available. At time of purchase of this camcorder, the brightness is set to the brightest. The LCD brightness setting
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Let's Get Started Preparing „ Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. Plug in the power cable to a wall outlet. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. CHARGE indicator Let's Get Started If the CHARGE
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the power. Press and hold the gray button, and turn the power switch to "HDD", "DVD", or "SD". * You do not need press the gray button when you turn off the switch or switch between "HDD" and "DVD". 2 Open the LCD monitor. „ Changing the display language You can change the language used on
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Let's Get Started Select "Language" by pressing f/e, then press c (or the confirmation button). Ini t ial Setup Be e p Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN On Of f On En g l i s h Au t o Choose the desired language by pressing d/c, then press the confirmation button. „
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Let's Get Started Recording Movies to the HDD 1 Turn the power switch to "HDD". * You can change the movie recording quality (p.75). 2 Press the record button. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 24
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Let's Get Started Recording Movies to a DVD 1 Insert a DVD. When handling a disc: Do not touch the recording surface of a disc (p.11). Attach the charged battery pack. Place the recording surface of the DVD face down. (For a single-sided disc, the side opposite the label is the recording surface.)
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Hint If the format confirmation screen appears after loading a new DVD-RW/+RW, format the disc as guided through the LCD screens (p.36). Formatting is not necessary when recording on a DVD-RAM/DVD-R. 3 Press the record button. Recording begins. To pause recording, press the record button again. 26
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Let's Get Started Recording Stills to an SD card 1 Insert an SD card. For usable card types, see p.33. Pay attention to the orientation of the card. Face up the label side. 2 Turn the power switch to "SD". 3 Press PHOTO/SELECT. Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down so that a subject in the center of the
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Let's Get Started Playing Recorded Movies/Stills 1 2 1 Press . 2 Choose a scene (movie/still), then press the confirmation button. A l l P r og r ams 001 / 014 PLAY PHOTO SELECT See p.115 for the instructions on viewing the recordings on your TV screen. 28
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SELECT 3 Select "Scene" "Edit" "Delete", and then press the confirmation button. 4 Select "YES", then press the confirmation button. The selected scene is deleted. y Scenes on DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW discs cannot be deleted. y On +RW, you can delete only the last recorded scene (p.48). 29
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of HDD/DVD/Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available functions that can be used with this camcorder. Function Media ●: Functions available -: Not available Built-in DVDHDD RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) DVD-R +RW SD card Recording movies
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movie recordings. DZ-HS903A: approx. 11 hours in FINE mode DZ-HS803A: approx. 3 hours in FINE mode Allows editing and deleting scenes. Allows editing and deleting scenes. DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm) Allows editing and deleting scenes using the camcorder in VR mode
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Notes • Hitachi Maxell single sided discs (HG type) have been confirmed to be compatible with this camcorder and are recommended. Take care not to dirty (including fingerprints) or scratch the surface of the discs when handling. When using a double-
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this camcorder.) • When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. No SDHC card or multimedia card can be used. „ Cautions for discs and cards To prevent data loss or damage: • Do not remove the battery and card while
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards „ Inserting a DVD Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder or connect the camcorder to a wall outlet. Turn the power switch to "OFF". Then, press down the DISC EJECT switch until the ACCESS/ PC indicator lights, then release. After several
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Functions and Characteristics of HDD/DVD/Cards Removing the disc Pressing slightly on the center hub do any of the following: - touch the pickup - insert a disc that is not compatible with the camcorder (p.31, 32) Pickup - close the lid before setting the disc securely into place • The power
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such as choosing and deleting scenes. You can play back the disc in a device which supports 8 cm DVD-RW (VR Mode) after finalizing the disc. VF Mode (Video mode) Although editing cannot be done on the camcorder, you can play back the disc on other DVD devices after finalizing the disc. 36
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Battery Pack Battery Pack „ CHARGE lamp status and charging time Lights Charging Goes out Charge Complete Approx. charging time (at approx. 77°F (25°C)) DZ-BP14S (provided) DZ-BP14SW (separately sold) DZ-BP21SW (separately sold) Blinks See "Troubleshooting" (p.157). 165 mins 235 mins „
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to the AC adapter/charger. Power cable Battery Pack Connect to the camcorder. DC power cord To wall outlet Connect to the AC adapter/ charger. Notes • The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is attached to the
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Battery Pack „ Efficient Use of the Battery • The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the camcorder. • If the battery is left attached to the camcorder, it will consume a slight amount of power. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery a day before using the
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HDD/DVD/Card • The recording indicator beneath the lens will also light up red. m/n • To pause recording, press the record button again. The elapsed recording time will reset to "0:00:00". • To resume recording, press the record button 10:00 AM 12/ 1/2008 again. Remaining battery
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on screen displays during recording, see p.42. • You can change the movie recording quality (p.75). • If you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it takes too long for recording to start, see "Troubleshooting" (p.157). • About Sleep Mode - You can also return to record pause mode
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12/ 1/2008 HDD/DVD/Card type Movie recording quality Warnings/Messages Current time/date Flash Self-timer External Input (DZ-HS903A) Recording status Movie recording time Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card Remaining number of recordable scenes (DZ-HS903A) Remaining battery level FULL AUTO indicator
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" and in movie recording mode (HDD/DVD) : "Input Source" is "CAMERA" and in still recording mode (Card) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input" mode (still capture quality for a movie from a connected external device) is "Field". (LINE) (DZ-HS903A) : "Input Source" is "LINE" and "PHOTO input
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other than the DZ-HS903A/ DZ-HS803A. Or DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-HS903A/ DZ-HS803A : +RW : Finalized +RW : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card No icon*2 Movie recording quality (p.75) (when using HDD/DVD) XTRA : Best quality FINE : High quality STD
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Recording Still Pictures Still pictures are recorded on an SD memory Card. 1 Turn the power switch to "SD". 2 Open the LCD monitor. Press and hold the lock button to turn the power switch. 3 Press PHOTO/SELECT halfway down. A subject in the center of
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", then turn it to "SD". Notes • After recording, do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger until "m" lights green in the LCD monitor. Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.170). • Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck
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) PHOTO/SELECT Viewing C (stop/exit) HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD „ Playing back the last recorded scene You can play back the last recorded scene right away. If the camcorder is not in record pause mode, set the camcorder to record pause mode for the medium you want to play back
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image icon*1 Operation guide*2 A l l P r og r ams PLAY PHOTO SELECT 001 / 014 Current scene number/ Total number of scenes Current page position*3 Bar graph Icon of HDD, DVD/ card type*4 *1 The icon displayed represents a photo recorded that uses another Hitachi DVD camcorder that can record
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DVD camcorder. Each press of DISPLAY switches the information of the currently selected scene as follows: Date and time of recording, Movie quality (VIDEO mode)/Wide (16:9) mode/Movie length (only HDD), Operation guide RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD „ Choosing and playing back multiple scenes After step
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the cursor frame (yellow) to a selected scene (red) you want to cancel and press PHOTO/SELECT. Press C. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD „ Jumping to the designated scene Press MENU after step of "Choosing and playing back a scene" (p.48)-while a scene is played back. The Menu appears. Select
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increments for HDD (one minute for DVD, ten stills for card) Go t o TOP CURRENT 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 0 : 00 : 10 GO TO 0 : 00 : 00 TOP END ENTER END 0 : 00: 45 CANCEL (When the start of the selected scene is selected) Press the confirmation button. The camcorder will go to the 3 specified point
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display. • The disc navigation screen automatically appears if: - the HDD/DVD is protected. - the SD memory card is locked. - a finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW is loaded. - a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD camcorder other than this model is loaded. • It may require more time
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Program/Playlist No.*2 Playback operation*5 Counter Current medium (HDD/DVD)*3 When using Card Scene No. File name Slide Show*4 003 100-0003 Reverse frame back : Forward slow playback : Reverse slow playback For instructions on how to operate, see p.54. "j" appears after the first
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Viewing „ Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW Movies (during playback) Functions Press Pause The confirmation button Fastforward/ Reverse c (Forward)/d (Reverse) and hold Skip forward/ backward e (Forward)/ f (Reverse) • If you
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If the temperature inside the camcorder gets too high, the camcorder may fail to function normally. Turn off the power and wait awhile before turning the power back on. • In slow playback, images with fast-moving subjects may appear blurred. CARD Still pictures (during card playback) Reminder: For
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Play" will be set to "Off" if: - you repeat the steps and select "Off" instead of "On" in step - turn off the power - remove the DVD • Repeat playback will not function when you play the last scene when the camcorder is in record pause mode. 56
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the Menu Press MENU. 1 You can also use QUICK MENU to display the Quick Menu screen which contains only basic menu items. Example: 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" a white balance mode The title of the selected icon on the left appears at the top. Press right or down on
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level) Menu items (2nd level) Program AE Camera Functions Setup White Balance * Not displayed while using the external input EIS function (DZ-HS903A) Digital Zoom MIC. Filter VIDEO Mode Record Functions Setup 16:9 Input Source (DZ-HS903A) OSD Output LCD Setup LCD Adjust Date Setup
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level) Menu items (2nd level) Program AE Camera Functions Setup * Not displayed while using White Balance the external input function Digital Zoom (DZ-HS903A) Flash Quality Input Source (DZ-HS903A) Record Functions Setup PHOTO Input (DZ-HS903A) Self Timer OSD Output LCD Setup LCD Adjust
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, the date and time will need to be reset. Periodically (once every six months) recharge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet or attaching a charged battery pack to the camcorder while leaving the camcorder turned off for 24 hours. Various Recording Techniques 60
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connect the AC adapter/ charger to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle for more than approx. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set the camcorder to: • HDD, or • the medium (DVD or SD memory card Notes • If a battery pack is connected to the camcorder as a power
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HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom) The zoom lever Current zoom position Setting the digital zoom 1 During record pause, press MENU. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "Digital Zoom" a digital zoom option Press the confirmation button to confirm
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a card) "Off" ↔ "40x" Recording at close range During record pause or recording, point the camcorder at added, the image quality will become coarser. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Recording at Close DZ-TL1 (separately-sold) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ
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(VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Notes • If you attach the DZ-TL1 conversion lens, the focusing range at the be evenly dark.) • When changing lenses, be careful not to drop the camcorder. • Attaching a conversion lens will prevent you from using the flash. Turn
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Adjust the focus by pressing d/ c. • When the power is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus. 3 • To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in step 2. When the focus is adjusted for wide-angle zooming, the focus may become blurred if
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Night views HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Brightness of the Image (Exposure) Normally, the exposure is automatically depending on the recording conditions, the exposure can be adjusted manually. Adjusting the exposure manually During record pause or recording, press f ( ).
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off, the backlight compensation setting returns to Off. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Selecting a Program AE Mode to Match the Conditions (Program AE) The camcorder automatically gauges the subject and surrounding conditions and determines the optimal settings for recording (during Auto
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VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Adjusting the Color (White Balance) Light is required when camera may appear redder or bluer than they actually are. To record white colored subjects as white images, adjust the white balance. The camcorder with a spot light, you can manually adjust white balance to match the
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white balance mode 1 During record pause, press MENU. Select "Camera Functions Setup" 2 "White Balance" a white balance mode In such a case, select the appropriate white balance mode or set the white balance manually. • The white balance does not work properly if you turn on the power while
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the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that is not translucent. Point the camcorder at the white object Recording Techniques 2 During record pause, press MENU. 3 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "White Balance" "Set" Press the confirmation button
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movement and the on-screen movement. • Even if EIS is turned On, the camera movement may not be corrected if the movement is too excessive. We recommend you stabilize the camcorder using both hands and support your arms against your body when recording. • EIS may not function correctly when a tele
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(VF) R +RW CARD Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default (Full Auto) You can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to their default settings. CARD Using the Flash As shutter speed will slow down when still photos are recorded in dim lighting, camera shake may easily occur
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Off " " is always displayed in the LCD monitor and the flash will not fire. Selecting a flash mode 1 During record pause, press MENU. 2 Select "Camera Functions Setup" "Flash" a flash mode Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end. • To check where the flash icon appears in the
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, etc. Doing so will temporary blind the driver and may result in accident. • Do not use the flash in locations where flammable or combustible gas is present. Doing so may cause the gas to ignite or explode. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the
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DZ-HS903A) Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 7 hrs. FINE High Approx. 11 hrs. STD Extended recording Approx. 23 hrs. (DZ-HS803A) Video Mode Quality Recordable time XTRA* Best Approx. 1 hr. 50 mins. FINE STD High Extended recording Approx. 3 hrs. Approx. 6 hrs. DVD
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• If you play back movies recorded in "16:9 Off" mode on this camcorder, black bands will appear on both sides of the LCD screen. Turning "16:9" in "16:9 Off" mode even if "16:9" is set to "On". • When using DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW, you cannot set "16:9" to "On" if "VIDEO Mode" is set to "
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. In this case, change the related setting of the DVD player/recorder (refer to your DVD player/recorder' instruction manual). Or use the camcorder of which "TV type" setting set to "4:3" (p.117) to play back. CARD Changing Still Picture Quality (Quality) You can change the still picture recording
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Source) (DZ-HS903A) CARD Changing Capturing Still Picture Quality for External Input (PHOTO Input) (DZ-HS903A) You can input audio and video signals from an external device connected to the camcorder by changing the camcorder's setting. See "Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A)" (p.122
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capture quality 1 During record pause, press MENU. Select "Record Functions Setup" 2 "PHOTO Input" "Frame"/"Field" 3 Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end. Hint You can confirm the current "PHOTO Input" mode by the icon appearing on the LCD screen (p.42). CARD Using
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Approx. 8 mins. *1 Excluding time for finalization *2 Two DVDs are needed. Before you begin z Prepare a recordable disc (p.31). z Be sure to use the AC adapter/ charger to power the camcorder during dubbing. Dubbing is not possible with a battery connected. z If power is turned off and dubbing is
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different recording dates on a playlist, and dub the combined scene to a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode), the scenes will be dubbed separately for each date. of the camcorder becomes too high, the required recording time may be longer than the time indicated on the screen. z Please note that Hitachi will
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allows you to dub scenes which were recorded to the HDD and have not yet been dubbed to DVD. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to "HDD" (p.24). Press DUBBING. The dubbing menu
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the HDD on the same day. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source. it into the camcorder (p.34). Check the screen for finalization setting. If you are using a DVD-RW (VF 7 mode) or DVD-R, you can finalize
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Dubbing on DVD Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD ("All") You can dub all scenes recorded on the HDD from the beginning in sequence. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to "
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Dubbing on DVD Dubbing Scenes Selected ("Select") You can select your favorite scenes from all those recorded on the HDD, for dubbing. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.38). 1 • Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source. 2 Turn the power switch to "HDD"
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button. Scene Execute 3 Ma r k O f f Dubbing ENTER RETURN • If you do not need to change the scenes, press the confirmation button. 4 Press C to end. Dubbing on DVD 86
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recorded scenes. The following edit functions are available on the camcorder. Convenient playback The following are the functions that enable you ) You can choose a scene and check its recording date and time, image quality, length (for movie), and settings. z Lock (p.110) To avoid accidental
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and alter still p.106 -108 images registered to thumbnails. Copying from a DVD-RAM to a z card You can copy photos recorded on a DVD-RAM to a card set in the camcorder. (Note that this p.109 camcorder cannot record stills on a DVD-RAM.) Scene lock z You can lock any scene so that it
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RW (VR mode). Note Adding special effects to movies is a capability of this camcorder. If you play a disc with effects set on this camcorder on another DVD recorder/player or copy such movies to your PC, the set effects will not be reflected. To copy movies to a disc with the effects playable using
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Menu" (p.57). z When using HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode) (•: Quick Menu items) Delete (p.102) • Finalize DVD*4 (p.118) • Divide (p.103) • Format HDD/DVD (p.112) • Edit Combine (p.105) HDD Protect HDD/DVD (p.113) Move*1 Setting/ DVD Unprotect HDD/DVD (p.113) Fade (p.106) • Setting Capacity
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→ Current Current → End All Finalize DVD (p.118) • DVD Unfinalize DVD* (p.121) • Setting Format DVD* (p.112) • Capacity (p.114) Repeat Play On • (p.56) Off • Others 16:9 • TV type (p.117) 4:3 • * DVD-RW (VF mode)/+RW only z When using a card (•:Quick Menu items) Delete (p.102
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SELECT Hints • Pressing C on the "Select Program" screen will restore the disc navigation screen. • If a disc recorded on another device is loaded in this camcorder, the program may not necessarily be a collection of recordings made on the same date. • When using a +RW, if you change the movie
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HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW „ Playing back a program (Play) 1 Press , then press MENU. Select "Program" "Play", then 2 press the confirmation button. The "Start Program" screen appears. Select the program to be played, then 3 press the confirmation button. Playback begins from the first
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using DISPLAY for changing input mode, position the cursor on the input mode selector, then press the confirmation button repeatedly. Note Titles set on this camcorder may not be visible on other devices. Editing 94
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A Playlist is a compilation of scenes from various movies. You can create a Playlist on this camcorder by gathering your favorite scenes. Since a Playlist is not created by copying data, very little HDD/DVD space is required to make one. Note, likewise, that deleting scenes from a Playlist will not
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the created Playlist will appear on the Disc Navigation Playlist screen. The camcorder automatically 4 generates the Playlist title from the date, time, and Note If free space available on the HDD/ DVD is insufficient, creation of a new playlist may not be possible. Delete unnecessary scenes.
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„ Displaying a desired Playlist (PlayList) After selecting the desired playlist, the disc navigation screen will appear. 1 Press , then press MENU. Select "PlayList" "Select", then 2 press the confirmation button. The "Select PlayList" screen appears. Select the playlist you want to display, 3 then
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. Select "YES" to exit. Select "NO" to restore the "Edit PlayList" screen. • Each time you press DISPLAY, the operation guide, the recording date/time of the selected scene, movie quality (VIDEO Mode), screen aspect ratio, and the recording length (when using HDD) will appear. • If you press MENU in
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„ Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit) 1 Press , then press MENU. Display the "Edit PlayList" screen of 2 the playlist you wish to delete. Perform steps 2 and 3 in "Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.98). Press e to move the cursor to the lower row, then choose a scene you 3 wish to delete by
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„ Deleting scenes using the Submenu for Editing (Edit) You can delete scenes from a Playlist using the "Edit" menu screen. 1 Press , then press MENU. Display the "Edit PlayList" screen of 2 the Playlist you wish to edit. Perform steps 2 and 3 in "Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit)" (p.98). Move the
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pressing the confirmation button. Notes • When using the HDD, you need to set "Category" to "All" before using this function (p.86). • When using a DVD-RAM, you need to set "Category" to "All" before using this function (p.114). „ Renaming the title of a Playlist (Title) When a Playlist is created
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scene you want to delete, 2 then press MENU. • You can also choose multiple scenes (p.49). y For HDD/DVD Select "Scene" "Edit" "Delete", then press the 3 confirmation button. y For a card Select "Scene" "Delete", then press the confirmation button. If you do not need to change the 4 scene(s), press
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on HDD/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, divide the scene first, then delete the unnecessary part (p.103). Notes • The remaining space indicator may not show any increase if the deleted amount is small (e.g. deleting a short movie, small number of stills, etc.). • The locked scenes on a card cannot be
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indicating this appears and division cannot be made. • A movie scene of 0.5 seconds or less cannot be divided. • If free space available on the HDD/DVD is insufficient, division will not be possible. Delete unnecessary scenes. • If you divide a scene with the dub mark " ", the dub marks will appear
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) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them can be convenient. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. When using the HDD or a DVD-RAM, combining scenes is possible only if "Category: All" is specified (p.86, 114). Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press , then press MENU. Select
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OUT" effect of the last scene will be attached to the combined scene. • Each time you press DISPLAY, the operation guide, the recording date/time of the selected scene, movie quality (VIDEO Mode), screen aspect ratio, and the recording length (when using HDD) will appear. Notes • Scenes in different
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"IN" effect PLAY "OUT" effect Notes • If a DVD disc with a special effect created on this camcorder is played on another DVD recorder/player, or the scene is captured on a PC, the special effect will not be reflected. • When dubbing on a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc, the special effect will not
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. The skip setting will be removed and the icon will disappear. Notes • If a DVD containing scenes with the skip setting set on this camcorder is played on another DVD recorder/player, or such scenes are captured on a PC, the skip setting will not be reflected ("Note" (p.89)). • When dubbing on
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button. 2 The cursor jumps to the top or last scene in the disc navigation screen. RAM CARD Copying still pictures on a DVD-RAM to the Card (Copy) Insert a DVD-RAM (recorded on an Hitachi DVD camcorder that can record still pictures on a DVD-RAM) that includes the photos you wish to copy, and
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to a DVD. • The copied pictures on the card will retain the qualities of the original pictures on the DVDRAM. CARD Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock) You can lock selected stills recorded on a card so that they will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Turn the power switch to "SD". (p.45) 2 Press
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HDD, with a dub mark on its thumbnail. *3 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized)/ +RW discs recorded on another device. *4 Will not appear if the loaded card does not comply with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). *5 The number of horizontal pixels on a still picture • Pressing
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(movie quality) is unknown because, for example, the scene was recorded on another device. *2 Displayed when a DVD-RAM with photos recorded using an Hitachi DVD camcorder that can record still pictures on a DVD-RAM is set in this camcorder. *3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized
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dirty or scratched disc. Such a disc cannot be used. • This camcorder may not recognize some discs or cards that were formatted on a PC or another device. • If you connect the camcorder and your PC using the USB cable and format a DVD or card set in the camcorder, formatting may fail and the disc or
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HDD). 2 Press , then press MENU. Select "HDD Setting", "DVD Setting", or "Card Setting" "Capacity", then 3 press the confirmation button. The information Independently (Category) If you insert a DVD-RAM that includes photos recorded on another HITACHI camcorder, the scenes on the disc will be
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Viewing on the Other Devices HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Connecting to Your TV for Viewing „ Connecting to a TV Connect the camcorder to the TV using the provided AV/S cable as shown in the illustration below. Notes • Before connecting, always turn down the volume of your TV set, to prevent
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camcorder is connected. • Refer to your TV's operation manual on how to switch the TV input. Turn on the camcorder. The image shown in the camcorder's convenient. However, if you are using other Hitachi-brand A/V devices, they may be operated by the camcorder's remote control. In this event, change
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HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW „ Playing back wide-mode images on a 4:3 TV (TV Type) If you connect the camcorder to a 4:3 TV and play a disc recorded in "16:9" (wide) mode, the image on the TV will be vertically distorted. In this case, set "TV Type"
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disc recorded/dubbed on this camcorder can be played on a DVD recorder/player that supports 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode) without finalizing it. However, you need to finalize a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc using this camcorder before importing scenes from the disc to your PC. Viewing on the Other Devices
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another DVD camcorder, the recorded data may be damaged. z A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW that has been finalized using a PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this camcorder depending on the editing software or recording status of the disc. z If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on another Hitachi camcorder
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/dubbing is possible without unfinalizing it. Connect the AC adapter/charger to 1 power the camcorder (p.38). • You cannot finalize if a battery pack is used as a power source. 2 Press , and then press MENU. Select "DVD Setting" "Finalize DVD", then press the confirmation 3 button. A confirmation
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12/23/2008 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM TOP PREV NEXT END The screen above is an example when a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW is viewed on a DVD player. Notes • If the disc in the camcorder has already been finalized, "Finalize Disc" does not appear in the Menu. • The time required to finalize
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the battery pack to secure the power supply during dubbing. • If the other A/V device is HITACHI brand, the A/V device may respond to the camcorder's remote control. In such a case, change the remote control code of the other A/V device. „ Dubbing from another A/V device (DZ-HS903A) (The DZ-HS803A
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to protect the copyright. In such a case, "COPY PROTECTED" appears on the camcorder's LCD screen and you cannot proceed with recording. Typical copyright protected materials are commercially available DVD movies, payTV programs, etc. • Some images privately recorded and without copy-guard signals
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/ video inputs of the other A/V device AV/S cable (provided) * Connect the S-Video connector if available for the other A/V device for better picture quality. Turn on both the camcorder and the other device, then press of the camcorder. Choose the scene on the disc navigation screen. Switch the
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Connecting to Your PC About the software included The USB cable and CD-ROM software provided with the camcorder will allow you to use the movies and stills recorded on this camcorder on your PC. The included CD-ROM contains the software for both Windows and Macintosh. Windows ImageMixer 3 This
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) users. Screen shots in this manual use Windows XP screens for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4 screens for Macintosh. Before opening the software CDROM, please read "Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM" (p.182). PC requirements Windows OS PC CPU Memory HDD USB Others
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not to use this type of drive, since a disc inserted by mistake cannot be removed. Notes (Windows/Macintosh) • You must have the administrator authority of the PC before installing software. • Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases: - When connected via a USB hub - When used on a custom
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to your PC. 1 If you are using your PC for other applications, quit all software you are using. Insert the provided CD-ROM into your PC's CD-ROM drive. The software installer automatically " and specify the installation destination, then click "Next". 6 4 Click Click Connecting to Your PC 128
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CD-ROM into the Macintosh. 2 Double-click the "DVDCAM5000" icon displayed on the desktop. Double-click the icon of "ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.pkg" displayed on the screen. Click After installation is complete, the following message screen will appear. Click "Finish" to restart your PC. Software
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". 6 The installation is completed and the installation screen will be closed. Remove the CD-ROM. „ Connecting the camcorder to your PC using the provided USB cable Before connection Turn the camcorder's power switch to "HDD", "DVD", or "SD" (the medium from which you want to import images to your
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the USB cable and AC adapter/charger. • The camcorder's ACCESS/PC indicator will light green after making the connection. The indicator will light or flash orange, while the HDD or a disc is being accessed. • The camcorder's CARD ACCESS indicator will light or flash red while an SD memory card is
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on the PC If the camcorder is set to HDD or DVD mode and connected to your PC, it will be recognized as a disc drive. If the camcorder is set to SD mode and connected to a PC, it will be recognized as a removable disc. Hint The icon and drive name may vary depending on the software environment you
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the desktop, remove the SD memory card from the card slot of the camcorder. „ Using a PC's DVD drive to read a DVD recorded on the camcorder If your PC's DVD drive and software conform to the standards of the DVD recorded on the camcorder, you can directly insert the DVD into the DVD drive to use it
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(for 8 cm CDs) are not compatible for use with 8 cm DVD-RAM/ 8 cm DVD-RW/8 cm DVD-R/ 8 cm +RW. • Finalize a DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW recorded on the camcorder before using it on the PC (p.120). • Some DVD-ROM drives cannot read a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on the camcorder. Click Select "USB mass-storage
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the drive icon of the camcorder (HDD, DVD, or card), and select "Eject" in the "File" menu. Disconnect the USB cable. How to Use the Software See p.140 if you are a Macintosh user. Windows How to use ImageMixer 3 ImageMixer 3 allows you to import images recorded on the camcorder to the PC. You
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camcorder onto your PC, then you can create a DVD that you can play back using your DVD recorder/player. Launch ImageMixer 3. When ImageMixer 3 starts up, the launcher screen will appear. Click "Create DVD-Video". Click 1 Click "Create New DVD". 2 The project settings screen will appear. Connecting
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file save location, video format, and picture quality, and change the settings if necessary. Connecting to Your PC Click Select "Hitachi DVDCAM (HDD)" when the power switch is set to "HDD", or "Hitachi DVDCAM" when the power switch is set to "DVD", then click "Import". 4 Click The "ImageMixer 3 DVD
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the PC's DVD drive. Click the "Write" button. 9 Summer Memory Click The confirmation screen will appear. After checking the settings, click "OK". Writing will start. 10 When writing is complete, the drive will open to eject the DVD. Congratulations! Your original DVD is now finished. Connecting
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Notes • If you load a written DVD-RW into the write drive, the dialog "Are you sure you instruction manual of ImageMixer 3 for cut-editing of videos. To display the ImageMixer 3 manual, choose "Help", and then "ImageMixer 3 Help (H) F1", while ImageMixer 3 is being executed. Connecting to Your PC
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to use images recorded on a DVD, insert the DVD into the camcorder before making the USB connection. Launch ImageMixer 3 Mac Edition by clicking "Hitachi DVDCAM" displayed in the left of screen. The images recorded on the HDD (DVD when DVD is chosen) will appear. Click 2 Connecting to Your PC 140
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click "Playback". The playback screen will appear and the movie will be played back. 3 Notes • When connecting the camcorder to a Macintosh for playback on a DVD player, etc., the screen for setting the drive region code will appear. Set the region code that matches your local area ("1" in the USA
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Also, clicking the "Movie Edit" icon allows you to cut-edit the video. • Refer to the PDF instruction manual of ImageMixer 3 for details on use (p.140). Hint If you click "Recently Imported Files" in "Smart " - "Creating Albums" - "Creating Smart Albums" in the PDF manual. 142 Connecting to Your PC
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disc to be created (8 cm/12 cm), and picture quality. Click "OK". Connecting to Your PC 4 Click The created DVD list will be added. • The DVD list is registered as "Untitled". Double-click "Untitled" to change the name of the DVD list. The name of the DVD list will become the name of the disc. 143
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Connecting to Your PC Hints • You can also use Album or Smart Album to easily prepare a DVD creation list, by choosing the video files to create a DVDVideo with, and then clicking "DVD List" at the bottom of the screen. • Even after creating a DVD list, you can drag a video file from the library
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depend on the login user name. • Administrative privileges are required to conduct uninstallation. Precautions When Connecting to a PC z When connecting the camcorder to a PC, use the AC adapter/ charger as a power source. Although you can also use the battery pack, if the camcorder power is cut
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software provided: PIXELA CORPORATION +1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/ hitachi/e/index.html z For inquiries on connecting a PC to this camcorder: Hitachi Camcorder PC Software Support Center URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Connecting to Your PC
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Information Ad Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3037) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) Battery (DZ-BP21SW) • Refer to
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to use the AC adapter/charger to power the camcorder when repairing data. Repair is not possible using a battery. If a battery is attached, turn the power switch off, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then turn the power back on and follow the on-screen instructions. • If message (1) appears
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Troubleshooting Reference page (1) DVD is not A DVD-RW/+RW disc that was formatted on a PC, but formatted. Format not for camera use is inserted. the DVD now? (2) DVD Format. Select record format. 36 (Displayed only when DVD 105 scenes. Cannot delete scenes. Part of a divided scene is
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of scenes. occurred. Keep card Turn off the camcorder with the card inserted, connect the 38 inside & restart. AC adapter/charger, and then turn it on again. Card full. Delete unnecessary stills, or use another card. 102, 176 Card is not Was the card formatted on PC? Select "YES" to format
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See *3 on p.156. DVD error has • Was the disc formatted on a PC, or formatting occurred. Format the interrupted? DVD now? Select "YES" to Keep DVD Turn off the camcorder with the disc being used in it, inside & restart. connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the camcorder again. Repair
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off. Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder and set the power switch to "DVD". The video file will be repaired. 26, 38 DVD error quality STD mode and 16:9. "STD" and 16:9 mode "On". Use a DVD-RAM or DVD- RW (VR mode) disc for dubbing. 76 * "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW
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& Troubleshooting Reference page DVD-R*, Video With DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R discs, once the movie mode and 16:9 mode quality and 16:9 mode are used for recording, they cannot cannot be changed. be changed. 76 * "DVD-RW (VF)" will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF mode) disc. END OF CARD No
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Troubleshooting connect the AC 38 adapter/charger and turn the power switch to "HDD". The video file will be repaired. NO DVD This message may appear when the camcorder or disc is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Condensation has occurred on the lens or the HDD/DVD 168 drive
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cannot be repaired when the camcorder is charger. powered by a battery. Turn off power. If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side (for double sided 38 discs), or use another disc. Repair the disc later when you can connect the AC adapter
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Message Cause & Troubleshooting Write protected. The HDD or disc is write-protected. Use the Disc Check HDD/DVD. Navigation menu to • If the repair message appears when you turn the camcorder on from off with a disc loaded after recording on it, select repair. • If the repair message appears when
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If you have any trouble with your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to make any physical repairs yourself. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Battery cannot be charged
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again. Power cannot be turned off. Detach the battery pack or disconnect the AC adapter/ charger, then press RESET. And then, turn on the power again. 38, 172 Even if the The camcorder will automatically turn on to recognize a camcorder is off, disc. Closing the cover will automatically turn
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transmitted, or connect the AV device directly. (DZ-HS903A) Are you attempting to record images from a video game or PC? From some video games or PCs, images cannot be - recorded on this camcorder. (DZ-HS903A) No photo can be recorded • Check to see whether the proper type of card is loaded
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the on-screen instructions to repair. repair appears. You must connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder to make repairs. However, as an exception, if you are using the HDD and an error occurs in part of a movie file, you can also use the battery pack for repair (if the battery charge
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interrupted. Movie playback Was the image input from an analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) quality is poor and recorded? The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with a - TBC circuit is used for playback. (DZ-HS903A) Still picture is very Was recording of external input made with "Frame" blurred
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may appear (and time may be required). (There are some DVD which cannot be used even by following the above procedures.) Photos on a card cannot be played back. This camcorder can play back images from an SD memory card recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for
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driver provided by the USB2.0 card maker. Is the disc scratched or dirty? Clean the disc. 170 The DVD drive of Do you use another software application to edit/write the PC cannot be DVD? There may be a conflict between that software and used after the the ImageMixer 3 software. This problem
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the camcorder. Removal" results in If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, the error. problem may be solved if you install Windows® 2000 134 SP3 or later. No USB2.0 HS (high Make sure that you have already installed the driver speed) connection provided with the USB2.0 card. even
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be Attach a fully-charged battery or connect the AC adapter/ removed. charger to the camcorder. Turn the power switch to "Off". (Lid will not open.) Remove the disc. 21, 38 DVD-RW (VF Finalize the DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R/+RW using mode)/DVD-R/+RW the camcorder. recorded/dubbed on 118 the
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Disc compartment Is the disc correctly inserted? lid cannot be closed. Remove the disc and then reinsert it. 34 Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn the camcorder on and try again. 21, 38 Operating noise is This is not a fault. A quiet operating sound is heard as
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recorded on HDD. • To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD. It is also recommended that you use this camcorder to dub the data. You can also use a PC to save the data on a DVD. • It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings. Carefully check the temperature of this
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/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Be careful of ambient temperature. • If the temperature of this camcorder is too high or too low, normal recording/playback may not be possible. • Take care that the temperature of this camcorder, when connected to PC
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Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner. • Cleaning the DVD lens is not necessary when using this camcorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this camcorder to be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm
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ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or flashing, connect the AC adapter and then turn on the power again. When using a DVD, turn the power back on while the DVD is loaded in the camcorder. The HDD/DVD will be restored. (p.148) • Use a DVD which is not dirty, scratched, or warped. • A Hitachi Maxell DVD is
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is recommended that you physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on it. It is user's responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card. • Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data. Additional
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" to turn the camcorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down RESET for several seconds. All settings will be reset. Notes • Do not press RESET with undue force. • Before pressing RESET, be sure to remove the DVD from the camcorder. Pressing RESET with
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/Manual Optical 10x, with digital zoom added Movie: 10×-240× Still: 10×-40× In Auto: 24 lx (1/30) In Low Light: 1 lx (1/4) 2.7-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels) Electronic type Still recording only DZ-HS903A: Approx. 30 GB DZ-HS803A: Approx. 8 GB Movie (with sound) Still (with SD memory card
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Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery pack, AV/S cable, Infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, Lens cap and lens cap string, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM, USB cable, Instruction manual * Specifications are subject to change without notice for quality
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capacity of HDD/DVD/Card • Recordable time on HDD*1 Recording quality XTRA FINE STD DZ-HS903A Approx. 7 hours*2 Approx. 11 hours*3 Approx. 23 hours *4 DZ-HS803A Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes*2 Approx. 3 hours*3 Approx. 6 hours *4 • Recordable time on DVD Movie recordable time on one DVD (on single
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can be recorded/dubbed on HDD/DVD Recording media HDD*1 DVD-RAM*2/DVD-RW*2 +RW*2 Maximum number of dates 99 99 49 *1: Recording only *2: Per disc (one side) • SD memory cards of various capacities and recordable number of stills (Input Source: CAMERA) Still picture quality Capacity 32 MB 64 MB
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you are using a card. Picture quality FINE NORM ECO File size Input Source: CAMERA Input Source: LINE (DZ-HS903A) Approx. 1.6 MB Approx. 160 KB Approx. 1.2 MB Approx. 120 KB Approx. 0.8 MB Approx. 80 KB Usage High quality Normal quality High quantity (lower quality) Note Stills cannot
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back DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R recorded on this camcorder using other DVD recorders/players. Formatting The process of preparing a disc for use by creating an empty file system. This is also known as initializing a disc. Medium/Media The built-in HDD, various types of DVD discs and SD memory card are
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adapter/charger 21, 37, 38 ACCESS/PC indicator 34, 170 B Backlight compensation 67 Battery pack charging 21 life 39 Beep 60 B/W (fade 106 C Capacity 114 Card available functions 30 format 112 handling 33 insert/remove 27 CARD ACCESS indicator 15 Category 86, 114 Combine 105 Connecting
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110 Low Light (Program AE 68 M Macintosh 125, 127 Macro Recording 63 Major specifications 173 Manual focus 64 Menu 57, 58, 88 MIC. Filter 71 Moisture condensation 168 N Names of parts 14 O Optional accessories 147 P PHOTO capture 56 Play playlist 97 program 93 Repeat Play 56 scene 28
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V Video mode 75 Volume 52 W Wall outlet 38 White balance 68 White fade 106 Wide conversion lens 63 Wide mode (16:9 75, 117 Windows 125, 126 Wipe fade 106 Z Zoom 62 Zoom lever 52, 62, 65 181 Additional Information
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CD-ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM License Agreement ■ Grant of License • Hitachi, Ltd. nonexclusively grants you the right to decompile or deassemble all, or any part, of this program or its accessories. And you may not allow any
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To Order in the United States BY PHONE Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: CAMCORDER Models: DZ-HS903A/DZ-HS803A Trade Name: HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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Modifications. Attach your sales receipt to this card. B. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, use of DVD Cleaning Disks, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes, DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products, AC Adapter Charger software, or from abuse
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LABOR (Carry-in) • 1 YEAR PARTS (Except Battery) • CAMCORDER Products For information concerning repairs, operation, • AC ADAPTER CHARGER technical assistance or for referral to the location of your nearest Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor, call: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244
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to better serve customer needs, please complete this card and return it to Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 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
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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 Home Electronics (America), Inc. 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 188
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