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Instruction Manual DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A English DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA
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THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1). 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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for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows
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and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference. INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
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, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. SERVICE 16 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
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impact. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. No water or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 6 English
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• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could corrode the battery connecting terminals, which could result in loss of power. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic
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Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to instructions. Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals
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back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be
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" explains settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for more advanced usage. • The section on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on "Installing Software" explains the contents of
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overwrite will not occur. ●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape. You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function). ●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie You can delete
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DVD video camera/recorder, and press the record button on VCR. ●Create original DVDs on PC You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player, DVD-ROM drive, etc. Original DVD being created Playback of DVD
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36 CHARGING BATTERY 36 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 37 REMOVING BATTERY 37 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR........39 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 39 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 40 Inserting and Removing Disc 41 INSERTING DISC 41 REMOVING DISC 43
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REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER .....76 WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF 76 DISC CLEANING 76 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ........ 77 Advanced Techniques Understanding Flow of Menu 78 Setting Up Camera Functions 80 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING
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STILLS 131 Installing Software Contents on Provided CD-ROM 133 INSTALLING USB DRIVER 135 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER 137 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE 139 INSTALLING MyDVD 141 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder 143 Subsidiary Information
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accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video
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/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery. 5 Zoom lever (P. 55) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 6 Accessory shoe Only for DZ-MV380A: Slide the cover to remove it, and then attach the optional video flash, etc., here. (See the instruction manual
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Card insertion block (P. 44) 18 Battery attachment platform (P. 37) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 50, 53) Will blink or light while the DVD video camera/ recorder is operating. 15 DISC EJECT button (P. 41) Press down and release this button to open the disc guide. 19 Record button (REC) (P. 50) 20
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 61) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button (P. 57) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 25 EXPOSURE button (P. 59) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 26 BLC (backlight compensation
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DIGITAL REC ZOOM ZOOM 36 42 37 T W 38 43 39 44 45 46 DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY 40 47 48 MENU SELECT DELETE 41 49 50 DZ-RM3W 36 REC button (P. 50, 53) 42 ZOOM T button (P. 55) buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. English 20
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● , and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the marks at right above to match the disc or card you use. ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of DZ-MV350A and DZ-MV380A are different,
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will appear: Initialize the disc following the instructions on screen (P. 127). • The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following DVD video camera/recorders: - DZ-MV100A - DZ-MV230A/200A - DZ-MV270A - Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square type adapters. • Image data edited on
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as a DVD video recorder: The recorded data may be damaged. • DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc. EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT
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HANDLING DISCS ●Using discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • When using disc on this DVD video camera/ recorder, be sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder. • Always use a brand new disc when recording important
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on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data playable on this DVD video camera/ recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. • DCF is an integrated image file format of
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memory card or multimedia card. • The movie quality mode can be changed for recordings on DVD-RAM disc, but not on DVD-R disc. • If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures for a long time, the DVD video camera/recorder will get hot and the maximum transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps
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Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)" on page 126. • Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder may not be playable on another device. ●Still recording quality The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Model DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A
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Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera
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Divide Move Copy Select Start → Current Current → End All Detail Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete Switch Play Title Top End Capacity Protect Disc Format Disc Update Control Info. Finalize Disc Category All VIDEO PHOTO Repeat Play On Off Disc used DVD-RAM DVD
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on some DVD players). RECORDING MOVIE AND STILL The DVD video camera/recorder can record movies of events and sports, in the same way as with conventional camcorders. It can also record stills on a DVD-RAM disc or card, as with a digital still camera. With CCD of 680,000 pixels (DZ-MV350A), 1,020
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IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE You can check the recorded movie or still in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. EDITING IN VARIOUS WAYS ON DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ALONE This DVD video camera/recorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. Disc Navigation allows you to easily
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Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your
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ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. 33 English
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RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note: • Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in
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infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may not be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/recorder will also be
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DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14SW 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-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers
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face up. REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it. 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder: The battery can be removed. Note: • For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off before attaching or
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(with no zoom operation, etc.) The reference for DVD video camera/recorder recordable time with fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes. For DZ-MV350A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder approx. 125 min − When using LCD monitor
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be displayed for EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder: The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the DVD video camera/recorder. If the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/ recorder, it will consume a slight amount
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the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • The AC adapter/charger can
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cover by hand until it stops. 3 Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide until it stops. Note that the recording/playback surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/ recorder. The orientation for inserting the disc into the disc guide is also predetermined: Load the
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cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/ recorder. • See page 76 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to page 147. • The disc insertion orientation is predetermined: Forcibly
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the disc, connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/ recorder: The disc cover will not open unless the DVD video camera/recorder is powered. When the cover is fully open, the disc will slightly come out from the disc guide, and stop. 4 Remove the disc. Hold disc Hold
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Inserting and Removing Card Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 1 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. Removing Card Push the center of card edge: The card will come out
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button at the center of switch. Note: • Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play back by turning the DVD video camera/recorder on again. However, if you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned
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approximately 90º before changing its vertical angle. • Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned approximately 180º in close contact with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot. 90˚ 180˚ English
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CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder. Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard. Note: • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to
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menu screen. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory. If this built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave
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button to switch off the menu screen. Note: If the date display format has been changed, the display format during playback as well as during recording will also be changed (See page 62). English 49
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When using DVD-R disc, do not perform the following, or data on the disc may not be read: - Using another device, doing additional recording on DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder - Using this DVD video camera/recorder, doing additional recording on DVD-R disc recorded on another
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to "POWER OFF", and then set it to " VIDEO". To set or release power save, see "Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically (Power Save)" on page 92. It is recommended that you specify "Power Save: On", since even during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as during
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in, you cannot use external microphone: Unplug 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 supplied from camcorder). ●Attaching Ferrite Core Although no ferrite core is attached in the illustrations
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screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button. The DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is selected). Power switch 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to " PHOTO". When using card
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Flash* (see "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on page 166) When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject is lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash: Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On
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Zooming This DVD video camera/recorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom. Move the zoom lever to "T" control side, and the subject image will gradually become telescopic: Move the
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conversion lenses with the following filter diameters: DZ-MV350A: 30.5 mm DZ-MV380A: 37 mm 1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video camera/ recorder. 2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw the lens into the filter thread of DVD video camera/recorder until it stops. Lens hood Conversion lens
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it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. Focusing range
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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 57): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in
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Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. Exposure indicator Adjust
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function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. 1 Press the BLC button during recording. Backlight correction icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 setting will automatically return to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. English 60
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Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When setting full auto Program AE Auto White balance Auto Exposure Auto Backlight compensation Off Focus
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ON (count is from 10 seconds) 5. External Input L IN S IN*1 : AV input : S-VIDEO input 6. Recording status : During recording : During recording pause No display*2 7. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) (only in movie recording mode) No display: EIS OFF : EIS ON 8. Zoom (Digital Zoom: Off
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battery level (full charge) (low remaining charge) 16.Brightness/Color density of LCD screen or Volume : The volume can be adjusted during external input and playback. 17.Current date/time *1 Not displayed on DZ-MV350A. *2 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc
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. If the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear. Note: The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation
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output jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable. Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/ recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote
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on this DVD video camera/recorder. Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of digital satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD video camera/recorder is present - even in images recorded on camcorder for
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back. When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on disc. If the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically return to the recording pause status. 2 Press the button. Playback
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Go To function (P. 70) or Disc Navigation function (P. 95) to play back from the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE Reverse slow playback After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status. Note: • In forward slow, a
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will enter the playback pause status at the beginning of the located scene. • Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD video camera/recorder to the playback pause status at the last image. • See page 147 if skip playback does not operate normally. PLAYING BACK STILLS Tilt the
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to enter the selection. The DVD video camera/recorder will go to the specified Disc Navigation function or SELECT button, choosing "Top" will jump to the beginning of selected scenes (P. 125). • When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of selected scenes will appear in the "total recording
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06 006 RAM 0 : 00 : 16 Playback operation*6 Counter Disc type*4 Program No. or Play List No.*3 Program or Play List*2 When using card: Scene No. File name Lock*5 DPOF*5 Slide Show*5 003 100-0003 Recording mode*1 Playback operation*6 *1 (VIDEO) or (PHOTO); Only (PHOTO) with card. *2 Program or
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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 AV/S input/output cable (provided) To S-video input jack* To video/ audio input jacks White Yellow Red * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect
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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 monitor the
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DVD video camera/recorder to finalize the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder. 2 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 3 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD player. Note: DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder
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DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD video camera/recorder from Round DVD Holder and use the uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction
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or dust adheres to the recording/playback surface. • When not using the Round DVD Holder, store it in case: Do not leave a bare holder as is. • Be careful of drop or impact: If you drop the Round DVD Holder, the disc may pop out. • Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force. Approx. 90
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on this DVD video camera/recorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into a DVD video recorder: The
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this DVD video camera/ recorder. Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause: Sand&Snow : Record Functions Setup : Date Setup ENTER RETURN Low L i gh t RAM : LCD Setup : Initial Setup Functions settable Guide display Options settable Display of disc or card being
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when using card. Recording Functions Setup Record Funct i ons use the joystick on DVD video camera/recorder to select various ght M IC . F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM or Record Funct i ons Se t up V I DEO Mode : F I NE I npu t S o u r recording will not work.
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DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording : You can also specify one of six modes depending on the subject conditions, recording DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. recording user to record in
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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 camera/ recorder is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not
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●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. White shirt or thick paper 2 Press the MENU button,
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recommended that you return the setting to "On" and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, unless you normally record with "Off" setting. This function is effective only during movie recording: It will not work during still recording. Note: • The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when
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240×", "40×" or "Off" setting will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. Note: • You can check whether Dig. Zoom is "240×", "40×" or "Off" by pressing the DISPLAY button and reviewing the on-screen information. • You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote
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MIC.Filter has been set. • The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie recording. • The microphone filter function works only with the builtin microphone: It will not function when using
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. However, if "XTRA" has been set with DVD-RAM disc, or "LPCM" has been set with DVD-R disc, "FINE" will be set when the disc is changed. • When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie quality while recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the movie
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there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left) • If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly • If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving (Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise
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be confirmed using the onscreen information. • The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Refer to "Recording Image from Other AV Devices" on page 65 to see how to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder to another device. English 88
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commence approximately 10 seconds later. Note: • You can also check that self-timer has been set by reviewing the on-screen information. • To release the self-timer mode, choose "Off" on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off. • To suspend self-timer, press the REC button again before
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the button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: • The "OSD Output" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Even if "Off" is chosen, the on-screen information will appear during playback. See page 71 for playback onscreen information
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Br i ghtness Co l o r L e v e l ADJUST ENTER RAM Brightness adjustment bar Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Tilt up/down and to left/ right to select, and then press to designate. SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN
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with power save function. Specify "Power Save: On": If the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly. Setting Content On To engage power save Off To
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LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. Setting On Off Content The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording. The recording indicator will not light even
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on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. The screen for verifying reset will appear. Ini t ial Setup Be e p Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO" on the screen
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Using Disc Navigation STARTING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on "scene" and "program", so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are
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screen will appear or some message will be displayed: - Write-protected disc - Locked card - Finalized DVD-R disc • Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by burning. English
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RAM Left or Right PLAY RAM ●When playback ends: The DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene. Pressing the or DISC NAVIGATION button will restore the Disc Navigation screen. Playback pause When the playback pause status continues
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from the lowest scene number. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. button after step 4. • Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card. The thumbnails of scenes PLAY RAM in the specified range will
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or card so that it can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. You can copy photos recorded on DVDRAM disc to card. You can use this DVD video camera/ recorder to finalize any DVD-R disc recorded on it so that the disc can be viewed on DVD player, etc. You can repeatedly play back programs and
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) (P.128) Category (P.130) Repeat Play (P.130) ●When using DVD-R disc Scene Select (P.112) Detail (P.113) Program Switch (P.114) Play (P.115) Start → Current (P.112) Current → End (P.112) All (P.112) Disc Capacity (P.126) Finalize Disc (P.129) Go To Top (P.125) End (P.125) Others ETC
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Programs" screen, and then press the DELETE button on remote control, the screen in step 5 will appear. • If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the disc or card will be recommended (See page 127). • If even one play list has been created, message "Same scenes on PlayList will be
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l ec t S t a r t - Cu r r en t Cu r r en t - End All ENTER RETURN RAM Go To To p End ENTER RETURN RAM Edit Select Go To Exit To restore the Disc Navigation screen Delete To delete selected scenes Start→Current... To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on at the
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CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL) The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded scenes. Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set
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SCENES (EDIT - SKIP) You can specify "Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene", "Edit", "Skip", and then press the button. 5 The "Set Skip
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screen B/W: Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen Fades out from color screen to Black and White screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 7 Press the button to quit. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, "Scene", "Edit", "Fade" and
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set fade-in and fade-out to a still image or a movie with recording time of no more than 3 seconds, only fade-in will be valid. • No fade effect will operate if you start playback in the recording pause status. • If you locate the start of a scene by skipping, the
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COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) You can combine multiple scenes into one. If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is
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unnecessary portion. You can also cut out a part of scene and use it in the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be . • 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
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stills will be copied. • Data on card cannot be copied to disc. • The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the same as when you recorded still on disc. • Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder may not be copied normally. 6 The "Copy to card" screen will
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LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose "Lock" on the "Scene" menu
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. DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to on one card is 999. • This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize DPOF that has been set on another device: Always set
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menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the first scene to be selected. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Select" on the "Scene" menu screen. 5 Choose"Start→Current
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: • If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear. • If a DVD-R disc recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted (already finalized), no scene information will appear. English 113
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on this video camera/recorder are collected as "programs" for each recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note: 2 Press the MENU button. • Pressing the button on the "Switch Program" screen will
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(PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press then the MENU button. 3 Choose "Play" on The recording date/time has initially been attached to any program. You can change the recording date/time to any desired title. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION
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to cancel changing of the title. After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of the selected program will appear. ●Characters available for entering 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
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List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on
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screen of the selected play list will be displayed. RAM Note: To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all programs (all recorded scenes), choose "All Programs" on the "Switch PlayList" screen. Sw i t c h P l a y L i s t A l l Pr ogr ams 01 8 / 3 0 / 2003 12 : 3 0PM 02 9 / 1 0 / 2003
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1 2 : 30PM 8 / 30/ 2003 The selected play list will be played back from the first scene. To cancel playback midway, press the button: The Disc navigation screen of the play list being played back will appear. Start PlayList 01 8 / 3 0 / 2003 12 : 3 0PM 02 9 / 1 0 / 2003 8 : 0 0AM 03 9 / 1 2 / 2003
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) You can later add scenes to the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Edit" on 007 Note: If the DISPLAY button is pressed when the thumbnails are displayed, the recording date/time of the selected scene will appear across the bottom of screen. Press
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play list. ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 Press the MENU button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2−4 on page 120. 3 From the
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menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes using menu on page 112. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2−4 on page 120. Ed i t P layL i s t A l l Progr ams P l ayL
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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You can move scenes only when "Category: All" is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Switch" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Select the scene to be moved. 5 Press
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serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Title" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Use the "Playlist Title" screen to
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Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" menu Go T o screen, and then press the button. To p End ETC
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4 8 Cap a c i t y : 9 6% RETURN *1 With DVD-R disc: The quality mode first used for recording with disc will appear. *2 With DVD-R disc: This will not be displayed. PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or
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careful not to delete data by mistake. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that the DVD video camera/recorder is not turned off midway. If initialization is interrupted by power off, the disc or card will not be initialized correctly, or it may be damaged. • It
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disc recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that the DVD video camera/ recorder is not turned off midway. If
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done on any DVD-R disc that has been finalized. • If the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder has already been finalized, you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If finalization is interrupted
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Play Use 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. Choose "Off" to cancel Repeat Play Setting. Note: • Press the button to terminate playback. However, the Repeat Play
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. To play only stills to which DPOF has been set in slide show. Pressing the button will start slide show. When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the final still. Pressing the button will restore the Disc Navigation screen. English 131
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or InstantRead® packed in the "DZ-WINPC1W", "DZ-WINPC2W" or PC connection kit for Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or in the "DZ-WINPC3W" PC editing kit for Hitachi DZMV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder. If another UDF driver has already been installed, uninstall it
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connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to PC: If the USB terminal of your PC is USB1.1, use this driver. Contains the installer for Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will need to install it in order to open the on-line manuals (instruction manual
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"All Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, choose "DVDRAM" and "DVD-RAM Driver", and then open "How to use DVD-RAM disc". No electronic instruction manual is provided with the USB driver. Note: Although the above software programs can be used on Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition or later
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you add a USB card (PCI card, PC card, etc.) on your PC, do it following the instruction manual for USB card, before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. 4 Choose "Search for best driver in these locations", check "Include this location in the search:", and then specify the folder to be
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5 With Windows® XP, the message concerning Windows Logo Test will appear: Click "Continue Anyway". 6 Click "Finish". Click Click English 136
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UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) The following explanation uses the screens for Windows® XP: Use the same procedure for Windows® 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000 Professional to install the UDF driver. 1 Open the UDF folder on the provided CD-ROM and click "setup" or "setup.exe" to start it. 2 The driver
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"Next". Click Click Click 9 If your PC uses Windows® XP / 98 Second Edition / Me, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click "Finish" and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver is now complete. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, proceed with step 10. Click English
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appear: Click "Yes" and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver is now complete. INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE Software "DVD-MovieAlbumSE" is used to edit movies that conform to DVD video recording standard, and stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc. 1 5 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
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do not change the folder where the software is installed, click "Next". 9 Check the contents, and then click "Next". Click 8 If you do not change the program folder name, click "Next". Click Installation will start. Proceed with installation, following the instructions on screen. 10A message for
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3 Open the MyDVD folder, and then double-click "Setup.exe". 4 The screen for installing "MyDVD" will appear: Click "Next". 5 Carefully read the Software License Agreement: If you accept it, click "Yes". Click (This window may be omitted.) Click 6 If you do not wish to change the folder where the
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Note: • If software that detects computer virus, etc. has been installed, invalidate it. • If your PC uses Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 Professional, set user registration of MyDVD, in order to offer appropriate support to customer. The guide for user registration will appear when you start MyDVD
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Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD video
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table shows the recordable time on 8 cm DVD-R disc from MyDVD. The recordable time is shorter than that of 8 cm DVD-RAM disc because MyDVD always records audio in the LPCM format. Movie quality mode of DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder Recordable time on 8 cm DVD-R disc (using MyDVD) STD
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the power switch to "POWER OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, so could scratch the lens. ●Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe
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DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet DVD video camera/recorder on. To set demonstration to off. To start demonstration immediately. Note: • You can press the DISC NAVIGATION button to stop demonstration midway: The Disc
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status of previous recording • When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is inserted • When disc is subject to severe vibrations • When the battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off English
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on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? Unplug the PC connection cable. • Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and played back? Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. English 148
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. Error code No. xxxx. (3) Take note of the number (xxxx), and then consult your dealer. Please read the manual. • See *3 on page 155. (4) ERROR xxxx Battery is almost empty. Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adapter/charger to Replace it. power the DVD video camera/recorder. Cannot
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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/recorder again. Repair of scenes will be attempted. Card
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case, use another disc. Disc error has occurred. Keep disc inside & restart. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again. Repair of
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erase all data on it. "DISC ERROR" If you have write-protected a disc using the write-protect setting tool appears when an (WPTOOL) that is equipped with the UDF driver contained on the attempt to release write- CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, you protect is made. cannot
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may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which power complete. Finalize again was supplied and disc was inserted. now? It is unrecordable on this The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/ card. recorder: Use another card. JPEG file related to
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. If the same message still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc. See *2 on page 155. Use AC adapter/ charger. Finalization is not possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalization. Reference page 128 117, 122 108, 117
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the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery. If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/charger
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Save: Off" to stop automatic power off. Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press the off. RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power supply to DVD video camera/recorder before turning it on again. Reference page 36 38 39 36 36 92
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there is still no improvement, replace the disc. Is some other AV device directly connected to the video/audio input/ output jack of this DVD video camera/recorder? If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted incorrectly. In
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TV to match the connected jacks. If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to VCR, set its input selector to "external input (LINE)". Is the DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly? Check the connections. Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to
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stills recorded on DVD-RAM of this DVD video camera/ recorder to be read by the PC. DVD-R disc cannot be played back on DVDMovieAlbumSE. DVD-MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read on DVD-R disc: Use generally available DVD video playback software to play back DVD-R disc on PC. Error
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click "OK". "DISC ERROR" appears A disc that was write-protected using the write-protect setting tool when releasing write- (WPTOOL) equipped with the UDF driver on the CD-ROM provided protect. with this DVD video camera/recorder cannot be released on this DVD video camera/recorder as is. Use
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read while being re-encoded. "Hardware Removal" results in error. Exit Windows® once, and then disconnect the DVD video camera/ recorder. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, the problem may be solved if you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 3 or later. Reference page 143  English 161
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be removed. Did you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to "POWER OFF"? Connect the battery or AC adapter/charger, set the power switch to " VIDEO" and then "POWER OFF", and remove the disc. DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be operated from remote control
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DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode On Off On English Auto * Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.
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minutes (FINE) approx. 60 minutes (STD) approx. 30 minutes (LPCM) Maximum number of DVD-RAM disc recordable stills (per side) 999. However, if movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease. SD memory card DZ-MV350A approx. 220 (in FINE mode) (when using 32 MB card
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g DZ-MV380A approx. 590 g AC adapter/charger, battery, AV/S input/output cable, infrared remote control, Lithium battery for remote control, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder strap, power cable, DC power cord, ferrite core, Software CD-ROM, PC connection cable, 8 cm DVD-R disc (in Round DVD Holder
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, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. • Unusable on DZ-MV350A. POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (DRMSV28R), 8 cm DVD-R disc (DR30.1P): Remove the
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9:00am-5:00pm (h.n.e) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Models: DZ-MV350A/DZ-MV380A Trade Name: HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this
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.zoom 84 8 cm DVD-R disc 22 8 cm DVD-RAM disc 22 A AC adapter/charger 40 , ACCESS/PC indicator 50 53 Add (edit 121 All programs 114 Auto (program AE 80 Auto-focus 57 AV input/output jack 72 B Backlight correction 60 Battery 36 Attaching to DVD video camera/recorder ......37 Charging 36
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114 Title 115 Program AE 80 Protect Disc 126 Q Quality (Card 87 R Record button 50 Recording indicator 93 Remote control 34 Repeat Play 130 (play list 124 Title (program 115 U Update Control Info 128 V Video flash 54 VIDEO Mode 86 FINE 86 LPCM 86 STD 86 XTRA 86 Vol. button 67
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problem, you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of equipment. (b) Although This Software Copyrights The copyrights of This Software, attached manual, etc. are owned by Software USB device driver for DVDCAM UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi