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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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 2
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 3
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to user's authority to operate the equipment. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 4
use of DVD video camera/recorder and accessory equipment. Please battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 5 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 5
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a servicing to qualified service personnel. 17 Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. a. When the power-supply cord - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 6
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 7
: • 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 could corrode the battery connecting terminals, which could result in loss of power. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 8
Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder instructions. Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 9
-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications: • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 10
and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on "Installing Software" explains the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. We want this manual to be - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 11
do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape. You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function). ●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 12
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 13
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 14
(END 125 Disc or Card Management 126 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY 126 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC 126 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD 127 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC 128 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC 129 English - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 15
146 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check the Following 147 Trouble Messages 149 Troubleshooting 156 System Reset 163 Major Specifications 164 Introduction to Optional Accessories 166 CAMERA ACCESSORIES 166 POWER SUPPLY 166 INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER ...........166 To - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 16
accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 17
operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 18
17 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 19
from speaker, etc. 32 RESET button (P. 163) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 33 PC connection terminal (TO PC) 27 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95) 34 Joystick (P. 48, 67, 79) 28 SELECT button (P. 98) 29 MENU button (P. 48 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 20
67) 40 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95) 46 Forward skip button (P. 69) 41 MENU button (P. 48, 80, 102) 47 DISPLAY button (P. 71) 48 Stop button (P. 21, 67, 97) 49 DELETE button (P. 101) 50 SELECT button (P. 98) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 21
● , 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, the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 22
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 23
not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc. EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER: • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 24
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 25
or lost: − Do not remove the card or turn DVD video camera/recorder off during reading or writing of data − Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise Note: • This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on other digital - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 26
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 27
stills that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Model DZ-MV350A DZ-MV380A Setting Camera input External input 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 28
DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Function Program AE White Bal. Camera Color Level Beep Power Save Initial Setup Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset DVD-RAM 1 Disc/Card used DVD-R 2 CARD Reference - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 29
All VIDEO PHOTO Repeat Play On Off Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ × ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × × ∴ ∴ × ∴ × ∴ × ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ Reference page 101 103 104 105 107 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 30
, 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), 1,020,000 pixels (DZMV380A), high-quality movies and stills (on DVDRAM disc only) can be recorded. When recording movies - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 31
Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your TV and you can enjoy the playback picture with your family and friends on the large TV screen; or connect it to a video printer (generally available) to print the recorded image. You can also transfer recorded movies and stills (for DVD-RAM disc or - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 32
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 33
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. 33 English - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 34
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 35
/recorder, remote control may not be possible. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/recorder will also be operated by the remote control: To - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 36
the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger. Note: When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger will light. Battery POWER and - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 37
must 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 38
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 100 min For DZ-MV380A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using viewfinder - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 39
will consume a slight amount of power. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the day before you plan to use it. However, since the battery used for this DVD video camera/recorder is free from the memory effect, you do - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 40
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 be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your Hitachi - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 41
• The recording/playback side must face the inside (DVD video camera/recorder). Disc guide When "DISC ACCESS" disappears, the DVD video camera/recorder is ready for recording. ●Identifying recording/playback sides of disc: Single sided disc: The recording/playback side "SIDE A" mark is opposite - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 42
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 43
. • Do not detach the battery or AC adapter/charger until the DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 44
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 so that it can be held - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 45
To record still on DVDRAM disc Set to " VIDEO": To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to "POWER OFF": The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off. DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function will work and a message may appear. In this case, refer to "Trouble Messages - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 46
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 46 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 47
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder. Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard. Note: • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 48
1/ 2003 12: 00AM RAM on the date display battery is exhausted, the date and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/ recorder turned off: The built-in battery - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 49
select the desired date display Da te Se t up format, and then press the button. Da t e Mode D/M/ Y Da t e Se t The menu screen for ENTER RETURN RAM setting date will be restored, and the "Date Mode" has been changed as you designated. 4 Press the MENU button to switch off the menu screen - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 50
Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder. ACCESS/PC indicator Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. Power switch 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to " VIDEO" to - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 51
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 recording. Especially - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 52
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 of the cables in - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 53
Power switch 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to " PHOTO". When using card: Set the power With DZ-MV380A, the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 3 (When using DVD-RAM disc) - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 54
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 you light a subject when recording in a dark place. * Unusable on DZ-MV350A. English 54 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 55
Zooming This DVD video camera/recorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom. Move the zoom lever to "T" control side, and the subject image will gradually become telescopic: Move the zoom lever to "W" control - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 56
to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect. Use 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 57
the "W" control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on the subject. • Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be restored. English 57 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 58
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 59
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 60
appear. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between on and off. • The backlight setting will automatically return to "off" when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. English 60 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 61
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 62
8 9 10 11 12 FINE L IN REC 6 10 0:00:00 13 REM 3 0 MIN 14 15 DISC ACCESS 16 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 3 17 The above screen is display: Backlight compensation OFF : Backlight compensation ON Manual focus No display: Autofocus : Manual focus External flash*1 [when Video Flash (sold - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 63
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 64
, a warning message will appear. Note: The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (See "Information Display During - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 65
from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera/recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-MV380A, using - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 66
. Note: • The recorded contents can be played back in the same manner as when playing back camera images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. See "Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 88 for details, and - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 67
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 time for the playback image to appear. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCCSS/PC or CARD ACCESS - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 68
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 69
/recorder 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 70
the button. ENTER RETURN RAM Top : To go to DVD video camera /recorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status. To cancel the "Go To" procedure midway, press the button before going to the specified point. Note: • If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 71
mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode*1 Scene No. Repeat play*5 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 72
section explains about playback on another AV device, such as TV. CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) To S-video input jack* To video/ audio input jacks - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 73
is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the remote control code of the VCR to a position - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 74
disc. Note: Use this 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 75
8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by Hitachi Maxell. It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 76
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° DISC CLEANING Use a soft, dry cloth to lightly wipe off any dust, dirt, etc. adhering to - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 77
use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 78
MENU button during recording pause: The "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen will appear. Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the button to choose the option. The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 79
Reset ENTER RETURN RAM Beep (P. 92) Power save (P. 92) Recording LED (P. 93) Language selection (P. 93) Demo mode (P. 146) Reset (P. 94) You can use the joystick on DVD video camera/recorder to . • With DZ-MV380A, the range of screen in which recording stills is possible will be different - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 80
g . Zoom Spo t l i ght M IC . F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Selected AE mode 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 3 3 Press the if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Tilt a ski slope. Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place even - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 81
DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject. However, it may not allow user Set D i g . Zoom Ou t do o r MIC.F i l ter Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Infrared sensor block • If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 82
●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object will change from blinking to a steady light: The steady light indicates that the white balance setting is Set EXIT RAM complete. 4 Press the button to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 83
Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. Came ra Func t i ons Set u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . EIS On Di g . Zoom Of f MIC.F i l ter ENTER RETURN RAM the setting to "On" and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, unless you normally record with "Off" - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 84
camera/ recorder is turned off. Note: • You can check whether Dig. Zoom is "240×", "40×" or "Off" by pressing the DISPLAY button and reviewing 240×" or "40×" has been chosen. • If the power switch is set to " PHOTO" with DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to 40x is possible, even when "240×" - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 85
t e Ba l . EIS D i g . Zoom M IC . F i l t e r On ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the button. Note: • You can also use the on-screen display to confirm setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The MIC.Filter function - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 86
stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change even if the DVD-RAM disc is replaced with a DVD-R disc, or vice versa. However, if "XTRA" has been set with DVD-RAM disc, or "LPCM" has been set with DVD-R disc, "FINE" will be set when - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 87
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the "STD"): • If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 88
icon SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) You can record stills of externally input images on a DVD-RAM disc or card in the Frame or Field mode. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying "Frame", but "Field" is recommended for - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 89
p u t Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM 2 Select "On", and then press the button. The self-timer will be set. 3 Press the MENU 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. - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 90
I n p u t Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM 2 Choose "On" or "Off", and press 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 91
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. LCD S e t u p 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 92
"On" or "Off", and then press the button. On Of f RAM 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: • To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from automatic off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to "POWER OFF", and then set it to " VIDEO", " PHOTO" or " PHOTO - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 93
i a l Se t up Be e p Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN Engl ish F r ança i s Español Deu t sh I t a l i ano RAM 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: The language setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 2 Select - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 94
. 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 "NO" on the screen for verification in step 2 or press the button. RAM 2 If you are sure that you wish to reset, use the Reset joystick - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 95
"scene" and "program", so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same. 1 Press the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 96
RAM Disc type icon*6 *1 The displayed thumbnail will be the first image that you recorded. *2 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. *3 No still icon will appear for card. *4 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 97
TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. You can also press the button to end Disc Navigation. A l l Pr og r ams 001 / 014 PLAY RAM FINE 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 0 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 98
range. • To release multiple selection, press the SELECT or 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 Red be framed in red, and frame then selected. When scenes up to this point are selected - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 99
. You can initialize a DVD-RAM disc 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 100
. See pages 78-79 and 96 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Delete Edit Copy Select Detail (P.101) (P.103) (P.109) (P.112) (P.113) Thumbnail (P.103) Skip (P.104) Fade (P.105) Combine (P.107) Divide (P.108) Move - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 101
t Copy Se l ect Det a i l 5 The "Delete Scene" ETC ENTER RETURN RAM screen will appear: If you are sure you want to delete the selected scene, press the (stills) is quite short, the remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc or card remaining indicator. • The locked scenes - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 102
): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Exi t De l ete ENTER RETURN RAM Se 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 103
at the Disc Navigation screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail. ● ● ● ● ● ● 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION l e c t Comb i ne Det a i l Di v i de ETC Move ENTER RETURN RAM 5 The "Change Thumbnail" screen will Select Thumbnail Point appear: If you are sure you want to - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 104
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 e c t Comb i ne Det a i l Di v i de ETC Move ENTER RETURN RAM button. ●Releasing Skip Select the scene set to be skipped, and perform the same procedure as - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 105
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 have been set. A l l Pr og r ams 005 / 013 "In" effect PLAY RAM "Out" effect If you want to change the scene to which fade is added, you can - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 106
When playing back Note: • Setting fade will interlock with sound. • Fading can also be set to either "IN" or "OUT". • Any registered fade can be changed at any time using the same procedure as above. • Fade can also be added to on-screen information displayed during playback. • Adding fade to - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 107
Se l ect Combine Det a i l D i v i de ETC Mo v e ENTER RETURN RAM are sure you want to combine the selected scenes, press the button. If you want to change the to update the control information will appear when power is turned on and Disc Navigation is first started (P.128). Note that - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 108
also cut out a part of scene and use it in the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 button. Sel ect D i v i s i on Po i n t 002 RAM 0 : 00 : 18 Note: • If you press the MENU button before pressing cannot be divided. • If free space available on disc is insufficient, division will not - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 109
stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card. 1 Set the power switch to " VIDEO" or " PHOTO". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 110
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 screen, and then press - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 111
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 be set. 4 on one card is 999. • This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize DPOF that has been set on another device: Always - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 112
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 scenes from the current to end will be selected. PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM "All" is specified: All scenes from the first to end will be selected - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 113
unknown: This will appear when the disc has a scene recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder, only if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown. Also, this will not appear when a DVD-R disc is used. *3 This will not appear with DVD-R disc, since no still image can be recorded - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 114
DATE (SWITCH) Since the scenes recorded on this video camera/recorder are collected as "programs" for each recording date and Y/M/D may be mixed. ETC ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Select the program to be displayed, and then press the button. The Disc Navigation screen of the selected program will appear. - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 115
You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press then the MENU button. 3 Choose "Play" on the "Program" menu screen, P r og r am and then press the Sw i t c h button. Play Ti tle ETC ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Select the program to be played back, and then - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 116
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 117
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 RETURN RAM 0 5 9 / 30 / 2003 8 : . . 006 / 006 If you want to change PLAY RAM • If free space available on disc is insufficient - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 118
Create Ed i t Ti tle ETC D e l e t e ENTER RETURN and then press the button. PLAY RAM The Disc Navigation 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 119
BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Play" on the "PlayList" menu screen, PlayList Sw i t c h and then press the Play Create button. Ed i t Ti tle ETC D e l e t e ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Use the "Start Playlist" screen to select - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 120
LIST) You can later add scenes to the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Edit" on the the Play Create button. Ed i t Ti tle ETC D e l e t e ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 121
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 122
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 123
scenes only when "Category: All" is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Switch" l e c t Comb i ne Det a i l D i v i de ETC Mo v e ENTER RETURN RAM are sure you want to move the scene, press the button. 10Press the button to quit. Note: • If you - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 124
/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 l e setting? YES NO ENTER 0 1 a t a Pa r k 001 / 008 PLAY RAM Note: The registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedure. DELETING PLAY LIST - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 125
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 ENTER RETURN RAM A l l Pr ogr ams 014 / 014 PLAY RAM (When "End" is specified) English 125 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 126
2 4 PHOTO( ECO) : 1 8 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 127
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 128
te Con t r o l I n fo. 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 updating of control information is interrupted by power off, the control information will not be updated correctly. • It may - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 129
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 by power off, the disc will not be - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 130
V I DEO PHOTO RAM 4 Specify the desired option for display, and then press the button. A l l Pr og r ams 006/ 015 PLAY RAM (When "PHOTO" is 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 131
) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Slide Show - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 132
UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder, make sure that another UDF driver* has not already been installed in your PC. * InstantWrite® or InstantRead® packed in the "DZ-WINPC1W", "DZ-WINPC2W" or PC connection kit for Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD video camera - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 133
DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: Contains the installer for DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 139 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc on-line manuals (instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver. Although the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 134
the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver), open "Programs" or "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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 135
following the instruction manual for USB card, before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. 4 Choose "Search for best driver in these Windows® XP is used). Confirm Click Confirm Click With Windows® XP / 2000 Professional: D:\USB2\Win2kXp With Windows® Me: D:\USB2\WinMe With Windows - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 136
5 With Windows® XP, the message concerning Windows Logo Test will appear: Click "Continue Anyway". 6 Click "Finish". Click Click English 136 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 137
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 138
"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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 139
" 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 Carefully read the Software License Agreement: drive of PC. If you accept it, click "Yes". 2 Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 140
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 141
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 142
Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 Professional, set the user name to "Administrator (computer's manager)" (or user name with equivalent authorization), log on to PC, and then install the software recommends user registration of MyDVD, in order to offer appropriate support to customer. The guide for user - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 143
DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD video camera - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 144
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 Approx. 40 minutes FINE Approx. 25 minutes XTRA - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 145
Be sure to set the power switch to "POWER OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 146
versatile functions, including special effects. Referring to the procedure on page 40, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode", and then press the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 147
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 147 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 148
operation Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder. Check 7 No image - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 149
disc. Then turn power on again. 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 150
DVD-R disc? You cannot record still image on DVDR disc (recordable of still images from PC). Use DVD-RAM disc 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 151
this 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 152
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Disc error. • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 155. • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. Initialize the disc or use another disc. • Initializing the disc will erase all data - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 153
Cause & Troubleshooting Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc. • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be repaired. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the another disc. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. • See *2 on page 155. Error occurred. Please - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 154
. 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 155
& Troubleshooting Use AC adapter/ charger. Turn off power. Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by a battery. If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the removed disc, insert - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 156
temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 50-86ºF (10-30ºC). Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it. Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it. Has the battery been unused for a long time? Remove the - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 157
scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. If 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 158
DVD video camera/recorder connected to TV correctly? Check the connections. Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? momentarily interrupted. Clean the disc. Poor playback picture Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and recorded? The problem - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 159
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 appears - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 160
DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the "Drive Select" column, and then 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 161
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 162
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 163
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 Initial 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 164
. 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) DZ-MV380A approx. 50 (in FINE mode) Varies - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 165
disc) DZ-MV350A approx. 565 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 166
, 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 167
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 168
.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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 169
123 Play 119 Select scenes (submenu 122 Switch 118 Title 124 Portrait (Program AE 80 Power Save 92 Power switch 45 Program 114 Play 115 Switch 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV380A | Owners Guide - Page 170
because of mechanical problem, you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of equipment. (b) Although This Software contains several components : Name of Software USB device driver for DVDCAM UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi, Ltd. Matsushita
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English
Instruction Manual
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
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it
is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
QR34962 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2003
Printed in Japan OM-M(I)
DZ-MV350A
DZ-MV380A
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
Printed on recycled paper