Hitachi DZ-MV730A Owners Guide
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STOP/EXIT MENU DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 2
THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2). 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-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 3
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 4
DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 5
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. 5 English - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 6
of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: • 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 7
this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or impact. − Violently open or close the LCD monitor ACCESS - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 8
contents. Copyright: • Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 9
disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on "Connecting to PC" 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-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 10
Introduction ●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 49, 58) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 11
play it back on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder. ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147) You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc. Original - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 12
38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 13
DZ-GX20A only) ........76 Viewing on TV Screen 77 CONNECTING TO A TV 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 78 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player 79 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC 79 PLAYING BACK DVD ON OR OFF (BEEP 100 TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......100 TURNING RECORD LED ON - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 14
on DVD Video Camera/ Recorder 147 Uninstalling Software 149 Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC 149 Introduction to Video Editing Software........... 150 No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check the Following 158 Trouble Messages 160 Troubleshooting 167 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 15
use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. DC power cord: When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. Power cable - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 16
W side for wide-angle. 10 Accessory shoe For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 149) [for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only] 12 AV input/output jack (p. 77, 80 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 17
PC indicator (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730A only) (p. 7, 49, 51) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. 18 PHOTO button (p. 51) 25 26 21 BATTERY - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 18
switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and button (p. 174) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 42 36 DISPLAY (Screen display) - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 19
110) 49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 50 DISPLAY button (p. 62) 51 ZOOM T button (p. 56) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 56) 53 ZOOM W button (p. 56) 54 Reverse skip button (p. 60) 55 Forward search buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder. English 19 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 20
can delete the recorded contents (p. 24). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 21
on the right of power switch, set the switch to "O" or "N" (only "O" for DVD-R disc). OFF DVD video camera/recorder. If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on screen (p. 46, 132). Initializing the DVD - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 22
3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 3 Put in a card. 2 Open the cover of card - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 23
on the right of power switch, set the switch to "P". OFF 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full press). Note: • With the DZ-GX20A only, the built -in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 24
to dirty or scratch the bare disc (see pages 152 and 153). Note: • It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great care with handling it - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 25
on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc. • If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 26
* Fig. 1 Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/ PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/recorder at extremely high or low temperatures, or in environment where condensation is likely to - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 27
SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used or DPE service. Note: • This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 28
impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again. RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC ●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc DZ-GX20A: Can record up to approx. 750 photos. DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A: Can record up - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 29
280 Approx. 1,920 1 GB Approx. 1,800 Approx. 2,400 Approx. 3,600 For DZ-MV730A Recording quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Capacity 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 or heard on this DVD video camera/recorder. In addition, no such a data file can be displayed on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Use the - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 30
(JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Model DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A Camera input 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 1,280 × It is widely used in digital still cameras since JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC. When this DVD video camera/recorder records on DVDRAM - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 31
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 hand - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 32
lens. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. Shorter end Longer end Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 33
RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. Note: • Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 34
. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/ recorder will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR. • The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 35
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. 90º 180º English 35 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 36
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-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 37
c button to select the digit you want to set in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 38
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/ month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Date display format M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D Example of display 5: - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 39
AC adapter/charger to charge the battery. 1 Connect 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. Battery Power cable - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 40
on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: See "Troubleshooting" on page 167 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 41
when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will be warm, but this does not indicate a fault. • A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 42
. Battery life: The battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the DVD video camera/recorder is used. If the usable time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new one. Power save - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 43
adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. DC power - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 44
while holding down the gray button at the right of switch. ACCESS/PC indicator • When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function will work and a message may appear. In this case, refer to "Trouble Messages" on page 160 and take corrective action. • While the ACCESS - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 45
of disc insertion block, to close the cover. Then the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically recognize the disc: While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the power supply, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact. ●Identifying recording sides of - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 46
turn off even if the power switch is set to "OFF". If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 47
If the DVD video camera/recorder is on at this time, the "EJECT" indicator will blink on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until it stops. Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 48
Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. 5 Close the cover of card insertion block. Note: • No card is provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder: Buy cards if you need them. • See page 29 for the capacity of cards and the number of recordable photos on them. English 48 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 49
OFF 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to "O" to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 4 Press the REC button. The - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 50
Functions" on page 86. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but the operation will not be changed. • Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the recording - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 51
with both hands. • When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 52
AE k 3. White balance n 4. EIS o 5. Manual Focus m 6. Backlight compensation 1. Recording mode 13. Zoom DZ-MV730A. p 7. Microphone filter l 8. 16:9 mode 9. Video flash* 10. Self-timer 11. External Input 12. Recording status Movie recording time 17. Remaining space on disc/card 18. Remaining battery - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 53
Manual focus r : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus v : (display in Spanish): Manual ) 11. External Input (p. 95) L IN S IN*2 : AV input : S-VIDEO input 12. Recording status n : During recording Zoom (p. 56) W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y (Digital Zoom: 240× only in - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 54
recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A. *2 Not displayed on DZ-MV730A. *3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 55
to give warning message to user. The message can be checked of the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. When the LCD monitor blinks in green). Operating status/ warning message Battery remaining level Note: • If the LCD Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 56
"T" control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, or optical 16-power is exceeded on DZ-MV730A). You can zoom up to 240-power. W: recording wide area (wide-angle) 3 Press the MENU button to - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 57
Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780A (see page 151). 1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 58
on another DVD video camera/ recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback image to appear. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 59
one frame. Hold down c : Forward slow playback. Hold down d : Reverse slow playback. After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status. Note: • In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted. • The intervals for - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 60
back will return to the start of the scene preceding that being played back. Note: • If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the beginning of the located scene. • Pressing the e button in the last scene on disc will - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 61
. Position of currently played back image Total recording time of all selected scenes Go t o 3 Press the A button to enter the selection. The DVD video camera/recorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status. Pressing A again will start playback. To cancel the "Go To - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 62
123 On-Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. 9:27AM 9/ 30/2005 No display Playback information display Recording date/time ●Switching the information display mode Press the - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 63
DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 84) Camera Functions While the camera disc or card being used (p. 52) Guide display Functions settable Explanation on function English 63 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 64
Menu You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them. Press the QUICK MENU button. QUICK MENU Qu i ck Menu V I DEO Mode : F I NE 16 : 9 : Of f I npu t Sou r c e : CAMERA Menu abou t r eco r d f unc t i ons se t up - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 65
: 12 The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of Qu i ck Menu V I DEO Mode 16 : 9 CAMERA I npu t Sou r ce L I NE S L I NE * Usua l l y se l ec t t h i s op t i on. ENTER RETURN RAM * Displayed on DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A only. ●Date Setup Qu i ck Menu Da t - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 66
QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): 1 The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 94) Qu i ck Menu I npu t Sou r c e : CAMERA Se l f T ime r : Of f Menu f o r r eco r d f unc t i - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 67
Language Demo Mode Rese t Menu se t up i s r e t u r ned t o i n i t i a l s t a t e ex cep t da t e. ENTER RETURN RAM Note: No photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc. (p. 101) Qu i ck Menu Language Demo Mode Rese t Change t he l angu Eng l i sh Françai s Españo l Deu t sch I tal iano ENTER - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 68
on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 94) Qu i ck Menu Qua l i t y : F I NE I npu t Sou r c e : CAMERA Se l f T ime r : Of f Menu f o r r eco r d f unc t i ons se t up. ENTER RETURN Qu i ck Menu Qua l i t y F I NE I npu t Sour ce Se - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 69
●Initial Setup Qu i ck Menu Language : Eng l i sh Demo Mode : Au t o Rese t Menu f o r I n i t i a l se t up. ENTER RETURN Qu i ck Menu Language Eng l i sh Demo Mode Rese t Change t he l anguage d i sp l ay. ENTER RETURN Qu i ck Menu Eng l i sh Language Demo Mode Au t o Rese t Se l ec t demons t r - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 70
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): 1 The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ● Scene Qu i ck Menu Ed i t Ef - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 71
136) Qu i ck Menu ETC R e p e a t P l a y O n Of f Cance l r epea t p l ay. ENTER RETURN R Note: The menu item "Finalize Disc" will not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc. FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD): 3 The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 72
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 72 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 73
Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 72): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 74
123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. VOL. The exposure adjustment bar - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 75
be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S input/output terminal. 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 is not supplied from this DVD video camera/recorder.) 75 English - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 76
"Introduction to Optional Accessories" on page 151. You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 151): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-MV730A. Note: • The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 77
123 Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO input jack* To video/audio input jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow White Red * - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 78
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 • Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also display only part of information or switch off - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 79
BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see "Terminology", p. 155) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 80
(provided) Yellow White Red * If you are using DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable. 1 Set the input source on the DVD video camera/ recorder to "LINE (L IN)". FINE Switch the input referring - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 81
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 control provided with the DVD video camera/ recorder. When recording an image - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 82
adapters (generally available) *1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD video camera/recorder can be directly connected to some video cameras. *2: If the video camera to be connected has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/ recorder (only for DZ-GX20A - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 83
among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 124). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 84
DVD video camera/recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera . F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Guide display Functions settable Options settable Display of disc or card being used (p. 54) English 84 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 85
to external signal or S external signal. *7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in "N" status, or "P" status. *8: Displayed only when input selection is set to camera. *9: Not displayed in Quick Menu. Initial Setup I n i t i a l Se t up Beep : On Power Save : Of f Re c o r d LED : On Language : Eng - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 86
TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope. Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting. Turn the LCD monitor - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 87
3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place. • An after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended that you use a tripod). • If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 72). 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. REM - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 88
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 work - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 89
manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ Thick paper recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually is in the digital zoom range - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 90
recording photos on DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A. RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) See page 56 for setting on digital zoom. REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce wind - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 91
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted 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" mode): • If there is a complicated pattern in background (as - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 92
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) 12 When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode "On": You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with "Off" is 4:3). "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) " - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 93
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD" recording using DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this switching. • When using - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 94
connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. Setting CAMERA LINE S LINE* Content Usually select this option. To input image from another device To input S-VIDEO signal from another device On-screen display No display L IN S IN * Displayed on DZ-GX20A - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 95
information. • The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • Refer to "Recording (Dubbing) Images", p. 80 to see how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another device. Still external input icon (Field) L IN REM 9 9 9 8 : 0 0 AM - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 96
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 PHOTO button again before recording starts, or - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 97
DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 98
adjustment bar 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, use "Operating LCD / EVF Se t up 3 Press the - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 99
EVF Se t up Ad j us t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN Aut o On RAM Note: The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 2 Choose "On" and decide it. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting: Images will always appear in the viewfinder - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 100
off. TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) Setting On Off Content To engage power save. 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 101
. Note: The language setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. 2 Select "Français", and then press the A button. Con f i gur a t i on I n i t i a l e Be e p Power Save LED Enrg. Langue F r ança i s Mode Démo Régl Défaut ENTRER RETOUR RAM - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 102
MENU button, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Reset" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 103
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. • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44). Before You Begin • When using disc: Set the power switch to - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 104
icon will appear for card. *3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. *4 Appears when 13 scenes or Finalized DVD-R disc - Locked card • Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 105
f / e A PLAY RAM d / c PLAY RAM ●When playback ends: The DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene. Pressing automatically be restored. ●Playing back photos A photo on DVD-RAM disc will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. When - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 106
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 107
set on this DVD video camera/recorder is directly played back on a DVD recorder/player or read into PC, the set effect results will not be reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the set effect results, connect both devices using the AV/S input/output cable and then perform recording - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 108
on page 84. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Edit Effect Copy Select Detail (p. 110) (p. 114) (p. 136) (p. 136) (p. 136) On (p. 136) Off (p. 136) ●When using DVD-R disc Scene Select (p. 119) Detail (p. 120) Program Switch (p. 121) Play (p. - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 109
●When using card Scene Delete Lock Select Detail (p. 110) (p. 118) (p. 119) (p. 120) Go To Top (p. 131) End (p. 131) Start → Current (p. 119) Current → End (p. 119) All (p. 119) Slide Show Start (p. 137) Card Format Card Capacity (p. 132) (p. 133) English 109 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 110
then press the DELETE button on remote control, the screen in step 5 will appear. • To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM disc, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part (see page 112). • If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the disc or card will - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 111
●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 110): The submenu will appear. Ed i t De l ete Exi t 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 112
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) 1 You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 113
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) 1 If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is specified (p. 136). Stills cannot be - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 114
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT - FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out 1 Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen Fade In Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 115
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) 1 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. 6 Press the C button to quit. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. A skip icon " " - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 116
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) 1 Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 117
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) 13 1 Set the power switch to "O" or "N". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 when you recorded still on disc. • Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder may not be copied normally. If you want to change the still to be - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 118
SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) 3 You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to "P". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. ●To unlock the scene: Select the locked scene, and then use the - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 119
123 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this "Select" function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Choose "Select" on the "Scene" menu screen. 2 Point the cursor at the first - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 120
appear with DVD-R disc, since no still image can be recorded on it. (When using card) De tai l Scene No. 6 9 / 27 / 2005 12 : 5 0:00PM Note: • DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a unified image file format for video cameras: Image files can be commonly used for all digital devices that - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 121
1 Recorded on September 10 5:20PM Still 8:00PM 12 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as "programs" for each recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 122
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Play" P r og r am on the "Program" menu screen, and then press the A button. Sw i t c h Play Ti tle ETC ENTER RETURN - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 123
title setting screen will be restored. • Double byte characters set on other devices may be displayed blank on this DVD video camera/recorder. • Titles set on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be visible on other devices. ●Characters available for entering title You can use the SELECT button - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 124
1 Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 125
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) 1 Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose PlayList Sw i t c h "Switch - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 126
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Edit" PlayList Sw i t c h on the "PlayList" menu Play Create screen, and then press Ed i t the A button. Ti tle ETC D e l e t e ENTER - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 127
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. 4 Press the A button. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. Ed i t P layL i s t A l l Progr ams P l ayL i s t No . 02 004/014 007/007 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 128
1 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. 5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu screen, and then press the A button. Ed - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 129
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) 1 You can move scenes only when "Category: All" is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Switch" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the A button. Select the play list to be - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 130
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) 1 The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/ times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Title" on - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 131
123 Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Top" Go To or "End" on the "Go To" menu screen, and then press the A To p End ETC - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 132
AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/ DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC via PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be initialized and may be unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder (for DZ-GX20A or DZ - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 133
Choose "YES" to release the protection. • If disc protection has been engaged on another device, it may not be releasable on this DVD video camera/recorder: Use the original device that protected the disc to release the protection. 123 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) You - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 134
to update the data. Before You Begin • When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating control information, make sure that power is not turned off during updating: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 135
(FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 136
that range will repeat. ●To release Repeat 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. Note: • Press the C button to terminate playback. However, the Repeat Play - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 137
of the position of cursor. • If you press the C button or turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, Slide Show will be canceled. Start: To start a slide show When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the final still. Pressing the C button - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 138
Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) Connecting to PC THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in which the software on the CD-ROM provided or generally available software is installed: The videos - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 139
provided CD-ROM Note: Images recorded on DVD-R disc cannot be edited on the software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder. Languages compatible with each software program: • DVD-MovieAlbumSE, DVDfunSTUDIO and UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) can handle Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 140
Acrobat Reader (see page 141 for installation). If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will need to install it in order to open the on-line manuals (instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver. Although the CD-ROM may contain a folder or file other than the above, they - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 141
Read the electronic instruction manuals on PC for complete information on using each software program. ● DVD-MovieAlbumSE You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 142
Software Before You Begin Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder, check to see if another UDF driver* has already been installed your PC. *InstantWrite® provided with the DZ-WINPC1, DZ-WINPC2 or DZ-WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 143
1 Click "All" on the installer screen. Clicking "All" allows you to install the DVDRAM driver, DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1 and DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2 all at one time. If any of the software programs are already installed, uninstall them, and then proceed with installing the provided programs. 2 The screen - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 144
Then the installation of DVDfunSTUDIO will start. 12 Click "Finish". Then the installation of DVD-RAM driver will start. 13 After the DVD-RAM driver has been installed, a message that prompts you to restart the PC will appear: Click "OK". Click 8 The screen for installing DVDfunSTUDIO will appear - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 145
15 Click "Next". 17 If you do not wish to change the folder in which the UDF driver is installed, click "Next". Click 16 Carefully read the License Agreement: If you accept it, click "Yes". The contents of agreement displayed on actual screen - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 146
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 appear: Click "Yes" to restart the PC. Installing the software is now complete. Click Note: • If software that detects computer virus, etc., has - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 147
can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB terminal of PC. 2 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 148
) and the playback method. Refer to the DVDfunSTUDIO instruction manual for details. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc will be created. Then the disc cover of this DVD video camera/recorder will open automatically. Note: • The menu - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 149
using software other than that provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. • If the PC is started from suspend (see "Terminology" on page 155) (or sleep or standby) with this DVD video camera/recorder connected to the PC, the DVD video camera/recorder - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 150
This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be connected to a Mac via USB. When using a DVD-RAM disc recorded using this DVD video camera/recorder on Mac, it is recommended that you use the DVD-Multi (or DVD-RAM) drive of the above PIXELA CORPORATION. • A DVD-RAM disc written using the above software may - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 151
instruction manuals for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to this DVD video camera/recorder, you will need the optional step-up ring: Attach it after removing the lens hood covering the lens (see p. 57). ** Unavailable for DZ-MV730A. POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 152
can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc from the holder, cartridge or caddy when using. The way to remove a disc from its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains how to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 153
Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft cloth 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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 154
not start if a disc is loaded with the power switch set to "O" or "N", or a card is loaded with the power switch set to " P". • The demonstration function will not work when the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only). • While the demonstration is being given - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 155
be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images with higher resolution (bit rate - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 156
: This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R disc. HOWLING: This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a device - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 157
for optical storage defined by OSTA*. UDF revision 2.0 or 2.01 has been adopted for DVD-RAM disc to ensure compatibility with DVD recorders and PCs, as well as DVD video camera/recorders. * Optional Storage Technology Association: An organization that is promoting writable optical storage. VIDEO - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 158
• No operation can be performed because the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator on this DVD video camera/recorder remains lit or blinking. • After disc or battery or DC power cord was disconnected instead of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn the DVD video camera/recorder - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 159
/recorder. Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? (DZ-GX20A/DZMV780A) Unplug the PC connection cable. • Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 160
possible to use for camera. (2) However, when you record from PC 46 connection terminal, please do not format. (3) Format the disc now? Battery is almost empty. Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adapter/charger to Replace it. power the DVD video camera/recorder. 39, 43 Cannot - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 161
troubleshooting. 7, 26, 45 CANNOT RECORD Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still image on PHOTOS DVD-R disc (recordable of still images from PC). Use DVD DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/ - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 162
PC? When using the card on this DVD Format the card now? video camera/recorder, choose "YES" and format it. 132 CHECK DISC A disc unusable on this DVD video camera DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video 43 camera/ - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 163
software protected from a device other than this scenes. Delete scenes? DVD video camera/recorder. To release this case, use a device that has executed software been initialized on a PC? Choose "YES" and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD video camera/recorder. Initialization will delete - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 164
Troubleshooting Reference page Error occurred. Please An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. replace disc. Replace the disc. Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which complete. Finalize again power be supported by specifications - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 165
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 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 166
clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialize the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again. • Initialization will delete all data on disc. *3 • This message may also - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 167
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-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 168
for repair appears. Repair is only possible when the DVD video camera/recorder is powered by the AC adapter/charger. Remove the disc, and then insert another disc: The removed disc can later be repaired by connecting the AC adapter/charger. Unevenness appears on Did you press the LCD monitor - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 169
connected jacks. If 78 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 Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with thumbnails do not interference? - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 170
can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 171
appears The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. on PC. Check the power supply. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Make sure the PC connection cable is completely - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 172
Correction The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use button is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". recorder is connected to If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, clicking the eject - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 173
Is the battery charged? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc. Did the DVD video camera/recorder turn off because the battery remaining level ran out? Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, set the power switch to - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 174
reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Note: Do not press the reset button with undue force. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 175
1-5/16" (34 mm) Thread pitch: 0.5 mm Auto/Manual Optical 10× (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A), Optical 16× (DZ-MV730A), 240× with digital zoom added, 40× for still 0.3 lx in Low mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone cannot be used) Movie (with sound) Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card) English - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 176
PCM, Dolby Digital 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) 8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD memory card Video/audio input/output ×1, External microphone input ×1, PC connection terminal (connected to PC USB port) ×1 (not provided with DZ-MV730A) Lithium-ion - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 177
g AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable, Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A), Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Power cable, DC power cord, Software CD-ROM (not provided with DZ-MV730A), PC - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 178
HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES (Canada only) BY PHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL : DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A HITACHI This device complies with part 15 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 179
(Dig. Zoom 56 8 cm bare disc 24 A AC adapter/charger 43 ACCESS/PC indicator 49, 51 Add (edit 127 All programs 121 Auto (program AE 86 Auto-focus 72 AV input/output jack 77 B Backlight correction 74 Battery 39 Attaching to DVD video camera/recorder ...... 40 Charging 39 Recordable time on - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 180
130 Delete scenes 127 Delete scenes (submenu 128 Move 129 Play 125 Select scenes (submenu 128 Switch 125 Title 130 Portrait (Program AE 86 Power Save 100 Power switch 44 Program 121 Play 122 Switch 121 Title 122 Program AE 86 Protect Disc 133 Q Quality (Card 94 Quick Menu 63 QUICK - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 181
problem, you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of equipment. (b) Although This Software Article 2 Copyrights The copyrights of This Software, attached manual, etc. are owned by Matsushita Electric with the terms of this Agreement, Hitachi, Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 182
182 English - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 183
, software, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of DVD, VCR, Camcorder Products, AC Adapter Charger Limited Warranty Registration Hitachi. C. Unpacking, set-up or installation, (for your records) adjustment of customer operated controls, user instruction - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 184
1 YEAR PARTS (Except Battery) • CAMCORDER Products For information concerning repairs, operation, • AC ADAPTER CHARGER technical assistance or for referral to the location of your nearest Authorized Service Facility or Parts A Conditions of LY D Hitachi Limited Warranty A These Hitachi Products - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 185
America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi limited warranty, but would assist us in developing better services and programs for our customers." (Please print or type) Model No. Serial No. Date of purchase Customer Name - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 186
Register your product on-line at hitachi.com/tv or mail this portion to the following address Attn:Warranty Department Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 187
Hitachi Canada Ltd. 11 The replacement of video camera pickup element if the pick up element has been over-exposed to an intense source of light. 12 Batteries, earphone, antennas, accessories and external parts En l'absence d'un centre de service HITACHI dans un rayon acceptable, l'acheteur doit - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 188
VIDEO PRODUCT YOUR WARRANTY PRODUIT VIDEO VOTRE GARANTIE FOR SERVICE CONTACT 1-800-HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 POUR OBTENIR CE SERVICE VEUILLEZ COMPOSER LE 1-800-HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 HITACHI HITACHI HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 189
Canada Ltd. Il n'est pas nécessaire de remplir cette carte pour valider vorte garantie limitée Hitachi, toutefois, elle nous aide à améliorer les services et programmes offerts à nos clients. (En caractères d'imprimerie S.V.P)" Model No. / N° de modèle Serial No. / N° de série Date of purchase - Hitachi DZ-MV730A | Owners Guide - Page 190
Register your product on-line at Hitachi.ca or mail to the address on this card. Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à Hitachi.ca ou par la poste à l'adresse indiquée sur cette carte. ATT:WARRANTY DEPARTMENT HITACHI CANADA LTD. 2495 MEADOWPINE Blvd., MISSISSAUGA ON L5N 6C3
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English
DZ-GX20A / DZ-MV730A / DZ-MV780A
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3
CANADA
Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
QR35602 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005
Printed in Japan OG-H(I)
Instruction Manual
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
Printed on recycled paper
DVDCAM PC Software Support Center
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
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.
Be sure to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM.
The illustrations of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are
shown only on the front cover of this instruction manual.
The method for operating the DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A
is the same as that for DZ-GX20A.
DZ-GX20A
DZ-MV780A
DZ-MV730A
SELECT
STOP/EXIT
DISC
NAVIGATION
MENU
SELECT
STOP/EXIT
DISC
NAVIGATION
MENU
SELECT
STOP/EXIT
DISC
NAVIGATION
MENU