Hitachi DZMV580A Owners Guide - Page 50

Recording Stills 13 Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button. The DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is selected). Power switch 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to "N PHOTO". When using card: Set the power switch to "P PHOTO". After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the "m" mark appears, you can proceed with the next recording; while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is being displayed, you cannot proceed with the next recording. 4 Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Turn power off only after message "DISC ACCESS" disappears. Note: • See "SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS" on page 30 for details of photos on card. • See "Check 2" on page 163 if recording photos is not possible. • Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause blur in recorded image. • When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for recording, grasp it securely 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 data on card. • With DZ-MV580A, the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. English 50