Hitachi DZMV580A - Manuals

English 6 Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear ...

English 8 Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water drople...

English 9 Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it ...

English 10 Read This First To guide you, we've included following six chapters. • The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/recorder - recordi...

English 11 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 ove...

English 12 ● You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (P.86) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR. It...

English 13 Table of Contents Important Information ........................................2For Your Safety .................................................2Precautions .......................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...........................4Cautions When Using .......

English 14 FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): ........... 70 Manually Focusing Subject .............................. 71 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING ................... 71 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)..................................................... 73 Using Full Auto Funct...

English 15 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 128 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 129 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 129 DELETING SCENES USING SU...

English 16 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following 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 o...

English 17 Names of Parts 1 Infrared receiver (P. 34) When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32) 3 Recording indicator (P. 103) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 St...

English 19 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 28 FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch between manual focus and auto-focus. 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 30 BLC (backlight compensation) button (P. 51) Press this butt...

English 21 12 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo) You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. Before You Begin • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can delete the recorded contents (P. 25). 1 Connect...

English 23 3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). 4 1 3 2 Power cable AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 2 Put in a card. 3 Insert t...

English 25 Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: ∴ : Functions available; ×: Not available *1: Can be played back on DVD players with the mark. *2: Must be fina...

English 26 INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data.For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompany...

English 27 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 importa...

English 28 AVAILABLE CARDS ● Handling card • Do not use cards other than the designated ones. • Be sure to use a brand new Card when recording vital images. • Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal. • Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion. • Do ...

English 29 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 96 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) *1:Variable bit...

English 30 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 97 for the setting of recording quality. For DZ-MV550A For DZ-MV580A (The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference) Note : • Cards used on other devic...

31 English 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 ...

English 32 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens. Note : • Always keep th...

English 33 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 Slide the cover to remove it. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R terminal facing up. 3 Slide the cover to close it. Note : The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. ...

English 34 ● Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m). Note : • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to d...

English 35 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor. ● Range where the LCD monitor can be moved The...

English 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 ...

English 37 SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU button. The me...

English 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: 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear...

English 39 Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note : • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using...

English 40 ● Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Note : See “Troubleshooting” on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ● Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C): Approx. 165 minutes...

English 41 ● Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: For DZ-MV550A For DZ-MV580A *1 The XTRA mode can be set only wh...

English 42 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Note : The remaining level indicator “ w ” may be displayed for an extended period, and “ x ” or “ y ” ...

English 43 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. Note : Be sure to use the specified A...

English 44 Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. 2 Gently open the cover by hand until it stops. 3 Insert the disc, in Round DVD Hold...

English 45 Note : • 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 battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/reco...

English 46 REMOVING DISC 1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. 3 Gently open the cover until it stops. When the cover is fully open, t...

English 47 Inserting and Removing Card 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block. 3 Inserting Card:Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Removing Card:Push the center of card edge.The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. 4 Clos...

English 48 Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF While holding down the gray button at the center of power switc...

English 49 12 Recording Movie 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to “ O VIDEO” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). If using the viewfinder, pull ...

English 50 13 Recording Stills Note : Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. 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 su...

English 51 123 Compensating for Backlight 1 Press the BLC button during recording. The backlight correction icon will 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 c...

English 52 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. 1 0 8 : 0 0 A M 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4 3 0 MIN 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 FINE REC DISC ACCESS REM L IN FULL AUTO T...

English 53 1. Recording mode (P. 49, 50, 98) G : Movie N : Still B D C : External input still (field) B E C : External input still (frame) 2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (P.90) No display: Auto b : Sports c : Portrait d : Spotlight e : Sand & Snow f : Low Light 3. White balance (P....

English 54 15. Movie recording quality (only when using disc) (P.96) XTRA : Best quality (only when using DVD- RAM disc) LPCM : Best audio quality (only when using DVD-R disc) FINE : High quality STD : Standard quality Still recording quality (only when using card) (P.97) FINE : High quality NORM : ...

English 55 ● Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear, and in addition, the battery remaining level will blink when the battery has almost no remaining charge. The following operating status...

English 56 123 Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 18-power is exceeded on DZ-MV550A or optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-MV580A). You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-MV55...

English 57 MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press down...

English 58 Playing Back 123 PLAYING BACK 1 Press A button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back. (For “scene”, see P. 105 and “Terminology”, P. 160.)When playback is finished, the DVD video ...

English 59 123 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (P. 61) or Disc Navigation function (P. 105) to play back from the start of disc or card. 12 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and hold it: Search playback will start.Hold to right : ...

English 60 12 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene.Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Tilt up once : To return to the first image of the scene being pla...

English 61 123 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button during playback. 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A button. Top : To go to the start, and enter playback pause. End : To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specify : To go t...

English 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. ● Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen informati...

English 63 Checking Flow of Quick Mode The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:• Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers• Advanced mode: To display all menu items for experts (P.87) Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and ...

English 64 12 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page. ● Record Functions Setup ● Date Setup ● Initial Setup R e c o r d F u n c t ...

English 65 12 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page. ● Record Functions Setup ● Date Setup ● Initial Setup Note : No photo can...

English 67 ● Initial Setup I n i t i a l S e t u p B e e p : O n L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h D e m o M o d e : A u t o E N T E R R E T U R N I n i t i a l S e t u p B e e p O n O n L a n g u a g e D e m o M o d e S e l e c t t h e o p e r a t i n g s o u n dO n / O f f . E N T E R R E T U R N I ...

English 68 Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear. Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick mode, and the explanation of the function on which the cursor ...

English 69 ● Disc ● Others 2 FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-R DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page. ● Disc ● Others Note : The menu item “Capacity” or “Finalize Disc” will not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc. ETC D i s c C a p...

English 71 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subj...

English 74 123 Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. “FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When set...

English 75 13 Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A) See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 157. 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*( P. 157 ): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash...

English 76 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Speci...

English 77 123 Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: Note : • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status. • Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is turned down: Forgetting th...

English 78 123 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/recorder is seeing will appear on...

English 79 12 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology”, P. 160) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Ins...

English 80 PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 137.No further data can be recorded on finalized disc. Note : Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/record...

English 81 Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder You can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD video camera/recorder from Round DVD Holder and use the uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD video recorder, or drive for PC, etc. which conforms to 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD ...

English 82 12 REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc surface. 2 Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it to lock the release levers at pos...

English 83 123 Recording (Dubbing) Images RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video ...

English 85 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card* in DVD video camera/recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video camera. * Only photos can be rec...

English 86 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices.Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure:...

English 87 Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Display Mode The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:• Quick mode: To display only ...

English 88 ● Flow of Normal Display Mode Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Program AE (P. 90)White balance (P. 91)EIS *1 (P. 93) Digital zoom (P. 56)Microphone filter *2 (P. 93) 16:9 *3 (P. 94) *1: Displayed on DZ-MV580A only in “ O VIDEO” status. *2: Displ...

English 90 123 Setting Up Camera Functions SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recordi...

English 91 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A...

English 92 ● Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manually Focusing Subject” ...

English 93 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose the “On” or “Off”, a...

English 96 Setting Up Record Functions 12 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “LPCM” (only with DVD-R disc). 1 Press the MENU button, choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the ...

English 97 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 backgroun...

English 98 123 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder.Refer to the explanation starting from page 83 on how to connect the DVD video cam...

English 101 123 LCD Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Brightness” on the “LCD Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen. 2 Use the joystick for adjustment. Tilt to left : The screen beco...

English 102 123 Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note : The “Beep” setti...

English 103 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Record LED” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and ...

English 104 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 181)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Reset” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button...

English 105 Disc Navigation 123 Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function...

English 106 *1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. *2 No still icon will appear for card. *3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. *4 Appears when 13scenes or more have been recorded. *5 “ R” appears for DVD-R dis...

English 107 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. 3 Press the A button. Playback will start from the selected scene. Note : Tilting the joystick to lef...

English 108 SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick 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.To cancel a selected scene, select th...

English 109 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Note : Editing functions (thumbnail, skip, fade) are original to this DVD video camera/recorder. When a disc edited on this DVD video camera/recorder is directly played back on a...

English 110 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear.See pages 87-89 and 106 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●...

English 112 ● Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 111): The submenu will appear. Pressing the C button will restore the screen in step 5. Note : Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, dependin...

English 114 1 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Skip”, and then p...

English 121 123 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. 2 Select the first scene to be selected. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choo...

English 122 123 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. 3 ...

English 123 Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. 12 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “programs” ...

English 125 6 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button. 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. Choose “NO” to cancel changing of the title.After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of the selected p...

English 126 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 disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, de...

English 127 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) 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 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press th...

English 128 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then pres...

English 129 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 − 4 on page 128. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. 4 Press th...

English 130 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. Perform steps 2 − 4 on page 128. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in...

English 133 123 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 Choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button. Go T o RAM ENTER RETURN E n d ETC T o p 014 / ...

English 134 Disc or Card Management 123 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen,...

English 135 13 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the A button. The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or “Format Card” w...

English 136 1 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder...

English 138 1 Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or mov...

English 139 3 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) 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. ...

English 140 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 and photos recorded on the DV...

English 141 ● Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: ● Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 152): * The number may be different when recording was made on a device...

English 142 Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders:To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CD-ROM icon and choose “Open”. Although the CD-ROM may contain a folder or file ...

English 143 ● DVD-MovieAlbumSE You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 3\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, ...

English 144 Installing Software 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...

English 145 INSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows XP 1 Click “USB Driver Installation” on the installer screen. 2 The USB driver installer screen will appear: Click “USB Driver Installation”. 3 Check the contents and then click “OK”. 4 The message on Windows logo test will appear: Carefully read it and...

English 148 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE Software “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit videos that conform to the DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format, and photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc. 1 Click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE Installation” on the installer screen. The installer screen can be displayed using the pr...

English 150 INSTALLING MyDVD Software “MyDVD” is used to write the images edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE to DVD-R disc. 1 Click “MyDVD Installation” on the installer screen. The installer screen can be displayed using the procedure described in “DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN” (P. 144). 2 The screen for in...

English 152 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the ...

English 153 8 MyDVD will automatically start. After a few moments, the exported scene will be automatically registered on the MyDVD editing screen: Now you can change the DVD menu to the desired style, change the title, etc. on this editing screen. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will...

English 154 Uninstalling Software Use the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed: UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows ® 98 Second Edition/Me: 1 Set the power switch on DVD video camera/recorder to “ O VIDEO”, and use the PC connection cable to connec...

English 155 With Windows ® 2000 Professional/XP: 1 Set the power switch on DVD video camera/recorder to “ O VIDEO”, and use the PC connection cable to connect it to the PC. 2 Open “System” on Control Panel, and then click “Device Manager” under the “Hardware” tab. 3 Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZ-MV5 USB...

English 157 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (DRMS-V28R), 8 cm DVD-R disc (DR30.1P): Remove the disc from square adapter ...

English 158 Cleaning 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 cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such c...

English 159 Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects.Referring to the procedure on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Pr...

English 160 Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. DVD PLAYER: This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD-Video and DVD-R di...

English 165 Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action.Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data ...

English 166 (1) Error has occurred. Please restart. • Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD video camera/recorder using the following methods:(1) Turn power off, remove the battery or AC adapter/charger and reattach it, and then turn power on again.(2) Turn power off, and reinsert the disc. The...

English 169 DVD-R Disc, Video mode cannot be changed. With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once used for recording cannot be changed. 29 END OF DISC The disc is full. You cannot record on this disc anymore. Prepare another disc or delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc. 29 End scene canno...

English 172 Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Battery...

English 173 During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC button will not start recording. Is input image copy-guarded?Is the disc write-protected or the card locked? 28, 84, 134, 163 Recording starts but stops immediately. Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprin...

English 174 During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Recognition of disc is not complete Is disc dirty?Use soft, dry cloth to clean it. 82 Pressing the playback button will not start playback. Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder?Playbac...

English 176 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page No drive icon appears on PC. The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on.Check the power supply. 48 Driver is not properly recognized.Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still do...

English 179 Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. Execute system reset (press the RESET button). 181 Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact?The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consu...

English 181 System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using...

English 182 Major Specifications CCD DZ-MV550A: 1/4-inch interlacedDZ-MV580A: 1/3.8-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-MV550A approx. 680,000DZ-MV580A approx. 1,020,000 Number of effective pixels DZ-MV550A Movie: approx. 340,000 Still: approx. 340,000 DZ-MV580A Movie: approx. 400,000 (approx....

English 184 To Order in the United States BY PHONE Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) To Order in the Canada FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADAPlease consult the following telephone numberService Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES(Canada only)BY P...

English 185 Index Numerics 16:9 ................................................................ 94 240x (Dig. Zoom) .............................................. 56 40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................ 56 500x (Dig. Zoom) .............................................. 5...

English 187 Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein.If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately ...