Page 2 - English; Important Information; For Your Safety; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF; Identifications of caution marks; Precautions; Many television programs and films; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
English 2 Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
English 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.This page lists impor tant information that will help...
Page 5 - Cautions When Using; Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.; Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:
English 5 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 ...
Page 7 - Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
English 7 Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: • The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the...
Page 8 - Cautions When Storing; This could cause malfunctions.; Suggestions and Restrictions; Make a trial recording:
English 8 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 ...
Page 9 - Direct sunlight for a long time
English 9 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 to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cau...
Page 10 - DISC CLEANING; Read This First; To guide you, we have included following five chapters.; Quick Index
English 10 DISC CLEANING Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches.Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for cleaning.Lightly wash the dirty cleani...
Page 11 - About This Manual; Displays in this manual; button” will be used in this text.; and
English 11 About This Manual ● Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ● Notation of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding ...
Page 12 - Table of Contents; Setups; Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and; Basic Techniques; Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
English 12 Table of Contents Important Information......................................... 2For Your Safety.................................................. 2Precautions ........................................................ 2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4Cautions When Using ...........
Page 13 - Disc Navigation
English 13 Setting Up Record Functions ...........................61 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) . 61SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) .............................................................. 62 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) .........................................
Page 14 - Connecting to PC; Subsidiary Information
English 14 Recording (Dubbing) Images ......................... 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................. 109 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ............................................ 111 Connecting to PC (DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/...
Page 15 - Checking Provided Accessories; Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
English 15 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP 14SW ): For DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A only.Por table power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP 7S ): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A o...
Page 16 - Names of Parts; The red indicator will light during recording.
English 16 Names of Parts 1 Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) (p. 56) 2 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX3300A only) This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 21) 4 Stereo m...
Page 17 - 8 ACCESS/PC indicator; Press this button when removing the battery.
English 17 15 Viewfinder (p. 32) 16 Diopter control (p. 32) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 43) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 18 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A only) A...
Page 18 - buttons
English 18 28 FINALIZE button (p. 102) Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW. 29 FOCUS button (p. 53) To switch between manual focus and auto-focus. 30 MENU button (p. 49, 80) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 31 SELECT butt...
Page 20 - Demonstration Function; HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
English 20 Setups This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function.The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demons...
Page 21 - ATTACHING LENS CAP; INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL; Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.
English 21 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 the lens cap on when not us...
Page 22 - REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL; Using remote Control
English 22 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the battery out. Warning : • KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. • IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. • BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE...
Page 23 - Discs and Cards; Media; To edit copied video on PC
English 23 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: Media Function DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW (VF mode) DVD-R +RW SD memory card To record video (p. 41) ● ● ●...
Page 24 - AVAILABLE DISCS; INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC; Usable discs and logos; Provides high compatibility with DVD players
English 24 AVAILABLE DISCS This DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if they are removed from the package, but take great ...
Page 25 - AVAILABLE CARDS; Note when transferring or
English 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER: • CD-RW • CD • CD-R • CD-ROM • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • DVD-R (double-layered) • DVD+R • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on...
Page 26 - Preparations for Power Supply; USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER; Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
English 26 Preparations for Power Supply 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 : ...
Page 27 - Setting Up the Battery; battery provided with; CHARGING BATTERY
English 27 Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S W battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP7 S battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A 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-BP7 S , DZ-BP14SW (...
Page 28 - Battery charged status; ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER; REMOVING BATTERY; Charge status; During charge
English 28 ● 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 139 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ● Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (pr...
Page 29 - Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.
English 29 ● 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: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (opt...
Page 30 - BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR; Power save and discharge of battery:
English 30 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: EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY • The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the DVD vide...
Page 31 - During playback, set the power switch to “; Set to “
English 31 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Power ON status During playback, set the power switch to “ O ” or “ N ” when using disc, or set it to “ P ” when using card.Tu...
Page 32 - Range where the LCD monitor can; Pull out the viewfinder.
English 32 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...
Page 33 - Setting Date and Time; CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME
English 33 1<>2/3 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 Press the MENU button, use the f / e / d / c buttons to c...
Page 34 - Initial Settings; Press the MENU button, and then use; SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP); On: Beep will be heard; Press
English 34 1<>2/3 Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use f / e / d / c / A to display the “Initial Setup” menu screen. See page 49 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select “On” or “Off”, and t...
Page 35 - RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET); TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED); CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION
English 35 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 147)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Choose “Reset” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. The screen for verifyi...
Page 37 - ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER; will appear in the viewfinder.
English 37 ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. 1 Press the MENU button, use the f / e / d / c / A buttons to choose “LCD/EVF Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “Color Level”. The color density adjus...
Page 38 - Inserting and Removing Disc; When inserting a disc:
English 38 Inserting and Removing 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. 2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops. 3 When inserting a disc: Push the disc against the tur...
Page 39 - The disc will be formatted.; When recording data from PC:
English 39 Note : • If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”.If the cover remains open after a while, t...
Page 40 - Inserting and Removing Card; Open the LCD monitor.
English 40 Inserting and Removing Card 1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. 4 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 ...
Page 41 - Recording Movie; Set the power switch to “; Before You Begin
41 English Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. 1<>2/ Recording Movie 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the p...
Page 42 - Recording Stills; ” indicator on
English 42 13 Recording Stills Note : Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc:Set the power switch to “ N ”. When using card:Set the powe...
Page 44 - On-Screen Information; INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING; See the next page for details.
English 44 1<>2/3 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. DISPLAY The above screen is an example for explanation:It is different from the actual d...
Page 45 - Video flash
English 45 1. Recording mode (p. 41, 42, 65) 2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 57) 3. White balance (p. 58) 4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)* 2 (p. 60) 5. Manual focus (p. 53) 6. Backlight compensation (p. 55) 7. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p. 62) 8. Microphone filte...
Page 46 - Remaining space on disc/card
English 46 15. Disc/Card type 16. Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p. 61) Still recording quality (when using card) (p. 64) 17. Remaining space on disc/card *8 18. Remaining battery level (p. 30) 19. Volume (p. 70) I : DVD-RAM J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) < / > : DVD-RW (VR-mode/VF-...
Page 47 - Switching the information display mode; You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:; Minimum display mode:; The recording mode (see; Display when recording an image of yourself
English 47 ● Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the DISPLAY button.The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on pa...
Page 48 - facing the same direction as the lens:; Screen; A locked card is loaded.
English 48 ● Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens: Note : • If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and right reversed). • If the LCD screen is set facing the s...
Page 49 - Checking Flow of Menu; Operating Menu; buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting
English 49 Checking Flow of Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:• Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers ● Operating Menu The Full Menu will appear if you pres...
Page 50 - Flow of Full Menu; The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu.; Camera Functions Setup; Flash; Movie quality
English 50 ● Flow of Full Menu ■ The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu. Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Not displayed when external input is being selected. Record Functions Setup Date Setup LCD/EVF Setup Adjust (p. 36)EVF Display (p. ...
Page 51 - Zooming; Press the MENU button to end the setting.; MACRO RECORDING
English 51 1<>2/3 Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A, or optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3100A or optical 25-power is exceeded o...
Page 52 - For stronger telephoto effect
English 52 RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect: Filter diameter: 37 mm for DZ-GX3300A; 34 mm for DZ-GX320...
Page 53 - Manually Focusing Subject; FOCUSING DURING RECORDING; Focusing range
English 53 1<>2/3 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...
Page 55 - Compensating for Backlight; Press the BLC button during recording.; BLC
English 55 1<>2/3 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. The exposure adjust...
Page 56 - Setting
English 56 13 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX3300A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off wh...
Page 57 - Setting Up Camera Functions; See page 49 for how to set.
English 57 1<>2/3 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 th...
Page 58 - RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT; Mode
English 58 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu. 2 Choose “Low Light”, and designate it. 3 Press the MEN...
Page 59 - Setting white balance manually
English 59 1 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note : • The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-screen...
Page 60 - USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS); Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the; Checking EIS On or Off; RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM); See page 51 for setting on digital zoom.
English 60 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 51) 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 “O...
Page 61 - Setting Up Record Functions; Press the MENU button, use the; If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly
English 61 Setting Up Record Functions 1<>2/ SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”. 1 Press the MENU button, use the f / e / d / c / A buttons to choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 C...
Page 64 - SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY); RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)
English 64 3 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. 1 Press the MENU button, use the f / e / d / c / A buttons to choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose the option you wa...
Page 65 - SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT); Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.
English 65 13 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying “...
Page 66 - Using External Microphone
English 66 1<>2/3 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU butt...
Page 67 - Using Disc Navigation; STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION; Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.; When using disc: Set the power switch to “
67 English Disc Navigation 1<>2/3 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 ...
Page 68 - Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:
English 68 Disc Navigation screen Note : • Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will display the operating guide. • If no disc or card is inser ted, the Disc navigation scr...
Page 69 - PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN; Playing back photos
English 69 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f / e / d / c buttons 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 : Pressing the d ...
Page 70 - PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE; DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE
English 70 1<>2/3 PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE Playing Back 1 Press the 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. 67.)When playback is finished, the DV...
Page 71 - CAPTURING PHOTO; PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD; FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
English 71 1<>2/3 CAPTURING PHOTO You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card. 1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish to capture during playback. 2 Choose “Edit”, “PHOTO Capture”, and then press A . The screen for verifying capture will appear. 3 Choose...
Page 72 - SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE; PLAYING BACK STILLS
English 72 1<>2/ SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the f or e button to locate the start of desired scene. Press e once: To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press f once: To return to the first image of the scene being pl...
Page 73 - Specifying the point to view
English 73 1<>2/3 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: T...
Page 74 - INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK
English 74 1<>2/3 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 information. When using disc: ...
Page 75 - SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES; Current cursor position
English 75 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 SC...
Page 76 - FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION; Available
English 76 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Functions Available with Disc Navigation * 1 Only deletion is possible. * 2 Additional recording can be made on a finalized DVD-RW (VR-mode). Note : Note Setting special effects t...
Page 77 - UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU
English 77 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.Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 49).Refer to pages indicated for details o...
Page 78 - When using card
English 78 ● When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc ● When using card Scene Select (p. 87) Start → Current (p. 87) Detail (p. 88) Current → End (p. 87) All (p. 87) Program Switch (p. 89) Disc Finalize Disc (p. 102) Play (p. 90) Unfinalize Disc* 5 (p. 103) Format Disc* 5 (p. 99) Capacity (p. 100)...
Page 79 - Scene
English 79 Scene 1<3 DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes.Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc.When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 70). 1 Press ...
Page 80 - Editing using submenu
English 80 ● Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 79): 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, depending ...
Page 81 - COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE)
English 81 1< COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE) 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. 104). Stills...
Page 82 - DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE)
English 82 1< DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special effects: 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Effect”, “Fa...
Page 83 - PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP); A l l P r o
English 83 1< PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – 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”, “Effect”, “Skip”, and...
Page 84 - CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)
English 84 1< CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL) 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 N...
Page 87 - SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT); Deselecting selected scenes; Deselecting scenes one by one:; Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:
English 87 1<>2/3 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 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: Wh...
Page 88 - DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL); Press the
English 88 1<>2/3 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 ...
Page 89 - Program; SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT); Recorded on September 10
English 89 Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. 1<>2/ SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “pr...
Page 91 - Characters available for entering; button, or press the DISPLAY
English 91 Note : • If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the C button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the C button will delete all letters in the TITLE column. • You can also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete any input letters. • Pressing the SELECT ...
Page 92 - Play List
English 92 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,...
Page 93 - SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT); Editing on play list
English 93 1< SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) 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 the f / e / d / c / A buttons to choose “Select” on the...
Page 94 - ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
English 94 1< ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f / e / d / c / A buttons to 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 w...
Page 95 - DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST); ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
English 95 1< 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 94. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. 4 Pres...
Page 96 - DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
English 96 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. Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 94. 3 Move the cursor to the play lis...
Page 99 - Go To
English 99 1<>2/3 Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point. TOP (END) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f / e / d / c / A buttons to choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” me...
Page 100 - PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC); VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)
English 100 1< PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGA...
Page 102 - Using FINALIZE button to finalize; FINALIZE
English 102 <>2/ FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) If you want to play back a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD disc – such as a DVD recorder/player, etc. – you must finalize the disc on this DVD video camera/reco...
Page 104 - Others; DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)
English 104 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...
Page 105 - SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)
English 105 1<>2/ PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV type) If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. You can specify “TV type: 4:3” to display 4:3 images on...
Page 106 - Viewing on TV Screen; CONNECTING TO A TV
English 106 1<>2/3 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: Note : • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status. • Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV ...
Page 107 - VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
English 107 1<>2/3 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...
Page 108 - Playback on DVD Recorder/Player
English 108 1<>2/ Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into th...
Page 109 - RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE; Insert a recordable disc*
English 109 1<>2/3 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 ot...
Page 111 - RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES
English 111 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...
Page 112 - Software Provided; Windows; ImageMixer 3; Macintosh; Pixe VRF Browser EX
English 112 1<>2/3 Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using the PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software.The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Wind...
Page 113 - Requirements of available PC
English 113 Requirements of available PC [When using Windows] • OS: Windows ® 2000 Professional SP3 or higher, XP Home Edition/XP Professional * The provided software cannot be used on Windows ® 98 or Windows ® Me. • Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible • CPU: Intel ® Pentium ® III 800 MHz or higher (Pent...
Page 114 - Installing Software
English 114 Installing Software [When using Windows] 1 Turn the PC on.If you have been using the PC, terminate all running software programs. 2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of PC.The installer will automatically start, and the “Choose setting language” screen will automatically a...
Page 117 - Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable
English 117 Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable Use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below. Note : • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/r...
Page 119 - When removing disc; USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC
English 119 ● When removing disc [When using Windows] Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to choose the drive icon of DVD video camera/recorder. → Right-click the mouse. → Choose “Eject”. → The cover of disc insertion block on DVD video camera/recorder will open.Insert another disc and close the cov...
Page 121 - Using Software; See page 126 when using Macintosh.; USING IMAGEMIXER 3; Click “Edit new video”.
English 121 Using Software See page 126 when using Macintosh. [When using Windows] USING IMAGEMIXER 3 ImageMixer 3 allows you to capture the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC, edit the video file, and create a DVD-Video or DVD-VR using the video file.The following shows the ba...
Page 123 - CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC; Click “Create New DVD”.
English 123 CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC You can use the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder to create a disc that can be viewed on DVD recorders/players.* A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder must be finalized on this DVD video camera/record...
Page 126 - USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2
English 126 [When using Macintosh] USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2 Pixe VRF Browser EX allows you to import the images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC as an MPEG file. ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 allows you to use the images imported by Pixe VRF Br...
Page 129 - Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC; Playing back MPEG files imported by Pixe VRF Browser EX; Handling photos; With SD memory card
English 129 Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC ● Playing back DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW You can use a DVD recorder/player to play back a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW recorded and finalized on the DVD video camera/recorder. 1. Load the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW to be played back in the DVD vide...
Page 130 - Uninstalling Software; PC Software Support Center number; PIXELA CORPORATION
English 130 Uninstalling Software [When using Windows] Use “Control Panel” to open “Add or Remove Applications”, choose the application to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the “Change/Remove” button. Note : • After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the P...
Page 132 - Introduction to Optional Accessories; CAMERA ACCESSORIES; and their production may be discontinued.
English 132 Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Video flash (DZ-FLH3)* 1 Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* 2 Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* 2 Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX3200A/BX37A/BX35A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100A) POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP7SW) * Batter...
Page 133 - Trouble Messages; Message
English 133 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 ...
Page 139 - Troubleshooting; Power supplies; Symptom; Battery weakens fast.
English 139 • If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on from off with a disc loaded after recording on it, choose repair. • If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc – and no condensation occurs and the disc i...
Page 141 - During recording
English 141 During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will not start recording. • Is input image copy-guarded? • Is a finalized disc in the DVD video camera/recorder? • Is proper type of disc or card inserted? • Is power switch set to match the rec...
Page 142 - During playback; Poor playback picture.
English 142 During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Recognition of disc is not complete. Is disc dirty?Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean it. 10 Pressing the playback button will not start playback. Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camer...
Page 143 - When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:; Turn the PC and DVD video camera/recorder off, and try again.
English 143 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: Photos on card cannot be played back. This DVD video camera/recorder 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...
Page 145 - Miscellaneous; Is the proper disc or card loaded?
English 145 Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page No DVD video camera/recorder operation. Is a fully charged battery attached?Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? 26, 27 Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. Execute system reset (p...
Page 147 - System Reset; All settings will be reset.; List of setting items; Item
English 147 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...
Page 148 - Major Specifications
English 148 * 1 "60x" will appear on DZ-GX3100A; "100x", on DZ-BX37A/BX35A. * 2 Not displayed on DZ-GX3300A when the optional video flash is attached to it. Not displayed on DZ-GX3200A/GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A. • Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. Major Spe...
Page 152 - SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS; ” status is equal to or larger than that
English 152 SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card: Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be chosen when recording stills on card (p. 64).The file size of a photo rec...
Page 154 - To Order in the United States; BY PHONE; To Order in the Canada; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; during business hours
English 154 To Order in the United States BY PHONE To Order in the Canada TO ORDER ACCESSORIES(Canada only)BY PHONE POUR COMMANDER DESACCESSOIRES(Canada seulement)PAR TÉLÉPHONE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.O...
Page 155 - Index; Numerics
English 155 Index Numerics 16:9 ................................................................ 62 8 cm bare disc .................................................. 24 A AC adapter/charger ........................................... 26 ACCESS/PC indicator ................................. 41, 42 Ad...
Page 157 - License Agreement; Grant of License; Prohibition; Termination of Agreement
English 157 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 ...
Page 159 - NOT VALID IN CANADA; HITACHI; Warranty Limitations; AC Adapter Charger
U.S .A. ONLY NOT VALID IN CANADA HITACHI Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: Retain your sales receipt for warranty purposes. Please complete the section below for your records as it may be needed in the event of loss. Important Notice: Attach your sales rec...
Page 160 - DVD Products; LIMITED WARRANTY
U.S .A. ONLY NOT VALID IN CANADA HITACHI • DVD Products • VCR Products • CAMCORDER Products • AC ADAPTER CHARGER Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division (“Hitachi,”) warrants this component in duration as stated below: Hitachi America,...
Page 162 - or mail this portion to the following address; Attn:Warranty Department
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