Page 2 - Important Information; For Your Safety; Identifications of caution marks; Precautions
2 Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. ...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your camcorder, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure y...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Introduction 7
5 Important Information ............................ 2For Your Safety ...................................... 2Precautions .............................................. 2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 4 This camcorder makes all of the following possible! .................
Page 7 - In; This camcorder makes all of the following; Record movies and stills with this one device!; After recording; Introduction
7 In tr oductio n f Interactive Guide - Mode switch Set the switch as shown.Insert a BD. GUIDE EXIT Screen will disappear if switch is moved. RETURN Interactive Guide - TV Connection Connect the component-cable to the input jack of the TV. Camera TV ENTER Set RETURN ENTER Interactive Guide - Disc In...
Page 8 - Choosing a disc to suit your purpose
8 In tr oductio n Choosing a disc to suit your purpose Recording/Dubbing HD (High Definition) image quality Image resolution: about six times higher than the SD (Standard Definition) image quality Recording to the HDD/Card Do you want to delete or edit images using this camcorder? NO YES HDD/Card ...
Page 9 - Do you want to reuse the disc?; recording; YES
9 In tr oductio n Recording/Dubbing SD (Standard Definition) image quality Do you want to delete/edit images using this camcorder? Do you want to reuse the disc? NO Re-recordable One-time recording Playable on devices that are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) accordingly. DVD-RW...
Page 10 - About media descriptions; How to Read this Instruction Manual; Movies; HDD; CARD
10 In tr oductio n About media descriptions The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/DVD/Card) used. Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in use. Card capacity required for recording *A Class 4 SD card...
Page 11 - Before Using the Product; Pickup
11 In tr oductio n Conduct test recording. • Before recording important shots, always conduct test recording to confirm that images are normally recorded. Recording surface • Single-sided disc: unlabeled side.• Double-sided disc: both sides. How to hold a disc For correct recording • Do not touch th...
Page 12 - Using BD/DVD with other equipment
12 In tr oductio n Using BD/DVD with other equipment • We cannot guarantee that playback is possible on all types of recorders/players.• When a BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded with this camcorder is used on another device, always finalize the disc (p.77) using the camcorder in advance. Hitachi will not c...
Page 13 - Make sure the following accessories are included in the package.; Checking Provided Accessories; About HDMI cable
13 In tr oductio n Make sure the following accessories are included in the package. Checking Provided Accessories Battery pack (DZ-BP14S) Portable power supply for your new Hitachi Camcorder. Be sure to fully charge the battery before use. AC adapter/charger(DZ-ACS2) Use to power the camcorder from ...
Page 14 - Power switch side; Names of Parts
14 In tr oductio n Power switch side Names of Parts MENU S ELECT S D CARD HDD BD/DVD DI S C EJECT MODE PHOTO ACCE SS OFF ON MENU button (p.20)SELECT button (p.35)Joystick (p.34, 38) C (stop/cancel) button (p.41) (Disc Navigation) button (p.34)DUBBING button (p.58)SD CARD indicator (p.29)BD/DVD indic...
Page 15 - Cooling fan outlet
15 In tr oductio n LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), bottom, and lens side DISPLAY button (p.31, 37)GUIDE button (p.7) This button can help you choose a disc, connect the camcorder to your TV, and so on. The sections in the Instruction Manual for which this button can be used ar...
Page 16 - Remote control; Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram.; Warning; Note; Release the Velcro strap.
16 In tr oductio n Remote control Inserting the supplied lithium battery into the remote control Adjusting the hand strap Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram. PHOTO REC DISPLAY DIGITAL ZOOM MENU SELECT DELETE DISC NAVIGATION ZOOM PHOTO button (p.29)REC button (p.27, 28, 2...
Page 17 - How to change the LCD brightness; LCD BRIGHTNESS; almost gone. The battery charge indicator flashes red in this case.; How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor; You can use the LCD monitor as follows.
17 In tr oductio n How to change the LCD brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when it is too dark or too bright to see the image on display.The brightness changes every time you select LCD BRIGHTNESS . There are three settings available.At time of purchase of this camcorder,...
Page 18 - Preparing; Setting up the battery pack; Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger.; Charge status of the battery pack; Charge Status; Terminal at; CHARGE indicator; direct replacement as listed in this manual.; Let’s Get Started
18 Le t’ s Get St ar ted Preparing Setting up the battery pack Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger. Plug in the power cable to a wall outlet. Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. z Charge status of the battery pack The CHARGE in...
Page 19 - Turning on the power; Open the LCD monitor.
19 Le t’ s Get St ar ted Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power. 2 Open the LCD monitor. S D CARD DI S C EJECT MODE OFF ON ACCE SS PHOTO MENU S ELECT 1 2 Press and hold the lock button, and turn the power switch to “ON”.
Page 20 - Setting the date and time; You can change the language used on screens and menus as follows.; Press; Select “Language” using the joystick.
20 Le t’ s Get St ar ted Setting the date and time Changing the display language You can change the language used on screens and menus as follows. Press MENU , then select “Initial Setup” using the joystick. Choose the desired language using the joystick, then press the confirmation button. MENU...
Page 21 - that can be used with this camcorder.; in
21 Le t’ s Get St ar ted The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available functions that can be used with this camcorder. About HDD/BD/DVD BD-R Ver. 1.2 7.5GB 2x (8 cm) disc which is not an LTH type can be used. * The versions in the above chart refer to physical standar...
Page 22 - About cards; Card Handling; Cautions for discs and cards; recording adjustments when first recording after:; Unusable Discs; Notes; micro SDHC/SD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD
22 Le t’ s Get St ar ted About cards z Card Handling • Do not use cards other than those specified.• Be sure to perform trial recording.• Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal.• Do not paste anything other than the designated label in the label area.• Do not subject cards to im...
Page 23 - Inserting a BD or DVD; • For single-sided discs, the side opposite the
23 Le t’ s Get St ar ted Inserting a BD or DVD Close the lid. The ACCESS indicator flashes. During this process, do not remove the power source, shake, or subject the camcorder to impacts. When a new BD-RE, BD-R, or DVD-RW is inserted, see p.24.To record movies, see “Recording Movies to a BD/DVD” ...
Page 24 - Removing the disc; Formatting will start. Skip step; VR Mode
24 Le t’ s Get St ar ted When loading a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RW When the disc is loaded, the format confirmation screen will appear in the LCD monitor. Format the disc according to the procedure below. Open the LCD monitor. When the format confirmation screen appears, select “YES” by pressing d , th...
Page 25 - CHARGE lamp status and charging time; Battery Pack
25 Le t’ s Get St ar ted CHARGE lamp status and charging time Continuous recording time with a fully charged battery Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a fully charged battery pack. * Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are operated. ...
Page 26 - Efficient use of the battery; battery and store it in a cool place again.; Battery life; BATT; • Be careful not to drop the battery pack
26 Le t’ s Get St ar ted Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from the camcorder Efficient use of the battery • The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the camcorder.• If the battery is left attached to the camcorder, it will consume a slight amount of power. Therefor...
Page 27 - Recording Movies to the HDD; Turn the power switch to “ON”.; Recording Movies to a BD/DVD; Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the; Recording
27 Reco rd in g Recording Movies to the HDD 1 Turn the power switch to “ON”. 2 Press the record button. Recording begins.To pause recording, press the record button again. Recording Movies to a BD/DVD 1 Insert a BD/DVD. Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the HDD indicator lights. S D CARD OFF ON ...
Page 28 - Turn the power switch to “MODE”
28 Reco rd in g 2 Turn the power switch to “ON”. 3 Press the record button. Recording begins.To pause recording, press the record button again. CARD ON OFF MODE CARD EJECT MODE ON OFF S D CARD PHOTO ACCE SS Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the BD/DVD indicator lights Hint If the format confirma...
Page 29 - Recording Movies/Stills to a Card
29 Reco rd in g Recording Movies/Stills to a Card 1 Insert a card. 2 Turn the power switch to “ON”. Make sure to insert the card in proper orientation. When recording movies Press the record button. Recording begins.To pause recording, press the record button again. When recording stills Press P...
Page 30 - Hints
30 Reco rd in g Hints • You can play back the last recorded scene right away by pressing the confirmation button. If you wish to delete the last recorded scene, press MENU and select “Edit” “Delete Scene”, and then press the confirmation button. (For recording on a HDD, BD-RE/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode...
Page 31 - Information display during recording; On-Screen Information; See the next page for details.
31 Reco rd in g Information display during recording Switching the display mode Various information will appear in the LCD monitor during recording. You can choose simple display or detailed (all information) display by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.If you leave the camcorder idle for approx. one mi...
Page 33 - Opening the LCD monitor
33 Reco rd in g Efficient use of the battery pack Be sure to turn Quick Start On (p.42). Quick Start is set to “On” by default. Closing the LCD monitor while powered on during recording pause The media indicator (HDD/BD/ DVD/SD CARD) flashes and the camcorder enters sleep mode. Opening the LCD mon...
Page 34 - Playing Recorded Movies/Stills; Choose a scene by pressing; Hint; Viewing
34 V iewin g Playing Recorded Movies/Stills Press . The scenes thumbnails appear on the disc navigation screen. Choose a scene by pressing f / e (up/down, previous page/following page) and d / c (left/right). • Holding down the button will increase the scene selection speed. Use the “Current scene n...
Page 35 - Choosing and playing back multiple scenes; After step; Yellow; : indicates scenes already chosen; Blue; : indicates the range of consecutive scenes being selected; SELECT; Cancel all scenes selected
35 V iewin g Choosing and playing back multiple scenes After step of “Playing Recorded Movies/Stills” (p.34), perform procedures according to your purpose from the table below. When you have finished choosing scenes, press the confirmation button to begin playing them back.• You can choose up to 9...
Page 36 - Jumping to the designated scene; on how to specify a point.; The specify screen will appear.; Press and hold
36 V iewin g Jumping to the designated scene Press MENU after step of “Playing Recorded Movies/Stills” (p.34)— while a scene is played back. The menu appears. Select “Go To” by pressing f / e , then press c . Select “Top”, “End”, or “Specify” by pressing f / e , then press the confirmation button ...
Page 37 - image you are viewing.; Counter; When playing movies; File name
37 V iewin g Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback Information display during playback Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on the playback image you are viewing. The display mode switched in the following way each time you press DISPLAY . *1 Playlist, Date, or...
Page 38 - The confirmation button; Functions
38 V iewin g Simple functions you can use during playback or playback pause Movies(during playback) Movies(during playback pause) The following functions will operate during playback pause in the same way as during playback. However, if the button is released, playback will return to playback paus...
Page 39 - Each time you press
39 V iewin g Still pictures(during card playback) Reminder: For still images, a “scene” is one still image, a photograph. Playing still pictures on a card automatically (Slide Show) When you play back when the slide show is On, still pictures are played one after the other.If the playback range of...
Page 41 - How to Operate the Menu; “Camera Functions Setup”; press; before pressing the; Various Recording Techniques
41 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques How to Operate the Menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Example: Select “Camera Functions Setup” “White Balance” a white balance mode 3 Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end. MENU MENU OISDigital Zoom Program AE White Balance Camera F u nctions Set u p Reco...
Page 42 - About the LCD setup and initial setup
42 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques About the LCD setup and initial setup Menu (While Recording) Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level) Movies/Stills Switch Default Setting See Camera Functions Setup Program AE Auto p.47 White Balance Auto p.48 OIS On p.50 Digital Zoom 40x p....
Page 43 - About the demonstration function; Auto; : The demonstration will start right away. If you cancel the
43 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Setting the date and time See “Setting the date and time” (p.20) for setting procedures. Changing the date format You can change the date format to “D/M/Y” or “Y/M/D”. (Selecting “D/M/Y” will change the clock to 24 hour style.) Press MENU. Select “Date Setup” “Da...
Page 44 - Setting the digital zoom; Magnified Recording; During recording pause, press; over a wide; Recording at Close
44 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Setting the digital zoom Recording at close range Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom) Optical zooming up to ten times is the maximum telephoto magnification. When using a card (recording stills), only optical zoom works. You can select either 40 ×...
Page 45 - Focusing range; lens surface to infinity.; Conversion lens
45 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Attaching the separately sold lenses Focusing range • T (telephoto) side: Approx. 3.2 feet (1 m) from the lens surface to infinity. • W (wide-angle) side: Approx. 13/16 ″ (2 cm) from the lens surface to infinity. Using the Separately- Sold Lenses to Increase the ...
Page 46 - How to focus manually; • Focusing switches between; Adjust the focus by pressing; • When the power is turned off,; Manual focus icon; Adjusting the; Normally, the exposure is
46 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques How to focus manually Adjusting the exposure manually 1 During recording pause or recording, press e (MF) . The Focus icon appears in the LCD monitor. • Focusing switches between Manual Focus and Auto Focus each time e is pressed. The icon is displayed only durin...
Page 47 - Recording mode; Adjust the exposure by pressing; Compensating for; Exposure Bar; BLC; Selecting a Recording; Portrait; Backlight compensation icon
47 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Compensating for backlight Recording mode 1 During recording pause or recording, press f ( ). The exposure bar appears in the LCD monitor. • Each time you press f , exposure adjustment switches between manual adjustment and automatic adjustment. The exposure bar ...
Page 48 - White balance mode; Low Light; Adjusting the Color; Set; To record in fine weather.; Indoor 1
48 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Selecting a recording mode White balance mode Sand&Snow Prevents underexposure of the subject in very bright conditions, such as at the beach or on a ski slope. Low Light Allows you to record in dark places with limited light. 1 During recording pause, press ...
Page 49 - ” flashes in the LCD monitor.; Thick white
49 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Selecting a white balance mode Setting the white balance manually (Set) Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that is not translucent. 1 During recording pause, press MENU . 2 Select “Camera Functions Setup” “White Balance” a white balance mo...
Page 50 - Turning Face Detection On/Off; Using the Optical; Using the Face Detection
50 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Turning OIS Off/On Turning Face Detection On/Off Using the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) OIS corrects camera movement automatically. 1 During recording pause, press MENU . 2 Select “Camera Functions Setup” “OIS” “On”/“Off” 3 Press the confirmation button to conf...
Page 51 - • Face Detection is; Displaying Recording; Reducing Wind Noise
51 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Turning recording guidelines On/Off Turning the MIC. filter On/Off 1 • Face Detection is automatically turned Off when:– Program AE is set to “Portrait”, “Spotlight”, “Sand & Snow” or “Low Light”. (When the Program AE setting is not “Auto”, pressing will auto...
Page 52 - Flash mode; Restoring all the; FULL AUTO; Using the Flash
52 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Setting the recording settings to full auto Flash mode 2 Select “Camera Functions Setup” “MIC. Filter” “On”/“Off” 3 Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end. When the function is turned On, “ ” appears in the LCD monitor (p.31).• The MIC. filter...
Page 53 - Selecting a flash mode; • The flash setting is retained in; Turning Off the; • The recording indicator setting
53 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Selecting a flash mode Turning Off/On the recording indicator 1 During recording pause, press MENU . 2 Select “Camera Functions Setup” “Flash” a flash mode 3 Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end. • The flash setting is retained in memory eve...
Page 54 - Switching Movie Quality; Changing the Movie; Recording Stills
54 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Switching Movie Quality Setting the Wide Mode Changing the Movie Quality You can change the movie recording quality to make high quality recordings or lower the quality to record over longer periods of time. 1 During recording pause, press MENU . 2 Select “Record...
Page 55 - The self-timer is set and “; return to “; or
55 V a rious Recor d ing Te chniques Using the Self-Timer You can use the self-timer to record still photos. 1 During still picture recording pause, press MENU . 2 Select “Record Functions Setup” “Self Timer” “On” 3 Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to exit the menu. The self-timer...
Page 56 - This camcorder allows you to choose from four options.; Dubbing options; Finalizing time is not included.; Before you begin; Original data
56 Dubbing on B D /D V D /C ar d This camcorder allows you to choose from four options. Dubbing options “New”..... Scenes which have not yet been dubbed are dubbed in order from the first scene. “Date”..... Dubs all scenes recorded on the same date beginning with the first scene. “All”....... Dubs a...
Page 57 - Hints for dubbing
57 Dubbing on B D /D V D /C ar d When the dubbing is not completed on one disc or card If the data cannot be stored into a single BD/DVD/Card, you can dub in one of the two following ways. • With auto divide The scene capacity is automatically calculated and dubbed as much as possible into a single ...
Page 58 - Notes on dubbing; Dubbing; • Dubbing is not possible if a
58 Dubbing on B D /D V D /C ar d About edited scenes such as divided (p.67), combined (p.67), and faded (p.68) z If you use “Edit” to divide a scene and dub both of the divided scenes to a BD-R/DVD/Card, the scene will be dubbed as one scene without being divided. z If you dub scenes combined by “Ed...
Page 59 - Remove the disc or card.
59 Dubbing on B D /D V D /C ar d 6 Select a recording medium and press the confirmation button. When “DVD” is selected, image quality is converted to SD quality before dubbing. 7 Choose a disc or card for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder. • If a DVD is loaded, specify the Video Mode (“SX” or...
Page 60 - Category Settings; Only scenes with the “; To set “Category”; Displaying only Dubbed or; • The Category setting will return; Clearing the dub marks; • You can also choose multiple
60 Dubbing on B D /D V D /C ar d You can display all scenes recorded on the HDD/Card according to their dubbed status. Category Settings “All” All scenes will be displayed in chronological order of recording regardless of whether they have been dubbed or not. “Dubbed” Only scenes with the “ ” dub ma...
Page 61 - After pressing; on the disc navigation screen, you can use following functions.; Menu Items for the Disc Navigation; Function; Editing
61 Editing After pressing MENU on the disc navigation screen, you can use following functions. *1 You cannot combine scenes or divide a movie.*2 Deletion only.*3 Additional recording can be made on a finalized DVD-RW (VR mode). Menu Items for the Disc Navigation Function HDD BD DVD Card ( M ovies) C...
Page 62 - Menu flows for the disc navigation; on the disc navigation screen, the menu screen appears. The menu
62 Editing Menu flows for the disc navigation After pressing MENU on the disc navigation screen, the menu screen appears. The menu varies depending on the medium as shown below. To operate the menu, use d / c / f / e . See “How to Operate the Menu” (p.41). z When using HDD/BD-RE/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR...
Page 63 - The “Date Select” screen appears.; Playlist; • You can also select multiple; Select “Scene”
63 Editing Switching to the display arranged by date (Date) What is “Playlist”? A Playlist is a compilation of scenes from various movies. You can create a Playlist on this camcorder by gathering your favorite scenes.Since a Playlist is not created by copying data, very little HDD/BD/DVD/Card sp...
Page 64 - Editing a playlist; The “Select Playlist” screen appears.
64 Editing Displaying a desired Playlist (Playlist) After selecting the desired playlist, the disc navigation screen will appear. z Editing a playlist The procedures for editing playlists are the same as for scenes. Refer to the following pages for scene dubbing/editing to apply the same procedure...
Page 65 - Scene to be; The targeted playlist screen appears.
65 Editing Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit) Arranging the order of scenes in the Playlist (Edit) 5 Choose a scene you wish to add by pressing d / c , then press the confirmation button. • You can also choose multiple scenes (p.35). 6 Choose the desired insertion position by pressing d / c . ...
Page 66 - You can delete unnecessary scenes.; Deleting Scenes
66 Editing Deleting a Playlist (Delete) Even if you delete a playlist, the original scenes stored will not be deleted. You can delete unnecessary scenes. 4 Select the scene you want to move, then press MENU . You can also select multiple scenes (p.35). 5 Select “Scene” “Edit” “Move”, then press th...
Page 67 - Dividing a Movie; The selected scene is played.; The confirmation screen appears.; Combining Multiple
67 Editing You can divide a scene into two parts.To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene at the point where you want to end or start saving, and then delete the unnecessary portion. If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them can be convenient.Be sure to se...
Page 68 - • Choose more than one scene; Select; Adding Special Effects; The “Fade” screen appears.
68 Editing You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of a scene.There are three types of special effects: 1 Press . 2 Select the scenes you want to combine, then press MENU . • Choose more than one scene (p.35). 3 Select “Scene” “Edit” “Combine”, then press the confirmation button. The confirma...
Page 69 - OUT; Go To; Locking Scenes on a
69 Editing You can move the cursor to the scene recorded first or last using this function. You can lock selected stills recorded on a card so that they will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 4 Select the special effects for “IN” or “OUT”, “Enter”, then press the confirmation button. • Use f / e ...
Page 70 - Displaying Information; Lock icon
70 Editing z To unlock the scene Perform steps 1–3 in "Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock)", then select “Scene” “Lock” “Set”, then press the confirmation button.The lock icon “ ” will disappear and locking will be released. You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, re...
Page 72 - Protecting the BD/DVD; Checking the
72 Editing Although previously recorded movies will not be erased by recording new movies, a protect setting will ensure against accidental erasure and formatting. If the protect setting is activated, however, you will not be able to make new recordings until the protect setting is canceled. Protect...
Page 73 - Connecting to Your TV; Connecting to a TV; HDMI terminal; Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s HDMI terminal; angle may cause the terminals to break.; will not be output from the camcorder other than during playback.; Viewing on the Other Devices
73 V iewin g on the Othe r De vices Connecting to Your TV for Viewing Connecting to a TV The connection method differs depending on the type of video input terminal that your TV is equipped with. Connection methods in order of best image quality are as follows: HDMI terminal – Component Terminal –...
Page 74 - Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s component input; according to the type of Component terminal on your TV set.; Turn on the camcorder, open the LCD monitor, and press; * Do not connect anything to the camcorder’s HDMI OUT terminal.
74 V iewin g on the Othe r De vices Connecting the camcorder to your TV’s component input Connecting the camcorder to your TV or video terminals Adjusting the camcorder’s output settings according to your TV When connected to the component input Select an appropriate option for “Component Output” ...
Page 75 - Viewing on your TV; Turn on the camcorder.; • If the camcorder’s COMPONENT terminal and A/V OUT terminal are
75 V iewin g on the Othe r De vices Viewing on your TV Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to the terminal where the camcorder is connected. Turn on the camcorder. The image shown in the camcorder’s LCD monitor appears on the TV screen, allowing you to view playback, recording, and editing on t...
Page 76 - Viewing on Other Players/; Before finalizing a disc; Import scenes to your PC.; Notes on Finalization; Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/
76 V iewin g on the Othe r De vices Viewing on Other Players/ Recorders Before finalizing a disc You can: z Record or edit scenes using the camcorder. You cannot: z Play back the disc on a device (BD/DVD recorder/player) other than the camcorder. After finalizing a disc You can: z Play back the disc...
Page 77 - Finalizing a Disc; • You cannot finalize if a battery
77 V iewin g on the Othe r De vices z Although discs recorded (and finalized) on this camcorder can be played back on recording/playing devices which comply with specific discs or recording modes, playback of all discs under all conditions is not guaranteed. If playback is not possible, use this cam...
Page 78 - ” appears on the disc; Unfinalizing a Disc
78 V iewin g on the Othe r De vices You can unfinalize a BD-RE/DVD-RW (VF mode) finalized on this camcorder so that additional recording can be done on it. 5 Select “YES”, then press the confirmation button. The message showing that the disc is being finalized will appear, and then the disc will be ...
Page 79 - The USB cable and CD-ROM; PC requirements; Connecting to your PC
79 Connectin g to yo ur P C About the software included The USB cable and CD-ROM software supplied with the camcorder will allow you to use the movies and stills recorded on this camcorder on your PC. ImageMixer 3 AVCHD Edition for HITACHI You can transfer the images recorded on this camcorder to yo...
Page 80 - Software installation; Turn on the power to your PC.
80 Connectin g to yo ur P C Software installation 1 Turn on the power to your PC. Login to your PC as a user with administrative privileges.If you are using your PC for other applications, quit all software you are using. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The software insta...
Page 81 - Connecting the camcorder to your PC; Turn on the camcorder power.; USB terminal on the PC
81 Connectin g to yo ur P C Before importing scenes from BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R to your PC You need to finalize the disc using the disc navigation screen on the camcorder (p.77). Finalizing is not required for importing scenes from HDD/BD-RE/DVD-RAM/SD card. Connecting the camcorder to your PC Turn o...
Page 82 - Click the right button on your; Detach the USB cable from the PC.; Click
82 Connectin g to yo ur P C Camcorder indications on the PC If the camcorder is set to BD/DVD mode and connected to a PC, it is recognized as a disc drive.If the camcorder is set to HDD or SD CARD and connected to a PC, it is recognized as a removable disc. Removing a medium while the camcorder is...
Page 83 - ImageMixer 3; from the; Help; menu located at; Detach the USB cable.; Using ImageMixer 3; When you click; Hitachi BDCAM; on the left pane window,
83 Connectin g to yo ur P C * If an error occurs during the Safely Remove Hardware procedure, first shut down Windows, then detach the USB cable. To launch ImageMixer 3 AVCHD Edition for HITACHI, double click the ImageMixer 3 AVCHD Edition for HITACHI shortcut which was created on your desktop at ti...
Page 84 - Import; Library
84 Connectin g to yo ur P C Creating a disc/card with the images recorded by the camcorder You can use ImageMixer 3 AVCHD Edition for HITACHI to create a disc or card from the images stored on the PC. * “Hitachi BDCAM” appears during BD/DVD mode, and the card name or “Removable Disc” appears during ...
Page 85 - Table 1: Disc type and its contents; Media type Image quality; to display an image
85 Connectin g to yo ur P C Table 1: Disc type and its contents 2 Insert a disc into the disc drive or a card slot. Insert a disc/card on which images are to be written. Note that the quality of images will differ as indicated in the table below according to the type of the disc chosen. Media type I...
Page 86 - From; Write; at the bottom of the; Click Estimated disc capacity; Create; to start writing to the media.
86 Connectin g to yo ur P C Uninstalling the software From Start , click Control Panel / Add or Remove Programs . From the displayed application list, select ImageMixer 3 AVCHD Edition for HITACHI , then click the Change/ Remove button. When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes . Uninsta...
Page 87 - Precautions When Connecting to a PC
87 Connectin g to yo ur P C When connecting the camcorder to a PC, use the AC adapter/charger as a power source. z If this occurs while writing to disc, the disc will no longer be usable. While accessing the camcorder from a PC, do not plug or unplug the cables. z If you plug or unplug the USB cable...
Page 88 - Ad; CAMERA ACCESSORIES; Optional Accessories; Additional Information
88 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n Ad CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL43) (p.45)Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL43) (p.45) POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW)Battery (DZ-BP21SW) Optional Accessories • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. • Re...
Page 89 - Error Messages; Message
89 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n If an error message appears while operating the camcorder, refer to the following table for details and remedies. Error Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now?(2) Disc Format. Select record format. (...
Page 97 - Power supplies; Troubleshooting; Symptom
97 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n If you have any trouble with your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to make any physical repairs yourself. Power supplies Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and Correct...
Page 98 - During recording; RESET
98 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n During recording Power cannot be turned off. Detach the battery pack or disconnect the AC adapter/charger, then press RESET . And then, turn on the power again. 25, 109 Even if the camcorder is off, opening the cover will cause the ACCESS indicator to flash. The camc...
Page 100 - During playback
100 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Recognition of the disc does not complete. Is the disc dirty?Use a dry soft cloth to clean it. 108 Pressing the playback button will not start playback. Was the image recorded by another device?Playback may...
Page 102 - When the camcorder is connected to a PC
102 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n When the camcorder is connected to a PC Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page No medium icon appears on the PC. The camcorder is not turned on. Check the power supply. 19 Turn the PC off and disconnect the USB cable. Then turn the PC back on and reconnect the ...
Page 103 - Miscellaneous
103 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page The camcorder does not work. Is a fully charged battery attached?Is the camcorder powered from an AC outlet?Connect a power source. 18, 25 Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing any button...
Page 105 - Cautions on the HDD; Cautions on Use of this Product
105 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n z Cautions on the HDD Save the data recorded on HDD. • To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a BD/DVD. It is also recommended that you use this camcorder to dub the data. You can also use a PC to save the data on a BD/DVD. • It is recommended that you peri...
Page 107 - Cautions on Storage; Cleaning the LCD monitor
107 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n z Cautions on Storage Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time. • The temperature on beach sand or inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the camcorder in such a p...
Page 108 - Storing discs; Direct sunlight for a long time; Disc Cleaning
108 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n • Use a disc which is not dirty, scratched, or warped. (BD/DVD)• A Hitachi Maxell disc is recommended. (BD/DVD)• Do not use the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or the temperature is very low. • If there is concern that the camcorder may be subjected ...
Page 109 - System Reset; Do not press
109 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n Note when transferring this camcorder or discarding discs and cards • The “Format” function on this camcorder will only change the file control information. It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk and your personal data could leak out. To pr...
Page 110 - Software Module
110 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n This HITACHI CAMCORDER incorporates certain open source operating system software distributed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 as defined by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. The operating system softw...
Page 111 - Major Specifications
111 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n Major Specifications Image sensor 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor Total number of pixels approx. 7,000,000 Number of effective pixels Movie: approx. 4,670,000 Still: approx. 6,220,000 Lens F1.8–3.0f = 1/4 ″ –2-7/16 ″ (6.1– 61 mm) Filter diameter: 1-11/16 ″ (43 mm) Thread pit...
Page 112 - Movie; • Recordable time on DVD
112 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n Movie Storage capacity of HDD/BD/DVD/Card (8GB) Note If recording is performed in HX mode within high temperature environments, the image quality may be degraded to an HF equivalent. • Recordable time on DVD Movie recordable time on one DVD (on single side) (when ...
Page 113 - card; Stills; • Recordable number of stills per card
113 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n • Maximum number of scenes that can be recorded/dubbed on HDD/one disc/ card • Maximum number of dates that can be recorded/dubbed on HDD/one disc/ card Stills • Recordable number of stills per card • File size Note Still cannot be recorded on HDD/BD/DVD. Recordin...
Page 114 - Glossary
114 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n 1080i(1125i)/480i(525i) These are types of video signals. 1080i is a High Definition image signal and 480i is a former image signal which is not High Definition. Depending on the equipment, 1080i may be referred to as 1125i, and 480i may be referred to as 525i. AVCH...
Page 115 - VR mode
115 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n VF (Video) mode One of two modes for using a DVD-RW disc.You need to finalize a DVD-RW disc in VF mode before playing it back on another device. After finalizing, you cannot make additional recordings on the DVD-RW disc, regardless of its free space. The advantage o...
Page 116 - Index
116 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n A AC a d a pter/ch a rger ..................... 1 8 , 25 ACCE SS indic a tor ..................... 2 3 , 107 A u xili a ry Line .................................... 51 AVCHD .......................................... 114 B B a cklight compen sa tion ...................
Page 118 - License Agreement; Grant of License; Prohibition; Termination of Agreement; Be sure to read the following before opening the
118 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n 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 return the unopened package of storage medium...
Page 119 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; To Order in the United States; Home Electronics Division
119 Addi ti onal In fo rm a tio n BY PHONE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acce...
Page 120 - HITACHI; Warranty Limitations; AC Adapter Charger
121 U.S .A. ONL Y NO T V ALID IN CANAD A 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 s...
Page 121 - DVD Products; LIMITED WARRANTY
122 U.S .A. ONL Y NO T V ALID IN CANAD A HITACHI • DVD Products • VCR Products • CAMCORDER Products • AC ADAPTER CHARGER Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY (“Hitachi,”) warrants this component in duration as stated below: Hitachi America, Ltd. • 90 DAYS LABOR (Carry-in) • 1 YEAR...
