Page 2 - nglis; Important Information; For Your Safety; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF; Precautions; Many television programs and films; Identifications of caution marks; CAUTION
E nglis h QR34642 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/c...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; INSTALLATION
4 E nglis h QR34642 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a majorfactor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.This page lists important information that will help ...
Page 5 - USE
5 E nglis h QR34642 11 An appliance and cart combinationshould be moved with care. Quickstops, excessive force, and unevensurfaces may cause the applianceand cart combination to overturn. 12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system shouldnot be located in the vicinity of overhead power linesor other ...
Page 6 - Cautions When Using; Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.; Liquid crystal display and viewfinder:
6 E nglis h QR34642 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 ...
Page 8 - Be careful of moisture condensation:
8 E nglis h QR34642 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 wa...
Page 9 - Cautions When Storing; This could cause malfunctions.; Suggestions and Restrictions; Make a trial recording:
9 E nglis h QR34642 Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is veryhigh 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 p...
Page 10 - Read This First; Quick Index
10 E nglis h QR34642 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...
Page 11 - Introduction; You can record even during playback; Before editing
11 E nglis h QR34642 Introduction ● You can record even during playback Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can start recording during playback: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. ● ...
Page 12 - You can easily edit scenes, which is
12 E nglis h QR34642 ● You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape 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....
Page 13 - Table of Contents; Setups; Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/
E nglis h 13 QR34642 Table of Contents Important Information ......................................... 2For Your Safety .................................................. 2Precautions ........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................ 4 Cauti...
Page 14 - Advanced Techniques
E nglis h 14 QR34642 REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER .....76WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF ......................................................76 DISC CLEANING...................................................76 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ........ 77 Advanced Technique...
Page 15 - Installing Software; Creating DVD Video on PC from; Subsidiary Information
E nglis h 15 QR34642 Others ............................................................. 130 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ....................130 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY) ...............................................130 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK O...
Page 16 - Checking Provided Accessories; Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
16 E nglis h QR34642 Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP7S):Portable power supply for this DVD videocamera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1):Used to power the DVD video camera/recorder f...
Page 17 - Names of Parts; The red indicator will light during recording.; Accessory shoe
17 E nglis h QR34642 Names of Parts 1 Recording indicator (P. 93) The red indicator will light during recording. 2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 55) 3 Lens hood (P. 56) Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wide-conversion lens. 4 Infrared receiver (P. 35) When t...
Page 19 - buttons; To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.
19 E nglis h QR34642 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 61) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button (P. 57) To switch between manual focus and auto-focus. 25 EXPOSURE button (P. 59) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 26 BLC (backlight compensation) button (P. 60) Press ...
Page 21 - About This Manual; Displays in this manual; button” will be used in this text.; and
21 E nglis h QR34642 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/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to th...
Page 22 - Discs and Cards; AVAILABLE DISCS; Media
22 E nglis h QR34642 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 some DVD players.*2: Must be fina...
Page 23 - INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC; MO
23 E nglis h QR34642 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...
Page 24 - HANDLING DISCS
24 E nglis h QR34642 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 recordi...
Page 25 - AVAILABLE CARDS; Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it.
25 E nglis h QR34642 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 excusive label on label pasting porti...
Page 26 - Storage Capacity on Disc or Card; See page 86 for the setting of; Recording
26 E nglis h QR34642 Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 86 for the setting of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) *1:Variable bit r...
Page 27 - Recordable stills on one DVD-RAM; Capacity
27 E nglis h QR34642 RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ● Recordable stills on one DVD-RAM disc (single side) (when recordingonly still): Up to 999 If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it, movies can also be recorded on it. ● Recordable stills on one blank card: The number of recor...
Page 28 - Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder; VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE; Function
28 E nglis h QR34642 Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used.Use the functions, following the tabl...
Page 29 - Disc Navigation Functions:
29 E nglis h QR34642 Disc Navigation Functions: ∴ : Available; ×: Unavailable Function Disc used Reference page DVD-RAM DVD-R Scene Delete ∴ × 101 Edit Thumbnail ∴ × 103 Skip ∴ × 104 Fade ∴ × 105 Combine ∴ × 107 Divide ∴ × 108 Move ∴ × 106, 123 Copy ∴ × 109 Select Start → Current ∴ ∴ 112 Current → E...
Page 30 - Card Navigation Functions:; RECORDING ON DISC
30 E nglis h QR34642 Card Navigation Functions: RECORDING ON DISC You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD video camera/recorder for recording. The recorded video and audio will be stored on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc.Using disc allows you to record without overwriting ...
Page 31 - IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE
31 E nglis h QR34642 IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE You can check the recorded movie or still in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. EDITING IN VARIOUS WAYS ON DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ALONE This DVD video camera/recorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. Disc Navigation allo...
Page 32 - Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder; HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER; ATTACHING LENS CAP
32 E nglis h QR34642 Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder andbattery. 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 t...
Page 33 - ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
33 E nglis h QR34642 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Pass the shoulder strap throughthe shoulder strap attachments. Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
Page 34 - INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL; Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.; REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL
34 E nglis h QR34642 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 terminal facing up. 3 Slide the cover to close it. Note : The life of lithium battery is approximately on...
Page 35 - Using Remote Control
35 E nglis h QR34642 ● Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 18 feet (5 m). Note : • When using the remote control, make sure that theinfrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is notexpo...
Page 36 - Setting Up the Battery; CHARGING BATTERY; Plug the power cable into AC outlet.; Battery charged status; Charge status
36 E nglis h QR34642 Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP7S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchasetime: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note : • Be sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP7S (provided) or DZ-BP14S (sold separately) for ...
Page 37 - ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER; REMOVING BATTERY
37 E nglis h QR34642 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it upward until a click is heard. Note : • Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery is se...
Page 38 - Recordable time with fully charged; The time taken for charging the
38 E nglis h QR34642 ● Recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation,etc.) The reference for DVD video camera/recorder recordable time with fully charged battery is between 20 and 30 minutes (with model DZ-BP7S) or between 40 and 60 minutes [with model DZ-BP14S (sold separately)...
Page 39 - BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR; EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY; Power save and discharge of battery:
39 E nglis h QR34642 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 : • If you use the optional DZ-BP14S battery, the remaining level indicator “ * ” may be...
Page 40 - USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
40 E nglis h QR34642 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 s...
Page 41 - Inserting and Removing Disc; INSERTING DISC; Gently open the cover by hand until it stops.; Identifying recording/playback
41 E nglis h QR34642 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 Roun...
Page 42 - button; When recording data from PC:; button, or when message “Format the
42 E nglis h QR34642 Note : • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery orAC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/recorder. • See page 76 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer topage 147. • The disc insertion orientat...
Page 43 - REMOVING DISC
43 E nglis h QR34642 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 ful...
Page 44 - Inserting and Removing Card
44 E nglis h QR34642 Inserting and Removing Card Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorderoff. 1 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 2 Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Removing CardPush t...
Page 45 - Basic Techniques; Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder; TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF; Power ON status; Set to “
45 E nglis h QR34642 Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD videocamera/recorder. Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF While holding down the red button at the center of pow...
Page 46 - VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER; Pull out the viewfinder.; VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN; Open the LCD monitor.; Range where the LCD monitor can
46 E nglis h QR34642 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. Note : • If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, theviewfinder will be off. • Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder ispulle...
Page 47 - CLOSING LCD MONITOR
47 E nglis h QR34642 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...
Page 48 - Setting Date and Time; Press the MENU button.
48 E nglis h QR34642 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 butt...
Page 49 - CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME; Display format
49 E nglis h QR34642 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 w...
Page 50 - Recording Movie
50 E nglis h QR34642 Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to “ VIDEO” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 2...
Page 51 - Power save and discharge of battery
51 E nglis h QR34642 ● Power save and discharge of battery If, when “Power Save: On” is specified, the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status for approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off.To restart recording, set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then set i...
Page 52 - USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE; Attaching Ferrite Core; Open the cover of ferrite core.
52 E nglis h QR34642 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 microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see “Major Specification...
Page 53 - Recording Stills; Press the REC button.
53 E nglis h QR34642 Recording Stills Note : Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc andcard. 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc:Set the power switch to “ PHOTO”. When using card:Set the power switch to “ PHOTO”. After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the ...
Page 54 - Still recording quality; * See page 27 for the number of recordable stills.; Quality
54 E nglis h QR34642 ● Still recording quality The DVD video camera/recorder can record JPEG stills of 640×480 pixels. 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. [Still recording quality on card] * See page ...
Page 55 - Zoom In
55 E nglis h QR34642 Zooming This DVD video camera/recorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom. Move the zoom lever to “T” control side, and the subject image will gradually become telescopic: Move the zoom lever to “W” control side, and the image will widen. If Dig. Z...
Page 56 - MACRO RECORDING; USING CONVERSION LENS (GENERALLY AVAILABLE)
56 E nglis h QR34642 MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 3/8” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and pr...
Page 57 - Manually Focusing Subject; FOCUSING DURING RECORDING; Focusing range; You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
57 E nglis h QR34642 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen andautomatically focuses on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING This DVD video ca...
Page 59 - Adjusting Exposure Manually; Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
59 E nglis h QR34642 Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts theexposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. 2 Use the ...
Page 60 - Compensating for Backlight; Press the BLC button during recording.
60 E nglis h QR34642 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. 1 Press the BLC button during recording. The backlight correction icon will appear. Note : • Pressing the BLC button will alternate betwe...
Page 61 - Using Full Auto Function; Press the FULL AUTO button.
61 E nglis h QR34642 Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When setting full auto Program AE Auto White balance Auto Exposure Auto Backlight compensation O...
Page 62 - On-Screen Information; INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING; Recording mode; Recording status
62 E nglis h QR34642 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING 1. Recording mode : Movie : Still : External input still (field) : External input still (frame) 2. Program AE (only in mov...
Page 64 - Switching the information display mode; Minimum display mode:; Display when recording an image of yourself
64 E nglis h QR34642 ● 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 (s...
Page 65 - Recording Image from Other AV Devices; CONNECTING TO OTHER AV DEVICE
65 E nglis h QR34642 Recording Image from Other AV Devices You can record images from other AV devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder. CONNECTING TO OTHER AV DEVICE Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other AV device as follow...
Page 66 - RECORDING IMAGE FROM AV DEVICE
66 E nglis h QR34642 RECORDING IMAGE FROM AV DEVICE 1 Set the input source on the DVD video camera/recorder to “LINE (L IN)”. Switch the input referring to “Input Source” on page 88. 2 Turn on the connected device, and start playback. The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this D...
Page 67 - Playing Back; IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED SCENE; You can check your recording immediately on the spot.
67 E nglis h QR34642 Playing Back IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED SCENE You can check your recording immediately on the spot. 1 Press 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.When playback...
Page 68 - PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD; FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE; Tilt once
68 E nglis h QR34642 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (P. 70) or Disc Navigation function (P. 95) to play back from the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and hold it: Search playback will start. Tilt and hold...
Page 69 - SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE; PLAYING BACK STILLS
69 E nglis h QR34642 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene. Tilt once : To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Tilt once : To return to the first image of the scene being pla...
Page 70 - Specifying the point to view
70 E nglis h QR34642 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 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 ...
Page 71 - On-Screen Information Display; INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK
71 E nglis h QR34642 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 inf...
Page 72 - Playback on Other Devices; CONNECTING TO A TV
72 E nglis h QR34642 Playback on Other Devices This section explains about playback on another AV device, such as 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. ...
Page 73 - VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
73 E nglis h QR34642 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 app...
Page 74 - PLAYBACK ON DVD PLAYER; Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
74 E nglis h QR34642 PLAYBACK ON DVD PLAYER You can play back finalized DVD-R discs on DVD players or other devices that conform to 8 cm DVD-R disc. However, DVD-R discs may not be usable on all those devices. 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD playe...
Page 75 - REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER; HOW TO REMOVE DISC
75 E nglis h QR34642 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-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R. Removin...
Page 76 - REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER; DISC CLEANING
76 E nglis h QR34642 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...
Page 77 - Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player
77 E nglis h QR34642 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discsrecorded on this DVD video camera/recorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/player and pl...
Page 78 - Understanding Flow of Menu; button to choose
78 E nglis h QR34642 Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder. Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear. Tilt the joystick u...
Page 79 - Flow of Menu; Refer to page indicated for details of each function.; Camera Functions Setup
79 E nglis h QR34642 ● Flow of Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Program AE (P. 80)White balance (P. 81)EIS (P. 83)Digital zoom (P. 84)Microphone filter (P. 85) Recording Functions Setup Movie quality (P. 86)[The quality mode will appear when using car...
Page 80 - Setting Up Camera Functions
80 E nglis h QR34642 Setting Up Camera Functions SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes d...
Page 81 - Setting white balance manually; Press the; Mode
81 E nglis h QR34642 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject. However, it may not allow user to deliver natural tint, depending on the weather or status of light source. In this case, change the white balance se...
Page 83 - USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS); Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the; Checking EIS On or Off
83 E nglis h QR34642 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: 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 t...
Page 86 - Setting Up Record Functions; Press the MENU button to end the setting.
86 E nglis h QR34642 Setting Up Record Functions 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 pre...
Page 87 - SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY); You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.; It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images.
87 E nglis h QR34642 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...
Page 88 - RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE); page 65 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other; SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT); Select the desired option and then press the
88 E nglis h QR34642 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 65 on how to connect the DVD vid...
Page 91 - LCD Setup; SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS); SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL); Use the joystick for adjustment.
91 E nglis h QR34642 LCD Setup This function allows you to adjust the brightness and color density of LCD screen during recording andplayback. SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Brightness” on the “LCD Setup” menu screen, and then press the button. The bri...
Page 92 - Initial Settings; SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP); Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the
92 E nglis h QR34642 Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) This DVD video camera/recorder will emit sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off. 1 Press the ME...
Page 93 - TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED); “English” has been set.
93 E nglis h QR34642 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 button. 2 Select “On” or “Off...
Page 94 - RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)
94 E nglis h QR34642 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 163) ). (Note, however, that the date/time, brightness and color density of LCD monitor will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Reset” on the “...
Page 95 - Disc Navigation; Using Disc Navigation; STARTING DISC NAVIGATION; temporarily stopped by pressing REC again.
95 E nglis h QR34642 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation STARTING 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.The scree...
Page 96 - A l l P r o g r a ms
96 E nglis h QR34642 The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used. *1 The displayed thumbnail will be the first image that you recorded. *2 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. *3 No ...
Page 97 - TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION; Playing back stills
97 E nglis h QR34642 TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status.You can also press the button to end Disc Navigation. PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the D...
Page 98 - SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES; SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER; Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
98 E nglis h QR34642 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, ...
Page 99 - Disc Navigation Menu; FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION; Disc Navigation allows you to do the following:; Available function
99 E nglis h QR34642 Disc Navigation Menu FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: Available function Disc or card used Contents Reference page Deletion of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes. 101 Editing of scenes You can attach fade and skip to ...
Page 100 - UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU; 8-79 and 96 for how to interpret the screen.; When using DVD-RAM disc
100 E nglis h QR34642 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 78-79 and 96 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of se...
Page 101 - Scene
101 E nglis h QR34642 Scene DELETING SCENES (DELETE) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Delete” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the button. 5 The “Delete Scene” screen will appear: If you are sure you want to delete the...
Page 102 - Editing using submenu
102 E nglis h QR34642 ● Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5 (See page 101): The submenu will appear. Pressing the button will restore the screen in step 5. Note : Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, de...
Page 104 - Releasing Skip
104 E nglis h QR34642 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”, an...
Page 111 - Set the power switch to “
111 E nglis h QR34642 DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF) You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you will be able to use it on a system conforming to DPOF. Note : DPOF stands for digital print order format. DPOF is used to ask a print ...
Page 112 - SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT); Deselecting scenes one by one:; Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:
112 E nglis h QR34642 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. 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 ...
Page 113 - DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)
113 E nglis h QR34642 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 kn...
Page 114 - SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH); Recorded; Program
114 E nglis h QR34642 Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) Since the scenes recorded on this video camera/recorder are collected as “program...
Page 116 - Characters available for entering
116 E nglis h QR34642 6 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the button. 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the button. Choose “NO” to cancel changing of the title.After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of the sele...
Page 117 - Play List; Here we create a play list.
117 E nglis h QR34642 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 ...
Page 118 - Editing on play list
118 E nglis h QR34642 ● Editing on play list When making settings on play list, such as changing title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use the same procedure for setting on program or scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the following reference pages: Setting skip, P.104 Adding fade, P.105...
Page 120 - ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
120 E nglis h QR34642 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can later add scenes to the 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 button. 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play ...
Page 121 - DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITNG PLAY LIST); ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
121 E nglis h QR34642 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITNG 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 120. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. 4...
Page 122 - DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST); SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
122 E nglis h QR34642 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 120. 3 Move the cursor to the pl...
Page 125 - Go To
125 E nglis h QR34642 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 button. Go T o RAM ENTER RETURN E n d ETC T o p 01...
Page 126 - Disc or Card Management; VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY); PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)
126 E nglis h QR34642 Disc or Card Management 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 s...
Page 128 - UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC
128 E nglis h QR34642 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data a...
Page 129 - FINALIZING DVD-R DISC
129 E nglis h QR34642 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc. - you must finalize the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder.The finalized DVD-R disc can be playe...
Page 130 - Others; DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)
130 E nglis h QR34642 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 onl...
Page 131 - SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)
131 E nglis h QR34642 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 ...
Page 133 - Contents on Provided CD-ROM
133 E nglis h QR34642 Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: Although the CD-ROM may contain a folder or file other than the above, they will not be needed on this DVD videocamera/recorder unless some special instruction is ...
Page 134 - MyDVD
134 E nglis h QR34642 ● 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 “Sta...
Page 135 - INSTALLING USB DRIVER
135 E nglis h QR34642 INSTALLING USB DRIVER Use the following procedure to install the USB driver: 1 If you add a USB card (PCI card, PC card, etc.) on your PC, do it following the instruction manual for USB card, before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. 2 Insert the provided CD-ROM in...
Page 139 - INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE
139 E nglis h QR34642 10 If your PC uses Windows ® 2000 Professional, a message announcing the start for detecting device will appear: Click “Finish”. The detection of device will start, after which it will take several minutes for PC to detect the device. When detecting the device is complete, a me...
Page 141 - INSTALLING MyDVD
141 E nglis h QR34642 Note : • If software that detects computer virus, etc. has beeninstalled, invalidate it. • If your PC uses Windows ® XP or Windows ® 2000 Professional, set the user name to “Administrator(computer's manager)” (or user name with equivalentauthorization), log on to PC, and then i...
Page 143 - Click the Start button to start export.
143 E nglis h QR34642 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 imagesrecorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc ...
Page 144 - Movie quality mode of
144 E nglis h QR34642 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...
Page 145 - Cleaning; Cleaning LCD screen and camera
145 E nglis h QR34642 Subsidiary Information 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 s...
Page 146 - Changing Setting of Demonstration
146 E nglis h QR34642 Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects.Referring to the procedure on page 40, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger andpower cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC out...
Page 148 - Check 5
148 E nglis h QR34642 Check 5 No DVD video camera/recorderoperation Is a fully charged battery attached?Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from ACoutlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open?No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCDmonitor is closed and securely locked to...
Page 149 - Trouble Messages; Message
149 E nglis h QR34642 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 on page 150 and later are arranged in alphabetical order. Message Cause & Troublesh...
Page 156 - Troubleshooting; Power supplies; Symptom
156 E nglis h QR34642 Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVDvideo camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference pag...
Page 157 - During recording
157 E nglis h QR34642 During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC buttonwill not start recording. Is input image copy-guarded?Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD videocamera/recorder. 66 Recording starts butstops immediately. Is disc scratched or does ...
Page 158 - During playback
158 E nglis h QR34642 During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Recognition of disc is notcomplete Is disc dirty?Use soft, dry cloth to clean it. 76 Pressing the playbackbutton will not startplayback. Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD videocamera/recorder?P...
Page 159 - When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:
159 E nglis h QR34642 When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page No drive icon appears onPC. The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on.Check the power supply. 45 Driver is not properly recognized.Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon...
Page 162 - Miscellaneous
162 E nglis h QR34642 Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power does not come on,or no operation occurs bypressing button. Execute system reset (press the RESET button). 163 Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact?The DVD video camera/recorder could be damage...
Page 163 - System Reset; Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.; List of setting items; * Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.; Item
163 E nglis h QR34642 System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD videocamera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The dateand time will also be reset: Set the date and time again befo...
Page 164 - Major Specifications; (when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM
164 E nglis h QR34642 Major Specifications CCD 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels: approx. 680,000Number of effective pixels movie: approx. 340,000still: approx. 340,000 Lens F1.8-2.5, f = 3/16”-1-15/16” (3.15-31.5 mm)Filter diameter: 1-7/16” (30.5 mm) Focus Auto/Manual Zoom Optical 10×, 40×...
Page 166 - Introduction to Optional Accessory; POWER SUPPLYS
166 E nglis h QR34642 Introduction to Optional Accessory POWER SUPPLYS 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 and set it in Round DVD Holder, r...
Page 167 - To Order in the United States; BY PHONE; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
167 E nglis h QR34642 To Order in the United States BY PHONE 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICEFACILITY IN CANADAPlease consult the following telephone number:1-800-HITACHI(1-800-448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES(Canada only)BY PHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD.DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION6...
Page 168 - Index; Numerics
168 E nglis h QR34642 Index Numerics 240× (Dig.zoom) ............................................ 8440× (Dig.zoom) .............................................. 848 cm DVD-R disc ........................................... 228 cm DVD-RAM disc ..................................... 22 A AC adapter/ch...