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Hitachi Camcorder DZ-MV350EAU

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DZMV350ESW DZMV350EAU
DZMV350ESWH DZMV350EUK
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this instruction
manual completely.
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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 the following caution marks.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Precautions
WARNING: Many television programmes and
films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,
copy-right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
Identifications of caution marks
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous
to make any kind of contact with any
inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included. Therefore, it should
be read carefully to avoid any problems.
WARNING: To prevent risk of injury or damage to
your DVD video camera/recorder and the AC
adapter/charger, use only the DZ-BP14S/DZ-
BP14SW battery and DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/
charger.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made
by highly precise technology. More than 99.99%
of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but
some (less than 0.01%) may appear as coloured
bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the
LCD panel stretches the limits of current
technology.
CLASS 1
LASERPRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
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Important for United Kingdom (for DZ-MV350E(UK))
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of
which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same
rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse
cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are
available from your dealer.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having
first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue= Neutral, Brown=Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE
or BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured
BROWN or RED. On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/recorder
and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for
future reference.
INSTALLATION
1Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and
operatinginstructions should beread before the video
product is operated. Follow all operating and use
instructions.
2Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4Power Sources — This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
mains supply to your home, consult your video dealer
or local power company. For video products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
5Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension
cords are dangerous, and so are frayed mains leads,
damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs.
They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically
examine the cord and have it replaced by your service
technician if appearance indicates damage or
deteriorated insulation.
6Mains Lead Protection — Mains leads should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to leads at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
7Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the video product manufacturer’s
instructions have been followed.
8Attachments — Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
9Water and Moisture Do not use this video product
near water — for example, near a bath, wash bowl,
kitchen basin, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
11 An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
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12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fallintosuchpowerlinesorcircuits. Wheninstallingan
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal. Installing an outdoor aerial can be hazardous
and should be left to a professional aerial installer.
USE
13 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
15 Lightning — For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the aerial
or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the
video product due to lightning and power-line surges.
SERVICE
16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the mains lead or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the video product to its normal
operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. Whenthevideoproductexhibitsadistinctchange
in performance — this indicates a need for
service.
18 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician toperform safety checks recommended by
the manufacturer to determine that the video product
is in safe operating condition.
20 Heat — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such asradiators,heatregisters,stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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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 soon,
turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Liquid crystal display and viewfinder:
The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number
of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or
less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, green). This shows
the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.
The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/
recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal
brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:
Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The
viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:
This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against
a hard object or let it fall.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations
or impact.
No sand or dust!
Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock,
malfunctions or defects.
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Heat on surface of product:
The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the
DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or
phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40°C or under 0°C will
result in abnormal recording/playback.
Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC, does not rise
excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30ºC).
Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the
temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction or
a fire could occur.
Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could
cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:
This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:
If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio
wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During
playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:
Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:
Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by petrol or diesel engines, or corrosive
gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery connecting terminals, which could result in loss
of power.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air,
and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which could
cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:
Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block, and in
such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.
Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.
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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
(vapour in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video
camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible.
If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD
video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/
monitor. If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long continuous period of time, the
temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback operation
could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.
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 following, so as not
to damage the data:
Remove battery
Disconnect AC adapter/charger
Plug or unplug PC connection cable
Remove disc or card
Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or
impact.
Violently open or close the LCD monitor
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed
automatically (see page 147).
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
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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 boot can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the
DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also,
do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high or in
a dusty place:
Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the
lens could be mouldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is
recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in
a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or
intense vibrations:
This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:
Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
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Suggestions and Restrictions
Make a trial recording:
Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. The
data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder cannot
be restored.
It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial
recording.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded
contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card. Also,
Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card, etc.,
the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss
of recorded contents.
Copyright:
Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog media
or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of
copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations,
performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
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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-recording of movies, still images,
external input, and playback of recorded images.
The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains
settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for
more advanced usage.
The section on “Disc Navigation” explains
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalising DVD-R disc and
initialising DVD-RAM disc.
The section on "Installing Software" explains the
c o nt e n ts of p r o v id e d C D -R O M a n d h o w t o in s t al l
the contained software included.
“Subsidiary Information” includes an
introduction to products sold separately, proper
cleaning, and troubleshooting.
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,
so it includes two easy ways to find the information
you need:
A quick index for the information you use most
often (this page).
A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see page 14-16).
Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by
using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We
appreciate your business.
Quick Index
Available Discs ................................................ 23
Recording Movie.............................................. 51
Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ......... 66
Connecting to a TV.......................................... 71
Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 97
Installing Software ......................................... 130
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000
Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel®, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM® and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each
individual company.
SD logo is a trademark.
With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture
whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture
to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The following text describes the operation assuming that
the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device.
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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.
You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (PlayList).
If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
Recorded scenes
Before editing
After editing
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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. It is also easy to make any number of
identical tapes.
Create original DVDs on PC
You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original
DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.
The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD
player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
Up to now, you had to
repeatedly press
buttons
With DVD, you can simply
play back this DVD video
camera/recorder, and
press the record button on
VCR.
Original DVD being
created
Playback of DVD
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Table of Contents
Important Information ......................................... 2
For Your Safety .................................................. 2
Precautions ........................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................ 4
Cautions When Using ......................................... 6
Cautions When Storing....................................... 9
Suggestions and Restrictions ........................... 10
Read This First ................................................. 11
Introduction ....................................................... 12
Table of Contents ............................................. 14
Checking Provided Accessories ....................... 17
Names of Parts................................................. 18
About This Manual............................................ 22
Discs and Cards ............................................... 23
AVAILABLE DISCS ...............................................23
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC .........................24
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE
USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER: ......................................................24
HANDLING DISCS ................................................25
AVAILABLE CARDS..............................................26
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card .................... 27
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) ...........27
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ......................28
Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder ....... 29
VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE ................29
RECORDING ON DISC.........................................31
RECORDING MOVIE AND STILL.........................31
IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF
RECORDED IMAGE...........................................32
EDITING IN VARIOUS WAYS ON DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER ALONE..........................32
USING WITH VARIOUS DEVICES .......................32
Setups
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder... 33
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER ..33
ATTACHING LENS CAP .......................................33
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ........................34
INSERTING BATTERY INTO
REMOTE CONTROL..........................................35
REMOVING BATTERY FROM
REMOTE CONTROL..........................................35
Setting Up the Battery....................................... 37
CHARGING BATTERY..........................................37
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER.......................................38
REMOVING BATTERY .........................................38
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR........40
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ............................40
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER.......................41
Inserting and Removing Disc............................ 42
INSERTING DISC .................................................42
REMOVING DISC .................................................44
Inserting and Removing Card........................... 45
Basic Techniques
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/
Recorder ........................................................ 46
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
ON AND OFF ..................................................... 46
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER...47
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN..47
CLOSING LCD MONITOR ....................................48
Setting Date and Time...................................... 49
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF
DATE AND TIME................................................50
Recording Movie............................................... 51
USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE .....................53
Recording Stills................................................. 54
Zooming............................................................ 56
MACRO RECORDING..........................................57
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER
WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT ........57
Manually Focusing Subject............................... 58
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING .....................58
Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................... 60
Compensating for Backlight.............................. 61
Using Full Auto Function .................................. 62
On-Screen Information ..................................... 63
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
RECORDING .....................................................63
Playing Back..................................................... 66
IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED
SCENE ............................................................... 66
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD.. 67
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.........................67
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW
PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ......................................67
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE................................68
PLAYING BACK STILLS ....................................... 68
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) .........69
On-Screen Information Display ........................ 70
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK..70
Playback on Other Devices .............................. 71
CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................71
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN...................................72
PLAYBACK ON DVD PLAYER .............................73
REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN
ROUND DVD HOLDER......................................74
HOW TO REMOVE DISC .....................................74
REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER.....75
WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER
COMES OFF ......................................................75
DISC CLEANING ..................................................75
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Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ........ 76
Advanced Techniques
Understanding Flow of Menu............................ 77
Setting Up Camera Functions........................... 79
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH
THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) ..........79
ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) .........80
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE
STABILISER (EIS)..............................................82
MAGNIFYING SUBJECT IMAGE (DIG. ZOOM) ...83
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING
RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ..............................84
SWITCHING TO 16:9 MODE ................................84
Setting Up Record Functions............................ 85
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)...85
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE
(QUALITY)..........................................................86
SELF-TIMER .........................................................87
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT
ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT).............................88
LCD Setup ........................................................ 89
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN
(BRIGHTNESS) ..................................................89
SETTING COLOUR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN
(COLOR LEVEL) ................................................89
Initial Settings ................................................... 90
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR
OFF (BEEP)........................................................90
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF
AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ..................90
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF
(RECORD LED)..................................................91
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE
(LANGUAGE) .....................................................91
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS
(RESET) .............................................................92
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation....................................... 93
STARTING DISC NAVIGATION............................93
TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION .....................95
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION
SCREEN.............................................................95
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES........................96
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
TOGETHER........................................................96
Disc Navigation Menu....................................... 97
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC
NAVIGATION......................................................97
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF
DISC NAVIGATION MENU ................................98
Scene................................................................ 99
DELETING SCENES (DELETE) ...........................99
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS
(EDIT - THUMBNAIL) .......................................101
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES
(EDIT - SKIP)....................................................102
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS (EDIT - FADE).....103
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES
(EDIT - MOVE).................................................104
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES
(EDIT - COMBINE)...........................................105
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE)...................106
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC
TO CARD (COPY)............................................107
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)..............108
DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED
(DPOF) ............................................................. 109
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU
SCREEN (SELECT) .........................................110
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU
SCREEN (DETAIL) ..........................................111
Programme..................................................... 112
WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? ................................112
SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF
SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH).............................112
PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY) ............113
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE)..113
Play List.......................................................... 115
WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? ......................................115
CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)............115
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST
(SWITCH).........................................................116
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY) ...............117
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST)......................................118
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST
(EDITNG PLAY LIST).......................................119
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)......................119
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)......................120
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)......................120
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE).....121
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ........122
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) ......................122
Go To.............................................................. 123
TOP (END) ..........................................................123
Disc or Card Management.............................. 124
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE
ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ...................124
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC) ............................................124
INITIALISING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD
(FORMAT DISC/FORMAT CARD)......................125
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD-RAM DISC ...............................................126
FINALISING DVD-R DISC ..................................127
Others............................................................. 128
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS
INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)....................128
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAY) ..............................................128
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF
STILLS) ............................................................129
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Installing Software
Contents on Provided CD-ROM ..................... 131
INSTALLING USB DRIVER.................................133
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER
(DVD-RAM DRIVER) ........................................135
INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE .....................137
INSTALLING MyDVD ..........................................139
Creating DVD Video on PC from
DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on
DVD Video Camera/Recorder...................... 141
Subsidiary Information
Cleaning.......................................................... 143
Changing Setting of Demonstration................ 144
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder
Operation - Check the Following:................. 145
Trouble Messages .......................................... 147
Troubleshooting .............................................. 154
System Reset ................................................. 161
Major Specifications........................................ 162
Introduction to Optional Accessory ................. 164
POWER SUPPLY................................................164
INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER ...........164
Index ............................................................... 165
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
Battery (model DZ-BP14S):
Portable power supply for this DVD video
camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1):
Used to power the DVD video camera/
recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.
DC power cord:
When powering the DVD video camera/
recorder from household AC outlet, use this
cord to connect the DVD video camera/
recorder and AC adapter/charger.
Mains lead:
Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. Infrared remote control
(model DZ-RM3W):
Use to control the DVD video camera/
recorder from a distance.
Lithium battery (model CR2025):
To power the remote control.
AV/S output cable:
Used when viewing the picture played back
on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV
screen, or output video to another video
device.
Shoulder strap:
Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to
hang it from shoulder.
Lens cap and lens cap string:
Attach the lens cap when not recording, to
protect the lens.
8 cm DVD-R disc (in Round DVD Holder):
To record video (movie) on this DVD video
camera/recorder
Ferrite core:
In order to control radio noise emission,
attach this to external microphone cable if
you are using the external microphone.
Software CD-ROM:
Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD
video camera/recorder to PC.
PC connection cable:
for DZ-MV350E (SW) for DZ-MV350E (AU) for DZ-MV350E (UK)
and DZ-MV350E (SWH)
WARNING: Keep
this battery away
from children. If
swallowed, consult
a physician
immediately for
emergency
treatment.
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Names of Parts
1 Recording indicator (P. 91)
The red indicator will light during recording.
2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 56)
3 Lens hood (P. 57)
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wide-
conversion lens.
4 Infrared receiver (P. 36)
When the remote control is used to operate the
DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will
receive the infrared signal.
5 Zoom lever (P. 56)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to
the W side for wide-angle.
6 Accessory shoe
7 External microphone jack (P. 53)
8 AV output jack (P. 71)
9 Stereo microphone (P. 53)
10 2.5” type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 47)
11 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 38)
The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder:
Slide it when removing the battery.
A/V
MIC
BATTERY EJECT
78
11
9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6
(Inside the cover)
(Bottom)
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23 FULL AUTO button (P. 62)
To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to
full automatic
24 FOCUS button (P. 58)
To switch between manual focus and auto-
focus.
25 EXPOSURE button (P. 60)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
26 BLC (backlight compensation) button
(P. 61)
Press this button when subject is being lighted
from rear.
27 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 93)
28 SELECT button (P. 96)
29 MENU button (P. 49, 77, 99)
Press this button to display the menu for setting
camera functions and Disc Navigation.
The camera menu will appear even if disc is not
loaded.
30 Screen display button (DISPLAY) (P. 70)
Press this button to display the details of image
being played back or camera setting status, or
switch the display off.
31 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons
(P. 58, 60, 66)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.
32 RESET button (P. 161)
To reset all settings to defaults (status when the
DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from
the factory).
33 PC connection terminal (TO PC)
34 Joystick (P. 49, 66, 78)
Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item;
then play back the scene or pause it.
35 Stop/cancel button (P. 22, 66, 95)
To end playback or cancel setting of menu.
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
3531 32 33 3430
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36 REC button (P. 51)
37 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 83)
38 Reverse skip button (P. 68)
39 Reverse search button (P. 67)
40 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 93)
41 MENU button (P. 49, 79, 100)
42 ZOOM T button (P. 56)
43 ZOOM W button (P. 56)
44 Forward search button (P. 67)
45 Play/pause button (P. 66)
46 Forward skip button (P. 68)
47 DISPLAY button (P. 70)
48 Stop button (P. 22, 66, 95)
49 DELETE button (P. 99)
50 SELECT button (P. 96)
* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
ZOOM
DISPLAY
DELETESELECT
MENU
REC
DIGITAL
ZOOM
TW
DISC
NAVIGATION
DZ-RM3W
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
46
44
45
48
47
49
50
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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 the preceding
one. The expression “press the  button” will be used in this text.
, and marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the
marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function.
Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
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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 finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD
recorder (See P. 73). May not be playable on some DVD players.
*3: Can be played back on some DVD-RAM recorders.
AVAILABLE DISCS
This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVD-
RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder
use.
Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot be
used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Use
them only in the holder.
Note:
It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs,
since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/
recorder has been confirmed. Using a disc other than
those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD
video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.
It is necessary to initialise an unformatted disc. When an
unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD video camera/
recorder, a message will appear: Initialise the disc
following the instructions on screen (P. 125).
The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following
DVD video camera/recorders:
- DZ-MV100A/E
- DZ-MV200E
- DZ-MV208E
- DZ-MV230E
- DZ-MV238E
- DZ-MV270E
- Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square
type adapters.
Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data
may not be visible on this DVD video camera/recorder.
The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD memory card/
Multimedia card
Recording movie ∴ ∴ ×
Recording still ×
Deleting recorded image ×
Editing onthis DVD video
camera/recorder × ×
Playback on DVD player ×*1 *2 ×
Playback on DVD-RAM
recorder ×*2 ×*3
Usable discs and logos Shape
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
In Round DVD
Holder
DVD-R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
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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 accompanying
recording. If the disc has no area to be written for
adjustment, recording may not be possible. To
prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc
accompanying recording more than 50 times. The
DVD video camera/recorder will not perform
“write adjustment” when the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned on again, from off, for recording
with the disc in it, or when no recording is made,
even if the disc is removed and then reinserted.
Finalising DVD-R disc
Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc provided on this
DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or
DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm
DVD-R disc, the disc must be finalised on this DVD
video camera/recorder. For the finalising
procedure of 8 cm DVD-R disc, refer to “Finalising
DVD-R Disc” (P. 127).
Note:
Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder but not finalised, into a recordable
device, suchas aDVDvideorecorder:The recordeddata
may be damaged.
DVD-Rdiscs editedand finalised on PCor thosefinalised
on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on
this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the
editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc.
EXAMPLES OFDISCSTHAT CANNOT BEUSED ONTHIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER:
DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 DVD-ROM MO
DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 DVD-Video MD
DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 CD-R iD
• •DVD-RW CD-RW Floppy disk
• •DVD+RW CD Discs other than those with diameter
of 8 cm
• •DVD+R LD CD-ROM
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HANDLING DISCS
Using discs
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate
recording media. Carefully read the following
cautions and observe them:
When using disc on this DVD video camera/
recorder, be sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder.
Always use a brand new disc when recording
important material.
Be sure not to touch the disc
exposed portion, and be
careful that no dirt adheres to
it.
If there is dust, scratch, dirt on
disc or if it is warped, the
following phenomena may occur:
Block noise in playback
image
Momentary stop of playback
image
Sound interrupted during
playback, or abnormal sound
Grey Disc Navigation screen
Disc cannot correctly be recognised
Delay between video and audio
Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena may
occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/PC
indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or
impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/
recorder at extremely high or low temperatures,
or in environment where condensation is likely
to occur.
When recording images,
the DVD video camera/
recorder may avoid the
portions of disc where
recording is not possible,
due to dust, scratches, etc.
[It will pause / at such a
portion and automatically
restart recording (0).]
This will cause recording
to be interrupted for several seconds to several
minutes, and multiple thumbnails will be created
by one recording session as shown above. In this
case, the recordable time on disc will decrease.
Be careful when removing the disc since the
metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/
recorder, and disc itself, may be hot.
Storing discs
When storing disc, insert it in Round DVD
Holder into plastic case.
Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
Do not place disc in following places:
Direct sunlight for a long time
Where humidity is high or in dusty place
While there is heat from a heater, etc.
Note:
See page 75 when cleaning the removed disc.
See page 74 for howto handle disc removed from Round
DVD Holder.
See page 74 for how to set thedisc removed from Round
DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD
Holder.
Do not touch
Block noise
001 / 002A l l P r o gr a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
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AVAILABLE CARDS
Handling card
Do not use cards other than
the designated ones.
Be sure to use a brand new
card when recording vital
images.
Do not touch the card
terminal or allow it to touch
metal.
Do not paste anything other
than exclusive label on label pasting portion.
Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it.
Do not disassemble card or modify it.
Do not expose card to water.
Do not use or store card in the following places:
Where the temperature is high, such as in
vehicle at high temperatures, under burning
sun or near a heater.
Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
When the erasure prevention switch on SD
memory card is locked, no recording, deletion or
editing will be possible on the card.
It is recommended that you create a backup file
for valuable data on hard disk of PC.
Do not do the following, or the data on card may
be damaged or lost:
Do not remove the card or turn DVD video
camera/recorder off during reading or writing
of data
Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a
place subject to static electricity or electrical
noise
Note:
This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image
data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the
DCF (Design rule forCamera File system) standard. The
range of image data playable on this DVD video camera/
recorder isthat with pixels from80 horizontal × 60vertical
to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical.
DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras:
Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming
to DCF.
Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data
may not be visible on this DVD video camera/recorder.
The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
SD memory card
and multimedia
card can be used
onthis DVD video
camera/recorder.
Terminal
Erasure prevention
switch
Locked status
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Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)
The recordable time will vary depending on the
recording quality: See page 85 for the setting of
recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side)
(when recording only movies)
*1:Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18
minutes may be possible because the transfer rate
varies automatically between approx. 3-10 Mbps)
*2:Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3:Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
Note :
No movie can be recorded on SD memory card or
multimedia card.
The movie quality mode can be changed for recordings
on DVD-RAM disc, but not on DVD-R disc.
Recording
quality
Disc used
DVD-RAM DVD-R
XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording
possible
FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2
STD Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min *3
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RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS)
Recordable stills on one DVD-RAM
disc (single side) (when recording
only 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 recordable stills will vary
depending on the recording quality: See page 86
for the setting of recording quality.
(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for
reference)
Note
:
Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD
video camera/recorder.
No movie or music data recorded on card can be
checked, viewed or heard on this DVD video camera/
recorder. In addition, no such a data file can be displayed
on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Use the remaining display function to check the
remaining free space on disc before use. See “Verifying
Remaining Free Space on Disc or card (Capacity)” on
page 124.
Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder may not be playable on another device (for
example, on a device that limits the maximum number of
recognisable stills to 999).
No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc.
Capacity Recording quality
FINE NORM ECO
8 MB
Approx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190
16 MB
Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400
32 MB
Approx. 220 Approx. 440 Approx. 880
64 MB
Approx. 440 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760
128MB
Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520
256 MB
Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040
512 MB
Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080
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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 table below:
Camera Functions:
: Available; ×: Unavailable
(*1 Except for XTRA mode)
Function Disc/Card used Reference
page
DVD-RAM CARDDVD-R
Camera Functions Setup
Program AE ∴ ∴ 79
White Bal. ∴ ∴ 80
EIS ∴ ∴ ×82
Dig.Zoom ∴ ∴ 83
MIC.Filter ∴ ∴ ×84
16:9 ∴ ∴ 84
Record Functions Setup
VIDEO Mode ∴ ∴*1 ×85
Quality × × 86
Self Timer ∴ ∴×87
OSD Output ∴ ∴ 88
Date Setup Date Mode ∴ ∴ 50
Date Set ∴ ∴ 49
LCD Setup Brightness ∴ ∴ 89
Color Level ∴ ∴ 89
Initial Setup
Beep ∴ ∴ 90
Power Save ∴ ∴ 90
Record LED ∴ ∴ 91
Language ∴ ∴ 91
Demo Mode 144
Reset ∴ ∴ 92
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Disc Navigation Functions:
: Available; ×: Unavailable
Function
Disc used
Reference
page
DVD-RAM DVD-R
Scene Delete ×99
Edit Thumbnail ×101
Skip ×102
Fade ×103
Combine ×105
Divide ×106
Move ×104, 121
Copy ×107
Select Start Current 110
CurrentEnd 110
All 110
Detail 111
PlayList Switch ×116
Play ×117
Create ×115
Edit ×118 - 121
Title ×122
Delete ×122
Program Switch 112
Play 113
Title ×113
Go To Top 123
End 123
Disc Capacity ×124
Protect Disc ×124
Format Disc ×125
Update Control Info. ×126
Finalize Disc ×127
Others Category All ×128
VIDEO ×128
PHOTO ×128
Repeat Play On 128
Off 128
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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 previous recordings, and also to store
your valuable recordings for as long as need be
while retaining clarity.
With disc you can immediately access recording
and playback, in contrast to videotape, which must
be fast-forwarded or rewound.
In addition, simply loading a DVD-RAM disc into
a PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive and DVD
video recording software compatible with 8 cm
DVD-RAM allows you to easily view the recorded
disc.
You can finalise a recorded DVD-R disc on this
DVD video camera/recorder so that you can play it
back on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that
is compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc (however, the
finalised DVD-R disc may not be usable on some
DVD players).
RECORDING MOVIE AND STILL
The DVD video camera/recorder can record
movies of events and sports, in the same way as
with conventional camcorders.
It can also record stills on a DVD-RAM disc or card,
as with a digital still camera. With CCD of 800,000
pixels, high-quality movies and stills (on DVD-
RAM disc only) can be recorded. When recording
movies, subject images can be zoomed up to 240
times; when recording stills, subject images can be
zoomed up to 40 times. Movies and stills can be
recorded on the same disc, by simply switching the
recording mode (power switch). However, if you
use a DVD-R disc, a still image cannot be recorded.
(If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to
PC, the DVD video camera/recorder can capture
still images, such as JPEG data.)
Function Reference page
Scene
Delete 99
Lock 108
DPOF 109
Select Start Current 110
Current End 110
All 110
Detail 111
Go To Top 123
End 123
Card Capacity 124
Format Card 125
Slide Show All 129
DPOF 129
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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
allows you to easily attach a title or special video
effect to the recorded movie or still. With Disc
Navigation, you can arrange the playback order
and edit multiple images to play them back
continuously. You can create an entire movie on this
DVD video camera/recorder alone, without
inputting video to a PC for editing.
USING WITH VARIOUS DEVICES
Connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your
TV and you can enjoy the playback picture with
your family and friends on the large TV screen; or
connect it to a video printer (generally available) to
print the recorded image. You can also transfer
recorded movies and stills (for DVD-RAM disc or
card) to PC.
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Setups
This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and
battery.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD
video camera/recorder up to the base of your
thumb.
Put your hand in a
position where you can
easily operate the REC
button and the Zoom
lever.
Adjust the length of
hand strap so that the
DVD video camera/
recorder is stable when
you press the REC button with your thumb.
Note:
Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD video
camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video
camera/recorder to fall and be damaged.
ATTACHING LENS CAP
Pass the provided string through the hole in the lens cap and attach it to the hand strap of DVD video
camera/recorder.
1Use the string to attach the cap to the DVD video
camera/recorder.
2Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it
over the lens.
Note:
Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD
video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.
When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by
hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable
shooting.
Caution:
Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by
holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the
viewfinderor LCDmonitorcomesoff,theDVD video
camera/recorder will fall.
Push and fit
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ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
Pass the shoulder strap through
the shoulder strap attachments.
Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
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INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL
Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.
1Slide the cover to remove it.
2Insert the lithium battery with the positive
terminal facing up.
3Slide the cover to close it.
Note:
The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If the
battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote
control: Replace the battery.
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL
1While pushing the battery stopper, 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. DONOTRECHARGE, DISASSEMBLEOR
DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
Note:
Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2025, or Duracell
DL2025. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws.
Do not dispose of in fire.
Do not short circuit the battery.
Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers.
Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
Battery stopper
Battery stopper
While pushing
battery stopper
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Using Remote Control
Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on
the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote
controllable distance is up to 5 m.
Note:
When using the remote control, make sure that the
infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not
exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. If the
infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the
infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/
recorder cannot be operated by remote control.
If there is an obstacle between the remote control and
infrared receiveron DVDvideo camera/recorder, remote
control may not be possible.
The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2”
remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use aHitachi
VCR, etc. with remote control codeset to “VCR2”, aVCR
placed near the DVD video camera/recorder will also be
operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change
the remote control code of the VCR.
10˚
10˚
15˚
15˚
Approx.5m
Infrared
receiver
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Setting Up the Battery
The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase
time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Note:
Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could
cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
Be sure to use the DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric
shock or fire.
Charge the battery at temperatures of 10-30°C.
CHARGING BATTERY
Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery.
1Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/charger.
2Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.
The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger
will light.
3Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.
Note:
When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from
the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.
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 154 when the CHARGE
indicator blinks.
Mains lead
POWER and
CHARGE indicators
AC adapter/charger
Battery
Charge status CHARGE indicator
During charge Lit
Charge complete Goes out
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ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
1Fit 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 securely attached:
Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall,
resulting in damage.
REMOVING BATTERY
After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.
1Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom
of DVD video camera/recorder: The battery can
be removed.
Note:
For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off before attaching or removing the battery.
Be careful not to drop the removed battery.
If the battery remains attached, minute level current will
flow even if theDVD videocamera/recorder is off, and the
battery will discharge.
Terminal
must
face up.
1
2
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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 40 and 60 minutes:
(approx.)
*The time in XTRA mode is only for reference: It varies
depending on recording contents.
Withoutanyextraordinary operation,such
as zooming:
The continuously recordable time of DVD video
camera/recorder in the above table shows the time
available when the DVD video camera/recorder is
in the recording mode without using any other
function after recording is started. In actual
recording, the battery will discharge 2-3 times
faster than this reference, since the REC button and
zoom are being operated, and playback is
performed. Assume that the recordable time with a
fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes,
and prepare the number of batteries to allow for the
time you are planning to record on the DVD video
camera/recorder.
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold
places.
The time taken for charging the
battery is 165 minutes at 25ºC
Note:
See page 154 when charging is not possible.
The charge time will vary depending on the battery
remaining level.
During and after charging, the battery will be warm, but
this does not indicate a fault.
If the following phenomena appear, the battery may be
dead: Replace it.
- Charging does not start within 10 seconds (the
CHARGE indicator does not light).
- The battery cannot be charged up to 75% if more than
9 hours has elapsed after charging started.
- Thebatterycannotbe fullychargedif morethan5 hours
has elapsed after it was charged to 75%.
Chargethebattery atambient temperature10°Cto 30°C:
Charging at temperatures other than this range could
damage the battery.
Video
quality
mode
DVD-RAM
disc DVD-R disc
XTRA*When using
viewfinder 125 min
When using
LCD monitor 100 min
FINE When using
viewfinder 125 min 125 min
When using
LCD monitor 100 min 100 min
STD When using
viewfinder 145 min 145 min
When using
LCD monitor 115 min 115 min
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BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR
When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears
in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Note:
The remaining level indicator “* may be displayed for an extended period, and “+” or “, may be displayed for
a shorter period.
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY
Charge battery immediately before using DVD
video camera/recorder:
The battery will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD video camera/recorder. If
the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/
recorder, it will consume a slight amount of power.
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the
battery shortly before using the DVD video
camera/recorder, usually on the day before you
plan to use it.
However, since the battery used for this DVD video
camera/recorder is free from the memory effect,
you do not need to completely discharge the
battery before charging it.
When not using the DVD video camera/recorder
for an extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery
once a year, attach it to DVD video camera/
recorder and use it up; then remove the battery and
store it in a cool place again.
Store in cool, dark place:
When you are not using the DVD video camera/
recorder, remove the battery and store it in a cool,
dark place. If you store it in a place where the
temperature is high, the battery life will be
shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle) over
60°C: Neglecting this could damage the battery.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambient environment and how often the DVD
video camera/recorder is used. If the usable time of
DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged
battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably
dead: Purchase a new one.
Power save and discharge of battery:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off in status other than recording,
since even during recording pause battery power is
consumed at the same level as during recording.
If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording
pause status continues for approximately 5
minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD
Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically
(Power Save)” on page 90.
Fully charged Nearly empty
White portion shows remaining level
(Blinks)
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USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from
household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.
Note:
Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC
adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
1Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/charger.
2Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.
3Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC
output jack on AC adapter/charger.
4Attach the other end of DC power cord to the
battery attachment platform on DVD video
camera/recorder.
Note:
The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world.
An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries.
If you need one purchase it from your Hitachi distributor.
If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC
adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from
the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into
the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does
notlight,the ACadapter/chargermay be faulty. Unplugit
from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.
Mains lead
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
To AC outlet
AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)
AC 100-120V
(for DZ-MV350E (SW) only)
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Inserting and Removing Disc
INSERTING DISC
1Press 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.
2Gently open the cover by hand until it stops.
3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the
disc guide until it stops.
Note that the recording/playback surface of
disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/
recorder. The orientation for inserting the disc
into the disc guide is also predetermined: Load
the disc correctly, referring to the figure below.
The disc exposed portion must face in thesamedirection
as the lens, as shown in figure.
The recording/playback side must face the inside (DVD
video camera/recorder).
If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not
close. Never try to forcibly close the cover: This
could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly.
4Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on
the cover of disc insertion block, to close the
cover.
5Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on
(VIDEO or PHOTO).
When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD
video camera/recorder is ready for recording.
Identifying recording/playback
sides of disc:
Single sided disc:
The recording/playback side
is opposite to the printed label.
Double-sided disc:
The recording/playback side
of SIDE A” is opposite to the
“SIDE A” marked side.
The recording/playback side
of “SIDE B” is the “SIDE A”
marked side.
Disc cover
DISC EJECT
button
PUSH CLOSE portion
Disc
guide
Correct
orientation Incorrect
orientation
Incorrect orientation
“SIDE A” mark
The opposite side is
the “SIDE A”
recording/playback
side.
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Note:
Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or
AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/
recorder.
See page 75 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.
If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to
page 145.
The disc insertion orientation is predetermined: Forcibly
inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the
DVD video camera/recorder or Round DVD Holder of
disc.
If the disc is not correctly inserted, the coverwill not close.
Never try to forcibly close the cover: This could cause
damage. Reinsert the disc properly.
If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera/
recorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error
message will appear.Removethe disc andreinsert it with
its recording/playback side facing the inside. See
“Trouble Messages” on page 147.
When using brand-new DVD-R disc
Recognition of the disc will
start.
The messages on the right
will appear in sequence by
pressing the button
between messages.
When recording on this
DVD video camera/
recorder:
When final message
“Format the disc now?”
appears, choose “YES” and
then press the button.
The disc will be
automatically formatted.
When formatting is
complete, “DVD-R disc,
Video mode cannot be
changed” will appear (See
page 150): Press the
button to erase the message.
Once formatted, a DVD-R
disc can no longer be
changed to a disc for PC, even if it has not been
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Note:
See page 85 for movie quality mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messages are being displayed,
press the button, or when message “Format the
disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then press
the button.
However, if data from PC has not yet been
recorded, the disc can be made usable on this DVD
video camera/recorder. When inserting the disc
into this DVD video camera/recorder, the same
message will appear: If you wish to use it on this
DVD video camera/recorder, choose “YES”.
Note:
Do not initialise a disc on which you wish to record data
created using the application (MyDVD) of PC.
NEXT
D i s c i s n o t f o r m a t t e d .
p o s s i b l e t o u s e f o r c a m e r a .
I f i t f o r m a t s , i t b e c o m e s
F o r
m
a t D i s c
CANCEL
ENTER
F o r m a t t h e d i s c n o w ?
F o r
m
a t D i s c
YES NO
NEXT
F o r
m
a t D i s c
CANCEL
Howeve r , whe n you r e c o r d
f r om PC connec t i o n
t e r m i n a l ,
p l e a s e d o n o t f o r mat.
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REMOVING DISC
1Set the power switch to
“POWER OFF” to turn the
DVD video camera/
recorder off.
2Press down the DISC
EJECT button once and
release it.
In a moment, the cover of
disc insertion block will
open slightly.
3Gently open the cover until
it stops.
When the cover is fully
open, the disc will slightly
come out from the disc
guide, and stop.
4Remove the
disc.
Hold the top
of Round
DVD
Holder as
shown in the
illustration and gently pull it out.
Note:
Be careful not to touch the disc exposed portion when
removing the disc.
5Gently push the section
indicated “PUSH CLOSE”
on the cover of disc insertion
block, to close the cover.
Note:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off when inserting or removing disc, in order to
prevent faulty operation.
Even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on,
the disc can be removed unless it is in recording status.
Hold down the DISC EJECT button for approximately 2
seconds, and then release it to remove the disc (The
DISC EJECT indicator on the LCD screen will blink.). It is
recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent
misoperation.
Do not detach the battery or AC adapter/chargeruntil the
DVD video camera/recorder is completely turned off.
Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or
DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could
cause malfunctions.
Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off.
When inserting or removing the disc, be careful not to
touch the inside of DVD video camera/recorder
(especially, the lens of laser pickup).
When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged
battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/
recorder: The disc cover will not open unless the DVD
video camera/recorder is powered.
DISC EJECT
Hold disc
around this
portion.
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Inserting and Removing Card
Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder
off.
1Open the cover of card
insertion block with power
turned off.
2Insert card with its
terminal inward until it
locks.
Removing Card
Push the centre of card
edge: The card will come
out so that it can be held
by fingers.
3Close the cover of card
insertion block.
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Basic Techniques
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video
camera/recorder.
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF
While holding down the red button at the centre of
power switch, set the switch according to each
recording function:
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to
VIDEO” or PHOTO” when using disc, or set it
to “ PHOTO” when using card.
Turn the switch while holding down the red button
at the centre of switch.
Note:
Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let
it recognise the disc, you can immediately record or play
back by turning the DVD video camera/recorder on
again. However, ifyou remove thedisc, replaceit,or ifthe
date changes after power is turned on, it will take some
time for the DVD videocamera/recorder to start because
it must recognise the disc again (See page 145).
It will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder
to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is
turned on.
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the
ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD
video camera/recorder is recognising the disc or card:
Duringthis time, no operation, such as recording, can be
performed.
After severalseconds, the ACCESS indicator will goout,
and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will be
possible.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the
self-diagnosis function will work and a message may
appear. In this case, refer to “Trouble Messages” on
page 147 and take corrective action.
Whilethe ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD
monitor.
Set to “PHOTO”:
To record still on DVD-
RAM disc
Set to “VIDEO”:
To record movie on DVD-
RAM or DVD-R disc
Set to “POWER OFF”:
The DVD video camera/
recorder will turn off.
Set to “PHOTO”:
To record still on SD
memory card or
multimedia card
Power switch
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD ACCESS
indicator
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VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER
1Pull out the viewfinder.
2Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the focus
to suit your eyesight.
Note:
If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the
viewfinder will be off.
Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.
1Open 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 LCD monitor can be opened up to
approximately 90°.
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, it can be tilted with
the screen down as much as 90°, and can also be
tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the
screen faces in the same direction as the lens.
If the LCD monitor is turned 180° so the screen faces
in the same direction as the lens during recording,
subject image will also appear in the viewfinder as
an mirror image (left/right reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so
that you can see the screen easily.
Note:
Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90°
before changing its vertical angle.
Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor
turned approximately 180 °inclose contact with theDVD
video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the
DVDvideocamera/recorder andLCD monitor tobecome
hot.
Dioptre control
Pull out the viewfinder.
90˚
180˚
Hook your finger
90°
(Bottom)
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CLOSING LCD MONITOR
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at
right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder.
Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video
camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing
inward until a click is heard.
Note:
Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the
DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or replacing
it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its screen
facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be
closed to the DVD video camera/recorder.
If theLCDmonitor is not securely lockedto theDVD video
camera/recorder, no image will appear in the viewfinder.
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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.
1Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
2Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will
appear.
3Use the joystick to choose
“Date Setup” and then
“Date Set”.
4Tilt the joystick to right.
The figure for the day will
be selected.
[The digit that is
highlighted first depends
on the date display format
(set up in Date Mode): The digit on the left end
of the date display will be first highlighted.]
Note:
After setting the figure for the day, tilt the joystick to right
to select the digit to be set. If you press the button
after selecting the figure for the day, the screen for
verifying the set date will appear instead of screen for
setting month, year or time.
5Tilt the joystick to left or
right to select the digit
you want to set in
sequence.
Tilt the joystick up or
down to select the
number for current date/time, and then repeat
step 5 to set the current date and time.
Note:
To stop date/time setting midway, press the button.
6After setting the current
date and time, press the
 button.
The screen for verifying
the set date will appear.
7If the displayed date and time are correct, use the
joystick to choose “YES”, and then press the
 button.
The date and time will be set, and the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the recording pause
status.
Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.
Note:
This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a
rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory.
If this built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be
reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to
DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave
them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/
recorder turned off: The built-in battery will be charged.
Tilt up/down and to left/right
to select, and then press
to designate.
Ca
m
e r a F u nc t i on s S e t u p
P r o g r a
m
AE : Sp o r t s
W
h i t e B a l . : A u t o
D i g . Z
o om
: 4 0 x
1 6 : 9
:
O
f f
E I S :
O
n
ENTER RETURN
RAM
M
I C . F i l t e r :
O
f f
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
0 : 00
Da t e Mod e
Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 3
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
0 : 00
Da t e Mod e
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 3
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
1 7 : 00
Da t e Mod e
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t 30/
9 / 2 0 0 3
ENTER RAM
3 0 / 9 / 2003 1 7 : 0 0
Da t e se t up ?
Da t e Se t
YES NO
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CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME
You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year or month/day/year, year/month/
day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows:
1Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will appear.
2Use the joystick to choose
“Date Mode” on the
“Date Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 buttom.
The options will appear
on the right of “Date Mode”: The mark will be
attached to the currently selected option.
3Use the joystick to select
the desired date display
format, and then press the
 button.
The menu screen for
setting date will be
restored, and the “Date Mode” has been
changed as you designated.
4Press the MENU button to switch off the menu
screen.
Note:
If the date display format has been changed, the display
format during playback as well as during recording will also
be changed (See page 63).
Display format Example of display
D/M/Y 17:00
30/9/2003
M/D/Y 5:00PM
9/30/2003
Y/M/D PM5:00
2003/9/30
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
Y / M / D
Da t e Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t
D / M / Y
M / D / Y
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
Da t e Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t
M / D / Y
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Recording Movie
Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder.
1Turn 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:
2Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or
LCD).
If using the viewfinder, pull it out.
3Press the REC button.
The /mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen will change to the “0 mark, and
recording will start.
During recording, the recording indicator on the
front of DVD video camera/recorder will light.
Pressing REC again during recording will set the
DVD video camera/recorder to the recording
pause status.
4When recording is finished, turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off.
Note:
See page 145 when recording movie is not possible.
See page 145 if it takes some time before recording is
possible.
See page 63 for on-screen information display.
It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from
which recorded contents can be deleted.
Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the
front of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that this
microphone is not blocked.
You can press the REC button immediately after the DVD
video camera/recorder enters the recording pause
status, but no further recording can be made while “DISC
ACCESS” is being displayed. Recording will restart after
the message disappear.
Take care that power is not interrupted while the
ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking.
The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately
3 seconds.
See page 91 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 79.
Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that
cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
The power switch can be changed over even during
recording, but the operation will not be changed.
Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the
recording pause status, the counter display will be reset
to “0:00:00”.
When using DVD-R disc, do not perform the following, or
data on the disc may not be read:
- Using another device, doing additional recording on
DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder
- Using this DVD video camera/recorder, doing
additional recording on DVD-R disc recorded on
another device
Power switch
Pressing REC
once will start
recording;
pressing it
once again will
temporarily
stop recording.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
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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 it to “ VIDEO”.
To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD
Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically
(Power Save)” on page 90.
It is recommended that you specify “Power Save:
On”, since even during recording pause battery
power is consumed at the same level as during
recording. Especially when power save has been
released, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off
when not in use.
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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 Specifications” on page 162.
Note:
If the AV/S output cable is plugged in, you cannot use external microphone: Unplug the AV/S output cable to use the
external microphone.
This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from camcorder).
Attaching Ferrite Core
Although no ferrite core is attached in the illustrations of the cables in text, be sure to attach the provided
core to the external microphone cable using the following procedure:
1Open the cover of ferrite core.
2Attach the core to external microphone cable at
a position approximately 5 cm from its end.
3Close the cover of core, taking care that it does
not catch the external microphone cable.
A/V
MC
To external
microphone jack
5cm
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Recording Stills
Note:
Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and
card.
1Turn 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 subsequent operation:
2Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or
LCD).
3Press the REC button.
The DVD video camera/recorder automatically
focuses on the subject at the centre of screen
(when auto focus is selected).
The screen will be black, and then the recorded
still will be displayed. When the “/ ” mark
appears, you can proceed with the next
recording; while “DISC ACCESS” or “CARD
ACCESS” is being displayed, you cannot
proceed with the next recording.
4Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn
the DVD video camera/recorder off.
Note:
See Still recording quality” on page 55 for details of stills
on card.
Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while
the ACCCSS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
ACCESS/PC
indicator CARD
ACCESS
indicator
Power switch
9 9 9REM
17:00
3 0 / 9 / 2 0 0 3
Still recording mode
Number of recordable stills
(When using DVD-RAM disc)
FINE
9 9 9REM
17:00
3 0 / 9 / 2 0 0 3
(When using card)
Still recording mode
Number of recordable stills
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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 162 for the number of recordable stills.
Note:
The DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the
shutter speed between 1/800 and1/30 second (between
1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to
Low Light) depending on the subject brightness.
During recording of stills, the electronic image stabilizer
will not function.
See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on
page 86 if you want to change the still quality mode.
Quality File size Application
FINE Approx. 128 KB When imagequality
is prioritized
NORM Approx. 64 KB Standard
ECO Approx. 32 KB When number of
stills is prioritised
(quality will be
slightly inferior)
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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. Zoom 40× or 240× is specified, moving the
zoom lever to “T” control side will engage the
digital zoom midway (See page 83).
Note:
The setting of digital zoom 240× is effective only during
movie recording. If you setzoom to 240× when recording
still, the digital zoom will be up to 40×.
When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of
focus.
When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be
rougher.
If the zoom ratio is frequently changed at short intervals,
the recorded image will be unclear.
Recording in wide
area
Recording
enlarged image
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
17:00
3 0 / 9 / 2 0 0 3
Zooming
Zoom In
Digital zoom range
Zoom Out
1 × 10 × 40 × 240 ×
In case of movie recording
In case of still recording
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MACRO RECORDING
Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject
as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.
1Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the
subject, and press the zoom lever to “W” control
side.
Note:
Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused,
depending on the distance to the subject. In this case,
move the zoom to "W" control side to focus.
The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro
recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional
lighting.
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO
EFFECT
Use generally available tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with filter diameter of 30.5 mm.
Remove the lens hood on the top surface of lens, and then attach the conversion lens over the lens.
Note:
The four corners of screen may be dim depending on the
conversion lens used.
(Attach)
Conversion lensLens hood
(Remove)
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and
automatically focuses on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually.
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the centre of screen (auto-focus).
When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
On T (tele) side: approximately 1 m from lens surface to infinity
On W (wide) side: approximately 2 cm from lens surface to infinity
1Press the FOCUS button during recording.
“MF” will appear on the screen.
2Press the zoom lever down to “T” control side to
zoom in on subject.
3Use the   buttons to adjust the focus, while
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen. Note:
Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus
and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear
on the screen.
Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
focusing on it.If youbring the subject into focusat the“W
control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom
lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD video
camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be
restored.
Manual Focus icon
Adjust with and
buttons
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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused.
Objects not in
the centre of
screen
Objects
moving rapidly
Object behind
glass with
waterdroplets,
dirt on it
Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time
Objects with
little variation
in brightness,
such as white
wall
Dark objects
Night view
Objects lit by
neon sign,
spotlight, etc.
whichglares or
emits strong
light
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Adjusting Exposure Manually
This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the
exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually.
1Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
The exposure indicator will appear on the
screen.
2Use the   buttons to adjust the exposure,
while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen.
Note:
Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no
indication will appear on the screen.
The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD
video camera/recorder is turned off.
17:00
3 0 / 9 / 2 0 0 3
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
Exposure indicator Adjust with
and buttons
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Compensating for Backlight
When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.
1Press the BLC button during recording.
The backlight correction icon will appear.
Note:
Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight
setting between on and off.
The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
1 7 : 0 0
3 0 / 9 / 2 0 0 3
Backlight correction icon
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Using Full Auto Function
Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.
1Press 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 Off
Focus Auto
EIS On
MIC.Filter Off
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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
2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode)
No display: Auto
-: Sports
.: Portrait
/: Spotlight
0: Sand & Snow
1: Low Light
3. White balance
No display: Auto
3: Set
4: Outdoor
5: Indoor
4. Backlight compensation
No display: Backlight compensation OFF
8: Backlight compensation ON
5. Manual focus
No display: Autofocus
:: Manual focus
6. Microphone filter (only in movie recording
mode)
No display: Microphone filter OFF
;: Microphone filter ON
7. Self-timer (only in still recording mode)
No display: Self-timer OFF
<: Self-timer ON (count is from 10
seconds)
8. Recording status
0: During recording
/: During recording pause
No display *1
9. Electronic image stabiliser (EIS) (only in movie
recording mode)
No display: EIS OFF
9: EIS ON
10.Zoom
(Digital Zoom: Off)
(Digital Zoom: 40×)
!
(Digital Zoom: 240×, only in movie
recording mode)
11.Exposure correction
12.Warning message
13.Disc/Card type
: DVD-RAM
: DVD-R
: DVD-RAM (write-protected)
: DVD-R disc already finalised on this
DVD video camera/recorder
: DVD-R disc finalised on a device
other than this DVD video camera/
recorder
: SD memory card or multimedia card
: Locked SD memory card
No display *2
1 0
1 7 : 0 0
30/
9 / 2 0 0 3
6 3 MIN
0:00:00
FINE
REC
DISC ACCESS
REM
The above screen is an example for explanation: It is
different from the actual display.
1 2 3 456 7
9
10
11
12
13
14
8
15
16
17
18
19
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14.Movie recording quality (only when using disc)
XTRA : Highest quality (only when using
DVD-RAM disc)
FINE : High quality
STD : Standard
Still recording quality (only when using card)
FINE : High quality
NORM : Standard
ECO : Number of recordable stills is
prioritised
15.Movie recording time (only in movie recording
mode)
16.Remaining space on disc/card*3
REM XX MIN *4 : Remaining recordable minutes
during movie recording
REM XX*5 : Number of remaining
recordable still images during
still recording
17.Remaining battery level
B(full charge)
C
D
E(low remaining charge)
18.Brightness/Colour density of LCD screen or
Vo l u me
:
The volume can be adjusted during external
input and playback.
19.Current date/time
*1 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialised, a write-protected
disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.
*2 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted
*3 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalised DVD-R disc.
*4 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.
*5 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depending
on recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).
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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
page 63) and recording status (see 8 on page 63) will appear. If
the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a
warning message will appear.
Note:
The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information during
recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (See
“Information Display During Playback” on page 70).
Display when recording an image of yourself
When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the
operating status will appear, and in addition, the battery remaining level will
blink when the battery has almost no remaining charge.
The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning
message to user. The message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor
180° to the original status from the status in which the LCD screen was facing
the same direction as the lens.
:The disc has almost no free space.
:Write-protected disc or locked card is loaded.
:You are attempting to record a still on DVD-R
disc.
No display :Disc or card that cannot be used has been loaded.
:The disc or card is full, or you are attempting to
record a copy-guarded image.
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 same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.
Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD
screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.
Operating status/
warning message
Battery remaining
level
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Playing Back
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IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED SCENE
You can check your recording immediately on the spot.
1Press 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 is finished, the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the pause status at
the last image on disc.
If the playback pause status continues for as long
as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder
will automatically return to the recording pause
status.
2Press the button.
Playback will stop, and recording pause status
will be restored.
Note:
If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie,
playback sound willbeheardfromthe speaker.Adjustthe
sound volume using the volume control buttons (  , ).
To temporarily stop playback, press the button.
Press the button again to restart playback.
Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start
recording again, the new image will be recordedafter the
last scene on disc orcard(the previous images will not be
overwritten).
When playingback a still with a large numberof pixels on
card, “Playback.”willappear,andit willtake sometime for
the still to appear.
Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it
may take some time for the playback image to appear.
Donot operatethe powerswitchorremovethecardwhile
the ACCCSS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then
press todesignate.
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PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD
Use the Go To function (P. 69) or Disc Navigation
function (P. 93) to play back from the start of disc or
card.
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SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and
hold it: Search playback will start.
Tilt and hold: Scenes will be visually scanned
forward
Tilt and hold: Scenes will be visually scanned
backward
Release the joystick when you find the desired
image: Normal playback will start from that point.
Note:
When you skip or search scenes from playback or
playback pause, the screen will be dark briefly.
See page 145 if search playback does not operate
normally.
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FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback pause, tilt the joystick: Frame
advance, frame back or slow playback will start.
Tilt once : Picture will advance one frame.
Tilt once : Picture will go back one frame.
Tilt and hold : Forward slow playback
Tilt and hold : Reverse slow playback
After frame advance, frame back or slow playback,
the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
playback pause status.
Note:
In forward slow, a rapidly moving subject image may be
distorted.
The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance/
frame back/slow playback are as follows:
Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 second
Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 second
No sound will be heard during search playback or slow
playback.
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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 played back,
and start playback.
Tilt and hold : To continuously locate the
beginnings of scenes, starting
from the scene following the
scene being played back. When
the desired image appears,
release the joystick: Playback
will start from that point.
Tilt and hold : To continuously locate the
beginnings of scenes
backward, starting from the
scene preceding the scene
currently being played back.
When the desired image
appears, release the joystick:
Playback will start from that
point.
Note:
If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the
DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback
pause status at the beginning of the located scene.
Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD
video camera/recorder to the playback pause status at
the last image.
See page 145 if skip playback does not operate normally.
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PLAYING BACK STILLS
Tilt the joystick up or down during playback to
quickly play back stills in sequence.
Tilt once: To display stills one by one forward
Tilt once: To display stills one by one backward
[When using disc]
Releasing the joystick will start continuous
playback.
[When using card]
When the joystick is released, the photo at that
point will be displayed, and then the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the playback pause
status.
Set the slide show function for continuous display
(P. 129).
Portion being played back
Tilt up twice Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice
Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Portion being played back
Tilting up the joystick at a portion several seconds from
the start of scene being played back will return to the
start of the scene preceding that being played back.
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JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)
1Press the MENU button
during playback.
2Choose 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 go to a specified point and enter
playback pause. See the following for
details.
Specifying the point to view
1Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then press
the button.
The screen for specifying the point to go to will
appear.
2Use the joystick to select the desired time of
chosen point.
:To select the start.
:To select the end.
  :·Press once: To move the cursor in 10-
second units (1-still units
for card)
·Hold down: To move the cursor in 1-
minute units (10-still units
for card)
3Press the button to enter the selection.
The DVD video camera/recorder will go to the
specified point and enter the playback pause
status.
To cancel the Go Toprocedure midway, press the
button before going to the specified point.
Note:
If multiple scenes areselected usingthe Disc Navigation
function or SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to
the beginning of selected scenes (P. 123).
When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time”
display.
When card is loaded, the number of stills will appear.
The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.
Go T o
RAMENTER RETURN
En d
S p e c i f y
To p
Go t o
TOP END ENTER CANCEL
GO TO
0: 00: 00 0: 24: 240 : 03 : 26
0 : 03 : 26
TOP ENDCURRENT
Position of currently
played back image Totalrecordingtimeof
all selected scenes
Cursor
Cursor position
Go t o
TOP END ENTER CANCEL
TOP
GO TO
ENDCURRENT
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
0: 00: 00 0: 24: 240 : 03 : 26
(When the start of scene is selected)
Cursor at current image position.
Cursor at (GO TO) position.
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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 information.
When using disc:
When using card:
*1   (VIDEO) or (PHOTO);
Only (PHOTO) with card.
*2 Programme or Play List
*3 Number of programme or play list being played
back (not displayed when all programmes are
being played back)
*4 Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 63.
*5:Will appear when each function is specified
“On”
*6 #:Standard playback
$:Playback pause
%:Forward search playback
&:Reverse search playback
':Forward skip playback
(:Reverse skip playback
):Forward frame advance
*:Reverse frame back
Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 66 for
how to operate.
The “, mark will appear on the first image on
disc.
The “+” mark will appear on the last image on
disc.
Recording date/time display: Shows the date/
time when recording was started. Even when
playback starts, the date/time display will not
advance.
No display: No information will appear.
However, when the mode of playback operation
is switched, the symbol will appear for approx. 3
seconds.
Note:
See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 93 and later for
explanation on programme and play list.
No display Playback information
display
Recording date/time
RAM
00606 0 : 00 : 1 6
Recording mode*1
Scene No. Repeat play*5
Programme No. or Play List No.*3
Programme or Play List *2
Counter
Disc type*4
Playback
operation*6
0 0 3 1 0 0 — 0 0 0 3
Recording mode*1
Scene No. File name Lock*5
DPOF *5
Playback operation*6
Slide show *5
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Playback on Other Devices
This section explains about playback on another AV device, such as TV.
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CONNECTING TO A TV
Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows:
Note:
Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.
Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is
turned down: Forgetting this maycause howling fromthe
TV speakers.
Insert the AV/S output cable plugs into jacks straight:
Obliquely inserting them could damage the jacks.
To AV outpu t jac k
AV/S output cable
(provided)
To video/
audio input
jacks
Red
Yellow
White
To S-VIDEO input jack*
* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO
plug to it.
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
LR
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
VIDEOAUDIO
Stereo Type with
S-VIDEO Jack Stereo Type Monaural Type
Red White
Red
YellowWhite
White
Yellow
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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
1Turn the TV on and set the input selector to
“VCRwhichever applicable Video input.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to
switch the TV input.
2Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
The image that the DVD video camera/recorder
is seeing will appear on the TV screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD
screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/
recorder.
3Perform playback, recording or editing.
You can perform playback, editing or editing on
Disc Navigation while checking on TV screen.
Note:
Adjust the volume of sound on TV.
The infrared remote control is useful when operating the
DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on
TVscreen.However, if youuseaHitachiVCR,theremote
control mayinadvertentlyoperatetheVCRif it is nearthe
DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the
remote control code of the VCR to a position other than
“VCR2”.
Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is
recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also
display only part of information or switch off the display.
Refer to “Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off
(OSD Output)” on page 88, and press the DISPLAY
button to switch the display status.
When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will
appear on TV screen.
If you use TVwith wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set
the TV to the wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation
display may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this
happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the
TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).
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PLAYBACK ON DVD PLAYER
You can play back finalised 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.
1Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc.
Yo u ne ed t o f in ali se a d is c to p la y it b ac k on D VD
player: See page 127.
No further data can be recorded on finalised
disc.
Note:
Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalise the
DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/
recorder.
2Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
See “Removing and Replacing from/in Round
DVD Holder” on page 74.
3Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it
back.
See the instruction manual for DVD player.
Note:
DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder
can be played back on other DVD players, but playback on
all DVD players is not guaranteed.
Playback may not be possible on some DVD players, or it
may depend on the recorded status of DVD-R discs: In
such cases, play back the DVD-R disc on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
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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. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc
maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by
Hitachi Maxell.
It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is
finished, in order to avoid getting dirt on disc.
Note:
Using discs removed from holders on various devices may not always be possible.
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HOW TO REMOVE DISC
1Hold the Round DVD
Holder with SIDE A
facing up. While pushing
the two release levers in
the direction of arrows (1)
marked on holder, slowly
open SIDE A of the holder
in the direction of arrows
(2), taking care not to drop
the disc.
2Without touching the
recording/playback
surface, hold the disc edge
and centre hole to remove
it.
1
1
2
2
SIDE A mark
Release
levers
Do not open
more than 9.
90°
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REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER
1Open 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.
2Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and
push it to lock the release levers at positions (3).
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WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF
1Push the hinged portion of the holder piece
marked SIDE A with thumb and middle finger,
and warp it in the direction of arrows (4).
2Fit the hinged portion of the other holder piece
into the warped hinge portion.
Note:
Handle the disc carefully so that no scratch, dirt,
fingerprint or dust adheres to the recording/playback
surface.
When not using the Round DVD Holder, store it in case:
Do not leave a bare holder as is.
Be careful of drop or impact: If you drop the Round DVD
Holder, the disc may pop out.
Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.
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DISC CLEANING
Use a soft, dry cloth to lightly wipe off any dust, dirt, etc. adhering to disc, as shown in the figure. Never
use solvent. Do not use thinner, water, anti-static spray, etc. to clean disc.
3
3
SIDE A
mark
OPEN marks
SIDE A mark side
or label surface
4
SIDE A mark side Hinged portions
Approx. 90°
Use soft cloth to clean
from inner to outer
circumference in axial
direction.
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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 discs
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder
1Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
2Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/
player and play it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD video
recorder/player.
Note:
Do not insert aDVD-R disc thathas not beenfinalised into
a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data may be
damaged.
When playing back disc on another device, the Disc
Navigation display will be different from the one on this
DVD video camera/recorder.
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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 up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the  button to choose
the option.
The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not appear
when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc or card is inserted.
<Interpreting screen for setting>
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Display of selected
setup item
Selection of setup items
: Camera
Functions Setup
: Record Functions
Setup
: Date Setup
: LCD Setup
: Initial Setup Functions settable
Display of disc or card
being used (P. 63)
Options settable
Guide display
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Flow of Menu
Refer to page indicated for details of each function.
Camera Functions Setup
Program AE (P. 79)
White balance (P. 80)
EIS (P. 82)
Digital zoom (P. 83)
Microphone filter (P. 84)
16:9 (P. 84)
Recording Functions Setup
Movie quality (P. 85)
[The quality mode will
appear when using card
(P. 86)]
Self-timer (P. 87)
On-screen information
display output (P. 88)
Date Setup
Display format (P. 50)
Date setting (P. 49)
LCD Setup
Brightness (P. 89)
Colour density (P. 89)
Initial Setup
Beep (P. 90)
Power save (P. 90)
Recording LED (P. 91)
Language selection (P. 91)
Demo mode (P. 144)
Reset (P. 92)
You can use the joystick on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in menu and
designate them.
Note:
Pressing the MENU button during recording will not work.
The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. one minute without any operation.
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Spo t l i gh t
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or
or
Press the button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the screen one before, press the button.
Pressing the MENU button again will cause the menu screen to
disappear.
Press the MENU button.
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Setting Up Camera Functions
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAMME 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 depending on the subject
conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
1Press the MENU button, use the joystick to
choose “Program AE” on the “Camera
Functions Setup” screen, and then press the
button.
The options will appear on the right of “Program
AE”.
2Use the joystick to
choose the desired
option, and then press
the  button: The
selected option will be
set.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note:
You can check the selected AE mode by the on-screen
information display. However, nothing will appear in the
Auto mode.
The shooting mode set asabove will bestored in memory
even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
, Auto : The camera/recorder automatically
judges the subject and surrounding environment
for optimum recording.
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light,
the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto
mode for recording.
Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person or a
creature, stand out from a blurred background.
Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of
subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection
of light is intense, such as at the seaside in
midsummer or on a ski slope.
Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place
even with decreased lighting: However, an after-
image will appear with a moving subject.
Note that the Low Light mode cannot be used when
the recording quality mode is STD.
If there is difficulty in automatically focusing
subject image, adjust the focus manually.
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Selected AE mode
Tilt up/down and to left/right to
select, and then press to
designate.
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ADJUSTING COLOUR (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
setting according to the situation.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “White Bal.on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the 
button.
2Choose the desired
option, and then press the
 button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-
screen information.
The white balance setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Mode Setting content On-screen
display
Auto White balance always
automatically adjusted None
Set You can manually adjust
white balance to match
the light source or
situation
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Indoor To record under
incandescent light,
halogen light or bulb-
colour type fluorescent
light
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White balance mode
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Setting white balance manually
1Point the DVD video
camera/recorder at a
white object so that it
fills the screen. Use
an object that is not
transparent.
2Press the MENU
button, choose “White
Bal.”, “Set”, and then
press the  button.
3Press the button: The
“!“ indicator will
change from blinking to a
steady light: The steady
light indicates that the
white balance setting is
complete.
4Press the button to end
the setting.
Note:
Thewhite balance setusing the “Set”option willbe stored
in memory until it is reset.
Do not use a coloured object when setting the white
balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.
(White shirt or thick paper)
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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)
This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabiliser function: When you use
zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “EIS” on the
“Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the 
button.
2Choose the On” or “Off”, and then press the
 button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Checking EIS On or Off
You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen
information display.
After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is
recommended that you return the setting to “On”
and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off,
unless you normally record with “Off” setting.
This function is effective only during movie
recording: It will not work during still recording.
Note:
The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Although you can switch EIS between on and off during
still recording, the setting will be effective only during
movie recording.
It is recommended that you specify “EIS Off” when using
the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or tripod.
When “EIS On” is specified, there will be a slight
difference between the actual movement and the
movement on screen.
Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even
if “EIS On” is specified.
EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-
conversion lens (generally available) is used.
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MAGNIFYING SUBJECT IMAGE (DIG. ZOOM)
When th e zoo m lev er i s mo ved t o “T cont rol s ide with Dig. Zoo m 40× or 2 40× sp ecified, di gita l zo om w ill
automatically kick in when optical 10× zoom range is exceeded. You can set the digital zoom to 4or 240×
for movie recording, or 40× for still recording.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Dig. Zoom” on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the
button.
2Choose the desired magnification, and then
press the  button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the digital
zoom bar.
Dig. Zoom “240×”, “40×” or “Off” setting will be
stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned off.
Note:
You can check whether Dig. Zoom is “240×”, “40×” or
“Off” by pressing the DISPLAY button and reviewing the
on-screen information.
You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote
control to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the
button during movie recording will switch the setting
between “Off”, “40×” and “240×”: Pressing the button
during still recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”.
When using card, zooming only up to 4 is possible,
even when “240×” or “40×” has been chosen.
If the power switch is set to “PHOTO” with DVD-RAM
disc loaded, zooming only up to 40x is possible, even
when “240×” has been chosen.
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When Dig. Zoom is "On"(40x)
Digital zoom range
When Dig. Zoom is "On"(240x)
Digital zoom range
(only in movie recording)
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REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)
When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce
wind noise in recording.
If “MIC.Filter: ON” is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone
will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “MIC.Filter” on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the 
button.
2Choose “On”, and then press the  button.
3Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Note:
You canalso usethe on-screen displaytoconfirmthat the
MIC.Filter has been set.
The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie
recording.
The microphone filter function works only with the built-
in microphone: It will not function when using an external
microphone (P. 53).
SWITCHING TO 16:9 MODE
If you intend to play back recorded images on a wide-screen TV, it is recommended that you switch the
screen size to 16:9 mode.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “16:9” on the
“Camera Functions
Setup” screen, and then
press the  button.
2Choose “On”, and then
press the  button.
3Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Black bands will appear
across the top and bottom
of screen.
Note:
The black bands that appear across the top and bottom of
screen will not be recorded. If you record in the 16:9 mode
and play back on a TV other than wide-screen TV, the
portions masked by the black bands will also be displayed.
Use the black bands as a guide for recording when playing
back on a wide-screen TV.
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Setting Up Record Functions
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SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)
Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINEand “STD”.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “VIDEO Mode
on the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the
button.
2Choose the desired quality mode, and then press
the  button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
The “VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the
DVD-RAM disc is replaced with a DVD-R disc, or vice
versa. However, if “XTRA” has been set with DVD-RAM
disc, “FINE” will be set when the disc is changed.
When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie
quality while recording on the disc: The DVD video
camera/recorder will be automatically set to the movie
quality first used with the disc for recording.
The movie quality setting is effective only during movie
recording: Switching the movie quality will not work
during still recording.
It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVD-
RAM disc, or in the “FINE” with a DVD-R disc.
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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 background (as in following figure on left)
If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly
If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)
You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Quality” on the
“Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the
button.
2Choose the option you want, and then press the
 button.
3Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Note:
The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images.
(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)
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SELF-TIMER
You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-timer function, as
with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10 seconds after the REC button is pressed.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Self Timer” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the 
button.
2Select “On”, and then press the  button.
The self-timer will be set.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
4Press the REC button.
The recording indicator at the front of DVD
video camera/recorder will blink.
The self-timer indicator will start to count down,
and recording will commence approximately 10
seconds later.
Note:
You can also check that self-timer has been set by
reviewing the on-screen information.
To release the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the menu
screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off.
To suspend self-timer, press theREC button again before
recording starts, or press the button.
When the REC button is pressed, the mark on LCD
screen will be pink. It will also change in the same way
when recording with the LCD screen facing the same
direction as the lens.
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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.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “OSD Output” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the
button.
2Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will
appear during playback. See page 70 for playback on-
screen information display.
Even after the on-screen information is removed from the
TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen.
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O f f
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V I DEO M o d e
Se l f T i mer
OSD Ou t p u t
ENTER RETURN
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REM
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REM
FINE 17:00
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LCD screen or viewfinder
“On” setting “Off” setting
TV screen TV screen
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LCD Setup
This function allows you to adjust the brightness and colour density of LCD screen during recording and
playback.
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Brightness” on
the “LCD Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 button.
The brightness
adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
2Use the joystick for adjustment.
: The screen becomes dimmer
: The screen becomes brighter
3Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Note:
The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
SETTING COLOUR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL)
1Choose “Color Level” on
the “LCD Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 button.
The colour density
adjustment bar will
appear on the screen.
2Use the joystick for adjustment.
: For lighter colour
: For denser colour
3Press the MENU button.
Note:
The colour level setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then
press to designate.
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ENTER RETURN
LCD S e t u p
RAM
B r i gh t n e s s
Co l o r L e v e l
ENTERADJ UST
Brightness
adjustment bar
LC D S e t u p
RAM
B r i gh t n e s s
Co l o r L e v e l
ENTER RETURN
LCD S e t u p
RAM
B r i gh t n e s s
Co l o r L e v e l
ENTERADJ UST
Colour density
adjustment bar
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Initial Settings
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)
This DVD video camera/recorder will emit a sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC
button is pressed to record a movie, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound,
you can switch it off.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Beep” on the
“Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 button.
2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the
button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The “Beep” setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY
(POWER SAVE)
This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with power save function. Specify “Power Save: On”: If
the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 minutes,
it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Power Save” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 button.
2Select On” or “Off”, and
then press the  button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from
automatic off activated by the power save function, set
the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then set it to
VIDEO”, “PHOTO” or “PHOTO”
The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-screen
information display.
The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Setting Content
On Beep is heard
Off No beep is heard
I n i t i a l S e t u p
On
O f f
RAM
Po we r S a v e
Be e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mo d e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
R e c or d L ED
Setting Content
On To engage power save
Off To cancel power save
I n i t i a l S e t u p
On
O f f
RAM
Po we r S a v e
Be e p
R e c or d L ED
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mo d e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
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English
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.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Record LED” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 button.
2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the 
button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-screen
information display.
The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Specify “Record LED: Off” when recording a subject
behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The
reflected light of the recording indicator will not be
recorded.
When using the self-timer function, the recording
indicator will blink when the REC button is pressed
regardless of whether Record LED is On or Off.
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)
You can change the language used to display the menu and information.
The following shows that English is changed to French.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Language” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 button.
“English” has been set.
2Select “Français”, and
then press the
button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The language setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Setting Content
On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording.
Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording.
Recording indicator
R e c or d L E D
I n i t i a l S e t u p
On
O f f
RAM
P o w er S a v e
B e e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mod e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
L a n gu a g e
I n i t i a l S e t up
De u t sch
I t a l i an o
RAM
ENTER RETURN
F r a n ç a i s
E s p a ñ o l
E n g l i s h
P o w er S a v e
Be e p
Demo Mod e
R e s e t
R e c or d L E D
L a n gu e
Co n f i g u r a t i o n I n i t i a l e
RAM
ENTRER RETOUR
F r a n ç a i s
P o w er S a v e
Be e p
Mo de Démo
R é g l D é fa u t
LE D E n r g.
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English
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)
You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 161) ). (Note, however, that the
date/time, brightness and colour density of LCD monitor will not be reset.)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Reset” on the
“Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
 button.
The screen for verifying
reset will appear.
2If you are sure that you
wish to reset, use the
joystick to choose “YES”,
and then press the 
button.
The setting items have
now been reset to defaults.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
To cancel resetting midway, choose “NO” on the screen for
verification in step 2 or press the button.
R e c or d L ED
I n i t i a l S e t u p
RAM
P o w e r S a v e
B e e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mode
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
ENTER
Re s e t ?
Re s e t
YES NO
RAM
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English
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 “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc
Navigation function.
The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used:
Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
The Disc Navigation screen (shown on page 94)
will appear.
Note:
Do not proceed with a following step while the disc is
being recognised or the ACCESS/PC indicator is
blinking.
Thumbnail:
This refers to a reduced image that helps to distinguish recorded scenes quickly. Immediately recording
is finished, the first image of the recorded scene will be used as a thumbnail of the scene: The thumbnail
can be changed later on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Scene:
Movie (video): One scene refers to images recorded from one press of the REC button until recording is
temporarily stopped by pressing REC again.
Still (photo): One scene refers to a photo recorded by pressing the REC button.
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English
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 still icon will appear for card.
*4 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder.
*5 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.
*6 R” appears for DVD-R disc. “ ” will appear for card.
Note :
The background colour of screen allows you to identify
whether disc or card is in DVD video camera/recorder.
- Purple: When disc is inserted
- Green: When card is inserted
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 inserted, the Disc navigation screen
cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC
NAVIGATION button.
Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-R disc
inserted, message “Creating Thumbnail ...” will appear.
After the message appears, the Disc Navigation screen
will appear.
If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear or some message will be
displayed:
- Write-protected disc
- Locked card
- Finalised DVD-R disc
Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV
to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected:
Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by
burning.
0 01 / 014A l l P r og r a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
Cursor
Still image icon *3
Operation guide *4
Thumbnail *1
Selected scene number *2/
Number of all scenes
Current page position *5
Bar graph
Disc type icon *6
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English
TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION
1Press 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
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
The selected scene will be framed: This is called
a “cursor”.
3Press the  button.
Playback will start from the selected scene.
Note:
Tilting the joystick to left or right will move the cursor to
the preceding or following scene.
Tilting it up or down will move to preceding or following
page.
When playback ends:
The DVD video camera/
recorder will enter the
playback pause status at the
last image of last scene.
Pressing the  or DISC
NAVIGATION button will
restore the Disc Navigation
screen.
When the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen will
automatically be restored.
Playing back stills
A still will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
When playing back stills on card, playback will
stop after each still playback.
Note:
Press the button to temporarily stop playback.
Pressing again will start from that point.
If you press the button after playback of the last
scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from the
beginning of disc.
Pressing the button will always restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
Withplayback on Disc Navigation,youcanselect desired
scenes for playback and skip unnecessary scenes.
When playing back a still with alarge number of pixels on
card,“Playback.” willappear,andit will takesome time for
the still to appear.
0 01 / 014A l l P r o g r a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
17:00
30/ 9/2003
0 01 / 014A l l P r o g r a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
0 07 / 014A l l P r o g r a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
Up or Down
Left or Right
Playback pause
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English
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
3Press the SELECT button once:
The selected scene will be framed in red and
yellow.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple
scenes.
To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be
cancelled, and then press the SELECT button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the button.
Note:
Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback
will always start from the lowest scene number.
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the joystick to select
the desired scene.
3Hold down the SELECT
button for at least one
second:
The selected scene will be
doubly framed in yellow
and blue.
4Use the joystick to select
the last scene in the range
you want, and then press
the  button:
The thumbnails of scenes
in the specified range will
be framed in red, and
then selected.
Note:
You can know the status of scenes from the colours of
cursor and bargraph:
Pressing the button after selecting scenes will play
back only the selected scenes from the beginning of
each.
You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene
in the range.
To release multiple selection, press the SELECT or
button after step 4.
Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card.
005 / 014A l l P r o gr a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
Yellow frame
005 / 014A l l P r og r a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
Double frames in
yellow and blue
005 / 014A l l P r og r a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
Whenscenes up to this
point are selected
Red
frame
Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes
Yellow Blue Current cursor position
Blue Blue Range of scenes being
selected
Red Red Scenes already selected
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English
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. 99
Editing of scenes You can attach fade and skip to a scene,
combine scenes, or divide one scene. 101 - 106
Scene information
display  You can display information on one
scene or multiple scenes, such as image
quality, recording time, etc.
111
Setting of title You can set desired titles to play lists and
programmes. 113, 122
Creation of play list You can create an original movie by
changing the combination of scenes. 115
Disc or Card initialisation  You can initialise a DVD-RAM disc or
card so that it can be used on this DVD
video camera/recorder.
125
Copy from disc to card  You can copy photos recorded on DVD-
RAM disc to card. 107
Disc finalisation You can use this DVD video camera/
recorder to finalise any DVD-R disc
recorded on it so that the disc can be
viewed on DVD player, etc.
127
Repeat play  You can repeatedly play back
programmes and scenes. 128
Slide show You can play back stills continuously. 129
Remaining display
(Capacity)  The remaining recordable movie time or
number of recordable stills is displayed. 124
Disc protection You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to
prevent deletion or editing by mistake. 124
Scene lock You can lock any scene so that it will not
be deleted by mistake: Essential scenes
are thereby protected, and recording
another still is possible.
108
DPOF setting You can set the number of prints for each
scene. 109
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English
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 77-78 and 94 for how to interpret the screen.
Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
When using DVD-RAM disc
When using DVD-R disc
When using card
Delete (P.99)
Edit (P.101)
Copy (P.107)
Select (P.110)
Detail (P.111)
Thumbnail (P.101)
Skip (P.102)
Fade (P.103)
Combine (P.105)
Divide (P.106)
Move (P.104)
Start → Current (P.110)
Current → End (P.110)
All (P.110)
Switch (P.112)
Play (P.113)
Title (P.113)
Switch (P.116)
Play (P.117)
Create (P.115)
Edit (P.118 - 121)
Title (P.122)
Delete (P.122)
Scene
Program
Play list Top (P.123)
End (P.123)
Category (P.128)
Repeat Play (P.128)
Capacity (P.124)
Protect Disc (P.124)
Format Disc (P.125)
Update Control Info. (P.126)
Go To
Disc
Others
ETC
Switch (P.112)
Play (P.113)
Select (P.110)
Detail (P.111)
Program
Scene
Top (P.123)
End (P.123)
Repeat Play (P.128)
Capacity (P.124)
Finalize Disc (P.127)
Go To
Disc
Others
ETC
Start → Current (P.110)
Current → End (P.110)
All (P.110)
Delete (P.99)
Lock (P.108)
DPOF (P.109)
Select (P.110)
Detail (P.111) Start → Current (P.110)
Current → End (P.110)
All (P.110)
Scene
Top (P.123)
End (P.123)
Go To
Capacity (P.124)
Format Card (P.125)
All (P.129)
DPOF (P.129)
Slide Show
Card
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English
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL)
The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded
scenes. 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 Navigation screen.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Scene”, “Edit,
“Thumbnail”, and then
press the  button.
5The “Change
Thumbnail” screen will
appear: If you are sure
you want to change the
thumbnail of the selected
scene, press the 
button: The selected
scene will be played back.
If you want to change the scene whose
thumbnail is to be changed, you can change it on
this screen.
6When the image you want to use as the
thumbnail of the scene appears, press the
SELECT button.
7The screen for verifying
switching of thumbnail
will appear: Choose
“YES”, and then press the
 button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
switching of thumbnail.
After Yes or No setting, the “Change
Thumbnail” screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 5-7 to change the other scenes.
8Press the  button to quit.
Note:
If you press the MENU button before pressing the
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (See
page 100).
A thumbnail of still cannot be changed.
Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be played
back, you will not be able to change its thumbnail:
Release the skip setting of the scene to change the
thumbnail.
● ● ● ● ● ●
Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail.
S c e n e
RAMENTER RETURN
De l e t e
Ed i t
Co py
Se l e c t
De t a i l
Sk i p
F ad e
Comb i ne
D i v i de
T h umbn a i l
Mov e
ETC
Se lect Th umbn ail Poin t
ENTER CANCEL
SE L
ENTER
Ch a ng e t h u
m
bn a i l ?
Ch a ng e Th u
m
bn a i l
YES NO
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English
Note:
Setting fade will interlock with sound.
Fading can also be set to either “IN” or “OUT”.
Any registered fade can bechangedat any time using the
same procedure as above.
Fade can also be added to on-screen information
displayed during playback.
Adding fade to multiple scenes is also possible.
If the playback time of scene is short, fade will cut off
midway.
If you set fade-in and fade-out to a still image or a movie
with recording time of no more than 3seconds, only fade-
in will be valid.
No fade effect will operate if you start playback in the
recording pause status.
If you locate the start of a scene by skipping, the image
at the start of the scene will appear for a moment, and
then fade will operate.
The fade effect will not function during frame advance,
frame back, slow playback or search playback.
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE)
You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions. Create a play list first, and
then arrange the scenes [“Creating New Play List (Create), P.115].
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