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DZ-MV550A
DZ-MV580A
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3
CANADA
Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
QR35303 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2004 Printed in Japan OS-H(I)
Instruction Manual
DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
Printed on recycled paper
DVDCAM PC Software Support Center
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it
is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
Be sure to read page 187 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM.
The illustration of DZ-MV550A is shown on the front cover of this instruction
manual. The method for operating the DZ-MV550A is the same as that for
DZ-MV580A.
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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 programs and films
are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-
right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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 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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE
SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
(DZ-ACS1).
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 colored
bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the
LCD panel stretches the limits of current
technology.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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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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.
Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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
operating instructions should be read 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
power 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
power cables, 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.
6Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
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 cords 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 tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, 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.
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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.
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
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an 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 antenna can be hazardous
and should be left to a professional antenna 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
antenna 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 power-supply cord 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. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
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 to perform 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 as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Disposal of these materials be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For the disposal
or recycling information, please contact your
local authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance : “www.eiae.org.”
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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 (LCD) 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 colored 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 104ºF (40°C) or under
32ºF (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 86ºF (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 magn etism, 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:
•If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by
gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals
could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that
power will not turn on.
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 (vapor 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, wip e it o f f w i t h a s o ft , d r y c l ot h . E v e n if t h e e x t e rn a l
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 165).
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 trunk 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 moldy, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 finalizing DVD-R disc and
initializing DVD-RAM disc.
•The section on “Connecting to PC” explains the
contents of provided CD-ROM and how to
install the 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 13-15).
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................................................. 25
Recording Movie..............................................49
Playing Back ....................................................58
Connecting to a TV ..........................................77
Functions Available with Disc Navigation.......109
Connecting to PC........................................... 140
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 C button” will be used in this text.
●1, 2 and 3 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.
●Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of
operating both models is identical.
The illustrations of DZ-MV580A are used for the explanation in this text.
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 start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning
of blank portion.
You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any
previously recorded data.
●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.107)
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).
●You can easily print without PC (P.120)
Use DPOF to set the photos to be printed and the print number among the photos recorded on SD
memory card or MultiMediaCard: This is useful when printing photos on a printer conforming to SD
memory card or when asking a photo lab to print them.
●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (P.126)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play
List).
If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
Recorded scenes
Before editing
After editing
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●You a ea i y e it s en s, w i isc n s l d c e h ch
quite difficult with tape (P.86)
Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can
collect scenes of your child, for example, on play
list of Disc Navigation function and create an
original movie: Then simply play back the play list
and dub it on VCR. It is also easy to make any
number of identical tapes.
●Create original DVDs on PC (P.152)
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.............................9
Read This First.................................................10
About This Manual ...........................................10
Introduction ......................................................11
Table of Contents.............................................13
Checking Provided Accessories.......................16
Names of Parts ................................................17
Try to Record and Play Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)..........................................21
Try to Record and Play Back using Card
(Photo)...........................................................23
Discs and Cards...............................................25
AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 25
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 26
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE
USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER:.................................... 26
HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 27
AVAILABLE CARDS............................................28
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card....................29
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) .........29
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC ....29
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD...30
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS...................... 30
Setups
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/
Recorder........................................................31
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER ..................................................... 31
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP......................32
ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 32
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 33
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 33
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 34
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR
SCREEN........................................................... 35
CLOSING LCD MONITOR .................................. 36
SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................ 37
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE
AND TIME......................................................... 38
Setting Up the Battery ......................................39
CHARGING BATTERY........................................39
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER.....................................40
REMOVING BATTERY........................................40
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR......42
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..........................42
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER......................43
Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 44
INSERTING DISC................................................44
REMOVING DISC................................................46
Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 47
Basic Techniques
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/
Recorder ....................................................... 48
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER ON AND OFF ..............................48
Recording Movie ............................................. 49
Recording Stills ............................................... 50
Compensating for Backlight ............................ 51
On-Screen Information.................................... 52
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
RECORDING ....................................................52
Zooming .......................................................... 56
MACRO RECORDING ........................................57
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER
WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......57
Playing Back.................................................... 58
PLAYING BACK ..................................................58
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR
CARD................................................................59
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .......................59
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW
PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................59
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ..............................60
PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................60
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........61
On-Screen Information Display ....................... 62
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
PLAYBACK.......................................................62
Checking Flow of Quick Mode......................... 63
Camera Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
MOVIE: .............................................................64
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (DISC): ................................................65
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (CARD):...............................................66
Disc Navigation Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH DVD-RAM DISC):..................................68
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH DVD-R DISC): .......................................69
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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST).................................... 128
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST).................................... 129
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 129
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 130
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU
FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 130
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ...131
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 132
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)..................... 132
Go To .............................................................133
TOP (END) ........................................................ 133
Disc or Card Management .............................134
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON
DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................134
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC)........................................... 134
INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD
(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 135
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD-RAM DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 136
FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC).... 137
Others ............................................................138
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS
INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 138
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 138
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF
STILLS)........................................................... 139
Connecting to PC
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN
CONNECTING TO PC.................................... 140
Contents on Provided CD-ROM.....................142
Installing Software..........................................144
DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN................. 144
INSTALLING USB DRIVER............................... 145
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER
(DVD-RAM DRIVER)...................................... 146
INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE ................... 148
INSTALLING MyDVD ........................................ 150
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM
Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/
Recorder......................................................152
Uninstalling Software .....................................154
UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER.......................... 154
DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS ................ 155
Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/
Recorder by Connecting It to PC.................156
Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories............. 157
CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................157
POWER SUPPLY ..............................................157
INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER.........157
Cleaning ........................................................ 158
Changing Setting of Demonstration .............. 159
Terminology................................................... 160
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation -
Check the Following: .................................. 163
Trouble Messages......................................... 165
Troubleshooting............................................. 172
System Reset................................................ 181
Major Specifications ...................................... 182
To Order in the United States........................ 184
To Order in the Canada................................. 184
Index.............................................................. 185
Be sure to read the following before opening
the package of CD-ROM ............................ 187
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Names of Parts
1 Infrared receiver (P. 34)
When the remote control is used to operate the
DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will
receive the infrared signal.
2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32)
3 Recording indicator (P. 103)
The red indicator will light during recording.
4 Stereo microphone (P. 76)
5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550A)
Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A)
(P. 56)
6 Lens hood (P. 57)
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wide-
conversion lens.
7 Zoom lever (P. 56)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to
the W side for wide-angle.
8 Accessory shoe
Only for DZ-MV580A:
The optional video flash, etc. can be attached
here. (See the instruction manual of device to be
attached for details.)
9 External microphone jack (P. 76)
10 AV input/output jack (P. 77, 83)
11 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)
(P. 35)
12 QUICK MODE switch (P. 63)
To switch the menu display on screen between
Advanced mode and Quick mode.
13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40)
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
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11 12
5 6 7 8
(Inside the cover)
(Bottom)
9 10
1 2 3 4
Although the external appearances of DZ-
MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the
method of operating both models is identical.
DZ-MV580A illustrations are used in this
manual.
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14 Viewfinder (P. 34)
15 Diopter control (P. 34)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50)
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video
camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is
executed) or the DVD video camera/recorder
is connected to PC.
17 DISC EJECT button (P. 44)
Press down and release this button to open the
disc guide.
18 Disc insertion block (P. 44)
19 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 50)
20 Card insertion block (P. 47)
21 Battery attachment platform (P. 40)
22 Record button (REC) (P. 49)
23 Power switch (P. 48, 49, 50)
24 LOCK switch (P. 50)
It is recommended that you set the LOCK
switch to (to the left) to prevent the power
switch in the “O VIDEO” position from
accidentally moving to “N PHOTO”.
25 Speaker (P. 58)
26 Hand strap (P. 31)
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23
18
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27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74)
To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to
full automatic.
28 FOCUS button (P. 71)
To switch between manual focus and auto-
focus.
29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
30 BLC (backlight compensation) button
(P. 51)
Press this button when subject is being lighted
from rear.
31 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 105)
32 SELECT button (P. 108)
33 MENU button (P. 37, 88, 111)
Press this button to display the menu for setting
camera functions and Disc Navigation.
34 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 62)
Press this button to display the details of image
being played back or camera setting status, or
switch the display off.
35 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons
(P. 58, 71, 73)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,
etc.
36 RESET button (P. 181)
To reset all settings to defaults (status when the
DVD video camera/recorder was shipped
from the factory)
37 PC connection terminal (TO PC)
38 Joystick (P. 37, 58, 87, 89)
Move the joystick to select a scene or menu
item, and then press the center (A) to play
back the scene, pause it, or designate an option
of the menu.
39 Stop/cancel button (P. 10, 58, 105)
To end playback or cancel setting of menu.
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3935 36 37 3834
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Try to Record and Play Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)
You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.
Before You Begin • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since
you can delete the recorded contents (P. 25).
1Connect a power supply (P. 43).
4
1
3
2
Power cable
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
2Insert a disc (P. 44).
1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and
release it.
2Gently open the cover until it stops.
3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into
the disc guide properly until it stops, and then
close the cover of disc insertion block.
DISC EJECT
DISC EJECT button
Disc cover
PUSH CLOSE
portion
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3Start recording (P. 49).
1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35).
2While holding the gray switch at the center of
power switch, set the switch to “O VIDEO” or
“N PHOTO”. (“O VIDEO” only for DVD-R
disc)
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start.
Pressing the REC button again will stop
recording (O VIDEO).
Pressing REC will enable you to record one
photo (N PHOTO).
Note:
•When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD video camera/recorder.
If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc
following the instructions on screen (P. 45, 135). Initializing the DVD-RAM disc will erase all the recorded
contents: Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc.
•See Check 1 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with “O VIDEO”.
•See Check 2 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with “N PHOTO”.
4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 35).
1After recording is finished, press the A
button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
2Press the C button to stop playback.
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3
Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on card.
1Connect a power supply (P. 43).
4
1
3
2
Power cable
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
2Insert a card (P. 47).
1Open the cover of card insertion block with
power turned off.
2Put in a card.
3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and
then close the cover of card insertion block.
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3Start recording (P. 50).
1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35).
2While holding the gray switch at the center of
power switch, set the switch to “PPHOTO”.
3Press the REC button.
Pressing REC once will record one photo.
Note:
See Check 2 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with “N PHOTO”.
4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 35).
1Press the A button in recording pause
status: The recorded scene will be played
back.
2Press the C button to stop playback.
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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 DVD players with the mark.
*2: Must be finalized (see “Terminology”, P. 160) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be played
back on DVD player or DVD video recorder (see page 137). May not be playable on some DVD players or DVD video
recorders.
*3: Cannot be played back on a DVD video recorder that does not conform to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc.
*4: There are DVD video recorders that are compatible with SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.
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. Do not insert a bare disc
removed from the holder into the DVD video
camera/recorder: It will not be removable.
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.
•The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following
DVD video camera/recorders:
- DZ-MV100A
- DZ-MV230A/200A
- DZ-MV270A
- Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square
type adapters.
•See page 26 for information on DVD-R disc.
Media
Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD memory card/
MultiMediaCard
Recording movie ∴ ∴ ×
Recording still ∴×∴
Deleting recorded image ∴×∴
Editing on this DVD video
camera/recorder ∴×∴
Playback on DVD player ×*1 ∴
*2 ×
Playback on DVD video
recorder ∴
*3 ∴
*2 ×*4
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 100 times.
●Finalizing 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 finalized on this
DVD video camera/recorder. For the finalizing
procedure of 8 cm DVD-R disc, refer to “Finalizing
DVD-R Disc (finalize disc)” (P. 137).
Note:
•When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary
to format it on this DVD video camera/recorder (see
page 45).
•Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable
device, such as a DVD video recorder: The recorded
data may be damaged.
•DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those
finalized 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 OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER:
Note:
Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so, message
“This disc cannot be used.” will appear. Also, blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 27), or normal playback will
not be possible.
•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
−Blue thumbnail
display* (Fig.1)
−Disc cannot correctly
be recognized
−Disc cannot be
initialized
−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 m at such a
portion and
automatically restart
recording (n).]
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 82 when cleaning the removed disc.
•See page 81 for how to handle disc removed from Round
DVD Holder.
•See page 81 for how to set the disc removed from Round
DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD
Holder.
Do not touch
Block noise
001/ 006Al l Pr og r a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
Fig. 1
*
001 / 002Al l P r o gr a
m
s
PLAY
RAM
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
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Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)
The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 96 for the setting of
video recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
*1:Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies
automatically between approx. 3-10 Mbps)
*2:Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3:Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
*4:Linear PCM recording (see “Terminology”, P. 160) (If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG audio player 2,
record in LPCM mode)
Note:
•Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the MPEG audio layer 2 format, which is the option standard of DVD
video standard.
•No movie can be recorded on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.
•Although the movie quality mode can be changed midway for recordings on DVD-RAM disc, it cannot be changed
on DVD-R disc once the mode has been decided.
•If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will get hot and the maximum
transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps.
•If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC
●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999
If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it, movies can also be recorded on it.
Recording quality Disc used Application
DVD-RAM DVD-R
XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording possible Very high quality
FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2 High quality
STD Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min *3 Standard quality
LPCM *4 No recording possible Approx. 30 min Audio quality prioritized
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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.
Caution:
Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by
holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the
viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video
camera/recorder will fall.
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ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
ATTACHING LENS CAP
1Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the
lens cap.
2Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the
attachment hole of DVD video camera/
recorder.
3Push 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.
Pass the shoulder strap through
the shoulder strap attachments.
Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
Shorter end
Longer end
Push and fit
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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 16 feet (5 m).
Note:
•When using the remote control, make sure that the
infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not
exposed to 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 receiver on DVD video 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 a Hitachi
VCR, etc. with remote control code set to “VCR2”, a VCR
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.
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER
1Pull out the viewfinder.
2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the
focus to suit your eyesight.
Note:
•If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6” on
page 164.
•If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the
viewfinder will be off.
•Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
10˚
10˚
15˚
15˚
Approx.
16 feet (5m)
Infrared receiver
Diopter control
Pull out the finder until a
click is heard.
Viewfinder
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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 the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD
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 month
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 month, tilt the joystick to
right to select the digit to be set. If you press the A
button after selecting the figure for the month, the
screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of
screen for setting day, 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 C button.
6After setting the current
date and time, press the
A 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
Abutton.
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 A to designate.
Ca
m
e r a F u n c t i on s S e t u p
P r o g r a
m
AE : A u t o
W
h i t e B a l . : A u t o
D i g . Z
o o m
: 4 0 x
M
I C . F i l t e r :
O
f f
1 6 : 9
:
O
f f
E I S :
O
n
ENTER RETURN
RAM
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
Da t e M o d e
Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 4
ENTER RETURN
12: 00AM
RAM
Da t e M o d e
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 4
12: 00AM
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
8 : 00AM
Da t e M o d e
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
Da t e Se t u p
ENTER RAM
9 /3 0 / 2 00 4 8 : 0 0 A
M
Da t e s e t u p?
YES NO
Da t e Se t
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CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME
You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/
day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows:
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 Abuttom.
The options will appear
on the right of “Date Mode”: The Z mark will be
attached to the currently selected option.
3Use the joystick to select
the desired date display
format, and then press
the Abutton.
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 52).
Date display format Example of display
M/D/Y 5:00PM
9/30/2004
D/M/Y 17:00
30/9/2004
Y/M/D PM5:00
2004/9/30
RAM
M / D / Y
Y / M / D
Da t e Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t D/M / Y
Da t e Se t up RAM
Da t e Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t
D / M / Y
Da t e Se t up
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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 (optional) 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 50 - 86°F (10-30°C).
•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 not light, the
AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.
•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 local electronics distributor.
CHARGING BATTERY
Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge
the battery.
1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2Plug the power cable 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.
AC 200-240V
AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)
Power cable
POWER and
CHARGE indicators
AC adapter/charger
Battery
CHARGE indicator
POWER
indicator
DC output terminal
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●Battery charged status
You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger:
Note:
See “Troubleshooting” on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.
●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C):
Approx. 165 minutes
The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.
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, and hold it.
2Slide the battery downward to remove it.
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 the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and
the battery will discharge.
Charge status CHARGE indicator
During charge Lit
Charge complete Goes out
Terminal
must
face up.
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●Continuously recordable time with
fully charged battery (with no zoom
operation, etc.)
See the following table as a reference for how long
the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously
be used with a fully charged battery:
For DZ-MV550A
For DZ-MV580A
*1 The XTRA mode can be set only when a DVD-RAM
disc is used. The time is only for reference: It will vary
depending on recording contents.
*2 LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is used.
The reference for how long the DVD video
camera/recorder can actually be used will
be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:
The continuously recordable time of DVD video
camera/recorder in the left 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 actually recordable
time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2
and 1/3 of the above time, and prepare enough
batteries to allow for the time you are planning to
record on the DVD video camera/recorder.
The continuously recordable time may be less
depending on the conditions when the DVD video
camera/recorder is used (if recording and
recording pause are repeated at short intervals,
etc.).
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold
places.
●The time taken for charging the
battery is 165 minutes at 77ºF
(25ºC).
Note:
•See page 172 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.
•A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is
connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:
Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.
•Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50°F to 86°F
(10°C to 30°C): Charging at temperatures other than this
range could damage the battery.
Video
quality
mode
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
XTRA*1 When using
viewfinder approx. 140 min −
When using
LCD monitor approx. 120 min −
FINE When using
viewfinder approx. 140 min approx. 135 min
When using
LCD monitor approx. 120 min approx. 115 min
STD When using
viewfinder approx. 165 min approx. 160 min
When using
LCD monitor approx. 135 min approx. 130 min
LPCM*2 When using
viewfinder −approx. 135 min
When using
LCD monitor −approx. 115 min
Video
quality
mode DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
XTRA*1 When using
viewfinder approx. 130 min −
When using
LCD monitor approx. 110 min −
FINE When using
viewfinder approx. 130 min approx. 125 min
When using
LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 105 min
STD When using
viewfinder approx. 150 min approx. 145 min
When using
LCD monitor approx. 125 min approx. 120 min
LPCM*2 When using
viewfinder −approx. 125 min
When using
LCD monitor −approx. 105 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 “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” 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 140°F (60°C): Neglecting this could damage
the battery. Also, do not store the battery in a place
which is too cold, such as in a refrigerator: Doing
so could cause condensation when using the DVD
video camera/recorder with 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 102.
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 power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2Plug the power cable 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.
Power cable
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
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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 the same
direction as the lens, as shown in figure.
•The recording/playback side must face the inside
(DVD video camera/recorder).
4Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on
the cover of disc insertion block, to close the
cover.
5Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on
(O VIDEO or N 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 “SID E A” i s op posi te 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 a charged
battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD
video camera/recorder.
•If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be
inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC
adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder.
•See page 82 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.
•If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to
“Check 4” on page 163.
•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 cover will 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. Remove the disc and reinsert it
with its recording/playback side facing the inside. See
“Trouble Messages” on page 165.
•When using double-sided disc
Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided
disc. However, when recording or playback on one side
is finished, recording or playback will not move
automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once
from the DVD video camera/recorder, turn over the disc
in Round DVD Holder and insert it again for continued
use.
●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 A 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 A button.
The disc will be
automatically formatted.
When formatting is
complete, “DVD-R disc,
Video mode cannot be
changed” will appear (see
page 169): Press the A
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 96 for movie quality mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messages are being displayed,
press the C button, or when message “Format the
disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then press
the A 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 initialize 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
Howe ve r , whe n you r e c o r d
f r om PC c on n e c t i o n
t e r m i n a l ,
p l e a s e d o n o t f or ma t.
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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:
•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 remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/
charger during removal of the disc or until power is
completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not
open. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC
adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button
once, and then release it.
•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 (see “Terminology”,
P. 160)). Also, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in laser
pickup: Doing so could damage your eyesight.
DISC EJECT
When grasping the
holder, avoid the disc
exposed portion.
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Inserting and Removing Card
1Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.
2Open the cover of card
insertion block.
3Inserting Card:
Insert card with its
terminal inward until it
locks.
Removing Card:
Push the center of card
edge.
The card will come out
so that it can be held by
fingers.
4Close 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 gray button at the center
of power switch, set the switch according to each
recording function:
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “O
VIDEO” or “N PHOTO” when using disc, or set it
to “P PHOTO” when using card.
Turn the switch while holding down the gray
button at the center of switch.
Note:
•Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to let
it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play
back by turning the DVD video camera/recorder on
again (DVD-RAM). However, if you remove the disc,
replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on,
it will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder
to start because it must recognize the disc again (see
page 163).
•Once you have recorded on DVD-R disc and the disc is
left in DVD video camera/recorder, you can immediately
start recording when turning the DVD video camera/
recorder on next time (DVD-R disc).
•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 recognizing the disc or card:
During this time, no operation, such as recording, can be
performed.
After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go
out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will
be possible.
If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check
4” on page 163.
•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 165 and take corrective action.
•While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD
monitor.
Set to “N PHOTO”:
To record still on DVD-
RAM disc
Set to “O VIDEO”:
To record movie on DVD
-
RAM or DVD-R disc
Set to “OFF”:
The DVD video camera/
recorder will turn off.
Set to “P PHOTO”:
To record still on SD
memory card or
MultiMediaCard
Power switch
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD ACCESS
indicator
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Recording Movie
1Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.
Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” to turn the
DVD video camera/recorder on.
After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:
2Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or
LCD).
If using the viewfinder, pull it out.
3Press the REC button.
The “m” mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen will change to the “n” 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 “Check 1” on page 163 when recording movie is not
possible.
•See “Check 4” on page 163 if it takes some time before
recording is possible.
•See “Check 5” on page 164 if the DVD video camera/
recorder does not operate.
•See page 52 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 disappears.
•Do not turn power off while message “DISC ACCESS” is
being displayed.
•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 103 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
•For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 90.
•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
- It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to
(to the left) to prevent the power switch in the “O
VIDEO” position from accidentally moving to“ N
PHOTO”.
Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/
recorder.
Power switch
Pressing REC
once will start
recording;
pressing it
once again will
temporarily
stop recording.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
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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 “N PHOTO”.
When using card:
Set the power switch to “P 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
center of screen (when auto focus is selected).
The screen will be black, and then the recorded
still will be displayed. When the “m” 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.
Turn power off only after message “DISC
ACCESS” disappears.
Note:
•See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 30 for
details of photos on card.
•See “Check 2” on page 163 if recording photos is not
possible.
•Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause
blur in recorded image.
•When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for
recording, grasp it securely with both hands.
•When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is
recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/
recorder on a tripod.
•Do not operate the power switch or remove the card
while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data
on card.
•With DZ-MV580A, the range of screen in which
recording is possible will be different for movie and still.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
Power switch
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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
See the next page for details.
1 0
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0:00:00
FINE
REC
DISC ACCESS
REM
L IN
FULL AUTO
The above screen is an example for explanation:
It is different from the actual display.
e2. Program AE
k3. White balance
n4. EIS
o5. Manual Focus
m6. Backlight compensation
1. Recording mode
13. Zoom
Exposure correction
FULL AUTO indicator
Warning message
14. Disc/Card type
15. Movie
Recording quality
p7. Microphone filter
8. 16:9 mode
9. Video flash
10. Self-timer
11. External Input
12. Recording status
Movie recording
time
16. Remaining space
on disc/card
17. Remaining
battery level
18. Brightness/Color
density of LCD
screen or Volume
Current date/time
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1. Recording mode (P. 49, 50, 98)
G: Movie
N: Still
BDC: External input still (field)
BEC: External input still (frame)
2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode)
(P.90)
No display: Auto
b : Sports
c : Portrait
d: Spotlight
e: Sand & Snow
f: Low Light
3. White balance (P.91)
No display: Auto
h: Set
i: Outdoor
j: Indoor1
k : Indoor2
4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)* 1 (P.93)
No display: EIS OFF
n: EIS ON
5. Manual focus (P.71)
No display: Autofocus
o: (display in English or German):
Manual focus
: (display in French or Italian):
Manual focus
: (display in Spanish): Manual focus
6. Backlight compensation (P.51)
No display: Backlight compensation OFF
m: Backlight compensation ON
7. Microphone filter (only in movie recording
mode) (P.93)
No display: Microphone filter OFF
p: Microphone filter ON
8. 16:9 mode*
2
(P.94)
No display: 16:9 mode OFF
:16:9 mode ON
9. Video flash *3 [when Video Flash (sold
separately) is attached] (only in still recording
mode) (P.75)
No display: Emits light automatically
: Always emits light
: No light emission
10.Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (P.99)
No display: Self-timer OFF
q: Self-timer ON (count is from 10
seconds)
11.External Input (P.98)
L IN : AV input
S IN*3 : S-VIDEO input
12.Recording status
n: During recording
m: During recording pause
No display *4
13.Zoom (P.56)
W
(Digital Zoom: Off)
X
(Digital Zoom: 40×)
Y
(Digital Zoom: 500× (DZ-MV550A),
240× (DZ-MV580A), only in movie
recording mode)
14.Disc/Card type
I: DVD-RAM
K: DVD-R
J: DVD-RAM (write-protected)
M: DVD-R disc already finalized on this
DVD video camera/recorder
N: DVD-R disc finalized on a device
other than this DVD video camera/
recorder
O: SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard
P: Locked SD memory card
No display *5
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15.Movie recording quality
(only when using disc) (P.96)
XTRA : Best quality (only when using DVD-
RAM disc)
LPCM : Best audio quality (only when using
DVD-R disc)
FINE : High quality
STD : Standard quality
Still recording quality
(only when using card) (P.97)
FINE : High quality
NORM : Standard quality
ECO : Number of recordable stills is
prioritized
16.Remaining space on disc/card
*6
REM XX MIN*7 : Remaining recordable
minutes during movie
recording
REM XX*8 : Number of remaining
recordable still images during
still recording
17.Remaining battery level (P.42)
w(full charge)
x
y
z(low remaining charge)
18.Brightness/Color density of LCD screen or
Volume (P. 58, 101)
:
The volume can be adjusted during external
input and playback.
*1 EIS cannot be used when recording stills on DZ-MV580A.
*2 Not displayed on DZ-MV550A. Displayed on DZ-MV580A only when a DVD-RAM disc is used in the movie
recording mode.
*3 Not displayed on DZ-MV550A.
*4 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected
disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.
*5 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted
*6 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-R disc.
*7 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.
*8 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the
recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).
●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
52) and recording status (see 12 on page 52) 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 62).
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●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.
No warning/message (see page 52) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same
direction as the lens.
Instead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of DVD
video camera/recorder.
When the LCD monitor is turned 180° from the position with the LCD screen facing the same direction
as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.
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.
Screen
display
symbol
Description
Q• A write-protected disc is loaded.
• A locked card is loaded.
• An unusable card is loaded.
N• An attempt to record a still is being made with a
DVD-R disc used.
• An unusable disc is loaded.
k• The remaining capacity on disc is approaching 0.
l
• The remaining capacity on disc or card is
approaching 0.
• There is no remaining capacity on disc or card.
• An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is
being made.
Operating status/
warning message
Battery remaining
level
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Zooming
If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T”
control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified,
the digital zoom will be activated midway (when
optical 18-power is exceeded on DZ-MV550A or
optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-MV580A).
You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-MV550A;
up to 240-power on DZ-MV580A.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Dig. Zoom” on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
2Choose the desired
magnification, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the digital
zoom bar.
* 500x will appear on DZ-MV550A; 240x will
appear on DZ-MV580A.
Note:
•The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even
if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•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 “500x” (on DZ-MV550A) or
“240x” (on DZ-MV580A): Pressing the button during still
recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”.
•If you set zoom to 500× (DZ-MV550A), 240× (DZ-
MV580A) 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.
W: recording wide area
(wide-angle)
T: recording enlarged
image (telephoto)
P r og r a
m
AE
W
h i t e B a l .
D i g . Z
o om
E I S
40x
240x
ENTER RETURN
RAM
O f f
M I C . F i l t e r
Ca
m
e r a F u n c t i on s S e t u p
*
8 : 0 0 A M
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
TW
W
W
T
T
When Dig. Zoom is "Off"
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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MACRO RECORDING
Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject
as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.
1Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the
subject, and press down 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 tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with a filter diameter of 37 mm and thread pitch of 0.75
mm, to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect.
1Remove the lens hood from DVD video
camera/recorder. 2Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw
the lens into the filter thread of DVD video
camera/recorder until it stops.
• Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1): For stronger telephoto effect
• Wide-conversion lens (DZ-WL1): For stronger wide-angle effect
Note:
•Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.
•With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range at
“T” (telephoto) control side is between approx. 5 m and
infinite.
•When a conversion lens is attached, note that if you
zoom in on a subject, vignetting will slightly occur on the
“W” (wide-angle) control side (the four corners of screen
will be dim).
•When replacing the lens, take care not to drop the DVD
video camera/recorder.
(Attach)
Conversion lensLens hood
(Remove)
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Playing Back
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PLAYING BACK
1Press A button in the recording pause status.
The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
playback mode, and the scene you have
recorded last will be played back. (For “scene”,
see P. 105 and “Terminology”, P. 160.)
When playback is finished, the DVD video
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 C button.
Playback will stop, and recording pause status
will be restored.
Note:
•If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie,
playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust
the sound volume using the volume control buttons ( S,
R).
•To temporarily stop playback, press the A button.
Press the A button again to restart playback.
•Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start
recording again, the new image will be recorded after the
last scene on disc or card (the previous images will not
be overwritten).
•Image data edited on PC or certain types of image data
may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder.
•Image data recorded on another camcorder may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
•Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it
may take some time for the playback image to appear.
•Do not operate the power switch or remove the card
while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data
on card.
Before You Begin • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (P. 49,
50).
• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (P. 48).
Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then
press A to designate.
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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to
locate the start of desired scene.
Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the
scene following the one being
played back, and start
playback.
Tilt up once : To return to the first image of
the scene being played back,
and start playback.
Hold down : 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.
Hold up : 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 “Check 3” on page 163 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 down once : To display stills one by one
forward
Tilt up 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. 139).
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 A
button.
Top :To go to the start, and enter playback
pause.
End : To go to the end of last scene, and enter
playback pause.
Specify :To go 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 A button.
The screen for specifying the point to go to will
appear.
2Use the joystick to select the desired time of
chosen point.
Tilt up : To select the start.
Tilt down : To select the end.
Tilt to left or right :
·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 A button to enter the selection.
The DVD video camera/recorder will go to the
specified point and enter the playback pause
status.
Pressing A again will start playback.
To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the
C button before going to the specified point.
Note:
•If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc Navigation
function or SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to
the beginning of selected scenes (P. 133).
•When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time”
display.
•With card, the number of stills will appear at the “TOP”,
“CURRENT”, “END” and “GO TO” indicators.
•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: 0 0: 00 0: 2 4: 240 : 03 : 26
0 : 03 : 26
TOP ENDCURRENT
Position of currently
played back image
Total recording time of
all selected scenes
Cursor
Cursor position
Go t o
TOP END ENTER CANCEL
TOP
GO TO
ENDCURRENT
0 : 0 0 : 00
0: 0 0: 00 0: 2 4: 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 O N N (VIDEO) or (PHOTO); Only (PHOTO)
with card.
*2 67 48 1 Program or 235 Play List
*3 Number of program or play list being played
back (not displayed when all programs are being
played back)
*4 Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 53.
*5Y:Will appear when each function is specified
“On”
*6 a:Standard playback
b:Playback pause
c:Forward search playback
d:Reverse search playback
e:Forward skip playback
f:Reverse skip playback
g:Forward frame advance
h:Reverse frame back
Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 58
for how to operate.
The “j” mark will appear on the first image on
disc.
The “i” 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 105 and later for
explanation on program 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
Program No. or Play List No.*3
Program 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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Checking Flow of Quick Mode
The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:
• Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers
• Advanced mode: To display all menu items for experts (P.87)
Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while the camera image is being displayed on the
LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear.
Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick mode, and the explanation of the function
on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (No explanation on
function will appear in the Advanced mode.).
Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See page 89 for how to set the menu.
No menu appears during recording.
1 2Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON. Press the MENU button.
<How to interpret the menu screen>
Camera Functions
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e
S e l e c t t h e
m
o v i e q u a l i t y .
ENT E R RE T URN RA
M
V I DEO
M
ode F I N E
Display of selected
setup item
Selection of setup items
T: Record Functions
Setup
U: Date Setup
W: Initial Setup
Functions settable
Display of disc or card
being used (P. 52)
Options settable
Guide display
Explanation on function
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE:
The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page.
●Record Functions Setup
●Date Setup
●Initial Setup
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e : CA
M
ER A
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
V I DE O
M
o d e : F I NE R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e
S e l e c t t h e
m
o v i e q u a l i t y .
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
V I DE O
M
ode F I NE Re c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e F I NE
S T D
F i n e I
m
a g e Qu a l i t y.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
V I DE O
M
ode X T R A
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e C A
M
ER A
S e l e c t t h e r e c e i v i n g i
m
a g e.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
V I DE O
M
ode
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e C A
M
ER A
L I NE
S L I N E
U s u a l l y s e l e c t t h i s o p t i o n .
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
V I DE O
M
ode
(
P. 96
)
(P. 98)
* Displayed on DZ-MV580A
only.
*
D a t e S e t u p
D a t e S e t
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
D a t e S e t u p
D a t e S e t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
8 : 0 0 A
M
S e t t h e c u r r e n t d a t e a n d
t i
m
e.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
(P. 37)
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p : O n
L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h
D e
m
o
M
o d e : A u t o
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p O n
L a n g u a g e
D e
m
o
M
ode
S e l e c t t h e o p e r a t i n g s o u n d
O n / O f f
.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p O n
L a n g u a g e O f f
D e
m
o
M
ode
B e e p i s h e a r d.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p
L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h
D e
m
o
M
ode
C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p F r a n ç a i s
L a n g u a g e E s p a ñ o l
D e
m
o
M
ode D e u t s c h
Change the l angu I t a l i a n o
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
E n g l i s h
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p
L a n g u a g e
D e
m
o
M
ode A u t o
S e l e c t d e
m
o n s t r a t i o n
m
ode
s e t t i n g.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p A u t o
L a n g u a g e O f f
D e
m
o
M
ode S t a r t
S t a r t d e
m
o n s t r a t i o n a f t e r
a p p r o x. 3
m
i n u t e s .
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
(P. 102)
(P. 103)
(P. 159)
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC):
The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page.
●Record Functions Setup
●Date Setup
●Initial Setup
Note:
No photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc.
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
S e l f T i
m
e r : O f f
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n p u t S o u r c e : C A
M
ER A
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
S e l f T i
m
e r
S e l e c t t h e r e c e i v i n g i
m
a g e.
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n p u t S o u r c e CA
M
ER A
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
S e l f T i
m
e r L I NE
S L I N E
U s u a l l y s e l e c t t h i s o p t i o n.
EN T E R R E T UR N RA
M
I n p u t S o u r c e CA
M
ER A
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
S e l f T i
m
e r O f f
S e l e c t t h e s e l f t i
m
e r .
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n p u t S o u r c e
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
S e l f T i
m
e r O n
O f f
C a n c e l t h e s e l f t i
m
e r
r e c o r d i n g.
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n p u t S o u r c e
(P. 98)
(P. 99)
D a t e S e t u p
D a t e S e t
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
D a t e S e t u p
D a t e S e t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
8 : 0 0 A
M
S e t t h e c u r r e n t d a t e a n d
t i
m
e.
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
(P. 37)
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p : O n
L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h
D e
m
o
M
o d e : A u t o
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p O n
L a n g u a g e
D e
m
o
M
ode
S e l e c t t h e o p e r a t i n g s o u n d
O n / O f f .
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p O n
L a n g u a g e O f f
D e
m
o
M
ode
B e e p i s h e a r d .
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p
L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h
D e
m
o
M
ode
C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y .
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p F r a n ç a i s
L a n g u a g e E s p a ñ o l
D e
m
o
M
ode D e u t s c h
Change the l angu I t a l i a n o
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
E n g l i s h
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p
L a n g u a g e
D e
m
o
M
ode A u t o
S e l e c t d e
m
o n s t r a t i o n
m
ode
s e t t i n g.
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p A u t o
L a n g u a g e O f f
D e
m
o
M
ode S t a r t
S t a r t d e
m
o n s t r a t i o n a f t e r
a p p r o x . 3
m
i n u t e s .
EN T ER RE T URN RA
M
(P. 102)
(P. 103)
(P. 159)
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference
page.
●Record Functions Setup
●Date Setup
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e : C A
M
ERA
S e l f T i
m
e r : O f f
E NT E R R E TU RN
Q u a l i t y : F I N E
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e
S e l f T i
m
e r
S e l e c t t h e p h o t o q u a l i t y .
E NT E R R E TU RN
Q u a l i t y F I N E
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e NOR
M
S e l f T i
m
e r ECO
F i n e I
m
a g e Qu a l i t y .
EN T ER R E T UR N
Q u a l i t y F I N E
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e CA
M
ER A
S e l f T i
m
e r L I NE
S L I N E
U s u a l l y s e l e c t t h i s o p t i o n .
EN T ER R E T UR N
Q u a l i t y
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e
S e l f T i
m
e r O f f
S e l e c t t h e s e l f t i
m
e r .
EN T ER R E T UR N
Q u a l i t y
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e
S e l f T i
m
e r O n
O f f
EN T ER R E T UR N
Q u a l i t y
C a n c e l t h e s e l f t i
m
e r
r e c o r d i n g .
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
I n p u t S o u r c e C A
M
ER A
S e l f T i
m
e r
S e l e c t t h e r e c e i v i n g i
m
a g e.
EN T ER R E T UR N
Q u a l i t y
(P. 97)
(P. 98)
(P. 99)
D a t e S e t u p
D a t e S e t
EN T ER R E T UR N
D a t e S e t u p
D a t e S e t 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
8 : 0 0 A
M
S e t t h e c u r r e n t d a t e a n d
t i
m
e.
EN T ER R E T UR N
(P. 37)
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●Initial Setup
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p : O n
L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h
D e
m
o
M
o d e : A u t o
EN T ER R ET URN
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p O n O n
L a n g u a g e
D e
m
o
M
ode
S e l e c t t h e o p e r a t i n g s o u n d
O n / O f f
.
EN T ER R ET URN
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p O n
L a n g u a g e O f f
D e
m
o
M
ode
B e e p i s h e a r d .
EN T ER R ET URN
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p
L a n g u a g e E n g l i s h
D e
m
o
M
ode
C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y .
EN T ER R ET URN
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p F r a n ç a i s
L a n g u a g e E s p a ñ o l
D e
m
o
M
ode D e u t s c h
C h a n g e t h e l a n g u I t a l i a n o
EN T ER R ET URN
E n g l i s h
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p
L a n g u a g e
D e
m
o
M
ode A u t o
S e l e c t d e
m
o n s t r a t i o n
m
ode
s e t t i n g.
EN T ER R ET URN
E n g l i s h
I n i t i a l S e t u p
B e e p A u t o
L a n g u a g e O f f
D e
m
o
M
ode S t a r t
S t a r t d e
m
o n s t r a t i o n a f t e r
a p p r o x . 3
m
i n u t e s .
EN T ER RE T URN
E n g l i s h
(P. 102)
(P. 103)
(P. 159)
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Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while Disc Navigation screen is being displayed
on the LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear.
Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick mode, and the explanation of the function
on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except during recording).
1Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3Select a scene, and then press the MENU
button.
1
FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-RAM DISC):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference
page.
●Scene
Disc Navigation Functions
ETC
S c e n e
E d i t
C o p y
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
D e l e t e
ETC
S c e n e
E d i t
C o p y
D e l e t e s e l e c t e d s c e n e .
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
D e l e t e
ETC
S c e n e
E d i t F a d e
C o p y
E d i t s c e n e s .
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
D e l e t e
ETC
S c e n e
E d i t F a d e
C o p y
A d d f a d i n g t o t h e b e g i n n i n g
a n d / o r e n d o f s c e n e.
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
D e l e t e
ETC
S c e n e
E d i t
C o p y
C o p y t h e s e l e c t e d p h o t o
t o c a r d .
EN T ER RE T UR N RA
M
D e l e t e
(P. 111)
(P. 118)
(P. 115)
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3
FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference
page.
S c e n e
EN T ER R ET URN
D e l e t e
S c e n e
D e l e t e s e l e c t e d p h o t o.
EN T ER RE T UR N
D e l e t e
C a r d
C a p a c i t y
EN T E R RE T URN
C a r d
C a p a c i t y
S h o w r e
m
a i n i n g f r e e s p a c e
o n c a r d.
EN T E R RE T UR N
S l i d e S h o w
A l l
EN T E R RE T URN
S l i d e S h o w
A l l
S l i d e p l a y a l l s c e n e s.
EN T E R RE T UR N
(P. 111)
(P. 134)
(P. 139)
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also
manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING
Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus), but you can
also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
•On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity
•On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (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 S R 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 you bring the subject into focus at 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 S and
Rbuttons
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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure)
The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually
adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.
1Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
The exposure indicator will appear on the
screen.
2Use the S R 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.
Exposure indicator Adjust with S and R buttons
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Using Full Auto Function
Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.
1Press the FULL AUTO button.
“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen
of DVD video camera/recorder for several
seconds.
The following settings will reset to defaults:
Function When setting
full auto
Reference
page
Backlight
compensation
Off 51
Focus Auto 71
Exposure Auto 73
Program AE Auto 90
White balance Auto 91
EIS On 93
MIC.Filter Off 93
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Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A)
See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 157.
When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject
is lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the
optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*(P. 157): Refer to
the instruction manual of Video Flash for use.
* Unusable on DZ-MV550A.
Note:
•However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even
if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you
light a subject when recording in a dark place.
•“ ( ” will blink while the video flash is being charged.
•While “ ( ” is flashing, the video flash will not emit light,
though the DVD camera/recorder is recording.
•Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the
human eye. Emitting light from Video Flash near human
eye could damage the subject’s eyesight. Especially
when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD
video camera/recorder at least 1 m away.
•Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver in
vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing an
accident.
•Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is
flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fire or
explosion.
Setting of
Video Flash
On-screen
information
Manner of
emitting light
AUTO No display Automatically
emits light in dark
place or in a place
lit from rear.
ON Always emits light
regardless of
brightness
OFF No light emission
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Viewing on TV Screen
CONNECTING TO A TV
Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as
follows:
Note:
•Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.
•Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is
turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling (see
“Terminology”, P. 160) from the TV speakers.
•Insert the AV/S input/output cable plugs into jacks
straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the
jacks.
A/V
MIC
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/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
Ye l l o wWhite
White
Ye l lo w
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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
1Turn the TV on and set the input selector to
“VCR” whichever applicable Video input.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to
switch the TV input.
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
TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the
remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is
near the 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 100, 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 TV with 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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PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC
1Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc.
You need to finalize a disc to play it back on
DVD player: See page 137.
No further data can be recorded on finalized
disc.
Note:
Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize the
DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/
recorder.
2Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
See “Removing and Replacing from/in Round
DVD Holder” on page 81.
3Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it
back.
See the instruction manual for DVD player.
Note:
•Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized
into a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data
may be damaged.
•See “Terminology” , P. 29, 160 for liner PCM recording.
•DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder or other 8 cm DVD-R discs can be played back
on other DVD players or other devices conforming to 8
cm DVD-R, 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 video recorder, or drive for PC, etc. which
conforms to 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.
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 center hole to remove
it.
1
1
2
2
SIDE A mark
Release
levers
Do not open
more than 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.
12
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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Recording (Dubbing) Images
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE
You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other
video device as follows:
1Set the input source on
the DVD video camera/
recorder to “LINE (L
IN)”.
Switch the input
referring to “Input
Source” on page 98.
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal.
(Only for DZ-MV580A)
2Turn on the connected device, and start
playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of this DVD video camera/
recorder.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
The operation of this line-input recording is the
same as for recording movie.
Before You Begin
• Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be
sure to turn both devices off.
• Insert a recordable disc or card* in this DVD video camera/recorder (see P. 25,
28).
* Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
A/V
MIC
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output cable
(provided)
To video/
audio output
jacks
Red
Yellow
White
To S-VIDEO
output jack of
VCR, etc.*
* If you are using DZ-MV580A and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack,
you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.
Signal flow
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
L IN
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Note:
•If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder
connected to another device, always power the camera/
recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger.
•If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote
control provided with the DVD video camera/recorder.
When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change
the remote control code of the VCR to other than
“VCR2”.
•With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to
record clearer images.
•The DZ-MV550A cannot record S-VIDEO input.
•Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from
the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise
to enter the recorded image.
•The recorded contents can be played back in the same
manner as when playing back camera images recorded
on this DVD video camera/recorder.
•Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)” on page 98 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 50 for how to record still images.
•The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA”
whenever DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-
guard signal to protect the copyright, except for images
recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment.
“COPY PROTECTED” appears in these images: They
cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Typical copyright protected images include those of
DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of
digital satellite broadcasts, etc.
•If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD video
camera/recorder is present - even in images recorded
on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-
guard signal - the input image may not be recorded
normally.
•If the input signal is interrupted by switching the channel
on TV or switching the signal using video selector (see
“Terminology”, P. 160), normal recording cannot be
performed.
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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS
You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card* in DVD video camera/recorder.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other
video camera.
* Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
*1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD video camera/recorder can be directly connected to some
video cameras.
*2: If the video camera to be connected has an S video output jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/
recorder (DZ-MV580A only).
1Set the input source on
the DVD video camera/
recorder to “LINE (L
IN)”.
Switch the input
referring to “Input
Source” on page 98.
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal.
(Only for DZ-MV580A)
2Turn on the connected device, and start
playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of this DVD video camera/
recorder.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
The operation of this line-input recording is the
same as for recording movie.
Note:
•With DZ-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to
record clearer images.
•Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from
the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise
to enter the recorded image.
•Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)” on page 98 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 50 for how to record still images.
A/V
MIC
To S-VIDEO output jack of
video camera, etc.
DVD video camera, 8mm
video camera, VHS video
camera, etc.
3 relay adapters
(generally available)
Signal flow
To AV input/
output jack
AV/S input/output cable (provided)
*1
*2
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
L IN
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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES
You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another
video device as shown in the following figure:
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select a scene to be played back.
3Press the playback (A) button on this DVD
video camera/recorder and the record button
on connected device: The DVD video camera/
recorder will start playback and the recorded
device will record (dub) it.
Note:
•Using an S-video jack will deliver clearer images.
•Audio is heard from the speaker: If the volume is too
high, noise may enter the dubbed image.
•It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to
create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed
among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder (P.126).
•Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD
video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent
battery power from shutting off during recording on
another video device.
•If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control
provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may
operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from the DVD
video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the
remote control code of VCR to a position other than
“VCR2”.
A/V
MIC
Signal flow
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output
cable (provided)
To video/
audio input
jacks
Red
To S-VIDEO
input jack of
VCR, etc.*
* If the video device to be connected has an S video input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/
recorder.
Yellow
White
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Advanced Techniques
This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/
recorder.
Checking Flow of Normal Display Mode
The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:
• Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (P.63)
• Advanced mode: To display all menu items for experts
Press the MENU button while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, with the QUICK
MODE switch set to OFF: The menu of Advanced mode will appear.
Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See page 88 for the setting method.
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 is inserted.
No menu appears during recording.
<Menu screen for setting>
Camera Functions
Spo r t s
Po r t r a i t
Spo t l i gh t
Sa n d&S no w
L o w L i gh t
Auto
RAM
P r og r a
m
AE
W
h i t e Ba l .
D i g . Z o o
m
M IC . F i l t e r
1 6 : 9
E I S
ENTER RETURN
Cam e r a F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
Display of selected
setup item
Selection of setup items
S: Camera
Functions Setup
T: Record Functions
Setup
U: Date Setup
V: LCD Setup
W: Initial Setup
Functions settable
Display of disc or card
being used (P. 52)
Options settable
Guide display
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●Flow of Normal Display Mode
Refer to page indicated for details of each function.
Camera Functions Setup
Program AE (P. 90)
White balance (P. 91)
EIS*1 (P. 93)
Digital zoom (P. 56)
Microphone filter *2 (P. 93)
16:9*3 (P. 94)
*1: Displayed on DZ-MV580A only in “ O VIDEO”
status.
*2: Displayed only in “ O VIDEO” status.
*3: Not displayed on DZ-MV550A. Displayed on DZ-
MV580A only for movies using DVD-RAM disc.
Recording Functions Setup
Movie quality *4 (P. 96)
Input selection (P. 98)
External still input *5 (P. 98)
Self-timer *6 (P. 99)
On-screen information display output *7 (P. 100)
*4 Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ N PHOTO”
status. The quality mode is displayed in “ P
PHOTO” status. (P.97)
*5: Displayed in “ N P PHOTO” or “ PHOTO” status
using DVD-RAM disc, and input selection is set to
external signal or S external signal.
*6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ N PHOTO”
status, or “ P PHOTO” status.
*7: Displayed only when input selection is set to
camera.
Date Setup
Display format (P. 38)
Date setting (P. 37)
LCD Setup
Brightness (P. 101)
Color density (P. 101)
Initial Setup
Beep (P. 102)
Power save (P. 102)
Recording LED (P. 103)
Language selection (P. 103)
Demo mode (P. 159)
Reset (P. 104)
On
A u t o
RAM
P r o g r a
m
AE :
W
h i t e Ba l . :
D i g . Zo om :
M IC . F i l t e r :
1 6 : 9 :
E I S :
ENTER RETURN
40x
O f f
O f f
A u t o
Ca
m
e r a F u n c t i o n s Se t u p
RAM
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
I np u t S o u r c e : CAMERA
OSD Ou t pu t : On
ENTER RETURN
Re c o r d F u n c t i o n s Se t u p
RAM
Da t e S e t
Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y
ENTER RETURN
D a t e S e t u p
RAM
Co l o r L e v e l
B r i gh t n e s s
ENTER RETURN
L CD S e t u p
RAM
De
m
o Mod e : A u t o
R e s e t
L a ng u ag e : En g l i s h
ENTER RETURN
B e e p : O n
Po
w
e r Sa v e : O f f
Re c o r d LED : On
I n i t i a l Se t up
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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.
•With DZ-MV580A, if the MENU button is pressed with a still image displayed, the size of image will change. Pressing
the MENU or C button will restore the original screen.
On
A u t o
RAM
P r o g r a
m
AE :
W
h i t e Ba l . :
D i g . Zo om :
M I C . F i l t e r :
1 6 : 9 :
E I S :
ENTER RETURN
40x
O f f
O f f
A u t o
Ca
m
e r a F u n c t i o n s S e t up
RAM
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
I n pu t S o u r c e : CAMERA
OSD Ou t pu t : On
ENTER RETURN
Re c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
Sp o r t s
Po r t r a i t
Spo t l i gh t
Sa nd &Sn ow
L o w L i g h t
Auto
RAM
P r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e Ba l .
D i g . Zo om
M I C . F i l t e r
1 6 : 9
E I S
ENTER RETURN
C am e r a F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
or
or
Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the screen one before, press the C button.
Pressing the MENU button again will cause the advanced mode
menu display to disappear.
Press the MENU button.
Tilt to right Press A
Tilt to left
Tilt upTilt down
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ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically
adjusts the color of subject. Change the white
balance setting depending on the recording
conditions.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “White Bal.” on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
2Choose the desired
option, and then press
the A 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.
•Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology”, P.
160) with hand, etc.
•If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto white
balance may not operate depending on the recording
conditions. If this happens, set to the mode to match the
recording conditions, or manually set the white balance.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD
video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned on with the lens capped, the white
balance will not work normally.
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 (P.92)
h
Outdoor To record in fine weather i
Indoor 1 To record under
incandescent light,
halogen light or bulb-
color type fluorescent
light
j
Indoor 2 To record under
fluorescent light k
C am e r a F un c t i o n s S e t u p
Set
Ou t d o o r
I n d o o r 1
RAM
P r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e Ba l .
D i g . Z o o
m
M IC . F i l t e r
1 6 : 9
E I S
ENTER RETURN
I n d o o r 2
A u t o
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
White balance mode
Infrared sensor block
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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.
If focus is not correct
when the white
object fills the screen, manually focus the object,
referring to “Manually Focusing Subject” (see
page 71).
2Press the MENU button,
choose “White Bal.”,
“Set”, and then press the
A button.
3Hold A pressed until
the “h” indicator
changes from blinking to
a steady light. When the
“h” indicator lights, the
white balance setting
will be complete.
4Press the C button to end
the setting.
Note:
•The white balance set using the “Set” option will be
stored in memory until it is re-set. Re-setting will change
the “h” indicator from blinking to a steady light.
•Do not use a colored object when setting the white
balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.
•If “Input Source: LINE” has been specified, you cannot
use the “Set” mode of white balance (P. 98).
•The setting on white balance “Set” may not be possible
in a dark place. Also, the white balance cannot be set
when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (P. 56).
In such status, the “ h” indicator will remain blinking. Set
the white balance in a bright place with “Dig. Zoom Off”
specified.
•If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the
white balance for appropriate colors.
Thick paper
Set
Ou t d o o r
RAM
P r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e Ba l .
D i g . Z o o
m
E I S
ENTER RETURN
A u t o
I n d o o r 1
I n d o o r 2
M IC . F i l t e r
1 6 : 9
C ame r a F u n c t i o n s S et u p
RAM
Set EXIT
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)
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 A
button.
2Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the
A 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.
Note:
•The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•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: Firmly hold the DVD video
camera/recorder with both hands.
•EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-
conversion lens (generally available) is used.
•EIS cannot be used when recording stills on DZ-
MV580A.
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 A
button.
2Choose the desired option, and then press the
A button.
3Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Note:
•You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that
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. 76).
P r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e Ba l .
D i g . Z
o om
E I S
O f f
On
ENTER RETURN
RAM
M I C . F i l t e r
1 6 : 9
Ca
m
e r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
EIS
On
RAM
P r o g r a
m
AE
W
h i t e Ba l .
D i g . Z o o
m
M I C . F i l t e r
1 6 : 9
E I S
ENTER RETURN
C am e r a F u nc t i o n s S e t u p
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
Microphone filter icon
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SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)
If you view the images recorded with “16:9 On” specified on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), screen
image will be wider than the images recorded with “16:9 Off” (aspect ratio 4:3) by the size of the areas
on left and right (in dotted lines).
1 Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the
“Camera Setup Functions” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
2Choose “On”, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify “16:9 Off”: Recording with “16:9 On”
specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direction of image.
An image recorded with “16:9 On” specified will appear as follows:
“16:9 Off” specified
(aspect ratio 4:3)
“16:9 On” specified
(aspect ratio 16:9)
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0:00:00
REM
FINE
C a
m
e r a F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
W
h i t e B a l .
E I S
D i g . Z o o
m
M
I C. F i l t e r O n
1 6 : 9 O f f
EN T E R RE T U RN R A
M
P r o g r a
m
A E
16:9 mode icon
Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder
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Note:
•The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•The DZ-MV550A does not have the 16:9 setting.
•The 16:9 setting can be used when recording movies on DVD-RAM disc: It is not compatible with still recording,
recording of external input or recording on DVD-R disc.
•Images recorded with “16:9 On” (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during recording
regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used.
•The characters of dates and titles will be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD monitor
of this DVD video camera/recorder.
•When “16:9 On” is specified, black bands will appear across the top and bottom of LCD monitor screen (except on menu
screen, Navigation screen, or playback image recorded with “16:9 Off” specified).
•The 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*.
•To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this switching.
•When using a video selector (see “Terminology”, P. 160), the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.
* This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.
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Setting Up Record Functions
12
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)
Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “LPCM” (only
with DVD-R disc).
1Press the MENU button,
choose “VIDEO Mode”
on the “Record
Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
2Choose the desired quality mode, and then
press the A 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, the setting will switch to “FINE” in the
following cases:
- When the mode is set to “XTRA” with a DVD-RAM disc
inserted and then the disc is replaced with a DVD-R
disc
- When the mode is set to “LPCM” with a DVD-R disc
inserted and the disc is replaced with a DVD-RAM disc
•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: The setting will not be displayed during
recording of stills.
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. (P.29)
F I NE
STD
RAM
XTRA
V I DEO M o d e
OSD Ou t p u t
I n p u t S ou r c e
ENTER RETURN
Re c o r d F u nc t i o n s S e t u p
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
Movie quality
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Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or e is distored under the the outline of subject imag
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
3
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 A
button.
2Choose the option you want, and then press the
A 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. (P. 30 “SIZE AND QUALITY
OF PHOTOS”)
(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)
Re c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
NORM
ECO
FINE
Q u a l i t y
Se l f T i mer
OSD Ou t p u t
I n p u t S ou r c e
ENTER RETURN
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
9 9 9REM
NORM
Still recording quality
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RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)
If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first
switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder.
Refer to the explanation starting from page 83 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to
other devices or record images input from them.
* Displayed on DZ-MV580A only.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Input Source”
on the “Record
Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
2Choose “LINE”, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Note:
The “Input Source” setting will
return to “CAMERA” whenever
the DVD video camera/recorder
is turned off.
13
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)
When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on
either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with
little movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with
movement.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “PHOTO Input”
on the “Record
Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
2Select the desired option and then press the A
button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
•The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the
on-screen information.
•The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images”, P. 83 to see how
to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another
device.
Setting Content On-screen display
CAMERA Usually select this option. No display
LINE To input image from another device L IN
S LINE*To input S-VIDEO signal from another device S IN
CAMERA
L I NE
RAM
S L I NE
V I DE O M o d e
OSD Ou t p u t
I n p u t S ou r c e
ENTER RETURN
Re c o r d F u nc t i o ns S e t u p
8 : 0 0 A M
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
L IN
External input icon
Recording
format Details of setting On-screen display
Frame Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high
image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video. BEC
Field Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects. BDC
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Re c o r d F u nc t i o ns S e t u p
F i e l d
F r amePHOTO I n p u t
Se l f T i mer
I n p u t S ou r c e
8 : 0 0 A M
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
999
REM
L IN
Still external input icon
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13
SELF-TIMER
You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Self Timer” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
2Select “On”, and then press the A 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 the REC button again
before recording starts, or press the C button.
The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).
Se l f T i mer On
O f f
RAM
OSD Ou t p u t
I n p u t S ou r ce
ENTER RETURN
R e c o r d F u n c t i o n s S e t u p
1 0
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
999
REM
Self-timer recording
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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 A
button.
2Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the A
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 62 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.
•The on-screen display output functions only when the
input selection is set to camera: It cannot be set during
external input.
RAM
ENTER RETURN
On
O f f
OSD Ou t p u t
I n p u t S ou r c e
Re c o r d F u nc t i o ns S e t u p
V I DEO M o d e
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
8 : 0 0 AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
3 0 MIN
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
REM
FINE
LCD screen or viewfinder
“On” setting “Off” setting
TV screen TV screen
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123
LCD Setup
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Brightness” on
the “LCD Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
The brightness
adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
2Use the joystick for
adjustment.
Tilt to left :The screen
becomes
dimmer
Tilt to right :The screen
becomes
brighter
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL)
1Choose “Color Level”
on the “LCD Setup”
menu screen, and then
press the A button.
The color density
adjustment bar will
appear on the screen.
2Use the joystick for
adjustment.
Tilt to left :For lighter
color
Tilt to right :For denser
color
3Press the MENU button.
Note:
•The color setting will be stored in memory even after the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
•Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen
is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded
image itself will not change.
RAM
B r i g h 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 g h t n e s s
Co l o r L e v e l
ENTERADJ UST
LCD S e t u p
Brightness
adjustment bar
Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then
press A to designate.
RAM
B r i g h 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 g h t n e s s
Co l o r L e v e l
ENTERADJ UST
LCD S e t u p
Color density
adjustment bar
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Initial Settings
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Beep” on the
“Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A
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)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Power Save” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
2Select “On” or “Off”,
and then press the A 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 “ O
VIDEO”, “N PHOTO” or “ PHOTO”P
•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 when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed,
etc.
Off No beep is heard.
On
O f f
RAM
P o w e r S a v e
Be e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mode
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
R e c o r d L ED
I n i t i a l S e t u p
Setting Content
On To engage power save. 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.
Off To cancel power save
On
O f f
RAM
P o w e r S a v e
Be e p
R e c o r d L ED
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mode
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
I n i t i a l S e t u p
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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 A button.
2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A
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.
•Even if “Record LED Off” is specified, the recording
indicator will light while the self-timer is counting down.
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 A button.
2Select “Français”, and
then press the A
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 o r d L ED On
O f f
RAM
P o w e r S a v e
Be e p
ENTER RETURN
Demo Mod e
R e s e t
L a n g u a g e
I n i t i a l S e t u p
L a n gu a g e
Deu t s h
I t a l i a n 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 e r S a v e
Be e p
Demo Mod e
R e s e t
R e c o r d L ED
I n i t i a l Se t up
L a n gu e
Con f i g u r a t i on I n i t i a l e
RAM
ENTRER RETOUR
F r a n ç a i s
P o w e r S a v e
Be e p
Mode Démo
R é g l D é f a u t
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RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)
You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 181)). (Note, however, that the
date/time will not be reset.)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Reset” on the
“Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A 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 A
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 C button.
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Disc Navigation
123
Using Disc Navigation
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc
Navigation function.
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 106) will
appear.
2Press 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 C button to end Disc
Navigation.
Before You Begin
• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (P.48).
• When using disc: Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” or “N PHOTO”.
• When using card: Set the power switch to “P PHOTO”.
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*1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.
*2 No still icon will appear for card.
*3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder.
*4 Appears when 13scenes or more have been recorded.
*5 “ R” appears for DVD-R disc. “ ” will appear for card.
Note :
•The background color of screen allows you to identify
whether disc or card is used on this DVD video camera/
recorder.
- Purple: When disc is used.
- Green: When card is used.
•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
- Finalized 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.
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Cursor
Still image icon *2
Operation guide *3
Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, P. 160)
Selected scene number *1/
Number of all scenes
Current page position *4
Bar graph
Disc type icon *5
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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 A 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 C 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 A button to temporarily stop playback.
Pressing A again will start from that point.
•If you press the A button after playback of the last
scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from the
beginning of disc.
•Pressing the C button will always restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
•When playing back a still with a large number of pixels on
card, “Playback.” will appear, and it will take some time
for the still to appear.
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Up or Down
Left or Right
A
Playback pause
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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
canceled, and then press the SELECT button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the C 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 A
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 colors of
cursor and bargraph:
•Pressing the A 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 C
button after step 4.
•Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card.
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ENTER CANCEL
Double frames in
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RAM
PLAY DE S EL EC T AL L
When scenes up to this
point are selected
Red
frame
Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes
Yellow Light blue Current cursor position
Blue Light blue Range of scenes being
selected
Red Red Scenes already selected
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FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION
The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.
Note:
Editing functions (thumbnail, skip, fade) are original to this DVD video camera/recorder. When a disc edited on this DVD
video camera/recorder is directly played back on a DVD-RAM recorder or read into PC, the editing results will not be
reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the editing results, connect both devices using the AV/S input/output cable
and then perform recording (dubbing (P.86)).
Available function Disc or card used Contents Reference
page
Deletion of scenes 13 You can delete unnecessary scenes. 111
Editing of scenes 1You can attach fade and skip to a scene,
combine scenes, or divide one scene. 113 - 117
Scene information
display 123 You can display information on one scene
or multiple scenes, such as image quality,
recording time, etc.
122
Changing title 1You can change the title of play list or
program. 124, 132
Creation of play list 1You can create an original movie by
changing the combination of scenes. 126
Disc or Card initialization 13 You can initialize a DVD-RAM disc or card
so that it can be used on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
135
Copy from disc to card 13 You can copy photos recorded on DVD-
RAM disc to card. 118
Disc finalization 2You can use this DVD video camera/
recorder to finalize any DVD-R disc
recorded on it so that the disc can be
viewed on DVD player, etc.
137
Repeat play 12 You can repeatedly play back programs
and scenes. 138
Slide show 3You can play back stills continuously. 139
Remaining display
(Capacity) 123 The remaining recordable movie time or
number of recordable stills is displayed. 134
Disc protection 1You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to
prevent deletion or editing by mistake. 134
Scene lock 3You can lock any scene so that it will not
be deleted by mistake: Essential scenes
are thereby protected, and recording
another still is possible.
119
DPOF setting 3You can set the number of prints for each
scene. 120
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UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU
Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu
screens for disc and card will appear.
See pages 87-89 and 106 for how to interpret the screen.
Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
●When using DVD-RAM disc
●When using DVD-R disc
●When using card
Delete (P.111)
Edit (P.113)
Copy (P.118)
Select (P.121)
Detail (P.122)
Thumbnail (P.113)
Skip (P.114)
Fade (P.115)
Combine (P.116)
Divide (P.117)
Move* (P.114)
Start → Current (P.121)
Current → End (P.121)
All (P.121)
Switch (P.123)
Play (P.124)
Title (P.124)
Switch (P.127)
Play (P.127)
Create (P.126)
Edit (P.128 - 131)
Title (P.132)
Delete (P.132)
Scene
Program
Play list Top (P.133)
End (P.133)
Category (P.138)
Repeat Play (P.138)
Capacity (P.134)
Protect Disc (P.134)
Format Disc (P.135)
Update Control Info. (P.136)
Go To
Disc
Others
ETC
* Will appear when a play list is displayed.
Switch (P.123)
Play (P.124)
Select (P.121)
Detail (P.122)
Program
Scene
Top (P.133)
End (P.133)
Repeat Play (P.138)
Capacity (P.134)
Finalize Disc (P.137)
Go To
Disc
Others
ETC
Start → Current (P.121)
Current → End (P.121)
All (P.121)
Delete (P.111)
Lock (P.119)
DPOF (P.120)
Select (P.121)
Detail (P.122) Start → Current (P.121)
Current → End (P.121)
All (P.121)
Scene
Top (P.133)
End (P.133)
Go To
Capacity (P.134)
Format Card (P.135)
All (P.139)
DPOF (P.139)
Slide Show
Card
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Scene
13
DELETING SCENES (DELETE)
You may want to delete unwanted scenes.
Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene to be
deleted.
3Press the MENU
button.
4Choose “Delete” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
5The “Delete Scene”
screen will appear: If
you are sure you want to delete the selected
scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be deleted,
you can change it on this screen.
6The screen for verifying
deletion will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
deletion.
After Yes or No setting, the “Delete Scene”
screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes.
7Press the C button to
quit.
Note:
•If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on “All
Programs” screen, and then press the DELETE button
on remote control, the screen in step 5 will appear.
•To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM
disc, divide the scene first, and then delete the
unnecessary part (See page 117).
•If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the disc
or card will be recommended (See page 135).
•If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the
remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc
or card remaining indicator.
•The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (See page
119).
•If even one play list has been created, message “Same
scenes on PlayList will be deleted. Delete scenes?” will
appear before deleting scene(s). This message will
appear even if the scene(s) to be deleted is not used in
the corresponding play list. In this case, choose “YES”
and then press the A button.
All Pro grams
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●Editing using submenu
Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 111): The submenu will appear.
Pressing the C button will restore the screen in step 5.
Note:
Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the setting.
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Edit Exit...................... To restore the Disc Navigation screen
Delete ................. To delete selected scenes
Select Start→Current... To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on at the
moment
Current→End....To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end
All ....................... To select all scenes
Go To Top...................... To move the cursor to the first scene
End...................... To move the cursor to the last scene
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CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL)
Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another
image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded
from a glance at the Disc 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 A button.
5The “Change
Thumbnail” screen will
appear: If you are sure
you want to change the
thumbnail of the
selected scene, press the
A 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 A 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 C button to quit.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear. (See
page 112)
•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.
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PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP)
You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene to be skipped.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Skip”, and then press
the A button.
5The “Set Skip” screen
will appear: If you are
s u re y o u w a n t t o sk i p t h e
selected scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be skipped,
you can change it on this screen.
After skip setting, the “Set Skip” screen will be
restored.
Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes.
6Press the C button to quit.
A skip icon “ ” will appear in the thumbnail
of any scene for which skipping has been set.
●Releasing Skip
Perform the same procedure as setting skip: The
skip mark will disappear and skipping of the scene
will be released.
Note:
•Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (P.108).
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (P.112).
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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT - MOVE)
You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions. (P.131) Create a play list
first, and then arrange the scenes [“Creating New Play List (Create)”, P.126].
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DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - FADE)
You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.
There are three types of special effects:
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene for adding special effects.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Fade” and then press
the A button.
5The “Fade Set” screen
will appear: If you are
sure you want to add the
fade effect to the scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to which fade is
added, you can change it on this screen.
6Select the special effects
for “IN” and/or “OUT”,
choose “Enter”, and then
press the A button.
To cancel setting, choose
“Cancel”.
After setting, the “Fade Set” screen will be
restored.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other scenes.
7Press the C button to quit.
The “[” and/or “]” icon(s) will appear in the
scenes for which fade in and/or fade out have
been set.
Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out
Fade InFade InFade In
White:
Fades in from white screen
Fades out to white screen
Wipe:
Fades in from black screen to
vertical direction of screen
Fades out from vertical
direction of screen to black
screen
B/W:
Fades in from Black and White
screen to color screen
Fades out from color screen to
Black and White screen
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COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE)
If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc
Navigation.
Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All”
is specified. (P.138) Stills cannot be combined.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be
combined.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Combine” and then
press the A button.
5The “Combine Scenes”
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to
combine the selected scenes, press the A
button.
If you want to change the scenes to be
combined, you can change them on this screen.
6The screen for verifying
combination will
appear: Choose “YES”,
and then press the A
button.
The two images
appearing on the verification screen are those of
the first and last scenes to be combined.
Choose “NO” to cancel combination.
After Yes or No setting, the “Combine Scenes”
screen will be restored.
The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in
the combined scene.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes.
7Press the C button to quit.
Note:
Scenes in different programs (different recording dates)
cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then
combine such scenes on the play list.
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COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)
1Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” or
“N PHOTO“.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3Select the still to be copied.
4Press the MENU button.
5Choose “Copy” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
6The “Copy to card”
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to
copy the selected still,
press the A button.
If you want to change the
still to be copied, you can change it on this
screen.
7The screen for verifying
copy will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
copy.
After Yes or No setting, the “Copy to card”
screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card.
8Press the C button to quit.
Note:
•No movie can be copied.
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear. (P.112)
•See “Category” (P.138) to check the stills recorded on
DVD-RAM disc.
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.108).
•Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to be
copied, only stills will be copied.
•Data on card cannot be copied to disc.
•The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the
same as when you recorded still on disc.
•Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video
camera/recorder may not be copied normally.
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LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)
You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.
1Set the power switch to “P PHOTO”.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3Select the scene to be locked.
4Press the MENU button.
5Choose “Lock” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
6The “Lock Set” screen
will appear: If you are
sure you want to lock the selected scene, press
the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be locked,
you can change it on this screen.
After setting, the “Lock Set” screen will be
restored.
Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.
7Press the C button to quit.
The lock icon “ ” will appear on any scene for
which lock has been set.
●To unlock the scene:
Select the locked scene, and then use the same
procedure as above to unlock the scene: The lock
icon will disappear and locking will be released.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear. (P.112)
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.108).
•When initializing the card, the locked scenes will also be
deleted.
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DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF)
You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you
will be able to use it on a system conforming to DPOF.
Note:
DPOF stands for digital print order format. DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills.
1Set the power switch to “P PHOTO”.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set.
4Press the MENU button.
5Choose “DPOF” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
6The “DPOF Set” screen
will appear: If you are
sure you want to set DPOF to the scene, press
the A button.
If you want to change the scene to which DPOF
is set, you can change it on this screen.
7Use joystick to specify
the number of prints,
and then press the A
button:
Tilt it up or to right: To
increase the number one
by one.
Tilt it down or to left: To decrease the number
one by one.
Pressing the A button will display the DPOF
icon on the selected scene(s).
After setting, the “DPOF Set” screen will be
restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set DPOF to another still.
8Press the C button to quit.
The DPOF icon “ ” will appear on any scene
for which DPOF has been set.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear. (P.112)
•You can also select multiple photos (P.108).
•If you specify the number after selecting multiple stills,
the same specified number will be set to all those stills.
•Up to 99 prints can be set for one scene. The maximum
number of settable prints on one card is 999.
•This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize
DPOF that has been set on another device: Always set
the DPOF on this DVD video camera/recorder.
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Se l e c t
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6
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7 / 1 9DPOF S e t
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SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)
You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time.
This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the first scene to be selected.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen.
5Choose “Start →
Current”, “Current →
End” or “All” and then
press the A button.
●Deselecting selected scenes
Deselecting scenes one by one:
While you are displaying the “All Programs”
screen on which scenes have been selected, choose
the scene to be deselected and then press the
SELECT button.
Note:
Up to 999 scenes can be selected.
Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:
While you are displaying the “All Programs”
screen on which scenes have been selected, press
the C button.
S c e n e
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S e l e c t
De t a i l
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S t a r t – Cu r r e n t
Cu r r e n t – En d
A l l
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DESELECT ALL
006 / 011A l l Pr ogr a
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DESELECT ALL
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RAM
DESELECT ALL
Current scene
“Start → Current” is specified:
The scenes from the first to
current will be selected.
“Current → End” is specified:
The scenes from the current
to end will be selected.
“All” is specified:
All scenes from the first to end
will be selected
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Program
WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?
Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie
or still.
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SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH)
Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “programs” for each
recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Switch” on the
“Program” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
4Select the program to be
displayed, and then
press the A button.
The Disc Navigation
screen of the selected
program will appear.
Note:
•Pressing the C button on the “Switch Program” screen
will restore the Disc Navigation screen.
•The dates displayed on the program select screen will be
in the Date Mode used when the first scenes of
programs were recorded, and the date displays
M/D/Y, D/M/Y and Y/M/D may be mixed.
•If a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc recorded on another
device is loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder, the
program may not be a collection of recordings on the
same date.
9:00AM 1 0:20AM 11:45AM 1:30PM 5:20PM 8:00PM
Movie Movie Still Still Movie Still
Recorded on September 10
Program No. 1
Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6
P r og r am
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Sw i t c h
P l a y
T i t l e
ETC
Sw i t c h P r o g r a
m
01 8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
02 9 / 1 0/ 2 0 0 4
A l l P r o g r a
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s
ENTER RETURN
03 9 / 3 0/ 2 0 0 4
0 01 / 0 0803 9 / 30 / 2 00 4
PLAY
RAM
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PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)
You can play back only the selected program.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Play” on the
“Program” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
4Select the program to be played back, and then
press the A button.
Playback will start from the first scene of the
selected program.
Note:
If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected program will
be repeatedly played back. (P.138 PLAYING BACK
SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY))
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CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)
The recording date/time has initially been attached to any program.
You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
4Select the program
whose title you want to
change, and then press
the A button.
The screen for setting a
title will appear.
5Select a letter and then
press the A button:
The selected letter will
be entered.
Repeat this procedure to
create a title.
P r o g r am
RAMENTER RETURN
Sw i t c h
P l a y
T i t l e
ETC
S t a r t P r o g r a
m
01 8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
02 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
A l l P r o g r a
m
s
ENTER RETURN
03 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4 8 : 00AM
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
P r o g r a
m T i t l e
ENTER RETURN
01 8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
02 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
03 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
INPUT DELETE SELECT
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4T I T L E
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ÀÈ Ì ÒÙÁÉ Í ÓÚÃÑÕ
ÂÊ Î ÔÛÄË Ï ÖÜÇ
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
1 E n t e r C a n c e l
SEL
Title input bar
Input mode
Palette for selecting
characters
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6After entering the title,
choose “Enter” and then
press the A button.
7The screen for verifying
the change in title will
appear: Choose “YES”,
and then press the A
button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
changing of the title.
After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation
screen of the selected program will appear.
Note:
•If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the C button
once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the
C button will delete all letters in the TITLE column.
•You can also use the DELETE button on remote control
to delete any input letters.
•Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting screen
(in step 5) will change the cursor position from the title
input bar to character select palette, input mode number,
and then to “Cancel”.
•To cancel the setting of title, choose “NO” on the screen
for verifying the entered title: The screen for verifying
cancellation of title setting will appear. To cancel title
setting, choose “YES”.
•If you press the C button on the screen for verifying
change in title, the title setting screen will be restored.
•Double byte characters set on other devices may be
displayed blank on this DVD video camera/recorder.
•Titles set on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be
visible on other devices.
●Characters available for entering
title
You can use the joystick to select characters from
the “capital letter”, “small letter” and “symbol”
input modes.
With step 5, select the input mode and then press
the A button, or press the DISPLAY button.
ENTER DELETE SELECT
a t a P a r kT I T L E
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
n o p q r s t u v w x y z
à è ì ò ù á é í ó ú ã ñ õ
â ê î ô û ä ë ï ö ü ç ß
2E n t e r C a n c e l
SEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
ENTER
F i n i s h t i t l e s e t t i n g?
T I T L E a t a Pa r k
YES NO
CHANGE DELETE SELECT
T I T L E
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ÀÈ Ì ÒÙÁÉ Í ÓÚÃÑÕ
ÂÊ Î ÔÛÄË Ï ÖÜÇ
1E n t e r C a n c e l
SEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
CHANGE DELETE SELECT
T I T L E
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
n o p q r s t u v w x y z
à è ì ò ù á é í ó ú ã ñ õ
â ê î ô û ä ë ï ö ü ç ß
2E n t e r C a n c e l
SEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
CHANGE DELETE SELECT
T I T L E
3E n t e r C a n c e l
SEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE
9 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
Input mode
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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Edit” on the
“PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
4Use the play list select
screen to select the play
list to which you wish to
add scenes, and then
press the A button.
The scenes of the
program that was
displayed in step 1 will
appear in the upper row,
and the scenes of
selected play list will
appear in the lower row.
Note:
If the DISPLAY button is
pressed when the
thumbnails are displayed,
the recording date/time of
the selected scene will
appear across the bottom of
screen. Press DISPLAY
button again to restore the
previous screen.
5Tilt the joystick down to move the cursor to the
lower row, and tilt it to left or right to select the
point where the scene is to be inserted.
6Tilt the joystick up to move the cursor to the
upper row, and tilt it to left or right to point the
cursor to the scene to be added.
7Press the A button to copy the scene.
After adding scenes is completed, the edited
play list will appear.
Repeat steps 5−7 to add other scenes.
8Press the C button: The screen for verifying exit
will appear.
Note:
•The cursor shows the position where the scene is to be
added.
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.108).
•Pressing C in the middle of adding scenes will display
the screen for verifying an exit from “Edit PlayList”.
Choose “YES” to exit the edition of play list. Choosing
“NO” will restore the “Edit PlayList” screen.
•If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the submenu
screen for editing play list will appear. You can also use
this submenu to add scenes (see page 112).
P l a y L i s t
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Ed i t
Sw i t c h
P l a y
T i t l e
D e l e t e
ETC
Ed i t P l a y L i s t
01 8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4 1 2 : 3 0PM
02 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4 8 : 0 0AM
ENTER RETURN
03 9 / 1 2 / 2 0 0 4 9 : 3 0AM
04 9 / 2 0 / 2 0 0 4 3 : 1 5PM
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
P l a yL i s t N o . 0 1
A l l P r o g r a
ms
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 7 / 0 0 7
ADD EX I T
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
P l a yL i s t N o . 0 1
A l l P r o g r a
ms
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 8 / 0 0 8
8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4 1 2 : 3 0: 0 0PM
Recording date/time
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
P l a yL i s t N o . 0 1
A l l P r o g r a
ms
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 8 / 0 0 8
ADD EX I T
Insertion position
Scene to be added
*1 *2
*1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor
*2: Number of all scenes on play list
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DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Display the editing
screen of the play list to
be edited.
Perform steps 2−4 on
page 128.
3Move the cursor to the play list in lower row,
and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted.
4Press the A button.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
delete other scenes.
5Press the C button: The
screen for verifying exit
will appear.
Note:
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.108).
•Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then press
the DELETE button on remote control: You can also
delete the scene on the play list.
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)
You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Display the editing screen of the play list to be
edited.
Perform steps 2−4 on page 128.
3From the play list in lower row, select the
position where you wish to insert a scene.
4Select the scenes to be added from the upper
row.
5Press the MENU button.
6Choose “Add”, and then
press the A button.
Repeat steps 3−6 to add
other scenes.
7Press the C button to
quit.
Note:
•The selected scenes will be added in the insertion
position.
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.108).
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
P l a y L i s t N o . 0 2
A l l P r o g r a
ms
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 8 / 0 0 8
EX I TDELETE
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
P l a y L i s t N o . 02
A l l P r o g r a
ms
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 7 / 0 0 7
EX I TDELETE
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
P l a y L i s t N o . 03
A l l P r o g r a
ms
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 7 / 0 0 7
ADD EX I T
Scene to be
added
Insertion
position
Ed i t
A l l P r o g r a
ms
ENTER RETURN
0 0 7 / 0 0 7P l ay L i s t No . 0 3
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
Ex i t
A d d
Ed i t P l a yL i s t
P l a y L i s t N o . 03
A l l P r o g r a
ms
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 8 / 0 0 8
ADD EX I T
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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)
You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
4Select the scene to be moved.
5Press the MENU button.
6Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Move”, and then press
the A button.
7The “Move Scenes”
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to
move the scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be moved,
you can change it on this screen.
8Move the “ ” mark to the
position where you wish
to move the scene, and
then press the A
button.
9The screen for verifying
move will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
move.
After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen
will be restored.
Repeat steps 7−9 to move another scene.
10
Press the C button to quit.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 7, the submenu screen will appear.
•You can also move multiple scenes (P.108).
•Only scenes on play list can be moved.
S c e n e
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De l e t e
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Copy
Se l e c t
De t a i l
T h u
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D i v i de
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Se l e c t I n s e r t P o i n t 0 0 6 / 0 1 9
RAMENTER RETURN
ENTER
Mo v e s c e n e s ?
Mov e S c e n e
YES NO
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CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)
The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/
times: You can change this title at any time.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
4Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the play
list whose title you wish to change, and then
press the A button.
See “Changing Title of
Program (Title)” on
page 124 for how to enter
a title.
5The screen for verifying
exit will appear: Choose
“YES” and then press the
A button.
6Press the C button to
quit.
After changing the title,
the Disc Navigation
screen on the play list
whose title has been
changed will appear.
Note:
The registered title can be changed at any time using the
same procedure.
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Delete” on the “PlayList” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
4Use the “Delete Playlist”
screen to select the play
list you wish to delete,
and then press the A
button.
5The screen for verifying deletion will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel deletion.
After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation
screen of all programs will be restored.
Note:
Even if you delete a play list, the original scenes stored on
disc will not be deleted.
P l a y L i s t T i t l e
01 8 / 3 0/ 2 0 0 4 1 2 : 3 0PM
02 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4 8 : 0 0AM
ENTER RETURN
03 9 / 1 2 / 2 0 0 4 9 : 3 0AM
04 9 / 2 0 / 2 0 0 4 3 : 1 5PM
ENTER
F i n i s h t i t l e s e t t i n g ?
T I T L E a t a Pa r k
YES NO
0 01 / 0 08
PLAY
RAM
0 1 a t a Pa r k
D e l e t e P l a y L i s t
01 8 / 3 0/ 2 0 0 4 1 2 : 3 0PM
02 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4 8 : 0 0AM
ENTER RETURN
03 9 / 1 2 / 2 0 0 4 9 : 3 0AM
04 9 / 2 0 / 2 0 0 4 3 : 1 5PM
De l e t e P l a y L i s t
De l e t e P l a y L i s t ?
P l a y L i s t No . 0 1
8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4 1 2 : 3 0 P
M
ENTER
YES NO
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Go To
From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.
TOP (END)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Top” or “End”
on the “Go To” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
Go T o
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PLAY
RAM
(When “End” is specified)
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INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the
“Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press
the A button.
The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or
“Format Card” will appear.
4Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel initialization.
When initializing one side of the disc is
complete, the DVD video camera/recorder will
return to the recording pause status.
Note:
•Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on disc
or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake.
•Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when initializing
disc or card so that the DVD video camera/recorder is
not turned off midway. If initialization is interrupted by
power off, the disc or card will not be initialized correctly,
or it may be damaged.
•It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many
scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used (P.82).
•If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message “Disc is
not formatted” will appear: Initialize the disc, following
the subsequent messages (P.45).
•This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize
some discs or cards that have been initialized on PC or
a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder.
•If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD video
camera/recorder when it is connected to PC via PC
connection cable, the disc or card may not be initialized
and may be unusable on this DVD video camera/
recorder.
Before You Begin
•Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/
recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off
during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect
initialization will result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be unusable.
ENTER
A l l d a t a
w
i l l b e d e l e t e d .
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
ENTER
A l l d a t a
w
i l l b e d e l e t e d .
F o r
m
a t t h e ca r d n o
w
?
F o r
m
a t C a r d
YES NO
(When using card)(When using
DVD-RAM disc)
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FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)
If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device
conforming to 8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc. - you must finalize the disc on this DVD
video camera/recorder. (See “Terminology”, P.160)
The finalized DVD-R disc can be played on a DVD player, as “DVD Video”: The date of program will
appear on the menu screen of DVD player as a title.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Finalize Disc” on the “Disc” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
The disc will be finalized.
4Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
The message showing
that the disc is being
finalized will appear,
and the disc will then be
finalized.
will appear on the Disc
Navigation screen for a
finalized disc.
5When finalization is complete, the Disc
Navigation screen of all programs will appear.
Note:
•Do not finalize a disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder using any other device.
•No recording can be done on any DVD-R disc that has
been finalized.
•If the disc in the DVD video camera/recorder has already
been finalized, you cannot choose “Finalize Disc”.
•Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing
disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery.
If finalization is interrupted by power off, the disc will not
be finalized correctly, or it may be damaged.
•The time required to finalize disc that appears on the
“Finalize Disc” screen is only for reference.
•The shorter the recording time on disc, the longer it will
take to finalize it.
Before You Begin
•Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/
recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. If the DVD video camera/recorder
is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect
finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
ENTER
F u r t h e r r e c o r d i n g o n t h i s
d i s c w i l l b e i m p o s s i b l e .
F i n a l i z e ? ( A p p o r o x . 2 3 m i n . )
F i n a l i z e D i s c
YES NO
001/ 01 5A l l Pr o g r a
m
s
PLAY
Finalized DVD-R disc
SELECT I TEM
TOP PREV NEXT END
001/ 010
01: 19 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
02: 19 / 1 5 / 2 0 0 4
03: 19 / 1 8 / 2 0 0 4
0 4 : 1 0 / 0 8 / 2 0 0 4
0 5 : 1 0 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
0 7 : 1 1 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4
0 6 : 1 1 / 1 3 / 2 0 0 4
0 8 : 1 1 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 4
0 9 : 1 2 / 1 3 / 2 0 0 4
1 0 : 1 2 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
(Screen when viewed
on DVD player)
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Others
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)
Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording
regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this
display to stills only or movies only.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Category” on
the “Others” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
4Specify the desired
option for display, and
then press the A
button.
All: To display all scenes, movies or stills,
in the order of recording.
VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of
recording.
PHOTO: To display only photos in the order of
recording.
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PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Repeat Play”
on the “Others” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
4Choose “On”, and then
press the A button:
Playback will start.
Choose “Off” to cancel Repeat Play Setting.
●When Repeat Play is set:
If one scene has been specified: When playback of
the last scene is finished, playback of all scenes will
repeat from the first scene.
If the range for playback has been specified:
Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat.
●To release Repeat Play
Use one of the following 3 methods to release:
•Choose “Off” in step 4 above.
•Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off once.
•Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc.
Note:
•Press the C button to terminate playback. However, the
Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled.
•Still images can also be played back repeatedly.
•Repeat playback will not function when playback is
instructed from the recording pause status.
O t h e r s
ENTER
RAM
RETURN
C a t e g o r y
R e p e a t P l a y
V I DEO
A l l
PHOTO
006/ 015Al l Pr og ra
m
s
PLAY
RAM
(When “PHOTO” is
specified)
O t h e r s
ENTER
RAM
RETURN
C a t e g o r y
R e p e a t P l a y On
O
f f
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SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)
If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause
status after each still is played back.
Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Slide Show”,
“All” or “DPOF”, and
then press the A
button.
All: To play all stills
recorded on
card in slide show.
DPOF: To play only stills to which DPOF has
been set in slide show.
When playback is finished, the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the playback pause
status at the final still.
Pressing the C button will restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
Note:
•One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
•With slide show, playback starts from the first still on
card.
•If you press the C button or turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off, Slide Show will be canceled.
S l i d e S h o w
ENTER RETURN
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Connecting to PC
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC
Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in which
the software on the CD-ROM provided or generally available software is installed: The videos and
photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder can be used on the PC.
●Using, on PC, the photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card in this DVD
video camera/recorder:
●Viewing, on PC, DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder:
●Viewing, on PC, DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder:
●Copying contents on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder to another DVD-RAM disc using PC:
Original disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc or card recorded on this
DVD video camera/recorder Application on which JPEG files can be used
• Open the DCIM\100*HPNX1 folder of DVD-RAM disc or card.
Original disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD
video camera/recorder DVD-MovieAlbumSE** or generally available playback software
conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (see
“Terminology”, P. 160)
Example: PowerDVD XP produced by CyberLink
Original disc Application used
DVD-R disc recorded and finalized on
this DVD video camera/recorder Generally available playback software compatible with DVD video
(see “Terminology”, P. 160)
Example: PowerDVD XP produced by CyberLink
Original disc Written media Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded on
this DVD video camera/
recorder
Another DVD-RAM disc DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool**
• Copy the data to hard disk of PC, and then write
the data to another DVD-RAM disc.
• Copying in program units is also possible.
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●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder:
●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 152):
* The number may be different when recording was made on a device conforming to DCF.
** Software stored on the provided CD-ROM
Note:
Images recorded on DVD-R disc cannot be edited on the software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder.
Languages compatible with each software program:
•DVD-MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) can handle Japanese, English, German,
French, Spanish and Italian.
•3D-TitleSTUDIO provided with DVD-MovieAlbumSE can handle Japanese and English.
•MyDVD can handle Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (simplified and
traditional), Dutch, Korean, Portuguese, Swedish and Thai.
•When installing the provided software, the language on your Windows® will automatically be
installed: If your Windows® is run on a language other than the above, the English version will be
installed.
Original disc Written disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded on
this DVD video camera/
recorder
Original DVD-RAM disc or
another DVD-RAM disc
DVD-MovieAlbumSE**
Original disc Written disc Application used
DVD-RAM disc recorded on
this DVD video camera/
recorder
Blank DVD-R disc • DVD-MovieAlbumSE**
• MyDVD**
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Contents on Provided CD-ROM
The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders:
To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CD-ROM
icon and choose “Open”.
Although the CD-ROM may contain a folder or file other than the above, they will not be needed on this DVD
video camera/recorder unless some special instruction is given.
Contains the DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 148 for installation).
You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on
DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title.
Contains the MyDVD (see page 150 for installation).
You can use MyDVD to create a DVD-Video disc from movies
edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
Contains the UDF driver (see page 146 for installation).
Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on DVD-
RAM disc, on your PC.
Contains the USB2.0 driver (see page 145 for installation).
Install this driver when using the provided PC connection cable to
connect this DVD video camera/recorder to PC: If the USB terminal
of your PC is USB1.1, use this driver.
Contains the Acrobat Reader (see page 143 for installation).
If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will need to install
it in order to open the on-line manuals (instruction manual files) for
DVD-MovieAlbumSE and UDF driver.
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Installing Software
Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/recorder,
check to see if another UDF driver* has already been installed your PC.
*InstantWrite® provided with the DZ-WINPC1, DZ-WINPC2 or DZ-WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi
DZ-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ-
MV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder.
If the UDF driver has been installed, uninstall it and then install the UDF driver on the provided CD-
ROM. Use “Control Panel” – “Add or Remove Programs” or “Add or Remove Applications” to uninstall
the UDF driver.
If any question messages appear that mean “This file is not used on another application. Do you wish
to delete it together?” during uninstalling, click “No” for all such questions.
DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN
1Turn the PC on.
Do not connect the DVD video camera/
recorder to PC yet. First, if any software is being
run on the PC, terminate all the programs being
used.
2Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive of PC.
The installer screen will automatically appear.
If the installer screen does not automatically
appear, use the following procedure to display
it:
3Use the Windows My Computer or Explorer to
open the drive in which the CD-ROM is located.
4Double-click the Setup.exe icon.
The “.exe” extension may not appear,
depending on the PC being used.
Before You Begin •Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to your PC, you will
need to install the software on provided CD-ROM.
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INSTALLING USB DRIVER
With Windows XP
1Click “USB Driver Installation” on the installer
screen.
2The USB driver installer screen will appear:
Click “USB Driver Installation”.
3Check the contents and then click “OK”.
4The message on Windows logo test will appear:
Carefully read it and then click “Continue
Anyway”.
Installation will start.
5Click “Quit”.
Installing the USB driver is now complete.
With Windows 2000/Me/98 Second Edition
1Click “USB Driver Installation” on the installer
screen.
2The USB driver installer screen will appear:
Click “USB Driver Installation”.
Installation will start.
3Click “Quit”.
Installing the USB driver is now complete.
Click
Click
Click
Click
Click
Click
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INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER)
The UDF driver must be installed before using the disc in DVD video camera/recorder on PC.
1Click “UDF Driver (DVD-RAM Driver)
Installation” on the installer screen.
The installer screen can be displayed using the
procedure in “DISPLAYING INSTALLER
SCREEN” (P. 144).
2The driver setup screen will appear: Click the
“Driver and Formatter Setup” button.
3Click “Next”.
4Carefully read the License Agreement: If you
accept it, click “Yes”.
The contents of agreement displayed on actual
screen may be different from those in the figure.
5If you do not wish to change the folder in which
the UDF driver is installed, click “Next”.
Click
Click
Click
Click
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6If you do not wish to change the folder name,
click “Next”.
7Check the displayed contents, and then click
“Next”.
8Installation will start. When installation is
complete, some notes will appear: Check the
contents, and then click “x” at the top right of
window.
The contents displayed on actual screen may be
different from those in the figure.
9If your PC uses Windows® XP/98 Second
Edition/Me, a message that prompts you to
restart will appear: Click “Finish” and then
restart the PC.
Installing the UDF driver is now complete.
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,
proceed with step 10.
10
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, a
message announcing the start for detecting
device will appear: Click “Finish” to start the
detection of device.
It may take several minutes for PC to detect the
device. When detection of the device is
complete, a message that prompts you to restart
will appear: Click “Yes” to restart the PC.
Installing the UDF driver is now complete.
ClickConfirm
Click
Click
ClickConfirm
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