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Hitachi DZ-SV560E Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT 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.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the Digital video camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 5 Cautions Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
  • Page 6 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce Digital video camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 32 Playback Menu Overview 33 Setup Menu Package Contents 35 EDITING SOFTWARE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTALLATION DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 36 TRANSFERRING FILES TO Front View YOUR COMPUTER Rear View 36 Downloading / Deleting Your Files 10 LCD Monitor Display via Computer 14 GETTING STARTED 37 USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera. This digital video camera is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this video camera is capable of capturing images and video clips. Package Contents Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Digital Video Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1. Speaker 2. Focus switch Normal mode Macro mode 3. Lens 4. LED lights 5. Microphone 6. Battery cover 7. Tripod socket EN-8...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LCD monitor Down button MENU Menu button Power button 9. Status LED indicator Left button Self-timer button 10. USB port Zoom out (wide-angle) 11. SD/SDHC memory card slot button / Thumbnail button 12. A/V OUT terminal Zoom in (telephoto) 13.

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Standby Mode Video Mode 1. Video mode icon 2. Available recording time 3. Storage media 00:02:05 00:02:05 00:02:05 ] Internal memory (no card) ] SD/SDHC memory card 4. Battery condition ] Full battery power ] Medium battery power 1.2X 1.2X 1.2X...
  • Page 12 Camera Mode 1. Camera mode icon 2. Available number of shots 99999 99999 99999 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 5. Zoom status 6. Capture mode icon 1.2X 1.2X 1.2X [Blank] Single ] Burst ] AEB 7. ISO ] Auto ] 100 ] 200 8.
  • Page 13 Audio Recording Mode (Standby) 1. Audio mode icon 2. Available recording time 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 5. Elapsed time 00:00:00 6. Recording indicator (Recording) Recording indicator 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 Stop EN-12...

  • Page 14: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Video Mode 1. Playback mode icon 2. Elapsed time 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 5. Volume indicator 6. Folder and file number 7. Playback indicator Play Play Play 101-0001 101-0001 101-0001 Camera Mode 1. Playback mode icon 2.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The video camera has 32MB internal memory, but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand its memory capacity.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting. Press the button until the digital video camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a defined period of time.

  • Page 17: Handling The Digital Video Camera

    Handling the Digital Video Camera 1.Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera. 2.Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel. Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it. Rotate the LCD panel carefully with the correct direction.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: The digital video camera is turned on for the first time. The digital video camera is turned on after being left without batteries for an extended period of time. 1.

  • Page 19: Formatting The Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or SD/SDHC memory card) and deletes all stored images, video clips, and data. 1. Press the MENU button. Setup 2. Select [Setup] menu with the button. English Language 3.

  • Page 20: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Your digital video camera is equipped with a 2.36" TFT-LCD monitor to help you cap- ture/playback images and video clips or adjust menu settings. Recording Video Clips 1. Press the button until the digital video camera turns on. 00:02:05 00:02:05 00:02:05...

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function This digital video camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You may enlarge the sub- jects by pressing the button. While digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. To capture a zoomed image/video clip, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 22: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer The self-timer may be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the digital video camera on a tripod (recommended) or place it on a flat, level surface. 1. Press the button to select the self-timer setting.

  • Page 23: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Video Clips 1. Press the MODE button until displayed. 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 The last recorded image/video clip appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Select the desired video clip with the buttons. 3. Press the button to start video playback. To pause video playback, press the Play Play...

  • Page 24: Playing Back Still Images

    Playing Back Still Images 1. Press the MODE button until displayed. The last recorded image/video clip appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Select the desired image with the buttons. 3. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.

  • Page 25: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simulta- neously so you may search for a particular image/video clip. 1. Press the MODE button until Protect Still displayed. icon image 2. Press the button.

  • Page 26: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images/video clips from being deleted by mistake. 1. Press the MODE button until Play displayed. 5sec. Slide Show 2. Select the image/video clip you wish to protect Delete File with the buttons.

  • Page 27: Deleting Still Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Still Images/Video Clips 1. Press the MODE button until is displayed. Play 2. Select the image/video clip you wish to delete Slide Show 5sec. with the buttons. Delete File 3. Press the MENU button. Delete All 4. Select [Delete File] or [Delete All] with the Protect Single buttons and press the...

  • Page 28: Audio Mode

    AUDIO MODE Recording Audio Files The digital video camera enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere. 1. Press the MODE button to enter Audio Mode. 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 2. Press the button to start audio recording. To pause recording, press the button again.

  • Page 29: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when shooting video clips. Video 640x480 Size Quality Standard Auto W.Blance Auto 1. The default mode is Video Mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 30 W.Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. ] Auto ] Daylight ] Cloudy ] Fluoresc. ] Tungsten This sets whether the video camera’s LED lights are activated during usage. * [Auto]: The LED lights will automatically turn on when recording video clips and turns off when the recording ends.

  • Page 31: Capture Menu

    Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Capture Capture Size 2560x1920 Capture Single Quality Standard Date Print W.Balance Auto Auto 1. Press the MODE button or button (camera mode quick key) to enter Capture Mode.
  • Page 32 This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * Auto / 100 / 200 Capture This sets the shooting mode for capturing still images.

  • Page 33: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In this menu, choose which settings are to be used for still image/video clip playback. Play Slide Show 5sec. Delete File Next Menu Delete All Single Protect Sound 1. Press the MODE button until is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button. 3.

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu This menu sets your digital video camera’s operating environment. Setup Setup English Language Copy to Card Format Next Menu Beep LCD Bright. Video Out Light Freq. 50Hz Sys. Reset Next Menu Date / Time Power Off 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 35 Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the digital video camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. This function is available only when an SD/SDHC memory card containing at least one file is inserted into the video camera. * Yes / No Beep This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound, and the video camera sound each...

  • Page 36: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection. To install software: 1.

  • Page 37: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium 166 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 128MB RAM 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading / Deleting Your Files via Computer 1.

  • Page 38: Using The Digital Video Camera Asa Pc Camera

    USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital video camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconfer- ence with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital video camera for videoconferencing, your computer must include the items listed below: Microphone Sound card...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image resolution <Still image> 11M: 3840x 2880 (FW interpolation), 8M: 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation), 5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536, 1M: 1280 x 960, 0.3M: 640 x 480 <Video clip>...

  • Page 40: Appendix

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the digital video camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Solutions / Corrective Symptom Cause Actions The power does not The batteries are not loaded Load the batteries correctly.

  • Page 41: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions. If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, still images can be printed by connecting the digital video camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the video camera to the printer 1.
  • Page 42 2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the Images figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select Next Menu Select [Select] or [All] with the buttons, Next Menu and press the button. [Select]: Select to print one specific image. [All]: Select to print all images.
  • Page 43 Language WEEE explanation English "The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)." "The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available"...

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