Hitachi DZ-MV580A Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leavingthe dateltime feature unaffected. If the cameralrecorder is to be left unattended for a long pedod of time, turn it off WARNING WARNING The DVD video camera/recorder charger have the following caution marks.
  • Page 3 _arn ing: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow ing two :onditions: (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.
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEG UARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quafity standards in the manufacture factor in the design of eve/y instrument. This page lists important information recorder and accessory equipment. place for future reference. INSTALLATION Read and Follow Instructions operating instructions should be read before the...
  • Page 5 Anapplianceandcartcombination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 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 fell into such power lines or circuits.
  • Page 6 Cautions When Handle liquid crystal • The ] ,CD is a very delicate s_l_ri3 Object, • _fyou pus] I the LCD su _:ace, u_leve_l_iess _n displ_; t ux'_] tlle I)VI) xddeo cameralrecor(ler • Do riot place the DVI) • Close tlle LCI) morlitor Liquid crystal...
  • Page 7 Heat on surface of product: • The su _ace of the I_VI ) video cap,era/recorder Screen on connected • Never leave the disc _aviga_ton I)_I) video c._nerairecorder phosphor de_adatiorI of TV screen. Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DV D rid ei.l c_neraireci.lcd 32_V i0'_C_l w _l ceztdt iri abrlormal recordirlg/playback.
  • Page 8 Be careful of moisture • When you move the I}VD video c_nerairecorder temperatures is great - such as erlterirlg a]odge from a sEt slope or go_lg out of a cooled room or vehicle cor_deItsat [cm (vapor ir_mr warrrled or cooled to water droplets) the I)V] ) video C_rlerairecord l)]ock [f'po_[ble.
  • Page 9 Cautions When Do not leave the DVD video high for a long period of time: • Tl-le tet_iperatuJreinside a closed vehicle or t_uIlk carll_)ecorneve_3_ ?l_gh in a hot season, I fyou M_:qethe ])V] ) video ca:hera/recorder dO riot expose tile I}Vl] ",'idea carrlerafiyeci.ll_d er to d_ct Do not store the DVD video...
  • Page 10: About This Manual

    _s identTcal, The _lustratiorJs of DZ-MV580A Wo want this manual to bc as hotpfu! as possible, so it ir_ciud(!s two easy w_+ys to find thc i¢fformatien • 7_,. quick _dex fSr the i_lfi.lrt_iai_on you use most ofter_ (Ili_s page').
  • Page 11 Introduction /I)You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58) U_l]ike tape devices, you do _ot need to search for the recording start pos[tio{_ or locate the beg_nxfi{_g of b]arlk port_orl. You car_ stop playback and irr_nediately prev_clusly recorded data, If yc_ stop pl_y_¢k midv_y _nd _ar_ recoK_i_, ¢t_erwrite will _ot _r.
  • Page 12 • You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (P,86) Osirlg th_s DVI) video camera/recorder, collect scer_es of you_" child, for ext_nple, on play list of Disc Navigatk_n furlction or_girl_ mov'Le: Then sb rlp]y pl_¢ back the play List arid dub tt on VCR.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important IrTforrnation ... For Your Salary ... Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Cautions Whan Using ... Cautions Whan Storing ... Sug,_cstions and Rastrictions ... Road This First ... About This Manual ... Introducliorl ... Tablo of Corrtont_ ... Chocking Providod A_essarics ... 16 Namcs of Ports ...
  • Page 14 Subjact ... FOCUSING DURING RECORE)ING Adjusting Brfghtnass of Imago {Exposuro) U81rtg Full Auto FurlGtion ... Sa[tirlg V]daa Flash (for DZ-MV580A) USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Viawirtg art TV SGroan CONNECTING TO A q_J ... VIEWING ON q%t SCREEN ... Playbac.k On DVD V]daa PLAYING BACK ]]V]]-I_"J_...
  • Page 15 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LiST (EDITING FLAY LIST) ... DELETING SCENE8 FRO[N PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LISq_ ... ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU EDITING (EDITING PLAY LISq_ ... DELETING SCENE8 USING SUBMENU EDITING (EDITING PLAY LISq_ ... SELECTING USING SUBMENU SCENE8 FOR EDITING [EDITING PLAY LIST) ...
  • Page 16: Chocking Providod A_Essarics

    Checking Provided Mak(! sure that you ha_,_ ull the followin_ ucce,_ofics in pack_ge: 3at_r_ (modsl DZ_BP14S): :_3i-._JOL = p _,_ r _Jppy "o_th!_ E_JD _ide_ _tn_l'_V'e_rd_=_ Cha'_e it b_rJ_ JSe =Y#,v_r (;abl_: _rne_t bet_en household AC oLit_ _C _a_/charg_r. _.Vl8 input/output _abls: w_en viewing _e _ _ture "_l_l _itlgle_ided...
  • Page 17 Push the ]ever to 1he r side _br te]ephoIo, or to the W s_de for ¢_,ide-angle, (lasidethe coverl 8 Accessory Only for DZ-MV580A: _[he o;_tiona_ video flash, etc, ca_l be attached ?_ere. (See their_stm ctior_ rr_nu al of d e:vice to be attached hole (P.
  • Page 18 14 Viewfinder(_ 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the foct_ of image a£;peanrlg i:l 1he vJewf_xlder. _l_u]l out the v[ewY_lder.) 16 ACCESSfPC indicator {R 8, 49, 50) Wi]l bl_ or lig_ltwheIi the d_c _l I)VI ) video is agce_st_d(v_,_Jt_ or _ad g_merair_corder executed) or the I:WI) v_deo camera/recorder...
  • Page 19 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switchtile I)VI) v_deo camera/recorderto automatic. 2B FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch be_veen mariu_ tbctLS _KI auto- tbcas. 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press tiffs bu_orl to adjust t_le exposu _, 30 BLC (bauklight compensation) (P.
  • Page 20 45 MENU button (P. 37, 90, 112) * _l_ buttons or_ re]note coIitro] w_ll fuxlctio_] the sa]ne as t]lose o_] I)VI) v_deo c_nerair_:order, D$_LAy HITACHI DZ_3_J 46 ZOOM T button (P. 56} 47 ZOOM W button (P. 56) {R 60) 48 Forward search button (P.
  • Page 21 Con*_ect a power supply (P 43) Power_b[e AC adapter/cha=ger...
  • Page 22 3 Start recordirlg _1 _,49). (])Operl tile I +CI) txIo_Iitor [I_,35). @Wli[le holdir_g tile gray switch power switch, set tile switch to _VlI)EO"or "L_ PHOTO". ("i VII )l_O" orl]y dTsc) Not_: • When using an ul_forma_ disc, thrm_t (initialize) If _ _thrm_tled disc is inserted i_te this DVD vitJeo camo_recorder, following the il_a'_c_io_s o_ screen (F_ ¢5, 1 _5).
  • Page 23 AC adapted¢har_er...
  • Page 25: Discs And Cords

    @4[3 video camera! reco_Jer ha_ beerl r._r_rmed. IJsirlg a disc ether that_ those made by Hitachi Maxell may not a[Ioz¢ foe _D vitJee camersirecoider fo deli'o.erop_mL_mpedomlailce. {discs arid curds) that cal_ b_ used on this DVD video camer,_l •...
  • Page 26: Informationon Dve_Rdisc

    INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cminot record a still oil I )_ )- R d_sc, or delete a_y recorded i_iages or data. For opt _r_ItLr_I reCO_g video c_r_erairecorder disk _l order to autorn_tic_31y make a_ust_I_ltS wher_ it Lsi_Is_d _TId ejected _.CCOr_IpaT_yi_Ig recorders.
  • Page 27: Hani3Lingdiscs

    HANDLING DISCS OUsing discs _Id DVD-I;_ discs arevery delicate DVD-RAM recording media. Carefully read the following arJd observe them; cautions • When using disk on this DVD video camera/ recorder, be sure to keep it in Rotund DVD Holder. • ANvays use a brarJd new disc when recording important ma_erML exposed...
  • Page 28: Available Garbs

    AVAILABLE CARDS MUUUUUULk eHandling card the d esikvlated ones. He Su_ to tLse a l_rarld flew Cardwhe_lrecordi_lgvit_ i I)o not use cards other t_ar_ itx_ages. 1)o not touch the card ten n tTralor allow it to toLIch metal, • 1)ozlot paste ar t)_d_ng other tha_ exclusive label oil label pasti_lg po_iorL •...
  • Page 29: Regordabletime Of Movie (Video)

    Storage Capacity RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) 1"lie record_tble tittle w_ll v_ depend_xlg video recording qLl_.lity, Movie recordable titx_e on one disc KTRA Approx. 18 rnin "1 FINE Approx. 30 rnin "2 Approx. 60 rnin "3 LPCM *4 No rscordin 9 po_sibl8 Note: •...
  • Page 30: Recordable Stills (Photos) On Card

    RECORDABLE STILLS {PHOTOS) ON CARD _he rlumber of recordable stills will vary deper_dir_g or_ the recording quldity: See page 97 if.it the settirlg of recordtxlg quality. ForDZ-MV550A ! !i<i!i_i_Ei%_ i¸¸¸_;¸¸¸¸¸ !i<i_0_)!!i;!!_i;i tl _IB Appr_. 45 Appr_. 95 16 _IB Approx. 100 Approx.
  • Page 31 Thissection explainspreparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camerafracorderand battery. Setting Up the DVD HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER _IJse_t your ri_lt h_id from _he bottom of I)VD _,-_deo camera/recorder i_ut your hand i_1a posit ti.ln where :¢ou carl eas_y operate Adjust t_le le_lg-_hi.l_'h_tid strap so that the I)VI ) "¢ideo c_meraiceci.lcd bu_o_l _¥JtlI }'OUr thumb, Note:...
  • Page 32: Attaching Shoulder

    ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHING LENS CAP I Attach the shooter end of ]ens ca[J str_xlg _o t_Je lens _ll), Attach t_]e lo{_ger end of lens cap string to t_]e a_tachment _o]e of ])_1] video camera/ !'eco!'(|_t. I_usf]tile both] sides of cap irtw'a_ over th_ lens, Note: •...
  • Page 33: Inserting Battery Into Remote Control

    _epl_o_ tho b_t_ery, REMOTE CONTROL Wlhile pLishil_fi ba_rl _topp_ r NOte: • Rebla_ the bat'_ et with _ Hitachi r_ _xell, Sony, P_na$oni¢, _ny_, DL2025, Use of _nother b_tle_ may present _ riskof fire TI_EikT_EN or _blo_io_, • I_isbose of barry DI_ASSEblBLE DO _of dispose of in fire.
  • Page 34 OUsing Remote Control Poir_t t_Jeret_ote coIitro] to t_Jeinfrared re_:eiveron tile 13_tI)video c_n_rairecorder. l%e remote _:o_trol]able distarlce is u_ to 1_ fee_ (5 m). h_francd receiver Note: • W_lei_ tJsi13_ t_l$ romo|$ coital, irff_red receiver o_ DV[3 video canlerMrec_er expo_e_ to dire_ sLinli_ht or _ irff_red receiver is subject to li_j_ s_nger irff_red light from remote control, the DV[3 video c_me_re_rd_r...
  • Page 35 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR If you operi the I,C.l_rrlOzfitor, y ou cati mor_ttor subject image on the I,CD screen. 10peri the I,Cl_ rnordior. The _,CI) monitor has a poriiori where you cati f_rlger. f _iger ]look your Hook tile tile rnordion ORange where the LCD monitor can be moved...
  • Page 36 CLOSING LCD MONITOR Be{bre closing _le I .CI ) tT_ordtor, be stare to reset it at right _lgles _o _he _)VI} rid eo camerairecorOer, Replace *he LCI) monitor c_r_mra/recorder wJ*h tile LCD screen {hcir_g _rI'¢*'_r d tlrlt_l a click is ?leard, Note: •...
  • Page 37 SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the curr_r_t d ut_ arid time so thut th_ date and tim_you muke u r_cording can be recorded co_ly. The Pollowing p rocedurecar_also b_ used to vonect th_ date and tim_you huv_ utrou¢_, _t. I Turn the I]VI) video cart_era/recorder 2 Press the MEN U button.
  • Page 38 CHANGING DISPLAY You can select orleof three date display f¢.lrt_ats: t _ont_l/dayiyear, da): Associated with the selected date displa3; the tittle display fbl_nat will also char_ge as fo]lows: M!D_{ DIMP{ Y/MID Press tile MENU button, The ]r]enu screen will appear, 2 Use thejovst [ck to choose "I)ateM,._de °...
  • Page 39 Setting Up the Battery The D Z-BP14S batt(!ry provid(!d with this DVD video camomirecotzfer has not bce¢_char,qcd at purchase time: Charge it befo_ usir_ the DVD video cemera/_oorder. Note: • Be sate to ase the DZ-_F'148, DZ-BP14SW ba_ri_ ¢oald cause the [3_2 E) video came_recorder •...
  • Page 40 /I) Battery charged Yoa can f_rldi.l u t t_lecharged status of'batteP¢,by cSeckJxlgtile CHARC P _xldicatoro_ AC adapter/charger" t_i_ ! ! _ iili _ _ _ _i___ _i! i_ !!_ ;_! l _i_ ¸! e__E :i_ai_ During charge Note: See _Tro_bleshootr_g _ on pa£e 172 whel_ the CHARGE eReference for time required to charge battery (at approx, 25_C): Approx.
  • Page 41 18_ rain approx 180 rain When using LCD ncnitcr approx 135 rain approx 130 rain _PGM"_ Whsn using vLm_d_lld_r When using LCD ncnitcr For DZ-MV580A _IRA _I When using vLm_.,'finder _pprox 130 rain When using LCO n_nit_r approx 110 rain :INE Whsn using...
  • Page 42 BATTERY REMAINING WhezI the battery isused to power the ])V I)video caJrlerairecorder, tile battery remairfing level @pears in the vtewl_lder or oil the I,CI) screeIi as follows: Fa[ly cha_ed Note: The remaiMng level indfc_or =_" for _ shorter pedotL EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately video eamerafrecorder: "[he battery...
  • Page 43: Using Dvd Video Camera/Recorder With Ac Adaptei_Tcharger

    USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER t ksrecommended t]_t yo u use tile AC ada_ter/cha_ger household AC outle_ when you per fi.lrm sett [rigs on JL play back or edit JJ rl,_ges, or use J_it_doI.lrs. Note: Beslateto L_se the specifie_ AC a_apiegcJ_ar_er (DZ_ACS_I) t o powerihe _JD vi_eocamer"o/recorder. Usim_ oiherAC adapter/c_ar_e_ c_uld causeelectric shock: o r resultim_ fre, Conneg_ the power cable _o AC adatJter/ cringer.
  • Page 44 Inserting and Removing INSERTING DISC '1 Press down the I)_SC F,_F, CT btt_or* once and release it, A few red, hems 'after the ACCESS/PC i_dicator b] treks,t}_ecover of disc ixtsertior* block will oper_s/Jg?_tl> 2 ce ,dy ope,* the cover by h_ld ur*tJlit stops. 3 k_sert the disc, {nRound I)VI) Ho]der, {nto the disc guide ur_til it stops.
  • Page 45 Note: * Disc e._I i ll70t _e tinsel _EKIOr rI_mc_,'_ L,iiTle$__'tchar_ed barry or AC _dal_erlehar_er is con aeotag 1_ the DVD video CallleF_c_r_e_ , If a _ischar_ed bakery is _sed, the dfs¢ cal_not I_e il_$erted or renloved: C_m_eot a Charge_ i3a_e rg orAC _daptericharger _ the [:Tv_D video c_me_ire_rde_ * See page _ _r how [o set disc in _O_l_d DVD Holde_...
  • Page 46 REMOVING DISC 1 Set tile power switch to "1_0_'_3_ OF}<_ to turri tile I)VD video caTnerai recorder off, 2 I_ressdowrithe I)ISC ?:JggI buttori once and release it. [r] a ]nettler]t, tile cover of disc irisert[ozl block will open slight]): 3 CerJflyopezlthe cover unt_ it stops.
  • Page 47 Inserting and Removing 1 Tuz_l tile I]VD video camera/recorder 2 Open the cover of card insertkm b]ock, 3 InsertLag Card: Insert ca_J with its termin'_] inward until it locks. Card off, RemovJxlg Card: ]_ls]l the (_erl_erof (_ard edge. Tile cared wi]l come out so t_lat it c_l be he]d by fir_gers, €'1' Close tile cover...
  • Page 48: On And Off

    This s ec_ot_ f_:plains about t_cotdit_g cBm6r_ltvgcot1_ Basic Handling TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER W_ffle holding do_l the gray button of power switch, set the switch according recording far,crOon: P_wor ON status Duririg playback, set tile power VII )EO _or "_ PHOTO"...
  • Page 49 Recording Movie Before You _,_^"f3 * IrTs_rt a roc._rdablo ACCESSIPC F'res$ii_g F_EC rndi_or once will Star_ re_ling; pre_i_ once again will to mporarily stop re_ling. 1 Tu:_ t) e I]VD _mrt era/recorder Set the power switch to "l_ V] I] EO" "_oturn the DV]) video cmnerairecorder Alter the ACCESS/PC i_dicator...
  • Page 50 Recording Stills t, t ete: Recordk_ of still images is po_ibi¢ ai_tJc_rd. ACCESS/PC iedic_lor Pc_er *witch 1 Tu_l t21e DVI) car_iera/recorder When tusing DVI}-RAM Set tile _ower switch to "LJ PHOTO", _Vliezl tksing card: Set tile _ower switch to "_ After t2_eACCESS indicator tile subsequent operation: 2 Check t2_e subject on tile screeri (view_ind er or...
  • Page 51: For Backlight

    Compensating Tfle backl_gflt correctioxl k:orl w_l] at_pear, Not_: • Pr@s_rngthe _LC i_Li_n wrll _It@rn_|e be_veen backligh| se_ing between on _nd off. • The bac_.{i_ht se_i_l wil{ automaticafly returr_to "of_ when the Ct!l_ video _r_er_,reco_er for Backlight i_ t_me_ Off. mmaimammm...
  • Page 52: Display Dur

    On-Screen Vudous types of lrfformation INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the {_e:,'tpage for dermis. Information will appeur lr_ the viewfi/tder The above screet_ is _n ex3mp{e fQ r ex]_lat_atJot_: I1 is dif_ret_t from the actual displa't. or o/_ the L CD screen dudr_g r(_cot_#_tg.
  • Page 53 I. Recording mode (K 49, 58, 88) : Mov_ : IZ,_tum_ bqmt sl;t_ (fie_d) 2. ProgramAE (only hlmovlerecordlngmode) _.0a) No disp]a); Au|o : Spo_tv : SpolLt_h_ : S_i_d & Snow : I,ow _,ig_ _%iie balance (P.Ol) No display: Au|o : Sel ¢,_t : Outdoor : Indoor]...
  • Page 54 15. Movie rec_rdhtg qtt_ty _only when using disc) _._6) XTRA : I_i qu_lltly (tlrfiy when I,FCM : i_[ _ludio qualiiy I)VI)-R dia:) I(INE : IItgh qualiiy S'II) : $_alld_lid Still recording qu_li_ (only when using card) (P.97) FINE : I {igh quali_y NOR]V_ : Sta_ldaid qu_t]_ty : Numl_' of z_o_]al)le _lil_ _...
  • Page 55 $Display when recording an image of yourself When _ci.l_irlg with the I,CI) screen faciIig tile stone direction the o_eratirlg status wJl] appe_, will blirLk wllen the battery has Mmost rio _m_ning l_le foEowiIig operatirlg statu_ irldicator rne_age to Llser,_[he rne_age c_l be checked wheri returning morfitor [80 _to the ori#nal...
  • Page 56 Zooming If you corltJrlae to hold the xootzi ]ever orl the "T" corlt_l sid e with I)tg. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoorrl will be activated midway o_£k:_ 18-power ks exceeded optk:_ 10-power is exceeded You carl zoom u_ to 500_pewer up to 240-power or_ I)Z-MV580A.
  • Page 57: Macro Recording

    MACRO RECORDING U se tile macro func_k.ln w?lerl reci.lrdirlg a srrl_l object from close_ up p os_t _on: You c_l shoot the subject as close as approximately _3/I 8" (2 crr(l from t2_e lens surface, magnif)'tng 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder subject, arid press down the z_ i.lm letter to _W"...
  • Page 58: Playing Back

    Playing Back BeforeYou Begin PLAYING BACK 1 i_r_s i).jl i btltto_l ili t]le recordblg The I_VI ) video camera/recorder playback tz_ode, axial the scene you ?_ave recorded last will be played back, (_or "scene", see P. _05 and "Terrr_nology", When playback is f_xtis?_ed, the DVI_ video carnerairecorder will enter the _aase...
  • Page 59: Search Playback Of Movie

    PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To furlctiori I._ _ . _1) or Disc Navigafton _rl_iorl (E [05) toplaybackfromthestar_ofdisc or c_rd, SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ])udrlg playback, fdt the joystick to fight or left hold it; Search playback wi_ start, Hold to right : Scenes will be visually...
  • Page 60 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE I_urirlg playback, tilt the joystick locate tile start of desired lilt dowIi o:lce -re ski_ to tlle fJJ_St _ rlage i.l f the scene fi.llli.lwixlg tile i.lIle being _layed playback, lilt up once qo return to the Fwst irrmge of tile scezle being played back, arid start playback.
  • Page 61 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) Press the Mb_NU but_orl dur_rlg playback, 2 C?,ooset ,eoptto,lipO ,t you,,vmlt to go tel. arid ther_ pre_ tile I_/11 buttom eSpecifying the point to view I Choose "Speci_ "° m step 2 above, arid theri press t]le I_/11 I)U_OII, The screen fbr spec_;_rlg the point to go to will...
  • Page 62 On-Screen Information INFORMATION DISPLAY Vat ti.lus types of iriforrnat kin ori _ ci.lrdirig wJE be super_rn_osed ori playback _nage you are viewing, NOdisplay eSwitching the information display mode I_e_s tile DISPLAY buttori: You carl switeh the displ_ mode of ori-scree_J i_Jfo_TrJatJori. When using diet: Recordingmc_3e .
  • Page 63: Of Quick Mada

    Checking Flow The lOllOwing two on-screen menu modes are avaitablc with this DVD video camot_trecot_or: • Quick mo4_o: TOdisplay only the fundamental • Advenced mode: TOdisplay all menu tk!ms for exports (P.87) Set tl e Q U[(_,K M O] )1', sw tcl to _ ],CD mi.lrfitor, pre_ the MEN U button: On3y the fu_ldamental...
  • Page 64 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: The fI.lllov¢_]g shows the mer_u whet1 I_VI_-I_,I 1he details c.lf e _ch f_]_.fLon &r8 desoribed orl the pages sh owiI]g the AdvaI]ced eRecord Functions Setup eDate Setup elnitial Setup dis(_ is beirlg used: (P_ 37) mode: Se_ e_c_l _fe_eri_ page.
  • Page 65 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): "l_l_ fo]low_rlg s]II.l_,¢s_he rrl_nU wh_rl I)VD-RAM rh_ detai_ of _ac_l fur_on are de.scr tbed on page_ s?_ow'_lg th_ Adva_c_d eRecord Functions Setup ODate Setup Olnitial Setup Note: NOpho|o can be recorcJe_on DV_-_ disc, dT_cis beirl_ u_d: (I_ 3 7) I_lli_l...
  • Page 66 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO {CARD): Th_ d _t_i/s o_"_ach f_lct_or_ _ _age. ORecord Functions Setup • Date Setu p described or_ pa_ _l_w_lg th_ Advanced mode: See _ach _fe_Iice _R 37) IImu. I_m=l (F_ 97 ,,, , I10,,,,I {R 9_...
  • Page 67 elnitial Setup (R 103)
  • Page 68 • Set t/"e QOICK _OI)E sWJTcl to _ o_I _he I,C13 t_lorlito_, pre_ the MENU bu_orz: The merzu of Qatck t_zode will appear, Orflv the fu_ldar_ientM rnerlu J_err_ w_l a_pear o_ wli_e?_ tile cursor _s_os_ozled Set _le QUICK MOI_P switch _o _ 2 Press tile DISC NAV[GAnON FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): "[he details oYeach ftz_et_ori ace described...
  • Page 69 /)Disc /)Others FLOW OF QUICK MODE 131ede'_Ll_ 0_" each _:ar_c_ti.lIi _'e de_er tbed i.ln[_age__l_owir_gt_leA@_'ancedt_ode: See eac]l referer_ce p_ge,, /)Disc /)Others Note: Themon_i_m"Cap_cf_"or=Fii_lizeDi$_ I 01h=rt (WITH DVD-R DISC): (R 134_ (F_ 137) IOl_lrt wfllno|ap_arwith_n3[ized_¢D-Rd_¢. | Id...
  • Page 70 FLOW OF QUICK Th_ d_tai_ _ach_r_o_acedescr_bed page. MODE (WITH CARD): o_ pag_ _w_lg_l_Adv_ced (R _11) mode;See _achce_eceI_e...
  • Page 71 Manually Focusing FOCUSING DURING RECORDING No:_aL],¢, _he I )V] ) video c_nera/_ci.l_ aL_or_r_ually focus a sL_bje_, depending Focusing range • O_ T (tele) s_de a_pri.lxkx_ately • Or_ W (w_de) s_de: approxirt_ately 1 Press the FOCUS btttto_ dt_xlg Pressth_zoom]_ver dow_o goorrl _l oli Sl_ect. u,e,)_e _,_÷_ bu_toz_s _o adjtts_ t_e focus, wh_le V[ewir_g _he it_age _xl_he vJewfinder...
  • Page 72 Marlual]y _bcus the follow,rig "ov'oooo'_'y _ir_ o_ it Object behind objects, which _n_y t_ot be aumt_a_[cally l _@_1 _'oo,_oot,,o_t._. which _l[_ro_or emits slrol_ Night vfe_v droplet, _b_used (see page 7_); ar_ f_r an_ aear _t the s_me _me Da_ o_e_...
  • Page 73 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure) Tho DVD vk_eo _mot*_[t_cordor I_resst2_eEXPOSU I_Ebutton dtwJng record_zlg. T_e eX_JOStL_ izldtc_or will 2 Use the (9 (_ huttoz_s to adjust _he ex£Josure, wh_le view_x_g the itx_agei_ the vJewfi_d er or o_ the LCD screen. of Image Usuatty _djusts ttt¢...
  • Page 74 Using Full Auto Pressing the FULL AUTO buttol_ will fully automate tit(! _*rrler_ fur_utior_s. 1 Press tile !"UI.I, AUTO buttor_, "FU I,I, AUTO" will be displayed camera/recorder of DVD video segOllOS. The fb/lowi_*g settings Backlight compensation Focus ExposL._ Program AE WhiLe balan¢8 MIC.Filisr Function...
  • Page 75 AJw_y8 orrils regardless brightness Unusable on ])Z-MV550A, Flash (for DZ-MV580A) on page 157. Note: t]_at you use tile • Howe,_e r, tJark 8_bje_'_ may not be in clear fo¢_$ even if the Vi_ec Flash is LmetJ. I1is recommen_etJ light a _Libject wl_en recer_ieg in a dark place.
  • Page 76 USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Cor_r_ect external microphone c_mera/reco_er. Clearer soux_d can be recor_Jed. Tom on the switc]_ on ex-tem'_ microphone recording, ?or details on external Note: • Depending oa theshape of its plug, an e:_nn_l microphoae ¢_nnot be ph_gged i_, whilethe c_b[eisI_ plugged in theAV/8 ii_pLiffo_tp_| termin_l.
  • Page 77 Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use _he provided AV/S inputiou_pu_ cable to ci.lIme_ tile DVI] video camera/red, order to a TV a_ follows: AV!S k_pLd/output cable_ pr_ided) "If your TV h3s aln S-VIDEO ilnpLit l ack, you _n Note: •...
  • Page 78 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN Tutti t_e _[Vorl _r_dset t_e _rlpu_ selector to "VCR" w_fichever _tppl_cable _deo irlput, Refer to the _[V _rlst_uct_ori tx_arlual fbr how _o switch _he YV _rlput. 2 Tutti t_e DVI) video card,era/recorder The iltlL_ge t]mt tile I)V]) recorder _s see_r_g will...
  • Page 79 Playback on DVD PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC Yt)u c_n use u DVD video _cotvJ_r (s_ _lbrt_tinol_._W, to play back 8 urn DVD-P_M dl_c._ nv_'ordcd on this DVD video uaincndnv_'oFJc_ 1 Remove the disc from Rou:_d DVI) Eolder. 2 Insert the disc i:_t_ t_e I)VI) video recorder/ player and play it back.
  • Page 80 PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 1 _xl_ize a recorded ])Vl_-i_ You need to firlal_e a dTsc to pl_y player: I)VI) See page No further d_ta car_ be recorded disc, Note: U*e 6_is I_gD vMeo cameo'recorder 17VI_-R disc rm_le_ ot_ the I_,/1_ video c_me_' re¢or?J_r.
  • Page 81 I)VI) Holder dirt on disk. 2 W_tliout touchir_g the recordirlgipl_ybacl_ surface,hold _ld ceIiter hole to re_r]ove SIDE A mark € "It € U_tn _)0 _. Round from l_ourld I_VI_ or drive for PC, etc, which made by Hitachi the discedge...
  • Page 82 REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 10tJe_ SII)E A of t_e Round I)VH Holder, arid replace the disc ir_ tile holder with t_e S]I)E A mark or label surface facir_g up, takLng care not to touch t_le disc surf_tce. O_'EN mar Sl_EAma_ksibeo__ Label sLir_o_ WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF...
  • Page 83 Recording (Dubbing) • Bedford cormoo_tirt_ thi_ DVD v[d¢_o camer',d_corder sum to turn both dtavicos off. Before You Begin • Insort a tvcordablta drscor _rd* in this DVD'ddtao camoraitvcord_r (_oo R 25, 28). " Onlyphot¢_ call ber_r_ed: NO video can berecorded. RECORDING (DUBBING) Youc_r_record idub) _mages from other video devices to d_scor c_rd _ltlfis I]V] ) "¢id eo ca_nerairecorder.
  • Page 84 • If _0_ oper_ _e l_7,t D video _rner_'reco_er ¢onne_ed to anotheraevice, al_ recorderfro m AC oLitlet Lisi_g _ e AC _dap_ric_ar_en • If y oLi _ _ Hit_¢hiVCl_, i :willi_e control p_de_ wi_ t_e I_E) video _mer_nec_rde_ Whe_ re_rding an im_e flon_ _ Hi_¢_iVCI_, ¢_i_ge t_e nemo|e controlcode of t_e VCI_ to ot_ert_ai_ _VCI-__.
  • Page 85 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record (flub) ]fringes from other video c_neras Use tile AV/S i_p at ii.lutp at cable (provided) video camera, • Oinly photos can be recorcJecJ: NO video c_n be re_rdecJ. oaipaijack TOS-VIDEOoaipaijack The AV/8 inpvlioutput _ble provfdedwithibisDVD video ¢_mera#e_rder ¢_a be directly eon=_i_ "2: If the vicJeo _ mer_ to 13e _n_e_ed...
  • Page 86 RECORDING {DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You car record (dub) ir_mges played tkJe Avis LI _ut, Olitput cable video device as shw, vn [r_ t_e fblJow]ng • f_the_ide_deV1cet_i_e_n_ec`Ledh_sa_Svi_je_fnp_[ack_ucanc_ne_i:|_the_d_vide_me_ Peco_t. 1 Press the DISC NA_ [GAFION button. 2 Select a scer_e to be played back. bLIttO_l Orl tfiL':;DVI) Press the playback p/ll)
  • Page 87 This section explains abo_ va.dousse#_ngs to further exter_J_he USetUIneASof_his DVO video camera/ recot_Je_. Checking Flow The lO#Owing two on-screen menu modes are ave#able with this DVD v:doo camoratrecor_or: • Quick mo4_o: TOdisplay e:#y the fu¢_dumo¢_talmenu items for first timers (R63) •...
  • Page 88 /)Flow of Normal Refer to page _xld_c_ted f or details of eachfuncHo_l, Camera Functions Setup ProgTat_ AE I._:90) WhJ_e b_ar_ce _1 _,91) F,[S.1 (1_93) I_g_t,_l zoot_ (E 56) ]_:9 .3 (E 94) "1: Displayed ol_ DT-I_V580i\ stat_s. • 2: Dis_[aye_ ol_ly i_ "i_ VIDEO" slalus, •...
  • Page 89 You cat_ use t_le joystick on I)VI ) video d esig%ate t)lem. Press the MENU) bLi_on. MENU Tilt do,vrl Note: • Preying the MENU but_o_d_lring r_cw)rding will _oiw_rk. • T_e me_ screel_ will disappear when it is lef_ for appr_, •...
  • Page 90 Setting Up Camera BeforeYou Begin SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVI_ video camera/recorder detects tile status of subject arid surrotmdir_g situation aid records tile optimum choose the inode tO match therecording SI']OOt i1"]g corlditiorIs, clearer iJrlages will be recorded, 1 Press...
  • Page 91 ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) "l_li5 ])VI_ "¢ide_ camera/recorder _djusts the color of:'subject, C?_a_ge tile w_tite ba3ance setting depending on the recordirIg coriditJons, _uto Whii8 balan_ always autorhatio<_lly _ id]_lsl_ You c_'_n manually ad_u_i white balanc_ 1o maleh lh_ lighl sourc8 or silualion (E92) Outdoor To recor_ in_ne w_ather...
  • Page 92 eSetting white balance manually 2 Press the MFNUbu_otL choose "Wldte I_aL", "Set", a_d the_ press the Hold I_/11 |J_e_ed _z_til [ change_ from bli_l_ng to a steady light, When the the "_" _" it_dicator light% the _nd_cator white b'd]_i_ Setthig w]l] be co]rl£;[ete.
  • Page 93 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When yott use zoom to record a rtlag'7_ f_efl subject irtlage, it will correc'c ft07,7,ir]ess]rltile recorded 1 Press tile MEN U btt_orl, dloose "E[S" orl t_e **Ca_nera DUrl_toI)s Setup °t_ieI_u scree:], aid tlle_ pre_ tile I._/11 buttori.
  • Page 94 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE 06:9 MODE) If you ,,'Jew the _nages recorded _rr_ge will be wider thazl the _rlages recorded on left axed right (trl dotted l_rlesl, "16:9 Off" spe¢i_ed (aspect ralio 4:3) Press the MF, NU buttot_, choose "£6:9" Orlthe "Camera Se'_u_ Ftl_I_'tJorls °...
  • Page 95 Note: • The I(_:g s e_ng wrll be kept eve_ _fcer the [PIE) vrdeo_merairec_rder is hJr_edoff. • T_e Dz_r_Iv550AtJoesno_have the 16:gse_i_9. T_e 1(_:g s etUng _ be used w_ei_ rec_rdi_l movies on DVE)_RAI_ (_is_: It isi_o{ ¢ ompaUble withstill rece_ii_, reco_rjii_g Of ex_r_al inputor recording On I3VE)_I_ (_is_, •...
  • Page 96 Setting Up Record SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose tile movie qua]ity I Press t_]e M FN U buttot_, choose _WIDKO Mode" Orlthe _2_ecord _uIictio_]s _etLIp" _TleUU Scr_rl, and _li_Ii prt_ss _he I_/11 button. 2 Choose the desired tiuaUt3, mode, arid then pre_ tile I1_111 b U_O_], 3 Press tile MENU buttor] to e_d t_]e sett_zlg.
  • Page 97 BlockJ_ke r_se tx_¢ _p_ear ir_ recorded recordk_g cor_ditior_s listed h_low: Pan the DVD video ctvnerair_corder r_oTse TslLkely _o appear ir_ the "S_IY'}: • If there is a co_rl_lk:ated _attem ) If t_le I]V]) V'Ldeo card,era/recorder " If subject is tx_ovir_g rapidly e_¢er] when tile I)V]) video ctvr]erairecorder (Image when block-{ike noise o¢¢_) SWITCHING...
  • Page 98 CAMERA LIs_mllyselect lhis optiom LINE To irTpui image troth anoiher device S LINE* ToirTp_iS-VlDEOsignalrrornanoiherd_,'ic8 * Displayed o_ DZ-MV580A choose "lriput Source" on the "Record }_uIictior]_ Setzlp" me_itt Screen, and _heIi press barton. "llIe _/11 2 Choose "1,IN E", and the_ press tile _/11 blzt_oli,...
  • Page 99 SELF-TIMER YOLIca_ rt_cord p_]otos u_i_g tht_ _e_Ltimer _lr]CtJo_L as wit_] or_|ir_¢ 2 Sele_ "0[_"_ a_d the[_ press the I_/11 buXom'l, Th_ se]f-timer wJl] be set, Press the MbNU button to end the settirJg, 8elgtinler r_rdi_g -- o_, _amera_, P_ess t_JeREC b_tto_t, "[he record£_g indicator at the £"r o x_t of I)VI)
  • Page 100 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF {OSD OUTPUT} If you co rmect this I)VI_ offthe o{>scree_ i{_forr_m_tozl 1 Pressthe MEN U but_o{_ choose"OSD output _on _he *'Recocd I_uncl:io_s Setup" menu screen, and thezl press tile kill bu_o{i, 2 c ,oose o,1-oroe- bu_o{i, _0_"...
  • Page 101 LCD Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN {BRIGHTNESS) Press the MIeN U bu_orl, choose _'Brightrle_ _ on the _,CI_ Setup" zner_u the I_/11 humors, The bcJg_ltIless adjus_rlerl_ bar will ap_ear Orl the screeIi, 2 Use the joystick _br adjust_r_erl_. Ti]% %o left :The screer_ b_co_r]_s dirrzn_r...
  • Page 102 Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) I_ressthe MI",NU bu_or;, choose "l_eep" or; the "_r;Jt[_ Setup"_nena screen, and then press the _/11 button. TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER (POWER SAVE) I_resstheMl",NUbut'_orl, choose "_ o_,_'el" Sil_._e" Oil the"_r_tL_ SetL_p" menL_ screen, and then press the _/11 button.
  • Page 103 TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF {RECORD LED) You carl switch off'the _co_Jirig recordi_]g. I_rdi_g CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE) You carl chatige tile ]ar]guage used to display l_le fo]lowtr_g shows t_at Erlg/is?_ is chatiged Select "Prarl_;ars_, _uid the_ pre_ tile I_/11 buttori.
  • Page 104 RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You carl restore meIm sett _lgs to d ef_ults (]rntMl settirigs at the factory (1_. 1 8 [)). _ ore, however, that t_le date/time w_l] :_ot be reset.) 1 I_ress the M F.NU butto_l, choose _'l_eSet"...
  • Page 105 Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING Hksc Navigation ks a tool fbr editing Here is an exp]anatkm on '%eerie" and "progr_n Nav[gat]ori function. 1"he screens in this _xtstruct]on marlttal are basically those that will appear wf_en I]VI]-]_M Some items will riot appear when HVD-R dksc orc'oz'd ks _lsed, but the operation •...
  • Page 106 • The b_d_ro_l_d c010rOf s_reer_ _IIO_G_'ou to iden_fy whether discoOr_rd i_ _ s_ec_ o _ t_is _D - P_rple: W_len disc is__s_ecL - _e_: When c_rd i_ _ed. • _r_s_il_ t_e [_1_1_1_.¥ bLl_l_ will display the _infj C_|_'_ime of t_le _c_ne On whi_l t_le _Lir_or i_ placed in t_e sp_ for ope_fin_ guide.
  • Page 107 PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION joystick to select t_e deos k_ d sce_e. The selected scene w_ll be framed: _'(_uJ_or ° . ® U'_ O"Down Left or blight eWhen playback ends: l]le D_D vkteo c_nerai recorder _,¥Jl] ezt_er playback...
  • Page 108 SELECTING MULTIPLE 1 Press tile DISC. NAVIGATION 2 Use _he joystick to select the desired 3 Press tile SEI,ECF hu_ton o{_ce: The selected scene will be flamed yel]ox_ SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION use t_lejoysttck to select the desired scene, 0 t-lo]d dowzl the SEI ,EC'[...
  • Page 109 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION -r]l_ i)T_c N av-_gat_on t_ode ,wiLl "allow a varie_ OBlation of scenes drdl_l / E_itirTgof scenes IBal/ Scene iriforrrmtion 2sptsy 3h_nging tiile 3rsation of ptsy lisl Disc or Card iniCi_dizaliorT Copy fromdisc to card drdlBIIB / Disc _nalization Rspee[i play drdl_ll_ _r-_ll...
  • Page 110 UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU buttI.ln ori the Disc Navigat tozl screen: The merlu street,s server,s for d_sc and card will ap_e_r. See pages 87-89 and 206 _br how to irlter_t R_f_r t(_pages _ndicatad f_r _eta_ts of settirlgs. OWhen using DVD-R disc _c_ne SeleCt...
  • Page 111 Scene DELETING SCENES (DELETE) YOLI ffl_y w_it to delete u{tw_fflted Scenes on I)VI)-R disc cannot be deleted, 1 Press I)_SC NAVIGATION Select scene to be deleted, Press MENU button. 4 c Joose "Delete _ ontfJe "_(_eIIe" ITleIIU SC.1_eII, arid then press batten.
  • Page 112 OEditing using submenu _res_ tile 1%IENU buttoIihef_.lre pre_sirlg the _/11 batto_ irl _te_ 5 (Seepage H _) l_le _ubmer_u will appear E_Jt ... To restore the ]]_sc NavigaCio_ screexl Edit--_ t------ I_e]ete ... To delete selected Select mr-.--- St'ar't _Cu rreIit, .. To select _ce_es frort_ t)le start t_ t_e _Ile that the car_r t----- All ...
  • Page 113 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS Norrua/ly, the first ir_ge of the recorded [t_ttge of the scer_etbr thut_b_lat[1, [f'yott set avivid irrlage to thtu nb_lail, you can know whaQ;i.l _1 record ed from a glance at the Disc Navigatio_ Press the I)[SC NAVIGATION Select the thturlbrl_l of the seethe to be ch_ged.
  • Page 114 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES {EDIT - SKIP) You ca{i specify "Skip"t_.lrscenes you d_ riot want to play back:The selected s ce_les wJl] be slopped. 1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION Select the scer_e to be sNpped. Press tile MENU buttorL _fyou war_t to change tile scerie to be skipped, you can C]l_fflge it On t)]TSSCreen], After sNp sert[rlg, tile "Set Skip"...
  • Page 115 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY You cat_add fad_rlgto t_lebegirm_rlg There are t]tree types of spet.ial effet:ts: Fade OL_t Fa_e In White: F_tJes in from whRe screen F_tJes out te white screea 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Select the scene for addLag special effects, Press the MENU button.
  • Page 116 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you ?lave recorded rlmrlerous short scerles, cornbi_lirlg ttlem wLll be _hci]itated by the use of Disc Nav_gatiori, Be sure to se]ect corlsectltive _sspeckled. 0 _. 1 38} Stfils carmot be combi_led. 1 Press the D]SC NAVIGATION 2 Select tile corlsecttfive cornbi_ed, Press the MENU btt_ori,...
  • Page 117 DIVIDING MOVIES {EDIT - DIVIDE) YOU can divide a scene into two fo delete u_Jxiecessary [JortJo_i of sce_ie, Press DISC NAVIGATION Selec_t tile scene to be divided, Press MENU button. 4 cfJoose, 'scex,e", "Edit°, *_I ) ivide" thezl IJress tile I_/11 bu'_or], 5 T_le _'Divide Scene"...
  • Page 118 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD {COPY) Set _he power switch to ,,laaVII)EO _ Or "L_ PHO'[O", 2 Press tile D_SC NAVIGATION select tl_e still to be copied, Press tile MENU button, Choose "Copy ° orl the scr_er], "_ceIIe" tTIeIlu arid t_]erl preoss t_]e I_/11 button,...
  • Page 119 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You carl lock each photo recorded ori card so that tt will not be deleted I settke power switc?l to "L_ I_HO_OL Press the I)[SC NA_t [GATION butti.lIL Sele_ tile scene to be li.lcked, Press the MENU button. 5 Cfloose _,ock _ on the...
  • Page 120 DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF) You taxi use ])POF _o set prir_t ir_brmation, wi]l be _le to use _t on a system Note: D_OF slan0s _or digital prinl order _rmm. 1 Set the power sw_tch Press the DISC NAV_GAHON Select t_e scene to which I]POF is to be set.
  • Page 121 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) YO_Icall USe t]_s'_elect" f uilc_[i.in -r]lis fLint'_[i.ln T_USefu] when t_]ere are ill_ n efoli_ _ct_nes, '1 Press the I)[SG NAVIGATION Selec_ the first scene to be selected. 3 Press the MENU button. 4C_]oose "Select" onthe "Scene"menu cun_nt wll be s_=_.
  • Page 122 DISPLAYING INFORMATION You carl di_l_y various speciat effects arid rrlOV_e qual_¢ 1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION 2 Seteettheseenewhoseirffcrmat[onycawishto kr_ow. 3 Press tile M_NU buttorL 4 c],,.,,.,se "sce ,e". "l)etai]", I_/ll buttorl, det_Lled irff_._nn_tiori appear. iWlhoa =JSfag d fsc) "_ No[displayed_thDVD_di*_. Maynot_ppeargt.* _oed*d ce_ dc_*not comply _th DCI_ "3 Nf_m_r...
  • Page 123 Program SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL Since the sce_Jes recorded i.lIi thTs I)VI) recording date, select[r_g a program Pre_s tile I)[SC NAVIGATION Pre_s tile MENU button. c?,oose _'Switch _ on tile scree_, axed the_ press the _/11 butIo_, Select the pcogran_to be drspl_;ed, and thez_ press the _/IIbttttolI,...
  • Page 124 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You car_ play back only t_le selected 1 Press tile DISC NAV[GAFION Press tile MENU button, C_,oo,e "Pl_y" orlt_le _l_go_ralll " tTIeIILI screen, and thexlpress the b/ll button. CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM "[he recordi_g date/time has initially been attached to _r_yiJcog-ra_i. You ca_i c]mr_getile recording date/time to any desired Utle, 1 Press tile DISC NAV[GAFION Press tile MENU button,...
  • Page 125 6 After er_terir_g the tit]e, _loose _P_iter __ffld t_erl press the I_/11 but_o_, appear:C]_i.li.lse "YES', arid then press the _[11 C_]OOSe "Nf,) _ tO C_ffl(_l d_r_gir_g of t_e tit] e, After Yes or No serving, t_e I)Jsc screen of t2_e se]ected t_rogram NOto: •...
  • Page 126 Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You car_ create a play list Orltide DVI] video recorded scenes. Sirlce the pl_; list is not created by copyJrlg data, you wJ U consu me ]title of the disk capacJ_; by _rlakirlg a play list. Or_ the other har_d, delet]rlg scenes on play ]ist will r_ot increase for recordklg.
  • Page 127 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST {SWITCH) Select t_le densk"ed one of rrlultiple appear. Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU btlttorl. 3 c ,oose "Play_ ,ist _mt_nu screen, and the_ press the I_/ll buttor_, /I)Editing on play list When m'ak_ng se'_t_ngs or_play list, such as changing tJ'Re,settir_g skip, adding...
  • Page 128 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION Press the MENU bu_tori, c_,oose "Edit" ori the I_]ayl .ist _ rtlenu screelI, and t_erl _re.ss t_e I_/11 buttori. 4 use t,ie l_st select screen to select the _Jl_;...
  • Page 129 DELETING SCENES FROM 1 Pressthe I)_SC NAVIGATION buttl.m. I)isp/ay the ed[tirJg screeIi of t_e play list to be edited. Pelf'or ill ste_s 2-4 oil page 128. Move the cursor to the play lTst i{*lower row, [ffld pl[tce the _Llrsor Orl tile s_er_e to be deleted. ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST} Yotl _a{i use tO_e ]r]entl s_ree_...
  • Page 130 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You carl delete scenesfrown playlTst on the 1 Press tile DISC NA_ [GArlON 2 ) p]ay tile editing screen of the play list to be edited, Perform steps 2-_ Orl page [28, Move tile cursor to the play list in lower row.
  • Page 131 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You carl move scerles or]ly whet1 °Category: 1 Press t_le I)[SC NAVIGATION Press t_le MENU buttOrl. 3 c_,oose °sw_tcli o,.,. _ ,e '_Pl_y],ist" t_Iez_u screen, then press tile _/ll Select tile scene to be moved. 5 Press the MENU btlttOrl.
  • Page 132 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) 3he play l_sts_Javesefi_ nLmlbers _xlftJe order you have created them, ak.lrlgw_th the created dates/ times: You caxl charige tiffs Utle at axly time, 1 Press the D_SC NAVIGATION 2 Press the MENU bu_orL Choose "Title" on the "Play],ist" arid ft_en ;:reoss ft_e kill button.
  • Page 133 Go To TOP (END) Pre_s _le IXSC NAV [_'JATIO N button. 3 c_,oose o_op,, or "E*_d" or1 i_]e *_(_olo" me_l scret_IL _K] _l_II prt_ss the I_,III butIor_, rmmmmmmm...
  • Page 134 Disc or Card Management VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD {CAPACITY) You carl _ld out how long you w_ll be _ble to record o_ one s_de of d_sc or ori card. 1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION Press tile MENU bu_ori, C_,oose "Capacity"...
  • Page 135 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) * Bo sure.,to uso tho AC odoptortoha_or r_ccrdor for [nitializ_ltiorr.If tho DVD vidoo camcm/rc..'cordcr is fomod off Before You Begin during initialization _lnd tho [nitializ_ltJorr i s [ntorruptod, inccrroct iniU_llizotiorl will r_sult _lnd tho incorrectly irfitiolizcd disc will bc unusablo. Press tlle I)[SC NAVIGATION Press tile MENU button.
  • Page 136 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION (UPDATE CONTROL INFO,) O_scNavig_l_kln LnthTs OVD videcl camt_ra/recclrd er h_.ndles Ln_br_rlatiori orl _cenes, _u c]l a__ltu rlbrl_il, skip, fade, _rl a p_ticu]ar car_e, ca/recorde, c, _r_d then use the data ag_rl w_th _)_sc N av_g_tfon _rlthTs _ )VI) video ca_necairecordec, the Disc NaVLgatJorl may riot appear ncwtx_aLly.
  • Page 137 FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) * Be sure to use the AC adaptortoha_or rDcordor when finalizing o DVD-R d ksc.If the DVD video c.3mor-_rDcordor Before You Begin i8 turned offduting finalization and the ffnalization i8 irTtorruptod, irToorroct firTalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged, If you want to play back a DVD-R conforming to 8 cl_ DVD-R...
  • Page 138 Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY Scenes recorded on tiffs I)_¢]) video regardless of whet]ler riley are movies or stB]s, YOU carl use tile I)TSCNavigatiorl screen to switch th_s display to sYd/s oIfly or t_iovies orfly. Press tile DISC NAV[GArlON Press tile MENU btL_on, 3 Choose "Category °...
  • Page 139 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS Ifyott play back stills recorded or*a car(|, t}leI}VI) video camera/record er will enter t}le playback pause status after each sgdl is pl_¢ed back. Setti:lg Slide Show _3]ows you to cortt]nuously play back stills. Press the I)_SC NAVIGATION butto:l. 2 Press the MENU button.
  • Page 140 THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use th_ [_rovkleO _C co_]_e_ [i.lIicable to co_ect t21esof_,_'a_ o_ the CI_I_OM _otos recorcied on t2_ I_VI) v_deo carne_air_corde_ eUsing, on PC, the photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder: _¢D-P,AM 0iscor card reco_ed onthis Applicationon which JPEG riles can be used _¢D _idao camar_rece_d_r...
  • Page 141 eUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: EB,'D=RAM discrscordsd oft Origine[I IA.'D-RAIvl disc or LhisDVD vidso carherai euTolhsr DVD-RAM _isc "scordsr eUsing 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): EB,'D=RAMdiscrscords_orT BlanklA.'D-R_isc...
  • Page 142 Contents on Provided The CD-HOM supplied "torelerte the _:ontenta ot CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM i/_the GD-ROM drive of PC,, ri&_t-cdick the CD-ROM icon er_d theist2 "Ope¢__, DVDMASE3 MyDVD IJSB Acrobat Reader Although th_ CD-ROM rne[ycontain e[fol_er or fil_ oiher Lhe[r_ ihe above, they will r_oL be ne_ed on this I_'D v dee camera!recorder un ess sorr,8 spec a nslruct on s g v_r_.
  • Page 143 _rlenu, c?loose *Sonic" aid "MyI)Vl]", open t_]e elec#ordc "l)ocut_mnt" open To re_d tim above txiariua3, aWeb browser "Hitachi Explorer, Netscape set up _lyour If you C[iTiTIOt Open tile electronic manual ofMyl)V] ), consu]I #]emaker ofyo ur PC abou_ tile setup _rletiiod if.it Web browsen OUDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) •...
  • Page 144 ",dlthe prograrr ts bei_g t}]e CDd{OM procedure to display wit_] t]_s I}Vl) video camera/recorder, or I}Z_WINPC2B PC kit fbr the Hitachi PC editing kit for t_]e Hitachi UsetheWir*dowsMyComputerorExplorerto open the drive it*which the CI }-ROM is ]ocated, )ouble-c/ick the Setup,exe icon, The ",exe"...
  • Page 145 INSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows XP C]ick "O SB l)dver [_Jstal]atJorl _on the _Jst_ let screeIl, 2 The USB driver i_sta_er screen will appear: Click *US}_ ]]Ever ]I_t_ latio_]_, Click C_]eck the corltents a_id t_]enclick *OK". Click With Windows 2000/Me/98 1 C]ick "USB I)dver [_stal]aUori _on the _Jst_ler Click *US}_ I]c]ver ]_sta31atio_l_, Irlstal]attoz_ will start,...
  • Page 146 INSTALLING UDF DRIVER 7he U])P driver mustbe installedbefore ttsi_Jgt_Je dTscin I]VI] video ca.rt _era/recorder on PC, 1 Click "UI)L _ I)river I.q)'VI_-_XM I)river) k_st_tUatJo_"on t_e i_staller screen, The _nstaller street] carl be displayed procedure irl '+I)]SPI+AY[NG I:NSTALI+I",L_ SCI_:I_N" _P,144), _he driver setup screerl wJl] a£_pear: Click t_le 'q)river and ?ormatter CliCk...
  • Page 147 6 Ifyou do riot w_sh to char3ge the folder name, click _'Ne.xt ° , I... COrlfinll 7 Check tile. displaye.d conte.r3ts, a_d tf3erl click I------ Inst_latior_ will starL When installation complete., some notes w;l] appear: Check the conte.nts, _d tf_er_click *x" at the top right of w_ldow.
  • Page 148 INSTALLING DVD-MovieAIbumSE Soft,care *_I )V] )-M ovJeAlb umSF, _ Tsused to edJ_ videos that corlforrrl to _he I)VI_ video recording VR) format, axK| photos recorded 1 Click _'l)VI)-MovteA3bt_rlSE _he Jr,st_3 let screerl, The Jrlstaller screerl can be displayed procedure described in _'I)[SPI _YING _NSTAI,I,ER SCI_;PN"...
  • Page 149 6 C?_eckthe. disifl_yed cozlteris, "Next". hlst_lattoII will s_rt, ¸Proceed w_h ttle irlstallatJorl, irlst_ctior_s or_ screeIi. 7 A message veri_'_rlg w?_e_her a sho_cat to be crea_ed Orl deskti.lp will atJpear: If'you war_t _o crea_e or_e, cl_ck "Yes". If riot, c?]oose "No". Click 8 C?]oose _]e restart option,...
  • Page 150 INSTALLING MyDVD SofT,e'are "MyDVI)" is ttsed to write tile [t_a_es edited on I_VI)-Mov[eA]btur]SP 1 Click _' M yI )VD _Itstd_tion ° oil t_e _nsta3 let screen, The installer sccee_ carl be displayed u s_rlg tile described i_ "I)[SPI,AYING procedure INSTALl ,ER SCRJ_;FN " (1(144), _he screen _br ir_st_]ing My DVI) w_l al_pear: Click _'Next",...
  • Page 151 6 Click *_irJsh _ to restart the PC, histalLirig Myl]VI] 3snow complete. So_J_c S olutions Cor[Joratio_J, wldclI developed MyI)VD, recomme_Jds user registrar ion of MyDVI], izi order to o#_r ap_ro_r3ate support to custO.ler, The guide fbr user reglstratJorlw]ll MyDVI] a_pe_]F wh8[I St'r_ time, or you can d fslJ ay tt anytime by accessi_lg...
  • Page 152 Creating Recorded on DVD Usilig DVD-MovioAIbutciSE _cordod oil this DVD _#dco cumoratr_!cot_tor,foltowing the ptocodu_ [:lsert a recorded ])VI)-RAM video camera/recorder, video c_unetairecordet 2 Start I)VI)-Mov[eNbtLE_SE, itx_ages o[_ I)V])-I_M 3 Right-crick tfJe tl_urt _b:J_l from whid_ you wTsl_ _o crea_e a I)VD video on ttle I)VI)- MovieAlbumSE scree:_, _d 4The...
  • Page 153 8 Myl )VI_ will automat[c_lyst_u't, After a few mOITleI_, _ _xpOrted scene v_iH be autom_cal_ registered or_ the MyDVI_ editiTlg streeT1; Now you ca_l change the D_D menu to the desired style, change the title, etc. on tiffs editing screen. 9 CLick the Burn batton: Wr [tir]g to DVI_-I_ disc will st'a_t.
  • Page 154 4I)eleteHITACHII)VI)_I_'_MI)Z_MVS_n_Dtsk dr_ves ° , If the Yde does rJot exist, proceed step: 5 1 )elete tile _]low_lg [te_rJ_ irJ_' U rdversal Hus controllers": Hitachi I)VDCA_4 I)VD Mode USB HS k_terface USH Mass Storage Device _or DVI)CAM [frJo itetsi exists, proceed 6 Close I)evJce Manager.
  • Page 155 _'_ VI])F,O", arid use tile PC. coIlIle_r_[i.ln cable Io ci.lrlIlect [t ti.l t_le PC. Oper_ _Systern '_o_ C_._ntro]Pane], _d ther_ dick"Device Mar_ager" uxlder the _Har4ware" tab, I)e]ete HITACHI I)V])-I_M I)evice ir_ _'I)VDiC])-ROM drive". If VoLIr i_C uses WJIIdows _ 2000 ProfessionS. delete H[q_AGH[ I)V])-I_AM I)evk:e in _'l)isk drives _, IfvoLlr I_C Llses Wirldows ®, orthe file carlflot be...
  • Page 156 Cautions When Recorder by Connecting l_lote: • Do not Lise Wir_dows_ 3pplrc_tio_ to filn_lize _is¢reco_Jedo_ _i_ I_13 vicJeo c_mer"_rec_rder: Tl_e _is¢will _o_be reo_ _iz3ble or_t_le I _I_ vicJeo ¢ .:a • Wher_ _orrn_t_ir_g 3 I_I3_FtAIVI discOn WiI_ CJ o _, theUDF:;.01lorm_{2.0if2.01¢_no_i_esele_) _Termi_olo_]y _o_ p_'_e_60).Fom_in_...
  • Page 157 Introduction to Optional CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* • When _$ing c_mer_ a_s$orres, When _ttachin_ the wrde or lel_nversie m the e=_ of the le=_s(see Ig 57). _* IJnusal_le on DT-blV,._O[\. POWER SUPPLY B_.erV DZ_BP'48W) INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER "l_fis I)VII "¢ideo camera/recorder V28R), 8 cm ])V] )-i_ d_sc _ )R30 H _) i_etx_ove the d_sc fTotx_stlu are adapter Hi.lld_r I.lf'the provided...
  • Page 158 Cleaning Bo suro to set tho powerswitch to "POWER OFF" before cleaning this DVD video cam(!r_dmoorder. eCleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dr35 soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleanirig the I,CD screeri, be careftL1 riot to use rome, scratch it, or subject tt to _npact: a d elect _lthe screen, reostO_in d_spl_¢...
  • Page 159 Changing Setting 1 Press tile MENU button. 2 C?]oose *lrdtJal SetLIp", "])e_no Mode_, and then press t_le I_[11 butto_, 3 use t hejoysttck choose the desired optJo[i, arid tk]en press the _111bu'_0t"], Auto: qo start demonstr_tior_ m[nuteos after tLwrfi[_g the DVI] video C_rt_era/recorder Off: qo set deJnonstratton...
  • Page 160 Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables wrJt_Iig to disc iprotects dTscfrom writ_rl_ so t_at _n;_ges recorded o_ I)VI)4LAdk4 d isc c_tr_:_ot b e ac_det_t_31y deleted arid tile disc carmot be _r_JttalLzed, DVD PLAYER: "Ibis de:vice carl p]ay back video acid audio sigTl_s recorded I_VI) video fbrmat.
  • Page 161 FINALIZE: 1_tis process makes a DVI_-I_disc recorded orl t_fisDVD video camera/recorder player, etc. that corlff.lr_ r ls to 8 cm I)V] )-R: NI.Ifurther recording carl be made ori a fJIraliz, e d ])VI_-R disk. HOWLING: "1_ t is pheni.lrneriori occurs as follows: Wheri the I)VD video camera/recoVer such as "IV, the audio iripu_ to t_le m_crop]lorle from the speakers o_"TV, and the s_g_id ks again _lput to t_le m_cropho_e:...
  • Page 162 SD MEMORY CARD: This isa st_rldard of memory t_tick, _rld ?las 9 pins, Sirlce the SI] memo_¢ MMC caIi be inserted irito SD memoU¢ card slot arid used, Howercer, an SD memory _nsected in tile sli.lt exclusively SLOT-IN TYPE PC: PC t?l,_t Iia_ a 12VI) drive _ntoifrom SUSPENDING qhi_ fullestion _tores tile _tatus of PC before Jt i_ tuzTled off: _t will restart...
  • Page 163 No DVD Video Check the Following: Movie can b8 recorded orTlyorTDVD-RAM or E_D-R _isc. _heck lhe following: Is DVD-RAIvl or DVD-R disc inssrisd? Is power switch ssl to _i_VIDEO"? Is th8 DVD-RAM disc in DVD vi_eo ¢_'[mer_' recorder write-protscted? Rsleas8 the write- p_tecl.
  • Page 165 Trouble Messages A rn_s_tag(!Ir_y a[._po_r whil_ _u _ rmfmr to tho fol/owin_ table and take appropriate Messages are urranged in alphabetica! ordc_ (1) D_ia error in a p_riof Itisp_ibleih_ithesystemcar_noinorrr_dlycompta_ewriiingoFf_l_ ir_ge fie. Repair d_ia when power is iumed o_ _orsorh8 reasor_ d_ring r_cordir_g or now? _diting (detaiing, dividingorcombinir_g scenes, or cre_iir_g ptay lisi).
  • Page 166 (1) Error he_soccurl"ed. Please resiarl. (2) Error he_soccurl"ed. Please reirTsert a _isc. (3) Error h_[soccurl"ed. Error cede No. _. Please read the rnanue[I. (4) ERROR (5) DISK .eo_.x Ba_iery is e[Irhc_iempty Repl_co it. Cannoi _ornbir_escer_8. LJnlees_onseou_ive scene8 8re selecied, t he__anr_otbe combined. Canrloi _ornbir_e.
  • Page 167 Card an'or. * Th_ _rd lermine[Is me[y be _irl3,: Wip_ off diri, an_ try lh_ _d e[ge[in,or _se e[nolher _d. • Delia other than slill irre[ge may be included: Us_ anoiher car_. Ce[rder_r has oc_:_rred. Card an'or _d_ Keep _[rd inside & I_r_,'D video camg_!_c.order resort, conr_8ci th8 AC adeptedcherger, er_dihen po_r th8 DVD vid8o...
  • Page 168 Disc 8rror has o_lrrsd. Formatting is noi corhpleie, Disc 8rror has occ_rrsd. Keep disc inside & rsstart, Disc error. "DISC ERROR°app8_ when an atternpi to r_lee_sewrita-proi_ct is rhade. Disc Full. Cannot .e.xec_I8. Disc h_s no data. Disc has r_oPlay List. Disc irtcludes prolecied scarabs.Delele scarabs? DVD video carhere_rscordsr.
  • Page 169 DVD-R Disc, Video Wiih DVD-R disc, lh8 movie q_ali_y mo_e or_ce_sed _or r8cording mode cannoi be canrlot be changed. ch_nged. END OF DISC The disc is full. Yo_ canr_olrecord on thisdisc _nymore. Prepare another disc or delei8 Lmnecessa_ movie scenes from this disc. End scene canr_otbe Division is r_ot possible _1the end of scene.
  • Page 170 Scenes over limit• Cannoi add scene• Scenes over limit• Cannoi divide scerte. Scenes over limit• Cannoi move scene, Stop p_T_cessing There was no _8ne which can be deleled. This ca_d ¢_nnoi be used. Please replace c_[rd. This disc canrtol be used.
  • Page 171 • Th5st_ezsagemaya_s_appear_hend_rtadherest_dLsc_ft_dsmes_agea_J_earSwher_arec_rdeddLsc is recogriized immediately 'after Jt Tsix)sected, do r_ot repa]r tile dTsc; remove it aIid then use a soft, dr), cloth to clemi dry the d_rt before t_sixlg it, • ThAs t_iessage t_iay also appear wberi conderisation 1)_]) video camera/recorder •...
  • Page 172 Troubleshooting Ch¢_t_ to _ fo#_wir_ b_fore askil_ tot a rop_,i_ # _ vid(_ot;umt_r_Iret;or_t:r t_ l_orr_el, do not attt:mpt to repair it youts(_ff, but t,'onsult your _ul(!_ Power supplies 3atLe_, carTnoibe 3atLery w_eakensfast the CHARGE indicator _nAOad_pterfch_rgeris blinking. lurns of_ i_¢r_ediately#ier being 2urned on.
  • Page 173 During recording Pressinglhe REC button Is inpul imag8 copy-guards_*? _ill rTotstart recording. Is ihe disc wrils-protecled or lh8 card locked? Rscording sl.,-_r Lsbut Is disc scPaLched or doss dirt or fingsrprinl adhe_ 10ii*? _iops irrlmediatsly. Clean ihe disc. If thsre is siill no improverhenl, rsplaco th8 disc. Is sortie ocherAV device di_cily connected lo th8vidso;a_ldioinput,' o_Cp_C jack of Chis [3_/Dvi_eo c<'_rrler_rscords_ If CheAV dsvice is conrTscted via ssveral ocher_ _/ic_s, such aT AV...
  • Page 174 During playback :;_ecogniliotT o f disc is tTot _ompleie _sing the pl_yb_ck button will nol slari playback. _o pl_yb_ck piciure _ppea_ on 3_¢screem _l_yb_ck picture is "_lomentarily itlten'_pled. _oor playdac_ piclure _l_yb_ck pictcre is greatly Was recordit_g of external input made wilh "Frame" specified? _ictorted.
  • Page 175 !_i_!, _ii_i_ii!_i_;_ii'_!_ii_;i_i_i _ii_:_,_i_ Photos on ¢a_ oarTnoi b8 This E_4D video ca_ler_Vreoorder c_in play back image data _lay8d b_ick, i_oorded on SD memory ca_ in _iher digiial o_imer_isconrormirlg _oihe DCF (Design rule for Oam_ra File sysi_r,_) _tarldard. The i_inge of image _ata norm_illyplayable orl lhis _ID video cam_rai _oorder is that with pixel_ from 80 horizor_al x 60 _ertic_l to 4000 horiz_nial x 3000 vertic_l.
  • Page 176 When the DVD video "40drive icon appears on The E_'D video camera!recorder is not l_rrTed orT. _.f_tal exception OAerror liisre_rrlmerTdedlhaly_linstullWindows®200088rvicePack3 _ccu_ while installing JSB driver in Windows ® 2000 Pl_[essiorlal. E_Toroccurs irTplayback Iferror_ccurswiihUSBoorTnecliorqtheb_uTsferrateisnoisufficieni. _f DVD video careered _corder on PC. ¢#plicalior_ is r_ot normally r_m on PC.
  • Page 177 i i !i ¸ i /?i:i ""¸'¸¸¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ' Video w,dtten lo har_ disk E74D-MovieAIbLlmS E ¢_innot edit I_%'D-VRd_iia_tor_ on h_irddisk _f PC cannol be edited of PC: Copy Ihe d_la to _nolher DVD-RAM disc and then edit it. _n IIv'D-Movie.lklbum _op7 tool.
  • Page 178 -_cuting "Export" on _#D- Mm_ieAIb L_mS Ewill inlerruFi rea_ing "_idw_ay. ¢¢hene_cuUng"Export" _n DV[_-MovieJ_lburnSE itwillL_ketimetargad. 'Hardware Rernoval" resulis in error, [_o not choos8 "Simple Export': If you do, _ding • Ifsiillsareinclk_dedinthgranggof"e.xporL",iirnaytakernoreiirng bec_us8 data must be re-gr_coded and rgad. • If°Divideby_al_c'isnotchosgn, d_ia will be rgad while bgir_g_-encoded. Exii Win_ows ®...
  • Page 179 Miscellaneous Powerdoesnoicome on, E_ecut8 systerh i_set (press the RESET bunion). _rnoopereiionoccurs by Has the I_,'D video carrer_'recor_er pressirTg budon. The [_P4D video camgrairecorder coul_ be _amgg8_. Consuli'>,our dealel_ Fh8 _ate arid lithe al_ Has the I_,'D video car_er_'recor_er beerl left unuse_ fora long incen'gct, leriod _f iimg? The irTternal backup memory ba_iery mey be discharged:...
  • Page 180 ]is¢ co_r cannot be _los8_. Cover will r_otopen. Op_mtir_gso_n_ is heard This so_n_ is h_ard because ihe disc is_.,clically operated _nd does =yclically. Sorn_ vibr_iliorls are f_li mrslighi souredis heard _rot II f_ohanist Is di_ ¢on'ecl.ly inserted? Was disc ir_serted from wror_gdireclior¢? Remove the di_ and then r_inserl it.
  • Page 181 System Reset If tho DVD _d(!o cam(!rairecorOcr camora/recordor may recover to/_ormul. "Systom Ros(_t °will reset all scttings to P,_ctorydoPealta. Tl_(_ dat(_ al_d time will also be reset: Set the dato al_d timtt again before usi¢_gthe DVD video camor'a/recordor. Set tile powec switch to "i_O_;l{ th_ I)VI_ video c_r_er_ir_order Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.
  • Page 182 DZ-_IV560A: F1.8-2.4, f -- 3/'16"-1-`1_" (3.6-36 trim) Filler die[rrleier:1-7116" (37 rr_); th_e[d pitch: 0.75 ram AuLo/Me[n_al Opiica118x (DZ-MV550A), Oplica110x (DZ=MV58OA), (40x- 5O0x (DZ-MV550A), 240x (DZ-MV580A) w,ith digiial zoorrl added) 40x Forsiill 0.3 Ix :When Low Lighl triode is selecied 0.33-inch color TFT (app_.
  • Page 183 Sim_lltan_s recording, c_nfort_itlg L_[3_,'Dvideo _co_itlg (_JD-VR) standard(704 _ 480 pix_l_ I _tld JF'E_ ([_Z-MV550A: _40 _ 480 pi×els, DZ-MV580A: 1280 x 960 pixels _) * External inpuL: 640 _ 480 pills Movie: Cotlf_rrTling I_ DV[_ vidso f_rrTlat (when M PEG Audio lay_.,r2 or LPCM* i_ _l_d)
  • Page 184 To Order in the United BY PHONE Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI To Order in the Canada FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Plaaaa Gonsulttha following talapharra rrumbar Sarviaa Diro_.'t: I-aDO-HITACHI (1-800448-2244) TO ORDER ACCESSORIES (Canada only) BY PHONE HITACHI CANADA LTD.
  • Page 185 Index Numerics 240x (Oig. Z_:_ m) ... 40x (13ig. Zoom) ... 500x (Oig. Zoom) B cm I]Vl]4_ disc ... B cm I] Vl] _ K_'_vl disc ... AC adapfar/cha_ler... ACCESS/_C indicator ... fvJd (edit) ... fvJvanced mode ... All programs ... /uJto (program AE) ...
  • Page 186 Language LaSer pinup block ... Lens cab ... Lens cab string _'_chme_ Linear FCI_ ... Lock ... LOCk switoh ... LOW Light (Program f\E) LPCM (VIDEO Mode) ... MENU bLItton ... MF ... MIO.Filter Move ... O_ica[ 10x zoom lens ... O_tica[ 1Sx zoom lens ...
  • Page 187 Be sure to read the package of CD.ROM Article I Grant of License Hilacl_ I,ld, _roz'ls yot the Pollo_g Article 2 Copyrights LISB t_evice _ri_r _r [_gDCJ_V_ LIDF _ri_r (_D-I_%M _ ri_rl [_#134_ieA[_umS_ My@4D Article 3 Other Rights Limits|ions U|) or _0r8_8, You n_%,not d_compile or _lisass_mble Article...

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