Instruction Manual HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154-7225 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) 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. QR34962 ©Hitachi, Ltd.
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 . 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).
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.
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.
12 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. 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Introduction ● You can record even during playback Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can start recording during playback: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur. ● You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
● You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR. It is also easy to make any number of identical tapes. English 12 QR34962 ● Create original DVDs on PC You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.
Table of Contents Important Information ......................................... 2 For Your Safety .................................................. 2 Precautions ........................................................ 2 Inserting and Removing Disc............................ 41 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................ 4 Cautions When Using ......................................... 6 Cautions When Storing....................................... 9 Suggestions and Restrictions ...................
REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER .....76 WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF ......................................................76 DISC CLEANING...................................................76 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ........ 77 Advanced Techniques Understanding Flow of Menu............................ 78 Setting Up Camera Functions........................... 80 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)................
Others ............................................................. 130 DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ....................130 PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY)...............................................130 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS).............................................................131 Installing Software Contents on Provided CD-ROM ..................... 133 INSTALLING USB DRIVER.................................
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Power cable: Infrared remote control Connect between household AC outlet and (model DZ-RM3W): AC adapter/charger. Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance.
Names of Parts 1 Recording indicator (P. 93) The red indicator will light during recording. 7 External microphone jack (P. 52) 8 AV input/output jack (P. 65, 72) 2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 55) 9 Stereo microphone (P. 52) 4 Infrared receiver (P. 35) When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 10 2.5” type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 46) 11 BATTERY EJECT switch (P.
12 13 14 15 16 17 ACCES S/PC DISC EJEC T REC 18 19 20 21 22 12 Viewfinder (P. 46) 16 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 53) 13 Diopter control (P. 46) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 17 Card insertion block (P. 44) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 50, 53) Will blink or light while the DVD video camera/ recorder is operating. 19 Record button (REC) (P. 50) 15 DISC EJECT button (P. 41) Press down and release this button to open the disc guide.
23 24 30 25 31 26 32 23 FULL AUTO button (P. 61) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic 24 FOCUS button (P. 57) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 25 EXPOSURE button (P. 59) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 26 BLC (backlight compensation) button (P. 60) Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear. 27 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95) 27 33 28 34 29 35 30 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P.
REC DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM 36 42 37 T W 38 43 39 44 45 46 DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY 47 40 MENU SELECT DELETE 48 49 41 50 DZ-RM3W 36 REC button (P. 50, 53) 42 ZOOM T button (P. 55) 37 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 84) 43 ZOOM W button (P. 55) 38 Reverse skip button (P. 69) 44 Forward search button (P. 68) 39 Reverse search button (P. 68) 45 Play/pause button (P. 67) 40 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95) 46 Forward skip button (P. 69) 41 MENU button (P. 48, 80, 102) 47 DISPLAY button (P.
About This Manual ● Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ● Notation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression “press the button” will be used in this text. ● , and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used.
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: Media Function SD memory card/ Multimedia card DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Recording movie ∴ ∴ × Recording still ∴ × ∴ Deleting recorded image ∴ × ∴ Editing on this DVD video camera/recorder ∴ × × Playback on DVD player ×*1 ∴*2 × Playback on DVD-RAM recorder ∴ ∴*2 ×*3 ∴: Functions available; ×: Not available
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 50 times.
HANDLING DISCS ● Using discs ● Storing 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.
AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card and multimedia card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. ● Handling card • Do not use cards other than the designated ones. • Be sure to use a brand new Card when recording vital images. • Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal. Terminal • Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion. • Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it. • Do not disassemble card or modify it. • Do not expose card to water.
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 86 for the setting of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R *1 XTRA Approx. 18 min No recording possible FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2 STD Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min *3 LPCM No recording possible Approx.
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. RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 87 for the setting of recording quality. Note: • Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Features of DVD Video Camera/Recorder VERSATILE FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE This DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Function Camera Functions Setup Record Functions Setup Date Setup LCD Setup Initial Setup Disc/Card used DVD-RAM DVD-R CARD Reference page Program AE ∴ ∴ ∴ 80 White Bal.
Disc Navigation Functions: Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R Function Scene Delete Edit Thumbnail Skip Fade Combine Divide Move Copy Select Start → Current Current → End All Detail PlayList Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete Program Switch Play Title Go To Top Disc Capacity End Protect Disc Format Disc Update Control Info.
Card Navigation Functions: Function Scene Go To Card Slide Show Delete Lock DPOF Select Reference page Start → Current Current → End All Detail Top End Capacity Format Card All DPOF 101 110 111 112 112 112 113 125 125 126 127 131 131 RECORDING ON DISC You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD video camera/recorder for recording. The recorded video and audio will be stored on an 8 cm DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc.
IMMEDIATE REVIEWING OF RECORDED IMAGE You can check the recorded movie or still in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. EDITING IN VARIOUS WAYS ON DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ALONE This DVD video camera/recorder is provided with a useful editing/playback tool. Disc Navigation allows you to easily attach a title or special video effect to the recorded movie or still. With Disc Navigation, you can arrange the playback order and edit multiple images to play them back continuously.
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.
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. English Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 Slide the cover to remove it. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive terminal facing up. 3 Slide the cover to close it. Note: The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery stopper REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out.
● 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). 10˚ 10˚ 15˚ Infrared receiver 15˚ x. 1 (5 m) English o pr Ap t ee 6f 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.
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-BP14SW battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire.
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it upward until a click is heard. Note: • Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery is 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.
● Recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) The reference for DVD video camera/recorder recordable time with fully charged battery is between 40 and 60 minutes. For DZ-MV350A Without any extraordinary operation, such as zooming: The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above table shows the time available when the DVD video camera/recorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording is started.
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: Fully charged Nearly empty (Blinks) White portion shows remaining level Note: The remaining level indicator “*” may be displayed for an extended period, and “+” or “,” may be displayed for a shorter period.
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. 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger.
Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. Correct orientation Incorrect orientation A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. 2 Gently open the cover by hand until it stops. 3 Insert the disc, in 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.
Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/ recorder. • See page 76 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to page 147. • 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.
REMOVING DISC 1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off. 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. 3 Gently open the cover until it stops. Note: • It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off when inserting or removing disc, in order to prevent faulty operation.
Inserting and Removing Card Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 1 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. Removing Card Push the center of card edge: The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. 2 Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. 3 Close the cover of card insertion block.
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 Set to “ PHOTO”: To record still on DVDRAM disc Set to “ VIDEO”: To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to “POWER OFF”: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off.
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER 1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight. Note: • If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the viewfinder will be off. • Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is pulled out. VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger.
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder. English 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.
Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear. 3 Use the joystick to choose “Date Setup” and then “Date Set”. 5 Tilt the joystick to left or right to select the digit you want to set in sequence.
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: Display format Example of display M/D/Y 5:00PM 9/30/2003 D/M/Y 17:00 30/9/2003 Y/M/D PM5:00 2003/9/30 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the joystick to select the desired date display format, and then press the button. The menu screen will appear.
Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder. ACCESS/PC indicator Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. Power switch 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to “ VIDEO” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). If using the viewfinder, pull it out.
● Power save and discharge of battery English If, when “Power Save: On” is specified, the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pause status for approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off. To restart recording, set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then set it to “ VIDEO”. To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically (Power Save)” on page 92.
USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 164. To external microphone jack A/V MC Note: • If the AV/S input/output cable is plugged in, you cannot use external microphone: Unplug the AV/S input/output cable to use the external microphone.
Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press 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.
● Setting Video Flash* (see “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 166) 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: Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. 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.
Zooming This DVD video camera/recorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom. Move the zoom lever to “T” control side, and the subject image will gradually become telescopic: Move the zoom lever to “W” control side, and the image will widen. Recording in wide area If Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× is specified, moving the zoom lever to “T” control side will engage the digital zoom midway (See page 84).
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. 1 Aim 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.
Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen and automatically focuses on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING This DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 57): English 58 QR34962 Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Exposure indicator FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 3 2 Use the buttons to adjust the exposure, Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure.
Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. 1 Press the BLC button during recording. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Backlight correction icon FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 3 The backlight correction icon will appear. Note: • Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between on and off.
Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When setting full auto Program AE Auto White balance Auto Exposure Auto Off Focus Auto EIS On MIC.
On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING 1 2 3 6 13 14 15 DISC ACCESS 10 FINE External flash*1 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode) No display: Emits light automatically 5 REC L IN 10 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 7 8 9 11 12 4 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 3 : Always emits light : No light emission 3.
11. Disc/Card type : DVD-RAM : DVD-R : DVD-RAM (write-protected) : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder : SD memory card or multimedia card : Locked SD memory card No display*3 12.
● 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 62) and recording status (see 6 on page 62) will appear. If the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.
Recording Image from Other AV Devices You can record images from other AV devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder. CONNECTING TO OTHER AV DEVICE Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other AV device as follows: Attach ferrite core to control radio noise emission To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO output jack of VCR, etc.
RECORDING IMAGE FROM AV DEVICE 1 Set the input source on the L IN DVD video camera/ recorder to “LINE (L IN)”. Switch the input referring to “Input Source” on page 88. FINE 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 3 Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal. (Only for DZ-MV380A) 2 Turn on the connected device, and start playback. The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD video camera/recorder. 3 Press the REC button.
Playing Back IMMEDIATELY CHECKING RECORDED SCENE You can check your recording immediately on the spot. 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 ( , ). • To temporarily stop playback, press the button. Press the button again to restart playback.
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (P. 70) or Disc Navigation function (P. 95) to play back from the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and hold it: Search playback will start. Tilt and hold: Scenes will be visually scanned forward Tilt and hold: Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the joystick when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point.
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene. Tilt once : To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Tilt once : To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Tilt and hold : To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes, starting from the scene following the scene being played back.
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button Top Go T o during playback. To p En d Spec i f y 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the button. ENTER RETURN RAM : 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.
On-Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. Playback information display ● Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode*1 Scene No. 06 006 RAM Repeat play*5 0 : 00 : 1 6 Playback operation*6 Counter Disc type*4 Program No. or Play List No.
Playback on Other Devices This section explains about playback on another AV device, such as TV. CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To S-video input jack* To AV input/output jack To video/ audio input jacks White Yellow AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note: • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing.
PLAYBACK ON DVD PLAYER You can play back finalized DVD-R discs on DVD players or other devices that conform to 8 cm DVD-R disc. However, DVD-R discs may not be usable on all those devices. 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. 3 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 129. No further data can be recorded on finalized disc.
REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER You can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD video camera/recorder from Round DVD Holder and use the uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by Hitachi Maxell.
REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc surface. 2 Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it to lock the release levers at positions (3).
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play it back. English See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/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.
Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/ recorder. Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear. Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the button to choose the option. The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used.
● Flow of Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Program AE (P. 80) Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up White balance (P. 81) P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS (P. 83) EIS : On D i g . Zoom : 4 0 x Digital zoom (P. 84) M IC . F i l t e r : O f f Microphone filter* (P. 85) ENTER RETURN RAM *Not displayed when using card. Date Setup Display format (P. 49) Date setting (P.
Setting Up Camera Functions SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on the subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming. 1 Press the MENU button, use the joystick to choose “Program AE” on the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and then press the button.
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject. However, it may not allow user to deliver natural tint, depending on the weather or status of light source. In this case, change the white balance setting according to the situation.
● Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. White shirt or thick paper 2 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”, “Set”, and then press the button. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . Set EIS D i g . Zoom Ou t do o r I ndoor 1 M IC .
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button. ● Checking EIS On or Off Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . On EIS D i g . Zo om Of f M IC .
MAGNIFYING SUBJECT IMAGE (DIG. ZOOM) When the zoom lever is moved down to “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× specified, digital zoom will automatically kick in when optical 10× zoom range is exceeded. You can set the digital zoom to 40× or 240× for movie recording, or 40× for still recording. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Dig. Zoom” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l .
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. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “MIC.Filter” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button.
Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “LPCM” (only with DVD-R disc). It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVDRAM disc, or in the “FINE” with a DVD-R disc. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button.
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible.
RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 65 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. Setting Content On-screen display CAMERA Usually select this option.
SELF-TIMER You can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. A still will be recorded approximately 10 seconds after the REC button is pressed. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Self Timer” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Press the REC button.
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. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “OSD output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) This DVD video camera/recorder will emit a sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed to record a movie, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the Setting button. Content On Beep is heard Off No beep is heard 1 Press the MENU button, 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
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. 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. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 163) ). (Note, however, that the date/time, brightness and color density of LCD monitor will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Reset” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation STARTING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The 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. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used. Thumbnail *1 A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Selected scene number*2/ Number of all scenes Cursor Current page position*5 Bar graph Still image icon*3 Operation guide*4 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 PLAY RAM Disc type icon*6 The displayed thumbnail will be the first image that you recorded. Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.
TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. You can also press the button to end Disc Navigation. A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 PLAY RAM PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. 3 Press the button.
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be canceled, and then press the SELECT button. To cancel all selected scenes, press the button. Note: Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback will always start from the lowest scene number.
Disc Navigation Menu FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: Available function Deletion of scenes Disc or card used Contents You can delete unnecessary scenes. Reference page 101 Editing of scenes You can attach fade and skip to a scene, combine scenes, or divide one scene. 103 - 108 Scene information display You can display information on one scene or multiple scenes, such as image quality, recording time, etc.
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear. See pages 78-79 and 96 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ● When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Delete Edit Copy Select Detail (P.101) (P.103) (P.109) (P.112) (P.113) Thumbnail (P.103) Skip (P.104) Fade (P.105) Combine (P.107) Divide (P.108) Move (P.
Scene DELETING SCENES (DELETE) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. All Programs 7 Press the button to quit. 0 05 / 0 1 4 3 Press the MENU button. PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM Scene to be deleted 4 Choose “Delete” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the button. 5 The “Delete Scene” Sc ene ENTER RETURN RAM screen will appear: If you are sure you want to delete the selected scene, press the button.
● Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5 (See page 101): The submenu will appear. Ed i t ENTER RETURN RAM Pressing the button will restore the screen in step 5. Note: Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the setting.
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL) The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded scenes. Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail.
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Skip”, and then press the button.
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS (EDIT - FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade 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 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button.
When playing back Note: • Setting fade will interlock with sound. • Fading can also be set to either “IN” or “OUT”. • Any registered fade can be changed at any time using the same procedure as above. • Fade can also be added to on-screen information displayed during playback. • Adding fade to multiple scenes is also possible. • If the playback time of scene is short, fade will cut off midway.
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) You can combine multiple scenes into one. 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. Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be combined. 3 Press the MENU button.
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. You can also cut out a part of scene and use it in the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then press the button.
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) You can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card. 1 Set the power switch to “ VIDEO” or Note: • No movie can be copied. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear. (P.102) • See “Category” (P.130) to check the stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc. • You can also select multiple scenes (P.98). • Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to be copied, only stills will be copied.
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to “ PHOTO”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Lock” on the Sc ene “Scene” menu screen, and then press the button. De l e t e Lock DPOF Se l e c t De t a i l 6 The “Lock Set” screen ENTER RETURN will appear: If you are sure you want to lock the selected scene, press the button.
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. 1 Set the power switch to “ PHOTO”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set. 4 Press the MENU button.
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the first scene to be selected. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen.
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Pressing the button will restore the thumbnail display screen. (When using disc) 3 Press the MENU button.
Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Movie Scene No. 2 9:00AM Movie Scene No. 3 10:20AM Still Scene No. 4 11:45AM Still Scene No. 5 1:30PM Movie Scene No. 6 5:20PM Still 8:00PM Program No.
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press then the MENU button. 3 Choose “Play” on the 4 Select the program to be played back, and then press the button. Playback will start from the first scene of the selected program. “Program” menu screen, and then press the button. Note: If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected program will be repeatedly played back.
6 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the button. 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the button. TITLE a t a Par k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a b c d e f g h n o p q r s t u à è ì ò ù á é í â ê î ô û ä ë ï 2 Enter ENTER DELETE 9 i v ó ö 0 j w ú ü SPACE k l m x y z ã ñ õ ç ß Cancel SEL SELECT F i n i s h t i t l e s e t t i ng? NO ENTER Choose “NO” to cancel changing of the title.
Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording.
● Editing on play list When making settings on play list, such as changing title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use the same procedure for setting on program or scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the following reference pages: Setting skip, Adding fade, Combining scenes, Dividing a scene, Changing title, P.104 P.105 P.107 P.108 P.115 SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear.
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Use the “Start Playlist” screen to select the play list to be played back, and then press the button. PlayL i s t ENTER RETURN S t a r t P layL i s t RAM The selected play list will be played back from the first scene.
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can later add scenes to the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the 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.
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITNG PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams P l a yL i s t N o . 0 2 Perform steps 2−4 on page 120. DELETE 4 Press the button. 004/014 008/008 EX I T 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r a ms P l a yL i s t No . 0 4 Perform steps 2−4 on page 120. ADD 5 Choose “Delete” on the 001/014 007/007 “Edit” menu screen, and then press the button. Repeat steps 3-5: other scenes can be deleted.
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 9 The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose 2 Press the MENU button. “YES”, and then press the button. 3 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the button. 7 The “Move Scenes” Move sc e n e s? YES NO ENTER 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.
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. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 The screen for verifying exit will appear: Choose 2 Press the MENU button. “YES” and then press the button. 3 Choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the play 6 Press the button to quit.
Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the button.
Disc or Card Management VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the button. (When using disc) *1 *2 Cap a c i t y Approx.
INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) If you want to erase all data on a recorded disc or card, you can initialize it rather than delete the data: Initialization is useful in this case, since it takes less time than deleting all data. The initialized disc or card can be used again. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the button.
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/ recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update Control Info function to update the data. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
FINALIZING DVD-R DISC If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc. - you must finalize the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder. The finalized DVD-R disc can be played on a DVD player, as “DVD Video”: The date of program will appear on the menu screen of DVD player as a title. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button.
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. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Category” on the “Others” menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Specify the desired option for display, and then press the button.
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Slide Show”, “All” or “DPOF”, and then press the button. All: DPOF: Note: • One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
Installing Software Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder, make sure that another UDF driver* has not already been installed in your PC. * InstantWrite® or InstantRead® packed in the “DZ-WINPC1W”, “DZ-WINPC2W” or PC connection kit for Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or in the “DZ-WINPC3W” PC editing kit for Hitachi DZMV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder.
Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders: Contains the installer for DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 139 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Contains the installer for MyDVD (see page 141 for installation). You can use MyDVD to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Contains the installer for UDF driver (see page 137 for installation).
Read the electronic instruction manuals (on-line manuals) on PC for complete information on using each software program. ● DVD-MovieAlbumSE ● MyDVD You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 3\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose “Hitachi DVDCAM” and “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”, and then open “On-line Manual”.
INSTALLING USB DRIVER Use the following procedure to install the USB driver: 1 If you add a USB card (PCI card, PC card, etc.) on 4 Choose “Search for best driver in these your PC, do it following the instruction manual for USB card, before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.
5 With Windows® XP, the message concerning 6 Click “Finish”. Windows Logo Test will appear: Click “Continue Anyway”.
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) The following explanation uses the screens for Windows® XP: Use the same procedure for Windows® 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000 Professional to install the UDF driver. 1 Open the UDF folder on the provided CD-ROM 4 Check the contents of License Agreement: If you and click “setup” or “setup.exe” to start it. 2 The driver setup screen will appear: Click the accept it, click “Yes”. (The contents displayed on actual screen may differ from those in the figure.
6 Check the program folder to be installed, and then click “Next”. 8 Installation 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 differ from those in the figure. Confirm Click 7 Click “Next”. Click 9 If 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.
10 If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, a message announcing the start for detecting device will appear: Click “Finish”. The detection of device will start, after which it will take several minutes for PC to detect the device. When detecting the device is complete, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click “Yes” and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver is now complete.
7 If you do not change the folder where the 9 Check the contents, and then click “Next”. software is installed, click “Next”. Click Click 8 If you do not change the program folder name, click “Next”. Installation will start. Proceed with installation, following the instructions on screen. 10 A message for verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not , choose “No”. Click 11 Choose the restart option, and then click “Finish”.
INSTALLING MyDVD 1 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 5 Carefully read the Software License Agreement: drive of PC. If you accept it, click “Yes”. 2 Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the folder where CD-ROM is stored. 3 Open the MyDVD folder, and then double-click “Setup.exe”. 4 The screen for installing “MyDVD” will appear: Click “Next”. (This window may be omitted.) Click 6 If you do not wish to change the folder where the software is installed, click “Next”.
7 Check the contents, and then click “Next”. Installation will start. Note: • If software that detects computer virus, etc. has been installed, invalidate it. • If your PC uses Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 Professional, set the user name to “Administrator (computer's manager)” (or user name with equivalent authorization), log on to PC, and then install the software (if you do not have authorization, consult your system manager.).
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB terminal of PC. 2 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images on DVD-RAM disc as necessary.
8 MyDVD will automatically start. After a few moments, the exported scene will be automatically registered on the MyDVD editing screen: Now you can change the DVD menu to the desired style, change the title, etc. on this editing screen. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc will be created. Then the disc cover of DVD video camera/ recorder will open automatically.
Subsidiary Information Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ● Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor. ● If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab, etc.
Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects. Referring to the procedure on page 40, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose “Initial Setup”, “Demo Mode”, and then press the button. 3 Use the joystick to choose the desired option, and then press the button.
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following: Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc. Check the following: • Is DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “ VIDEO”? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder write-protected? Release the writeprotect. • Does disc have remaining recording space? If movie still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
Check 5 No DVD video camera/recorder operation Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder. English 148 QR34962 Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? Unplug the PC connection cable.
Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages on page 150 and later are arranged in alphabetical order. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in all image file.
Message Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes. Cause & Troubleshooting Select only movies and combine them. 107 Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes. combine them. Cannot delete scenes. Reference page This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. 107 107 Cannot execute. Change display category to ALL.
Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page This message will appear when the button is pressed with a card inserted on which no still is recorded. (It will appear if you attempt playback or editing on Disc Navigation, but will not appear if you press on camera through image.) Card is not formatted. Format the card now? Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose “YES” and format it. 127 Control Information Error.
Message Disc error. Cause & Troubleshooting • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 155. Reference page 22, 76 • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/recorder. Initialize the disc or use another disc. • Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. 127 “DISC ERROR” appears when an attempt to release writeprotect is made.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc. • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be repaired. Error occurred. Please replace disc. Use another disc. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the another disc. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. • See *2 on page 155. Reference page 127 Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which power complete.
Message Scene without control info. Update control information? Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page • This message may appear when a disc edited on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder is to be used. In this case, choose “YES” on the verification screen. This DVD video camera/ recorder will make the disc playable and display the Disc Navigation screen normally.
English *1 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Battery cannot be charged. Cause and Correction Reference page Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 50-86ºF (10-30ºC). Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC button Is input image copy-guarded? will not start recording. Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 66 Recording starts but stops immediately. Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty? complete Use soft, dry cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback button will not start playback. Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder? Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/ recorder.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: Symptom Cause and Correction No drive icon appears on The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. PC. Check the power supply. Reference page 45 Driver is not properly recognized. Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use “Refresh driver” in Device Manager to reinstall the driver. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable.
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Video written to hard disk DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard disk of PC cannot be edited of PC: Copy the data to another DVD-RAM disc and then edit it. on DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool. Movies are not recognized by application in PC. Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is set to “ VIDEO”, “ PHOTO” or “ PHOTO”.
Symptom Cause and Correction When executing “Export” • If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time onDVD-MovieAlbumSE, because data must be re-encoded and read. it will take time to read. • If “Divide by Maker” is not chosen, it may take some time because data will be read while being re-encoded. Exit Windows® once, and then disconnect the DVD video camera/ recorder.
Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Power does not come on, Execute system reset (press the RESET button). or no operation occurs by Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? pressing button. The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer. The date and time are incorrect. Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: Charge it.
System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.
Major Specifications CCD DZ-MV350A: 1/4-inch interlaced DZ-MV380A: 1/3.8-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-MV350A approx. 680,000 DZ-MV380A approx. 1,020,000 Number of effective pixels DZ-MV350A Movie:approx. 340,000 Still: approx. 340,000 DZ-MV380A Movie:approx. 400,000 Still: approx. 960,000 Lens DZ-MV350A: F1.8-2.5, f = 1/8”-1-4/1” (3.15-31.5 mm) DZ-MV380A: F1.8-2.4, f = 3/16”-1-1/2” (3.8-38mm) Filter diameter DZ-MV350A 1-3/16” (30.
Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard (MPEG Audio layer 2) Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (DZMV350A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV380A: 1280 × 960 pixels) DVD-R disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard (when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected) Card Still: Conforming to JPEG (DZ-MV350A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZMV380A: 1280 × 960 pixels) standard Audio playback format MPEG Audio la
Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1) Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1) Video flash (DZ-FLH3) • When using optional accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. • Unusable on DZ-MV350A. POWER SUPPLY Battery (DZ-BP14SW) INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (DRMSV28R), 8 cm DVD-R disc (DR30.
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Index Numerics 240× (Dig.zoom) ...............................................84 40× (Dig.zoom) .................................................84 8 cm DVD-R disc ..............................................22 8 cm DVD-RAM disc ..........................................22 A AC adapter/charger ...........................................40 ACCESS/PC indicator ................................ 50 53 Add (edit) .......................................................121 All programs ..........................
L Language ........................................................93 Lens cap ..........................................................32 Lock ..............................................................110 Low Light (Program AE) .....................................80 LPCM (VIDEO Mode) ........................................86 M MENU button ....................................................79 MF ..................................................................57 MIC.Filter ........................
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