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Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off WARNING : TO EXPOSE PREVENT THIS FIRE UNIT OR TO SHOCK RAIN ORHAZARD, MOISTURE. DO NOT WARNING : RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. USE THE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, CHARGER (DZ-ACS2).
Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fbllowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmflfl inter%rence, and (2) this device illust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has heen tested and fbtmd to comply with tile limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of tile FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 fists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder end accessory equipment. 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions.
Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delirate display devire: Do not press its surf_re with %rre, hit it o1"prirk it with a sharp otoject. • If you push the LCD surfhce, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off" wait fbr a %w 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: • Tile surfhces of the DVD video camera/recorder, warm, but this does not indicate a f_mlt. Screen on connected AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly TV: • Never leave the disr navigation srreen, still image o1"ramera image displayed on your TV to whirh tile 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 tile dift_rence in temperatures is great such as entering a lodge fl'om 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 tile lens and/or inside tile DVD video camera/recordei: 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 very high for a long period of time: in a place where the temperature is • The temi)erature inside a closed vehirle o1"trunk ran berome very high in a hot season. If you leave tile DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction o1"tile case could be damaged.
Read This First To guide you, we have included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up tile 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 Teclmiques '_ explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for more advanced usage.
Introduction • You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 49, 58) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search tbr tbe recording start position or locate tile beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes '_t 4' If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite wilt not occur OYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p.
OYou can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 83) OCreate original DVDs on PC (p.
Table of Contents Important Information ......................................... For Your Safety .................................................. Precautions ........................................................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 2 2 ........... 4 Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 Cautions When Storing 8 Suggestions Read and Restrictions This First About This ............................................. ...............................
SWITCHING Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) ..................................................... 74 Compensating 74 for Backlight ............................. Using External Microphone .............................. 75 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) ........ 76 Viewing on TV Screen ...................................... CONNECTING VIEWING TO A TV ...................................... ON TV SCREEN PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM PLAYING BACK DVD-R Recording 77 ...
ADDING FOR SCENES USING EDITING SUBMENU (EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 127 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 128 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 128 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE).. 129 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ...... 130 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) .................... 130 GO TO ............................................................. 131 TOP (END) ..............................................
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BPf4S): For DZ-GX20A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder Charge it before use.
Names of Parts 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 12 13 14 (Inside the cover) Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20A only) This sensor controls the anlOUlK oflight to be emitted fl'om the built in flash. Take care not 9 to block with hand, etc. during 10 Accessory shoe For DZ GX20A o1"DZ MV780A only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See tile instruction manual of device to be attached %r details.) recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p.
i5 21 15 Viewfinder 16 Diopter 16 22 17 23 18 24 20 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 40) Press this button when removing the battery. (p. 36) control 19 (p. 36) To adjust tile focus of image appearing viewfindeI_ (Pull out tile viewfinder.) m the 22 Battery attachment 23 Record button 17 ACCESS/PC platform (p. 40) (REC) (p, 49) indicator (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730A (p. 7, 49, 5t) only) 24 LOCK switch (p.
27 28 36 34 29 36 37 30 31 32 38 39 33 40 41 42 27 QUICK MENU button To display fl'equently (p. 63) only the t\mctions that you use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch hetween manual fkocus and auto fL)CLIS. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 66, 111) Press this button to display tile menu f_r setting camera f\mctions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT button (p. 106) 31 DISC NAVIGATION 32 Stop/cancel or cancel setting of menu. 33 EXPOSURE button (p.
43 44_ 50 45 51 52 53 46 54 47 55 48 .....57 58 56 49 HITACHI DZ-RM4W \ 51 ZOOM T button (p. 56) 43 PHOTO button (p. 51) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 56) 44 REC button (p. 49) 45 MENU button (p. 84, 86, i11) 53 ZOOM W button (p. 56) 46 SELECT button (p. 106) 54 Reverse skip button (p. 60) 47 Reverse search button (p. 59) 55 Forward search button (p. 59) 48 DELETE button (p. 110) 56 Play/pause 49 DISC NAVIGATION 57 Stop button (p. 9, 58, 105) button (p. 103) 50 DISPLAY button (p.
1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (p. 45). @ Press down the DISC EJECT bntton and release it. once @ Push the disc against the turntable at the center of disc insertion block to lock it until a click is heard, and then close the covet" of disc insertion block: Do not touch the disc recording at this time. @ Gently open the cover tmtil it stops.
3 Start recording (p. 49). @ Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), o1"pull out tile viewf_nder (p. 36). @ When recording button. a video, press the REC Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (_). When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you to tiocus the suhject, and the "O I1" indicator will turn purple. Press PHOTO all the way down to record.
1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card ([3.48). @ Open tile LCD monitor (i3. 35). @ Open tile cover of card insertion with power turned off. ....... • ......... j @ Put in a card. block @ Insert tile card all tile way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block.
3 Start recording (p. 51). @ Open tbe LCD monitor (p. 35). @ Press tile PHOTO button halfway (balf press): When a suloject image is focused, tile "QII" indicator will turn purple. @ While holding down tbe button on tbe right of power switch, set the switch to @ Press the PHOTO button all the way (f\dl press). "[]" Note: • With the DZ-GX2OA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76) • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage camera/recorder and the functions Deleting Playing devices and editing images back on other DVD media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD which are available with them: video .'. × .'. Possible on compatible machine q • *2 ×*4 Initialization Unnecessary Finalization Unnecessary .3 Necessary Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary .3 .'.
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD R disc, o1" delete any recorded images o1"data. For optimum recording on DVD R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to tile disc in order to automatically make adjusmmnts when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If tile disc has no area to be written liar adjtlstment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times.
HANDLING DISCS OUsing discs DVD RAM and DVD R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the fbllowing cautions and observe them: • Ahvays use a brand new disc when recording important materiah • Be sure not to touch tile recording surR_ce of disc, or dirty or scratch it.
AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card calllera/recorder. When using can be used an exclusive on this adapter, memory card can be used SD memory cald.
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) Tile reeordable of video Movie tinle recording recordable will vary depending oil tbe video recording quality: See page 91 fbr tbe setting quality. time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) XTRA Approx. 18 min "1 Best quality FINE Approx. 30 min *2 High quality STD Approx.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD Tlle number setting of recordable of recording stills will vary depending oil tile recording quality: See page 94 for tile quality. For DZ-GX20A FINE Approx 13 Approx. 29 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx 480 Approx 900 NORM Approx 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx 640 Approx 1,200 ECO Approx 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx 240 Approx. 480 Approx 960 Approx. 1,800 For DZ-MV780A FINE Approx 27 Approx.
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS Tile pixel size of stills (]PEG) that ran be rerorded on this DVD video ramera/rerorder }} i{{{{{ is as follows: { { {,} i{{{{{ DZ-GX2gA 1,600 * 1,200 pixels 640 ×480 pixels DZ-MV78OA 1,280 x 960 pixeIs 640 × 480 pixeis DZ-MV730A 640 x 480 pixeis 640 x 480 pixels { { Tile following table shows the file size and quality of'one still (JPEG) recorded oil card: FiNE Approx. NORM Approx. 768 KB 1,024 KB Approx Approx. 384 KB 512 KB Approx.
This section explains preparations and battery. Setting Up the for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your thumb. Put your right hand hand fl'om in a position tile bottom where you so that Adjust the length of hand strap REC button with your of DVD video ramera/rerorder up to tile base of your can easily operate tile REC button and the Zoom lever.
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments ATTACHING LENS CAP A / Attach the 2 lens tile shorter end of lens cap string to cap. Attach the longer end of lens cap string attachment hole of DVD video camera/ to the recorder. Pnsh tile both sides of cap inward it over tile lens. er end and attach Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote controh 3 Slide ,4 / While inserting a fine rod into tile bole marked PUSH, pull tile battery holder out fiJrward. 2 Insert tile lithium terminal battery with tile positive (_) f_cing down. tbe cox,er to close it.
OUsing Point Remote Control the remote controllable control distance to tile inf,'areal is up to 16 feet receiver oil tile DVD video camera/recorcteI_ Tile remote (5 m). \ Infrared receiver Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to direct suntight or any intense light.
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open tile LCD monitoi; you can n-lonitor subject in-lage oil the LCD screen. 1 Open tile LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook tile finger there to open the monitor. ORange where the LCD monitor can be moved Tile LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 900.
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before dosing it at right recorder. the LCD angles n-lonitor, to tile DVD video be sure to reset camera/ Replace the LCD monitor Oil tile DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen f;_cing inward until a click is heard.
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. Use _ /_ / ,1_ / _ buttons to select, and then press I,/11 to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. button 2 Press the MENU button. The menn screen will appear. Setup" 401 0_f c_MI then "Date Set".
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display fbrmats: month/day/year, day/month/year o1"year/ month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display fbrmat will also change follows: M/D/Y 5:O0PM 9/30/2005 D/M/Y 17:00 30/ 9/2005 Y/MID PM 5:00 2005/ 9/30 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear. 2 Use the 1_I4/D"I_I/'_I/ 11_ buttons to choose "Date Mode" on the "Date Setup" menu screen, and then press the I_'/|| button. ,.
Setting Up The DZ-BP14S DZ-MV730A recorder. battery the provided has not been Battery with charged DZ-GX20A at purchase or DZ-BP7S time: Charge battery provided with it before using the DVD DZ-MV780A video and camera/ Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optionaI) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX2OA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries coutd cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
• Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of" battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: During Charge Note: See "Troubleshooting" charge l Lit complete l Goes out on page 167 when the CHARGE indicator blinks • Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77°F (25°C)): DZ BP14S (provided with DZ GX20A)/DZ BP 14SKY(optional): Approx. 165 mirmtes DZ BP7S (provided with DZ MV780A and DZ MV730A)/DZ BP7SW (optional): Approx.
OContinuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video can-lera/recorder can continuously be used with a fl/lly charged hattery: With DZ-BP148 (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min When using LCD monitor approx. 110 rain approx. 125 min approx. 145 min When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx.
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power tile DVD video camera/recorder, appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: tile battery Fully charged remaining level • Nearly empty _ ltllAit¥ _TYYYT*" White portion shows remaining level (Btinks) Note: The remaining levet indicator "_ " may be displayed for an extended period, and "_ " or "_ " may be displayed for a shorter period If the remaining battery level runs out, the DVD video camera/recorder will automati
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that yon nse tile AC adapter/ctmrger Dora honsehold AC ontlet when yon perfbrm settings indoors.
Turning Off DVD Video Camera/Recorder While holding down tile gray button at the right of power switch, set tile switch according to each recording function: Set to "OFF": Tile DVD video camera/ recorder will turn oft\ Set to "D": To record still on SD memory card Set to "_": To record movie on DVD RAM or DVD R disc Set to "1_1": To record still on DVD RAM disc PowerONstatus During playback, set the power switch to "_" or "1_1"when using disc, or set it to "[1_1" when using card.
Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC A / Press down release it. tile DISC EJECT bntton once and A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. 2 Gently open tile cover by hand f\dly nntil it stops. 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center to lock it until a click is heard.
Note: • If the cover of disc insertion btock is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to "OFF" If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.
REMOVING DISC A / Press down tile DISC EJECT button release it. Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removaI of the disc or untit power is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover wilt not open. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions.
Inserting 1 Open and Removing the LCD monitor. Removing 2 Turn tile DVD video camera/recorder 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. _-___ _ .... 4 Inserting Card: _ / - off. Tbe card will con-le out so that it can 7_% be held by fingers. _,, _ cardPnSh edge.tile center of _--___ ":-- .... - Card: <5..... _'_!t:l }i, / terminal inward Insert card with its £ ........ until it locks. Card ,> _./_- /_ -.2/!_ _ ., Close tbe cover of card insertion block.
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Recording Movie q Before You Begin /" Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. J 4 Press Pressing REC once witl start ACCESS/PC Tile "OI1" mark in tile viewfinder or on the LCD pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording screen will change to tile "0 REC"mark, and recording will start.
Note: • See "Check 1" on page 158 when recording movie is not possible. • See "Check 4" on page 158 if it takes some time before recording is possible. • See "Check 5" on page 159 if the DVD video camera/ recorder does not operate. • See page 52 for on-screen information display.
Recording Stills Note: Recording and card. of stilt images is possible on DVD-RAM disc __ PHOTO CARD ACCESS button indicator tile lens cap, and then point tile DVD video camera/recorder 2 Turn all the way (full Tile screen will be black, and then the ACCESS/PC indicator 1Remove 5 Press the PHOTO botton pressing). at subject. the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD RAM disc: Set the power switch to '1"1". When using card: Set the power switch to "lg_".
On-Screen Various types Information of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page fbr details. _ 2 3 ((_)) 4 5 [] 6 Program AE White balance EIS Manual Focus Backlight compensation [] [] 7 8 9 10 Microphone filter 16:9 mode Video flash* Self-timer 11 Externat Input 12 Recording status 1 Recording mode Movie recording time 13 Zoom 17 Remaining space on disc/card 14.
1. Recording mode 8. (p. 49, 51, 95) 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p. 92) : Movie a 2. : Still (Disc) : External input still (field) input still (fi'ame) I_1 : External [_ : Still (Card) _1 : External input still (field) [_ : External input still (fi'ame) Program AE (only No display : 16:9 mode OFF [] : 16:9 mode ON (Disc) (Disc) 9. Video in movie recording (Card) (Card) mode) 10.
15, Disr/Card O RAN R 17. Remaining type : DVD RAM REM XX MIN'(_ REM XX 7 : DVD R _.,_RAM : DVD RAM (write protected) : DVD R disc ah'eady finalized oil this DVD video camera/recorder : DVD R disc finalized oil a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder • 18. Remaining .5 : Remaining recordable minutes during movie recording : Number of remaining recordabIe still images during still recording battery level (p. 42) E : SD memory card :_ 19. Vohmle (low remaining charge) (p.
ODisplay Wben when recording an image of yourself recording lens, tile operating appear only when blink.
Zooming If you continue to hold tile zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Zoom 40x o1"240× specified, tile digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10 power is exceeded on DZ GX20A or DZ MV780A, or optical 16 power is exceeded on DZ MV730A). You can zoom up to 240 power. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Moving the zoom lever will display digital zoom bar.
MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object fl'om close up position: You can shoot the suhject as close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) fl'om tile lens surfitce, magnifying the image to fill tile screen. ,4 / Aint the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press the zoom lever to "W" control side.
Playing Before Back You Begin 51). insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 49, Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44). PLAYING BACK Use _ /_ / _ / _ to select, and then press 1_/11 to designate Press the I_/11 button in the recording pause StTItt/S. The DVD video camera/recorder will the playback mode, and tile scene recorded last will be played back 'scene", 17. 155.
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To fimction (p. 61) or Disc Navigation flmction (p. 103) to play back fi'om the start of disc or card. SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the _1 o1"I_ hold it: Search playback will start. Hold down _ button and : Scenes will be visually Hold down _II : scanned Note: • See page 158 if search playback does not operate normally. forward. Scenes will be visually scanned backward.
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press tile _ or _1_ button locate tile start of desired scene. to Press b'lH once: To skip to the first image of tbe scene fbllowing the one being played back, and start playback. Press I_1 once: To return to tile first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down b'lH : To continuously locate tile beginnings of scenes, starting fl'om tile scene following tile scene being played back.
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button during playback. Top: To go to tile start, and enter playback End: 2 To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specif,/: To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See tbe flollowing for details. Choose (point the option you want to), and then li_/|| button. to go press OSpecifying tile pause. the point to view .1step 2, bove,then 3 Press 10hoose the !'/ll button to enter the selection.
On-Screen INFORMATION Various types Information DISPLAY of infbrmation Display DURING oil rerording PLAYBACK will be superimposed oil playbark image you ÷ I No disptay • Switching mode Playback information display the information display Press tile DISPLAY button: You ran switrb tile display mode of on screen infbrmation. When using disc: Recording are viewing. mode .1 q *2 *3 Recording (VIDEO) or t"l (PHOTO) with disc; Only [Zl (PHOTO) with card.
Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal Menu. To display all menu items for experts (p. 84) While the camera image is being displayed Tile Quick Menn will appear. on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU bntton: Only the f\mdamental menu items will appear in tile Quick Menu, and tile explanation of tile flmction on which tile cursor is posit
OOperating Menu You can use tile I_I_/_D,'I/'_I/I_I_ options in Quick Menu and buttons on DVD video camera/recorder designate to select various setting them. Press the QUICK MENU button $ Press _ u d or I,/11 ,I ,}ns Press41_or• I Press the 1_/|| button directly to choose an option from menu To return to the screen one before, press the • button. Pressing the QUICK MENU button again will cause the Quick Menu display to disappear. When using the Normal Menu (p.
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: Tile fbllowing shows tbe menu when DVD RAM disc is being used: Tile details of each flmction are described oil tile pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ORecord Functions Setup (p 91) I:'1_ pui 8, r,:e _ s;o I (p 92) (p 94) * Displayed on DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A only. ODate Setup (p.
• Initial Setup _,_t_;_,i,,i_,, 2.°,_,_ (p. 102) FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING Tile following The details shows of each the menu f\mction when DVD are described RAM disc is being on pages showing PHOTO (DISC): used: the Normal Menu: See each reference page. • Record Functions Setup (p. 94) ....... a,,,E_T j (p.
@Date Setup (p.
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): Tile details of"each f\mction are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. • Record Functions Setup (p. 94) IDQui k !I_nJ _@ai V I!B soJr_ I=_ m _el_ Time_ FINE I :a_ER_ I Of_ I I I}:_Se ol ;'r m _CO I I (p. 94) q D QJick set s cei_'i _a, I 1 (p. 96) q [ 1 • Date Setup (p.
Olnitial Setup (p. lOl) _,_NT _ _RE URN (p. 154) _o,,Ui;;_,_tr_ I........ I....... _E_;TER _ETU,% D I (p 102) While Disc Navigation screen is being displayed button: The Quick Menu will appear. on tile LCD monitor, press tile QUICK MENU Only the f\mdamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except during recording). 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): Tile details of"each f\mction are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. OScene (p 112) _1 u or I ('] Edi_ s_gl,e sc_n_ F<(gR TRli ®R;td [1;} T R {i)R gR_ (p llo) I q [ Quik /!÷nJ ] (p. 117) i_,_i ....... __'_'_ ODisc (p. 132) I • Others (p.
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC): Tile details of each f\mction are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ODisc (p 135) IQ k_leu OOthers (p.
Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. (autofocus). You can also FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally. can also tile DVD video camera/recorder manually focus a subject, depending automatically focuses the subject (auto oil the recording conditions (mannal focus), focus).
Manually figcus _ the following objects, Objects not in // tsheCennterof which may not be automatically focused (see page 72): in brightness, such as white near at the same time wall Objects with little variation Objects are far and that Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
Adjusting (Exposure) Brightness of Image to be recorded The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button You can also manually during recording. The exposure the screen. adjustnmnt bar will appear on Adjust with (_ and (_) buttons Exposure adjustment bar 2 Use the@ @ buttons to adjust tile exposure, while viewing the image in tile viewflnder or oil tlle LCD screen.
Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (generally available) to tile external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound cai1 be recorded. Tnrn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see "Major Specifications" on page 175. To external microphone jack Note: • Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged in the AV/S input/output terminaI.
Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place. em.g o Auto r0e-di ,_ when the PHOTO 0 ,miui button is pressed on Always "_., off Press Automatically from rear.
Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING Use the provided follows: TO A TV AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO Note: • Using S-VIDEO wilt deliver clearer playback status • Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling (see "Terminology", p 155) from the TV speakers Stereo Type with S-VIDEO Jack I R_U_Wh_Ie camera/recorder to a TV as plug to it • Insert the AV/S input/output
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1Tt..n tileTVon,nd tile,np,selecto," ,t to Note: "VCR" whichever Re%r Turn The Video to the TV instruction switch 2 applicable manual input. fur how tile TV input. tile DVD image recorder that video the is seeing camera/recorder DVD will video appear on. camera/ on the TV sci'een. You can also monitor screen or viewfinder C_t I11 el'a 3 Perform / Fec 0 I'd e I\ playback, You can per%rm on Disc screen.
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see "Terminology'; p. 155) or DVD player that conforms play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert tile disc and play into the DVD recorder/player it back. See the instruction to DVD-RAM to Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on n-lanua] fbr DVD this DVD video camera/recorder.
Recording (Dubbing) Images • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM disc or card* into this DVD video camera! Before You Begin recorder (see p 24, 27) * Onty photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded RECORDING You can record recorder.
Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera/ recorder When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images.
RECORDING You can record (DUBBING) (dub) images IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS fi'om other video cameras camera/recorder. Use tlle AV/S input/output recorder to the other video camera.
RECORDING (DUBBING) You can record devices. Use the AV/S video device (dub) images input/output as shown in tile played IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES back on this cable (provided) to fiollowing figure: * If the video device to be connected recorder. has an S-VIDEO 1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. *" Select a scene to be played 3 Set the channel to an external back. of the connected video device input.
This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness video camera/recorder. Checking Flow of Normal of this DVD Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 63) • Normal Menu. To display all menu items for experts Press tile MENU button while tile camera image is heing displayed on tile LCD monitor: Tile Normal Menu will appear.
OFIow of Normal Menu Refer to page Camera 1_4Cs indirated Functions fk)r details Setup of'eacb flmrtion. *6 Date Setup ra Fu s ols Sei Proqram _ _{_F ;_=:;! 'VieM!DiQES F Bater ZG0m 0i_{_ I _]ENTER_RET Rf_ Program AE 'xgt I/ I (p. 86) White balance EIS .1 (p. 90) Digital zoom I (_sr NTER {IpRETURN Date (p. 88) (i7. 37) setting Display @RA_¢ I fk)rmat .9 (i7. 38) (p. 56) Microphone filter Flash 3 (I7. 76) LCD/EVF 2 (i7.
Setting I Before Up Camera You Begin Functions • See pagescreen 64 for how to setwith external input No menu appears SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder antomatically detects the stares of subject and surrounding situation and records the optinmn-i image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from L CD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" fl_omtile "Camera Functions Setup" menu. 2 Choose "Low Light", and designate it. ,._ Press the MENU button to end the setting. t o, _ o_At_ Note: • Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded • The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject up to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place.
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This camera/recorder DVD video adjusts tile color of" subject. balance setting depending conditions. automatically Change the white oil tile recording Note: • The white balance mode can be confirmed on-screen information using the • The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off • Do not block the infrared sensor (see "Terminology", p. 155) with hand, etc.
OSetting white balance manually 1 Point theDVD video Thick paper camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" 2 Press (see page 72). the MENU button, choose "White Bal.', "Set ", and then press the I1,./|| button.
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you nse zoom (see page 56) to record a magnified snbject image, it will correct f\lzziness in tile recorded image. Press the MENU After recording with EIS set to "Off", it is recommended that you return tile setting to "On" and then turn tile DVD video camera/ recorder off, unless you normally record with "Off" setting. button, choose "EIS" on the "Camera Functions Setup" inellU screen, and then press tile I_/|| I [#_ENTER ]_]RETURN button.
Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose tile movie quality h_om "XTRA", "FINE", 1 Press the MENU hutton, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "VIDEO Mode" on tile "Record Functions Setup" inenu screen, and then press tile I_/|| button. 2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then press the I_/|| button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. "STD".
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide screen (16:9) mode "On": Yon can also record images with tile aspect ratio changed (tile aspect ratio with "Off" is 4:3). "16:9 On" specified (aspect ratio 16:9) "16:9 Off" specified (aspect ratio 4:3) , ....................... J 1 Press the MENU button, choose "16:9" on the "Record Setup Functions" menu then press the I_/11 button.
Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or "STD '_recording using DVD-R disc.
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch tile still recording quality only when nsing card. Press the MENU hutton button, use "Operating Merm" (p. 64) to choose "Quality" on tile "Record Functions Setup" lllenu to end the [_ 3 Press czz the MENU I screen, 8:o0aM and then press tile I_/11 button. 2 ®l_ _EM _g_ setting, Still recording quality Note: Choose tile option the _'/|| button.
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When "Input Sourre: LINE oil either a DVD RAM disc with little iilovement. movement o1"S LINE" is sperified, you can record or a card. Tile DVD video camera/recorder by specifying of less moving Field Suitable "Field" is recommended desired option of externally input images can record an external image for recording image with 1 H video. for recording 1 Press the MENU hutton, use "Operating Menu" (p.
SELF-TIMER You can record photos using tile self timer function, button, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Self Timer" on tile "Record Functions Ii-lentl screen, 2 Select "On", and then press the 1_/11 button. The self timer will be set. the MENU button to end the setting. eeMc_ Self-timer recording 101 96 button. The recording indicator at the fl'ont of DVD video camera/recorder will blink.
SETTING ON-SCREEN If you switch connect this DVD off the oil screen DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) video camera/recorder infbrmation (displayed to a TV to view in tile viewfinder images on TV screen_ you can or on the LCD screen) fi'on-i the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU hutton, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "OSD Output" oil tile "Record Functions Setup" illenu screen, and then press tile I_/|| button. 2 Choose button.
LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU button, use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/ EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "LCD Brightness". Use _ /_ / _1_ / _ to select, and then press I_/11 to designate. The brightness adjustn-lent bar will appear oil the screen. 2 Use 3 Press tile _1_1/I"1_buttons the MENU button to end the setting. fur adjustnmnt.
SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor 1 Press the MENU O Press button, use "Operating Menu" (i7. 64) to choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/ EVF Setup" menu screen, and then choose "Color Level". The color density on the screen. 2 Use the '_I/I_D" screen and viewfinder. tile MENU botton.
Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) On Beep is heard when )ressed, etc. Off No beep is heard. the power Press the MENU button, use inenu 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: The 'Beep" setting wilt be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off button. TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER (POWER SAVE) OFF AUTOMATICALLY On To engage power save.
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator oil the fl'ont of DVD video camera/recorder even dnring recording. On The recording is recording. indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder Off The recording indicator wilt not light even during 2 Select bntton. "On" recording. or "Off", and then 3 Press the MENU button Recording to end the setting.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) Yon can restore menn settings to defi_nlts (initial settings at the factory (p. 174)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Press the MENU button, use O Press Menu" (p. 64) to "Reset" Setup" on the nlenu choose "Initial button to end the setting. Rote: To cancel resetting midway, choose 'NO" on tile screen for verification in step 2 or press the • button screen, and then press tile I_/|| button.
Using STARTING Disc Navigation OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool fiorediting scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation oil "scene" and "program _',so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation fhnction. Tile screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD RAM disc is used: Some items will :lot appear when DVD R disc or card is used, but the operation is tile same.
Thumbnail (see "Terminology", -- p. 155) Selected scene number*l/ Number of all scenes Cursor---Current StiII image icon *2Operation "1 *2 *3 *4 *5 guide .3- page position .4 -- Bar graph -- Disc type icon .5 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. No still icon wilt appear for card. The operation guide will varydepending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorde_ Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded. "C_R" will appear for DVD-R disc.
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 3 Press tile )/ll 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. h Use tile I_I_/_D,I/'_II/I_I_ buttons to select the desired Playback hutton. will start fi'om the selected scene. scene. Note: Pressing the _ or _ button wilI move the cursor to the preceding or following scene Pressing the _41 or _ button wilt move to preceding or following page. The selected scene will be fi'amed: This is called a "cursor".
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Repeat multiple 2 Use the I_I_/_I/"_(I/II'I) huttons tile desired 3 Press The steps 2 and 3 to randomly select scenes. to select scene. the SELECT selected scene button once: will be fl'amed in red and yellow. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION bntton.
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE Tile Disc Editing Navigation mode will of scenes Setting special scenes effects to Scene information display Changing allow a variety of f_lrther operations. _ You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene. 1 I0 - 113 _ You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails. 1 I4 - 116 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: Tile menu screens menu screens fbr disc and card will appear: See "Checking Flow of Normal Menu" on page 84. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. fbr Disc Navigation and OWhen using DVD-RAM disc Scene --3-- Edit (p 110)._1._ 114)._j J,_ J'_J'_ EffeCtcopy(p(P117) I J_ J,_Setect (p 119)._j _ Divide Detete Combine Move* (p. (p. (p. (p.
OWhen using card Scene r Delete (p 110) _i/ E Select Lock Detail (p 119)'--i-118) (p 120) Top (p 131) (p 131 ) Go To r ,_ Card } End [-- Format Card Capacity _'_ Start _ Current Current _ End All Slide Show (p 119) (p 119) (p 119) Start (p 137) % (p. 132) (p.
Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT - DELETE) Yon may Scenes want to delete oil DVD R disc 1 Press the DISC unwanted cannot scenes. be cleleted, NAVIGATION and menu button. item "Delete" 7 Press the • button quit. 2 Select the scene will not appear with DVD R disc. to I Oe_eie Scene 005,'013 I to be deleted. 3 Press the MENU I _NTER _X JT ®_M I button.
OEditing using submenu Press the MENU button hefore pressing the Ilqll button in step 5 (see page 110): The snhnmnn will appear. Edit ------T_Delete I--.-Exit Select _ [ .................. To delete selected scenes ....................... TO restore the Disc Navigation Start > Current.. screen To select scenes fl'om the start to the one that the cursor is on at tlle moment [-----Current > End... To select scenes from the scene tlle cursor All ........................
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) Yon can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide tile scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION bntton. Note: • If you press the MENU button before pressing the I_/|| button in step 5, the submenu wiII appear (see page 111) • Search and frame advance are useful when 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU bntton.
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, con-lhining Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Comhining them will be f_cilitated scenes is possible by the use of Disc only when "Category: All" is specified (p. 136). Stills cannot be combhled. '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select tile consecutive multiple scenes to be con-lbined. See page 106 when selecting multiple scenes. 3 Press the MENU button.
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY You can add finding to the beginning and/or There are three types of special effects: Fade Out (EFFECT - FADE) end of scene. Fade Out Fade Out \ \ Fade In Fade In Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen B/W: Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen Fades oat from cotor screen to Black and White screen Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades oat from verticaI direction of screen to black screen 1 P
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT - SKIP) You can specif,/"Skip" for scenes yon do not want to play hack: Tile selected 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select tile scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose 6 Press tile • bntton scenes will be skipped. to quit. A skip icon ",_" will appear in the thtm-ll)nail of any scene for which skipping has been set. "Scene", "Eff_ct', "Skip", and then press tile l_lll button.
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS Normally. the first image of the scene recorded fl'om a image of tile rerorded fur thumbnaih If you glance at the Disc srene is displayed set a vivid image Navigation as a thumbnail: You ran choose to thumhnail, you can know what another you screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the thumbnail (EFFECT - THUMBNAIL) / The screen %1"verifying switching of the scene to he will changed.
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) 1 Set tile power 2 Press the DISC 3 Select tile 4 Press 5 Choose "Copy" "Scene" iilenu the and then button. switch to "_il" o1" "1_1". NAVIGATION Note: • No movie can be copied. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the 1_/|| button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p 111) • See "Category" (p 136) to check the stiIIs recorded on DVD-RAM disc. button. still to be copied. MENU button.
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) Yon can lock each photo recorded oil card so that it will not he deleted o1"edited hy mistake. 1 Set the power switch to "IINI". OTo unlock the scene: 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select tile locked scene, and then use the same procedure as ahove to unlock the scene: The lock icon will disappear and locking will be released. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU bntton.
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You ran nse this "Selert" fnnrtion to selert ronserutive srenes at one time. This function is nseful when there are mnTlerous scenes. 4 Choose 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: When selecting proceed with step 3. all scenes, simply "Select" on the "Scene" menn screen. 5Choose "Start > Current", "Current > End" or "All" and then press the I_/|1 hutton. 3 Press the MENU hutton.
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various intbrmation fior a scene: tile recording length, special effects and movie quality mode. A / Press the DISC 2 Select the scene to know. 3 Press 4 Choose NAVIGATION whose button. information mode, recording date/time and Note: you wish • if multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the seIected scenes (total number in case of stitls) witl appear. (When using disc) the MENU button.
Program WHAT IS "PROGRAM"? Program movie refers or still. to an assembly Scene No 1 of scenes Scene No. 2 recorded oil tile same Scene No 3 date Scene No 4 regardless of whether Scene No 5 they are Scene No 6 J Program No.
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) Yon can play hack only tile selected 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION program. 4 Select bntton. tile program to be played then press tile I_/11 button. hack, and 2 Press the MENU bntton. Playhack will start fl'om tile first scene of the selected progran-l. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Play" on tile "Program" I_lenu screen, and then press the I_/11 button.
O After entering the title, choose "Enter" and then press tile I1_/11 hotton. TITLE ai a i 7 # T 4'r /, Par_ i 6 9 0 SPACE • Characters title available for entering You can use the SELECT button to select characters fl'om the "capital letter", "small _bcdef_hijklm letter" and "symhol" With step 5, select 7 The screen %1"verifying the change in title will appear: Choose "YES", and then press tile )"/|| hutton. press the )"/|| button.
Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You can create a play list oil this DVD video recorded scenes. camera/recorder by gathering your fi_vorites from the Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On tile other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity fbr recording. Example: Program 1 \ Program 2 \ \, \ \\ \ Play list 1 created Play list of up to No. 99 can he created, to No. 99.
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. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Playlist" tile play display, tile I_/|| 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Switch" on tile "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the I_'/|| button. OEditing screen Disc <4RAMI Navigation of tile selected play list will be displayed.
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press 5 Press the I,_1 bntton button. to move the ctusor to the lower row. and press the _II or I'_ bntton select the point where the scene is to be inserted. the MENU bntton. 3 Use "Operating to Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Edit" oil tile "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the )"/ll button.
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC" NAVIGATION h Display tile editing he edited. Per%rm 3 Move steps screen 2 of tile play 4 on page tile cursor 4 button. list to 5 126. Press the DISC screen Per%rm 3 From steps the play position 4 Select rovv'. 2 screen scenes scenes tile • 4 to bntton: The exit FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) to a play list. 5 button. of the play list to Press the MENU 6 Choose "Add", hntton.
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU You can delete scenes fi_om play list on the editing 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 Display tile editing FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) screen. 5 Choose 'Delete" bntton. screen of the play list to be edited, Perfbrn-i steps 3 Move 2 on tile "Edit" n-lenu screen, and then press tile I1_/11 button. 4 on page 126. Repeat steps 3 5 other scenes can be deleted. tile cnrsor to the play list in lower row. 6 Press the • bntton: exit will appear.
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You can move scenes only when "Category: All" is specified. 1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 9 Tile screen fur verifying n-love will appear: Choose "YES". and then press tile I_/|| button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Switch" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press tile I_/11 button. Select tile play list to be edited, and then press tile I_/|| button. 4 Select Choose "NO" to cancel n-love.
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. The screen for verifying exit will appear: Choose "YES" and then press the _'/|| button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Title" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the I_/ll button.
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. O Use "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" Illeiflt/ sci'een, and then press tile I_/|| hutton.
Disc or Card Management INITIALIZING Initializing DVD DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) RAM disc o1" card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off Before You Begin during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect initialization wiii result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be unusable.
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images fl_ombeing erased or edited by mistake. Fnrther recording will not be possible oil protected disc nntil tile protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Choose "NO" to cancel protection. After "YES" o1""NO" setting, the Disc Navigation screen will be restored. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use "Operating Menu" (p.
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation thumbnail, in this skip, DVD DVD video camera/recorder, camera/recorder, tile Disc Control Into video fi_de, in a particular t\mction manner. and then use Navigation may to update Before You Begin camera/recorder If you Menu" (p. 64) to choose "tIpdate Control Into." on the "Disc" menu screen, and then press tile I_/|| button. "Update Control "YES", and then press the IP'/II button.
FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera!recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in tile order of recording regardless of whether they are movies o1"stills. Yon can nse the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only o1"movies only. 1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Specity the desired option tor display, and then press the I_/11 button. 2 Press the MENU bntton.
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder 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 I Ise "Operating Menu" (p. 64) to choose "Slide Show", "Start", and then press tile I_/|| button. Start: To start a slide will enter tile playback Note: • One still is played for approx 5 seconds.
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE Use tile provided w'hich tile software and photos recorded PC connection cable WHEN CONNECTING to connect this DVD oi1 tbe CD ROM provided o1" generally oil tile DVD video camera/recorder video TO PC camera/recorder to your available software is installed: can be used oil the PC.
OUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: DVD-RAM disc recorded Original DVD-RAM disc or on this DVD video camera/ another DVD-RAM disc recorder DVD-MovieAIbumSE** @ OUsing 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 147): DVD-RAM disc recorded Blank DVD-R disc on this DVD video camera/ recorder DVD-MovieAlbumSE** DVDfunSTUDIO** @ OCapturing into PC, the images on DVD-RAM disc reco
Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders. To refer to the contents of CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of PC, right-click the CDROM icon and choose "Open". DVDCAM7 DVDMASE4 Contains the installation). DVD MovieAlbumSE (see You can use DVD MovieAlbumSE to edit oil DVD RAM disc and create a 3D title. page 143 fur the images recorded DVDfun2 Contains tile DVDfonSTUDIO (see page 144 %1"installation).
•DVD-MovieAIbumSE You can read the instruction • DVDfu nSTU DIO marmal using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 4\manuals\English fblder contained on the provided CD ROM. • After installing DVD MovieAlburnSE, open "Prograrns" or "All Programs" fl'om the Windows "Start" menu, choose "Hitachi DVDCAM" and "DVD MovieAlburnSE", and then open "Instruction Marmal".
Installing Software Before You Begin ] Before installing the UDF driver (DVD RAM driver) provided with this DVD video can-lera/ recorder, check to see if another UDF driver* has already heen installed your PC.
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ,4 / Click "All" on the installer screen. Clicking 'All" allows you to install the DVD RAM driver. DVD MovieAlbumSE 4.1 and DVDflmSTUDIO 2.2 all at one time. If any of the software programs are already installed, uninstall them. and then proceed with installing the provided programs. 2 The screen %r installing MovieAlbumSE A €"11' If you do not wish to change which DVD MovieAlbumSE "Next".
O A message veritying whether a shortcut icon is to be created oi7 desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click "Yes". If not, choose "No'. 10 Click "Install". Installation will start. _A // A message verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear: If yon want to create one, click "Yes". If not, choose "No". 7 Click "Finish". Then the installation of DVDfunSTI.TDIO will start. 12 Click "Finish". Then the installation of DVD RAM driver will start.
15 Click "Next". |/If yon do not wish to change tile folder which tile UDF driver is installed, click "Next". in Click 15 Caref\flly accept read it, click the License Agreement: Click If you "Yes". The contents of agreement actual screen the figure. may displayed be difIerent 18 If yon do not wish to change click "Next".
tll Check the displayed "Next"• contents, and then 21 Ifyonr click PC nses Windows <'_' XP/Me, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click "Finish" and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver • Ifyonr proceed is now complete. ,f, PC nses Windows with step 22. 2000 Professional, Click 20 Installation complete, contents, window. will start.
Creating Recorded DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAIbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below. A / Insert a recorded DVD RAM disc into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect tile DVD video camera/recorder to the USB terminal of PC. /- Start DVD images 3 Right MovieAlhumSE. on DVD click RAM and disc the tlmmbnail edit the as necessary.
will O DVDfunSTIJDIO The following "OK". Collect automatically Tool will start. appear: Click Note: • The menu screen created on DVDfueSTUDIO • The following table shows the recordable cm DVD-R disc from DVDfunSTUDIO. Ally will scene exported on DVD be automatically desired of disc change registered on tbe DVD menu to tbe style, change the title, choose tile size to he used (8 cm/12 cm/12 cm double layered) and the playback method. Refer the DVDf\mSTUDIO instruction manual details.
Uninstalling Software To tminstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed, use "Control Panel" to open "Add or Remove Applications", choose tile applications to be uninstalled fl'om the displayed list of applications, and then click tile "Change/Remove" button. Note: After uninstalling Cautions Recorder software, be sure to restart the PC.
Introduction Tile fkallowing introduces DVD to Video tile video sof'Lware Editing (generally camera/recordei_ available) recorded on this Tile reference software only; Hitachi does not guarantee o1" endorse company fur any inqniries on tile specifications Software you inRn'mation can use with on the product PC to edit on this videos page is fk_r tile operation of a given product. Contact the and operation requirements of the product.
Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion Video flash Iens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion (DZ-FLH3)** (DZ-SR3437 tens (DZ-TL1)* Step-up ring for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, for DZ-MV78OA) DZ-SR3037 O • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuaIs for each accessory.
Removing Disc from Its Package No disc in package such as in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge or caddy case can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc Dora tile holder, cartridge or caddy when using. Tile way to remove a disc fl'om its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains how to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER Hold tile Round DVD Holder with SIDE A f_tcing up.
REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 1 at ne tipped pen, etr.tosnap oil"the,ork pins, and then remove them. Snap off and remove Fockpin l= While pushing the release levers in the direction of arrows, gently pull out tile holder with tile disc, taking care not to drop the bare disc. € eRemoving disc from caddy case A / Insert yonr finger into the hole in tile center of disc, taking care not to touch tile recording surflace, and slide the disc obliquely upward so that it is not canght by claws.
Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function The default at pumhase time is "Auto'; which will automatically start the demonstration minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on Use the following procedure if you wish to view the demonstration to "Off't 1 Press the MENU button. "Initial Setup", "Demo Mode", and then press tlle I_/|| button. button the I_1 or to choose tile desired button.
Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables writing cannot he accidentally to disc (protects disc from writing) so that deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. images recorded on DVD RAM disc DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording %rmat widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time.
FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playahle on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD R: No fllrther recording can be made oil a finalized DVD R disc.
SD MEMORY CARD: This is a standard mm thick, and has (MMC), MMC can cannot be inserted of memory card developed in 1999. The cald is 32 l_]ii-ilong × 24 ii-ln] wide x 2.1 9 pins. Since the SD memo W card was developed based on MultiMediaCard be inserted into SD memo W card slot and used. Howevei; an SD memory card in the slot exclusively fbr MMC.
No DVD Check Video the Camera/Recorder Operation - Following: Movie can be recorded R disc. only on DVD-RAM or DVDIf the temperature inside the DVD video camera/ recorder is high, normal operation may not be possible. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again for operation. Check the following: is proper type of disc inserted? Is power switch set to "411"? is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder write-protected? Release the writeprotect.
Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered AC outlet? from Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? (DZ-GX20A/DZMV78OA) Unplug the PC connection cable. Does DVD video camera/recorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and played back? Press the DiSC NAVIGATION button.
Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order: If a message (I) Data error in a part It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of of image file.
Cannot combine scene of multiple programs, Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot be combined. Create a Ptaylist first, and then combine such Create Playlist first, and then combine scenes. scenes Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes. Select Cannot combine. multiple scenes, Cannot delete I13 on the playlist. only movies and combine them. 113 Select scenes. Select a range of at least 2 scenes combine them.
Card ful!. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. Card full. Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another Card is not formatted. Format the card now? Was the card formatted video camera/recorder, CHECK A disc unusable card. 29, 1 I0 DiSC on PC? When using the card on this DVD choose "YES" and format it.
Disc error. • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 166. 24, 26 • 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. Disc full. Cannot execute, Delete disc. Disc has no data. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded. Disc has no Play List.
Error occurred. replace disc. Please An abnormality occurred Replace the disc. with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. Finalize may not be complete. Finalize again now? Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, 3ower was supplied and disc was inserted. It is unrecordable this card. The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/ recorder: Use another card.
There was no scene which can be deleted. This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc Navigation when al! the selected scenes have been locked. Release This card cannot used. Please replace be the lock on scenes The card cannot another card. before executing be used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Use 27 card. This disc cannot be used. Please replace disc. A disc that cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder has been loaded. Check the type of disc.
*1 • This message may disc is recognized soft, dry • This the cloth message DVD may after • If the repair and appear when off tile also when message using when you appears when occurs occm's. it dries message appears when the remove it and disc; a recorded then use a the DVD In this out, and video case, then do not turn repair the disc; turn it on again. camera/recorder on fl'om offwith a repaii: recording and If this do not repair it.
Troubleshooting Check DVD Power to see the following video camera/recorder before asking to normal, for a repai_ If the suggested do not attempt to repair solution it yourself, stil! cannot but consult restore your the dealer. supplies Battery cannot be charged. Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 50 - 86°F (10 - 30°C). Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it. Is the DC power it.
Even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to recognize a disc: Closing the cover witl automatically turn the opening the cover will cause the ACCESS indicator to blink. DVD video camera/recorder During off. 46 recording Pressing the REC or PHOTO button wil! not start recording. Is input image copy-guarded? Is the disc write-protected or the card locked? 27, 8I, Recording starts but stops immediately.
During playback Recognition of disc is not complete is disc dirty? Use the provided Pressing the playback button wil! not start Has the image been recorded video camera/recorder? playback. Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/ recorder. disc cleaning 51 cloth to clean it.
Photos on card cannot be played back. This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. If the pixel data is outside this range, blue thumbnails will appear the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.
When the DVD video No drive icon appears on PC. camera/recorder is connected to PC: The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. Check the power supply. 44 Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into this DVD video camera/recorder. Error occurs in playback of DVD video camera/ recorder on PC.
The DISC EJECT While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use button is not valid when Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon the DVD video camera/ and execute "Eject". recorder is connected to If DVD-MovieAtbumSE is running, clicking the eject button on PC. DVD-MovieAIbumSE wi!l open the cover of disc insertion block of this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc.
Miscellaneous Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. Execute The date and time are Has the DVD video camera/recorder period of time? been left unused The internal Charge it. may be discharged: incorrect. No scene can be system reset (press the RESET 174 button). Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. dealer.
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" wil! reset aft settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recordett A / Set the power switch to "OFF" to tnrn tile DVD video camera/reorder off.
Major Specifications CCD DZ-GX20A : 1/3.6-inch interlaced DZ-MV780A : 1/4.5-inch interlaced DZ-MV73OA : 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-GX20A approx. 2,120,000 DZ-MV780A approx. 1,330,000 DZ-MV730A approx. 680,000 Number of effective pixets DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A Lens DZ-GX20A Movie: approx. St)l(: approx. 1,920,000 Movie: approx. 690,000 Still: approx. 1,I00,000 Movie: approx. 340,000 Still: approx. 340,000 1,230,000 : FI.8 - 2.2 f : 3/16"1-3/4" (4.
Maximum recordable time (per side) DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Maximum number DVD-RAM disc of recordabte stills (per side) approx. approx. approx. I8 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes (XTRA) (FINE) (STD) DZ-GX20A approx. 750 DZ-MV78OA/DZ-MV730A approx. 999 If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable wil! decrease. SD memory card (when using 32 MB card) DZ-GX20A approx. 29 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV78OA approx. 58 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV73OA approx.
Operating Storage temperature (humidity) temperature -4 - 140 °F (-20 - 60 °C) Weight Total weight when Provided 32 - 104 °F (0 - 40 °C) (less than 80%). 32 - 86 °F (0 - 30 °C) when connected to PC recording accessories DZ-GX20A approx. 480 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV78OA approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV73OA approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX20A approx. 555 g DZ-MV78OA approx. 475 g DZ-MV73OA approx.
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Index Numerics 16:9 ................................................................ 240x (Dig Zoom) .............................................. 40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................ 8 cm bare disc .................................................. 92 56 56 24 A AC adapter/charger ........................................... ACCESS/PC indicator ................................. Add (edit) ....................................................... Atl programs ....................
Low Light (Program AE) ..................................... 86 M MF .................................................................. MIC FiIter ......................................................... Move ............................................................. 72 90 129 N Normal Menu .................................................... 84 o Optical 10x zoom tens ........................................ Optical 16x zoom lens ........................................ OSD Output ...............
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