HITACHI Inspire the Next Instruction Manual RAM V,m,D,E 0 __ RAM MultiMediaCard TM DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A DZ-MV550A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914_3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
! Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leavingthe dateltime feature unaffected. If the cameralrecorder is to be left unattended for a long pedod of time, turn it off WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TH S UN T TO RA N OR Me STURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSER ES ONLY. SURE TO USE SPECIFIED WARNING: TO THE PREVENT FIRE AC OR ADAPTER/CHARGER SHOCK HAZARD, BE (DZ-ACSI).
_arn ing: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow ing two :onditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEG UARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quafity standards in the manufacture of your video product, sa faty is a major factor in the design of eve/y 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 befare operating yourvideo product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
11 Anapplianceandcartcombination ,_ should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 16 17 12 13 14 15 Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fell into such power lines or circuits.
Cautions Handle the When liquid crystal • The ] ,CD is a very delicate Using display display (LCD) with care: (lev'Lce: I)o riot press s_l_ri3 Object, • _fyou pus] I the LCD su _:ace, u_leve_l_iess _n displ_; its su _ace with t_i_; occur. force, ldt it or _rick If uxleveIlrl_ss it with does _lot disappear a soon, t ux'_] tlle I)VI) xddeo cameralrecor(ler off, wait ff._r a few mo_n_rtt_> _ld tlle_l tus_l it o_] again.
Heat on surface of product: • The su _ace of the I_VI ) video cap,era/recorder Screen on connected will be sligh_]ywarJ n, but _h i_does rlo_ _ldicate a fau It. TV: • Never leave the disc _aviga_ton screeri, still iJr_age or camera JJr_ge displayed o_ your TV to which the I)_I) video c._nerairecorder is co_ected: I_oirlg so cotdd result in displayed it_age rete_tiori or phosphor de_adatiorI of TV screen. Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DV D rid ei.l c_neraireci.
Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the I}VD video c_nerairecorder betvceeIi places where the dL_ereIme i[_ temperatures is great - such as erlterirlg a]odge from a sEt slope or go_lg out of a cooled room or vehicle cor_deItsat [cm (vapor ir_mr warrrled or cooled to water droplets) could occur ori thelens arid/or _tside the I)V] ) video C_rlerairecord er, [fco_de_)satJor_ occurs, do riot oper_ t_e cover of disc or card ir_sertJor_ l)]ock [f'po_[ble.
Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera!recorder high for a long period of time: in a place where the tam perature is very • Tl-le tet_iperatuJreinside a closed vehicle or t_uIlk carll_)ecorneve_3_?l_ghin a hot season, I fyou M_:qethe ])V] ) video ca:hera/recorder in such a place, it could _z]_ ft_lction or the case co uld be d a:naged. AJso, dO riot expose tile I}Vl] ",'idea carrlerafiyeci.ll_d er to d_ct S LIIILI_]i or place it near a ?]eater.
Read This First To guido .v_u, wo \,_ il_ciudod f_llowing six cl_uptors. • _le sectionor_"Setups_ explains_ow tosetap _he DVI) video canerairecorde_batter_, arid set_hedateitTme, Wo want this manual to bc as hotpfu! as possible, so it ir_ciud(!s two easy w_+ysto find thc i¢fformatien • The _ec_[onOrl"¸Basic Techniques"ex_plaTr_ 9_e basico per_io_ oft_TsI)VI)videocamera/ recorder- recordi_gofmovie_,_ti]] image_, external inp_, aridplaybackofrecorded inlage_.
Introduction /I)You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58) U_l]ike tape devices, you do _ot need to search for the recording start pos[tio{_ or locate the beg_nxfi{_g of b]arlk port_orl. You car_ stop playback and irr_nediately start recordir_g: New record_rlg w_ll r_ot overwrite ar_y prev_clusly recorded data, J_Rec_rde_sce_es -_J ell I ÷ If yc_ stop pl_y_¢k midv_y _nd _ar_ recoK_i_, ¢t_erwritewill _ot _r. /)You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.
• You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (P,86) Osirlg th_s DVI) video camera/recorder, you _l collect scer_es of you_" child, for ext_nple, on play list of Disc Navigatk_n furlction arid create az_ or_girl_ mov'Le: Then sb rlp]y pl_¢ back the play List arid dub tt on VCR. It Ts _so easy to make arly r]tur]ber of ider]Ucal tapes. Up to now, yoLi had io repe_edly pn_ss buttons With E_,_D,yOL=Ca=_simply play I_ack ibis _JD video c_ml_ta,_re_er, @ild press the m,_rd butter= or= VCR.
Table of Contents Important IrTforrnation ........................................ For Your Salary ................................................. Precautions ....................................................... 2 2 2 IMPORTANT 4 SAFEGUARDS ........................... Cautions Whan Using ........................................ O Cautions Whan Storing ...................................... 8 Sug,_cstions and Rastrictions ............................. 9 Road This First ......................
FLOW OF QUICK MODE _[TH CARE)): ........... 70 Manually Focusing Subjact .............................. 71 FOCUSING Adjusting DURING RECORE)ING Brfghtnass {Exposuro) of Imago ................... 71 to ba rocardad ..................................................... 73 U81rtg Full Auto FurlGtion .................................. 74 Sa[tirlg 75 V]daa Flash (for DZ-MV580A) USING EXTERNAL Viawirtg MICROPHONE art TV SGroan ............. ................... 76 .............................
ADDING SCENES TOPLAY LiST Subsidiary Information (EDITING FLAY LIST) .................................... 123 Introductiorl to Optional Accessories ............. DELETING SCENE8 FRO[N PLAY LIST CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ (EDITING PLAY LISq_ .................................... 129 157 F_OWER SUPPLY .............................................. 157 INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAI_TER ......... 157 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LISq_ ....................
! Checking Provided Accessories Mak(! sure that you ha_,_ ull the followin_ ucce,_ofics in pack_ge: 3at_r_ (modsl DZ_BP14S): :_3i-._JOL = p _,_ r _Jppy "o_th!_ E_JD _ide_ _tn_l'_V'e_rd_=_ Cha'_e it b_rJ_ JSe AC ad_ptsrlcharger {mod_l DZ-AC$1): _.
Names of Parts 5 6 7 8 J 9 2 10 11 4 3 12 (Bottom) (lasidethe coverl I Infrared receiver (P. 34) 8 Accessory eh_>a When the remote controlis used Io oIJeraIe 1he Only for DZ-MV580A: I) _¢D video career a/reci.lrd er, t3tis receiver ,,=_iL1 _[he o;_tiona_ video flash, etc, ca_l be attached ?_ere. (See their_stm ctior_ rr_nu al of d e:vice to be receive tdle infrared sign_, attached fbr details,) 2 Lens cap string attachment 3 Recording indicator (P.
14 21 14 Viewfinder(_ 15 16 22 34) 17 23 1B 24 25 19 20 26 19 CARD ACCESS indicator (R 8, 50) 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the foct_ of image a£;peanrlg i:l 1he vJewf_xlder. _l_u]l out the v[ewY_lder.) 20 Card insertion block (P. 47} 16 ACCESSfPC indicator {R 8, 49, 50) Wi]l bl_ or lig_ltwheIi the d_c _l I)VI ) video g_merair_corder is agce_st_d(v_,_Jt_or _ad J5 executed) or the I:WI) v_deo camera/recorder is cor]_iec_ed to PC.
27 2B 34 29 35 30 36 27 FULL AUTO button (P.74) To switchtileI)VI)v_deo camera/recorderto t_l automatic. 2B FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch be_veen mariu_ tbcas. tbctLS _KI auto- 31 37 32 3B 33 39 36 RESET button (P. 181) qo reset aH settirlgs to defaLllts istat us when the OVI] video camera/recorder was sldpped from the facto_¢} 37 PC connection terminal (TO PC) 38 Joystick (E 37, 5B, BT, Bg) 29 EXPOSURE button (P.
! 4O 46 I 41 42 47 43 48 49 5O II D$_LAy 44 45 54 HITACHI DZ_3_J 40 REC button {P. 49, 50} 46 ZOOM T button (P. 56} 41 DIGITAL ZOOM button (R 56) 47 ZOOM W button (P. 56) 42 Reverse skip button 48 Forward search button (P. 59) {R 60) 43 Reverse suarsh button {P. 59) 49 Playlpause 44 DISC NAVIGATION button {P. 105} 50 Forward skip button (R 60) 45 MENU button 51 DISPLAY button (R 62) (P. 37, 90, 112) button (R 5O} 52 Stop button (P.
Con*_ect a power supply (P 43) Power_b[e 2j AC adapter/cha=ger
3 Start recordirlg _1_,49). Qi_ress tile I_C (])Operl tile I +CI) txIo_Iitor [I_,35). but_or_, i_ecordklg w_ll start. I_re_klg tile I_EC butto)i agakl will stop recordirlg (i_ VIDEO), I_re_LTIg RF,C will erlable you to record _rle p_loto _ PHOTO). @Wli[le power holdir_g switch, "L_ PHOTO". tile gray switch at the center set tile switch to _VlI)EO"or ("i VII )l_O" orl]y _f fbr I)V])-I;I dTsc) @.
2_ AC adapted¢har_er
Discs and Cards The tollow#_g tubtc lists tht_ stor,_[_t_ media {discs arid curds) that cal_ b_ used on this DVD video camer,_l r_rd(_r und th_ fur_ctiot_s WtliGh arc _R_itabJO V#tth ff_OIt_: _sco_ling tre/]e ,'. .', Recording still :. x :. :. x :. EditirTg on ihis DVD vi_eo _amer_Jrecorder • X "= Playback on EPCDplayer x *_ :*2 x Playback on EP#D video "scordsr ..'3 Deleting recorde_ image . _2 x*4 .
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cminot record a still oil I )_ )- R d_sc, or delete OFinalizing a_y recorded i_iages or data. For opt _r_ItLr_I reCO_g Orl] )VD-I_ dL_c,th_sI_VI) video c_r_erairecorder writes cor_t_'ol d_a to the Bell.ire u s_ig the 8 cm I_VI)_I_ disc [_ovided orlthis ])VII video c_r_lerai_corder orl a I]VI] _layer or disk _l order to autorn_tic_31y make a_ust_I_ltS wher_ it Lsi_Is_d _TId ejected _.CCOr_IpaT_yi_Ig recorders.
HANDLING DISCS OUsing discs DVD-RAM _Id DVD-I;_ discsarevery delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions arJd observe them; • When using disk on this DVD video camera/ recorder, be sure to keep it in Rotund DVD Holder.
AVAILABLE CARDS _Common MUUUUUULk 8D mBTOryCar'J an6MullMe6aCa_l car beJse6on lhi_, _ vdeocanler"_ pecoP'JBr eHandling %]oise I [JUUUUUUUL i Cardwhe_lrecordi_lgvit_ I)o not use cards other t_ar_ II itx_ages. • • • • • II 1)o not touch the card I[ ten n tTralor allow it to toLIch metal, Termfna[ 1)ozlot paste ar t)_d_ng other tha_ exclusive label oil label pasti_lg po_iorL 1)o not subject card to impact, berld or drop it, I)o not disassemble card or modify it. 1)o not expose card to water.
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) 1"lie record_tble video recording Movie recordable tittle w_ll v_ qLl_.lity, titx_e on one depend_xlg disc o_ the video (on s_ngle s_del recording (wher_ qualit3_: recording See p_tge 9_ for tile settixlg or_ly tx_ovies) KTRA Approx. 18 rnin "1 No _cor_ing possible VS_, high qu_lily FINE Approx. 30 rnin "2 Approx. 30 rain *2 High qualiLy 3TD Approx. 60 rnin "3 Approx.
! RECORDABLE STILLS {PHOTOS) ON CARD _he rlumber of recordable stills will vary deper_dir_g or_ the recording quldity: See page 97 if.it the settirlg of recordtxlg quality. SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The ptxel size of stills (]PEG]that carl be recorded oil this IIVI] video camera/recorder ksas fbllows: ForDZ-MV550A __ ! !i
Thissection explainspreparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camerafracorderand battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER _IJse_t your ri_lt h_id from _he bottom of I)VD _,-_deo camera/recorder up to the base of your thuJnb. i_ut your hand i_1a posit ti.ln where :¢ou carl eas_y operate tile REC barton arid tile Zoom lever, Adjust t_le le_lg-_hi.l_'h_tid strap so that the I)VI ) "¢ideo c_meraiceci.
! ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ATTACHING LENS CAP I Attach the shooter end of ]ens ca[J str_xlg _o t_Je lens _ll), 2 Attach t_]e lo{_ger end of lens cap string to t_]e a_tachment _o]e of ])_1] video camera/ !'eco!'(|_t. 3 I_usf]tile both] sides of cap irtw'a_ arid attac]lit over th_ lens, Note: • P_v,a_ keep the leNS COpon when inot rising the I_JD vi_ r.
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL _Itsect f_e [jrovided lttldt_n battery 1 Slide t_le cover to remove 2 h_ser_ tile REMOVING i_fo remote co_frol, 3 $1Jdethe it. lithium battery wit]l the [_os[tive BATTERY FROM REMOTE cover to dose it, Note: The life of lithium b_eP! is appr_xinlal_ly otne year.
OUsing Remote Control Poir_t t_Jeret_ote coIitro] to t_Jeinfrared re_:eiveron tile 13_tI)video c_n_rairecorder. l%e remote _:o_trol]able distarlce is u_ to 1_ fee_ (5 m). h_francdreceiver Note: • W_lei_ tJsi13_t_l$ romo|$ coital, make 8LlrOt_lat _J_l_ irff_red receiver o_ DV[3 video canlerMrec_er is _ot expo_e_ to dire_ sLinli_ht or _ intense light.
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you operi the I,C.l_rrlOzfitor,you cati mor_ttor subject image on the I,CD screen. 10peri the I,Cl_ rnordior. The _,CI) monitor has a poriiori where you cati ]lookyour f_rlger. Hook tile f_iger thereto operl tile rnordion ORange where the LCD monitor can be moved TheI,CDmoz_tor car_ beopenedupto N_pro_drrlately 90".
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Be{bre closing _le I .CI ) tT_ordtor, be stare to reset it at right _lgles _o _he _)VI} rid eo camerairecorOer, Replace *he LCI) monitor or_t_le I)VD video c_r_mra/recorder wJ*h tile LCD screen {hcir_g _rI'¢*'_rd tlrlt_l a click is ?leard, ! 36 Note: • Be sLire to return the LCD monitor _t right angl_ to the [?_D vi_e_ _mer_'reco_Jer 13_o_ closil_ it or replacin_ it on tho [_'D video c_me_/re_r(Ior with its screen _cin_ o_tsi_o.
SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the curr_r_tdut_ arid time so thut th_ date and tim_you muke u r_cordingcan be recorded co_ly. The Pollowing procedurecar_also b_ used to vonect th_ date and tim_you huv_ utrou¢_,_t. Tilt u pitJowrl and _o I_ _ right _o sele_, _l_d thSI3 preSS I_/11 tO designate. I Turn the I]VI) video cart_era/recorder on. 2 Press the MEN U button. _ F q 5 _fi]t the joystick to left or rJgttt to select the digit you WZ_r]tto set _r] sequence.
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select orleof three date display f¢.
Setting Up the Battery The D Z-BP14S batt(!ry provid(!d with this DVD video camomirecotzfer time: Charge it befo_ usir_ the DVD video cemera/_oorder. has not bce¢_char,qcd at purchase Note: • Be sate to ase the DZ-_F'148, DZ-BP14SW (epiiona]) ba_py for the @_tDvi0eo ¢amer_'recor0er: Using oiher ba_ri_ ¢oald cause the [3_2E) video came_recorder to malflJ notion, or resuit i_ fire. • Be _are to ase the DZ_h.
/I) Battery charged status Yoa can f_rldi.lut t_lecharged status of'batteP¢,by cSeckJxlgtile CHARC P _xldicatoro_ AC adapter/charger" t_i_ !_iili _ _ _i___ _i!i_ !!_ ;_!l _i_ ¸!e__E:i_ai_ During charge i_i_ 1 Lit Note: See _Tro_bleshootr_g _ on pa£e 172 whel_ the CHARGE eReference in_icatar blinks. for time required to charge battery (at approx, 25_C): Approx. [65 rr_rlute_ q_le chat'ge time will vat 3, deper_dirlg i.lrl the rem_Srlklg power level of battery.
eContinuously recordable time with fully charged battery {with no zoom operation, etc,) See the _bl]owirlg table as a re_erence _br h_w lo_lg theDVI]videocmrlerairecorderc_ico_ltinuously be used with a ffu]lycharged battery: ]'he reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used will be approx, 1/2 to 1t3 of the above time: The conti_mous]y reco_dable time of I]VI] video cafflerair t_corder _n th_ ]e__ L_.
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR WhezI the battery isused to power the ])V I)video caJrlerairecorder, tile battery remairfing level @pears in the vtewl_lder or oil the I,CI) screeIi as follows: Fa[ly cha_ed • _Jeal_ elllJ_ (B[ie_) Note: The remaiMng level indfc_or =_" for _ shorter pedotL may be dfsplay_ for an extet_tJed period, at_tJ"*"- "Or =_ "may be displayed EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY Charge battery immediately video eamerafrecorder: before using DVD "[he battery wi]] slightly disc_larg
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER t ksrecommended t]_t yo u use tile AC ada_ter/cha_ger to power t_le I)V_ ) v_deo camera/recorder from household AC outle_ when you per fi.lrm sett [rigs on JL play back or edit JJrl,_ges, or use J_it_doI.lrs. Note: Beslateto L_sethe specifie_ AC a_apiegcJ_ar_er (DZ_ACS_I)to powerihe _JD vi_eocamer"o/recorder. Usim_oiherAC adapter/c_ar_e_ c_uld causeelectric shock:or resultim_ fre, Conneg_the power cable _o AC adatJter/ cringer.
Inserting INSERTING and Removing Disc DISC '1 Press down the I)_SC F,_F, CT btt_or* once and release it, Correct h_correct orien{_Uon orierr_{ion A few red, hems 'after the ACCESS/PC i_dicator b] treks,t}_ecover of disc ixtsertior* block will oper_s/Jg?_tl> 2 ce ,dy ope,* the cover by h_ld ur*tJlit stops. 3 k_sert the disc, {nRound I)VI) Ho]der, {nto the disc guide ur_til it stops.
Note: * Disc e._Iill70t _e tinsel _EKIOr rI_mc_,'_ L,iiTle$__'tchar_ed barry or AC _dal_erlehar_er is con aeotag 1_ the DVD video CallleF_c_r_e_ , If a _ischar_ed bakery is _sed, the dfs¢ cal_not I_e il_$erted or renloved: C_m_eot a Charge_ i3a_e rg orAC _daptericharger _ the [:Tv_D video c_me_ire_rde_ * See page _ _r how [o set disc in _O_l_d DVD Holde_ , If there is some _el0y be_re re_rding s_rts, refer to "Check 4" on page 163.
REMOVING DISC 1 Set tile power switch to "1_0_'_3_ OF}<_ to turri tile I)VD video caTnerai recorder off, Note: • I%'onafter the 12¢DvMeocamera/recorderi$ h_rnedon, the disc¢_-{abe removed _nles$rt is inrecording _latu& Holddown the DISC EdECT Puttot_for apof_cdmace[y2 se_t_ds, a_d _en release it to removethe disc. (The DISC E,IECTindicatoron the LCD screeawill dlink.) It is recommended that yo_ tufa the E_]Dvideo camera/ recorder offde'forerasertin£or removrngdiscto pr-_'ent misoperalion.
Inserting and Removing 1 Tuz_l tile I]VD video camera/recorder 2 Open the cover of card insertkm b]ock, off, Card RemovJxlg Card: ]_ls]l the (_erl_erof (_ard edge. Tile cared wi]l come out so t_lat it c_l be he]d by fir_gers, 3 InsertLag Card: Insert ca_J with its termin'_] inward until it locks.
This s ec_ot_ f_:plains cBm6r_ltvgcot1_ Basic about t_cotdit_g Handling of movies arid sffll images, of DVD Video TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER W_ffle holding do_l the gray button a_ the cen_er of power switch, set the switch according to each recording far,crOon: Set to "L_ PHOTO": To record st]l] o_1 I)_¢D RAM dTsc Set to "i_ VIDEO": T_ record rr_e on I_I )RAM or I)VD-R disc Set to "OFF": _le I)VI) video c_nerai recorder w_ll turn off.
li Recording Before You Movie _,_^"f3 F'res$ii_g F_EC once will Star_ re_ling; pre_i_ it once again will to mporarily stop re_ling. * IrTs_rt a roc._rdablo DVD-RAM ACCESSIPC rndi_or _r 1 Tu:_ t) e I]VD _mrt era/recorder _iteh or.
li Recording Stills t,tete: Recordk_ of still images is po_ibi¢ ai_tJc_rd. ON I}J D-RAI'¢I disc ACCESS/PC iedic_lor CARD ACCESS 2 Check t2_esubject on tile screeri (view_ind er or I,CD). 3 Press tile REC buttori.
mmaimammm Compensating Tfle backl_gflt correctioxl for Backlight k:orl w_l] at_pear, Not_: • Pr@s_rngthe _LC i_Li_n wrll _It@rn_|e be_veen backligh| se_ing between on _nd off. • The bac_.{i_ht se_i_l wil{ automaticafly returr_to "of_ when the Ct!l_ video _r_er_,reco_er i_ t_me_ Off.
ill On-Screen Vudous types Information of lrfformation INFORMATION will appeur lr_ the viewfi/tder or o/_ the L CD screen dudr_g r(_cot_#_tg. DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the {_e:,'tpage for dermis. [] 7. r_icrophonefilter [] _. 16:gmode 9. Video fl_sh _0. Self-timer _2. Recordin_ls_'_|us I'_ov{e recor_Jit_g time diS.
I. Recording mode 8. (K 49, 58, 88) l(g : Mov_ _l_ : IZ,_tum_ bqmt sl;t_ (fie_d) No disp]a): 1_:9 mode OFF [] : 1_:9 mode ON 2. ProgramAE (only hlmovlerecordlngmode) _.0a) Au|o : Spo_tv [] : AIv,_ays cm_L__gh_ : SpolLt_h_ : S_i_d & Snow 10.Se]f4imer (only in sd]] rec_gr¢_ : I,ow _,ig_ _%iie 9. _,Sdeo fl_sh _ [when Video Flash (sold s_par_tel_) _satt_d] _nly m st_lrecording nw_e} _.75) No display,: I_l_L_ L_Ehlautomatically No disp]a); 3.
! 15. Movie rec_rdhtg qtt_ty _only when using disc) _._6) XTRA : I_i 16.Rernai_tg qu_lltly (tlrfiy when I,FCM : i_[ _ludio qualiiy I)VI)-R dia:) I(INE S'II) : IItgh qualiiy : $_alld_lid quali_y using (orfiy wh_l spac€ on disc/t_ti Ii_lUt_ ] )V] )- 17.Remai_g Still recording dU_T_g Tnovi(_ :_oltli:ig : Numbs' of I_l:_Iil_il_g RI_2V__L,X_8 using _ battery level {E42) qu_li_ (only when using card) (P.
$Display when recording an image of yourself When _ci.
ill Zooming If you corltJrlae to hold the xootzi ]ever orl the "T" corlt_l sid e with I)tg. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoorrl will be activated midway (wherJ o_£k:_ 18-power ks exceeded or_ I)Z-MV550A or optk:_ 10-power is exceeded ori DZ_MV580AI, You carl zoom u_ to 500_pewer ori l)Z_MV550A; up to 240-power or_ I)Z-MV580A. W: r'e_rdirlg wide area (wiOe-ang[e) 1 Press the MEN U buttori, choose "Dig. Zoom" ori tile _'Q'.
MACRO RECORDING U se tile macro func_k.ln w?lerl reci.lrdirlg a srrl_l object from close_ up p os_t _on: You c_l shoot the subject as close as approximately _3/I 8" (2 crr(l from t2_e lens surface, magnif)'tng t2_e iJnage to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at t?_e Note: subject, arid press down the z_ i.lm letter to _W" contm] side, c_rl _0 LISO_, bLl_ ll_e SU _jl_l m_y rlO_ be focused, depeadi_g oi_the tJisEanc_ _o lhe subjecL Inthisc_se, move the zoom {o _V wconlPolside{o_O_LIS.
Playing Back • BeforeYou Begin Irls_rt a di._o or card recorded orl thi._ DVD video _arn_r_re_ord_r (E 49, 5o), • Turn the DVD vid(._ carllorairogordor err (R 4B). ir l ir, lumml PLAYING BACK Note; • If the LCD monitor is open du ring p[_yba¢_ of movie, pl_yb_O_ _ound will I_e heard I_om the speaker. AdjLI_ the _o_l_¢Jvol_ me Ll_il_g II_e vol_ me ¢ol_tro[ _tio_s (¢._), Tilt upi_o_vnan_ to I_ _ rr_hiIo select, and the_ pressI_/11 to designate. 1 i_r_s i).
/ir=lamtrai PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To furlctiori I._ _.
II SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE I_urirlg playback, tilt the joystick locate tile start of desired scene. lilt dowIi o:lce lilt up once HoJd d ox_J H_]d up up or down to Portion beiefi playedback -re ski_ to tlle fJJ_St_rlage i.lf the scene fi.llli.lwixlg tile i.lIle being _layed back, arJd start playback, qo return to the Fwst irrmge of tile scezle being played back, arid start playback.
ill JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) Press the Mb_NU but_orl 3op :To go to tile start, and eriter playback pause. ErId :To go to the exld of last scexle, arid eriter playback pause. Speci{ 5, :To go to a specified poirit arid enter playback pause. See file fbllowirlg for details. dur_rlg playback, 2 C?,ooset ,eoptto,lipO ,t you,,vmlt to go tel. arid ther_ pre_ tile I_/11 buttom eSpecifying I the point to view Choose "Speci_ "° m step 2 above, arid theri 3 ])tess the I_.
ill On-Screen INFORMATION Information DISPLAY DURING Display PLAYBACK Vat ti.lus types of iriforrnat kin ori _ ci.lrdirig wJE be super_rn_osed ori playback _nage you are viewing, NOdisplay eSwitching mode the information display I_e_s tile DISPLAY buttori: displ_ Playbackin_ormaUot_ drsp[ay You carl switeh the mode of ori-scree_J i_Jfo_TrJatJori. When using diet: Recordingmc_3e .1 *: ill (_ HSE(3) or LJ I._'HOTO); Orfly L_ (PHO_[O) with card.
Checking Flow of Quick Mode The lOllOwing two on-screen menu modes are avaitablc with this DVD video camot_trecot_or: • Quick mo4_o: TOdisplay only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Advenced mode: TOdisplay all menu tk!ms for exports (P.87) Set tl e Q U[(_,K M O] )1', sw tcl to _ ON, ar d tl er, wlule tl e cart era Jr age s beEr g d splayed ],CD mi.lrfitor, pre_ the MEN U button: 131e merlu of Quick mode will ap_ear.
/i FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: The fI.lllov¢_]g shows the mer_u whet1 I_VI_-I_,I dis(_ is beirlg used: 1he details c.lfe_ch f_]_.fLon &r8 desoribed orl the pages sh owiI]g the AdvaI]ced eRecord mode: Se_ e_c_l _fe_eri_ page.
/i FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): "l_l_ fo]low_rlg s]II.l_,¢s_he rrl_nU wh_rl I)VD-RAM dT_cis beirl_ u_d: rh_ detai_ of _ac_l fur_on are de.scr tbed on page_ s?_ow'_lg th_ Adva_c_d eRecord rood _: See each refererlC_ page. Functions Setup _R _) 1t' °I; _'_''''' ....
I_m=l FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO {CARD): Th_ d _t_i/s o_"_ach f_lct_or_ _ _age. ORecord described or_ pa_ _l_w_lg th_ Advanced mode: See _ach _fe_Iice Functions Setup (F_97 ,,, , I10,,,,I {R 9_ • Date Setu p _R 37) IImu.
elnitial Setup (R 103) G7
• , , _ m ....... Set t/"e QOICK _OI)E sWJTcl to _ ON, _ d t/"er, wlle I]]sc _laxrJgaOor street f_ bell g d sp]ayed o_I _he I,C13 t_lorlito_, pre_ the MENU bu_orz: The merzu of Qatck t_zode will appear, Orflv the fu_ldar_ientM rnerlu J_err_ w_l a_pear iri the QLltck mode, and tile exp]ana_ Ji.ln of _lie fflrict _i.ln o_ wli_e?_ tile cursor _s_os_ozled will be displayed across _he bottorrl of _rl_rlLI iexce_t d ar_r_g recordi_gl, Set _le QUICK MOI_P switch _o _ 2 Press tile DISC NAV[GAnON ON.
/)Disc /)Others I 01h=rt I | Id FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-R DISC): 131ede'_Ll_ 0_"each _:ar_c_ti.lIi _'e de_er tbed i.ln[_age__l_owir_gt_leA@_'ancedt_ode: See eac]l referer_ce p_ge,, /)Disc (R 134_ (F_ 137) /)Others IOl_lrt Note: Themon_i_m"Cap_cf_"or=Fii_lizeDi$_ I wfllno|ap_arwith_n3[ized_¢D-Rd_¢.
FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH Th_ d_tai_ _ach_r_o_acedescr_bed page.
ill Manually Focusing Subject FOCUSING DURING RECORDING No:_aL],¢, _he I )V] ) video c_nera/_ci.l_ er auto_natJ cally focuses _le subje_ (auti.l=fi.lcus), but yi.lu c_ aL_or_r_ually focus a sL_bje_, depending on t_e _co:_J_ng cond[t[o_ (m_lu al focus) Focusing range • O_ T (tele) s_de a_pri.lxkx_ately 3 6 feet (I tx_l from lens st_xface to _x_fi_[_y • Or_ W (w_de) s_de: approxirt_ately 13/16" (2c_() f)'ort_le_)s surface _o i_finity 1 Press the FOCUS btttto_ dt_xlg recor_di_g.
Marlual]y _bcus the follow,rig objects, which _n_y t_ot be aumt_a_[cally _b_used (see page 7_); ar_ f_r an_ aear _t the s_me _me Da_ o_e_ "ov'oooo'_'y l _@_1_'oo,_oot,,o_t._.
ill Adjusting (Exposure) Tho DVD Brightness vk_eo _mot*_[t_cordor Usuatty of Image _djusts ttt¢ ox_uto to be recorded a_otr_ati_dly! You _¢t al_o ma¢_u_lly I_resst2_eEXPOSU I_Ebutton dtwJng record_zlg. T_e eX_JOStL_ 2 izldtc_or will ap_je_r Oil t]l_ Use the (9 (_ huttoz_s to adjust _he ex£Josure, wh_le view_x_g the itx_agei_ the vJewfi_d er or o_ the LCD screen. Note: • P_es,si_lgFX_OS_I_E wil] alte_la_e betwee_ ma_ua[ a_ls_ment and a_o so(p_sur_.
/ram/ Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO buttol_ will fully automate tit(! _*rrler_ fur_utior_s. 1 Press tile !"UI.I, AUTO buttor_, "FU I,I, AUTO" will be displayed of DVD video camera/recorder segOllOS. oil the screen {5r sever',d The fb/lowi_*g settings will reset to defhtdts: Backlight compensation OFt 5"1 Focus Auto 7"1 ExposL._ Auto 73 Program AE AUto 90 WhiLe balan¢8 AUto 9"1 EIS On 93 MIC.
li Setting Video Flash See "#ttroduction to Optioltal Accessories" (for DZ-MV580A) on page 157. When recordirlg sti]lsirI a dark _lace, or the s_lbject ks 1_ from rear, it is recorr_nended t]_at you use tile opfion_ I_Z-_LH3 _ddeo _3ash*(E 157): Refer to the irlstzuctio_] JrJ_rJ_al of Video _las_J for use, AUTO No display ON L OFF Unusable _ on ])Z-MV550A, A_ltor r alically emits lighi irT _ark _l_[ce or in a pl_[c_e lit from rear.
USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Cor_r_ect external microphone (_er_erally available) to the external micro{jhone jack of tiffs I)VI) video c_mera/reco_er. Clearer soux_d can be recor_Jed. Tom on the switc]_ on ex-tem'_ microphone at_d start recording, ?or details on external rr_crop?_ne, see "Major 5peciflc_tSorls" ori p_ge 182, TO e_ern_l Note: • Depending oa theshape of itsplug,an e:_nn_l microphoae ¢_nnot be ph_gged i_,whilethe c_b[eisI_ plugged in theAV/8 ii_pLiffo_tp_| termin_l.
ill Viewing CONNECTING on TV Screen TO A TV Use _he provided AV/S inputiou_pu_ follows: cable to ci.lIme_ tile DVI] video camera/red, order to a TV a_ _os-_ot t t t H AV!S k_pLd/output cable_ pr_ided) "If your TV h3s aln S-VIDEO ilnpLitlack, you _n connect the _ViDEO Note: • Using 8-V{DEO win deliver clearer playback sta_L_s.
/mini VIEWING ON TV SCREEN Tutti t_e _[Vorl _r_dset t_e _rlpu_ selector to "VCR" w_fichever _tppl_cable _deo irlput, Refer to the _[V _rlst_uct_ori tx_arlual fbr how _o switch _he YV _rlput. 2 Tutti t_e DVI) video card,era/recorder The iltlL_ge t]mt tile I)V]) Video on. camera/ recorder _s see_r_g will appear or_ the _[V screeri, You taxi '_so rnoxlitor the krlatge ori the _,C]) screen or v]ewfirlder of the I]VI] video card,era/ 3 Perform playback, recordixlg or edttirlg.
_mlm Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC Yt)u c_n use u DVD video _cotvJ_r (s_ _lbrt_tinol_._W, y_, P. 160} or DVD Dlz_r thut uon[_rms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 urn DVD-P_M dl_c._ nv_'ordcd on this DVD video uaincndnv_'oFJc_ 1 Remove the disc from Rou:_d DVI) Eolder. 2 Insert the disc i:_t_ t_e I)VI) video recorder/ player and play it back.
PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 1 _xl_ize a recorded ])Vl_-i_ disc. 3 _rlse. t_Je d_sc irJto the DVI) player_tld playit back, You need to firlal_e a dTsc to pl_y tt back ozl I)VI) player: See page 137. No further d_ta car_ be recorded ori fir_3iz_d disc, Note: U*e 6_is I_gD vMeo cameo'recorder to finalize the 17VI_-R disc rm_le_ ot_ the I_,/1_ video c_me_' re¢or?J_r. 2 i_emove the disc from l_omld I]VI] Holder. See "Removing _ld Replacing I)VD Holder" I.
Removing Holder and Replacing from/in Round You can ret_iove DVD-I_AM or DVD-I1 disc used ozlthTs I_VI) video c_neca/recorder DVD from l_ourld I_VI_ Holder and use tile _lrleovered disk on I)VD player, DVD video recorder, or drive for PC, etc, which conforms to 8 cm DVI)-R, Reedy]zig disc from I_ourld I)VI) Holder may vary with tile disc {{laker: See the dTsc instruction sheet, "Hie ff.
/i REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 10tJe_ SII)E A of t_e Round I)VH Holder, arid replace the disc ir_ tile holder with t_e S]I)E A mark or label surface facir_g up, takLng care not to touch t_le disc surf_tce.
ill Recording (Dubbing) Images • Bedfordcormoo_tirt_ thi_ DVD v[d¢_ocamer',d_corder sum to turn both dtavicos off. Before You Begin RECORDING to another dc.wic_.,,bo • Insort a tvcordablta drscor _rd* in this DVD'ddtao camoraitvcord_r (_oo R 25, 28). " Onlyphot¢_callber_r_ed: NO videocan berecorded. (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE Youc_r_record idub) _mages from other video devices to d_scor c_rd _ltlfis I]V] ) "¢ideo ca_nerairecorder.
• If_0_ oper_ _e l_7,t D video _rner_'reco_er ¢onne_ed to anotheraevice,al_ power t_e_rner_' recorderfrom AC oLitlet Lisi_g _e AC _dap_ric_ar_en • If yoLi_ _ Hit_¢hiVCl_, i:willi_e opened i_t_e remo_ controlp_de_ wi_ t_e I_E) video _mer_nec_rde_ Whe_ re_rding an im_e flon__ Hi_¢_iVCI_, ¢_i_ge t_e nemo|e controlcode of t_e VCI_ to ot_ert_ai_ _VCI-__. • Wi_ T3Z_I_V!_0A,u_i_g_IT3EO willei_i_leyoLito recordclearerimage_. • The DZ-MV_50A ¢_o: reco_JS_VIDEO inp_. • _e_JLioe _e volume o_ e.
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record (flub) ]fringes from other video c_neras or_a disc or card* in I)V] ) "¢ideo cartmra/recordez Use tile AV/S i_p at ii.lutp at cable (provided) to corlzle_ the I}VI) video ca_rlerairecorder to the other video camera, • Oinlyphotos can be recorcJecJ: NO video c_n be re_rdecJ. oaipaijack _ _ TOS-VIDEOoaipaijack of _mera, elc. ....
RECORDING You car record Use tkJe Avis video device {DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES (dub) ir_mges played back LI _ut, Olitput cable l_rov as shw, vn [r_ t_e fblJow]ng r tiffs :_V ) video deal) to co_ _ ect tfie figure: camera/recorder I]VI] oil offler vLdeO cat_ era, recorder video devices, to anotfier • f_the_ide_deV1cet_i_e_n_ec`Ledh_sa_Svi_je_fnp_[ack_ucanc_ne_i:|_the_d_vide_me_ Peco_t. 1 Press the DISC NA_ [GAFION 2 Select a scer_e to be played button. back.
This section explains abo_ va.dousse#_ngs to further exter_J_he USetUIneASof_his DVO video camera/ recot_Je_.
! /)Flow of Normal Display Mode Refer to page _xld_c_tedfor details of eachfuncHo_l, Camera Functions Setup Date Setup ProgTat_ AE I._:90) WhJ_e b_ar_ce _1_,91) F,[S.1 (1_93) I_g_t,_l zoot_ (E 56) D_splay foct_at I__.38) ])ate settJng _-_.37) LCD Setup ]_:9 .3 (E 94) "1: Displayed ol_ DT-I_V580i\ o_ly in "• VIDEO" stat_s. • 2: Dis_[aye_ ol_ly i_ "i_ VIDEO" slalus, • 3: Not _isplayed on D_V550A. Displayed o_ DTI_V5801\ ol_ly for movies Lising DVD_H.
You cat_ use t_le joystick d esig%ate t)lem. on I)VI ) video ca.tx_er_/recorder to s_]ect various setting optior_s _n _nenu a_d Press the MENU) bLi_on. MENU Tilt to right Press I_/11 or 4 Tilt to le_ or Tilt do,vrl Tilt Lip Pre_ the k/I I bu_to_ direclly lo cheo_e an opEo_ from menu. TO r_n_ to the _¢reen o_e beE>re, press the • b_r6on. Pre_il_g the MENU b_r6o_ _gain will c_Lise the _dv_nce
II ill Setting Up Camera BeforeYou Begin Functions • SoopagoB9i_rhowtosot • No rrtonu _r_orl appears withoxtornalinput, SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVI_ video camera/recorder autoJnatica/]y detects tile status of subject arid surrotmdir_g situation aid records tile optimum iJrlage: If you choose the SI']OOti1"]ginode tO match therecording corlditiorIs, clearer iJrlages will be recorded, 1 Press _hoose tile MENU _ Prograffl _
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) "l_li5 ])VI_ "¢ide_ camera/recorder aut_natical]y _djusts the color of:'subject, C?_a_ge tile w_tite ba3ance setting depending on the recordirIg coriditJons, _uto Whii8 balan_ always autorhatio<_lly _id]_lsl_ _1 You c_'_nmanually ad_u_i white balanc_ 1o maleh lh_ lighl sourc8 or silualion (E92) Outdoor To recor_ in_ne w_ather ndoor 1 To rsor_rd _/n0_r incand_sc_ni light, halogen light or b_llbcolor _pe Iluorsscenl light Note: • The while b_l_ac_ mode c_a be _nfirmed
! eSetting white balance manually 2 Press the MFNUbu_otL choose "Wldte I_aL", "Set", a_d the_ press the 3 Hold I_/11 |J_e_ed _z_til [ change_ from bli_l_ng to a steady light, When the the _" "_" it_dicator _nd_cator light% the [ white b'd]_i_ Setthig [_ w]l] _E_lr be co]rl£;[ete. 4 Press the m buttot_ to e_ld the settit_g, GEE] lqo_o: • The white balance se_ u$i=_gthe =Set" option will be _tored i_ memory _1 it i_ le_et. F_e_etlil_ _ will chalice the %_d_ i_i_tor from blinkin_ to a _|eody li_ll.
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When yott use zoom to record a rtlag'7_ f_efl subject irtlage, it will correc'c ft07,7,ir]ess]rltile recorded 1 Press tile MEN U btt_orl, dloose "E[S" orl t_e **Ca_neraDUrl_toI)s Setup °t_ieI_uscree:], aid tlle_ pre_ tile I._/11 buttori.
/ SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE 06:9 MODE) If you ,,'Jew the _nages recorded with "I @:9f.
Note: • The I(_:g se_ng wrllbe kept eve_ _fcerthe [PIE)vrdeo_merairec_rder ishJr_edoff. • T_e Dz_r_Iv550AtJoesno_have the 16:g se_i_9.
Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) lira= Choose tile movie qua]ity from "XTICA" (o_]iywith I Press t_]e M FN U buttot_, choose _WIDKO Mode" Orlthe _2_ecord _uIictio_]s _etLIp" _TleUU Scr_rl, and _li_Ii prt_ss _he I_/11 button. 2 Choose pre_ the desired tiuaUt3, mode, arid then tile I1_111 bU_O_], 3 Press tile MENU buttor] to e_d t_]e sett_zlg. mus_! rdovre qtlali_ -- ! 96 ':*:'= DV] )-I_ikM d]s(_), "1' IN E", "STI] _ ar]d "] J_CM" (i.
BlockJ_ke r_se tx_¢ _p_ear ir_ recorded image, or the outlir_e of subject recordk_g cor_ditior_s listed h_low: Pan the DVD video ctvnerair_corder r_oTse TslLkely _o appear ir_ the "S_IY'}: _mag_ is distored uxlder the as slowly as poss]bl_. (Hlock • If there is a co_rl_lk:ated _attem _xlbackgrour_d {as in fbliowir_g figtLre or_ left) ) If t_le I]V]) V'Ldeo card,era/recorder is moved excessive]y or quickly " If subject is tx_ovir_g rapidly e_¢er] when tile I)V]) video ctvr]erairecorder _s hi.
! /mmmtmrm RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE {INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to iripu_ ati k_iage from arlother device to this I]VI] video camera/recorder, you mu_st first sw_tch the setting oil tile DVD video cartiera/reci.lrd er. Refer to the expl_latiorl startirlg from page 83 on ?low to corl_le_.'l:tile IYVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record _mages _nput from them.
l/ SELF-TIMER YOLIca_ rt_cord p_]otos u_i_g tht_ _e_Ltimer _lr]CtJo_L as wit_] or_|ir_¢ _amera_, P_ess t_JeREC b_tto_t, "[he record£_g indicator v£deo caxnera/recorder "[he se/±'-ti_ner i_dicator at the £"rox_t of I)VI) wJl] bl£tk. w_l start to cot_t t]ov_, _lrld re_ort]ir]g wi]l _or_t_t_I_e approx_r_ate]y _0 seconds later.
imi SETTING ON-SCREEN If you co rmect offthe o{>scree_ this I)VI_ video i{_forr_m_tozl DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF {OSD OUTPUT} c_ner_ticecocd {drsp]ayed or o_ _he I,Cl) 3 Press 1 Pressthe MEN U but_o{_ choose"OSD output _on _he *'RecocdI_uncl:io_s Setup" menu screen, and thezl press tile kill bu_o{i, 2 c ,oose o,1-oroe- er to a TV to vt er_v t_n;:tges on TV screen, Jxl the vtew_"tnder p ssthe bu_o{i, kill scree_l) from Note: • The "OSD Outpug 6e_f_gwfll be Stored f_ memory even when Ihe [2
ill LCD Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN {BRIGHTNESS) Press the MIeN U bu_orl, choose _'Brightrle_ _ on the _,CI_ Setup" zner_u the I_/11 humors, The bcJg_ltIless adjus_rlerl_ bar will ap_ear 2 Use the joystick _br adjust_r_erl_. Ti]% %o left :The 3 i,_s_ cJg_t :The t_e MENU buItoIi to eIid 1he setting, screer_ Note: The Prighto_ se_it_ g win be 8toreO inillelllOp_ I_,_rl a_er the DVD video ¢amei_/recorder i_ tLtrne_ o_.
ill Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) On Beep is heard whsn th8 ptr_er swJich is changed over, lh8 REC b_lLt.onis presssd, elc. Off No beep ishee_. 1 I_ressthe MI",NU bu_or;, 2 Select "Or]" or "Off", arid tl_en press tl_e I_/ll ba_on. choose "l_eep" or; the "_r;Jt[_ Setup"_nena screen, and then press the _/11 button. 3 Press the MENU bttttot_ to et_d the settk;g.
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF {RECORD LED) You carl switch off'the _co_Jirig i_ldicati.lr o_1 the frorlt of I)_I) video c_rlerairecorder everi dt_Jrlg recordi_]g. 2 5ele_ "Ori _ or "Off "_, arid theri press the I_/11 button. 3 ],_ss I_rdi_g t_]e MENU button to end tile settirig, inditer Note: • The h_e¢orOLED se_dng win t_o| appear in the on-screen initiation dispk_y, • The _e_rd LED se_Jng will be s|ore_ i_ momo_ evet_ w_len the [TVD video camer_'n_¢or_e r is t_r_ed Off.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You carl restore meIm sett _lgs to d ef_ults (]rntMl settirigs at the factory (1_.18 [)). _ ore, however, that t_le date/time w_l] :_ot be reset.) 1 I_ress the M F.NU butto_l, choose _'l_eSet" o_i the "k_t_ Setup" menu Screen, arid tli_Ii |]ress tlle kill bklttoII, T[']e screen ff._rvet _¢]rlg reset will _pear.
lamb Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Hksc Navigation ks a tool fbr editing scenes recorded i.ln this DV]) video camera/recorder, Here is an exp]anatkm on '%eerie" and "progr_n ", so that you will be able to m'_-ke t_ost use of Hksc Nav[gat]ori function.
! • The b_d_ro_l_d c010rOf s_reer__IIO_G_'outo iden_fy whether discoOr_rd i_ _ s_ec_ o_ t_is _D vic_eo_nle_' - P_rple: W_len disc is__s_ecL - _e_: When c_rd i_ _ed. • _r_s_il_ t_e [_1_1_1_.¥bLl_l_ will display the _infj C_|_'_ime of t_le _c_ne On whi_l t_le _Lir_or i_ placed in t_e sp_ for ope_fin_ guide. I_ressin_ I_I_PLA¥ _fjai • If _o C_is¢ Or C_rd i_ inse_c_, t_le Disc _avi_3flol_ s_el_ ¢_no_ be di_pl_ _ _ pr_infj t_e I_1_C NAVIGATION _t_n.
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN '1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 u,e _,e joystick The selected to select scene 3 buttozL t_e deos k_ d sce_e. w_ll be framed: buttorl. Playback lq tis is called _'(_uJ_or ° . wJl] star_ from the seM_ed scene, Tiltieg the joyslicK to lef_ or rigM will nlova lhe ¢LI_ do the p_cedi_g or _ollowit_g scene. Tiltieg i__p or dowa win m_ to precaOit_ or _oll_in_ page.
! SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press tile DISC. NAVIGATION 2 Use _he joystick button. to select the desired scene, 3 Press tile SEI,ECF hu_ton o{_ce: The selected scene will be flamed _l red ar3d yel]ox_ SELECTING Repeat steps 2 _id multJp]e scerles. To cerise] a sele_ed canceled, and then To cmmel all selected 3 to randomly seleL_ sce{ie, select tile scerle to be press the SEI A",CTbattOrl. scenes, press _he • battorl.
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION -r]l_ i)T_c N av-_gat_on t_ode ,wiLl "allow a varie_ . OBlation of scenes o|_era'_[ons, . drdl_l / E_itirTgof scenes Scene iriforrrmtion 2sptsy of further . You _in _81eteunnet_ssary scenes. _ Youcan attach f_de _uTdskip to _ scene, _ornbine sc_nss, or divi_8 one scans. IBal/ Youc_iridisplayinformaUonorloriesc_rl8 _r multiplescerTss,s_lch _s imageq_lality, "scorning tithe, etc.
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU buttI.ln ori the Disc Navigat tozl screen: The merlu street,s server,s for d_sc and card will ap_e_r. See pages 87-89 and 206 _br how to irlter_t tile screen. R_f_r t(_pages _ndicatad f_r _eta_ts of settirlgs. _br _)Ssc Navigatiorl OWhen using DVD-R disc _c_ne [] _ Program "_ 8tar_ -_ Cvrter_ [R 12'1) Cvrn_l _R12_) SeleCt D_i[ _121) fit 122) "-"_ Swilch Pla,t (P.123) R124) Disc _C=pad_t _;,, _ (P.1_H) Fina/iz_ I]is¢ (P.
Scene li DELETING SCENES (DELETE) YOLI ffl_y w_it to delete u{tw_fflted s_e_J_s, Scenes on I)VI)-R disc cannot be deleted, arJd 1 Press 2 Select the the I)_SC NAVIGATION scene menu b_lttl.m. to be item _'l)elete 7 _'resstJ,e ° w_ll not a[Jpe_ w_th I)_!I)-R d_sc, ,l,_o,_to quit. deleted, 0 Press the MENU button. 4 c Joose "Delete _ ontfJe "_(_eIIe" ITleIIU SC.1_eII, arid then batten.
OEditing using submenu _res_ tile 1%IENUbuttoIihef_.lre pre_sirlg the _/11 batto_ irl _te_ 5 (Seepage H _) l_le _ubmer_u will appear Edit--_ E_Jt...................... To restore the ]]_scNavigaCio_ t------ I_e]ete ................. To delete selected _ce_es Select mr-.--- screexl St'ar't _Cu rreIit, .. To select _ce_es frort_ t)le start t_ t_e _Ile that the car_r is or_ at tile E I/lllOI_lel/It t----- All ....................... 70 select _31sceI_e_ G_ T_-----1----L--- Pres_ir_g the • To_ ...
/ CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL) Norrua/ly, the first ir_ge of the recorded sce_e is displayed as a thtunb_,_l: You c_m choose ar_other [t_ttge of the scer_etbr thut_b_lat[1, [f'yott set avivid irrlage to thtu nb_lail, you can know whaQ;i.l _1record ed from a glance at the Disc Navigatio_ screen. • Press the I)[SC NAVIGATION 2 Select • • • of the seethe to be ch_ged. Press the MENU button.
/ PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES {EDIT - SKIP) You ca{i specify "Skip"t_.lrscenes you d_ riot want to play back:The selected sce_les wJl] be slopped. 1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION 2 Select the 3 Press button. scer_e to be sNpped. 6 Press tile • bu_o:l A skip icor_ "_" tile MENU buttorL to quit, will _ppear [r_tile thuJnbnail of any Scene for whk:?l skippirlg ha_ been set, lIDReleasing Skip i_erforrrl tile S_Lfflepr¢.
i DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - FADE) You cat_add fad_rlgto t_lebegirm_rlg arid/or end of scene, There are t]tree types of spet.ial effet:ts: Fade OL_t Fade OtJ| Fa_e In White: F_tJes in from whRe screen F_tJes out te white screea 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION Fade In Wipe: Fades i_from bltlck screen to ;er:ia[Oire_11oa el scr_e_ Fades o_t[Tonlverti_[ tJirectien of screea te i_lack 8o'een button. 2 Select the scene for addLag special effects, 3 Fade OLJt Press the MENU button.
mmm COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you ?lave recorded rlmrlerous short scerles, cornbi_lirlg ttlem wLll be _hci]itated by the use of Disc Nav_gatiori, Be sure to se]ect corlsectltive multiple scenes. Corrlbi_1311g sceIles is possible o_lly wheIi "Catego_;: All" _sspeckled. 0 _.138} Stfils carmot be combi_led. 1 Press the D]SC NAVIGATION btlttorl.
/ DIVIDING MOVIES {EDIT - DIVIDE) YOU can divide fo delete 1 Press 2 Selec_t tile 3 Press a scene into two u_Jxiecessary the the DISC [JortJo_i parts, of sce_ie, NAVIGATION scene first divide button. to be divided, MENU button.
/ COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD {COPY) Set _he power "L_ PHO'[O", switch to ,,laaVII)EO _ Or 2 Press tile D_SC NAVIGATION 3 select tl_e still to be copied, 4 Press tile MENU button, button. • Even if ttll scen_, in¢l_il_ movio_, _ solo_ _o be coned, oaly _11_ will _e ¢_pietL • D_ta ol_ ¢_rd ¢al_noi bo ¢o_ie(I _o _is¢. • Tl_e _aality o__11 ¢_pietJ _om disc _o _ar_ win _e lhe $ame _ when yoa re€orbed _lill On _is¢.
I ='1 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You carl lock each photo recorded ori card so that tt will not be deleted I settke power switc?l to "L_ I_HO_OL 2 tile scene to be li.lcked, 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Cfloose _,ock "_ceiit_" iil_Iiu and tlieIi buttorI. 6 T_,e "l,ock |_ress by rr_stake. OTo unlock the scene: Press the I)[SC NA_t [GATION butti.
Ib ,ml DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF) You taxi use ])POF _o set prir_t ir_brmation, inc_udir_g se]ectior_ of the scenes to be printed, wi]l be _le to use _t on a system coIfforr_fi_g _ DPOF, Note: D_OF slan0s _or digital prinl order _rmm. 1 Set the power sw_tch to _'_ 2 Press the DISC NAV_GAHON 3 Select t_e scene to which 4 Press the MENU btt_o_*, so _hat you D_OF is _setJ to ask a pdm_tlab to prim mcordetJ slills. PHOTO". button.
mmml/ SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) YO_IcallUSe t]_s'_elect" fuilc_[i.in toselectci.in_ecutJve _c_]esatOrl_tJme, -r]lis fLint'_[i.ln T_USefu] when t_]ere are ill_ nefoli__ct_nes, '1 Press the I)[SG NAVIGATION 2 Selec_ the button. ;_ Choose "Stat_-_ CLt_erlt", "Current I
ill DISPLAYING INFORMATION You carl di_l_y speciat effects various arid irffi.ln_t_or_ rrlOV_e qual_¢ 1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION USING MENU SCREEN {DETAIL) fbr a scene: the reci.lrdir_g button. d_teitime _rld length_ If you ]mve se]ected rrla]ttple scenes, the iriformatJori showr3 below w_l_ appear. Pressing the • but_ori w_l_ restore the thumbrla_l d_sp]ay screen. 2 Seteettheseenewhoseirffcrmat[onycawishto kr_ow. 3 Press tile M_NU rrli.lde_ record_lg mode.
Program _-_ Program NO. 1 I Recordedon September 10 I II SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL Since the sce_Jes recording 1 Pre_s tile 2 Pre_s 3 date, tile c?,oose recorded select[r_g I)[SC MENU _'Switch scree_, axed the_ the _/11 butIo_, i.lIi thTs I)VI) a program NAVIGATION will buttozL button. _ on tile press DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE {SWITCH) video al]ow camera/recorder you to display are col]ected only the sce_es as _'progra:;rJ_" on a specific for each date. Note: • P res.
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You car_ play back only t_le selected 1 Press tile DISC NAV[GAFION 2 Press tile MENU button, 3 C_,oo,e "Pl_y" orlt_le _l_go_ralll p_og_a_ n, 4 Select the progra_i button. press the b/ll to be played back, arid then buttor_, I_layback will start from tile tirst scene oftile F',_,_ I sele_ed program, " tTIeIILI screen, and thexlpress the b/ll button. Note: Ifq_epeal Play: OnY'isspeei_'ed, _e se16<_edprogram will be repeaterJiy playedb_eK.
eCharacters title 6 After er_terir_g the tit]e, _loose _P_iter __ffld t_erl press the I_/11 but_o_, ÷ : : ::-, appear:C]_i.li.lse "YES', arid then press the _[11 C_]OOSe "Nf,) _ tO C_ffl(_l d_r_gir_g After screen of t2_e se]ected YI.I_Ic_rl use the joystick to select characters from the "ca{_it_3 letter", "small letter" _d "symbol" ir_put modes, Wit]l step 5, select tile islput mode arld thezl press tlIe I_111bultoII, or press the I]IS])I ,AY b_lI_Oli.
I Play List WHAT IS "PLAY LIST"? You car_ create a play list Orltide DVI] video recorded scenes. camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from tile Sirlce the pl_; list is not created by copyJrlg data, you wJ U consu me ]title of the disk capacJ_; by _rlakirlg a play list. Or_ the other har_d, delet]rlg scenes on play ]ist will r_ot increase _he remak_irlg disc capac_E; for recordklg.
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST {SWITCH) Select t_le densk"ed one of rrlultiple appear. Press the DISC NAVIGATION 2 play l_sts: 1lie Disc Nav_gatior_ 4 Usethe" buttoIL play list will Sw[tck PI_¢ILst _ screen to selec_ the play list you wis?_ to displa_ _1(| tht_II pre_ tllt_ I_/ll button. Press the MENU btlttorl. 3 c ,oose screen of 1he selected or, "Play_ ,ist _mt_nu screen, and the_ press the I_/ll buttor_, _[he D_sc Navigat[oIi screen of t_e selected play list will be d_splayed.
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU bu_tori, 3 c_,oose "Edit" ori the 5 Tdt thejoystSck down to move the cursor to tile lower ro_; arid tilt tt to ]eft or right to select the point where t_e sterne is to be inserted. I_]ayl .ist _ rtlenu screelI, and t_erl _re.ss t_e I_/11 buttori. 4 uset,ie screen pre_ l_st select to select l_st to w?fich add sc_nes, 0o.
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING 4 i,_s_ 1 Pressthe I)_SC NAVIGATION buttl.m. 2 I)isp/ay the ed[tirJg screeIi of t_e play list to be edited. PLAY LIST} t_,e-/._ l,_eo,1. Repeat steps 3 arid 4 to delete other seethes. 5 Press the • butto{_: l_m screer_ for vel_t}'ir_gexit will appear. Pelf'or ill ste_s 2-4 oil page 128. 3 Move the cursor to the play lTst i{*lower row, [ffld pl[tce the _Llrsor Orl tile s_er_e to be deleted. Note: • YoLi e._=_also select mLl[Sp[e so_=_es (la10_1.
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You carldelete scenesfrownplaylTst on the 1 Press tile DISC NA_ [GArlON e(]itin_ 5 Choose button. screen of the play list to be edited, 3 Move 4 "l]elete _ orl the "Edit" rrle{tu sg_er], arid then press tile I_/11 button. 2 ) p]ay tile editing Perform steps page [28, S_Teen. Repeat steps 3-5: other sceIles ca{_ be delete(], 2-_ Orl 6 Press the • tile cursor to the play list in lower Select the scene to be deleted, MENU button, row.
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You carl move scerles or]ly whet1 °Category: 1 Press t_le I)[SC NAVIGATION 2 Press t_le MENU All" _s specLfied, buttozL move w_l] appear: buttOrl. 3 c_,oose °sw_tcli o,.,._,e'_Pl_y],ist" screen, 4 Select _d then press tile _/ll t_Iez_u button. _" _" C_loose "YES °, arid t_lerl press t?_e_/ll bllttOlI. 9 _lIe,_ee,i_brve_s_ji,Ig [ {J.lioose "INO _ to car]eel _ :_._" L[_>_ t_tiove, tile scene to be moved.
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) 3he play l_sts_Javesefi_ nLmlbers _xlftJe order you have created them, ak.lrlgw_th the created dates/ times: You caxl charige tiffs Utle at axly time, 1 Press the D_SC NAVIGATION button. 5The screerl for verifyirlg [ n r [_ g _1, I 2 Press the MENU bu_orL _/II blL_oll. "YI_S" arid Choose "Title" on the "Play],ist" arid ft_en ;:reoss ft_e kill button.
rmmmmmmm Go To TOP (END) Pre_s _le IXSC NAV [_'JATIO N button.
! Disc or Card Management ill VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD {CAPACITY) You carl _ld out how long you w_ll be _ble to record o_ one s_de of d_sc or ori card. 1 Press tile DISC NAVIGATION 2 Press button. tile MENU bu_ori, The 3 C_,oose "Capacity" or_ 9_e "llisc" or "Card" iilelitt screeri, arid t_eri press t_e _/11 bLlttoii. iWhe_ "1 _l_ usi_l _i dis,el 4 Press iWhen tile • but_o:J m quit, I]isc Nav[gat [oil screeri w_l be restored.
l/ INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Before You Begin * Bo sure.,to uso tho AC odoptortoha_or to powor the DVD video o_lrnoroi r_ccrdor for [nitializ_ltiorr.If tho DVD vidoo camcm/rc..'cordcr is fomod off during initialization _lnd tho [nitializ_ltJorris [ntorruptod, inccrroct iniU_llizotiorl will r_sult _lnd tho incorrectly irfitiolizcd disc will bc unusablo. Press tlle I)[SC NAVIGATION 2 Press buttozL tile MENU button.
/ UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION (UPDATE CONTROL INFO,) OF DVD-RAM DISC O_scNavig_l_kln LnthTs OVD videcl camt_ra/recclrd er h_.ndles Ln_br_rlatiori orl _cenes, _u c]l a__ltu rlbrl_il, skip, fade, _rl a p_ticu]ar _rl_rlner. If you use arlot_ler device to edit a dTsc recorded on tlds DV] ) video car_e, ca/recorde, c, _r_d then use the data ag_rl w_th _)_sc N av_g_tfon _rlthTs _)VI) video ca_necairecordec, the Disc NaVLgatJorl may riot appear ncwtx_aLly.
| Id FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) * Be sure to use the AC adaptortoha_or to power rDcordor when finalizing o DVD-R d ksc.If the DVD i8 turned offduting finalization and the ffnalization firTalization will result, and at worst, the disc may Before You Begin tho DVD video oarnoroi video c.
I Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY {CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on tiffs I)_¢]) video camera/recorder will be displayed irl tile order of record[rig regardless of whet]ler riley are movies or stB]s, YOU carl use tile I)TSCNavigatiorl screen to switch th_s display to sYd/s oIfly or t_iovies orfly. 1 Press 2 Press tile DISC NAV[GArlON button. 4 t_e de.sired opt_ori tbr dTsplay, arid timr_ press tim I_/11 button.
I =q SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) Ifyott play back stills recorded or*a car(|, t}leI}VI) video camera/record er will enter t}le playback pause status after each sgdl is pl_¢ed back. Setti:lg Slide Show _3]ows you to cortt]nuously play back stills. 1 Press the I)_SC NAVIGATION butto:l. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 C?_oose °Slide Show", '_AI]"or q)POI _', arid the:_ pre_ tile I_/11 buttor*. All: I)POF: Note: • O_e slil{ isplayeOforapprox.5 seconds.
! THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use th_ [_rovkleO _C co_]_e_ [i.lIicable to co_ect this ])V] ) vkleo cat_e_airecorder to you _PC i_]wltich t21esof_,_'a_ o_ the CI_I_OM _ovid eel o_ _er_ly _vai]abl_ so_,a_ _s i_st_l_cl: _l_ v_d_os _d _otos recorcied on t2_ I_VI) v_deo carne_air_corde_ c_ be t_sed on t2_ePC.
eUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: EB,'D=RAMdiscrscordsd oft Origine[I IA.'D-RAIvl disc or LhisDVD vidso carherai euTolhsr DVD-RAM _isc "scordsr DV D- Movie.,Al bur nSE** eUsing PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder and create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) (see page 152): EB,'D=RAMdiscrscords_orT BlanklA.
Contents on Provided CD-ROM The CD-HOM supplied wi#, U_e DVD video camer_/recorder cel_h_s the followir_g folders: "torelerte the _:ontenta ot CD-ROM, set the CD-ROM i/_the GD-ROM drive of PC,, ri&_t-cdick the CD-ROM icon er_d theist2 "Ope¢__, -- DVDMASE3 Co_tairls the I)VD-MovieAlbumSE isee page 148 for i_staLlatJon), You can use I)VI)-Movie_%burtlSb to edit the images recorded on I)_¢D-I_M disc aid create a 30 title, MyDVD Contairls t_e My])V]) (see tJage 150 for _rJstaLlatJon), You car] use Myl)V
O DVD-MovieAIbumSE OMyDVD You can read tile instruction rnanu_ using either of the fbllowing procedures: • Open tile i_l]F fde [n DVDMAp_ 3 \manual _\Engl z_h fblder contained ori tile provided CI)A_OM.
! Installing Before You Begin Software • Bt_,_r_ cormot:tirTg tho [Z_/D vidoo carnora/r(.mordor to your PC, you will no{Yd to install tho softwar'o on pmvidod CD-ROM.
INSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows XP C]ick "O SB l)dver [_Jstal]atJorl _on the _Jst_ let screeIl, 2 The USB driver i_sta_er screen will appear: Click *US}_ ]]Ever ]I_t_ latio_]_, 4 _e messageon Wi,_dowslogotestw_lappear: CarefuLly read tt and the_ click "Co_tirlae An_,vay _, Inst_llatio_] _I] stY, Click 3 C_]eck the corltents a_id t_]enclick *OK". Click 5 CLick "Quit", Click Click Installing With Windows 2000/Me/98 Second the USH driver is now complete.
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) 7he U])P driver mustbe installedbefore ttsi_Jgt_JedTscin I]VI] video ca.rt_era/recorder on PC, 1 Click "UI)L_ I)river I.q)'VI_-_XMI)river) k_st_tUatJo_"on t_e i_staller screen, 4 Caref_dly read tile LJcer]se Agreemer]t: If you accept it, cl_ck "Yes". The _nstaller street] carl be displayed u sixlg the procedure irl '+I)]SPI+AY[NG I:NSTALI+I",L_ SCI_:I_N" _P,144), 2 _he driver 'q)river setup screerl wJl] a£_pear: Click t_le and ?ormatter Setu£_ _ button.
6 Ifyou do riot w_sh to char3ge the folder name, click _'Ne.xt°, I..... COrlfinll O 9 If your PC uses Vg_ldows _ XP/98 Second EdiUorliMe, a message that prompts you m re.star_ w_l] appear: Click _'Fir3Tsh° aIKl the.r3 re.star_ the. PC, InstalLing tile. UDF drive.r is r_ow comp]e.te, If your PC uses Windows _ 2000 Pro_ssior_3, t_rocee.d with step I 0. Click 7 Check tile. displaye.d conte.r3ts, a_d tf3erl click I------ O Co3firm Clir.
INSTALLING DVD-MovieAIbumSE Soft,care *_I)V] )-M ovJeAlb umSF, _ Tsused to edJ_ videos that corlforrrl to _he I)VI_ video recording VR) format, axK| photos recorded ori I)VI)-I_M disc.
6 C?_eckthe. disifl_yed "Next". hlst_lattoII ,_Id t_erl dick cozlteris, will s_rt, ¸Proceed w_h ttle irlstallatJorl, irlst_ctior_s or_ screeIi. _llowtTIg ttle C[rCk 7 A message veri_'_rlg w?_e_her a sho_cat Jcorl is to be crea_ed Orl deskti.lp will atJpear: If'you war_t _o crea_e or_e, cl_ck "Yes". If riot, c?]oose "No". Click 8 C?]oose _]e restart option, _id t_]erlclick hlstMLirlg I)VD- M ovieAlb LitnS I",Js now col n[318t8. Clir.
INSTALLING MyDVD SofT,e'are "MyDVI)" is ttsed to write tile [t_a_es edited on I_VI)-Mov[eA]btur]SP 1 Click _'MyI )VD _Itstd_tion ° oil t_e _nsta3let screen, 4 to ])V])-I_ disc, If you do riot wish to C?larlge the _]der MyDVI_ ks i_stalled, _lwhtch cltck _'Next", The installer sccee_ carl be displayed u s_rlg tile procedure described i_ "I)[SPI,AYING INSTALl ,ER SCRJ_;FN " (1(144), 2 _he screen _br ir_st_]ing Click _'Next", My DVI) w_l al_pear: Click 5 Checl< the displayed "Nest".
6 Click *_irJsh _ to restart the PC, histalLirig Myl]VI] 3snow complete. Contact the following for information MyDVD: U.S. Phone: 1-877-3834124 h_tp :i/_uppo_. _onic. com/logln/ on default, asp (You -,¥311 rieed to peffomr_customer registration.) Eut_pe('Londan) Phone: 44_20-7437-1100 http:i/_uppo_t._onic.com/logln/ default.asp (You %¥311 rleedtoperfo_n customer registration.
Creating Recorded DVD Video on PC from DVD.RAM on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Disc Usilig DVD-MovioAIbutciSE alid MyDVD, _,_u o_tn ott_to _tDVD vid(!o (DVD-R diso) from tho itci_g(!s _cordod oil this DVD _#dco cumoratr_!cot_tor,foltowing the ptocodu_ below: 1 [:lsert a recorded ])VI)-RAM video camera/recorder, video c_unetairecordet PC, 2 Start I)VI)-Mov[eNbtLE_SE, itx_ages o[_ I)V])-I_M disc _nto the I)VI) and co:meet the I)VD to tire USI_ terrr_nal of arid edit the disc as [_ecessary.
8 Myl )VI_ will automat[c_lyst_u't, After a few mOITleI_, _ _xpOrted scene v_iH be autom_cal_ registered or_ the MyDVI_ editiTlg streeT1; 9 CLick the Burn batton: Wr [tir]g to DVI_-I_ disc will st'a_t. WheIi writ [r_g Ls com_l_e, a DVI) video disc will be created. _[heIi the dLsc cover of this I)V] ) v_deo camera/ recorder Now you ca_l change the D_D menu to the desired style, change the title, etc. on tiffs editing screen.
Uninstalling Software Usu thu f_ttowin_ priced UNINSTALLING With Windows tr_ to uninstut! (delete) uny providud soft_r_ thut bus b_cl_instz_g_d: USB DRIVER ® 98 Second EditiontMe: 1 Set tile power sw_tch o_1DVI_ video camera/ recorder to "i_ VIDEO", _ld use the PC connectioli cable to COIIII_ct it to tile PQ'., 7 Delete the fb/iowi_ig W'HIdOWS_ 98 Second f_les: EdiUo_i: 2 ope,J "System" Ltd.DZ329_. ±nf 3 Delete H[_IACHI DV])-It,'kM ROML C:\WZ_DOWS\cSY_T_M\IOcS_cSY_\dzm_pd r.pdr C :\WE _OWS
With Windows ® 2000 Pro_ssional/XP: 1 Set tile power switch] on DVI] video c_nera/ recorder to _'_ VI])F,O", arid use tile PC. coIlIle_r_[i.ln cable Io ci.lrlIlect [t ti.l t_le PC. Oper_ _Systern '_o_ C_._ntro]Pane], _d dick"Device tab, 3 I)e]ete ther_ Mar_ager" uxlder the _Har4ware" HITACHI I)V])-I_M ])Z-MV5 lJSH I)evice ir_ _'I)VDiC])-ROM drive". WJIIdows _ 2000 ProfessionS.
Cautions Recorder When Using DVD Video Camera/ by Connecting It to PC l_lote: • Do not LiseWir_dows_ 3pplrc_tio_ to filn_lize _ [3VI_I_ _is¢reco_Jedo_ _i_ I_13 vicJeoc_mer"_rec_rder:Tl_e _is¢will_o_be reo_ _iz3bleor_t_le I_I_ vicJeo ¢.:a m en'_' • Wher_ _orrn_t_ir_g 3 I_I3_FtAIVI discOn WiI_CJ o_, u_e theUDF:;.01lorm_{2.0if2.01¢_no_i_esele_) _ee _Termi_olo_]y _o_ p_'_e_60).Fom_in_ witl_outer _t_I_J3r_C_ L_Id ¢_LISe_e EWD videoe.
Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele_c_lnve rsion lelns(DZ-TL1) _ Video flash (DZ-FLH3) _ • When _$ing c_mer_ a_s$orres, be s_re to re_d the intd_'uctiol_illa1%1318_r e_Ch 3CC_P._OP/. When _ttachin_ the wrde or lel_nversie _ tens to thrs _!D video c_me r,_ire_r:Jer, be su re to remove the lel_s hoo_ m the e=_ of the le=_s(see Ig 57). _* IJnusal_le on DT-blV,._O[\. POWER SUPPLY B_.
Cleaning Bo suro to set tho powerswitch to "POWER OFF" before cleaning this DVD video cam(!r_dmoorder. eCleaning lens LCD screen and camera Use dr35 soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleanirig the I,CD screeri, be careftL1 riot to use rome, scratch it, or subject tt to _npact: I)oirig such could cause a d elect _lthe screen, reostO_in d_spl_¢ unevenness, or damage the ],CI) monitor. elf dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab, etc.
Changing Setting of Demonstration 1 Press tile MENU button. Note: • ¥0_I r._n press the DISC NAViGATiON bLl_on _ stop domonshation midway: Tho Disc Navi£_on _cree_ wi[[ appear. • If you chooso "A.lio _,tho tJomon_halion will not _tar_ if di$¢ is IoatJed with the power _vitoh set to _ VIDEO _'or PHOTO _, or a car_ is Io_de_ wi_ the power _witoh set to _ PHOTO'. • Tho domonshatio_ _nc'don will not work whon the 13_1_ video _amo_recor_er is _nno_ed to FaG.
Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables wrJt_Iig to disc iprotects dTscfrom writ_rl_ so t_at _n;_ges recorded o_ I)VI)4LAdk4disc c_tr_:_otbe ac_det_t_31y deleted arid tile disc carmot be _r_JttalLzed, DVD PLAYER: "Ibis de:vice carl p]ay back video acid audio sigTl_s recorded orl I)VI )-Video acid I]VI)-R discs u s_rlg the I_VI) video fbrmat. Most I)VI ) players carl p]ay back a ])VI)-R disc reci.l_ ed i.
FINALIZE: 1_tis process makes a DVI_-I_disc recorded orl t_fisDVD video camera/recorder playable ori a DVI_ player, etc. that corlff.lr_rls to 8 cm I)V] )-R: NI.Ifurther recording carl be made ori a fJIraliz,ed ])VI_-R disk. HOWLING: "1_tis pheni.lrneriori occurs as follows: Wheri the I)VD video camera/recoVer ks ci.
SD MEMORY CARD: This isa st_rldard of memory c_ developed _l 1999. T_e card i_ 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm t_tick, _rld ?las 9 pins, Sirlce the SI] memo_¢ card was developed based i.ln Multi M ediaCa_J [MMC), MMC caIi be inserted irito SD memoU¢ card slot arid used, Howercer, an SD memory card canni.lt be _nsected in tile sli.lt exclusively for MMC, SLOT-IN TYPE PC: PC t?l,_t Iia_ a 12VI) drive _ntoifrom SUSPENDING wli_c_l a 12VI ) is dire_tly inserted i.
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Check the Following: Operation - Movie can b8 recorded orTlyorTDVD-RAM or E_D-R _isc. _heck lhe following: Is DVD-RAIvl or DVD-R disc inssrisd? Is power switch ssl to _i_VIDEO"? Is th8 DVD-RAM disc in DVD vi_eo ¢_'[mer_' recorder write-protscted? Rsleas8 the writep_tecl. Doss disc have remainin£ recordirlg space? :movi8 still cannot b8 recordsd after th8 above _hsck is clear, the _isc may be damaged: Use _tlothsr disc.
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Trouble Messages A rn_s_tag(!Ir_y a[._po_r whil_ _u _ opor_ting th_ DVD vidoo _;_mor*_/r_6_rdo_ If _ ir_(!_go rmfmr to tho fol/owin_ table and take appropriate corrmvti_ action. Messages are urranged in alphabetica! ordc_ (1) D_ia error in a p_riof ir_ge fie. Repair d_ia now? (2) Found error ir_irr_g_ file. Rep_ir data now? (3)Data elTor in all im_ge file.
! h / t b t b %¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸.¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ H K H b 2 t/ t (1) Error he_soccurl"ed. Please resiarl. • Error has OCCUlTed. Try tc _ste[ri ihe _JD video camera/recorder usirlg lhe _llowing rtletho_s: 11) Turn po_,'eroil, _rnove the b_ieryorAC adapter;ch_er _ed (2) Error he_soccurl"ed. reette-[chil, arl{J lherl tort1 power or1 _garn. Please reirTsert a _isc. 12) Turn power off, _ed _irlsert the disc. Therl turn power or1 (3) Error h_[soccurl"ed. again. Error cede No. _. 13) See "3 on pa£e 171.
! Card an'or. * Th_ _rd lermine[Is me[y be _irl3,: Wip_ off diri, an_ try lh_ _d e[ge[in,or _se e[nolher _d. • Delia other than slill irre[ge may be included: Us_ anoiher car_. Ce[rder_r has oc_:_rred. Card an'or _d_ 28 hav_occurred durir_ge_iiir_gof scenes. Turnof_the Keep _[rd inside & resort, I_r_,'Dvideo camg_!_c.order wilh th8 _[rd beir_g_sed insid8, conr_8ci th8 AC adeptedcherger, er_dihen po_r th8 DVD vid8o cathay!reorder agair_. Repair o_s_nes will be atlerhpted. Card f_lll.
! Disc 8rror has o_lrrsd. Formatting is noi corhpleie, The disc may be dirty. Remove lhe disc andwip8 off fingerprints, d _lsl,eic. beforerevising it, r_r_lse arTolhsr disc. This messag8 rnayalso appear if you inserl a di_ for which rorrn_;iirTgw_s inlerrupisd midw_y. In ihis case, us8 arTcthsrdisc. Disc 8rror has occ_rrsd. Disc error could have occurred durirTg8ditirTgof scenes.
DVD-R Disc, Video mode cannoi be ch_nged. Wiih DVD-R disc, lh8 movie q_ali_y mo_e or_ce_sed _or r8cording canrlot be changed. END OF DISC The disc is full. 2g Yo_ canr_olrecord on thisdisc _nymore. Prepare another disc or delei8 Lmnecessa_ movie scenes from this disc. 2g End scene canr_otbe divided. Division is r_ot possible _1the end of scene. 1"17 Erroroccurred. * Adnormalityh_soccurredwithlhe_/D-RAMdiscioberepaired. Please replace disc or format disc.
! Scenes over limit• Cannoi add scene• The number of scertesentered in play list has reached the limit ihat ¢_n be entered. Delete s_'eral scenes. Scenes over limit• The number of eniered scenes has reached lhe Iirnil that cart be Cannoi divide scerte. 8niered. Delete s_'eral scenes. 117, `128 Scenes over limit• Cannoi move scene, This message will appear if you try lo mmo,e a scene when the number of scenes has already reached lhe regisiradl8 limit.
• Th5st_ezsagemaya_s_appear_hend_rtadherest_dLsc_ft_dsmes_agea_J_earSwher_arec_rdeddLsc is recogriized immediately 'after Jt Tsix)sected, do r_ot repa]r tile dTsc; remove it aIid then use a soft, dr), cloth to clemi dry the d_rt before t_sixlg it, • ThAs t_iessage t_iay also appear wberi conderisation occt_ rs. Iri this case, do r_ot repair the disc; tutti the 1)_]) video camera/recorder off, wa]t mit]l it dries out, _.
! Troubleshooting Ch¢_t_ to _ _ fo#_wir_ b_fore askil_ tot a rop_,i_ # _ sugg¢ s_d _lution _till _*nnot restore _ vid(_ot;umt_r_Iret;or_t:r t_ l_orr_el, do not attt:mpt to repair it youts(_ff, but t,'onsult your _ul(!_ Power supplies 3atLe_, carTnoibe Is LheambienL temperature too low or Loohigh? Charge Lhebe_{ieryat 50=86=F ('1040=C). Is Lhebe[;ieryabnor_ally hoL? Remove Lhebattery, leave it for a while tocool down, ther_charge it. Is LheDO power cod connected to AC a_apLer/cha_er? Ur_plugit.
During recording Pressinglhe REC button _ill rTotstart recording. Is inpul imag8 copy-guards_*? Is ihe disc wrils-protecled or lh8 card locked? 28, 84, 134, "163 Rscording sl.,-_rLsbut _iops irrlmediatsly. Is disc scPaLchedor doss dirt or fingsrprinl adhe_ 10ii*? Clean ihe disc. If thsre is siill no improverhenl, rsplaco th8 disc.
During playback :;_ecogniliotT of disc is tTot Is disc dirty? _ompleie Use sort, dry cloih io clean it. _sing the pl_yb_ck button will nol slari playback. 82 Has the i rn_ge been recor_ ed by devices other lhatT this E_¢D video C<-_meralrecor_ ecP Piggyback or image reco_ed on devices other that1 this DVD video c<-_meralrecor_ er r_ay be impc_ssidle on Ibis DVD video cat.
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! When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: "40drive icon appears on The E_'D video camera!recorder is not l_rrTed orT. _C. Check the pr;wersuppl'_ 48 Driver is rlol properly _cogrlized. Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does rTotappear, use °Refresh driver" in Do'ice Manager Lo_irTslall the driver, TurnPC off and lherTdi_conneciihe PC conrTe_tionca hie. Turn PC on aga_rT,and lhen use ihe PC conrTeciionc<'_ble to conrTectthe DVD video camer_drecorder LoPC.
i! i !ii̧ /?i:i""¸'¸¸¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ' . "" : ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸¸¸"¸¸¸ .............. ¸¸¸¸¸ ¸¸¸¸¸ '''" . i_',i_iii_!_i_ii!_!!i __!i_!_i,_i_i ! Video w,dtten lo har_ disk E74D-MovieAIbLlmSE ¢_innot edit I_%'D-VRd_iia_tor_ on h_irddisk _f PC cannol be edited of PC: Copy Ihe d_la to _nolher DVD-RAM disc and then edit it. _n IIv'D-Movie.lklbum _op7 tool. Movies are noi "ecognized by _pplication inPC. Mal_su_Lhepower_,iLchofihis DVDvideocamera!recorderisset Lo_ VIDEO", "D PHOTO" or "_ PHOTO".
-_cuting "Export" on [_o not choos8 "Simple Export': If you do, _ding _#D- Mm_ieAIbL_mSEwill will slop r_idw_y. inlerruFi rea_ing "_idw_ay. ¢¢hene_cuUng"Export" _n DV[_-MovieJ_lburnSE • Ifsiillsareinclk_dedinthgranggof"e.xporL",iirnaytakernoreiirng bec_us8 data must be re-gr_coded and rgad. itwillL_ketimetargad. • If°Divideby_al_c'isnotchosgn, iirnayiakesornglirngbgcak_se d_ia will be rgad while bgir_g_-encoded.
Miscellaneous Powerdoesnoicome on, E_ecut8 systerh i_set (press the RESET bunion). 181 _rnoopereiionoccurs pressirTg budon. -- by Has the I_,'D video carrer_'recor_er beerTsubjsGI.edto irrpaci? The [_P4Dvideo camgrairecorder coul_ be _amgg8_. Consuli'>,our dealel_ Fh8 _ate arid lithe al_ incen'gct, Has the I_,'D video car_er_'recor_er beerl left unuse_ fora long leriod _f iimg? The irTternal backup memory ba_iery mey be discharged: Che_e it. Noscenecan bedeleied.
]is¢ co_r cannot be _los8_. Is di_ ¢on'ecl.ly inserted? Was disc ir_sertedfrom wror_gdireclior¢? Remove the di_ and then r_inserl it. 44 Is di_ inseri_d ir_wrong orienteiion? Remove the _is¢, arid lhen reinseri ii. 44 Conr_s¢l.e_fully ¢he_rgsd battery or AC adaplerlcharger, and then lurn th_ DVD vi_8o ¢amer_r_corder on. Cover will r_otopen.
System Reset If tho DVD _d(!o cam(!rairecorOcr doos not opor_to normalt],; p(!rlorm _Systcm R(!aot": The DVD vidoo camora/recordor may recover to/_ormul. "Systom Ros(_t °will reset all scttings to P,_ctorydoPealta. Tl_(_dat(_ al_d time will also be reset: Set the dato al_d timtt again before usi¢_gthe DVD video camor'a/recordor. Set tile powec switch to "i_O_;l{ th_ I)VI_ video c_r_er_ir_order Detach the battery 2 02 F" to ttLr[_ off". or AC adapter/charger.
! Major Specifications OGD DZ-MV550A: 1/4-inch inierlaced DZ-MV560A: 1/3.8=inch interlaced roi81 number of pixels DZ-MV550A approx. 680,000 DZ-MVSBOA approx. 1,020,000 Nu_lber of efiectiv8 pills DZ-MV550A Movie:e[pprox. 340,000 Still: approx. 340,000 DZ-MVSBOA Movie:e[pprox. 400,000 (e[pprox. 530,000 wherT 16:9 is set) Still: approx. 960,000 _ens DZ-_IV550A: F1.8-2.8, f-- 1p16"-1-'1_" (2.1-37.8 rrm) DZ-_IV560A: F1.8-2.4, f -- 3/'16"-1-`1_" (3.
Rscording format I_V'D-RAbl disc Movie: Con forrTdngto [3_,'Dvidso reco_dirTg(I_v'D-VR) forrT_at (MPE_ Audio laysr 2) Still: Sim_lltan_s recording, c_nfort_itlg L_[3_,'Dvideo _co_itlg (_JD-VR) standard(704 _ 480 pix_l_ I _tld JF'E_ ([_Z-MV550A: _40 _ 480 pi×els, DZ-MV580A: 1280 x 960 pixels _) * External inpuL: 640 _ 480 pills I_V'D-R disc Movie: Cotlf_rrTling I_ DV[_ vidso f_rrTlat (when M PEG Audio lay_.
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Index Numerics 240x (Oig. Z_:_ m) .............................................. 40x (13ig. Zoom) ................................................ 500x (Oig. Zoom) .............................................. B cm I]Vl]4_ disc .............................................. B cm I] Vl] _K_'_vl disc ......................................... _6 56 56 25 25 A AC adapfar/cha_ler........................................... 43 ACCESS/_C indicator ................................. 49, 50 fvJd (edit) ............
! 8 L Language ....................................................... 103 Sand & Snow (Program AE) ................................ _0 LaSer pinup block ..................................... 48, 161 Scene ComBine ................................................. 116 Lens cab .......................................................... 32 Delete .................................................... 111 Lens cab string_'_chme_ hole .......................... 17 Linear FCI_ ...................................
Be sure to read the following the package of CD.ROM before opening License Agreement Article I Grant of License Hilacl_ I,ld, _roz'ls yot Article 2 Copyrights the Pollo_g _'ig'_ Pot the Poll_it_g _ro