Instruction Manual DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) English DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ Thank you for buying a Hitachi product.
Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER (DZ-ACS1).
Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
11 12 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 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 fall into such power lines or circuits.
Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
Heat on surface of product: • The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible.
Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
Read This First To guide you, we've included following six chapters. • The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder - recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for more advanced usage.
Introduction ●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur. ●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.
●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (P.86) Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR. It is also easy to make any number of identical tapes. Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons English 12 With DVD, you can simply play back this DVD video camera/recorder, and press the record button on VCR.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...........................4 Cautions When Using ........................................6 Cautions When Storing ......................................9 Suggestions and Restrictions.............................9 Read This First.................................................10 About This Manual ...........................................10 Introduction ......................................................11 Table of Contents..........................................
FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): ........... 70 Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 71 SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL) ............................ 101 FOCUSING DURING RECORDING ................... 71 Initial Settings ................................................ 102 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)..................................................... 73 Using Full Auto Function..................................
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 128 DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 129 ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 129 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 130 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 130 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ... 131 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE).....
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1): Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. Power cable: Infrared remote control Connect between household AC outlet and (model DZ-RM3W): AC adapter/charger. Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance.
Names of Parts 5 9 6 7 8 10 13 A/V 1 2 3 4 MIC 11 12 BATTERY EJECT (Bottom) (Inside the cover) 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32) 8 Accessory shoe Only for DZ-MV580A: The optional video flash, etc. can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.) 9 External microphone jack (P. 76) 3 Recording indicator (P. 103) The red indicator will light during recording. 10 AV input/output jack (P. 77, 83) 4 Stereo microphone (P. 76) 11 2.
14 21 15 16 22 17 23 18 24 25 19 20 26 14 Viewfinder (P. 34) 19 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 50) 15 Diopter control (P. 34) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 20 Card insertion block (P. 47) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC. 22 Record button (REC) (P.
27 34 28 29 30 35 36 27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic. 28 FOCUS button (P. 71) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 31 37 32 38 33 39 36 RESET button (P. 181) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory) 37 PC connection terminal (TO PC) 38 Joystick (P. 37, 58, 87, 89) 29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73) Press this button to adjust the exposure.
REC DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM 40 46 41 T W 42 47 43 48 49 50 DISC NAVIGATION DISPLAY 51 44 MENU SELECT DELETE 52 53 45 54 DZ-RM3W 40 REC button (P. 49, 50) 46 ZOOM T button (P. 56) 41 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 56) 47 ZOOM W button (P. 56) 42 Reverse skip button (P. 60) 48 Forward search button (P. 59) 43 Reverse search button (P. 59) 49 Play/pause button (P. 58) 44 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 105) 50 Forward skip button (P. 60) 45 MENU button (P. 37, 90, 112) 51 DISPLAY button (P.
12 Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can delete the recorded contents (P. 25). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a disc (P. 44). 1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.
3 Start recording (P. 49). 1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35). 3Press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (O VIDEO). Pressing REC will enable you to record one photo (N PHOTO). 2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to “O VIDEO” or “N PHOTO”. (“O VIDEO” only for DVD-R disc) Note: • When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD video camera/recorder.
3 Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect a power supply (P. 43). Power cable 1 2 4 3 DC power cord AC adapter/charger 2 Insert a card (P. 47). 1Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block. English 2Put in a card.
3 Start recording (P. 50). 1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35). 3Press the REC button. Pressing REC once will record one photo. 2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to “PPHOTO”. Note: See Check 2 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with “N PHOTO”. 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 35). 1Press the A button in recording pause status: The recorded scene will be played back. 2Press the C button to stop playback.
Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/ recorder and the functions which are available with them: Media Function SD memory card/ MultiMediaCard DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Recording movie ∴ ∴ × Recording still ∴ × ∴ Deleting recorded image ∴ × ∴ Editing on this DVD video camera/recorder ∴ × ∴ Playback on DVD player ×*1 ∴*2 × Playback on DVD video recorder ∴*3 ∴*2 ×*4 ∴: Functions available; ×: Not availa
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times.
HANDLING DISCS DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • When using disc on this DVD video camera/ recorder, be sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder. • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the disc exposed portion, and be careful that no dirt adheres to it.
AVAILABLE CARDS ●Common cautions for disc and card SD memory card and MultiMediaCard can be used on this DVD video camera/ recorder. ●Handling card • Do not use cards other than the designated ones. • Be sure to use a brand new Card when recording vital images. • Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal. Terminal • Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion. • Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it. • Do not disassemble card or modify it.
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 96 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R Application XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording possible Very high quality FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2 High quality Approx. 60 min *3 Approx.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 97 for the setting of recording quality. SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: Setting Model Camera input External input DZ-MV550A 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV580A 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels For DZ-MV550A Recording quality Capacity FINE NORM ECO 8 MB Approx.
Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the REC button with your thumb.
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments. ATTACHING LENS CAP 1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. 2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. Shorter end Longer end 3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens.
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control. 1 Slide the cover to remove it. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R terminal facing up. 3 Slide the cover to close it. Note: The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote control: Replace the battery. Battery stopper REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out.
●Using Remote Control Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m). 10˚ 10˚ 15˚ 15˚ Infrared receiver A Note: • When using the remote control, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light.
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor. ●Range where the LCD monitor can be moved The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90º.
CLOSING LCD MONITOR Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder. Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard. English 36 Note: • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its screen facing outside.
SETTING DATE AND TIME Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. Tilt up/down and to left/ right to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the joystick to choose “Date Setup” and then “Date Set”.
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/ day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Date display format Example of display M/D/Y 5:00PM 9/30/2004 D/M/Y 17:00 30/9/2004 Y/M/D PM5:00 2004/9/30 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the joystick to select the desired date display format, and then press the A button. The menu screen will appear.
Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note: • Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire.
●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger: Charge status CHARGE indicator During charge Lit Charge complete Goes out Note: See “Troubleshooting” on page 172 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25°C): Approx. 165 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.
●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.) See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: For DZ-MV550A Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc approx. 140 min − When using approx. 120 min LCD monitor − When using viewfinder When using viewfinder approx. 140 min approx. 135 min When using approx. 120 min approx.
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty (Blinks) White portion shows remaining level Note: The remaining level indicator “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” may be displayed for a shorter period.
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. Correct orientation Incorrect orientation A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. 2 Gently open the cover by hand until it stops. 3 Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide until it stops. Note that the recording/playback surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/ recorder.
●When using brand-new DVD-R disc Recognition of the disc will start. The messages on the right will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder: F o rma t D i s c Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use for camera. NEXT CANCEL F o rma t D i s c Howe ve r , when you r e c o r d When final message f r om PC connec t i on “Format the disc now?” terminal, p l e a s e d o n o t f o rmat.
REMOVING DISC 1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off. 2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. DISC EJECT 3 Gently open the cover until it stops. When the cover is fully open, the disc will slightly come out from the disc guide, and stop. 4 Remove the disc. Hold the top of Round DVD Holder as shown in the illustration and gently pull it out.
Inserting and Removing Card 1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 2 Open the cover of card insertion block. Removing Card: Push the center of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers. 3 Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. 4 Close the cover of card English insertion block.
Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF While holding down the gray button at the center of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “N PHOTO”: To record still on DVDRAM disc Set to “O VIDEO”: To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to “OFF”: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off.
12 Recording Movie • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. • Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the ACCESS/PC Before You Begin Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. indicator • • • Power switch • 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator Power switch 1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to “N PHOTO”. When using card: Set the power switch to “P PHOTO”. After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: English 50 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button.
123 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. 1 Press the BLC button during recording. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Backlight correction icon FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 4 The backlight correction icon will appear. English Note: • Pressing the BLC button will alternate between backlight setting between on and off.
123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. e 2. k 3. n 4. o 5. m 6. p 7. Microphone filter Program AE White balance EIS Manual Focus Backlight compensation 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16:9 mode Video flash Self-timer External Input Recording status 1. Recording mode REC L IN 0:00:00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN FULL AUTO 13.
1. Recording mode (P. 49, 50, 98) BDC BE C : : : : Movie Still External input still (field) External input still (frame) 2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (P.90) No display: b : c : d : e : f : 9. Video flash*3 [when Video Flash (sold separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode) (P.75) No display: Emits light automatically Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sand & Snow Low Light 3. White balance (P.
15. Movie recording quality 16. Remaining space on disc/card*6 (only when using disc) (P.96) XTRA LPCM FINE STD : Best quality (only when using DVDRAM disc) : Best audio quality (only when using DVD-R disc) : High quality : Standard quality REM XX MIN*7 : Remaining recordable minutes during movie recording REM XX*8 : Number of remaining recordable still images during still recording 17. Remaining battery level (P.42) Still recording quality (only when using card) (P.
●Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear, and in addition, the battery remaining level will blink when the battery has almost no remaining charge. The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user.
123 Zooming If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 18-power is exceeded on DZ-MV550A or optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-MV580A). You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-MV550A; up to 240-power on DZ-MV580A. W: recording wide area (wide-angle) T: recording enlarged image (telephoto) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Dig.
MACRO RECORDING Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the subject, and press down the zoom lever to “W” control side. Note: • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
Playing Back Before You Begin • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (P. 49, 50). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (P. 48). 123 PLAYING BACK Tilt up/down and to left/ right to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press A button in the recording pause status. The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back. (For “scene”, see P. 105 and “Terminology”, P. 160.
123 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (P. 61) or Disc Navigation function (P. 105) to play back from the start of disc or card. 12 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and hold it: Search playback will start. Hold to right : Scenes will be visually scanned forward Hold to left : Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the joystick when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point.
12 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene. Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Tilt up once : To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down : To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes, starting from the scene following the scene being played back.
123 JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) 1 Press the MENU button Top Go T o during playback. To p En d Spec i f y 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A button. ENTER RETURN RAM : To go to the start, and enter playback pause. End : To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specify : To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See the following for details.
123 On-Screen Information Display INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. No display Playback information display ●Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode*1 Scene No. 06 006 Repeat play*5 RAM 0 : 00 : 1 6 Playback operation*6 Counter Disc type*4 Program No. or Play List No.
Checking Flow of Quick Mode The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Advanced mode: To display all menu items for experts (P.87) Camera Functions Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear.
12 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE: The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (P.
12 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC): The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (P. 98) Re c o r d Fu n c t i o n s Se t u p I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA S e l f T i me r : Of f Re c o r d Fu n c t i o n s Se t u p I n p u t S o u r c e CAMERA S e l f T i me r S e l e c t t h e r e c e i v i n g i ma g e.
3 FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (P. 97) Re c o r d Fu n c t i o n s Qu a l i t y I npu t Sou r c e Se l f T i me r Se t up : F I NE : CAMERA : Of f Re c o r d Fu n c t i o n s Se t u p Qu a l i t y F I NE I npu t Sou r c e Se l f T i me r S e l e c t t h e p h o t o q u a l i t y.
●Initial Setup (P. 102) Beep : On Language : Eng l i s h D emo Mo d e : A u t o ENT ER RE TURN I n i t i a l Se t up Beep OnOn Language D emo Mo d e Se l e c t t he ope r a t i ng s ound On / O f f . ENT ER RE TURN I n i t i a l Se t up Beep Language D emo Mo d e B e e p i s h e a r d. ENT ER On Of f RE TURN (P. 103) I n i t i a l Se t up Beep Language Eng l i s h D emo Mo d e C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y.
Disc Navigation Functions Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear. Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick mode, and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except during recording). 1 Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
●Disc (P. 134) Di sc Di sc Ca p a c i t y Ca p a c i t y ETC ETC ENT ER RE TURN RAM S h o w r e ma i n i n g f r e e s p a c e o n d i s c. ENT ER RE TURN RAM ●Others (P. 138) Ot he r s ETC Ot he r s Re p e a t P l a y : O f f ENT ER RE TURN ETC RAM Ot he r s Re p e a t P l a y Of f Se l e c t t he r epea t p l a y s e t t i n g. ENT ER RE TURN ETC Re p e a t P l a y On Of f C a n c e l r e p e a t p l a y.
3 FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page. (P. 111) Scene Scene De l e t e De l e t e D e l e t e s e l e c t e d p h o t o. ENT ER RE TURN ENT ER RE TURN (P. 134) Ca r d Ca r d Ca p a c i t y ENT ER RE TURN Ca p a c i t y S h o w r ema i n i n g f r e e s p a c e o n c a r d. ENT ER RE TURN (P. 139) S l i d e Sh ow S l i d e Sh ow Al l Al l S l i d e p l a y a l l s c e n e s.
123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 71): English 72 Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
123 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 9 / 3 0 / 2 00 4 2 Use the S R buttons to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
123 Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button. “FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When setting full auto Reference page Backlight compensation Off 51 Focus Auto 71 Exposure Auto 73 Program AE Auto 90 White balance Auto 91 EIS On 93 MIC.
13 Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A) See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 157. Setting of Video Flash On-screen information Manner of emitting light AUTO No display Automatically emits light in dark place or in a place lit from rear. ON Always emits light regardless of brightness OFF No light emission * Unusable on DZ-MV550A. Note: • However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used.
USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 182. To external microphone jack A/V MIC 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 terminal.
123 Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To S-video input jack* To AV input/output jack A/V To video/ audio input jacks MIC White AV/S input/output cable (provided) Yellow Red *If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note: • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.
123 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. The image that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/ recorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing.
12 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology”, P. 160) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play it back. Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder.
PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. 3 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 137. No further data can be recorded on finalized disc. Note: Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder. 2 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. See “Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder” on page 81.
Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder You can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD video camera/recorder from Round DVD Holder and use the uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD video recorder, or drive for PC, etc. which conforms to 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by Hitachi Maxell.
12 REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc surface. 2 Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it to lock the release levers at positions (3).
123 Recording (Dubbing) Images Before You Begin • Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable disc or card* in this DVD video camera/recorder (see P. 25, 28). * Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/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-MV580A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images. • The DZ-MV550A cannot record S-VIDEO input.
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card* in DVD video camera/recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video camera. * Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded. Signal flow *1 A/V 3 relay adapters (generally available) To AV input/ output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) MIC To S-VIDEO output jack of video camera, etc.
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: Signal flow A/V MIC To AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) To S-VIDEO input jack of VCR, etc.
Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/ recorder. Checking Flow of Normal Display Mode The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (P.
●Flow of Normal Display Mode Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup Came r a Fun c t i ons P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l . : EIS : D i g . Zoom : M IC . F i l t e r : 16:9 : ENTER RETURN Se t up Au t o Au t o On 40x Of f Of f Date Setup Da t e Se t up Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y Da t e Se t RAM Program AE (P. 90) White balance (P. 91) EIS*1 (P. 93) Digital zoom (P. 56) Microphone filter*2 (P. 93) 16:9*3 (P. 94) ENTER RAM RETURN Display format (P.
You can use the joystick on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in menu and designate them. Press the MENU button. Tilt to right Press A Came r a Fun c t i ons P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l . : EIS : D i g . Zoom : M IC . F i l t e r : 16:9 : ENTER RETURN Se t up Au t o Au t o On 40x Of f Of f or RAM Tilt to left Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p Auto P r o g r am AE Spo r t s Wh i t e Ba l . Po r t r a i t EIS D i g . Zoom Spo t l i gh t Sand&Snow M IC .
123 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 89 for how to set. • No menu screen appears with external input. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Mode Setting content On-screen display Auto White balance always automatically adjusted Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (P.
●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct Thick paper when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manually Focusing Subject” (see page 71). 2 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”, “Set”, and then press the A button. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . Set EIS D i g .
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS) When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . EIS On D i g . Zo om Of f M IC .
1 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) If you view the images recorded with “16:9 On” specified on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), screen image will be wider than the images recorded with “16:9 Off” (aspect ratio 4:3) by the size of the areas on left and right (in dotted lines). “16:9 Off” specified (aspect ratio 4:3) “16:9 On” specified (aspect ratio 16:9) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the 2 Choose “On”, and then press the A button.
Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The DZ-MV550A does not have the 16:9 setting. • The 16:9 setting can be used when recording movies on DVD-RAM disc: It is not compatible with still recording, recording of external input or recording on DVD-R disc. • Images recorded with “16:9 On” (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used.
Setting Up Record Functions 12 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “LPCM” (only with DVD-R disc). It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVDRAM disc, or in the “FINE” with a DVD-R disc. (P.29) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible.
123 RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 83 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. Setting CAMERA LINE S LINE* Content On-screen display Usually select this option.
13 SELF-TIMER You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras. The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills). 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Self Timer” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Press the REC button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p I n p u t Sou r ce Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t ENTER On Of f RETURN RAM 2 Select “On”, and then press the A button. The self-timer will be set.
123 SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “OSD output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
123 LCD Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Brightness” on the “LCD Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. LCD S e t u p B r i gh t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ENTER RETURN RAM The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen. 2 Use the joystick for adjustment. Tilt to left : The screen becomes dimmer Tilt to right : The screen becomes brighter Tilt up/down and to left/ right to select, and then press A to designate.
123 Initial Settings SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Setting Content On Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc. Off No beep is heard. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. I n i t i a l Setup Be e p Power S ave R e c o r d LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. On Of f 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording. Setting Content On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording. Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 181)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Reset” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Disc Navigation 123 Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same.
Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, P. 160) A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Selected scene number*1/ Number of all scenes Cursor Current page position*4 Bar graph Still image icon*2 Operation guide*3 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 PLAY RAM Disc type icon*5 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. No still icon will appear for card. The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. Appears when 13scenes or more have been recorded.
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 A l l Pr og r ams 3 Press the A button. Playback will start from the selected scene. Note: Tilting the joystick to left or right will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Tilting it up or down will move to preceding or following page.
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be canceled, and then press the SELECT button. To cancel all selected scenes, press the C button. Note: Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback will always start from the lowest scene number.
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Deletion of scenes Disc or card used 13 Contents You can delete unnecessary scenes. Reference page 111 Editing of scenes 1 You can attach fade and skip to a scene, combine scenes, or divide one scene. 113 - 117 Scene information display 123 You can display information on one scene or multiple scenes, such as image quality, recording time, etc.
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear. See pages 87-89 and 106 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Delete Edit Copy Select Detail (P.111) (P.113) (P.118) (P.121) (P.122) Thumbnail (P.113) Skip (P.114) Fade (P.115) Combine (P.116) Divide (P.117) Move* (P.
Scene 13 DELETING SCENES (DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. All Programs 7 Press the C button to quit. De l e t e Sc en e 0 05 / 0 1 3 0 05 / 0 1 4 3 Press the MENU ENTER EX I T RAM button. PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM Scene to be deleted 4 Choose “Delete” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button.
●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 111): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Se l e c t Ex i t De l e t e ENTER Edit Select Go To RETURN Go To S t a r t – Cu r r en t Cu r r en t – End All RAM ENTER RETURN To p En d RAM ENTER RETURN RAM Exit...................... To restore the Disc Navigation screen Delete ................. To delete selected scenes Start→Current...
1 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL) Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail. ● ● ● ● 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 7 The screen for verifying switching of thumbnail 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed.
1 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Skip”, and then press the A button. 5 The “Set Skip” screen 6 Press the C button to quit. A skip icon “ ” will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set.
1 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In White: Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button.
1 COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified. (P.138) Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be combined. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Combine” and then press the A button.
1 DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then press the A button.
1 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) 1 Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” or Note: • No movie can be copied. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear. (P.112) • See “Category” (P.138) to check the stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc. • You can also select multiple scenes (P.108). • Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to be copied, only stills will be copied. • Data on card cannot be copied to disc.
3 LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to “P PHOTO”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Lock” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button.
3 DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF) You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you will be able to use it on a system conforming to DPOF. Note: DPOF stands for digital print order format. DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills. 1 Set the power switch to “P PHOTO”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set. 4 Press the MENU button.
123 SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the first scene to be selected. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. 5 Choose “Start → Current”, “Current → End” or “All” and then press the A button.
123 DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Pressing the C button will restore the thumbnail display screen. (When using disc) 3 Press the MENU button.
Program WHAT IS “PROGRAM”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Movie Scene No. 2 9:00AM Movie Scene No. 3 10:20AM Still Scene No. 4 11:45AM Still Scene No. 5 1:30PM Movie Scene No. 6 5:20PM Still 8:00PM Program No.
12 PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Select the program to be played back, and then press the A button. Playback will start from the first scene of the selected program.
choose “Enter” and then press the A button. 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. TITLE a t a Par k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a b c d e f g h n o p q r s t u à è ì ò ù á é í â ê î ô û ä ë ï 2 Enter ENTER DELETE 9 i v ó ö 0 j w ú ü SPACE k l m x y z ã ñ õ ç ß Cancel SEL SELECT ●Characters available for entering title You can use the joystick to select characters from the “capital letter”, “small letter” and “symbol” input modes.
1 Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording.
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. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. PlayL i s t Sw i t c h Play Create Ed i t Ti t le ETC Del e te ENTER RETURN 4 Use the “Switch Playlist” screen to select the play list you wish to display, and then press the A button.
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the A button. The scenes of the program that was displayed in step 1 will appear in the upper row, and the scenes of selected play list will appear in the lower row.
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams P l a yL i s t N o . 0 2 Perform steps 2−4 on page 128. DELETE 4 Press the A button. 004/014 008/008 EX I T 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r a ms P l a yL i s t No . 0 4 Perform steps 2−4 on page 128. ADD 5 Choose “Delete” on the 001/014 007/007 “Edit” menu screen, and then press the A button. Repeat steps 3−5: other scenes can be deleted.
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu 9 The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. NO Choose “NO” to cancel move. After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen will be restored. Repeat steps 7−9 to move another scene. 4 Select the scene to be moved. 5 Press the MENU button.
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/ times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 5 The screen for verifying exit will appear: Choose 2 Press the MENU button. “YES” and then press the A button. 3 Choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. the C button to 4 Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the play 6 Press quit.
123 Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. TOP (END) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Top” or “End” Go T o To p En d ETC ENTER RETURN A l l Pr ogr ams PLAY RAM 014 / 014 RAM (When “End” is specified) English on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
Disc or Card Management 123 VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the A button. (When using disc) *1 *2 Cap a c i t y Approx.
13 INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Before You Begin • 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 during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect initialization will result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be unusable. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button.
1 UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update Control Info function to update the data.
2 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. 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. If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc.
1 Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Category” on the “Others” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Specify the desired option for display, and then press the A button.
3 SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Slide Show”, “All” or “DPOF”, and then press the A button. All: DPOF: Slide Show Note: • One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
Connecting to PC THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PC Use the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recorder to your PC in which the software on the CD-ROM provided or generally available software is installed: The videos and photos recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder can be used on the PC.
●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: Original disc Written disc Application used DVD-RAM disc recorded on Original DVD-RAM disc or DVD-MovieAlbumSE** this DVD video camera/ another DVD-RAM disc recorder ●Using 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): Original disc Written disc DVD-RAM disc recorded on Blank DVD-R disc this DVD video camera/ recorder Application used
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 CD-ROM icon and choose “Open”. Contains the DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 148 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Contains the MyDVD (see page 150 for installation).
Read the electronic instruction manuals (on-line manuals) on PC for complete information on using each software program. ●DVD-MovieAlbumSE ●MyDVD You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 3\manuals\English folder contained on the provided CD-ROM. • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose “Hitachi DVDCAM” and “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”, and then open “On-line Manual”.
Installing Software Before You Begin • Before connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to your PC, you will need to install the software on provided CD-ROM. Before installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, check to see if another UDF driver* has already been installed your PC.
INSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows XP 1 Click “USB Driver Installation” on the installer 4 The message on Windows logo test will appear: screen. 2 The USB driver installer screen will appear: Click “USB Driver Installation”. Carefully read it and then click “Continue Anyway”. Installation will start. Click 3 Check the contents and then click “OK”. Click 5 Click “Quit”. Click Click Installing the USB driver is now complete.
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER) The UDF driver must be installed before using the disc in DVD video camera/recorder on PC. 1 Click “UDF Driver (DVD-RAM Driver) 4 Carefully read the License Agreement: If you Installation” on the installer screen. accept it, click “Yes”. The installer screen can be displayed using the procedure in “DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN” (P. 144). The contents of agreement displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure.
6 If you do not wish to change the folder name, 9 If your PC uses Windows® XP/98 Second click “Next”. Edition/Me, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click “Finish” and then restart the PC. Installing the UDF driver is now complete. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, proceed with step 10. Confirm Click 7 Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”.
INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE Software “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit videos that conform to the DVD video recording (DVDVR) format, and photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc. 1 Click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE Installation” on the installer screen. 4 If you do not wish to change the folder in which DVD-MovieAlbumSE is installed, click “Next”. The installer screen can be displayed using the procedure described in “DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN” (P. 144).
6 Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”. Installation will start. Proceed with the installation, following the instructions on screen. Click 7 A message verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear: If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not, choose “No”. Click 8 Choose the restart option, and then click “Finish”. English Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE is now complete.
INSTALLING MyDVD Software “MyDVD” is used to write the images edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE to DVD-R disc. 1 Click “MyDVD Installation” on the installer screen. 4 If you do not wish to change the folder in which MyDVD is installed, click “Next”. The installer screen can be displayed using the procedure described in “DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN” (P. 144). 2 The screen for installing My DVD will appear: Click “Next”. Click 5 Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”. Installation will start.
6 Click “Finish” to restart the PC. Installing MyDVD is now complete. Contact the following for information on MyDVD: U.S. Phone: 1-877-383-1124 http://support.sonic.com/login/ default.asp (You will need to perform customer registration.) Europe (London) Phone: 44-20-7437-1100 http://support.sonic.com/login/ default.asp (You will need to perform customer registration.
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB terminal of PC. 2 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images on DVD-RAM disc as necessary.
moments, the exported scene will be automatically registered on the MyDVD editing screen: Now you can change the DVD menu to the desired style, change the title, etc. on this editing screen. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc will be created. Then the disc cover of this DVD video camera/ recorder will open automatically. Note: • The menu screen created on MyDVD will not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Uninstalling Software Use the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed: UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER With Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me: 1 Set the power switch on DVD video camera/ recorder to “O VIDEO”, and use the PC connection cable to connect it to the PC. 2 Open “System” on Control Panel, and then choose the “Device Manager” tab. 3 Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZ-MV5 in “CDROM”.
With Windows® 2000 Professional/XP: 1 Set the power switch on DVD video camera/ recorder to “O VIDEO”, and use the PC connection cable to connect it to the PC. 2 Open “System” on Control Panel, and then click “Device Manager” under the “Hardware” tab. 3 Delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZ-MV5 USB Device in “DVD/CD-ROM drive”. 4 If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, delete HITACHI DVD-RAM DZ-MV5 USB Device in “Disk drives”.
Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/ Recorder by Connecting It to PC Note: • Do not use Windows® application to finalize a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: The disc will not be recognizable on the DVD video camera/ recorder. • When formatting a DVD-RAM disc on Windows®, use the UDF2.01 format (2.0 if 2.01 cannot be selected) (see “Terminology” on page 160). Formatting with other standards could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction.
Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. * When attaching the wide or tele-conversion lens to this DVD video camera/recorder, be sure to remove the lens hood at the end of the lens (see P. 57). ** Unusable on DZ-MV550A.
Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor. ●If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab, etc.
Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects. Referring to the procedure on page 43, connect the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and power cable to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose “Initial Setup”, “Demo Mode”, and then press the A button. 3 Use the joystick to choose the desired option, and then press the A button.
Terminology DISC-PROTECT: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. DVD PLAYER: This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD-Video and DVD-R discs using the DVD video format. Most DVD players can play back a DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder (some DVD players cannot play back the disc). DVD-RAM DISC: Rewritable DVD disc.
FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R disc.
SD MEMORY CARD: This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The card is 32 mm long x 24 mm wide x 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. Since the SD memory card was developed based on MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC can be inserted into SD memory card slot and used. However, an SD memory card cannot be inserted in the slot exclusively for MMC. SLOT-IN TYPE PC: PC that has a DVD drive into/from which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected without using a tray.
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation Check the Following: No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc. Check the following: • Is DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “O VIDEO”? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder write-protected? Release the writeprotect. • Does disc have remaining recording space? If movie still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
Check 5 No DVD video camera/recorder operation Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD video camera/recorder. English 164 Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD video camera/recorder connected to PC using PC connection cable? Unplug the PC connection cable.
Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in all image file.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting (1) Error has occurred. Please restart. • Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD video camera/recorder (2) Error has occurred. Please reinsert a disc. (3) Error has occurred. Error code No. xxxx. Please read the manual. (4) ERROR xxxx (5) DISK xxxx using the following methods: (1) Turn power off, remove the battery or AC adapter/charger and reattach it, and then turn power on again. (2) Turn power off, and reinsert the disc. Then turn power on again.
Message Card error. Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page • The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card again, or use another card. 28 • Data other than still image may be included: Use another card. Card error has occurred. Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the Keep card inside & DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside, restart. connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Disc error has occurred. The disc may be dirty. Formatting is not Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before reusing complete. it, or use another disc. This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another disc. 82, 135 Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Cause & Troubleshooting DVD-R Disc, Video mode cannot be changed. With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once used for recording cannot be changed. END OF DISC The disc is full. You cannot record on this disc anymore. Prepare another disc or delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc. End scene cannot be divided. Division is not possible at the end of scene. Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc. • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be repaired. Error occurred.
Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Scenes over limit. Cannot add scene. The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit that can be entered. Delete several scenes. 126, 130 Scenes over limit. Cannot divide scene. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be entered. Delete several scenes. 117, 126 Scenes over limit. Cannot move scene. This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit.
English *1 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Battery cannot be charged. Cause and Correction Reference page Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 50-86°F (10-30°C). Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
During recording Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC button Is input image copy-guarded? will not start recording. Is the disc write-protected or the card locked? 28, 84, 134, 163 Recording starts but stops immediately. LCD screen is hard to see. Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty? complete Use soft, dry cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback button will not start playback. Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder? Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD video camera/recorder may be impossible on this DVD video camera/ recorder.
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Photos on card cannot be This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data played back. 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 x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: Symptom Cause and Correction No drive icon appears on The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. PC. Check the power supply. Reference page 48 English Driver is not properly recognized. Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use “Refresh driver” in Device Manager to reinstall the driver. Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable.
Cause and Correction Reference page Video written to hard disk DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard disk of PC cannot be edited of PC: Copy the data to another DVD-RAM disc and then edit it. on DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool. Movies are not recognized by application in PC. Make sure the power switch of this DVD video camera/recorder is set to “O VIDEO”, “ N PHOTO” or “ P PHOTO”. The DISC EJECT button is not valid when the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC.
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Executing “Export” on Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop midway. DVD-MovieAlbumSE will interrupt reading midway. When executing “Export” • If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time on DVD-MovieAlbumSE, because data must be re-encoded and read. it will take time to read. • If “Divide by Maker” is not chosen, it may take some time because data will be read while being re-encoded.
Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Power does not come on, Execute system reset (press the RESET button). or no operation occurs by Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? pressing button. The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged. Consult your dealer. The date and time are incorrect. Has the DVD video camera/recorder been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: Charge it.
Symptom Disc cover cannot be closed. Cover will not open. Cause and Correction Reference page Is disc correctly inserted? Was disc inserted from wrong direction? Remove the disc and then reinsert it. 44 Is disc inserted in wrong orientation? Remove the disc, and then reinsert it. 44 Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.
Major Specifications CCD DZ-MV550A: 1/4-inch interlaced DZ-MV580A: 1/3.8-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-MV550A approx. 680,000 DZ-MV580A approx. 1,020,000 Number of effective pixels DZ-MV550A Movie:approx. 340,000 Still: approx. 340,000 DZ-MV580A Movie:approx. 400,000 (approx. 530,000 when 16:9 is set) Still: approx. 960,000 Lens DZ-MV550A: F1.8-2.8, f = 1/16"-1-1/2" (2.1-37.8 mm) DZ-MV580A: F1.8-2.4, f = 3/16"-1-1/2" (3.8-38 mm) Filter diameter: 1-7/16" (37 mm); thread pitch: 0.
Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format (MPEG Audio layer 2) Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording (DVD-VR) standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (DZ-MV550A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV580A: 1280 × 960 pixels*) * External input: 640 × 480 pixels DVD-R disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video format Card Still: (when MPEG Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected) Conforming to JPEG (DZ-MV550A: 640 × 480 pixels, DZ-MV580A: 1280 × 960 pixels*) st
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Index 16:9 ................................................................ 94 240x (Dig. Zoom) .............................................. 56 40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................ 56 500x (Dig. Zoom) .............................................. 56 8 cm DVD-R disc .............................................. 25 8 cm DVD-RAM disc ......................................... 25 A AC adapter/charger ........................................... 43 ACCESS/PC indicator .............
L S Language .......................................................103 Laser pickup block .....................................46, 161 Lens cap ..........................................................32 Lens cap string attachment hole ..........................17 Linear PCM ........................................35, 80, 161 Lock ..............................................................119 Lock switch ......................................................18 Low Light (Program AE) .................
Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer.