Instruction Manual DZ-GX20A / DZ-MV730A / DZ-MV780A DISC N TIO NAVIGA DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT SELECT XIT STOP/E XIT STOP/E MENU MENU DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT XIT STOP/E MENU DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A 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.
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-ACS2).
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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment. English 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.
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 surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery 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 have 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. 83) ●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147) 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 or DVD recorder. You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
Table of Contents Important Information......................................... 2 For Your Safety.................................................. 2 Precautions........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4 Cautions When Using ........................................ 5 Cautions When Storing...................................... 8 Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8 Read This First ...............................................
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) .....................................................74 Compensating for Backlight .............................74 Using External Microphone ..............................75 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) ........76 Viewing on TV Screen......................................77 CONNECTING TO A TV...................................... 77 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 78 SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)........
TOC ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 127 DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128 SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128 ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ... 129 CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ...... 130 DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) .................... 130 Go To............................................................. 131 TOP (END) ...................................................
Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S): For DZ-GX20A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
Names of Parts 7 8 9 10 DISC N TIO NAVIGA SELECT XIT STOP/E MENU 1 2 3 4 6 5 11 12 13 (Inside the cover) 1 Light receiving sensor (for DZ-GX20A only) This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording. 2 Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p. 76) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 75) 5 Recording indicator (p. 101) The red indicator will light during recording. 6 Infrared receiver (p.
15 16 17 ACCESS /PC DISC EJ ECT 21 22 23 24 15 Viewfinder (p. 36) 16 Diopter control (p. 36) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 18 19 20 O PHOT 25 26 21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 40) Press this button when removing the battery. 22 Battery attachment platform (p. 40) 23 Record button (REC) (p. 49) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) ACCESS indicator (for DZ-MV730A only) (p.
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 DISC NAVIGATION SELECT STOP/EXIT MENU QUICK MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE BLC VOL. DISPLAY 34 35 36 37 27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63) To display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus). 28 FOCUS button (p. 72) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. 30 SELECT button (p. 106) 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p.
43 REC PHOTO DISPLAY MENU DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM 50 44 45 SELECT 46 47 DELETE 48 DISC NAVIGATION 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 49 43 PHOTO button (p. 51) 51 ZOOM T button (p. 56) 44 REC button (p. 49) 52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 56) 45 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111) 53 ZOOM W button (p. 56) 46 SELECT button (p. 106) 54 Reverse skip button (p. 60) 47 Reverse search button (p. 59) 55 Forward search button (p. 59) 48 DELETE button (p. 110) 56 Play/pause button (p. 58) 49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p.
12 Try Recording and Playing 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. 24). 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. 45). 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.
3 Start recording (p. 49). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), or pull out the viewfinder (p. 36). 3 When recording a video, press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (O). When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you to focus the subject, and the “m” indicator will turn purple. Press PHOTO all the way down to record.
3 Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo) Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately. 1 Connect a power supply (p. 43). Power cable 1 2 4 3 AC adapter/charger DC power cord 2 Insert a card (p. 48). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). 2 Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. English 22 3 Put in a card. 4 Insert the card all the way until it locks, and then close the cover of card insertion block.
3 Start recording (p. 51). 1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35). OFF 4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full press). OF F 2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “P”. 3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half press): When a subject image is focused, the “m” indicator will turn purple. Note: • With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76). • See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: Media DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD memory card Deleting and editing images Function ∴ × ∴ Playing back on other DVD devices Possible on compatible machine*1 ∴*2 ×*4 Initialization Unnecessary*3 Necessary Unnecessary*3 Finalization Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary ∴: Functions available; ×: Not available *1: Can b
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 ●Using discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the recording surface of disc, or dirty or scratch it.
AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. ●Handling card • It is recommended that you create a backup file for valuable data on hard disk of PC.
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 91 for the setting of video recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Movie recordable time Application XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 Best quality FINE Approx. 30 min *2 High quality STD Approx.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 94 for the setting of recording quality. For DZ-GX20A Recording quality Capacity 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB Approx. 29 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 900 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,200 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800 FINE Approx. 13 NORM Approx. 18 Approx.
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-GX20A 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV780A 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV730A 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card: File size Quality Application DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A FINE Approx. 1,024 KB 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 While inserting a fine rod into the hole 3 Slide the cover to close it. marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward. 2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R terminal facing down. 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.
●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). 10º 10º 15º 15º Infrared receiver p Ap 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 90º 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. 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. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the DVD video camera/recorder.
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. MENU Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. The menu screen will appear. Came r a F u nc t i on s P r o g r am AE : Wh i t e Ba l . : EIS : D i g . Zo om : M IC . F i l t e r : ENTER 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons 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 9/30/2005 D/M/Y 17:00 30/ 9/2005 Y/M/D PM 5:00 2005/ 9/30 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons 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 DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A 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-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZGX20A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status CHARGE indicator During charge Lit Charge complete Goes out Note: See “Troubleshooting” on page 167 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): Approx.
●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: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode XTRA* DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 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 White portion shows remaining level (Blinks) Note: The remaining level indicator “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” may be displayed for a shorter period. If the remaining battery level runs out, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.
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-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “OFF”: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off.
Inserting and Removing Disc INSERTING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. 2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops. 3 Push the disc against the turntable at the center to lock it until a click is heard. 4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover.
Note: • If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”. If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.
REMOVING DISC 1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open. DISC EJECT If the DVD video camera/recorder is on at this time, the “EJECT” indicator will blink on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Note: • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not open.
Inserting and Removing Card 1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 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. 4 Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. 5 Close the cover of card insertion block. Note: • No card is provided with this DVD video camera/ recorder: Buy cards if you need them.
Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder. 12 Recording Movie Before You Begin Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder. 4 Press the REC button. ACCESS/PC indicator OFF 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject.
Note: • See “Check 1” on page 158 when recording movie is not possible. • See “Check 4” on page 158 if it takes some time before recording is possible. • See “Check 5” on page 159 if the DVD video camera/ recorder does not operate. • See page 52 for on-screen information display. • It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted. • Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the front of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that this microphone is not blocked.
13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button CARD ACCESS indicator 1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. 2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to “N”. When using card: Set the power switch to “P”. After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation: 3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. DISPLAY INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. e k n o m p 7. Microphone filter l 8. 16:9 mode 9. Video flash* 10. Self-timer 11. External Input 12. Recording status 2. Program AE 3. White balance 4. EIS 5. Manual Focus 6. Backlight compensation 1. Recording mode REC L IN 0:00:00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN 13. Zoom 14.
1. Recording mode (p. 49, 51, 95) A B C D E F G : Movie : Still (Disc) : External input still (field) (Disc) : External input still (frame) (Disc) : Still (Card) : External input still (field) (Card) : External input still (frame) (Card) 2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode) (p. 86) No display : Auto : Sports b : Portrait c : Spotlight d : Sand & Snow e : Low Light f 8. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p. 92) No display : 16:9 mode OFF l : 16:9 mode ON 9.
15. Disc/Card type I K J M N O P DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RAM (write-protected) DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card 17. Remaining space on disc/card*5 REM XX MIN*6 REM XX*7 : : : : No display*4 18. Remaining battery level (p. 42) w (full charge) x y z (low remaining charge) 19. Volume (p. 58) 16. Movie recording quality (when using disc) (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: The battery remaining level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink. 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 40× or 240× specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, or optical 16-power is exceeded on DZ-MV730A). You can zoom up to 240-power. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN W: recording wide area (wide-angle) 8 : 0 0 AM 9/3 0 /2005 FINE When 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 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, 51). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44). 123 PLAYING BACK Playing Back STOP/EXIT Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the 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. 103 and “Terminology”, p. 155.
123 PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD Use the Go To function (p. 61) or Disc Navigation function (p. 103) to play back from the start of disc or card. 12 SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the d or c button and hold it: Search playback will start. Hold down c : Scenes will be visually scanned forward. Hold down d : Scenes will be visually scanned backward. Release the d or c button when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point.
12 SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the f or e button to locate the start of desired scene. Press e once: To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press f once: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down e : 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 during playback. Go T o 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 Top: 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. 9:27AM 9/ 30/2005 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: *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Recording mode*1 Repeat play*5 Scene No.
Checking Flow of Quick Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers • Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 84) Camera Functions While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear.
●Operating Menu You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them. Press the QUICK MENU button. QUICK MENU Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE 16 : 9 : Of f I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA Me n u a b o u t r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN RAM Press e Press c or A Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e 16 : 9 I npu t Sou r c e F I NE S e l e c t t h e mo v i e q u a l i t y.
12 FLOW OF QUICK MENU 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 Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 91) Qu i c k M e n u V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE 16 : 9 : Of f I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s s e t u p.
●Initial Setup (p. 101) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Language : Eng l i s h D e mo Mo d e : A u t o Re s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k M e n u Language Eng l i s h D e mo Mo d e Re s e t C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y. RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM Language D emo Mo d e Re s e t Ch a n g e t h e l a n g u ENT ER Eng l i s h Fr ança i s Españo l De u t s c h I t a l i ano RE TURN RAM (p.
●Date Setup (p. 37) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Da t e Se t Da t e Se t Me n u f o r d a t e s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN RAM 9 / 30 / 2005 8 : 0 0 AM Se t t he c u r r en t da t e and t i me. ENT ER RE TURN RAM ●Initial Setup (p. 101) Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Language : Eng l i s h D e mo Mo d e : A u t o Re s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k M e n u Language Eng l i s h D e mo Mo d e Re s e t C h a n g e t he l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y.
3 FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Record Functions Setup (p. 94) Qu i c k M e n u Qu a l i t y : F I NE I n p u t S o u r c e : CAMERA Se l f T i me r : Of f Me n u f o r r e c o r d f u n c t i o n s s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k M e n u Qu a l i t y I npu t Sou r c e S e l f T i me r F I NE S e l e c t t h e p h o t o q u a l i t y.
●Initial Setup (p. 101) Qu i c k M e n u Language : Eng l i s h D emo Mo d e : A u t o Re s e t Me n u f o r I n i t i a l s e t u p. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k M e n u Qu i c k M e n u Language Eng l i s h D emo Mo d e Re s e t C h a n g e t h e l a n g u a g e d i s p l a y. ENT ER RE TURN Language D emo Mo d e Re s e t Ch a n g e t h e l a n g u ENT ER Eng l i s h Fr ança i s Españo l De u t s c h I t a l i ano RE TURN (p.
1 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Scene (p. 112) Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t ETC Co p y Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t ETC Co p y E d i t s c e n e. Me n u f o r s c e n e. ENT ER RE TURN Qu i c k Me n u Ed i t Ef f ec t ETC Co p y Di v i de De l e t e RAM ENT ER Di v i de De l e t e D i v i d e s c e n e. RE TURN RAM ENT ER RE TURN RAM (p.
2 FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC): The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page. ●Disc (p. 135) Qu i c k Me n u F i na l i ze Di sc Qu i c k Me n u F i na l i ze Di sc ETC ETC Me n u f o r d i s c. ENT ER RE TURN F i n a l i z e DVD - R d i s c. R ENT ER RE TURN R ●Others (p.
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 72): 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. VOL. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
12 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 175. To external microphone jack English 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.
13 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place. Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting light Auto ( when the PHOTO button is pressed ( ) On Off Always emits light regardless of brightness.
123 Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To S-VIDEO input jack* To AV input/output jack To video/audio input jacks Yellow AV/S input/output cable (provided) White Red * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.
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 Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC You can use a DVD recorder (see “Terminology”, p. 155) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player. Note: • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder.
13 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 DVD-RAM disc or card* into this DVD video camera/ recorder (see p. 24, 27). * 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.
English Note: • If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera/ recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than “VCR2”. • With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images.
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a DVD-RAM 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. *1 Signal flow To AV input/ output jack DVD video camera, 8mm video camera, VHS video camera, etc. 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 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 Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p.
●Flow of Normal Menu Refer to page indicated for details of each function. Camera Functions Setup *6 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 : ENTER Se t up Au t o Au t o On 40x Of f RETURN Date Setup Da t e Se t up Da t e Se t Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y RAM Program AE (p. 86) White balance (p. 88) EIS*1 (p. 90) Digital zoom (p. 56) Microphone filter*2 (p. 90) Flash*3 (p. 76) *1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A is in “N” or “P” status.
123 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 64 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.
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu. 2 Choose “Low Light”, and designate it. 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 Spo t l i gh t D i g . Zoom M IC .
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 Thick paper 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 when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manually Focusing Subject” (see page 72). 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 (see page 56) 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. After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is recommended that you return the setting to “On” and then turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off, unless you normally record with “Off” setting.
Setting Up Record Functions 12 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode. (p. 28) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
12 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with “Off” is 4:3). “16:9 On” specified (aspect ratio 16:9) “16:9 Off” specified (aspect ratio 4:3) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the 2 Choose “On”, and then press the A button. “Record Setup Functions” menu screen, and 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note: • The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. • The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only), or “STD” recording using DVD-R disc. • Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc.
3 SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. (p. 30 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
13 SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with movement.
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, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Self Timer” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Press the PHOTO 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.
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 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “OSD Output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
123 LCD/EVF Setup SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”. LCD / EVF Se t up Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN RAM Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate. The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen. 2 Use the d/c buttons for adjustment. Press d : The screen becomes dimmer.
SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL) You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “Color Level”. 3 Press the MENU button. LCD / EVF Se t up Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN RAM Note: • The color setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
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, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to 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 Po w e r S a v e R e c o r d LED Language Demo Mode Reset ENTER RETURN 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button.
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. Recording indicator 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p.
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 174)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) 1 Press the MENU button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to 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.
Disc Navigation screen Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, p. 155) 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.
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select 3 Press the A button. Playback will start from the selected scene. the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. A l l Pr og r ams PLAY 0 01 / 014 RAM A l l Pr og r ams f/e d/c Note: Pressing the d or c button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the f or e button will move to preceding or following page.
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to select the desired scene.
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Functions Available with Disc Navigation Disc or card used Contents Reference page Editing of scenes 1 You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene. 110 – 113 Setting special effects to scenes 1 You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails.
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 “Checking Flow of Normal Menu” on page 84. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Play list Edit Effect Copy Select Detail (p. 110) (p. 114) (p. 117) (p. 119) (p. 120) Switch Play Create Edit Title Delete (p. 125) (p. 125) (p. 124) (p. 126 – 129) (p. 130) (p.
●When using card Delete Lock Select Detail (p. 110) (p. 118) (p. 119) (p. 120) Go To Top End (p. 131) (p. 131) Card Format Card Capacity Start → Current Current → End All Slide Show (p. 119) (p. 119) (p. 119) Start (p. 137) (p. 132) (p.
Scene 13 DELETING SCENES (EDIT – 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 “Scene”, “Edit”, “Delete”, and then press the A button.
●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 110): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Se l e c t De l e t e Ex i t 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 Delete .................. To delete selected scenes Exit....................... To restore the Disc Navigation screen Start → Current..
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”, Sc ene “Edit”, “Divide” and then press the A 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. 136). Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be combined. 6 The screen for verifying combination will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
1 DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – 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 5 The “Fade Set” screen Fade In 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 PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – 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”, 5 The “Set Skip” screen A skip icon “ ” will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set.
1 CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – 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.
13 COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) 1 Set the power switch to “O” or “N“. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the still to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button. Sc ene Ed i t Ef fect Copy Se l e c t De t a i l ETC ENTER 6 The “Copy to card” screen will appear: If you are sure you want to copy the selected still, press the A button. RAM RETURN Copy t o c a r d ENTER Note: • No movie can be copied.
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”. 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. 6 The “Lock Set” screen Sc ene De l e t e Lock Se l e c t De t a i l ENTER RETURN will appear: If you are sure you want to lock the selected scene, press the A 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 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be 4 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. 5 Choose “Start → Current”, “Current → End” or “All” and then press the A button. selected: When selecting all scenes, simply proceed with step 3. 3 Press the MENU 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. Note: • If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear. (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 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to 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.
6 After entering the title, 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.
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. Example: Program 1 Program 2 Play list 1 created Play list of up to No.
1 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 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button.
1 ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to 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.
1 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. play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. 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 DELETE Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes. 5 Press the C button: The Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 126. 3 Move the cursor to the 4 Press the A button.
1 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. Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 126. 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row. 5 Choose “Delete” on the “Edit” menu screen, and then press the A button. Repeat steps 3 – 5 other scenes can be deleted.
1 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 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose 9 The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the A button. 4 Select the scene to be moved. “Move”, and then press the A button.
1 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. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the play list whose title you wish to change, and then press the A button.
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 Use “Operating Menu” 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 (p. 64) to choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
Disc or Card Management 13 INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Initializing DVD-RAM disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. 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 PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Protect Disc” on the “Disc” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 The screen for verifying protection will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A 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. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
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 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Category” on the “Others” menu screen, 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 Use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Slide Show”, “Start”, and then press the A button. Slide Show Start ENTER Start: Note: • One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
Connecting to PC (DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A) 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 Original DVD-RAM disc or DVD-MovieAlbumSE** on 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 147): Original disc Written disc DVD-RAM disc recorded Blank DVD-R disc on 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 CDROM icon and choose “Open”. Contains the DVD-MovieAlbumSE (see page 143 for installation). You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Contains the DVDfunSTUDIO (see page 144 for installation).
Read the electronic instruction manuals on PC for complete information on using each software program. ●DVD-MovieAlbumSE ●DVDfunSTUDIO You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 4\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 “Instruction Manual”.
Installing Software Before You Begin 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. *InstantWrite® provided with the DZ-WINPC1, DZ-WINPC2 or DZ-WINPC2B PC kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD video camera/recorder, or with the DZ-WINPC3 PC editing kit for the Hitachi DZ-MV200A, DZ-MV230A or DZ-MV270A DVD video camera/recorder.
INSTALLING SOFTWARE 1 Click “All” on the installer screen. Clicking “All” allows you to install the DVDRAM driver, DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1 and DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2 all at one time. If any of the software programs are already installed, uninstall them, and then proceed with installing the provided programs. 4 If you do not wish to change the folder in which DVD-MovieAlbumSE is installed, click “Next”.
6 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”. 10 Click “Install”. Installation will start. 11 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”. 12 Click “Finish”. Then the installation of DVD-RAM driver will start. 7 Click “Finish”. Then the installation of DVDfunSTUDIO will start.
15 Click “Next”. 17 If you do not wish to change the folder in which the UDF driver is installed, click “Next”. Click 16 Carefully read the License Agreement: If you accept it, click “Yes”. Click 18 If you do not wish to change the folder name, The contents of agreement displayed on actual screen may be different from those in the figure. click “Next”.
19 Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”. 21 If your PC uses Windows® XP/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 22. Click 20 Installation will start. When installation is complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, and then click “×” at the top right of window.
Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/Recorder Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD video camera/recorder, and connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the USB terminal of PC. 2 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images on DVD-RAM disc as necessary.
8 DVDfunSTUDIO will automatically start. The following Collect Tool will appear: Click “OK”. Note: • The menu screen created on DVDfunSTUDIO will not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder. Also, depending on the written contents, the images may not be playable on this DVD video camera/ recorder. In such cases, use a standard DVD player to display the created menu.
Uninstalling Software To uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed, use “Control Panel” to open “Add or Remove Applications”, choose the applications to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the “Change/Remove” button. Note: After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC.
Introduction to Video Editing Software The following introduces the software (generally available) you can use with PC to edit videos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. The information on the product on this page is for reference only; Hitachi does not guarantee or endorse the operation of a given product. Contact the software company for any inquiries on the specifications and operation requirements of the product. ●For Mac PIXELA CORPORATION “Pixe VRF Browser” Information on product: http://www.
Subsidiary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories CAMERA ACCESSORIES Wide conversion lens (DZ-WL1)* Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* Video flash (DZ-FLH3)** Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780A) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory.
Removing Disc from Its Package No disc in package – such as in DVD Round Holder, square cartridge or caddy case – can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc from the holder, cartridge or caddy when using. The way to remove a disc from its package may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains how to remove the discs made by Hitachi Maxell: REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND DVD HOLDER 1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with SIDE A facing up.
REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE 1 Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to snap off the lock 2 While pushing the pins, and then remove them. Snap off and remove lock pin release levers in the direction of arrows, gently pull out the holder with the disc, taking care not to drop the bare disc. ●Removing disc from caddy case 1 Insert your finger into the hole in the center of disc, taking care not to touch the recording surface, and slide the disc obliquely upward so that it is not caught by claws.
Changing Setting of Demonstration This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. Use the following procedure if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Choose “Initial Setup”, “Demo Mode”, 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. DOLBY DIGITAL: An audio recording format widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time.
FINALIZE: This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder 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 × 24 mm wide × 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: Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVDR disc. Check the following: • Is proper type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “O”? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD video camera/ recorder write-protected? Release the writeprotect.
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. 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? (DZ-GX20A/DZMV780A) 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.
Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Cannot combine scene Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot of multiple programs. be combined. Create a Playlist first, and then combine such Create Playlist first, and scenes on the playlist. then combine scenes. 113 Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes. 113 Select only movies and combine them. Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes. combine them. Cannot delete scenes.
Message Card full. Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. 29, 110 Card full. Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. Card is not formatted. Format the card now? Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose “YES” and format it.
Disc error. Cause & Troubleshooting • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 166. Reference page 24, 26 • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder. Initialize the disc or use another disc. • Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. 132 Disc full. Cannot execute. Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another disc. 110 Disc has no data.
Message Error occurred. Please replace disc. Cause & Troubleshooting An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. Replace the disc. Reference page Finalize may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which complete. Finalize again power was supplied and disc was inserted. now? 135 It is unrecordable on this card. The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/ recorder: Use another card. 27 JPEG file related to scenes are not found.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page There was no scene which can be deleted. This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked. Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion. This card cannot be used. Please replace card. The card cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder: Use another card. 27 This disc cannot be used. Please replace disc.
*1 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/recorder to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Battery cannot be charged. Cause and Correction Reference page Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC). Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
Symptom Even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, opening the cover will cause the ACCESS indicator to blink. Cause and Correction The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn on to recognize a disc: Closing the cover will automatically turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Reference page 46 During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will not start recording.
During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Recognition of disc is not complete Is disc dirty? Use the provided disc cleaning 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 Photos on card cannot be played back. Cause and Correction Reference page This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical.
When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC: No drive icon appears on PC. Cause and Correction Reference page The DVD video camera/recorder is not turned on. Check the power supply. 44 Turn PC off and then disconnect the PC connection cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. Make sure the PC connection cable is completely plugged into this DVD video camera/recorder.
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page The DISC EJECT button is not valid when the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC. While the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC, use Explorer to right-click the DVD video camera/recorder drive icon and execute “Eject”. If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, clicking the eject button on DVD-MovieAlbumSE will open the cover of disc insertion block of this DVD video camera/recorder: Remove the disc.
Miscellaneous Cause and Correction Reference page Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button. Execute system reset (press the RESET button). Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? 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. 37 No scene can be deleted.
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 “OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Note: Do not press the reset button with undue force. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger.
Major Specifications CCD DZ-GX20A : 1/3.6-inch interlaced DZ-MV780A : 1/4.5-inch interlaced DZ-MV730A : 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of pixels DZ-GX20A approx. 2,120,000 DZ-MV780A approx. 1,330,000 DZ-MV730A approx. 680,000 Number of effective pixels Movie: approx. 1,230,000 Still: Movie: approx. 690,000 DZ-MV730A Movie: approx. 340,000 Still: Still: Lens approx. 1,920,000 DZ-MV780A approx. 1,100,000 approx. 340,000 DZ-GX20A : F1.8 – 2.2 f = 3/16" – 1-3/4" (4.
Maximum recordable time (per side) DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Maximum number DVD-RAM disc of recordable stills (per side) approx. 18 minutes (XTRA) approx. 30 minutes (FINE) approx. 60 minutes (STD) DZ-GX20A approx. 750 DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A approx. 999 If movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease. SD memory card (when using 32 MB card) DZ-GX20A approx. 29 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV780A approx. 58 (in FINE mode) DZ-MV730A approx.
Operating temperature (humidity) 32 – 104 ºF (0 – 40 ºC) (less than 80%). 32 – 86 ºF (0 – 30 ºC) when connected to PC Storage temperature -4 – 140 ºF (-20 – 60 ºC) Total weight when recording Provided accessories DZ-GX20A approx. 480 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV780A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV730A approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX20A approx. 555 g DZ-MV780A approx. 475 g DZ-MV730A approx.
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Index 16:9 ................................................................ 92 240x (Dig. Zoom) .............................................. 56 40x (Dig. Zoom) ................................................ 56 8 cm bare disc .................................................. 24 A AC adapter/charger ........................................... 43 ACCESS/PC indicator ................................. 49, 51 Add (edit) ....................................................... 127 All programs ...............
Low Light (Program AE) .....................................86 M MF ..................................................................72 MIC.Filter .........................................................90 Move .............................................................129 N Normal Menu ....................................................84 O Optical 10× zoom lens ........................................16 Optical 16x zoom lens ........................................56 OSD Output ...................
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