Hitachi DZ-BD70A, DZ-BD7HA User Manual

DZ-BD7HA/DZ-BD70A Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

(English)

HITACHI Camcorder PC Software Support Center

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Support Center phone numbers for software provided:

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DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A

DZ-BD7HA

(Hybrid BD Camcorder)

DZ-BD70A

(BD Camcorder)

Introduction

HDD/BD/DVD/Cards Battery Pack

Let’s Get Started Recording — Viewing

Various Recording Techniques

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

Editing

Viewing on the Other Devices

Connecting to your PC

Additional Information

QR69892 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2007

Hitachi, Ltd. Japan

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan ON-K (I)

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Camcorder. Please read this Instruction Manual to understand its proper use. Regarding the differences between the DZ-BD70A and the DZ-BD7HA, please first refer to "How to Read this Instruction Manual" (p.10). Before opening the CD-ROM included with this product, please read p.176. After reading the Instruction Manual, store it safely.

The Instruction Manual contains illustrations of the DZ-BD70A and 7HA on the cover page only.

Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camcorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.

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-ACS3).

The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programs and

films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-right law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology.

Identifications of caution marks

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully to avoid any problems.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Avoid using and storing the battery pack in places subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or near a flame source.

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Vista™ is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel

and Pentium® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

Intel Macintosh is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

IBM

and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks and registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual company. SD logo is a trademark. Blu-ray disc and Blu-ray disc logo are trademarks.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your camcorder, 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 the camcorder and accessory equipment.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Store these instructions for convenient accessibility.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Observe all instructions.

5 Do not use the camcorder near water.

6 Clean the camcorder using only a dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. The camcorder should not be placed in excessive heat

invironment.

8 Do not place the camcorder near heat sources such as radiators, heat-registering areas, stoves, or

other heat-generating apparatus (including amplifiers).

9 Protect the power cable and cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs,

power outlets, and at connection points to the camcorder.

10 Only use the attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11 Unplug the camcorder during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12 Refer all servicing to qualified servicing personnel. Servicing will be required when the

camcorder is damaged in any way, such as if the power cable, cord, or plug is damaged, liquid is

spilled or foreign objects fall into the camcorder, the camcorder is exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or is dropped.

13 Do not drip or splash liquids onto the camcorder or place the camcorder near objects filled

with liquid such as vases.

Use the equipment (AC adapter/charger) near a power outlet with easy accessibility.

Table of Contents

Important Information ............................ 2

For Your Safety ...................................... 2

Precautions .............................................. 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 4

Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from

the camcorder ..........................................37

Efficient Use of the Battery ..........................38

Recording 39

Introduction 7

This camcorder makes all of the following

possible! ..........................................................7

Choosing a disc to suit your purpose ..............8

How to Read this Instruction Manual .................10

Before Using the Product

- Be sure to read this information - ...............12

Checking Provided Accessories .........................13

Names of Parts ....................................................14

How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor ...........19

Recording/Playing Using the Viewfinder ..........20

Let’s Get Started 21

Preparing ............................................................21

Setting up the battery pack ............................21

Turning on the Power

Changing the display language .....................22

Setting the date and time ...............................23

Recording Movies to a BD .................................24

Recording Movies to the HDD (DZ-BD7HA) ...25

Recording Stills to an SD card ...........................26

Playing Recorded Movies/Stills Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills

 ................................... 22

......................... 27

....................... 28

Recording Movies ..............................................39

Using the Quick Start function .....................40

Information Display During Recording ........42

Recording Still Pictures ......................................45

Viewing 47

Playback (Watching Your Recordings) ..............47

Playing back the last recorded scene ............47

Deleting the last recorded scene ...................48

Choosing and playing back a scene ..............48

Choosing and playing back multiple scenes .49

Jumping to the designated scene ...................50

Adjusting speaker volume during movie

playback ...................................................52

Information Display During Playback ..........52

Simple functions you can use during playback

or playback pause ....................................54

Playing still pictures on a card automatically

(Slide Show) ...........................................55

Capturing a still picture from a movie

(PHOTO Capture) ....................................56

Playing back scenes repeatedly

(Repeat Play) ...........................................56

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards 29

About HDD/BD/DVD ...................................30

About cards ...................................................32

Cautions for discs and cards ..........................32

Inserting a BD or DVD .................................33

When loading a new

BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RW .........................35

Battery Pack 36

CHARGE lamp status and charging time .....36

Continuous recording time with a fully charged

battery ......................................................36

Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet ....37

Various Recording Techniques 57

How to Operate the Menu ..................................57

Menu (While Recording) ....................................58

How to use the LCD/EVF setup and

initial setup ..............................................60

About the demonstration function ................61

Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital

Zoom) ............................................................62

Recording at Close Range (Macro Recording) ..63 Using the Separately-Sold Lenses to Increase the

Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect ..................64

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) .65 Adjusting the Brightness of the Image

(Exposure) .....................................................66

Compensating for Backlight

(Backlight Compensation) ............................67

Selecting a Recording Mode to Match the

Conditions (Program AE) ............................. 68

Recording Dark Subjects Using the LCD Monitor

Light (Assist Light) ...................................... 69

Adjusting the Color (White Balance) ................ 70

Setting the white balance manually (Set) ..... 71

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ..... 72

Displaying Recording Guidelines

(Auxiliary Line) ............................................ 72

Reducing Wind Noise During Recording .......... 73

Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default

(Full Auto) .................................................... 73

Using the Flash .................................................. 74

Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the

Lens .............................................................. 75

Changing the Movie Quality ............................. 76

Using the Self-Timer ......................................... 77

Using an External Microphone .......................... 78

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA) 79

Displaying Information Using the Menu Screen

(Detail) ....................................................... 103

Formatting the HDD/BD/DVD/CARD

(Format HDD/Disc/Card) ........................... 104

Protecting the HDD/BD/DVD

(Protect HDD/Disc) .................................... 105

Checking the Remaining Recording Capacity on

the Medium ................................................ 106

Viewing on the Other Devices 107

Connecting to Your TV for Viewing ............... 107

Connecting to a TV .................................... 107

Adjusting the camcorder’s output settings

according to your TV ............................ 109

Viewing on Other Players/Recorders .............. 111

Before Playing Back a BD/DVD on Another BD/

DVD Recorder/Player (Finalizing) ............ 111

Finalizing a Disc .............................................. 113

Unfinalizing a Disc .......................................... 114

First Dubbing (“New”) ...................................... 82

Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day

(“Date”) ........................................................ 83

Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD

(“All”) ........................................................... 84

Dubbing Scenes Selected (“Select”) .................. 85

Displaying only Dubbed or Not Dubbed Scenes

(Category) ..................................................... 87

Clearing the dub marks on Thumbnails

(MARK OFF) ............................................... 87

Editing 88

Menu Items for the Disc Navigation ................. 89

Menu flows for the disc navigation .............. 91

Choosing Scenes by Date .................................. 93

Switching to the display arranged by date

(Date) ...................................................... 93

Playlist ............................................................... 94

What is “Playlist”? ....................................... 94

Creating a new Playlist (Create Playlist) ...... 95

Displaying a desired Playlist (Playlist) ........ 96

Adding scenes to a Playlist (Edit) ................ 96

Deleting scenes from Playlist (Edit) ............. 97

Arranging the order of scenes in the Playlist

(Edit) ....................................................... 98

Deleting a Playlist (Delete) .......................... 98

Deleting Scenes (Edit - Delete) ......................... 99

Dividing a Movie (Edit - Divide) ...................... 99

Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit -Combine) . 100

Adding Special Effects (Edit -Fade) ................ 101

Go To ............................................................... 102

Jumping to the Top/End (Go To) ............... 102

Locking Scenes on a Card (Lock) ................... 102

Connecting to your PC 115

Software installation ................................... 117

Connecting the camcorder to your PC ....... 119

Removing a medium while the camcorder is

being connected to the PC .................... 120

Using a built-in disc drive of your PC to read a

disc recorded on the camcorder ............ 121

Before terminating PC connection (removing

the PC connection cable) and changing the

power switch setting ............................. 121

Using ImageMixer 3 HD Edition for BDCAM 122

Uninstalling the software ........................... 129

Precautions When Connecting to a PC ............ 130

Additional Information 131

Optional Accessories ....................................... 131

Error Messages ................................................ 132

Troubleshooting ............................................... 140

Cautions on Use of this Product

- Be sure to read this information - ............ 150

System Reset .................................................... 156

End User License Agreements for Operating

system Software ......................................... 157

Major Specifications ........................................ 167

Glossary ........................................................... 171

Index ................................................................ 173

Introduction

This camcorder makes all of the following possible!

Introduction

Record movies and stills with this one device!

Stills Movies

Various media

HDD

Press to solve your questions.

GUIDE

(DZ-BD7HA)

Interactive Guide - Mode switch

Set the switch as shown. Insert a BD.

Screen will disappear if switch is moved.

GUIDE

RETURN

EXIT

You can easily figure out “what” can be recorded “to which medium”.

DVD

SD card

After recording

View on large screen by hooking up the camcorder to a TV!

HDMI

Component

-Cable

You can easily figure out which cable should be used.

View on the TV

Press to solve your questions.

GUIDE

AV Cable

S Cable

View on the LCD monitor

Interactive Guide - TV Connection

Connect the component-cable to the input jack of the TV.

Camera TV

ENTER

RETURN

Set

After Watching

Store the recordings! Create a gift disc! Select a disc easily!

Disc selection is simple!

Dubbing Menu

New

Date

Dubbing the scene which isn't dubbed in HDD.

EXIT

ENTER

Select

(DZ-BD7HA)

BD-RE/BD-R

DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/ DVD-R

All

Press to solve your questions.

GUIDE

Interactive Guide - Disc

Insert a BD-R disc.

Check features

ENTER

GUIDE

EXITRETURN

Introduction

 Choosing a disc to suit your purpose

Recording/Dubbing

HD (High Definition—Hi-Vision) image quality

Image resolution: about six times higher

than the SD (Standard Definition) image quality

Recording (DZ-BD7HA)

Recording to the HDD

Re-recordable

HDD

• HD recording over extended periods is possible.

• You can delete/edit the images on HDD using this camcorder.

• After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can be dubbed to BDs. Image degradation from dubbing will not occur.

• After recording or editing, the images recorded on HDD can also be dubbed to DVDs (image quality will be standard (SD)).

Recording

Dubbing (DZ-BD7HA)

Recording to Blu-ray disc (BD)

Do you want to delete or edit images using this camcorder?

NOYES

Re-recordable

BD-RE

• One hour length 1920 × 1080 Full Hi-

Vision movie can be recorded onto one single BD.

• Playable on 8 cm BD-RE/BD-R compatible devices.

* For details, refer to the standards stated in

"Recording format" (p.168).

One-time recording

BD-R

Introduction

Recording/Dubbing

SD (Standard Definition) image quality

Do you want to delete/edit images using this camcorder?

Re-recordable

DVD-RAM

Playable on devices that are compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) accordingly.

* For details, refer to the standards

stated in "Recording format" (p.168).

DVD-RW

(VR mode)

Do you want to play the disc on a DVD player/recorder?

Do you want to reuse the disc?

YES

Re-recordable

DVD-RW

(VF mode)

Playable on most other DVD players/recorders once they are finalized after recording.

* For details, refer to the standards

stated in "Recording format" (p.168).

One-time

recording

DVD-R

Introduction

How to Read this Instruction Manual

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The Instruction Manual is intended for the DZ-BD7HA and DZ-BD70A models. The DZ-BD7HA can record to HDD (hard disk), BDs, and DVDs. The DZ-BD70A can record to BDs and DVDs.

DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A

The particular functions of each model will be indicated next to the icons shown at left.

If you purchased the DZ-BD70A, please disregard the descriptions relating to the HDD.

About joystick operation and symbols

Move the joystick up or down, left or right to select menu items and scenes (movies and stills). Press down on the center of the joystick to confirm a selection.

Operations Descriptions used in this manual

up/down/left/right

Press up/down, left/right to select.

Confirmation button

Press down on the center to confirm.

z For more information, see "How to Operate the Menu" (p.57).

Introduction

About media descriptions

The camcorder functions available vary depending on the media (HDD/BD/ DVD/Card) used. Refer to the icon headings shown below to determine whether the function explained complies with the media in use.

Displays in the Instruction Manual

The display messages are omitted in this manual. Please use the LCD display or viewfinder of your camcorder to check the messages.

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

CARD

Collective

term

Icon Media

HDD Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) (DZ-BD7HA)

BD-RE (Rewritable Blu-ray disc)

BD-R (Non-rewritable Blu-ray disc)

DVD

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD-RW (VF (Video) mode)

DVD-R

Card

SD memory card miniSD memory card (exclusive adapter required) microSD memory card (exclusive adapter required)

CARD

* DZ-BD70A does not have an HDD. If you purchased this

model, please disregard the HDD icon (p.10).

Introduction

Before Using the Product

- Be sure to read this information -

Conduct test recording.

• Before recording important shots, always conduct test recording to confirm that images are normally recorded.

For correct recording

• Do not touch the recording surface of a disc.

• Check that a disc recording surface is not dirty or scratched.

• If the recording surface is dirty, wipe it clean using a soft cloth.

Caution on disc loading

• Never touch the pickup.

Caution on vibrations and impacts

• While the ACCESS/PC indicator (p.14) is lit, do not subject the camcorder to strong vibrations or impacts. Caution should be particularly observed while the indicator remains lit for a while after the end of recording.

About BD/DVD

• We recommend using Hitachi Maxell brand discs. The compatibility of the discs with this camcorder is confirmed.

• If there is concern that the camcorder may be subjected to large vibrations or impact during transport, remove the BD/DVD and protect the camcorder using soft protective materials.

Using BD/DVD with other equipment

• We cannot guarantee that playback is possible on all types of recorders/players.

• Playback may not be possible depending on the model of the playback device or recording status of the disc.

• When a BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded with this camcorder is used on another device, always finalize the disc (p.113) using the camcorder in advance.

Hitachi will not compensate for recorded images.

• Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder, disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this camcorder, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents.

• In the event that your camcorder is sent for repair, whether repair is successful or not, recorded content may be lost. Hitachi cannot be held responsible for any lost data.

• Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the disc surface from the inner to the outer region.

pickup

Introduction

Make sure the following accessories are included in the package.

Checking Provided Accessories

Battery pack (DZ-BP14S)

Portable power supply for your new Hitachi Camcorder. Be sure to fully charge the battery before use.

AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3)

Use to power the camcorder from an AC power outlet, and to charge the battery.

DC power cord

To power the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this cord to connect the AC adapter/ charger to the camcorder.

Remote control (DZ-RM4W)

Use to control the camcorder from a distance.

Lithium battery (CR2032)

To power the remote control.

WARNING

Keep this battery away from children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

Power cable

Connects the AC adapter/ charger to the AC outlet.

AV/S cable

Use this cable to view images from the camcorder on a TV. Or output the images and sound to another video recording device.

Component cable

Use this cable when a component terminal is equipped on your TV. Use the AV/S cable for audio output.

Software CD-ROM and PC connection cable

Install the software on the CDROM onto your PC, then connect the camcorder to the PC using the PC connection cable.

Disc cleaning cloth

You can use this cloth to clean your discs.

8 cm BD-RE single sided disc

Use to record the movies on.

Introduction

Names of Parts



Viewfinder side

MENU button (p.23) SELECT button (p.47) Joystick (p.27)

(stop/cancel) button (p.47) Viewfinder (p.20) Diopter control (p.20) SD CARD indicator (p.26) BD/DVD indicator (p.24) HDD indicator (DZ-BD7HA)

(p.25) PHOTO button (p.26)

Movie/Stills switch (p.24) ACCESS/PC indicator (p.12) Battery platform (p.21) BATT (battery eject) switch

(p.37) Record button (p.24) DISC EJECT switch (p.24) Power switch/Lock button (p.22) Hand strap (p.18) BD/DVD compartment (p.24) MIC jack (p.78)

Introduction

LCD monitor side (when the LCD monitor is opened 90°), and bottom

Bottom

DISPLAY button (p.42) BLC button (p.67) Speaker EXPOSURE button (p.66) GUIDE button (p.7)

This button can help you choose a disc, connect the camcorder to your TV, and so on. The sections in the Instruction Manual for which this button can be used are indicated by a pop-up icon like the one below.

Use the GUIDE button for help!

RESET button (p.156) QUICK START button (p.40) DISC NAVIGATION button

(p.27) DUBBING button (DZ-BD7HA)

(p.82) PC connection terminal (p.119) Tripod receptacle CARD ACCESS indicator SD card slot (p.26) HDMI OUT terminal (p.107) FINALIZE button (p.114) FOCUS button (p.65)

FULL AUTO button (p.73)

Introduction

Lens side

Automatic lens cover

The lens cover automatically opens when the power is turned on, revealing the optical 10x zoom lens.

Lens hood Stereo microphone

Do not block the microphone with your hand during recording.

Zoom lever (p.52, 62, 65) Accessory shoe Flash (p.74)

Light receiving sensor

Used to control flash amount. Do not block the light receiving sensor with your hand when recording still pictures.

Recording indicator (p.40) Remote control receiver/Infrared

sensor COMPONENT output terminal

(p.108) A/V OUT terminal (p.108) LCD monitor (color wide-screen)

Introduction

Remote control

Inserting the supplied lithium battery into the remote control

PHOTO

REC

DISPLAY

DIGITAL

ZOOM

SELECT

DELETE

DISC

NAVIGATION

ZOOM

PHOTO button (p.26) REC button (p.24) MENU button (p.23) SELECT button (p.47) & (reverse search) button (p.27,

54) DELETE button (p.99) DISC NAVIGATION button

(p.27) DISPLAY button (p.42)

ZOOM T button (p.62) DIGITAL ZOOM button (p.62) ZOOM W button (p.62) ( (reverse skip) button (p.27,

54) % (forward search) button

(p.27, 54) Confirmation button (p.27, 54)

 (stop/cancel) button (p.47) ' (forward skip) button (p.27,

54)

While inserting a thin tipped instrument (paperclip, etc.) into the hole marked PUSH, swing the battery holder arm out.

Insert the lithium battery with the positive (+) terminal facing down.

Slide the cover to close it.

* For instructions on handling batteries, see p.18.

Battery holder

Introduction

Warning

Flip the cover.

Flip the belt.

Replace the belt.

Replace the cover.

BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Note

Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Adjusting the hand strap

Fasten the hand strap according to the procedure in the diagram.

Introduction

How to Open and Use the LCD Monitor

180°

90°

You can use the LCD monitor as follows.

Recording high places above your line of sight

Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or sides, and move the camcorder at a gentle pace. This will allow you to record effectively without blurring.

Basic posture

To record yourself

(p.20)

Effortlessly record small children or pets at their line of sight

When playing back, etc.

• For LCD/EVF settings, see p.58–60. For instructions on how to operate the menu, see p.57.

• Using the viewfinder is convenient when it is difficult to see using the LCD monitor while recording in bright outdoor conditions (p.20).

Introduction

About the LCD monitor display when recording

Recording/Playing Using the Viewfinder

Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks.

Slide the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit yo

ur eyesight.

yourself (the lens and LCD monitor are facing you)

• The LCD monitor displays a mirror image of the subject.

• You can check the image in the viewfinder. (You can also set the viewfinder to “On” at all times, regardless of the orientation of the LCD monitor (p.57–

60).)

• The remaining battery charge indicator will only appear when battery power is almost gone. The battery charge indicator flashes red in this case.

• A warning message will not be displayed (p.132). When any of the following icons light in the LCD monitor, you can confirm the warning message by rotating the LCD monitor 180° back to its normal orientation.

• When the LCD monitor is in this position, you can also use the LCD monitor as a light source when recording in dark locations (Assist Light, p.69).

You can use the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed or during mirror image recording.

To set the viewfinder to “On” at all times regardless of the orientation of the LCD monitor, or to adjust the brightness or color density, see "How to use the LCD/ EVF setup and initial setup" (p.60).

How to use the viewfinder

Note

Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is pulled fully out.

Let’s Get Started

Connect the power cable to the AC adapter/charger.

Plug in the power cable to a wall outlet.

Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter/charger.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Let’s Get Started

Preparing

 Setting up the battery pack

CHARGE indicator

If the CHARGE indicator does not light, check that the connections ( , , ) are firmly connected.

Note

Charging will not occur if the DC power cord is connected.

Terminal at bottom

z Charge status of the battery pack

The CHARGE indicator of the AC adapter/charger allows you to check on the charge status of the battery pack.

Charge Status CHARGE indicator

During charge lit

Charge complete Unlit

Let’s Get Started

 Turning on the Power

1 Turn on the power.

2 Open the LCD monitor.

Press

, then select “Initial Setup” using the joystick.

Select “Language” using the joystick

Choose the desired language using the joystick, then press the confirmation button.

Press and hold the lock button, and turn the power switch to “ON”.

90°

 Changing the display language

You can change the language used on screens and menus as follows.

Initial Setup

Beep Power Save Record LED Language

Demo mode Reset

Let’s Get Started

 Setting the date and time

Set the month, date, year, hour, minute, and AM/PM using the joystick, and then press the confirmatio

n button.

The set time and date appear in the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor (p.19).

Press

Select “Date Setup”, then “Date Set” using the joystick. (For instructions on how to use the joyst

ick, see p.27.)

Date Setup

10 / 1 / 2007 10 : 00 AM

ENTER

CHANGE

MOVE

RETURN

The confirmation button (press firmly)

Let’s Get Started

Recording Movies to a BD

1 Insert a BD.

2 Turn the power switch to “ON”.

3 Press the record button.

Attach the charged battery pack.

Place the recording surface of the BD face down. (For a single-sided disc, the side opposite the label is the recording surface.)

Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the BD/DVD indicator lights. (DZ-BD7HA)

Recording begins.

To pause recording, press the record button again.

Let’s Get Started

Recording Movies to the HDD

1 Turn the power switch to “ON”.

2 Press the record button.

(DZ-BD7HA)

Recording begins.

Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the HDD indicator lights.

To pause recording, press the record button again.

Let’s Get Started

Recording Stills to an SD card

1 Insert an SD card.

2 Turn the power switch to “ON”.

3 Press

Press

halfway down so that a subject in the center of the screen is focused.

Fully press

to record.

Single press of the

button of the remote control enables focusing and

recording at the same time.

Pay attention to the orientation of the card. The terminals should face away from the LCD monitor.

For usable card types, see p.32.

PHOTO

Let’s Get Started

Playing Recorded Movies/Stills

1 Press

2 Choose a scene (movie/still), then press the

confirmation button.

DISC NAVIGATION

Disc Navigation

All Scenes

10/ 1/2007

PLAY EXIT

Hint

To select an item or scene (movie or still), move the joystick up, down, left, or right. To confirm a selection, press the confirmation button (press down on the center of the joystick).

10:10:10AM HX

SEL

SELECT

1hour 3min 30sec

0010/0027

The chosen scene is played.

Select by pressing up/down, left/ right

See p.110 for the instructions on viewing the recordings on your TV screen.

Confirm by pressing down on the center

Joystick

Let’s Get Started

Deleting Recorded Movies/Stills

1 Press

2 Select a scene you want to delete, then press

3 Select “Scene” “Edit” “Delete”, and then press

the confirmation button.

4 Select “Yes”, then press the confirmation button.

You can choose multiple scenes by selecting another scene and pressing

DISC NAVIGATION

Disc Navigation

All Scenes

0010/0027

SELECT

10/ 1/2007

PLAY EXIT

10:10:10AM HX

SEL

SELECT

1hour 3min 30sec

Delete Scene

10/ 1/2007 10:10:10AM Scene No.1 HX

Delete scene?

YES NO

ENTER

CHECK SCENE

RETURN

The selected scene is deleted.

Scenes on BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R discs cannot be deleted.

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards

The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) and available functions that can be used with this camcorder.

Media

Function

BD DVD

●: Functions available —: Not available

Recording HD (Hi-Vision) quality movies (p.39)

Recording SD quality movies

(p.39)

Built-in

HDD

-RE -R -RAM

-RW (VR

mode)

-RW (VF

mode)

-R

●●●—— ———

———●● ●●—

card

Recording stills (p.45) — — — — — — — ●

Deleting recordings (p.99)

●●— ●● ——●

Editing recordings (p.88) ●●— ●● ———

Playing on other BD/ DVD players/recorders

— ●

●

*1 *2

●

*1 *2

●

—

(p.111)

Initializing and reusing (p.104)

●●— ●● ●— ●

Making additional recordings after a disc is

●

— ●

●●*4— ●

finalized (p.114)

Copying recordings onto a PC (p.115)

Making HD (Hi-Vision) quality discs using a PC

Making SD quality discs using a PC

1 Not playable on some devices.

Playback is possible using a device which complies with the medium type.

2 Must be finalized. Not playable on some devices.

3 As finalizing is unnecessary (cannot be performed), additional recordings are possible at any time.

4 To make additional recordings, the finalized disc must be unfinalized.

5 The provided software is used.

6 Finalize the disc to edit on a PC.

7 A BD menu is not created.

8 A DVD-VR disc can be created.

9 A DVD video disc can be created.

●

— ●

●

*5 *7●*5 *7

●

*5 *6

———●

●

*5 *6

*5 *6●*5 *6

●

—— ———

*5 *8●*5 *8

*5 *9●*5 *9

●

—

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards

 About HDD/BD/DVD

Usable discs and their logos Function

HDD (DZ-BD7HA)

BD-RE Ver. 2.1 7.5GB 2x (8 cm)

BD-R Ver. 1.1 7.5GB 2x (8 cm)

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

DVD-RW 2x Ver. 1.1 (8 cm)

DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)

Allows extensive high-definition movie recordings (approx. 4 hours in HX mode). Allows editing and deleting scenes.

A rewritable disc on which high-definition movies can be repeatedly recorded. You can delete/edit the recorded movies.

A non-rewritable disc on which a high-definition movie can be recorded once. The recorded movie cannot be deleted or edited.

Allows editing and deleting scenes.

Allows editing and deleting scenes using the camcorder in VR mode. Does not allow editing or deleting scenes using the camcorder in VF mode, but provides higher compatibility with other DVD players.

Provides compatibility with most DVD players. Does not allow editing and deleting scenes.

BD-R Ver. 1.2 7.5GB 2x (8 cm) disc which is not an LTH type can be used.

* The versions in the above chart refer to physical standard versions of discs.

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