Hitachi DZ-BD70A, DZ-BD7HA User Manual

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DZ-BD7HA/DZ-BD70A Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

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HITACHI Camcorder PC Software Support Center

URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/

Support Center phone numbers for software provided:

PIXELA CORPORATION +1-800-458-4029 (Toll-free) +1-213-341-0163 URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. UBIQUITOUS PLATFORM SYSTEMS

900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

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.

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards

Notes

• Hitachi Maxell single sided discs (HG type in the case of DVDs) have been confirmed to be compatible with this camcorder and are recommended. Take care not to dirty (including fingerprints) or scratch the surface of the discs when handling. When using a double-sided disc, take great care with handling it. Using non-Hitachi Maxell discs may not allow the camcorder to deliver optimum performance.

• DVD housed in a square cartridge/caddy case or a round DVD holder cannot be used as is. The DVD must be removed from its case/holder before it can be used.

Note on BD-R/DVD-R

This camcorder writes control data to a disc in order to automatically make recording adjustments when first recording after:

• a disc is inserted, and

• the power is turned on while the disc is in the camcorder. If there is not enough space on the control area of a disc, recording may not be possible even if the data space for recording movies is not full. To prevent this, avoid performing operations described above more than 99 times per disc.

Unusable Discs

Dual layer BD and DVD discs, BD-R LTH type discs (Dye type), +RW, +R, and HD-DVD.

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards

 About cards

Usable card and logo Function

SD memory card Allows taking still pictures.

Card Handling

• Do not use cards other than those specified.

• Be sure to perform trial recording before recording important images.

• Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal.

• Do not paste anything other than the designated label in the label area.

• Do not subject cards to impact, bending, or dropping.

• Do not disassemble or modify a card.

• Do not expose cards to water.

• Do not use or store cards in the following places:

− Where the temperature is high, such as in a vehicle in the sun or near a heater

− Where humidity is high, or in a dusty place

• When the erasure prevention switch is locked, recording, deletion, and editing are not allowed. Only playback is possible.

Erasure prevention switch

Terminal

Locked status

Notes

• SD memory cards can be used on this camcorder.

• When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card and micro SD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. No SDHC card or multimedia card can be used.

 Cautions for discs and cards

To prevent data loss or damage:

• Do not remove the battery and card while reading or writing data.

• Do not use the camcorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

• Do not leave a disc unused in the camcorder for an extended period of long time.

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards

 Inserting a BD or DVD

Close the lid.

When a new BD-RE, BD-R, or DVD-RW is inserted, see p.35.

Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder or connect the camcorder to a wall outlet.

Turn the p

ower switch to “OFF”. Then, press down the DISC EJECT switch until the ACCESS/PC indicator lights, then release.

After several seconds, the lid pops open. Open it fully with your hand.

Place the recording surface of

the BD/DVD face down, then push down on the center of the BD/DVD until it clicks into place.

• For single-sided discs, the side

opposite the label is the recording surface.

• To record on the other side for

double-sided discs, remove the disc (p.34), flip it over, and reload it.

The ACCESS/PC indicator flashes. During this process, do not remove the power source, shake, or subject the camcorder to impacts.

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards

Removing the disc

Pressing slightly on the center hub with a finger, grip the edge of the disc by your thumb and lift the disc out as shown.

Notes

• The disc mechanism will be very hot immediately after use. Do not touch the metallic areas.

• Do not peer into the pickup. Doing so may cause damage to your eyesight.

• To prevent malfunction, never do any of the following:

– touch the pickup – insert a disc that is not compatible with the

camcorder (p.30, 31)

– close the lid before setting the disc securely into place

• The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open for approx. three minutes.

• The lid will not open if the camcorder is not connected to a power source.

Pickup

Functions and Characteristics of HDD/BD/DVD/Cards

 When loading a new BD-RE/BD-R/DVD-RW

Open the LCD monitor.

Select “YES” by pressing &, then press the confirmation button.

(When using a DVD

-RW)

The disc must be formatted before it can be used for recording. When the disc is loaded, the format confirmation screen will appear in the LCD monitor. Format the disc according to the procedure below.

The confirmation button

Note

Be careful that the power is not accidentally cut off during formatting. Otherwise, the disc will become unusable.

Format Disc

Disc is not formatted. Format the Disc now?

YES NO

ENTER

RETURN

When using a BD-RE/BD-R

Formatting will start. Skip step .

When using a DVD-RW

Proceed to step .

The recording format selection screen appears. Select “VR Mode” or “VF Mode” by pressing

confirmation button.

Format Disc

Disc format. Select record format.

VR Mode VF Mode

ENTER

RETURN

VR Mode

After recording, you can perform various editing functions such as choosing and deleting scenes. You can play back the disc in a device which supports 8 cm DVD-RW (VR Mode) after finalizing the disc.

VF Mode (Video mode)

Although editing cannot be done on the camcorder, you can play back the disc on other DVD devices after finalizing the disc.

, then press the

Battery Pack

 CHARGE lamp status and charging time

Lights Charging

Goes out

Blinks See “Troubleshooting” (p.140).

Charge Complete

Approx. charging time (at approx. 77°F (25°C))

DZ-BP14S (supplied) DZ-BP14SW (separately sold)

165 mins

 Continuous recording time with a fully charged

battery

Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a fully charged battery pack.

Continuous recording Normal use*

Battery

type

DZ-BP14S (supplied) DZ-BP14SW (separately sold)

Monitor type Viewfinder LCD monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor

Recording

media

HDD*

100 90 95 80 50 45 45 40

BD/

DVD

HDD*

BD/

DVD

HDD*

BD/

DVD

HDD*

BD/

DVD

*1 Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are operated.

*2 For DZ-BD7HA only.

Notes

• In low temperature environments, recording time will be shortened.

• The times indicated in the table are estimates, and will change depending on actual recording conditions.

Battery Pack

 Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet

To wall outlet

Connect to the AC adapter/charger.

Connect to the AC adapter/ charger.

Power cable

Connect to the camcorder.

DC power cord

Always turn the power off before disconnecting the power supply.

While pressing and holding

, slide the DC connector or battery pack upward, then remove it.

Notes

• The battery pack will not be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the AC adapter/charger even if the battery pack is attached to the AC adapter/charger.

• The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your local electronics distributor.

AC 200-240V

AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)

 Detaching the DC power cord/battery pack from

the camcorder

• Be careful not to drop the battery pack while detaching it.

BATT

Battery Pack

 Efficient Use of the Battery

• The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the camcorder.

• If the battery is left attached to the camcorder, it will consume a slight amount of power. Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery a day before using the camcorder.

When you intend not to use the camcorder for an extended period of time

It is recommended that you fully charge the battery at least once a year, attach it to the camcorder, turn it on and fully deplete the battery charge, then remove the battery and store it in a cool place again.

Battery life

The battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient environment and how often the camcorder is used. If the usable time of the camcorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery should be replaced. Purchase a new one.

Power Save function

To save power, do not leave the camcorder in recording pause mode for too long. Even during recording pause, battery power is consumed at about the same level as during recording. By turning the power save function On, the camcorder will automatically turn off if left idle for approximately five minutes in recording pause mode. For power save function, see "How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup" (p.60).

Recording

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

Slide the Movie/Stills switch to “ ”.

Open the LCD monitor.

Turn the power switch to “ON”.

The BD/DVD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode.

• Switch to “OFF”, to turn o

ff.

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

Turn the power switch to “ON”.

The HDD indicator lights and the camcorder enters recording pause mode. Movies will be recorded to the HDD.

To switch between HDD and BD/DVD, turn the power switch to “MODE” and release it.

The power switch will return to “ON” automatically. Each time you turn the switch to “MODE”, the acti

ve function will alternate as follows:

HDD indicator lights BD/DVD indicator lights.

• Switch to “OFF”, to turn off.

Recording

DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A

Recording Movies

: You can choose either HDD or BD/DVD to record movies. : You can record movies to BD/DVD.

Record button (See next page.)

DZ-BD7HA

DZ-BD70A

Recording

Press the record button.

• “/” (recording pause) in the LCD monitor

will change to “

0” and recording will

begin. The recording indicator beneath the lens (p.16) will also light red.

• To pause recording, press the r

ecord button again. The elapsed recording time will be reset to “0:00:00”.

• To resume recording, press

the record button

again.

//0

Elapsed recording time (hrs : mins : secs)

Remaining space on HDD/BD/DVD/Card

10:00AM

Remaining battery level

Current time

 Using the Quick Start

function

If you press QUICK START, the camcorder enters sleep mode and will keep battery consumption to a minimum (approx. half of the power consumed during recording) and you can restore recording pause mode quickly (about one second) by pressing QUICK START again. During sleep mode, the QUICK START button lights blue.

Just press

QUICK START.

Recording

Hints

• You can switch the camcorder to stills recording mode by sliding the ”

movie/stills switch to “

• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.42.

• You can change the movie recording quality 1.

• If you cannot record movies, the camcorder does not operate, or it takes too

long for recording to start, see “Troubleshooting” (p.140).

• About Sleep Mode

– You can also return to recording pause mode from sleep mode by

pressing the record button (press again to start recording) or changing the media.

– When you return to recording pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom

position (approx. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will return to their default settings (p.62, 65–67).

– Regardless of the power save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will

automatically turn off if standby in sleep mode continues for approx. 30 minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to “OFF”, then back to “ON”.

(p.45) even while the power is on.

• If the automatic lens cover has stopped opening halfway, turn the power

switch to “OFF”, then turn it to “ON” again.

Notes

• The ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing for a while even after you finish

recording. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is flashing, do not turn off the power or shake the camcorder. Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.153).

• The minimum recording time for movies is about three seconds (even if you

press the record button before three recording seconds have elapsed).

• It may not be possible to deactivate the protection on a BD/DVD which was

protected using another device. In this case, use that same device to deactivate the protection.

Recording

 Information Display During Recording



Switching the display mode

Various information will appear in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording. You can choose simple display or detailed (all information) display by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. If you leave the camcorder idle for approx. one minute, the information display will disappear. To make the display reappear, press

On-Screen Information

See the next page for details.

Recording mode

Current medium (HDD/BD/DVD/Card)

Program AE

White Balance

Backlight Compensation

Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

Movie Quality

Full Auto (p.73)/ Warnings/Messages

Zoom

Exposure

Manual Focus

Self-Timer

Flash

MIC. Filter

HDMI audio output

Recording status

Movie recording time

Remaining space on HDD/BD/DVD/Card

0:00:00

REM 53MIN

HDD access...

10:00AM

10/ 1/2007

Remaining battery level

Current time/date

* The above display is for explanation and different from the actual display.

Recording

Recording mode (p.24, 25, 26)

Program AE (p.68)

: Movie (HDD/BD/DVD)

: Stills (Card)

Current medium and its status (p.29) (HDD/BD/DVD/Card)

: HDD

: Protected HDD

:BD-RE

: Protected BD-RE

:BD-R

: Finalized BD-R

: DVD-RAM

: Protected DVD-RAM

: DVD-RW (VR mode)

: Protected DVD-RW (VR mode)

: Finalized DVD-RW (VR mode)

: Protected Finalized DVD-RW

(VR mode)

: DVD-RW (VF mode)

: Finalized DVD-RW (VF mode)

: DVD-R

No icon : Auto

:Portrait

: Spotlight

: Sand & Snow

: Low Light

White Balance (p.70)

No icon : Auto

:Set

: Outdoors

: Indoor 1

: Indoor 2

Backlight Compensation (p.67)

No icon : Off

:On

Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) (when using HDD/BD/DVD)

No icon : Off

:On

HD movie recording quality (p.76) (when using HDD/BD)

: Finalized DVD-R

No medium icon

: DVD-R finalized using a device

: SD memory card

: Locked SD memory card

(finalized using this camcorder)

other than the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A.

DVD-R recorded using a HITACHI camcorder marketed before the DZ-BD7HA/ DZ-BD70A

SD movie recording quality (p.76) (when using DVD)

: High quality

: Standard quality

: Extended recording

: High quality

: Standard quality

Recording

Zoom (p.62)

Digital zoom Off

: No audio signals are output.

Remaining battery level

Full

Recording status

Almost empty

Digital zoom: 40x (when using HDD/BD/DVD)

Digital zoom: 500x (when using HDD/BD/DVD)

Exposure

No gauge : Auto

: Manual

Manual Focus

No gauge : Auto

: Manual

Self-Timer (when using Card)

No icon : Off

:On

(Ten-second countdown)

Flash (p.74) (when using Card)

No icon : Auto

: Flash On

: Flash Off

MIC. Filter

No icon : Off

:On

HDMI audio output (p.108)

In case of the HDMI connection, audio signals are output only while playback.

No icon : Audio signals are output.

*1 The icon of a disc which is recorded on a

*2 No icon appears when:

*3 No icon appears when:

*4 No remaining time or number will be

*5 Recording times are estimates and will

*6 The number of recordable stills is

REC

No icon

Remaining space on HDD/BD/DVD/Card

REM XX HOUR XX MIN

REM XX*6: Number of remaining

device other than the DZ-BD70A and can playable but not recordable on the DZ-BD7HA DZ-BD70A lights orange.

• no disc or card is inserted.

• an unusable disc or card is inserted.

• no disc or card is inserted.

• a disc not formatted is loaded.

• the HDD is protected or a protected disc or locked card is loaded.

• the HDD, disc, or card has no remaining space.

displayed when a protected disc or locked card, or a finalized BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc is inserted.

change depending on recording conditions.

approximate. Depending on the recording conditions, the number may not decrease.

: Recording

: Recording pause (lit green)

/Focus is locked (lit purple when using Card (recording stills))

: Remaining recordable time

during movie recording (HDD/ BD/DVD)

recordable still images during stills recording (Card)

DZ-BD7HA/

Recording

CARD

Slide the Movie/Stills switch to “ ”.

Open the LCD monitor.

Press

halfway down.

A subject in the center of the screen will be focused. When focus is locked, the green “/” in the LCD

monitor will turn purple.

Fully press

The image will be recorded. After a few seconds, the recorded image will be displayed for about three

seconds. You can record the next photo when “/”

changes back to green.

Turn the power switch to “ON”.

The SD CARD indicator lights.

• Switch to “OFF”, to turn off.

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

Recording Still Pictures

Still pictures are recorded on an SD Card.

Using the Quick Start function

See p.40

PHOTO

Recording

Hints

• You can switch the camcorder to movie recording mode by sliding the ”

movie/stills switch to “

• For details on screen displays during recording, see p.42.

• If you want to compose a shot in which the subject is not centered, first

press PHOTO halfway with the subject centered in the monitor. Next, with the button pressed halfway, compose your shot and fully press PHOTO.

• If the camcorder has difficulty focusing, adjust the focus manually (p.65).

• Although it is possible to fully press PHOTO in a single action without

pressing it halfway, the image may be out of focus.

• You can check the card capacity and number of remaining recordable

pictures (p.170).

• If you are unable to record still pictures, see “Troubleshooting” (p.140).

• About Sleep Mode

– You can also return to recording pause mode from sleep mode by

pressing PHOTO. To record, you need to press PHOTO again.

– When you return to pause mode from sleep mode, the zoom position

(p.39) even while the power is on.

(approx. 1×), manual focus, exposure, and backlight compensation will return to their default settings (p.62, 65–67).

– Regardless of the power save setting (p.60), the camcorder power will

automatically turn off if standby in sleep mode continues for approximately 30 minutes. In this case, first turn the power switch to “OFF”, then back to “ON”.

• If the automatic lens cover has stopped opening halfway, turn the power

switch to “OFF”, then turn it to “ON” again.

Notes

• After recording, do not turn off the power until “/” lights green in the

LCD monitor. Doing so may cause an error in the recorded data and you may not be able to play back the data (p.153).

• The recorded image may be blurred if camera shake occurs.

• Hold the camcorder with both hands and tuck your elbows to your chest or

sides for best recording results.

• When recording with digital zoom, use a tripod for best results.

• The recorded image may differ slightly from the image in the LCD monitor

or viewfinder.

Viewing

If the camcorder is not in recording pause mode, set the camcorder to recording pause

mode for the me

dium you want to play back (p.39, p.45).

Press the confirmation button.



(/'/&/%

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

CARD

Viewing

Playback

(Watching Your Recordings)

Recorded movies and still pictures are referred to as “scenes”. For movies, a scene is one continuous uninterrupted recording, and for still images, a scene is one still picture. Open the LCD monitor before starting playback.

DISC NAVIGATION

SELECT

 (stop/cancel)

/Confirmation

 Playing back the last recorded scene

You can play back the last recorded scene right away.

The scene recorded last will play back. When playing back a movie, playback is paused after the final frame and “+”

(playback pause icon at the final frame) appears. If this condition continues for more than five minutes, the camcorder will automatically return to recording pause mode. To promptly return to recording pause mode, press

Viewing

Play back the last recorded scene (see p.47).

Press

. then select “Edit” by pressing '/(.

Select “Edit”

“Delete Scene”, then press the confirmation button

Press

while the media you want to play back is in recording

pause mode.

HDD RAM

-RW (VR)

BD-RE

CARD

Select “YES” by pressing &, then press the confirmation button.



HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R-RW (VF)

BD-RE

CARD

 Deleting the last recorded scene

Delete Scene

Delete scene?

YES NO

The scene will be deleted.

• To cancel deletion, select “NO” and

RETURN

ENTER

press the confirmation button or simply press

• After deleting or canceling deletion, the camcorder will return to recording pause mode.

 Choosing and playing back a scene

DISC NAVIGATION

The scenes thumbnails appear on the disc navigation screen.

Movie/Stills Current medium

Disc Navigation

All Scenes

10/ 1/2007

PLAY DESELECT ALL

10:10:10AM HX

Select[ 1

]

0001/0027

1hour 3min 30sec

Operation guide

Currently selected scene

The number of currently selected scenes (p.49).

Current scene number /Total number of scenes

Date separator line

Bar graph

Viewing

Choose a scene by pressing (/' (up/down, previous page/following page) and &/% (left/right).

Press the confirmation button.

Select a scene by pressing &/%/(/', then press

Repeat this step to choose the next scene.

Press and hold

until the cursor frame

becomes blue.

Choose a final scene by pressing

&/%/(/',

then press the confirmation button to confirm the setting.

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• Holding down the button will increase the scene selection speed. Use the “Current scene number/Total number of scenes” display and the bar graph as reference.

The chosen scene is played back. Playback is paused at the final frame of the last scene, and “

icon at the final frame)

appears. When this condition continues for longer than

”

(playback pause

five minutes, the display will automatically return to the disc navigation screen.

• To promptly return to the disc navigation screen

, press  or DISC

NAVIGATION. To return to recording pause mode

• If you press the confirmation button while “

, press the confirmation button.

” is displayed, playback starts

from the first scene.

 Choosing and playing back multiple scenes

After step of “Choosing and playing back a scene” (p.48), perform procedures according to your purpose from the table below. When you have finished choosing scenes, press the confirmation button to begin playing them back.

• You can utilize more than one method in the table below when choosing scenes.

• You can choose up to 999 scenes.

• The color of the frame(s) may change depending on your operations as follows: – Yellow: indicates your current position (cursor frame) – Red: indicates scenes already chosen – Blue: indicates the range of consecutive scenes being selected – 2-color frame: includes the meaning of both colors

Select multiple scenes individually

SELECT

Using the current scene as your starting point, select multiple previous or succeeding consecutive scenes

SELECT

Viewing

Press

after step of “Choosing and playing back a scene” (p.48)—while a

scene is played back.

Select “Go To” by pressing (/', then press %. Select “Top”, “End”, or “Specify” by pressing (/', then

press the confirmation

button to confirm.

Select all scenes from the

Press

, select “Scene” by pressing

then select “Select” by pressing

(/'.

Press

% or the confirmation button.

After choosing the desired option by pressing ( ', press the confirmation button to confirm the

setting.

Press .

Move the cursor frame (yellow) to a selected scene (red)

you want to cancel and press SELECT.

Press .

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first scene to the current scene. (Menu option:

Start– Current)

Select all scenes from the current scene to the final scene. (Menu option:

Current– End)

Select all scenes on the media. (Menu option: All)

Cancel operations while selecting the range (while a blue frame is displayed)

Cancel selected scenes individually

Cancel all scenes selected

 Jumping to the designated scene

The menu appears.

Top: Goes to the beginning, then pauses playback. End: Goes to the end, then pauses playback. Specify: Goes to the specified point, then pauses playback.

See next page on how to specify a point.

Viewing

z Jumping to a specified point

Select “Specify” in step in “Jumping to the designated scene” (p.50), then press the confirmation bu

tton.

Select the desired point by time by pressing

(

Press the confirmation button.

The specify screen will appear.

The camcorder will go to the specified point and enter playback pause mode.

• To start playback, press the confirmation button again.

Total recording time of all selected scenes

Position of currently played back image

Go To

CURRENT

Go To

TOPENTER

Cursor

Cursor position

(: To select the beginning ': To select the end & / % once:

To move the cursor one minute back or forward for HDD (ten seconds for BD/DVD, one still for card)

Press and hold & / %:

To move the cursor in ten minutes increments for HDD (one minute for BD/ DVD, ten stills for card)

END RETURN

Hints

• To cancel the “Go To” procedure

midway, press  before going to the specified point.

• With a card, the number of stills will appear at the “Top”, “Current”, “End”, and “Go To” indicators.

Note

The cursor position is a rough estimate. The cursor may not move at even intervals.

Go To

CURRENT

Go To

TOPENTER RETURN

END

(When the start of the selected scene is selected)

Viewing

Notes

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• When you play a still image from a card, “Playback.” appears. If the image file is very large (high resolution, etc.), it will take more time to display.

• The disc navigation screen automatically appears if: – the HDD/BD/DVD is protected. – a finalized BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R is loaded. – a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD camcorder

other than this model is loaded.

• It may require more time to start playing back if many scenes are chosen.

 Adjusting speaker volume during movie playback

Decreases the volume

Increases the volume

 Information Display During Playback

Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on the playback image you are viewing. The display mode switched in the following way each time you press DISPLAY.

No display

0:00:00

0006

006

Playback information display

9:30AM

10/ 1/2007

Recording date/time

Viewing



$ % & ' (

)

When using HDD/BD/DVD

Current medium (HDD/BD/DVD)*

Movie/Stills

Playback condition (All Scenes, Date, Playlist)

When using Card

SD memory card

Movie/Stills

Date/Playlist No.*

Scene No.

Repeat play*

Scene No.

Lock*

File name

Counter

Slide Show*

Playback operation*

*1 Playlist, Date, or All

Scenes *2 Not displayed while playing All Scenes. *3 See “Current medium and its status

(p.29) (HDD/BD/DVD/Card)” on p.43. *4 Appears when set (see p.55, 56, 102). *5 There are following playback operations:

: Standard playback : Playback pause

: Forward search playback : Reverse search playback

: Forward skip playback : Reverse skip playback

: Forward frame advance

: Reverse frame back

: Forward slow playback

: Reverse slow playback For instructions on how to operate, see the following pages.

“

” appears after the first still or the first frame of the first movie is played when playing reverse.

” appears after the last still or the last

“ frame of the last movie is played when playing forward.

Viewing

 Simple functions you

&

' (

(

(

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% &

&

(

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can use during playback or playback pause

Movies (during playback pause)

The following functions will operate during playback pause in the same way as during playback. However, if the button is released, playback will

Movies

return to playback pause.

(during playback)

• Fast-forward/Reverse

Functions Press

Pause

The confirmation button

Fastforward/ Reverse

Skip forward/ backward

• If you press seconds from the beginning of a scene, playback starts from the beginning of the previous scene.

• If you press scene is playing back, playback is paused at the final frame of the last scene.

Continuous skipping

(Forward)/

(Reverse) and hold

(Forward)/

(Reverse)

within a few

while the last

(Forward)/

(Reverse) and hold

• Skipping

• Continuous skipping

The following functions only operate during playback pause.

Functions Press

Frame by frame playback (forward/ reverse)

(Forward)/

(Reverse)

• No sound will be heard.

• Frames are advanced in intervals of approx. 0.03 seconds and reversed in intervals of approx.

0.5 seconds.

Slow playback (Forward/ Reverse)

(Forward)/

(Reverse) and hold

• No sound will be heard.

• Slow playback advances in intervals of approx. 0.03 seconds and reverses in intervals of approx. 0.5 seconds.

Continuou s skipping

(Forward)/

(Reverse) and hold

Skips forward/backward continuously to the start of each scene. Release the button at the scene you wish to watch.

Viewing

Press

on the disc navigation

screen (p.48).

Select “Playback Setting” by pressing (/', then press %.

Select

“Slide Show” and press % to

select “On”.

Press

to make the menu disappear and select a still picture (scene) from the disc navigation screen.

'/% (/&

'/%

(/&

Notes

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• If the temperature inside the camcorder gets too high, the camcorder may fail to function normally. Turn off the power and wait awhile before turning the power back on.

• In slow playback, images with fast-moving subjects may appear blurred.

 Playing still pictures

on a card automatically (Slide Show)

When you play back when the slide show is On, still pictures are played one after the other.

If the playback range of scenes has been specified, the slide show plays back this specified range of scenes.

Still pictures (during card playback)

Reminder: For still images, a “scene” is one still image, a photograph.

Functions Press

Playing previous or later scenes (stills)

Each time you press

shown. If you continue pressing, stills are played back successively until you release the button, or the last/first scene is reached.

• For automatic playback for still pictures, use the slide show

, the next or previous still is

(Forward)/

(Reverse)

The slide show begins.

function.

Viewing

Press

at the frame you want to capture during movie playback or playback pause.

Select “Edit” by pressing (/', then press %.

If “PHOTO Capture” is not selected, select it by pressing

(/', then

press the confirmation button. Press & to select “YES”, then press

the confirmation button t

o confirm.



Press

on the disc navigation

screen (p.48). Select “Others” by pressing (/

', then press %.

Select “Repeat Pl

ay” by pressing

(/', then press %. Select “On” by pressing (/',

then press the confirmation button to c

onfirm the setting.

Press

to return to the disc

navigation screen.

Press the confirmation button to begin playback.



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 Capturing a still

picture from a movie (PHOTO Capture)

You can capture and record an image displayed during movie playback as a photo (approx. 2,070,000 pixels (HDD/BD)/approx. 230,000 pixels (DVD)), on a card.

PHOTO

• If you press PHOTO, go to step

. If you press MENU,

proceed to the next step.

• To cancel capturing, either press

the confirmation button while “NO” is selected or press

• After capturing is complete or

canceled, the screen will return to playback pause.

 Playing back scenes

repeatedly (Repeat Play)

When this function is On, all scenes will play back from the first scene to the last scene repeatedly. If a range of scenes (or just one scene) is specified (p.49), playback of the specified scenes will be repeated.

• To quit playback, press

(“Repeat Play” remains “On”.)

• “Repeat Play” will be set to “Off” if:

– you repeat the steps and

select “Off” instead of “On” in step

– turn off the power – remove the BD/DVD

• Repeat playback will not function when you play the last scene when the camcorder is in recording pause mode.

Various Recording Techniques

How to Operate the Menu

Press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “White Balance” a white balance mode

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end.

“Camera Functions Setup”

“White Balance”

a white balance mode

Various Recording Techniques

Example:

The title of the selected icon on the left appears at the top.

Press up/down to move the cursor up or down.

Camera Functions Setup

Program AE

White Balance EIS Digital Zoom MIC.Filter Auxiliary Line

ENTER EXIT

Initial Setupu

Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset

ENTER EXIT

Press right or down on the center to move the cursor to the right.

On Off On English Auto

Camera Functions Setup

Program AE

White Balance

EIS Digital Zoom MIC.Filter

Auxiliary Line

ENTER RETURN

Auto Auto

40x Off

Off

Current settings appear first. After selecting one of the setup

items, its options appear.

To cancel/exit and return to the previous stage

To go back left in the menu

* To quit without changing the setting,

press MENU before pressing the confirmation button.

These operations work almost the same way.

Various Recording Techniques

Menu (While Recording)

 indicates the function can also be set from

Movie menu

the stills menu.

Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level)

Camera Functions Setup

Record Functions Setup

Output Functions Setup

LCD/EVF Setup

Date Setup



Program AE  p.68

White Balance  p.70

EIS p.72

Digital Zoom p.62

MIC. Filter p.73

Auxiliary Line  p.72

HD Video Mode (when the HDD or a BD is used) SD Video Mode (when a DVD is used)

Component Output  p.109

LCD/EVF Adjust  p.60

EVF Display  p.60

Date Set  p.23

Date Mode  p.61

See

p.76

Initial Setup

Beep  p.60

Power Save  p.60

Record LED  p.60

Language  p.60

Demo Mode  p.60

Reset  p.60

Various Recording Techniques

Stills menu

 indicates the function can also be set from

the movie menu.

Menu items (1st level) Menu items (2nd level)

Program AE  p.68

White Balance  p.70

Camera Functions Setup

Flash p.74

Auxiliary Line  p.72

Record Functions Setup Self Timer p.77

Output Functions Setup Component Output  p.109

LCD/EVF Adjust  p.60

LCD/EVF Setup

EVF Display  p.60

Date Set  p.23

Date Setup

Date Mode  p.61

Beep  p.60

Power Save  p.60

Record LED  p.60

Initial Setup

Language  p.60

Demo Mode  p.60



See

Reset  p.60

Various Recording Techniques

 How to use the LCD/EVF setup and initial setup

Menu items Explanation of functions

LCD Brightness

LCD/EVF Adjust*

EVF Display

LCD/EVF Setup

Beep

Power Save

Record LED p.75 On

Initial Setup

Language You can select the display language. English

Demo Mode p.61 Auto

Reset Returns all menu settings to default. –

EVF Brightness

Color Level

If set to “On”, images always appear in the viewfinder regardless of the orientation of the LCD monitor.

Select “Off” to turn off the beeps that sound when any button is pressed.

When set to “On”, the camcorder power will automatically turn off if it is left idle for approx. five minutes during recording pause mode. When set to “Off”, the camcorder does not turn off automatically except while in sleep mode.

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.

Adjusts the color density of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

Initial Value

–

Auto

Off

* The viewfinder is always On while “LCD/EVF Adjust” is being set regardless of the

setting of “EVF Display”.

Setting the Date and Time

See “Setting the date and time” (p.23) for setting procedures.

Note

The camcorder is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the date and time in memory. If the built-in battery is depleted, the date and time will need to be reset. Periodically (once every six months) recharge the internal battery by connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet or attaching a charged battery pack to the camcorder while leaving the camcorder turned off for 24 hours.

Various Recording Techniques

Changing the date format

Press MENU.

Select “Date Setup” “Date Mode” one of the date formats

Press the confirmation button, the

n press

to exit the setup.

Press MENU.

Select “Initial Setup” “Demo Mode” one of the following settings:

Press the confirmation button.

You can change the date format to “D/M/Y” or “Y/M/D”. (Selecting “D/M/Y” will change the clock to 24 hour style.)

 About the demonstration function

At time of purchase of this camcorder, this function is set to “Auto”.

A demonstration starts automatically when you connect the AC adapter/ charger to the camcorder as a power source and leave the camcorder idle for more than approx. ten minutes, after turning on the power and set the camcorder to:

• HDD (DZ-BD7HA), or

• the medium (BD/DVD or SD memory card) which is not inserted in the camcorder.

To cancel the demonstration, press any one of the camcorder buttons.

Changing the demo mode setting or watching the demonstration now

Auto: See above. Off: Turns off the demonstration function. Start: The demonstration will start right away. If you cancel the

demonstration, the prior setting will be restored (“AUTO” or “OFF”).

Notes

• If a battery pack is connected to the camcorder as a power source, the demonstration will not begin even if “Demo Mode” is set to “Auto”.

• The demonstration function does not work when the camcorder is connected to a PC.

Various Recording Techniques

Magnified Recording (Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom)

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During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “Digital Zoom” a digital zoom option

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then press

to end

the menu.

The zoom lever allows you to choose a range of magnifications from wideangle to telephoto zooming. Optical zooming up to ten times is the maximum telephoto magnification. When using a card (recording stills), only optical zoom works.

40x

When the optical zoom exceeds ten magnifications, the digital zoom starts working automatically. The maximum telephoto zoom value is 40x magnification. The zoom bar appears as follows.

Digital range

Maximum

Current zoom position

optical zoom

W:Wide-angle (Recording over

a wide range)

T:Telephoto (Magnifies

recording)

Maximum zoom values will depend on the “Digital Zoom” settings in the Menu as follows.

Digital zoom options

Off

500x

The maximum telephoto zoom is 500x magnification. The zoom bar appears as follows.

Digital range

Maximum

Current zoom position

optical zoom

Setting the digital zoom

When the zoom is used, the following optical zoom bar appears in the LCD monitor.

Maximum

Current zoom position

optical zoom

• The “Digital Zoom” setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

Various Recording Techniques

Hint

Recording at Close Range (Macro Recording)

During recording pause or recording, point the camcorder at the subject and push the zoom lever towar

d the W side until the wide-angle is maximized.

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You can also use the remote control for changing the maximum digital value. Each press of DIGITAL ZOOM switches the “Digital Zoom” setting as follows;

“

Off” → “40x” → “500x”

Notes

• When operating the zoom lever, the focus may blur for a moment.

• When digital zoom is added, the image quality will become coarser.

• When using a card (recording stills), the digital zoom cannot be set.

When you record a small subject at close range, you can bring the lens surface as close as approx. 0.8 inch (2 cm) to the subject. This will allow you to enlarge the subject to cover the entire screen.

Recording at close range

• Recording up close may require more lighting. If the screen is dark, direct a light source at the subject.

Note

Although the zoom can be used, the focus may become blurred depending on the distance to the subject.

Various Recording Techniques

Using the SeparatelySold Lenses to Increase the WideAngle or Telephoto Effect

Remove the lens cap from the conversion lens and attach the conversion lens to the camcorder

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Notes

• If you attach the DZ-TL43 conversion lens, the focusing range at the T (telephoto) side will be from approx. 9.84 feet (3 m) to infinity.

• When the tele-conversion lens or

Use the tele-conversion lens (DZTL43 (separately-sold) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wideconversion lens DZ-WL43 (separately-sold) to increase the wide-angle effect. If you choose another model, make sure the filter diameter is 43mm and the screw pitch 0.75mm.

Attaching the separately sold lenses

Conversion lens

wide-conversion lens is used, the white balance may not function depending on recording conditions. (Normally, the white balance will be automatically adjusted.) In this event, adjust the white balance manually (p.71).

• When you zoom while the conversion lens is attached, the four corners of the screen may become a little dark or scratchy at the W (Wide) side. (The four corners may not be evenly dark.)

• When changing lenses, be careful not to drop the camcorder.

• Attaching a conversion lens will prevent you from using the flash. Turn the “Flash” setting to “Off” (p.74).

• Some commercially sold conversion lens may not be compatible with this camcorder.

Various Recording Techniques

Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

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During recording pause or recording, press

Push the zoom lever toward the T (telephoto) side to magnify the subject.

Adjust the focus by pressing &/ %.

If it is difficult to adjust the focus automatically, you can adjust it manually (Manual Focus). (See also “Difficult auto focus conditions” (p.66).)

Focusing range

• T (telephoto) side:

Approx. 3.2 feet (1 m) from the lens surface to infinity.

• W (wide-angle) side: Approx. 13/16″ (2 cm) from the lens surface to infinity.

How to focus manually

FOCUS

The Focus icon appears in the LCD monitor.

Manual focus icon

• Focusing switches between Manual Focus and Auto Focus each time the FOCUS button is pressed. The icon is displayed only during manual focusing.

• When the power is turned off, the camcorder returns to auto focus.

• To manually adjust the focus, always magnify the subject as in step 2. When the focus is adjusted for wide-angle zooming, the focus may become blurred if you switch to telephoto zooming.

Hint

If you wish to adjust exposure while focusing manually, press EXPOSURE. The exposure bar lights in orange. To return to manual focusing, press FOCUS.

Various Recording Techniques

Difficult auto focus

Adjusting the exposure

manually

Adjusting the

Brightness of the

Image (Exposure)

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conditions

Subjects are not in the center of the frame

Subjects that are both near and far

Normally, the exposure is automatically adjusted. However, depending on the recording conditions, the exposure can be adjusted manually.

Subjects lit by a neon sign or spot light which glares or emits strong light

Subjects moving rapidly

Subjects behind glass covered with water droplets or dirt

Subjects with minimal variation in brightness such as a white wall

Dark subjects Night views

Various Recording Techniques

During recording pause or recording, press

Adjust the exposure by pressing &/ %.

Compensating for Backlight (Backlight Compensation)

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EXPOSURE

The exposure bar appears in the LCD monitor.

When the subject is lit from the rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.

Exposure Bar

• Each time you press

EXPOSURE, exposure adjustment switches between manual adjustment and automatic adjustment. The exposure bar appears only during manual adjustment.

• When the power is turned off, exposure adjustment returns to automatic adjustment.

Hint

If you wish to adjust focus manually while adjusting exposure, press FOCUS. The

Compensating for backlight

manual focus icon lights in orange. To return to exposure adjustment,

press EXPOSURE.

Various Recording Techniques

During recording pause or recording, press

Selecting a Recording Mode to Match the Conditions (Program AE)

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BLC

The backlight compensation icon appears in the LCD monitor.

The camcorder automatically gauges the subject and surrounding conditions and determines the optimal settings for recording (during

Backlight compensation icon

• Each time you press BLC, the

backlight setting turns On or Off. The backlight compensation icon appears only when this function is On.

• When the power is turned off, the backlight compensation setting returns to Off.

Auto). However, you can also select a recording mode that better suits the situation for even clearer images.

Recording mode

Auto (No icon appears.)

Portrait

Makes the subject, such as a person or pet, stand out from a

blurred background.

Spotlight

Prevents overexposure of the subject in strong light, such as

at a wedding or on stage.

Sand&Snow

Prevents underexposure of the

subject in very bright conditions, such as at the beach or on a ski slope.

Low Light

Allows you to record in dark

places with limited light. You can use the LCD monitor as a light source to record the scene by turning the LCD monitor 180° (Assist Light).

Various Recording Techniques

Selecting a recording

During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “Program AE” a recording mode

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

Recording Dark Subjects Using the LCD Monitor Light (Assist Light)

Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the left column to select “Low Light” for recording mode in step 2.

Rotate the LCD monitor 180° so that it faces the same direction as the lens.

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mode

The selected recording mode (other than Auto) appears in the LCD monitor (p.42).

• The recording mode is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

You can use the LCD monitor as a light source which allows you to record a subject up to 3.2 feet (1 m) away even in a dark place. To check images, use the viewfinder (p.20).

Note

When recording in dark places, after-images may appear if the subject is moving or if camera shake occurs. Use a tripod for best results.

The LCD monitor will light white.

Note

Moving subjects or camera shake may cause after-images to appear. Use a tripod for best results.

Various Recording Techniques

Adjusting the Color (White Balance)

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During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “White Balance” a white balance mode

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

Light is required when recording subjects. While the naked eye perceives colors as they are, images recorded by a camera may appear redder or bluer than they actually are. To record white colored subjects as white images, adjust the white balance. The camcorder normally adjusts the color automatically (during Auto). Change the white balance setting according to the recording conditions.

White balance mode

Selecting a white balance mode

The selected white balance mode (other than Auto) will appear on the screen (p.42).

• The white balance mode is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

Auto (No icon appears.)

Set

When recording sunsets and

sunrises, recording in shade, and recording a stage lit with a spot light, you can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation.

Outdoors

To record in fine weather.

Indoor 1

To record under incandescent

light, halogen light or soft fluorescent light.

Indoor 2

To record under bright

fluorescent light

Note

Do not block the infrared sensor with your hand or other things to obtain a good cast for your recording.

Infrared sensor

Various Recording Techniques

 Setting the white

Point the camcorder at the white object so that it fills the screen.

During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “White Balance” “Set”

Press the confirmation button.

Press the confirmation button again, and continue holding the button down until

stops flashing and

lights steadily.

Press  to end, or to redo, repeat step 5.

balance manually (Set)

Prepare a white object such a thick sheet of white paper that is not translucent.

Thick white paper

• The white balance setting selected in “Set” is retained in memory until the setting is changed again.

• In order to accurately adjust the color, readjust the settings in “Set” each time the recording conditions change. If the power is turned off while white balance is in “Set” mode, “ ” flashes in the LCD monitor the next time the power is turned on to remind you. As the previous setting is retained in memory, redo the settings if needed.

“ ” flashes in the LCD monitor.

“”

The white balance setting is complete.

Notes

• It may be difficult to perform this setting in dark places. Also if the zoom bar is positioned in the digital range (p.62), you may not be able to set the white balance. If white balance settings cannot be accomplished, “ ” will continue to flash. Return the zoom to the optical range and redo the settings in a bright environment.

• If the “Set” settings are not completed within a few moments, the camcorder returns to recording pause mode and “ ” flashes in the LCD monitor. Redo the settings from step 1.

Various Recording Techniques

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “EIS” “On”/“Off”

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

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Displaying Recording Guidelines (Auxiliary Line)

During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “Auxiliary Line” “On”/“Off”

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

CARD

We recommend you stabilize the camcorder using both hands and

EIS corrects for fuzziness in an image when you zoom in on a subject.

We recommend turning EIS Off when you position the camcorder on a table or use a tripod when recording.

Turning EIS Off/On

When the function is turned On, “ ” appears in the LCD monitor (p.42).

support your arms against your body when recording.

• EIS may not function correctly when a tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens is used.

• When using a card (recording stills), EIS cannot be set.

• Subjects may be distorted or blur while EIS is On due to the nature of the image sensor (CMOS sensor), which is not a malfunction. Also refer to “Troubleshooting” (p.140).

• EIS is retained in memory

Notes

• When EIS is active, there will be

• Even if EIS is turned On, the

even when the power is turned off.

• If “Off” is selected, be sure to return the setting to “On” afterwards, if you do not normally use a tripod, etc.

a slight divergence between the actual camera movement and the on-screen movement.

camera movement may not be corrected if the movement is too excessive.

You can display recording guidelines to help compose your shots.

Turning recording guidelines On/Off

When “On” is selected, vertical and horizontal guidelines appear in the LCD monitor.

Various Recording Techniques

Reducing Wind Noise During Recording

During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “MIC. Filter” “On”/“Off”

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

Restoring all the Recording Settings to Default (Full Auto)

During recording pause or recording, press

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

CARD

When recording sound from the builtin microphone, you can reduce wind noise in the recording when the MIC. filter is On. Lower frequencies noise is eliminated and the target sound becomes clearer.

Turning the MIC. filter On/Off

You can reset the following manually adjusted recording settings to their defaults with the press of a single button.

Function Default See

Focus Auto p.65 Exposure Auto p.66 BLC (Backlight) Off p.67 Program AE

(recording mode) White Balance Auto p.70 EIS (Electronic

Image Stabilizer) MIC. Filter Off p.73

Auto p.68

On p.72

When the function is turned On, “ ” appears in the LCD monitor (p.42).

• The MIC. filter setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

• If you set this function to “On”, it is recommended to set the function to “Off” after recording before turning off the power unless you always intend to use this function.

Note

The MIC. filter does not work if you are using an external microphone (p.78).

Setting the recording settings to full auto

FULL AUTO

“FULL AUTO” appears in the LCD monitor for a while and the settings are reset to their default settings.

Various Recording Techniques

Using the Flash

During recording pause, press

Select “Camera Functions Setup” “Flash” a flash mode

CARD

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

As shutter speed will slow down when still photos are recorded in dim lighting, camera shake may easily occur. We recommend you use a flash in this case. Normally, the flash fires automatically depending on the recording conditions (during Auto). You can also set the flash to On (always fires) or Off (does not fire).

Flash mode

• To check where the flash icon appears in the LCD monitor, see (p.42).

• The flash setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

• If “Off” or “On” is selected, and you do not plan to record with that flash mode all the time, we recommend you return the setting to “Auto” after recording and before turning off the power.

Auto

The flash fires only when necessary. When the flash is needed, “ ” appears in the LCD monitor when you press PHOTO halfway, and then the flash fires when you press PHOTO all the way.

“ ” is displayed in the LCD monitor all the time. The flash always fires when you fully press PHOTO.

Off

“ ” is always displayed in the LCD monitor and the flash will not fire.

Hints

• There may be cases when the recorded pictures are out-offocus in dark places even if the flash is used. We recommend you shine a light on the subject for recording in dark places.

• “ ” flashes in the LCD monitor while the flash is recharging and the flash will not fire.

• When recording stills up close, set “Flash” setting to “Off”. If the subject is too close, image smearing may occur.

Selecting a flash mode

Notes

• When a conversion lens is attached, the flash cannot be used. Adjust the “Flash” setting to “Off”.

Various Recording Techniques

• Although the flash range differs

Turning Off the Recording Indicator Beneath the Lens

During recording pause, press

Select “Initial Setup” “Record LED” “Off”/”On”

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

according to the subject, as a reference, its range is about 3.2–

8.2 feet (1–2.5 m) in dark places.

• Although the amount of light emitted will automatically be adjusted at time of emission, the flash may not be sufficiently adjusted if the distance to the subject is too distant or too near.

• In bright or backlit conditions, it may be difficult to derive the full effect of the flash.

The recording indicator beneath the lens lights red while recording to indicate that you are recording.

You can turn the indicator off when recording through reflective objects such as glass or a fish tank, etc., so its reflection is not recorded.

• When recording consecutive shots using the flash, the flash may not fire or the amount of light emitted may not be sufficiently adjusted. After using the flash to record, it is recommended that you wait for a while and then press PHOTO to record again.

• Do not emit the flash close up in front of a person’s eyes. Doing so may cause eyesight damage. Particularly when recording infants using the flash, record at a distance greater than 3.2 feet (1 m) away.

• Do not fire the flash at the driver/ rider of a moving vehicle or

Turning Off/On the recording indicator

• The recording indicator setting is not displayed in the onscreen information.

• Even if the recording indicator is set to “Off”, it will still light while the self-timer is counting down (p.77).

bicycle, etc. Doing so will temporary blind the driver and may result in accident.

• Do not use the flash in locations where flammable or combustible gas is present. Doing so may cause the gas to ignite or explode.

Various Recording Techniques

Changing the Movie Quality

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

During recording pause, press

Select “Record Functions Setup” “HD Video Mode” (When HDD or BD)/”SD Video Mode” (When DVD)

a movie quality option

Select “Record Functions Setup” “HD Video Mode” (When BD)/”SD Video Mode” (Wh

en DVD)

a movie quality option

DVD Movie Quality (SD Video Mode) and Recording Time

You can change the movie recording quality to make high quality recordings or lower the quality to record over longer periods of time.

HD: High Definition SD: Standard Definition

HDD Movie Quality

SD Video Mode

SX*

SF FINE Approx. 30 mins.

*1 Of one side of a disc if a double-sided

disc is used.

*2 In high temperature environments,

the image quality may be degraded to an SF equivalent.

Explana-

tion

XTRA Approx. 20 mins.

Recording

time*

(HD Video Mode) and

Switching Movie Quality

Recording Time (DZ-BD7HA)

HD Video Mode

HX* High Approx. 4 hrs.

HF STD Approx. 5 hrs.

* In high temperature environments, the

image quality may be degraded to an HF equivalent.

Explana-

tion

Extended recording

Recording time

Approx. 8 hrs.

BD Movie Quality (HD Video Mode) and

DZ-BD7HA

DZ-BD70A

Recording Time

HD Video Mode

HX*

HF STD Approx. 80 mins.

*1 Of one side of a disc if a double-sided

disc is used.

*2 In high temperature environments,

the image quality may be degraded to an HF equivalent.

Explana-

Extended

recording

Recording

tion

High Approx. 60 mins.

Approx. 120 mins.

time*

Various Recording Techniques

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to end.

Using the Self-Timer

During still picture recording pause, press

Select “Record Functions Setup” “Self Timer” “On”

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then

to exit the

menu.

Press

halfway to adjust the

focus, then press it all the way down.



CARD

The selected movie quality will be displayed in the LCD monitor (p.42).

• The movie quality setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off.

• When a BD is loaded in the camcorder, and the BD is replaced with another BD, the movie quality setting will not change.

• When a DVD is loaded in the camcorder, and the DVD is replaced with another DVD or a double-sided DVD is reversed, the movie quality setting will not change.

You can use the self-timer to record still photos.

The self-timer is set and “<10” appears in the LCD monitor

(p.42)

• When a DVD is replaced with a BD, the movie quality will be changed to the most recent BD setting (and vice versa).

PHOTO

A countdown starts. In the LCD monitor, the countdown is shown as follows: “ …. The photo will be recorded about 10 seconds later. During countdown, the recording indicator on the lens side also flashes.

• To cancel the countdown and

return to “ PHOTO or

• The self-timer operates every

time PHOTO is fully pressed and will not be set to “Off” until the following is conducted:

10”, press

10”, “<9”,

– Set the self-timer to “Off” in

the menu. – Turn off the power. – Switch to movie recording.

Various Recording Techniques

Using an External Microphone

HDD

BD-R

RAM

-RW (VR) R

-RW (VF)

BD-RE

You can obtain clearer recording sounds by connecting a commercially sold external microphone to the camcorder’s MIC connector.

Note

When connecting a microphone, open the cover as in the “Correct” example.

Correct

To MIC jack

Incorrect

• Only microphones with plug-in power can be used.

• Non plug-in power microphones are unusable.

• Before recording, be sure to switch on the external microphone.

• When the external microphone is connected, the internal microphone does not operate.

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

HDD

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

This camcorder allows you to choose from four options when dubbing images recorded on HDD to a BD/DVD.

Dubbing options

•“New”

Among the scenes recorded to the HDD, scenes which have not yet been dubbed to BD/DVD are dubbed in order from the first scene.

•“Date”

Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD on the same date to a BD/DVD, beginning with the first scene.

•“All”

Time required for dubbing

Required time estimates for dubbing scenes approx. 60 minutes long are as follows:

Disc type

HD/SD Video Mode

SX/SF

BD DVD

Approx. 30

mins.

Approx. 22

mins.

Approx. 15

mins.

—

Approx. 120

—

mins.

Dubs all scenes recorded on the HDD to a BD/DVD, beginning with the first scene.

• “Select”

You can select your favorite scenes from all those recorded on the HDD, for dubbing.

Discs and picture quality for dubbing

• Dubbing to a BD disc

You can dub scenes in the original recorded quality.

• Dubbing to a DVD disc

• HD quality is converted to SD quality before dubbing of scenes.

• The quality mode can be selected

When the dubbing is not completed on one disc

If the data cannot be stored into a single BD/DVD, dubbing can be conducted in one of the two following ways.

• With auto divide

The scene capacity is automatically calculated and dubbed as much as possible into a single disc. This means that the disc may end with only part of the scene dubbed.

When dubbing to BD with HX Video Mode

Scene 1 Scene 2

50 mins.

10 mins.

50 mins.

when dubbing.

Disc 1

Disc 2

10 minutes will remain.

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

After dubbing to one disc, follow the screen message to continue dubbing the remaining scenes or time on the next disc. The screen message to continue dubbing on the next disc will reappear, until dubbing is complete.

• No auto divide

The maximum number of scenes for one disc will be dubbed.

HDD/BD/DVD/Card" (p.169).

z In “No auto divide” mode, dubbing

will not be possible if the length of a scene or scenes to be dubbed exceeds the storage capacity for a single BD/DVD. Switch the mode to “With auto divide”, or divide the scene (p.99) before dubbing.

When dubbing to a BD with HX VIDEO Mode

Scene 1 Scene 2

50 mins. 60 mins.

Hints for dubbing

z The maximum number of scenes

that can be dubbed will vary depending on the BD/DVD used (p.170).

z Dub marks “ ” appear for the

thumbnails of the scenes which have already been dubbed.

Disc 1

10 minutes will remain.

Disc 2

Before you begin

z Prepare a recordable disc (p.30). z Be sure to use the AC adapter/

charger to power the camcorder during dubbing. Dubbing is not possible with a battery connected.

z If power is turned off and dubbing

is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will not be possible.

z During a single dubbing, dubbing

to both BD and DVD discs is not possible. To dub to multiple discs, prepare either multiple BD or multiple DVD discs.

z For details on the recording time

for a scene that can be dubbed on one disc, see "Storage capacity of

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

About the playlist (p.94) for dubbing

z With this camcorder, the scenes on

the HDD will be dubbed to a BD/ DVD in the order they are displayed on HDD Disc Navigation screen. To dub the scenes in a different order, create a playlist in which the scenes are registered in the desired order of dubbing (p.95), and then execute dubbing.

z If you combine scenes with

different recording dates on a playlist, and dub the combined scene to a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, the scenes will be dubbed separately for each date. However, if a combined scene is subsequently divided, the scenes may not be dubbed separately for each date.

About edited scenes such as divided

(p.99)

, combined

(p.100)

, and faded

(p.101)

z If you divide a scene using the

“Edit” function, and then dub both the divided scenes to a DVD, the scene will be dubbed as one scene, without the division.

z If you dub scenes combined using

the “Edit” function to a DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R, the two scenes immediately before the combination (sometimes more than two scenes) will be dubbed.

z The fade effect on edited scenes on

the HDD will not be reflected in the scenes if they are dubbed on a BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/ DVD-R.

Notes on dubbing

z A BD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R

dubbed on this camcorder will not be automatically finalized. To play it back on a BD/DVD player/ recorder, be sure to finalize it on this camcorder first.

z The time shown during dubbing is

approximate. If the number of scenes on the HDD is too large, or the temperature of the camcorder becomes too high, the required recording time may be longer than the time indicated on the screen.

z Please note that Hitachi will not

accept any responsibility for compensation for loss of data, or direct or indirect damage if dubbing is not performed normally due to a fault in this camcorder.

z We recommend first confirming

that the dubbed disc can be played back normally before deleting scenes on the HDD dubbed.

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

First Dubbing (“New”)

Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37).

Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).

Press

Select “New”, then press the confirmation button.

Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the confirmation button.

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.33).

Select “With auto divide” or “No auto divide”, then press the confirmation button.

Select “Execute“, then press the confirmation button.

When another disc is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen requesting another blank disc appea

rs. Replace a disc with a new

one.

After the dubbing is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you delete the dubbed scenes ap

pears.

Remove the disc.

This option allows you to dub scenes which were recorded to the HDD and have not yet been dubbed to BD/DVD.

• If a DVD is loaded, specify the Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).

• If more than one disc is needed, go to step 7.

• If one disc is sufficient, then go to step 8.

The confirmation screen appears.

Dubbing starts.

• Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source.

DUBBING

The dubbing menu appears.

Dubbing Menu

New Date

Dubbing the scene which isn't dubbed in HDD.

ENTER

EXIT

All

Select

• If you wish to erase the dubbed scenes, select “Yes”.

• If you wish to leave them on the HDD, select “No”.

• Or press  to end.

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

This option allows you to collectively dub all scenes recorded on the HDD on the same day.

Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the Same Day (“Date”)

Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37).

• Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source.

Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).

Press

DUBBING

The Dubbing Menu appears.

Hints

• You can also display the Dubbing Menu from the Disc Navigation screen. Press DISC NAVIGATION, press MENU, select “Scene” “Dubbing” “Dubbing Menu”, and then press the confirmation button.

• If you want to use “New” dubbing for a dubbed scene, clear the dub marks (p.87).

• If you wish to quit dubbing while dubbing, press

.

The confirmation message appears. Select “Yes” and press the confirmation button to quit dubbing.

Select “Date”, then press the confirmation button.

The “Select Date” screen appears.

Select a date for dubbing, then press the confirmation button.

Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the confirmation button.

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.33).

• If a DVD is loaded, specify the Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).

• If more than one disc is needed, go to step 8.

• If one disc is sufficient, then go to step 9.

Select “With auto divide” or “No auto divide”, then press the confirmation button.

The confirmation screen appears.

Select “Execute“, then press the confirmation button.

Dubbing starts.

When another disc is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen requesting another blank disc appea

rs. Replace a disc with a new

one.

Total Scenes

001 9/ 1 / 2007

9/ 4 / 2007

9/12 / 2007 10/11 / 2007 11/ 1 / 2007

15min25sec

003 1

1hour55min37sec004 3

55min36sec

005 12 006 38

5min27sec

32min45sec

002 10

1hour 1min 6sec

RETURNENTER

9/ 3 / 2007

Select Date

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

After the dubbing is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you delete the dubbed scenes ap

pears.

Remove the disc.

Dubbing All Scenes Recorded on the HDD (“All”)

Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37).

Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).

Press

Select “All”, then press the confirmation button.

Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the confirmation button.

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.33).

Select “With auto divide” or “No auto divide”, then press the confirmation button.

• If you wish to erase the dubbed scenes, select “Yes”.

• If you wish to leave them on the HDD, select “No”.

You can dub all scenes recorded on the HDD from the beginning in sequence.

• Or press  to end.

Hints

• If you wish to quit dubbing while dubbing, press The confirmation message appears. Select “Yes” and press the confirmation button to quit dubbing.

.

• Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source.

DUBBING

The Dubbing Menu appears.

The “Dubbing(All)” screen appears.

• If a DVD is loaded, specify the Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).

• If more than one disc is needed, go to step 7.

• If one disc is sufficient, then go to step 8.

The confirmation screen appears.

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

You can select your favorite scenes from all those recorded on the HDD, for dubbing.

Select “Execute“, then press the confirmation button.

Dubbing starts.

When another disc is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen requesting another blank disc appea

rs. Replace a disc with a new

one.

After the dubbing is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you delete the dubbed scenes ap

pears.

• If you wish to erase the dubbed scenes, select “Yes”.

• If you wish to leave them on the HDD, select “No”.

Remove the disc.

• Or press  to end.

Hints

• If you wish to quit dubbing while dubbing, press

.

The confirmation message appears. Select “Yes” and press the confirmation button to quit dubbing.

Dubbing Scenes Selected (“Select”)

Connect the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder (p.37).

• Dubbing is not possible if a battery pack is used as a power source.

Turn the power switch to “MODE” until the HDD indicator lights (p.25).

Press

DUBBING

The Dubbing Menu appears.

Select “Select”, then press the confirmation button.

Select “BD” or “DVD”, then press the confirmation button.

Choose a disc for dubbing and insert it into the camcorder (p.33).

• If a DVD is loaded, specify the Video Mode (“SX” or “SF”).

Select “With auto divide” or “No auto divide”, then press the confirmation button.

The confirmation screen appears.

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

Select a scene for dubbing by pressing

, then press the

confirmation button.

Select “Execute“, then press the confirmation button.

When another disc is needed to continue dubbing, a message screen requesting another blank disc appea

rs. Replace a disc with a new

one.

After the dubbing is complete, the confirmation screen whether or not you delete the dubbed scenes ap

pears.

Remove the disc.

SELECT

Dubbing(Select)

All Scenes

10/ 1/2007

ENTER RETURN

10:10:10AM HX

SEL

SELECT

1hour 3min 30sec

0010/0027

Hints

• If you wish to quit dubbing

.

Dubbing starts.

while dubbing, press The confirmation message appears. Select “Yes” and press the confirmation button to quit dubbing.

• If you wish to erase the dubbed scenes, select “Yes”.

• If you wish to leave them on the HDD, select “No”.

• Or press  to end.

Dubbing on BD/DVD (DZ-BD7HA)

You can display all scenes recorded on the HDD according to their dubbed status.

Category Settings

“All”

All scenes will be displayed in chronological order of recording regardless of whether they have been dubbed or not.

“Dubbed”

Only scenes with the “ ” dub mark will be displayed in chronological order of recording.

“Un Dubbed”

Only scenes without the “ ” dub mark will be displayed in chronological order of recording.

To set “Category”

You can use “New” dubbing again by clearing the dub mark “ ”.

Displaying only Dubbed or Not Dubbed Scenes (Category)

Press

DISC NAVIGATION

, then

press

Select “Others” “Category”

a Category option

Press the confirmation button, then press

to end.

• The Category setting will return to “All” if you exit the DISC NAVIGATION screen.

Clearing the dub marks on Thumbnails (MARK OFF)

Press

DISC NAVIGATION

Choose a scene for which you want to clear the dub mark, then press

SELECT

, then press

•You can also choose multiple scenes (p.49).

Select “Scene” “Dubbing”

“Mark Off”, then press the confirmation button.

• The confirmation screen appears.

Select “YES”, then press the

confirmation button.

Press  to end.

RETURN

Mark Off

Cancel dubbed mark?

ENTER

YES NO

CHECK SCENE

Editing

By using the DISC NAVIGATION and MENU buttons, you can also edit recorded scenes. The following edit functions are available on the camcorder.

Convenient playback

The following are the functions that enable you to play back the scenes as if they were edited without changing the original data.

z Date (p.93)

You can play back scenes by specifying the desired recording date. The scenes are played sequentially from the earliest one of the date.

z Playlist (p.94)

z Information Display (p.103)

You can choose a scene and check its recording date and time, image quality (for movie), length (for movie), and settings.

z Lock (p.102)

To avoid accidental deletion, you can choose stills and lock them. (You can also select all stills and lock them all.)

z Format (p.102)

You can erase all data from the selected medium.

You can create a playlist by gathering your favorite scenes to play back. You can also delete or add scenes on the created playlist.

z Fade (p.101)

You can add fading to the beginning or ending of a scene. You can select from three types of fading effects.

Editing the original data

z Deleting scenes (p.99) z Dividing a movie (p.99) z Combing multiple movies

(p.100)

Other editing

z Go To (p.102)

You can jump to the first or last scene among all scenes on the selected medium.

Editing

Menu Items for the Disc Navigation

Function

HDD

BD DVD

Card

Contents Page

-RE

-R

-RAM

-RW (VR mode)

-RW (VF mode)

-R

After pressing

Editing zz zz

Scene lock z

Information display

Creating a playlist

on the disc navigation screen, you can use following functions.

zzzzzzzz

zz zz

You can delete unnecessary

scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene.

You can lock any scene so that it will not be deleted by mistake.

You can display information on one scene or multiple scenes, such as image quality, recording time, etc.

You can create an original movie by changing the playback order of scenes.

p.99

p.102

p.103

p.95

Initialization zz zzz z

Protection zz zz

Unprotection zz zz

Remaining display (Capacity)

Finalization zz

Unfinalization z

zzzzzzzz

You can delete all data recorded on the HDD/BD/ DVD/Card.

You can protect the HDD or a disc to prevent deletion or editing by mistake.

You can cancel the protection.

The remaining recordable movie time or number of recordable stills is displayed.

You can use this camcorder to finalize any BD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc recorded on it so that the disc can be viewed on another compatible BD/DVD player or device.

You can unfinalize a DVDRW (VF mode) that was finalized on this camcorder so that additional videos can be recorded on the disc.

p.104

p.105

p.106

p.113

p.114

Editing

Function

HDD

BD DVD

Card

Contents Page

-RE

-R

-RAM

-RW (VR mode)

-RW (VF mode)

-R

Repeat play zzzzzzz

Slide show z

You can play back scenes repeatedly.

You can play back stills in succession.

*1 Only deletion is possible *2 Additional recording can be made on a finalized DVD-RW (VR mode).

p.56

p.55

Editing

 Menu flows for the disc navigation

After pressing

on the disc navigation screen, the menu screen appears. The menu varies depending on the medium as shown below. To operate the menu, use

&/%/(/'

. See "How to Operate the Menu" (p.57).

z When using HDD (DZ-BD7HA)/BD-RE/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR mode)

Scene Edit Delete

(p.99)

Divide

(p.99)

Combine

(p.100)

Fade

(p.101)

Create Playlist*

(p.95)

Move*

Dubbing

(p.79)

(HDD only)

Dubbing Menu

Mark Off

(p.87)

Detail

(p.103)

Go To

(p.102)

Top

End

Select

(p.49)

Start → Current

Current

→

End

All

Date/Playlist Select

All Scenes

Date

(p.93)

Playlist

(p.96)

*1 This menu item does not appear while

playlist is displayed.

*2 This menu item appears only while

playlist is displayed.

HDD Setting/ Disc Setting (BD/DVD)

Finalize Disc

(p.111)

(DVD-RW only)

Format HDD/Disc

(p.104)

Protect HDD/Disc

(p.105)

Unprotect HDD/Disc

(p.105)

Capacity

(p.106)

Update Control Info.

(p.144)

Full Format

(p.155)

(HDD only)

Others Repeat Play

(p.56)

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Hitachi DZ-BD70A, DZ-BD7HA User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

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