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DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A

DZ-MV730A

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

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

DVDCAM PC Software Support Center

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

Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference. Be sure to read page 181 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. The illustrations of DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are shown only on the front cover of this instruction manual. The method for operating the DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A is the same as that for DZ-GX20A.

QR35602 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2005 Printed in Japan OG-H(I)

HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

Printed on recycled paper

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Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feat ure unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER (DZ-ACS2).

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, copyright law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is

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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.

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 ca n 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 dif ferent 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®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel

, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

IBM

and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of Internation al Business Machines Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual company. SD logo is a trademark.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

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have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with

a sharp object.

• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear

soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

• Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:

• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total

number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.

• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/

recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas , or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.

Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:

• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The

viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.

Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:

• This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision mach ine. Take great care that you do not strike it

against a hard object or let it fall.

• When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD

video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recor der or AC adapter/charger could cause

malfunctions or defects.

No water or oil!

• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric

shock, malfunctions or defects.

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Heat on surface of product:

• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be sligh tly

warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Screen on connected TV:

• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which

the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or

under 32ºF (0ºC) will result in abnormal recording/playback.

• Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does

not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)).

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the

temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction

or a fire could occur.

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This

could cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:

• This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a

radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound. At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:

• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated

by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, whi ch would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the

air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder , which could cause it to operate abnormally.

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Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:

• Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block,

and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate no rmally. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:

• Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.

• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.

• If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.

Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in

temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge fr om a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle – condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on th e lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1 – 2 hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:

• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillan c e

camera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or

blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to damage the data:

− Remove battery

− Disconnect AC adapter/charger

− Plug or unplug PC connection cable

− Remove disc or card

− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe

vibrations or impact.

− Violently open or close the LCD monitor

If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 160).

CARD ACCESS indicator

ACCESS/PC indicator

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:

• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.

The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:

• Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 39).

• The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own

in order to protect its characteristics.)

Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.

Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off:

• Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being

powered could cause a fault.

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Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle o r trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave

the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place:

• Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is hi gh,

the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations:

• This could cause malfunctions.

Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:

• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.

The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:

• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

• Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normall y or

recorded contents cannot be pla yed back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, 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 DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card,

etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents.

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• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera /recorder using other digital/analog

media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is re stricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following six chapters.

• The section on “Setups” explains how to set

up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time.

• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder – recor ding of movie s, still ima ges, external input, and playback of recorded images.

• The section on “Advanced Techniques”

explains settings on this DVD video camera/ recorder for more advanced usage.

• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains

editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc.

• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains

the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the software included.

• “Subsidiary Information” incl ud e s an

introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting.

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 101).

We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need:

• A quick index for the information you use

most often (this page).

• A detailed table of contents directing you to

specific information quickly (see pages 12 –

14).

Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business.

Quick Index

Available Discs ................................................ 24

Recording Movie ............................................. 49

Playing Back.................................................... 58

Connecting to a TV.......................................... 77

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 107

Connecting to PC.......................................... 138

About This Manual

●Displays in this manual

Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

●Notation of cancel button

Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression “press the C button” will be used in this text.

●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.

●Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-GX20A are used for the explanation in this text.

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Introduction

●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 49, 58)

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.

Recorded scenes

If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p. 105)

You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape. You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (p. 124)

You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List).

Before editing

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After editing

●You can easily edit scenes, which

is quite difficult with tape (p. 83)

Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and c reate an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR or DVD recorder.

Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons

With a DVD, you can simply play it back on this DVD video camera/ recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder.

●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 147)

You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc.

Original DVD being created

Playback of DVD

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........4

Cautions When Using........................................5

Cautions When Storing......................................8

Suggestions and Restrictions............................8

Read This First ..................................................9

About This Manual.............................................9

Introduction......................................................10

Table of Contents ............................................12

Checking Provided Accessories ......................15

Names of Parts................................................ 16

Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc

(Video and Photo).........................................20

Try Recording and Playing Back using Card

(Photo) ..........................................................22

Discs and Cards ..............................................24

AVAILABLE DISCS.............................................24

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC .......................25

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE

USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER:....................................25

HANDLING DISCS..... .. ..................................... .. 26

DISC CLEANING.................................................26

AVAILABLE CARDS.................................... ........ 27

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card...................28

RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO).........28

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC.... 28

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD...29

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS ...... .. ... ..........30

Setups

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/

Recorder .......................................................31

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER.....................................................31

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP................. ... .. 32

ATTACHING LENS CAP...... ... ............................ 32

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

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CONTROL........................................................33

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL........................................................33

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN........................................................... 35

CLOSING LCD MONITOR ..................................36

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VIEWFINDER...................................................36

SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................ 37

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE

AND TIME......................................................... 38

Setting Up the Battery......................................39

CHARGING BATTERY. ..................................... .. 39

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER.....................................40

REMOVING BATTERY........................................40

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR......42

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..........................42

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER......................43

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On

and Off...........................................................44

Inserting and Removing Disc...........................45

INSERTING DISC................................................45

REMOVING DISC................................................47

Inserting and Removing Card..........................48

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie..............................................49

Recording Stills................................................51

On-Screen Information ....................................52

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING....................................................52

Zooming...........................................................56

MACRO RECORDING ........................................57

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT.......57

Playing Back....................................................58

PLAYING BACK ........................ ..........................58

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR

CARD................................................................59

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.......................59

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................59

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ..............................60

PLAYING BACK STILLS ................ .. ...................60

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........61

On-Screen Information Display........................62

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

PLAYBACK....................................................... 62

Checking Flow of Quick Menu.........................63

Camera Functions

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING

MOVIE: .............................................................65

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (DISC):. .. ... ..........................................66

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (CARD): .................... ..........................68

Disc Navigation Functions

FLOW OF QUICK MENU

(WITH DVD-RAM DISC):..................................70

FLOW OF QUICK MENU

(WITH DVD-R DISC): .................................... ... 71

FLOW OF QUICK MENU

(WITH CARD):... .. ... ..................................... .....71

Manually Focusing Subject..............................72

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING....................72

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure).....................................................74

Compensating for Backlight.............................74

Using External Microphone..............................75

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) ........76

Viewing on TV Screen......................................77

CONNECTING TO A TV......................................77

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 78

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player..................79

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC....... ... .............79

PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................79

Recording (Dubbing) Images ...........................80

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM

OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................... 80

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM

OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS .............................. 82

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON

OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................ 83

Advanced Techniques

Checking Flow of Normal Menu.......................84

Camera Functions

Setting Up Camera Functions..........................86

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH

THE SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)..............86

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT ........................................ .. ... 87

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)..........88

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE

STABILIZER (EIS)..... .................................... ... 90

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)................ 90

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING

RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............... ... .. ........90

Setting Up Record Functions ...........................91

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY

(VIDEO MODE) ................................................91

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

(16:9 MODE).....................................................92

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY)........................................................94

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

(INPUT SOURCE) ............................................94

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING

METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) ..............................95

SELF-TIMER .......................................................96

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT

ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)........................... 97

LCD/EVF Setup................................................98

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................... .............98

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER

(EVF BRIGHTNESS)........................................98

SETTING COLOR DENSITY

(COLOR LEVEL) ...................... ... .....................99

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

VIEWFINDER ...................................................99

Initial Settings.................................................100

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR

OFF (BEEP) . ..................................... ..............100

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......100

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED)..............................................101

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE)..................................................101

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO

DEFAULTS (RESET)......................................102

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation................................... 103

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION..................................................103

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN.........................................................105

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES ....................106

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER....................................................106

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION..................................................107

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC

NAVIGATION MENU ......................................108

Scene............................................................ 110

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ...........110

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE)................112

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

(EDIT – COMBINE).........................................113

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

(EDIT – MOVE)...............................................113

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY

(EFFECT – FADE)..........................................114

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT – SKIP) ............................. .. ............115

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL).............................. .116

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO

CARD (COPY) ............................................... .117

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ............118

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT)........................................................119

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL).........................................120

Program......................................................... 121

WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?....................................121

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ...........................121

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ................122

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)......122

Play List......................................................... 124

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.....................................124

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)..........124

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY

LIST (SWITCH)................................. .. ............125

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)..............125

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................126

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................127

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TOC

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU

FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 127

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU

FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU

FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 128

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)... 129

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ......130

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) .................... 130

Go To.............................................................131

TOP (END) ........................................................131

Disc or Card Management.............................132

INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD

(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................132

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

(PROTECT DISC)................. .. ... .. ...................1 33

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON

DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................1 33

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF

DVD-RAM DISC

(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......... ... .. ... ........134

FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)....135

Others............................................................136

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY).. ... .. ... ........136

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY).............................................136

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)...........................................................137

Connecting to PC

(DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A)

THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN

CONNECTING TO PC....................................138

Contents on Provided CD-ROM ....................140

Installing Software .........................................142

DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN ................142

INSTALLING SOFTWARE ................................143

Creating DVD Video from DVD-RAM Disc

Recorded on DVD Video Camera/

Recorder .....................................................147

Uninstalling Software.....................................149

Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/

Recorder by Connecting It to PC ................149

Introduction to Video Editing Software...........150

No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation –

Check the Following:...................................158

Trouble Messages .........................................160

Troubleshooting.............................................167

System Reset ................................................174

Major Specifications.......................................175

To Order in the United States........................178

To Order in the Canada.................................178

Index..............................................................179

Be sure to read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM.............................181

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Introduction to Optional Accessories.............151

Subsidiary Information

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................151

POWER SUPPLY.............................................. 151

Removing Disc from Its Package...................152

REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN

ROUND DVD HOLDER..................................152

REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE............153

Cleaning.........................................................153

Changing Setting of Demonstration...............154

Terminology................................................... 155

Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery (model DZ-BP14S):

For DZ-GX20A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.

DC power cord:

When powering the DVD video camera/ recorder from household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.

Lithium battery (model CR2032):

To power the remote control. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

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

Lens cap and lens cap string:

Attach the lens cap when not rec ording, to protect the lens.

Battery (model DZ-BP7S):

For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.

Power cable:

Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger.

AV/S input/output cable:

Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/ re c order on TV screen, or input or output video from/to another video device.

Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc:

To record videos (movies) on this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2):

Used to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge batter y.

Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W):

Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

Shoulder strap:

Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to hang it from shoulder.

Software CD-ROM:

Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

PC connection cable:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

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Names of Parts

23 451

(Inside the cover)

1 Light receiving sensor

(for DZ-GX20A only)

This sensor controls the amount of light to be emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not to block with hand, etc. during recording.

2 Flash (for DZ-GX20A only) (p. 76) 3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32) 4 Stereo microphone (p. 75) 5 Recording indicator (p. 101)

The red indicator will light during recording.

6 Infrared receiver (p. 34)

When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal.

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7 Optical 10× zoom lens

(for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only)

Optical 16× zoom lens

(for DZ-MV730A only)

(p. 56)

8 Lens hood (p. 57)

Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens.

78 9

SELECT

DISC

NAVIGATION

STOP/EXIT

1312

9 Zoom lever (p. 56)

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle.

10 Accessory shoe

For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only: The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.)

11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 149)

[for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only]

12 AV input/output jack (p. 77, 80) 13 External microphone jack (p. 75) 14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)

(p. 35)

Although the external appearances of DZ-

GX20A, DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A are

different, the method of operating both

models is identical. DZ-GX20A illustrations

are used in this manual.

15 16 172118

PHOTO

ACCESS/PC DISC EJECT

22 23 25 26

15 Viewfinder (p. 36)

16 Diopter control (p. 36)

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

17 ACCESS/PC indicator

(for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only)

ACCESS indicator

(for DZ-MV730A only)

(p. 7, 49, 51)

Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/ recorder is connected to PC.

18 PHOTO button (p. 51)

19 DISC EJECT button (p. 45)

Press down and release this button to open the disc guide.

20 Disc insertion block (p. 45)

21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 40)

Press this button when removing the battery.

22 Battery attachment platform (p. 40)

23 Record button (REC) (p. 49)

24 LOCK switch (p. 50)

It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the “O” position from accidentally moving to “N”.

25 Power switch (p. 44)

26 Hand strap (p. 31)

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28 29 30 31 32 33

DISC

NAVIGATION

SELECT

STOP/EXIT

QUICK

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

VOL.

BLC

DISPLAY

34 4036 37 38 3935

27 QUICK MENU button (p. 63)

T o display only the functions that you frequently use (simple menus).

28 FOCUS button (p. 72)

To switch be t w e en ma nu al f oc us and autofocus.

29 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111)

Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation.

30 SELECT button (p. 106) 31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103) 32 Stop/cancel button (p. 9, 58, 103)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

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33 EXPOSURE button (p. 74)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

34 Speaker (p. 58) 35 RESET button (p. 174)

T o reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory)

36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 62)

Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off.

37 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 51) 38 Volume control buttons (VOL)/

S R buttons (p. 58, 72, 74)

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.

39 Card insertion block (p. 48) 40 BLC (backlight compensation) button

(p. 74)

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

41 f / e / d / c / A buttons

(p. 37, 58, 64, 84)

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the center (A) to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu.

42 Tripod threaded hole

Used to attach the DVD video camera/ recorder to a tripod.

43 44

REC

SELECT

DELETE

DISC

NAVIGATION

PHOTO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

DISPLAY

ZOOM

51 52 53 54 55 56 57

43 PHOTO button (p. 51)

44 REC button (p. 49)

45 MENU button (p. 84, 86, 111)

46 SELECT button (p. 106)

47 Reverse search button (p. 59)

48 DELETE button (p. 110)

49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 103)

50 DISPLAY button (p. 62)

51 ZOOM T button (p. 56)

52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p.56)

53 ZOOM W button (p. 56)

54 Reverse skip button (p. 60)

55 Forward search button (p. 59)

56 Play/pause button (p. 58)

57 Stop button (p. 9, 58, 105)

58 Forward skip button (p. 60)

* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.

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Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo)

Before You Begin

You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.

• It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can delete the recorded contents (p. 24).

1Connect a power supply (p. 43).

Power cable

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

2Insert a disc (p. 45).

1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once

and release it.

3 Push the disc against the turntable at the

center of disc insertion block to lock it until a click is heard, and then close the cover of disc insertion block: Do not touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens at this time.

2 Gently open the cover until it stops.

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Disc cover

DISC EJECT

Turntable

3Start recording (p. 49).

1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 35), or pull out

the viewfinder (p. 36).

2 While holding down the button on the

right of power switch, set the switch to “O” or “N” (only “O” for DVD-R disc).

3 When recording a video, press the REC

button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording ( O). When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press ) allows you to focus the subject, and the “m” indicator will turn purple. Press PHOTO all the way down to record.

OFF

Note:

• When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD video camera/recorder.

If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on screen (p. 46, 132). Initializing the DVD-RAM disc will erase all the recorded contents: Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc.

• See Check 1 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with “

• See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with “N”.

OFF

O”.

OFF

4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 35).

1 After recording is finished, press the A

button. The recorded scene will be played back.

2 Press the C button to stop playback.

STOP/EXIT

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Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo)

Photos can only be recorded on card sold separately.

1Connect a power supply (p. 43).

Power cable

2Insert a card (p. 48).

1 Open the LCD monitor (p.35).

2 Open the cover of card insertion block

with power turned off.

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AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

3 Put in a card.

4 Insert the card all the way until it locks,

and then close the cover of card insertion block.

3Start recording (p. 51).

1 Open the LCD monitor (p.35).

2 While holding down the button on the

right of power switch, set the switch to “P”.

OFF

Note:

• With the DZ-GX20A only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 76).

• See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• See Check 2 on p. 158 if recording is not possible with “P”.

OFF

3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half

press): When a subject image is focused, the “m” indicator will turn purple.

4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full

press).

4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 35).

1 Press the A button in recording pause

status: The recorded scene will be played back.

2 Press the C button to stop playback.

STOP/EXIT

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Discs and Cards

The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them:

Media

Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD memory card

Deleting and editing images ∴ × ∴ Playing back on other DVD

devices Initialization Unnecessary Finalization Unnecessary Necessary Unnecessary

1: Can be played back on DVD players with a logo , or DVD recorders with a logo . Not playable on those

machines, however, if they are not compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM discs.

2: Must be finalized (see “Terminology”, p. 155) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be

played back on DVD player or DVD recorder (see page 135). May not be playable on some DVD players or D VD recorders.

3: When using media sold on market as labeled “formatted”. The media whose initialization format is different can

be used only after they are formatted on this DVD video camera/recorder.

4: Some DVD devices can play SD memory cards.

AVAILABLE DISCS

Available Discs

Possible on

compatible machine

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

∴

Necessary Unnecessary

Usable discs and logos

∴: Functions available; ×: Not available

This DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if they are removed from the package, but take great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc (see pages 152 and 153).

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

Note:

• It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG

type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camer a/recorder has been confirmed. When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great care with handling it. Using a disc other than these discs may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.

• See page 25 for information on D VD-R disc.

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC

You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, r e cording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanyin g recording mor e than 100 times. Although some models are compatible with the VR mode using DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with that mode.

●Finalizing DVD-R disc

Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc provided on this DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-R disc, the disc must be finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder. For the finalizing procedure of 8 cm DVD-R disc, refer to “FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)” (p. 135).

Note:

• When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is

necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see page 46).

• Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be damaged (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).

• DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc.

• If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on a DV D video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX20A, DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalized.

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER:

• DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0

• CD-RW

• DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0

• CD

• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0

• LD

• DVD-RW

• MO

• DVD+RW

• MD

• DVD+R

• iD

• DVD-ROM

• Floppy disk

• DVD-Video

• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm

• CD-R

• CD-ROM

• DVD-R (double-layered)

Note:

Discs recorded on PC or DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so, message “This disc cannot be used.” will appear. Also, blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 26), or normal playback will not be possible.

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HANDLING DISCS

●Using discs

DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate record ing media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them:

• Always use a brand new disc when recording

important material.

• Be sure not to touch the recording surface of

disc, or dirty or scratch it.

• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it is

warped, the following phenomena may occur:

− Block noise in playback image

− Momentary stop of playback image

− Sound interrupted during playback, or abnormal sound

− Blue thumbnail display* (Fig. 1)

− Disc cannot co rrectly be recognized

− Disc cannot be initialized

− Delay between video and audio

Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena may occasionally occur. Whi le the ACCESS/ PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/recorder at extremely high or low temperatures, or in environment where condensation is likely to occur.

PLAY

Block noise

001/ 006All Programs

RAM

Fig. 1

• When recording images,

the DVD video camera/

001 / 002All Programs

recorder ma y avoid the portions of disc where recording is not possible, due to dust, scratches, etc. [It will pause m at such a portion and automatically restart

PLAY

(Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.)

RAM

recording ( n).] This will cause recording to be interrupted for several seconds to several minutes, and multiple thumbnails will be created by one recording session as shown above. In this case, the recordable time on disc will decrease.

• Be careful when removing the disc since the

metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/ recorder, and disc itself, may be hot.

●Storing discs

• When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case

in which it was purchased.

• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.

• Do not place disc in following places:

− Direct sunlight for a long time

− Where humidity is high or in dusty place

− While there is heat from a heater, etc.

DISC CLEANING

Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches. Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with

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detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so that no detergent remains).

Use the disc cleaning cloth to clean from inner to outer edges in axial direction.

AVAILABLE CARDS

SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card.

●Handling card

• Do not use cards other than

the designated ones.

• Be sure to use a brand new

card when recording vital images.

• Do not touch the card

terminal or allow it to touch metal.

• Do not paste anything other

than exclusive label on label pasting portion.

• Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it.

• Do not disassemble card or modify it.

• Do not expose card to water.

• Do not use or store card in the following

places:

− Where the temperature is high, such as in vehicle at high temperatures, under burning sun or near a heater.

− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place

• When the erasure prevention switch is locked,

no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card: Only playback will be possible.

Terminal

●

Common cautions for disc and card

• It is recommended that you create a backup

file for valuable data on hard disk of PC.

• Do not do the following, or the data on disc or

card may be damaged or lost:

− Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD video camera/recorder off during reading or writing of data

− Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise

− Do not have printing done at a print lab or DPE service.

Note:

• This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image

data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical.

• DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF.

• Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD video camera/ recorder.

• The image data recorded on another device may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Erasure prevention switch

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Locked status

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card

RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)

The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 91 for the setting of video recording quality.

Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)

Recording quality Movie recordable time Application

XTRA Approx. 18 min FINE Approx. 30 min STD Approx. 60 min

1: Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies

automatically between approx. 3 – 10 Mbps)

2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps

3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps

Note:

• No movie can be recorded on SD memory card.

• Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can be changed midway for recording on DVD-RAM

disc, it cannot be changed on DVD-R disc once the mode has been selected.

• If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will heat up and the maximum transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps, so the best quality will not be obtainable.

• If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC

●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc

DZ-GX20A: Can record up to approx. 750 photos. DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A: Can recor d up t o approx. 999 photos.

*1 *2 *3

Best quality High quality Standard quality

If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of photos on it, movies can also be recorded on it.

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RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD

The number of recordable stills will vary dependi ng on the recording quality: See page 94 for the setting of recording quality.

For DZ-GX20A

Recording

quality

FINE NORM ECO

16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB

Approx. 13 Approx. 29 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 900 Approx. 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,200 Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800

For DZ-MV780A

Recording

quality

FINE NORM ECO

16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB

Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800 Approx. 36 Approx. 76 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 2,400 Approx. 54 Approx. 116 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,600

For DZ-MV730A

Recording

quality

FINE NORM ECO

(The numbers of recordable stills above are on ly for reference)

16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB

Approx. 108 Approx. 232 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,500 Approx. 216 Approx. 464 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,000 Approx. 432 Approx. 928 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,360 Approx. 30,000

Capacity

Note:

• Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• No movie or music data recorded on card can be checked, viewed or heard on this DVD video camera/recorder.

In addition, no such a data file can be displayed on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• Use the remaining display function to check the remain ing free space on disc before use. See “VERIFYING

REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)” on page 133.

• Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be playable on another device.

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SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS

The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows:

Model

DZ-GX20A 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV780A 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels DZ-MV730A 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels

Camera input External input

The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:

Quality

FINE Approx. 1,024 KB Approx. 512 KB Approx. 128 KB When image quality is prioritized NORM Approx. 768 KB Approx. 384 KB Approx. 64 KB Standard quality ECO Approx. 512 KB Approx. 256 KB Approx. 32 KB When number of stills is prioritized

DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A

File size

Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc onl y in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be chosen when recording stills on card. (p.94) The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM disc in “N” status is equal to or larger than that recorded on card using the FINE quality in “P”.

* JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group. JPEG is one of the photo image compression standards. It is widely used in digital still cameras since JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC. When this DVD video camera/recor der records on DVDRAM disc in “N” status, a JPEG photo will be record ed, along with a photo that conforms to the DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format which is used to be output to TV (see “Terminology”, p. 155). Only JPEG photos will be recorded on SD memory card.

Setting

Application

(quality will be slightly inferior)

Note:

• No still can be record ed on DVD-R disc.

• Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes when recording photos on card (

card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (

N).

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P), the quality of photos on

Setups

This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery.

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb.

Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the REC button with your thumb.

Note:

Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to fall and be damaged.

Caution:

Do not lift the DVD video camer a/recorder by holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video camera/recorder will fall.

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ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

ATTACHING LENS CAP

1Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to

the lens cap.

2Attach the longer en d of le n s cap st ri ng to the

attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder.

3Push the both sides of cap inward and attach

it over the lens.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.

Shorter end

Longer end

Note:

• Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD

video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.

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• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable shooting.

Push and fit

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL

Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.

1While inserting a fine rod into the hole

marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward.

2Insert the lithium battery with the positive R

terminal facing down.

3Slide the cover to close it.

Note:

The life of lithium battery is approximately one y ear. If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote control: Replace the battery.

Battery holder

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL

1While pushing the battery holder, slide the

battery out.

Warning:

• KEEP THE BA TTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND

PETS.

• IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN

IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.

• 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.

• Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in fire.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers.

• Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.

• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery

(CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A.

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●Using Remote Control

Point the remote control to the infrared r eceiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).

10º 10º

15º

)

(

Infrared receiver

Note:

• When using the remote control, make sure that the

infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. If th e infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from remote control, the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote control.

• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder, remote control may not be possible.

15º

• The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2” remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to “VCR2”, a VCR placed near the DVD vid eo camera/ recorder will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR.

• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery (CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20A and DZ-MV780A.

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VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN

If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.

1Open the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.

●Range where the LCD monitor can be moved

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90º. If the LCD monitor is open 90º, it can be tilted with the screen down as much as 90º, and can also be tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens.

If the LCD monitor is turned 180º so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens during recording, subject image will also appear in the viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right reversed). Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that you can see the screen easily.

Note:

• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to

“Check 7” on page 159.

• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 87.

• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º

before changing its vertical angle.

• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD

monitor turned approximately 180º in close contact with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot.

90º

Hook your finger

(Bottom)

90º

180º

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CLOSING LCD MONITOR

Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/ recorder.

Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard.

Note:

• Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to

the DVD video camera/r ecorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the DVD video camera/recorder.

• If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD video camera/recorder, no image will appear in the viewfinder.

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER

1Pull out the viewfinder. 2Turn the diop ter control knob to adjust the

focus to suit your eyesight.

Note:

• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6”

on page 159.

• If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90º, the viewfinder will be off: Turn the open LCD monitor 180º so that it faces the same direction as the lens; the image will appear in the viewfinder.

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

• See “LCD/EVF Setup” (on page 98) if you wish to display images in the viewfinder regardless of whether you open or close the LCD monitor.

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Diopter control

Viewfinder

Pull out the viewfinder until a click is heard.

SETTING DATE AND TIME

Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.

Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate.

1Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. 2Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

3Use the f/e/d/

c buttons to choose “Date Setup” and then “Date Set”.

4Press the c button.

The figure for the month will be selected. [The digit that is highlighted first depends on the date display format (set up in Date Mode): The digit on the left end of the date display will be first highlighted.]

Note:

After setting the figure for the month, press the c button to right to select the digit to be set. If you press the A button after selecting the figure for the month, the screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of screen for setting day, year or time.

Camera Funct i ons Setup

AE : A u t o

Progra W

hi te Bal. : Auto

EIS : Dig. Z

oom

: 40x

IC.F i l ter :Off

ENTER RETURN

Da t e Se t u p

Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2005

Da te Mode

ENTER RETURN

Da t e Se t u p

Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2005

Da te Mode

ENTER RETURN

12: 00A

5Press the d or c

button to select the digit

Da t e Se t u p

you want to set in sequence.

ENTER RETURN

RAM

Press the f or e button to select the number for current date/time, and then repeat step 5 to set the current date and time.

Note:

To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button.

6After setting the current

RAM

date and time, press the A button.

The screen for verifying

RAM

the set date will appear.

7If the displayed date and time are correct, use

press the d button to choose “YES”, and

Da t e Se t

9 /30/ 2005 8: 00A Date set up?

ENTER

then press the A button.

The date and time will be set, and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.

Note:

This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory. If this built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery will be charge d.

Da t e Se t 9/ 30 / 2005

8 : 00AMDa te Mode

RAM

YES NO

RAM

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CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME

You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/ month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows:

Date display format Example of display

M/D/Y

D/M/Y

Y/M/D

5:00PM

9/30/2005

17:00

30/ 9/2005

PM 5:00

2005/ 9/30

1Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2Use the f/e/d/

c buttons to choose “Date Mode” on the “Date Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

The options will appear on the right of “Date Mode”: The Z mark will be attached to the currently selected option.

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Da t e Se t u p

Date Set

Date Mode

ENTER RETURN

M/D/ Y

D/M/ Y Y/M/D

3Use the f/e/d/

c buttons to select the

Da t e Se t u p

desired date display format, and then press the A button.

ENTER RETURN

The menu screen for setting date will be restored, and the “Date

RAM

Mode” has been changed as you designated.

4Press the MENU button to switch off the

menu screen.

Note:

If the date display format has been changed, the display format during playback as well as during recording will also be changed (see page 52).

Date Set

Date Mode

D/M/ Y

RAM

Setting Up the Battery

Batt

The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/ recorder.

Note:

• Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-

GX20A) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/ recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.

• Be sure to use the DZ-ACS2 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric

shock or fire.

• Charge the battery at temperatures of 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).

• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the

AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unpl ug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.

• The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plu g 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)

CHARGING BATTERY

Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery.

1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/

charger.

3Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.

Note:

When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.

2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.

CHARGE indicator

DC output terminal

AC adapter/charger

ery

Power cable

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●Battery charged status

You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger:

Charge status CHARGE indicator

During charge Lit

Charge complete Goes out

Note:

See “Troubleshooting” on page 167 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.

●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)):

DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

1Fit the battery to the battery attachment

platform on this DVD video camera/recorder and slide it downward until a click is heard.

Terminal side must be down.

Note:

• Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation.

• Make sure that the battery is securely attached:

Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall, resulting in damage.

REMOVING BATTERY

After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.

1While holding down the BATTERY EJECT

button, slide the battery upward to remove it.

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Note:

• For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/

recorder off before attaching or removing the battery.

• Be careful not to drop the removed battery.

• If the battery remains attached, minute level current

will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and the battery will di scharge.

●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom

operation, etc.)

See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery:

With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional)

Video mode DZ-GX20A DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A

XTRA

FINE

STD

With DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW** (optional)

Video mode DZ-MV780A DZ-MV730A

XTRA

FINE

STD

* The time is only for reference: It will vary depending on recording contents. **Unavailable for DZ-GX20A.

The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:

The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above table shows the time available when the DVD video camera/recorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording is started. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2 – 3 times faster than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD video camera/recorder. The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals, etc.).

Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.

When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min When using viewfinder approx. 140 min approx. 170 min approx. 210 min When using LCD monitor approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min

When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 60 min approx. 70 min When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 60 min approx. 70 min When using viewfinder approx. 80 min approx. 100 min When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min approx. 85 min

Note:

• See page 167 when charging is not possible.

• The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level.

• During and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/ recorder is being used, the battery will be warm, but

this does not indicate a fault.

• A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:

Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.

• Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC): Charging at temperatures other than this

range could damage the battery.

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BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:

Fully charged Nearly empty

White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)

Note:

The remaining level indicator “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” may be displayed for a shorter period. If the remaining battery level runs out, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. If this happens, be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” in order to remove the disc (see page 47).

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

Charge battery immediately before using DVD video camera/recorder:

The battery will slightly discharge even if it is detached from the DVD video camera/recorder. If the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/recorder, it will consume a slight amount of power. Therefore, it is recommended th at you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD video camera/recorder, usually on the day before you plan to use it. However, sinc e the batter y used fo r this DVD video camera/recorder is free from the memory effect, you do not need to completely discharge the battery before charging it.

When not using the DVD video camera/ recorder for an extended period:

It is recommended that you fully charge the battery once a year, attach it to DVD video camera/recorder and use it up; 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 DVD video camera/recorder is used. If the usable time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new one.

Power save and discharge of battery:

It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off in status other than recording, since even during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as during recording. If, when you specify Power Save On, the record ing pause status continues for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off. To set or release power save, see “TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)” on page 100.

Store in cool, dark place:

When you are not using the DVD video camera/ recorder, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dark place. If you store it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life will be shortened. Be especially sure not to store the

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battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle) over 140ºF (60ºC): Neglecting this could damage the battery. Also, do not store the battery in a place which is too cold, such as in a refrigerator: Doing so could cause condensation when using the DVD video camera/recorder with the battery.

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.

Note:

Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.

Power cable

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/

charger.

2Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC

output jack on AC adapter/charger.

4Attach the other end of DC power cord to the

battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder.

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Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off

While holding down the gray button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function:

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off.

Set to “P”:

To record still on SD memory card

Set to “O”:

To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc

Set to “N”:

To record still on DVDRAM disc

Power ON status

During playback, set the power switch to “O” or “N” when using disc, or set it to “P” when using card. Turn the switch while holding down the gray button at the right of switch.

Note:

• Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to

let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play back by turning the DVD video camera/ recorder on again. However, if a long time has elapsed after the disc was inserted, it will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start because it must recognize the disc again (see page 158).

• It will take some time for the DVD video camera/ recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is turned on.

• If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or card: During this time, no operation, such as recording, can be performed. After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will be possible. If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check 4” on page158.

ACCESS/PC indicator

• When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function will work and a message may appear. In this case, refer to “Trouble Messages” on page 160 and take corrective action.

• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD monitor.

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OFF

Power switch

OFF

Inserting and Removing Disc

INSERTING DISC

1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and

release it.

A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open.

2Gently open the cover by hand fully until it

stops.

3Push the disc against the turntable at the

center to lock it until a click is heard.

Turntable

Push the shaded portion.

4Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on

the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover. Then the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically recognize the disc: While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the power supply, and do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact.

●Identifying recording sides of

disc:

Single sided disc:

The recording side is opposite to the printed label.

Double-sided disc:

The recording side of “SIDE A” is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked side. The recording side of “SIDE B” is the “SIDE A” marked side.

“SIDE A” mark

The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording side.

• Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/recorder.

• Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens.

Pickup lens

• Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface.

• Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc.

• The recording side must face the inside (DVD

video camera/recorder).

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Note:

• If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the

ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”. If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.

• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.

• If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/ recorder.

• If there is some delay before recording star ts, refer to “Check 4” on page158.

• If the disc is not correctly attached to the turntable, it will be difficult to close the cover: If this happens, do not forcibly close the cover (this could cause a fault), but re-attach the disc to the turntable correctly.

• If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera/recorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the inside. See “Trouble Messages” on page 160.

• When using double-sided disc

Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided disc. Howev er, when recording or playback on one side is finished, recording or playback will not move automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once from the DVD video camera/recorder, turn over the disc and insert it again for continued use. The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that there is no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup lens, and then use the disc taking great care that it is not dirtied or scratched. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt on disc (see page 26).

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●

When using brand-new DVD-R disc

Recognition of the disc will start. The messages on the right will appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages.

at Disc

For

Disc is not formatted.

If it formats, it becomes

possible to use for camera.

CANCEL

When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder:

When final message “Format the disc now?” appears, choose “YES” and then press the A button. The disc will be formatted. When formatting is complete, “DVD-R disc, Video mode and 16:9 mode cannot be changed” will appear (see page 163): Press the A button to erase the message. Once formatted, a DVD-R disc can no longer be changed to a disc for PC, even if it has not been recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Note:

See page 91 for video mode. See page 92 for 16:9 mode.

Format Disc

Howeve r, when y ou record fr om PC connec t i on terminal, please do not format.

CANCEL

Not displayed on DZMV730A.

at Disc

For

Format the disc now?

YES NO

ENTER

When recording data from PC (for DZGX20A or DZ-MV780A only):

While the above messages are being displayed, press the C button, or when message “Format the disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then press the A button. However, if data from PC has not yet been recorded, the disc can be made usable on this DVD video camera/recorder. When inserting the disc into this DVD video camera/recorder, the same message will appear: If you wish to use it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose “YES”.

Note:

Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record data created using the application (DVDfunSTUDIO) of PC.

REMOVING DISC

1Press down the DISC

EJECT button once and release it.

In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open.

If the DVD video camera/recorder is on at this time, the “EJECT” indicator will blink on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

2Gently open the cover

fully until it stops.

3Remove the disc.

While pushing down the center portion of turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge, to remove it.

DISC EJECT

Note:

• Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC

adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not open. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it.

• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions.

• When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in laser pickup: Doing so could damage your eyesight.

• If the battery remaining level runs out, set the power switch to “OFF” to remove the disc (see page42).

Turntable

4Gently push the section

indicated “PUSH CLOSE” on the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover.

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Inserting and Removing Card

Open the LCD monitor.

2Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3Open the cover of

card insertion block.

4Inserting Card:

Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks.

Removing Card: Push the center of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.

5Close the cover of

card insertion block.

Note:

• No card is provided with this DVD video camera/

recorder: Buy cards if you need them.

• See page 29 for the capacity of cards and the number of recordable photos on them.

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Basic Techniques

This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder.

Recording Movie

Before You Begin

Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording.

Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

• Insert a r ecordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/ recorder.

ACCESS/PC indicator

OFF

2Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to “O” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation:

3Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

4Press the REC button.

The “m” mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will change to the “n” mark, and recording will start. During recording, the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/ recorder will light. Pressing REC again during recording will set the DVD video camera/recorder to the recording pause status.

Recording

indicator

5When recording is finished, turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off.

When using the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor before pulling out the viewfinder.

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Note:

• See “Check 1” on page 158 when recording movie is

not possible.

• See “Check 4” on page 158 if it takes some time before recording is possible.

• See “Check 5” on page 159 if the DVD video camera/ recorder does not operate.

• See page 52 for on-screen information display.

• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from

which recorded contents can be deleted.

• Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the front of DVD video camer a/recorder: Take care that this microphone is not blocked.

• You can press the REC button immediately after the DVD video camera/recorder enters the recording pause status, but no further recording can be made while “DISC ACCESS” is being displayed. Recording will restart after the message disappears.

• Do not turn power off while message “DISC ACCESS” is being displayed.

• Take care that power is not interrupted while the ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking.

• The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately 3 seconds.

• See page 101 for setting of Record LED (recording indicator) On/Off.

• For various functions available during recording, see “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 86.

• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.

• The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but the operation will not be changed.

• Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the recording pause status, the counter display will be reset to “0:00:00”.

• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L (the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the “O” position from accidentally moving to “N” position.

• Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could cause the disc to become unusable (except in the case of t he devices that have a function that can play back a disc that has not been finalized on this DVD video camera/ recorder).

• When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/ recorder (see page 46).

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Recording Stills

Note:

Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.

ACCESS/PC indicator

CARD ACCESS indicator

PHOTO button

1Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

2Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to “N”. When using card: Set the power switch to “P”.

After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operation:

3Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

When using the viewfinder, pull it out and close the LCD monitor.

5Press the PHOTO button all the way (full

pressing).

The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the “m” mark appears, you can proceed with the next recording; while “DISC ACCESS” or “CARD ACCESS” is being displayed, you cannot proceed with the next recording.

Note:

• If you wish to record without locating a subject at the

center of screen, first locate the subject at the center of screen, press the PHOTO button halfway down, determine the composition to be recorded, and then press the PHOTO button all the way down.

• If you press the PHOTO button all the way down at one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will be possible, but the focus will be incorrect.

• See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 30 for details of photos on card.

• See “Check 2” on page 158 if recording photos is not possible.

• Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause blur in recorded image.

• When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for recording, grasp it securely with both hands.

• When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod.

• Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card.

• The range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still.

• If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 72).

• There may be a difference between the image you see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image.

4Press the PHOTO button half way (half

pressing).

The DVD video camera/recorder will automatically focus on the subject at the center of screen, and the “m” indicator on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen).

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On-Screen Information

Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.

DISPLAY

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING

See the next page for details.

e 2. Program AE

k 3. White balance

n 4.EIS

o 5.Manual Focus

m 6. Backlight compensation

1.Recording mode

13.Zoom

14. Exposure correction Warning message

15.Disc/Card type

16.Movie recording quality

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LIN

DISC ACCESS

FINE

The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual display.

*Not displayed on DZ-MV730A.

REC

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

8:00A

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p 7.Microphone filter

l 8. 16:9 mode

9.Video flash*

10. Self-timer

11.External Input

12.Recording status

Movie recording time

17.Remaining space on disc/card

18.Remaining battery level

19. Volume

Current date/time

1. Recording mode (p. 49, 51, 95)

: Movie

:Still (Disc)

: External input still (field) (Disc)

: External input still (frame) (Disc)

:Still (Card)

: External input still (field) (Card)

: External input still (frame) (Card)

2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 86)

No display : Auto

:Sports

:Portrait

:Spotlight

: Sand & Snow

: Low Light

3. White balance (p. 88)

No display : Auto

:Set

: Outdoor

: Indoor1

: Indoor2

4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*1 (p. 90)

No display : EIS OFF

: EIS ON

5. Manual focus (p. 72)

No display : Autofocus

: (display in English or German):

r : (display in French or Italian):

v : (display in Spanish): Manual

6. Backlight compensation (p. 74)

No display : Backlight compensation OFF

7. Microphone filter (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 90)

No display : Microphone filter OFF

Manual focus

focus

: Backlight compensation ON

: Microphone filter ON

8. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 92)

No display : 16:9 mode OFF

l : 16:9 mode ON

9. Video flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold

separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode) (p. 76)

No display : Emits light automatically

: Always emits light

(

: No light emission

)

10.Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 96)

No display : Self-timer OFF

: Self-timer ON

11.External Input (p. 95)

LIN :AV input

SIN

12.Recording status

n m

No display

13.Zoom (p. 56)

(countdown is from 10 seconds)

: S-VIDEO input

: During recording : During recording pause (lights in

green) When focus locks during photo recording (lights in purple)

(Digital Zoom: Off)

(Digital Zoom: 40×)

(Digital Zoom: 240× only in movie recording mode)

14.Exposure correction

No display : Auto

:Manual

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15.Disc/Card type

I K J M

O P

No display

16.Movie recording quality (when using disc)

(p. 91)

XTRA : Best quality FINE : High quality STD : Standard quality

Still recording quality (when using card) (p. 94)

FINE : High quality NORM : Standard quality ECO : Number of recordable stills is

*1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A. *2 Not displayed on DZ-MV730A. *3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected

disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted. *4 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted. *5 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-R disc. *6 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the

recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).

: DVD-RAM :DVD-R : DVD-RAM (write-protected) : DVD-R disc already finalized on

this DVD video camera/recorder

: DVD-R disc finalized on a device

other than this DVD video

camera/recorder : SD memory card : Locked SD memory card

prioritized

17.Remaining space on disc/card

REM XX MIN

REM XX*7: Number of remaining recordable

18.Remaining battery level (p. 42)

19.Volume (p. 58)

: Remaining recordable minutes

during movie recording

still images during still recording

(full charge)

x y

(low remaining charge)

The volume can be adjusted during external input and playback.

●Switching the information displa y mode

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

Press the DISPLAY button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

English

• Full display mode: All types of information will

appear.

• Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see

1 on page 52) and recording status (see 12 on page 52) will appear. If the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.

Note:

The DVD video camera /recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (see “INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK” on page62).

DISPLAY

●Display when recording an image of yourself

When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remainin g level will appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will blink.

The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user. The message can be checked when returning the LCD monitor 180º to the original status from the status in which the LCD screen was facing the same direction as the lens.

No warning/message (see page 52) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens. Instead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. When the LCD monitor is turned 180º from the position with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.

●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens:

Screen

display symbol

Description

• A write-protected disc is loaded.

• A locked card is loaded.

• An unusable card is loaded.

• An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-R disc

used.

• An unusable disc is loaded.

• During recording (lights in red).

• The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks

in red).

• During recording pause (lights in green).

• During focus lock (lights in purple).

• The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0

(blinks in red).

• There is no remaining capacity on disc or card (blinks in green).

• An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is being mad e

(blinks in green).

Operating status/ warning message

Battery remaining level

Note:

• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and

right reversed).

• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.

• Although you can switch to the manual f ocus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with

LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.

• When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180º with the Program AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen will

light white (see page 87).

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Zooming

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If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, or optical 16-power is exceeded on DZ-MV730A). You can zoom up to 240-power.

W: recording wide area (wide-angle)

T: recording enlarged image (telephoto)

1Press the MENU

button, choose “Dig. Zoom” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

Camera Funct i ons Setup

Program AE W

hi te Bal. EIS

Dig .Z

oom

240x

40x

MIC.Fi l ter

ENTER RETURN

Of f

RAM

2Choose the desired magnification, and then

press the A button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar.

0:00:00

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3 0 MIN

8:00AM

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FINE

When Dig. Zoom is “Off”

When Dig. Zoom is “On” (40x)

When Dig. Zoom is “On” (240x) (only in movie recording)

Digital zoom range

Note:

• The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory

even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote control to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the button during mo vie recording will switch the setting between “Off”, “40×”, and “240×”: Pressing the button during photo recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”.

• If you set zoom to “240×” when recording photo, the digital zoom will be up to 40×.

• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus.

• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be rougher.

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MACRO RECORDING

Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: Yo u can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.

1Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the

subject, and press the zoom lever to “W” control side.

Note:

• Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be

focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.

• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during

macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional lighting.

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT

Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect:

Filter diameter: 34 mm for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A; 30.5 mm for DZ-MV780A

Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV730A, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-MV780A (see page 151).

1Remove the lens hood from DVD video

camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring over the lens.

2Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw

the lens into the thread of step-up ring.

Conversion lensLens hood

Step-up ring

(Remove)

• Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect

• Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect

Note:

• Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.

• With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range

at “T” (telephoto) control side is between approx. 16 feet (5 m) and infinite.

• When a conversion lens is attached, note that the four

corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in on a subject on the W control side (wide-angle side).

• When replacing the lens, take care not to drop the

DVD video camera/recorder.

• Attaching the conversion lens will disable the function

of the built-in flash (for DZ-GX20A only): Specify “Flash: Off” (see page 76).

• If a generally available filter is attached, do not attach

the removed lens hood.

(Attach)

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Playing Back

• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 49,

Before You Begin

51).

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 44).

PLAYING BACK

Playing Back

STOP/EXIT

Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate.

1Press the A button in the recording pause

status.

The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be played back. (For “scene”, see p. 103 and “Terminology”, p. 155.) When playback is finished, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the pause status at the last image on disc. If the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/ recorder will automatically return to the recording pause status.

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Note:

• If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie,

playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the volume co ntrol buttons (S, R).

• To temporarily stop playback, press the A button. Press the A button again to restart playback.

• Even if you stop playback midway and immediate ly start recording again, the new image will be recorded after the last scene on disc or card (the previous images will not be overwritten).

• Image data edited on PC, etc., or the recorded image may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder; also, the recorded sound may not play back, depending on the type of image data.

• Image data recorded on another DVD video camera/ recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback image to appear.

• Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card.

2Press the C button.

English

Playback will stop, and recording pause status will be restored.

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PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD

Use the Go To function (p. 61) or Disc Navigation function (p. 103) to play back from the start of disc or card.

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the d or c button and hold it: Search playback will start.

Hold down c :

Scenes will be visually scanned forward.

Hold down d :

Scenes will be visually scanned backward. Release the d or c button when you find the desired image:

Normal playback will start from that point.

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback pause, press the d or c button: Frame advance, frame back or slow playback will start.

Press c once:

Picture will advance one frame. Press d once:

Picture will go back one frame. Hold down c :

Forward slow playback. Hold down d :

Reverse slow playback.

Note:

• See page 158 if search playback does not operate

normally.

After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status.

Note:

• In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may

be distorted.

• The inter vals for playing back frames in fra m e advance/frame back/slow playback are as follows: Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 second Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 second

• No sound will be heard during search playback or slow playback.

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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the f or e button to locate the start of desired scene.

Press e once:

To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback.

Press f once:

To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback.

Hold down e :

To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes, starting from the scene following the scene being played back. When the desired image appears, release the button: Playback will start from that point.

Hold down f :

To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes backward, starting from the scene preceding the scene currently being played back. When the desired image appears, release the button: Playback will start from that point.

PLAYING BACK STILLS

Press the f or e button during playback to quickly play back stills in sequence.

Press e once:

To display stills one by one forward.

Press f once:

To display stills one by one backward.

English

Portion being played back

Press f

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

Press f

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

Pressing the f button at a portion several seconds from the start of scene being played back will return to the start of the scene preceding that being played back.

Note:

• If you perform skip playback during playbac k pause,

the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status at the beginning of the located scene.

• Pressing the e button in the last scene on disc will set the DVD video camera/recorder to the playback pause status at the last image.

• See “Check 3” on page 158 if skip playback does not operate normally.

Press f

twice

Portion being played back

once

Press e

once

Press e

once

Press e twice

Press e

twice

[When using disc]

Releasing the f or e button will start continuous playback.

[When using card]

When the f or e button is released, the photo at that point will be displayed, and then the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status. Set the slide show function for continuous display (p. 137).

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)

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1Press the MENU button

during playback.

2Choose the option

(point you want to go to), and then press the

Go To

Top End Spec i f y

ENTER RETURN

A button.

●Specifying the point to view

1Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then

press the A button.

The screen for specifying the point to go to will appear.

Position of currently played back image

Go to

TOP ENDCURRENT

Cursor

0:00:00 0:24:240:03:26

TOP END ENTER CANCEL

Total recording time of all selected scenes

0:03:26

GO TO

Cursor position

2Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select

the desired time of chosen point.

Press f : To select the start. Press e : To select the end. Press d or c :

• Press once:

To move the cursor in 10-second units (1-still units for card)

• Hold down:

To move the cursor in 1-minute units (10-still units for card)

Top:

To go to the start, and enter playback pause.

End:

To go to the end of last scene, and enter

RAM

playback pause.

Specify:

To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See the following for details.

3Press the A button to enter the selection.

The DVD video camera/recorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status. Pressing A again will start playback.

To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the C button before going to the specified point.

Note:

• If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc

Navigation function or SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to the beginning of selected scenes (p. 131).

• When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of

selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time” display.

• With card, the number of stills will appear at the

“TOP”, “CURRENT”, “END” and “GO T O” indicators.

• The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.

Go to

TOP ENDCURRENT

0:00:00 0:24:240:03:26

0:00:00

GO TO

TOP END ENTER CANCEL

(When the start of scene is selected)

Cursor at current image position. Cursor at (GO TO) position.

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On-Screen Information Display

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK

Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.

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No display Playback information

●Switching the information display mode

Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information.

When using disc:

Recording mode

Program or Play List

When using card:

Scene No. File name Lock

English

Recording mode

Scene No. Repeat play

RAM

00606 0:00:16

Playback operation

Counter

Disc type

Program No. or Play List No.

Slide Show

003 100—0003

Playback operation

display

O (VIDEO) or N (PHOTO) with dis c; Only E (PHOTO) with card.

678 Program or 12345 Play List

Number of program or play list being played

Recording date/time

back (not displayed when all programs are being played back)

Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 54.

Y : Will appear when each function is

specified “On”

F :Standard playback b : Playback pause c : Forward search playback d : Reverse sear ch playback

e :Forward skip playback f : Reverse skip playback g : Forward frame advance h : Reverse frame back

Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 58

for how to operate. The “j” mark will appear on the first image on disc. The “i” mark will appear on the last image

on disc.

• Recording date/time display: Shows the date/

time when recording was started. Even when playback starts, the date/time display will not advance.

• No display: No information will appear.

However, when the mode of playback operation is switched, the symbol will appear for approx. 3 seconds.

Note:

See “Using Disc Navigation” on page103 and later for explanation on program and play list.

Checking Flow of Quick Menu

The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:

• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers

• Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 84)

Camera Functions

While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear.

Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (No explanation on function will appear in the Normal Menu.). Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the option. See “Operating Menu” shown below for how to set the menu. No menu appears during recording.

1Press the QUICK MENU button.

Qu i c k Menu

Selection of setup items

T : Record Functions Setup U : Date Setup W : Initial Setup

VIDEO Mode FINE

16:9 Input Source

Select the

ENTER RE TURN RA

ovie qual ity.

Options settable

Display of disc or card being

used (p. 52)

Guide display

Functions settable

Explanation on function

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●Operating Menu

You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Quick Menu and designate them.

Press the QUICK MENU button.

QUICK MENU

Qu i c k

Men u VIDEO Mode : FINE 16: 9 : Of f Input Source : CA

enu about reco rd f unct i ons

setup.

ENTER RETURN RA

ERA

Press c or A

Press d or C

Qu i c k

Men u

VIDEO Mode FINE

16: 9 Input Source

ov i e qual i t y.

Select the

ENTER RETURN RA

Press fPress e

Qu i c k

Men u

Da t e Se t

enu about da te se tup .

ENTER RETURN RA

Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu. To return to the screen one before, press the C button. Pressing the QUICK MENU button again will cause the Quick Menu display to disappear.

When using the Normal Menu (p. 85) and Disc Navigation Menu (p.108), use the same procedure to choose any menu item and determine the option.

Note:

• Pressing the QUICK MENU button during recording will not work.

• The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. one minute without any operation.

English

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE:

The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page.

●Record Functions Setup

(p. 91)

Qu i c k

Men u VIDEO Mode : FINE 16: 9 : Of f Input Source : CA

enu for record functions

setup.

ENTER RETURN RA

ERA

Qu i c k

Men u

VIDEO Mode FINE

16: 9

Input Source

ov i e qual i t y.

Select the

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u VIDEO Mode

16: 9 Of f

Input Source

ode i s set.

16:9

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u VIDEO Mode 16: 9

Input Source CA

Select the receiving i

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u

VIDEO Mode XTRA

16: 9 FINE Input Source STD

age Qual i t y.

Fine I

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 92)

Qu i c k

Men u VIDEO Mode

16: 9 On

Input Source Of f

Recording by 4:3.

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 94)

Qu i c k

Men u VIDEO Mode

ERA

age.

16: 9 CAMERA

Input Source LINE

Usual l y select t h is op t ion.

ENTER RETURN RA

* Displayed on DZ-GX20A

and DZ-MV780A only.

SLINE

●Date Setup

Qu i c k

Men u

Da t e Se t

enu f or da te set up.

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 37)

Qu i c k

Men u

Da t e Se t 9/ 30/ 2005

Set the cu rr ent da te and

ENTER RETURN RA

8:00A

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●Initial Setup

(p. 101)

Qu i c k

Men u

Language : Eng l i sh

moM

ode : Aut o

Res e t

enu f or In i t ia l se tup.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u

Language Eng l i sh

moM

ode

De Res e t

Change the language di sp lay.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u

Eng l i sh

Language Françai s

moM

ode Españo l

De Res e t Deu t sc h

Change the langu Italiano

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 154)

Qu i c k

Men u

Language

moM

ode Au t o

Res e t

Select de

ons t rat i on mode

set t ing.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u

Language Auto

moM

ode Of f

Reset St ar t

Star t de

ons t rat i on a f te r

inutes.

appr ox. 3

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 102)

Qu i c k

Men u

Language

moM

ode

Res e t

enu set up i s re tu rned t o

init ial state except date.

ENTER RETURN RA

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC):

The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used: The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page.

●Record Functions Setup

Qu i c k

Men u Input Source : CAMERA Se l f Timer : Off

enu for record functions

setup.

ENTER RETURN RA

English

(p. 94)

Qu i c k

Men u

Input Source CAMERA

Se l f Timer

Select the receiving i

ENTER RETURN RA

age.

Men u

Input Source CAMERA

Se l f Timer LINE

Usual l y se l ec t this opt ion.

ENTER RETURN RA

SLINE

(p. 96)

Qu i c k

Men u

Input Source

Se l f Timer Off

Select the sel f ti

ENTER RETURN RA

er.

Qu i c k

Men u

Input Source

Se l f Timer On

Cancel t he sel f ti

recording.

ENTER RETURN RA

Of f

●Date Setup

Qu i c k

Men u

Da te Set

enu f or da te set up.

ENTER RETURN RA

●Initial Setup

Qu i c k

Men u

Language : Eng l i sh

moM

ode : Aut o

De Res e t

enu f or In i t ia l se tup.

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 37)

Qu i c k

Men u

Da te Set 9/ 30/ 2005

Set the current date and

ENTER RETURN RA

8:00A

(p. 101)

Qu i c k

Men u

Language Eng l i sh

moM

ode

De Res e t

Change the l anguage di splay.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u

Eng l i sh

Language Françai s

moM

ode Españo l

De Res e t Deu t sc h

Change the langu Italiano

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 154)

Qu i c k

Men u

Language

moM

ode Au t o

Res e t

Select de

ons t rat i on mode

set t ing.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c k

Men u

Language Auto

moM

ode Of f

Res e t S t a r t

Star t de

ons t rat i on a f te r

inutes.

appr ox. 3

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 102)

Qu i c k

Men u

Language

moM

ode

Res e t

enu set up i s re tu rned t o

init ial state except date.

ENTER RETURN RA

Note:

No photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc.

English

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD):

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page.

●Record Functions Setup

(p. 94)

Qu i c k

Men u Qua l i t y : FI NE Input Source : CAMERA Se l f Ti

er : Off

enu f or r ecor d func t i ons

set up.

ENTER RETURN

Men u

Qua l i t y FINE

Input Source

Se l f Ti

Select the photo quality.

ENTER RETURN

Qu i c k

Men u

Qua l i t y

Input Source CAMERA

Se l f Ti

Select the receiving i

ENTER RETURN

Qu i c k

Men u

Qua l i t y

Input Source

er Off

Se l f Ti

Select the sel f ti

ENTER RETURN

er.

age.

Qu i c k

Men u

Qua l i t y F I NE

Input Source NOR Se l f Timer ECO

Fine I

age Qual i t y.

ENTER RETURN

(p. 94)

Qu i c k

Men u

Qua l i t y

Input Source CAMERA

er LINE

Se l f Ti

Usual l y select t h is op t ion.

ENTER RETURN

SLINE

(p. 96)

Qu i c k

Men u

Qua l i t y Input Source

er On

Se l f Ti

Cance l the se l f t i

reco rdi ng.

ENTER RETURN

Of f

●Date Setup

English

Qu i c k

Men u

Da t e Se t

enu f or da te set up.

ENTER RETURN

(p. 37)

Qu i c k

Men u

Da t e Se t 9/ 30/ 2005

Set the cu rr ent da te and

ENTER RETURN

8:00A

●Initial Setup

(p. 101)

Qu i c k

Men u

Language : Eng l i sh

moM

ode : Aut o

De Res e t

enu f or In i t ia l se tup.

ENTER RETURN

Disc Navigation Functions

While Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button: The Quick Menu will appear.

Qu i c k

Men u

Language Eng l i sh

moM

ode

De Res e t

Change the language di sp lay.

ENTER RETURN

Qu i c k

Men u

Eng l i sh

Language

moM

ode Au t o

Res e t

Select de

ons t rat i on mode

set t ing.

ENTER RETURN

(p. 102)

Qu i c k

Men u

Eng l i sh

Language

moM

ode

Res e t

enu set up i s re tu rned t o

init ial state except date.

ENTER RETURN

Qu i c k

Men u

Eng l i sh

Language Françai s

moM

ode Españo l

De Res e t Deu t sc h

Change the langu I t al i ano

ENTER RETURN

(p. 154)

Qu i c k

Men u

Eng l i sh

Language Aut o

moM

ode Of f

Res e t S t a r t

Star t de

ons t rat i on a f te r

inutes.

appr ox. 3

ENTER RETURN

Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except during recording).

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2Select a scene, and then press the QUICK

MENU button.

English

FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC):

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page.

●Scene

(p. 112)

Qu i c kMenu

Ed i t Effect

ETC

Cop y

enu f o r scene.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c kMenu

Ed i t Divi de

Effect Delete

ETC

Cop y

Ed i t s cene.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c kMenu

Ed i t

Effect Fade

ETC

Cop y

Scene effect is setup.

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 117)

Qu i c kMenu

Ed i t Effect

ETC

Cop y

Copy the selected photo to card.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c kMenu

Ed i t D i v i de

Effect Delete

ETC

Cop y

Div ide scene.

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 110)

Qu i c kMenu

Ed i t Divi de

Effect Delete

ETC

Cop y

Delete selected scene.

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 114)

Qu i c kMenu

Ed i t

Effect Fade

ETC

Cop y

Add fading to the beginning

and/ or end of scene.

ENTER RETURN RA

English

●Disc

Qu i c kMenu

ETC

enu f o r di sc.

●Others

Qu i c kMenu

ETC

Oth er s Menu

at Disc

For

ENTER RETURN RA

Repea t Pl ay : Of f

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 132)

Qu i c kMenu

at Disc

For

ETC

at.

Disc For

ENTER RETURN RA

(p. 136)

Qu i c kMenu

ETC

Repea t Pl ay Of f

Sel ec t the repeat pl ay

set t ing.

ENTER RETURN RA

Qu i c kMenu

ETC

Repea t Pl ay On

Cancel repeat play.

ENTER RETURN RA

Of f

FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC):

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page.

●Disc

(p. 135)

Qu i c kMenu

Finalize Disc

ETC

enu f o r di sc.

ENTER RETURN R

Qu i c kMenu

Finalize Disc

ETC

Finalize DVD-R disc.

ENTER RETURN R

●Others

(p. 136)

Qu i c kMenu

ETC

Repea t Pl ay : Of f

enu

Oth er s

ENTER RETURN R

Note:

The menu item “Finalize Disc” will not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc.

Qu i c kMenu

ETC

Repea t Pl ay Of f

Sel ec t the repeat pl ay

set t ing.

ENTER RETURN R

Qu i c kMenu

ETC

Repea t Pl ay On

Cancel repeat play.

ENTER RETURN R

Of f

FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD):

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference page.

(p. 110)

Qu i c kMenu

De l e t e

Qu i c kMenu

De l e t e

enu f o r scene.

ENTER RETURN

Qu i c kMenu

at Card

For

enu f o r card.

ENT ER RET URN

Qu i c kMenu

Star t

Sl i de s how of a l l sc enes.

ENT ER RET URN

Delete selected photo.

ENTER RETURN

Qu i c kMenu

at Card

For

Card For

at.

ENTER RETURN

Qu i c kMenu

Star t

Star t sl ide show.

ENTER RETURN

(p. 132)

(p. 137)

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Manually Focusing Subject

The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING

Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (auto-focus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).

Focusing range

You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:

• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity

• On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity

1Press the FOCUS button during recording.

“MF” will appear on the screen.

0:00:00

REM

Manual Focus icon

FINE

3 0 MIN

8:00AM

9/3 0/2005

FOCUS

VOL.

2Press the zoom lever to “T” control side to

zoom in on subject.

3Use the S R buttons to adjust the focus,

while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

English

Adjust with S and R buttons

Note:

• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus

and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen.

• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.

• Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be restored.

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 72):

Objects not in the center of screen

Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall

Objects that are far and near at the same time

Objects moving rapidly

Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it

neon sign, spotlight, etc. which glares or emits strong light

Night view

Dark objectsObjects lit by

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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)

The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.

1Press the EXPOSURE button during

recording.

The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

0:00:00

REM

Exposure adjustment bar

FINE

3 0 MIN

8:00AM

9/3 0/2005

2Use the S R buttons to adjust the exposure,

while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

EXPOSURE

Adjust with S and R buttons

Note:

• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual

adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will appear on the screen.

• The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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VOL.

Compensating for Backlight

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

Press the BLC button during recording.

Backlight correction icon

English

FINE

The backlight correction icon will appear.

Note:

• Pressing the BLC button will alternate between

backlight setting between on and off.

• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off” when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

BLC

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

8:00AM

9/30/2005

Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 175.

To external microphone jack

Note:

• Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged

in the AV/S input/output terminal. Unplug the AV/S input/output cable to use the external microphone.

• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this

DVD video camera/recorder.)

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Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only)

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.

Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting light

Auto

( when the PHOTO button is

pressed

(

Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear.

Always emits light regardless of brightness.

Off

)

1Press the MENU button, and choose Flash

from the Camera Functions Setup menu.

2Choose the option for Flash and decide it. 3Press the MENU

button to end the setting.

* Displayed when

using DZ-GX20A to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected)

●Optional Video Flash (for DZ-

GX20A or DZ-MV780A only)

See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 151.

You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*

English

(p. 151): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-MV730A.

era Funct i ons Setup

Program AE W

hi te Bal.

oom

Dig .Z

Flash

ENTER RETURN

Au t o

Of f

RAM

REM

394

8:00AM

9/30/2005

No light emission.

Note:

• The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash setting, it is recommended to return it to “Auto” after recording with the “On” or “Off” setting, before turning the DVD video camera/r ecorder off.

• When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will be slower, so don’t let the camera shake.

• However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place.

• The built-in Video Flash cannot be used when a conversion lens is attached: Specify “Flash: Off”.

• The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near.

• The distance for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the subject, but it is approximately 3.2 – 8.2 feet (1 – 2.5 m).

• When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off. Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish image.

• “ ( ” will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash.

• While “ ( ” is flashing, the video flash will not emit light, though the D VD camera/recorder is recording.

• Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the human eye. Emitting light from Video Flash near human eye could damage the subject’s eyesight. Especially when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet (1 m) away.

• Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver in vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing an accident.

• Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fi re or explosion.

• When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to DZ-GX20A, the built-in video flash in DZ-GX20A will not operate.

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VIDEOAUDIO

Viewing on TV Screen

Connecting to a TV

CONNECTING TO A TV

Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows:

To S-VIDEO

To AV input/output jack

input jack*

To video/audio input jacks

AV/S input/out put cable

* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.

Note:

• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.

• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV

is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling (see “Terminology”, p. 155) from the TV speakers.

Stereo Type with

S-VIDEO Jack

S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO

Red White

(provided)

• Insert the AV/S input/output cable plugs into jacks

straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the jacks.

Stereo Type Monaural Type

Red

Yellow

White

Yellow

White

Red

YellowWhite

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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN

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1Turn the TV on and set the input selector to

“VCR” whichever applicable Video input.

Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input.

2Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

The image that the DVD video camera/ recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/recorder.

3Perform playback, recording or editing.

You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc Navigation while checking on TV screen.

Note:

• Adjust the volume of sound on TV.

• The infrared remote control is useful when operating

the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inadv ertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this, set the remote control code of the VCR to a position other than “VCR2”.

• Information that the DVD video camera/r ecorder is recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also display only part of information or switch off the display. Refer to “SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)” on page 97, and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display status.

• When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will appear on TV screen.

• If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set the TV to the wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation display may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).

English

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC

You can use a DVD recorder (see “Terminology”, p. 155) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

1Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player

and play it back.

See the instruction manual for DVD recorder/player.

PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC

1Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc.

You need to finalize (see “Terminology”, p. 155) a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 135. No further data can be recorded on finalized disc.

Note:

Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/ recorder.

2Insert the disc into the DVD player and play

it back.

See the instruction manual for DVD player.

Note:

• When playing back disc on another device, the Disc

Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Note:

• Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized

into any DVD recorder: The disc may be unusable (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).

• DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/

recorder or other 8 cm DVD-R discs can be played back on other D VD players or other devices conforming to 8 cm DVD-R, but playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed.

• Playback may not be possible on some DVD players,

or it may depend on the recorded status of DVD-R discs: In such cases, play back the DVD-R disc on this DVD video camera/recorder. Also, playback on DVD players may stop momentarily between scenes.

English

Recording (Dubbing) Images

• Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device,

Before You Begin

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE

You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/ recorder.

Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the other video device as follows:

be sure to turn both devices off.

• Insert a recordable DVD-RAM disc or card* into this DVD video camera/ recorder (see p. 24, 27).

* Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.

Signal flow

To AV input/output jack

AV/S input/out put cable

* If you are using DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can

connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.

1Set the input source on

the DVD video camera/ recorder to “LINE (L

(provided)

L IN

0:00:00 REM

3 0 MIN

IN)”.

8:00AM

9/30/2005

Switch the input

FINE

referring to “Input Source” on page 94.

Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal

English

(only for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A).

To S-VIDEO

output jack of

VCR, etc.*

Yellow

3Press the REC button.

Recording will start on this DVD video camera/recorder. The operation of this line-input recording is the same as for recording movie. Press the PHOTO button when recording a photo.

White

To video/audio output jacks

Red

2Turn on the connected device, and start

playback.

The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD video camera/ recorder.

Note:

• If you operate the DV D video camera/recorder

connected to another device, alw ays power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/ charger.

• If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control provided with the DVD video camera/ recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than “VCR2”.

• With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images.

• The DZ-MV730A cannot record S-VIDEO input.

• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard

from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise to enter the recorded image.

• The recorded contents can be played back in the same manner as when playing back camera images recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA” whenever DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Recording of most images is prohibited by the copyguard signal to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. “COPY PROTECTED” appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of digital satellite broadcasts, etc.

• If a video signal that cannot be read by this D VD video camera/recorder is present – even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal – the input image may not be recorded normally.

• If the input signal is interrupted by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using video selector (see “Terminology”, p. 155), normal recording cannot be performed.

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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS

You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a DVD-RAM disc or card* in DVD video camera/recorder. Use the AV/S in put/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder to the other video camera.

* Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.

DVD video camera, 8mm video camera,

Signal flow

To S-VIDEO output To AV input/ output jack

AV/S input/output cable (provided)

*1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this D VD video camera/recorder can be directly connected to some

video cameras.

*2: If the video camera to be connect ed has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/

recorder (only for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A).

jack of video

camera, etc.

3 relay adapters (generally available)

VHS video camera, etc.

1Set the input source on

the DVD video camera/ recorder to “LINE (L IN)”.

Switch the input

FINE

referring to “Input Source” on page 94.

Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal (only for DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A).

2Turn on the connected device, and start

playback.

The picture will appear on the LCD screen or

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viewfinder of this DVD video camera/ recorder.

3Press the REC button.

Recording will start on this DVD video camera/recorder. The operation of this line-input recording is the same as for recording movie.

L IN

0:00:00 REM

3 0 MIN

8:00AM

9/30/2005

Note:

• With DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A, using S-VIDEO will

enable you to record clearer images.

• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise to enter the recorded image.

• Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. See “SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)” on page 95 for details, and “Recording Stills” on page 51 for how to record still images.

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES

You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure:

Signal flow

To AV input/output jack

AV/S input/output cable

* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/

recorder.

(provided)

1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2Select a scene to be played back. 3Set the channel of the connected video device

to an external input.

4Press the playback (A) button on this DVD

video camera/recorder and the record button on connected device: The DVD video camera/recorder will start playback and the recorded device will record (dub) it.

To S-VIDEO

input jack of

VCR, etc.

Note:

• Using an S-VIDEO jack will deliver clearer images.

• Audio is heard from the speaker: If the volume is too

high, noise may enter the dubbed image.

• It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to

create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p.124).

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the

DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to pre vent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device.

• If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote

control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR to a position other than “VCR2”.

Yellow

White

To video/audio input jacks

Red

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Advanced Techniques

This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder.

Checking Flow of Normal Menu

The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:

• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 63)

• Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts

Camera Functions

Press the MENU button while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor: The Normal Menu will appear.

Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the option. See page 64 for the setting method. The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted. No menu appears during recording.

Display of selected

Selection of setup items

S : Camera Functions Setup T : Record Functions Setup U : Date Setup V : LCD/EVF Setup W : Initial Setup

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setup item

Functions settable

Camera Funct ions Setup

Program AE

hi te Bal. EIS Dig. Zoo MIC.F i l ter

ENTER RETURN

Guide display

Auto

Spor ts Portrait Spo t l i ght Sand&Snow

Low Li ght

RAM

Options settable

Display of disc or card being used (p. 54)

●Flow of Normal Menu

Refer to page indicated for details of each function.

Camera Functions Setup

Date Setup

Camer a Funct ions Setup

ENTER RETURN

Program AE : W

hi te Bal. : EIS : Dig. Zoom : MIC.Fi l ter :

Au t o Au t o

On 40x Of f

RAM

Program AE (p. 86) White balance (p. 88)

EIS

(p. 90) Digital zoom (p. 56) Microphone filter

Flash

(p. 76)

(p. 90)

*1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A is in

“N” or “P” status. *2: Displayed only in “O” status. *3: Displayed when DZ-GX20A is recording a photo

(not displayed when the optional Video Flash is

connected).

Record Functions Setup

Record Funct ions Setup

V IDEO Mod e : F I NE

16:9 :Off

Inpu t Source : CAMERA OSD Ou t pu t : On

(p. 96)

(p. 91)

RAM

*6 *9

(p. 95)

*8*9

(p. 97)

ENTER RETURN

Movie quality

16:9

(p. 92) Input selection (p. 94) External still input Self-timer On-screen information display output

*4: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status.

The quality mode is displayed in “P” status. (p. 94)

*5: Not displayed in “N” or “P” st at us, or w i th exter n a l

input.

*6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status, or “P”,

and input selection is set to external signal or S external signal.

*7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status, or “P”

status.

*8: Displayed only when input selection is set to

camera.

*9: Not displayed in Quick Menu.

Dat e Setup

Da t e Se t Da t e Mod e : M/D/Y

ENTER RETURN

Date setting (p. 37) Display format

LCD/EVF Setup

LCD/EVF Set up

Ad j us t EVF Di s p la y : Au t o

ENTER RETURN

RAM

(p. 38)

RAM

Adjust (p. 98) EVF Display (p. 99)

Initial Setup

Beep : On

er Save : Of f

Po Record LED : On Language : Eng l i sh Demo Mode : Auto Reset

ENTER RETURN

Beep

(p. 100) Power save Recording LED

(p. 100)

RAM

(p. 101) Language selection (p. 101) Demo mode (p. 154) Reset (p. 102)

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Setting Up Camera Functions

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Before You Begin

• See page 64 for how to set.

• No menu screen appears with external input.

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.

1Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “Program AE” on the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, an d then press the A button.

The options will appear on the right of “Program AE”.

2Use the f/e/d/

c buttons to choose the desired option, and then press the A button: The selected option will be set.

Selected AE mode

Camera Funct ions Setup

Program AE

hi te Bal. EIS Dig .Zoo MIC.Fi l ter

ENTER RETURN

FINE

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

The menu screen will disappear.

Note:

• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-

screen information display. However, nothing will appear in the Auto mode.

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• The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• When recording in a dark area, an after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod in such cases).

• If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for recording.

Auto

Spo r ts Por t r a i t Spo t l i ght

Sand&Snow

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Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate.

a Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording.

Sports : Reduces blurring when recording

rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.

Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person

or a creature, stand out from a blurred background.

Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject

portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the subject, as in a wedding or on stage.

Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of

subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark

place even with decreased lighting. Turn the LCD monitor 180º during recording: The LCD monitor light can then be used for recording.

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT

When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.

1Press the MENU button, and choose

“Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu.

2Choose “Low Light”,

and designate it.

Camera Funct ions Setup

Program AE

hi te Bal.

EIS

Dig .Zoo MIC.Fi l ter

ENTER RETURN

3Press the MENU

button to end the setting.

4Open the LCD

monitor, turn it 180º so that it faces the same direction as the lens: The LCD monitor will light white.

Auto

Spo r ts Portrait Spo t l i ght

Sand&Snow

Low L ight

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Note:

• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.

• The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject

up to 3.2 feet (1 m) ev en in a dark place.

• An after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended that you use a tripod).

• If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page72).

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ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions.

Mode Setting content

Auto Whi te balance always

automatically adjusted

Set You can manually adjust

white balance to match the light source or situation (p.89)

Outdoor To record in fine

weather

Indoor 1 To record under

incandescent light, halogen light or bulbcolor type fluorescent light

Indoor 2 To record under

fluorescent light

1Press the MENU

button, choose “White Bal.” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

On-screen

display

None

Camera Funct ions Setup

Program AE

Aut o

hi te Bal.

Set

EIS Di g . Zoo

Ou tdoor

MIC.Fi l ter

ENTER RETURN

Indoor 1

Indoor 2

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Note:

• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the

on-screen information.

• The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology”, p. 155) with hand, etc.

Infrared sensor block

• If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally.

2Choose the desired

option, and then press the A button.

FINE

White balance mode

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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●Setting white balance manually

1Point the DVD

video camera/

Thick paper

recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manual ly Focu sing Subject” (see page 72).

2Press the MENU

button, choose “White Bal.”, “Set”, and then press the A button.

Camera Funct ions Setup

Program AE

hi te Bal.

EIS

Di g .Zoo MIC.Fi l ter

ENTER RETURN

3Hold A pressed until

the “h” indicator changes from blinking to a steady light. When the “h” indicator lights, the white balance

Set EX I T

setting will be complete.

4Press the C button to

end the setting.

Aut o

Set

Ou tdoor

Indoor 1 Indoor 2

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Note:

• The white balance set using the “Set” option will be

stored in memory until it is re-set.

• Do not use a colored object when setting the white

balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.

• If “Input Source: LINE, S-LINE” has been specified,

you cannot use the “Set” mode of white balance (p. 94).

• The setting on white balance “Set” may not be

possible in a dark place. Also, the white balance cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (p.56). In such status, the “h” indicator will remain blinking. Set the white balance in a bright place with “Dig. Zoom Off” specified.

• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the

white balance for appropriate colors.

• The setting will be stored in memory even when the

DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The “h” indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white balance as needed.

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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)

When you use zoom (see page 56) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.

1Press the MENU

button, choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

Camera Funct i ons Setup

Program AE W

hi te Bal.

EIS

Dig .Z

oom

Of f

MIC.Fi l ter

ENTER RETURN

After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is recommended that you return the setting to “On” and then turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off, unless you normally record with “Off” setting.

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Note:

2Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the

A button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

●Checking EIS On or Off

You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen information display.

• The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned off.

• It is recommended that you specify “EIS Off” when using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or tripod.

• When “EIS On” is specified, there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen.

• Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even if “EIS On” is specified: Firmly hold the DVD video camera/recorder with both hands.

EIS

0:00:00

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3 0 MIN

conversion lens is used.

• EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-

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GX20A or DZ-MV780A.

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

See page 56 for setting on digital zoom.

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)

When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce wind noise in recording. If “MIC.Filter: ON” is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.

1Press the MENU

button, choose “MIC.Filter” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A

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button.

Camera Funct ions Setup

Program AE W

hi te Bal. EIS Dig. Zoo

MIC.Fi l ter

ENTER RETURN

2Choose the desired option, and then press the

A button.

3Press the MENU button

to end the setting.

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Note:

• You can also use the on-

screen display to confirm that the MIC.Filter has been set.

• The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie recording.

• The microphone filter function works only with the built-in microphone: It will not function when using an external microphone (p.75).

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Microphone filter icon

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Setting Up Record Functions

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”.

It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode. (p. 28)

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen,

Record Funct ions Setup

V IDEO Mode

16:9 Input Source O

SD Output

ENTER RETURN

XTRA

FINE

STD

and then press the A button.

2Choose the desired quality mode, and then

press the A button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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Note:

• The movie quality setting will be stored in memory

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The “VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the

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3 0 MIN

disc is replaced.

• When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the

setting on movie quality or wide-screen mode while recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/ recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the disc for recording.

• The movie quality setting is effective only during

movie recording: The setting will not be displayed during recording of stills.

Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the “STD” mode):

• If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left)

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly

• If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not mo ving

(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)

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SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)

When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect rati o with “Off” is 4:3).

“16:9 On” specified (aspect ratio 16:9)

1Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the

“16:9 Off” specified (aspect ratio 4:3)

2Choose “On”, and then press the A button.

“Record Setup Functions” menu screen, and then press the A button.

Record Funct ions Setup

V IDEO Mode

16:9

Input Source

OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

Of f

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3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify “16:9 Off”: Recording with “16:9 On” specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direction of image.

An image recorded with “16:9 On” specified will appear as follows:

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder

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Note:

• The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20A or

DZ-MV780A only), or “STD” recording using DVD-R disc.

• Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only) using the same disc.

• Once the DVD-R disc has been recorded in the normal (4:3) mode, you will not be able to switch it to the widescreen mode using the same disc.

• Once a DVD-R disc has been recorded in the 16:9 mode, you will not be able to switch it to the normal (4:3) mode using the same disc.

• Images recorded with “16:9 On” (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be pla yed back with the setting used during recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used.

• The characters of dates and titles will be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD monitor of this DVD video camera/recorder.

• When “16:9 On” is specified, black bands will appear across the top and bottom of LCD monitor screen (except on menu or Disc Navigation screen, or playback image recorded with “16:9 Off” is specified).

• The 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*.

• To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this

switching.

• When using a video selector (see “Terminology”, p. 155), the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.

* This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.

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SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.

It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. (p. 30 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”)

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen,

Record Funct ions Setup

Qua l i t y

Input Source Se l f Timer O

SD Output

ENTER RETURN

FINE

NOR

and then press the A button.

2Choose the option you want, and then press

the A button.

3Press the MENU

button to end the

setting.

Note:

The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camer a/recorder is turned off.

NORM

Still recording quality

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RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)

If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 80 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them.

Setting Content On-screen display

CAMERA

LINE

SLINE

* Displayed on DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only.

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Input Source” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

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Usually select this option. No display To input image from another device L IN

To input S-VIDEO signal from another device S IN

Record Funct ions Setup

V IDEO Mode

16: 9

Input Source

OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

CAMERA

LINE

SLINE

3Press the MENU button

to end the setting.

Note:

The “Input Source” setting will

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return to “CAMERA” whenever the DVD video camer a/ recorder is turned off.

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2Choose “LINE”, and then press the A

button.

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)

When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of exte rnally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with movement.

Recording

format

Frame

Details of setting

Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video.

On-screen display

DVD-RAM card

Field

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “PHOTO Input” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen,

Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.

Record Funct ions Setup

Input Source

PHOTO Input

Se l f Ti mer

ENTER RETURN

F r ame

Field

and then press the A button.

2Select the desired option and then press the

A button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Still external input icon

(Field)

L IN

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• The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the

on-screen information.

• The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned

RAM

off.

• Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images”, p.80 to see how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another device.

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SELF-TIMER

You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.

The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Self Timer” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen,

Record Funct ions Setup

Input Source

Se l f Ti mer

OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

Of f

and then press the A button.

2Select “On”, and then press the A button.

The self-timer will be set.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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4Press the PHOTO button.

The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera/recorder will blink.

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The self-timer indicator will start to count down, and recording will commence approximately 10 seconds later.

Note:

• You can also check that self-timer has been set by

reviewing the on-screen information.

• To rel ease the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera/r ecorder off.

• To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button aga in before recording starts, or press the C button.

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SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)

If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (display ed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen.

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “OSD Output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen,

Record Funct ions Setup

V IDEO Mode 16:9 Input Source

OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

and then press the A button.

2Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the A

button.

LCD screen or viewfinder

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FINE

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

Of f

• The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory

RAM

even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will

appear during playback. See page 62 f or playback onscreen information display.

• Even after the on-screen information is removed from

the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

• The on-screen display output functions only when the

input selection is set to camera: It cannot be set during external input.

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LCD/EVF Setup

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS)

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating

LCD/EVF Set up

Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”.

The brightness adjustment bar will appear on

Ad j us t

EVF D i sp lay

ENTER RETURN

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Use f / e / d / c to select, and then press A to designate.

the screen.

2Use the d/c buttons

for adjustment.

Press d :

The screen becomes dimmer.

Press c :

The screen becomes brighter.

LCD/ EVF Ad j us t

LCD Br ight ness

EVF Br i ghtness Co l o r Le v e l

adjustment bar

ENTERADJ US T

Brightness

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camer a/recorder is turned off.

RAM

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “EVF Brightness”.

LCD/EVF Set up

Ad j us t

EVF D i sp lay

ENTER RETURN

3Press the MENU button to end the

adjustment.

Note:

The brightness setting is stored in memory even after

RAM

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

2Use the d/c buttons

for adjustment.

Press d :

The screen becomes

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dimmer.

Press c :

The screen becomes brighter.

LCD/ EVF Ad j us t

LCD Br ight ness

EVF Br i ghtness

Co l o r Le v e l

adjustment bar

ENTERADJ US T

Brightness

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SETTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOR LEVEL)

You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “Color Level”.

LCD/EVF Set up

Ad j us t

EVF D i sp lay

ENTER RETURN

3Press the MENU button.

Note:

• The color setting will be stored in memory even after

RAM

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor

screen or viewfinder is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded image itself will not change.

The color density adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

2Use the d/c buttons

for adjustment.

Press d :

For lighter color.

Press c :

For denser color.

LCD/ EVF Ad j us t

LCD Br ight ness EVF Br i ghtness

Co l o r Le v e l

Color density

adjustment bar

ENTERADJ US T

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ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “EVF Display” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen.

LCD/EVF Set up

Ad j us t

EVF D i sp lay

ENTER RETURN

Au t o

Note:

The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

RAM

2Choose “On” and decide it. 3Press the MENU button to end the setting:

Images will always appear in the viewfinder regardless of whether the LCD monitor is open/closed.

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Initial Settings

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)

Setting Content

On Off

Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc.

No beep is heard.

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1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

Ini t ial Setup

Beep

Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset

ENTER RETURN

Of f

2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A

button.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

RAM

Note:

The “Beep” setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALL Y (POWER SAVE)

Setting Content

To engage power save. If the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording

Off

1Press the MENU

button, use “Operating Menu” (p. 64) to choose “Power Save” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A

button.

pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly.

To cancel power save.

Ini t ial Setup

Beep

Power Save

Record LED Language Demo Mode Reset

ENTER RETURN

Of f

Note:

• To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from

automatic off activated by the power save function, set the power switch to “OFF”, and then set it to “O”, “N” or “P”

• The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-

RAM

screen information display.

• The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

3Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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