Hitachi DZ-BX35ESW, DZ-GX3200ESW, DZ-GX3300ESWC, DZ-GX3200ESWC, DZ-GX3100ESWC Instruction Manual

DZ-GX3300E(SWH) DZ-GX3200E(SWH) DZ-GX3100E(SWH) DZ-BX37E(SWH) DZ-BX35E(SWH)

DZ-GX3300E(AU) DZ-GX3200E(AU) DZ-GX3100E(AU) DZ-BX37E(AU) DZ-BX35E(AU)

Instruction manual

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely.

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Если Вы хотите получить надежные результаты при воспроизведении и работать видеокамерой в следующие годы без возникновения каких-либо проблем, прежде всего прочтите полностью эту инструкцию по эксплуатации.

DVDCAM PC Software Support Centre

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

DZ-GX3300E

DZ-GX3100E

DZ-BX37E/BX35E

DZ-GX3200E

Support Center phone numbers for software provided:

Телефон центра программного обслуживания для прилагаемого программного обеспечения: PIXELA CORPORATION

+63-2-438-0090 URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html

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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 feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.

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

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Identifications of caution marks

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programmes and

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

WARNING: To prevent risk of injury or damage to your DVD video camera/recorder and the AC adapter/charger, use only the DZ-BP14S/DZBP07PW/DZ-BP14SW/DZ-BP7SW battery and DZ-ACS3 (SW) AC adapter/charger.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than

99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as coloured bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology.

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.

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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 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.

15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be

used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily accessible.

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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 machine. 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/recorder 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.

Heat on surface of product:

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

warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Screen on connected TV:

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

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

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40ºC or under 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 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.

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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, which 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.

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 normally. 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 from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle – condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. 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 surveillance

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.

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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

The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. 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 132).

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 26).

• 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.

CARD ACCESS indicator

ACCESS/PC indicator

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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 or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave

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

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 high,

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 normally or

recorded contents cannot be played 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 makes 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.

• 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 restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

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CLEANING

Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.

●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens

Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.

●If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton swab, etc.

Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could scratch the lens.

●Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD video camera/recorder case

The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with a moist cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.

HANDLING DISCS

●Using discs

Discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them:

• Always use a brand new disc when recording

important material.

• Be sure not to touch the recording surface of

disc, or dirty or scratch it.

• 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 correctly be recognized

− Disc cannot be initialized

− Delay between video and audio

Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena may occasionally occur. While 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.

• When recording images,

the DVD video camera/ recorder may avoid the portions of disc where recording is not possible, due to dust, scratches, etc. [It will pause 9 at such a portion and automatically restart recording (:).] 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

− Where there is heat from a heater, etc.

Block noise

001/ 006All Programs

PLAY

Fig. 1

001/ 002All Programs

PLAY

(Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.)

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

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following five chapters.

• The section on “Setups” explains how to set

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

• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder – recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images.

• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains

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

• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains

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

• “Subsidiary Information” includes an

introduction to products sold separately, and troubleshooting.

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.

• A detailed table of contents directing you to

specific information quickly (see pages 11 –

13).

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................................................ 23

Recording Movie ............................................. 40

Playing Back.................................................... 68

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 75

Connecting to a TV........................................ 105

Connecting to PC .......................................... 111

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

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 33).

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

●, , , ,  and  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-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-GX3300E are used for the explanation in this text.

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. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM

and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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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This instruction manual shows 19 DVD video camera/recorder models DZ-GX3300E (SW), DZ-GX3200E (SW), DZ-GX3100E (SW), DZ-BX37E (SW), DZ-BX35E (SW), DZ-GX3300E (SWC), DZ-GX3200E (SWC), DZ-GX3100E (SWC), DZ-BX37E(SWC), DZ-GX3300E (SWH), DZ-GX3200E (SWH), DZ-GX3100E (SWH), DZ-BX37E (SWH), DZ-BX35E (SWH), DZ-GX3300E (AU), DZ-GX3200E (AU), DZ-GX3100E (AU), DZ-BX37E(AU), DZ-BX35E (AU).

The DZ-GX3300E (SW), DZ-GX3300E (SWC), DZ-GX3300E (SWH) and DZ-GX3300E (AU) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZ-GX3300E”. The DZ-GX3200E (SW), DZ-GX3200E (SWC), DZ-GX3200E (SWH) and DZ-GX3200E (AU) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZ-GX3200E”. The DZ-GX3100E (SW), DZ-GX3100E (SWC), DZ-GX3100E (SWH) and DZ-GX3100E (AU) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZ-GX3100E”. The DZ-BX37E (SW), DZ-BX37E(SWC), DZ-BX37E (SWH) and DZ-BX37E (AU) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZ-BX37E”. The DZ-BX35E (SW), DZ-BX35E (SWH) and DZ-BX35E (AU) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZ-BX35E”. No model names are mentioned for functions and specifications common to all models; if there are any differences between models, the model names are specified.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........3

Cautions When Using ........................................4

Cautions When Storing ......................................7

Suggestions and Restrictions.............................7

CLEANING ............................................................8

HANDLING DISCS ................................................ 8

DISC CLEANING................................................... 9

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

About This Manual ...........................................10

Table of Contents.............................................11

Checking Provided Accessories.......................14

Names of Parts ................................................15

Setups

Demonstration Function...................................19

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder ..19

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER.. 19

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP...................... 19

ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 20

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................20

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................21

Discs and Cards...............................................22

AVAILABLE DISCS .............................................23

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 23

NOTES ON FINALIZATION:................................23

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED

ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER:24

AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 24

COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD .......24

Preparations for Power Supply ........................25

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER................................ 25

Setting Up the Battery......................................26

CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 26

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER..................................... 27

REMOVING BATTERY........................................27

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 29

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 29

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder

On and Off .....................................................30

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN........................................................... 31

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VIEWFINDER ...................................................31

Setting Date and Time..................................... 32

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF

DATE AND TIME ..............................................32

Initial Settings.................................................. 33

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF

(BEEP)..............................................................33

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........33

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE)....................................................33

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS

(RESET)............................................................34

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED)................................................34

CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION ..34

LCD/EVF Setup............................................... 35

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER

(EVF BRIGHTNESS) ........................................35

ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY

(COLOUR LEVEL)............................................36

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

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

Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 37

Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 39

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie ............................................. 40

Recording Stills ............................................... 41

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART

button)........................................................... 42

On-Screen Information.................................... 43

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING....................................................43

Checking Flow of Menu................................... 48

Zooming .......................................................... 50

MACRO RECORDING ........................................50

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT.......51

Manually Focusing Subject ............................. 52

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 52

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure) .................................................... 54

Compensating for Backlight ............................ 54

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300E only).... 55

Setting Up Camera Functions ......................... 56

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE

SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE).............. 56

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT .............................................57

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)..........57

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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER

(EIS).................................................................. 59

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)................ 59

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING

(MIC.FILTER) ...................................................59

Setting Up Record Functions........................... 60

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE). 60 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9

MODE).............................................................. 61

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY)........................................................ 63

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

(INPUT SOURCE) ............................................ 63

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING

METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) ..............................64

SELF-TIMER .......................................................64

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON

OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) ................................. 65

Using External Microphone.............................. 65

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation...................................... 66

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 66

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN........................................................... 68

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE. 69

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE.............. 69

CAPTURING PHOTO.......................................... 70

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD 70

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................... 70

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 70

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.............................. 71

PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................71

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) ....... 72

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK 73

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES...................... 74

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER...................................................... 74

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 75

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION

MENU ............................................................... 76

Scene............................................................... 78

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) .............78

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) .................. 79

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT –

COMBINE)........................................................ 80

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT –

MOVE).............................................................. 80

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT –

FADE)............................................................... 81

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT – SKIP) ............................................. 82

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)................................. 83

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD

(COPY) ............................................................. 84

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK).............. 85

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT) .........................................................86

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL)...........................................87

Program ........................................................... 88

WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?...................................... 88

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) .............................88

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ..................89

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)........ 89

Play List ...........................................................91

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.......................................91

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)............ 91

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST

(SELECT) .........................................................92

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)................ 92

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ...................................... 93

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ...................................... 94

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................94

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................95

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ......................95

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) .....96

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)......... 97

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)....................... 97

Go To...............................................................98

TOP (END) ..........................................................98

Disc or Card Management...............................98

INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD

(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ..................98

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

(PROTECT DISC)............................................. 99

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC

OR CARD (CAPACITY)....................................99

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC (UPDATE

CONTROL INFO.) ..........................................100

FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC

(FINALIZE DISC) ............................................ 101

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW

(UNFINALIZE DISC).......................................102

Others ............................................................ 103

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 103

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY).............................................103

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3

DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)................................. 104

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)........................................................... 104

Viewing on TV Screen ...................................105

CONNECTING TO A TV....................................105

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ...............................106

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player................ 107

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PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode)

DISC ...............................................................107

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW DISC ...................................................... 107

Recording (Dubbing) Images .........................108

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM

OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................. 108

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER

VIDEO DEVICES............................................ 110

Connecting to PC

(DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/

BX37E)

Software Provided..........................................111

Requirements of available PC........................112

Installing Software..........................................113

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable..116

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC.. 118 BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION

(UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/

CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH ...........119

Using Software...............................................120

[When using Windows]

USING IMAGEMIXER 3 ....................................120

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON DISC USING

PC................................................................... 120

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES

RECORDED ON DISC ...................................122

[When using Macintosh] USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND

IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2.............................. 125

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE A

DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) .....................125

Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC ..128

Uninstalling Software .....................................129

Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/

recorder to PC .............................................130

Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories..............131

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................131

POWER SUPPLY..............................................131

Trouble Messages..........................................132

Troubleshooting .............................................138

System Reset.................................................146

Major Specifications.......................................147

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS.................... 151

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD. 152

Index ..............................................................153

Be sure to read the following before opening the

package of CD-ROM ...................................155

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Checking Provided Accessories

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

Battery (model DZ-BP14S):

For DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.

Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):

For DZ-GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.

AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3(SW)):

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

Mains lead:

Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger.

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.

Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W):

Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance. For DZGX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E only.

Lithium battery (model CR2032):

To power the remote control. For DZGX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E only.

AV/S input/output cable:

Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or input or output video from/to another video device. For DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E/GX3100E.

AV/S output cable:

Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or output video to another video device. For DZ-BX37E/BX35E only.

Shoulder strap:

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

Lens cap and lens cap string:

Attach the lens cap when not recording, to protect the lens.

Single-sided 8 cm DVD-RAM disc:

To record videos (movies) on this DVD video camera/recorder. For DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E only.

Software CD-ROM:

Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZGX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E only.

PC connection cable:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZGX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E only.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

for DZ-GX3300E (SW), DZ-GX3200E (SW), DZ-GX3100E (SW), DZ-BX37E (SW) and DZ-BX35E (SW)

for DZ-GX3300E (SWH), DZ-GX3200E (SWH), DZ-GX3100E (SWH), DZ-BX37E (SWH) and DZ-BX35E (SWH)

for DZ-GX3300E (AU), DZ-GX3200E (AU), DZ-GX3100E (AU), DZBX37E(AU) and DZ-BX35E (AU)

for DZ-GX3300E (SWC), DZ-GX3200E (SWC), DZ-GX3100E (SWC), DZ-BX37E(SWC)

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

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Names of Parts

1 Flash (for DZ-GX3300E only) (p. 55)

2 Light receiving sensor

(for DZ-GX3300E 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.

3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 20)

4 Stereo microphone

Take care that the microphone is not blocked by a hand, etc., during recording.

5 Recording indicator (p. 34)

The red indicator will light during recording.

6 Infrared receiver

(for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E only) (p. 21)

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

7 Optical 10× zoom lens

(for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E only)

Optical 15× zoom lens

(for DZ-GX3100E only)

Optical 25× zoom lens

(for DZ-BX37E/BX35E only)

(p. 50)

8 Lens hood (for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/

BX37E/BX35E only) (p. 51)

Always remove this lens hood when using the optional tele-conversion or wideconversion lens.

9 Zoom lever (p. 50)

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

10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-GX3300E/

GX3200E only) (p. 55)

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) (for DZ-

GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E only) (p. 116)

12 AV input/output jack (p. 105)

13 External microphone jack (for DZ-

GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E only) (p. 65)

14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 31)

1312

78 9

(Inside the cover)

23 4 51

Although the external appearances of DZGX3300E, DZ-GX3200E, DZ-GX3100E, DZBX37E and DZ-BX35E are different, the method of operating these models is identical. DZGX3300E illustrations are used in this manual.

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15 Viewfinder (p. 31)

16 Diopter control (p. 31)

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

17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 42)

To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF.

18 ACCESS/PC indicator

(for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/ BX37E only)

ACCESS indicator (for DZ-BX35E only)

(p. 6, 40, 41)

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.

19 PHOTO button (p. 41)

20 DISC EJECT button (p. 37)

Press down and release this button to open the cover of disc insertion block.

21 Disc insertion block (p. 37)

22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 27)

Press this button when removing the battery.

23 Battery attachment platform (p. 27)

24 Record button (REC) (p. 40)

25 LOCK switch (p. 40)

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

26 Power switch (p. 30)

27 Hand strap (p. 19)

16 17 182219

23 24 26 27

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28 FINALIZE button (p. 101)

Press this button to finalize the recorded DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.

29 FOCUS button (p. 52)

To switch between manual focus and autofocus.

30 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79)

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

31 SELECT button (p. 74)

32 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 66)

33 STOP/EXIT button (p. 10, 48, 69)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

34 EXPOSURE button (p. 54)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

35 Speaker (p. 69)

36 RESET button (p. 146)

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

DISPLAY (Screen display) button(p. 46, 73)

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

38 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 6, 41)

39 Volume control buttons (VOL)/

%$ buttons (p. 52, 54, 69)

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.

40 Card insertion block (p. 39)

41 BLC (backlight compensation) button

(p. 54)

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

42 2 / 1 / 0 / / /  buttons

(p. 32, 48, 69)

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

43 Tripod threaded hole

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

DISPLAY

FOCUS

FINALIZE

EXPOSURE

VOL.

BLC

29 30 31 32 33 34

35 4137 38 39 4036

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44 PHOTO button (p. 41)

45 REC button (p. 40)

46 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79)

47 SELECT button (p. 74)

48 Reverse search button (p. 70)

49 DELETE button (p. 78)

50 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 66)

51 DISPLAY button (p. 46, 73)

52 ZOOM T button (p. 50)

53 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 50)

54 ZOOM W button (p. 50)

55 Reverse skip button (p. 71)

56 Forward search button (p. 70)

57 Play/pause button (p. 69)

58 Stop button (p. 10, 48, 69)

59 Forward skip button (p. 71)

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

REC

PHOTO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

SELECT

DELETE

DISC

NAVIGATION

DISPLAY

56 57

58 59

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Setups

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

Demonstration Function

This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on. Refer to “CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION” on page 34 if you wish to view the demonstration immediately or change the setting to “Off”.

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

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

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

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ATTACHING LENS CAP

1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to

the lens cap.

2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the

attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder.

3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach

it over the lens.

Note:

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

video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.

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

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL

Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.

1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole

marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out forward.

2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive $

terminal facing down.

3 Slide the cover to close it.

Note:

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

Shorter end

Longer end

Push and fit

Battery holder

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REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL

1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the

battery out.

Warn ing:

• KEEP THE BATTERY 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-GX3300E/ GX3200E/3100E.

●Using remote Control

Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is up to 5 m.

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 the 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.

• 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 video camera/ recorder will also be operated by the remote control: To prevent this, change the remote control code of the VCR.

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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

DVD-RW

(VR mode)

DVD- RW

(VF mode)

DVD-R +RW

memory

card

To record video (p. 40) ●●●●●— To record photo (p. 41) ● ————● To delete image just

recorded (p. 69)

●●——●●

To select image and delete it (p. 78)

●●———●

To edit image (p. 79 – 80) ●●———— To play on other DVD players

and DVD recorders (p. 101)

∴

*1*2

●

∴

*1*2

—

To use new disc or new card without formatting

●

——● — ●

To initialize and reuse (p. 98) ●●●— ●● To additionally record on

finalized disc

— ●●*5— ●

—

To edit copied video on PC

●

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

*6*7*8

●

To playback video on PC

●

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

*6*7*8

●

To create DVD video using PC

——●

●

——

To copy still data on PC

●

*10

————●

●: Functions available; —: Not available

1: Playable on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW.

2: Must be finalized. Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders.

3: Some DVD devices conform to SD memory card.

4: When media that are sold “formatted” are used. If the initialization format differs, the media can be initialized on

this DVD video camera/recorder and then used.

5: To additionally record, the finalized disc must be unfinalized.

6: The provided software is used.

7: Finalize the disc when editing/playeing back on PC.

8: The software for Macintosh provided with this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with a +RW.

9: DZ-BX35E cannot be connected to a PC.

10: If you use Windows XP or MAC OS Ver. 10.4 or higher, photos can be imported without using the provided

software.

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AVAILABLE DISCS

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.

Note:

•

It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/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.

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC

For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times. This DVD video camera/recorder cannot record a DVD-R in the VR mode.

NOTES ON FINALIZATION:

• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/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-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).

• Use only DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E to record on or finalize a DVD-RW

(VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized: Using any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc.

•

DVD-RW or +RW 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 this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E and not finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalized.

•

Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and which has not been finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.

Usable discs and logos Function

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes. Also allows you to record photos.

DVD -RW [Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed (2x/1x)]

Allows you to choose the VR mode for deleting unnecessary scenes or editing scenes, or the VF mode in which deletion or editing is not possible, but high compatibility with DVD players is provided

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

Provides high compatibility with DVD players *1. No deletion or editing is possible.

+RW Ver. 1.2 (8 cm)

Provides high compatibility with DVD players but does not need to be finalized *2. Scenes can be deleted immediately after being recorded.

1: Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed. The disc must be finalized before being played back on a DVD

player.

2: Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed.

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

• CD-RW

• CD

• CD-R

• CD-ROM

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

• DVD-R (double-layered)

• DVD+R

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-Video

• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm

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. No multimedia card can be used.

●Handling card

• Do not use cards other than

the designated ones.

• Be sure to perform trial

recording before 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.

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

− Do not leave a +RW disc unused in the DVD video camera/recorder for a long time

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.

●Note when transferring or

discarding discs and memory cards:

“Formatting” or “deletion” using the functions of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change only the file control information: It will not completely delete the data on disc or memory card. When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on it. It is user’s responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card.

Te r mi n a l

Erasure prevention switch

Locked status

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Preparations for Power Supply

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-ACS3 (SW)) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.

1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/

charger.

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

output jack on AC adapter/charger.

4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the

battery attachment platform on DVD video camera/recorder. Use the same procedure as that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 27.

Mains lead

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

To AC outlet

* The shape of plug

varies depending on the model.

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Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E 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-BP07PW (unavailable for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or

DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E) 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-ACS3 (SW) AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire.

• Charge the battery at temperatures of 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. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.

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

CHARGING BATTERY

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

1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/

charger.

2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet.

3 Attach 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.

AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)

AC 110 – 120V

(for DZ-GX3300E (SW), DZ-GX3200E (SW), DZ-GX3100E (SW), DZ-BX37E (SW) and DZ-BX35E (SW) only)

Mains lead

AC adapter/charger

Battery

CHARGE indicator

DC output terminal

To AC outlet

* The shape of plug

varies depending on the model.

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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:

Note:

See “Troubleshooting” on page 138 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.

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

DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment

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

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.

1 While holding down the BATTERY EJECT

button, slide the battery upward to remove it.

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 discharge.

• Set the power switch to OFF before removing the battery.

Charge status CHARGE indicator

During charge Lit

Charge complete Goes out

Te r mi n a l side must be down.

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●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-GX3300E/GX3200E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional)

With DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E)/DZ-BP7SW*

(optional)

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.

Note:

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 138 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 10ºC to 30ºC: Charging at temperatures other than this range could

damage the battery.

Video mode DZ-GX3300E DZ-GX3200E DZ-GX3100E

DZ-BX37E/

BX35E

XTRA

When using viewfinder

approx. 105 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min

When using LCD monitor

approx. 95 min approx. 115 min approx. 130 min approx. 150 min

FINE

When using viewfinder

approx. 105 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min

When using LCD monitor

approx. 95 min approx. 115 min approx. 130 min approx. 150 min

STD

When using viewfinder

approx. 115 min approx. 140 min approx. 170 min approx. 210 min

When using LCD monitor

approx. 105 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min

Video mode DZ-GX3100E DZ-BX37E/BX35E

XTRA

When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min

When using LCD monitor approx. 65 min approx. 75 min

FINE

When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min

When using LCD monitor approx. 65 min approx. 75 min

STD

When using viewfinder approx. 80 min approx. 100 min

When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min approx. 85 min

*1The time is only for reference: It will vary depending on recording contents. *

Unavailable for DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E.

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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:

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

• 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 that you charge the battery shortly before using the DVD video camera/ recorder, usually on the day before you plan to use 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 recording 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 33.

Fully charged Nearly empty

White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)

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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:

Power ON status

During playback, set the power switch to “!” or “ ” when using disc, or set it to “"” 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 “Troubleshooting” on page 138).

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

• 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 132 and take corrective action.

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off

Set to “"”:

To record still on SD memory card

Set to “!”:

To record movie on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW disc

Set to “ ”:

To record still on DVDRAM disc

OFF

Power sw itch

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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.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

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

●Range where the LCD monitor can be moved

The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90º. 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

“Troubleshooting” on page 138.

• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 57.

• 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.

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER

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

focus to suit your eyesight.

Note:

• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to

“Troubleshooting” on page 138.

• 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 36) if you wish to display images in the viewfinder regardless of whether you open or close the LCD monitor.

Hook your finger

90º

(Bottom)

180º

Diopter control

Pull out the viewfinder until a click is heard.

Viewfinder

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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.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0// buttons to choose “Date Setup” and then “Date Set”.

2 Press the / 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 / button to select the digit to be set. If you press the  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.

3 Press the 0 or /

button to select the digit you want to set in sequence.

Press the 2 or 1 button to select the number for current date/time, and then repeat step 3 to set the current date and time.

Note:

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

4 After setting the current

date and time, press the  button.

The screen for verifying the set date will appear.

5 If the displayed date and time are correct,

press the 0 button to choose “YES”, and then press the  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.

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME

You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year, month/day/year or year/ month/day. Choose “Date Mode” on the “Date Setup” menu screen in procedure 1, and then set to the desired date display mode.

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 6 months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery will be charged.

Use 2 / 1 / 0 / / buttons to select, and then press  to designate.

Dat e Mode

ENTER RETURN

Da te Set 1 / 1/ 2006

0:0 0

Da t e Se t u p

8:00

Dat e Mode

ENTER RETURN

Da te Set 30 / 9 / 2006

Da t e Se t u p

ENTER

30 / 9/ 2006 8: 00 Date set up?

YES NO

Da t e Se t

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Initial Settings

Press the MENU button, and then use 2/1/0/// to display the “Initial Setup” menu screen. See page 48 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting.

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)

Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the  button. On: Beep will be heard

when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed in the Video mode, the SLEEP/START or EJECT button is pressed, etc.

Off: No beep is heard.

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 AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)

Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the  button. On: To engage power

save. If the DVD video camera/ recorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from discharging needlessly.

Off: To cancel power save.

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 “!”, “ ” or “ "”.

• The Power Save setting will not appear in the onscreen information display.

• If the sleep/start standby status continues for 30 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off regardless of the Power Save setting.

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)

You can change the language used to display the menu and information. The following shows that English is changed to French.

1 Press  or / with

the screen shown on the right displayed: The “Language” screen will appear.

2 Choose “Français”, and

then press . The display will change to French.

Note:

The language setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

Power Save

Beep

ENTER RETURN

Demo Mod e Reset

Language

Record LED

Ini t ia l Setup

Off

Power Save

Beep

Record LED

ENTER RETURN

Demo Mod e Reset

Language

Ini t ia l Setup

Off

Language

Eng l i s h Auto

ENTER RETURN

Off On

Power Save

Beep

Demo Mod e Reset

Record LED

Ini t ia l Setup

Fr ançais

Deutsch

ENTER RETURN

Español Italiano

Eng lish

Language

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RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)

You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 146)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.)

1 Choose “Reset” on the

“Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

The screen for verifying reset will appear.

2 If you are sure that you

wish to reset, use the 0 button to choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

The setting items have now been reset to defaults.

Note:

To cancel resetting midway, choose “NO” on the screen for verification in step 2 or press the  button.

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)

You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during recording.

Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the  button. On: The recording

indicator will light red to show that the DVD video camera/recorder is recording.

Off: The recording indicator will not light even

during recording.

Note:

• The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-

screen information display.

• The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Specify “Record LED: Off” when recording a subject behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The reflected light of the recording indicator will not be recorded.

• Even if “Record LED: Off” is specified, the recording indicator will light while the self-timer is counting down.

CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION

1 Press the MENU

button, choose “Initial Setup”, “Demo Mode”, and then press the  button.

2 Press the 2 or 1 button to choose the

desired option, and then press the  button.

3 Press the MENU button again to exit setting.

Note:

• Pressing the  (STOP/EXIT) or DISC NAVIGATION

button will exit demonstration.

• If you choose “Auto”, the demonstration will not start if a disc is loaded with the power switch set to “!” or “ ”, or a card is loaded with the power switch set to “"”.

• The demonstration function will not work when the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC (DZGX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E only).

• While the demonstration is being given, the recording indicator will blink.

Record LED

Power Save

Beep

ENTER RETURN

Demo Mod e

Reset

Language

Ini t ia l Setup

On Off On English Auto

ENTER

Reset?

YES NO

Reset

Record LED

Power Save

Beep

ENTER RETURN

Demo Mod e Reset

Language

Ini t ia l Setup

Off

Auto: To start demonstration if the DVD

video camera/recorder is inactive for

approx. 3 minutes after it is turned on. Off: To set demonstration to off. Start: To start demonstration immediately.

ENTER RETURN

Demo Mode

Reset

Record LED

Power Save

Beep

Language

Ini t i al Setup

Auto

Off Start

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LCD/EVF Setup

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS)

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0/// buttons to choose “LCD/EVF Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”or “EVF Brightness”.

The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

2 Use the 0// buttons

for adjustment.

Press 0 :

The screen becomes dimmer.

Press / :

The screen becomes brighter.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

LCD Bri ght ness

EVF Br ight ness

Colour Level

ENTERADJUST

LCD/EVF Adjust

Brightness

adjustment bar

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ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL)

You can adjust the color density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.

1 Press the MENU

button, use the 2/ 1/0///

buttons to choose “LCD/EVF Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “Colour Level”.

The color density adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

2 Use the 0// buttons

for adjustment.

Press 0 :

For lighter colour.

Press / :

For denser colour.

Note:

• The colour setting will be stored in memory even after

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.

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER

1 Press the MENU

button, use the 2/ 1/0///

buttons to choose “EVF Display” on the “LCD/ EVF Setup” menu screen.

2 Choose “On” and decide it.

Auto: If the LCD monitor is open, no image

will appear in the viewfinder.

On: Images will always appear in the

viewfinder regardless of whether the LCD monitor is open/closed.

Note:

The setting on EVF Display will be stored in memory even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

LCD/EVF Adj ust

EVF D i s pl ay

ENTER RETURN

LCD/EVF Se t up

Aut o

LCD Bri ght ness

EVF Br ight ness

Colour Level

ENTERADJUST

LCD/EVF Adjust

Color density

adjustment bar

LCD/EVF Adj ust

EVF D i s pl ay

ENTER RETURN

LCD/EVF Se t up

Aut o

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Inserting and Removing Disc

Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.

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

2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it

stops.

3 When inserting a disc:

Push the disc against the turntable at the center to lock it until a click is heard.

When removing the disc:

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

• Note that the recording surface of disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/recorder. When using a single-sided disc, the recording surface is the side without label.

• Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens. Touching the pickup lens could cause a fault.

• 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.

4 Push 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.

DISC EJECT

Push the shaded portion.

Tu r nt a b le

Pickup lens

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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 there is some delay before recording starts, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 138.

• Do not close the cover if a disc is not properly loaded on the turntable.

• 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 132.

• 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/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW 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.

• When the power switch is set to “"”, the disc cannot be removed: To remove the disc, set the power switch to “OFF” or “!”.

• When using double-sided disc

Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided disc. However, 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 9).

●When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc

When a disc is first loaded in the DVD video camera/recorder, the “Format Disc” screen will appear.

When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder:

Choose “Yes” on the “Format Disc” screen, and then press . When using DVD-RW, choose the recording format (VR or VF mode), and then press the  button. The disc will be formatted.

When recording data from PC:

While the “Format Disc” screen is displayed, choose “No” and then press , or press the  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”.

(When using DVD-RW)

ENTER

Disc Format. Select record for

at.

For

at Disc

VR Mode VFMode

ENTER

Format Disc

YES NO

Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now?

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Inserting and Removing Card

Open the LCD monitor.

2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. 4 Inserting 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.

5 Close the cover of card insertion block.

Note:

• Always close the cover of cart insertion block: Placing

the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk, etc. with cover open could damage the cover.

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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.

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Recording Movie

Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject.

2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

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

3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

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

4 Press the REC button.

The “9” mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will change to the “:” 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.

5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off.

Note:

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 138 when recording

movie is not possible.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 138 if it takes some time before recording is possible.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 138 if the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate.

• See page 43 for on-screen information display.

• While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking, do

not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, and take care not to subject it to any vibration: Doing so could cause an error in the recorded data, which could make it unplayable (see page 6).

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

• See page 34 for setting of Record LED (recording indicator) On/Off.

• For various functions available during recording, see “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 56.

• 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.

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

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

• If, when using a +RW, one-time recording duration is short or you frequently switch the video quality, recording may not be possible even when the disc has remaining space.

Before You Begin

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

OFF

ACCESS/PC indicator

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

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Recording Stills

Note:

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

1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

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

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

3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

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

4 Press 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 “9” indicator on screen will light in purple (the focus will not change when manual focus is chosen).

5 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full

pressing).

The screen will be black, and then the recorded still will be displayed. When the “9” 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 may be incorrect.

• If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 52).

• See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 151 for details of photos on card.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 138 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.

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

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

ACCESS/PC indicator

CARD ACCESS indicator

PHOTO button

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Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART button)

If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in the recording pause status instead of turning the DVD video camera/recorder off, the status that recording is possible will be restored in approx. one second.

Setting to the sleep/restart standby status:

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button in the recording pause status. The SLEEP/RESTART button will light, and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the sleep/restart standby status. In the following cases, pressing the SLEEP/ RESTART button will not set the DVD video camera/recorder to the sleep/restart standby status:

• No disc or card is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder.

• The loaded disc or card has no remaining free space.

• The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed.

• The power switch is set to “ ” when using a DVD-

RW/DVD-R/+RW.

• During playback.

• An unusable disc or card is loaded.

Restoring from sleep/restart standby status

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button that is lit: The DVD video camera/recorder will return to the recording pause status. Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will also restore the DVD video camera/recorder to recording pause from the sleep/restart standby status. The following operation will release the sleep/ restart standby status:

• Press down the DISC EJECT button.

• Change over the power switch (!↔ ).

Note

• If you press the REC or PHOTO button while in the

sleep/restart standby status, the sleep/restart status will be released, but recording of a video or photo will not start. To record, press the REC or PHOTO button again.

• After the DVD video camera/recorder is restored from the sleep/restart standby status, the zoom position will return to 1 to 1.5x. The settings on manual focus, exposure and rear lighting will also reset to the initial values.

• The DVD video camera/recorder in sleep/restart standby status consumes approx. half the power it does during ordinary recording, but the recordable duration in that status will be longer than standing by in the recording pause status.

• If the sleep/restart standby status continues more than 30 minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will turn off regardless of the Power Save setting (leaving the DVD video camera/recorder in recording pause status for 5 minutes will also turn it off: Default).

• Setting the power switch to OFF in the sleep/restart standby status will turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off.

SLEEP/RESTART button

English

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On-Screen Information

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

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING

See the next page for details.

DISPLAY

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

8 2. Program AE

= 3. White balance

A 4. EIS

B 5. Manual Focus

@ 6. Backlight compensation

7. 16:9 mode

1. Recording mode

13. Zoom

14. Exposure correction

15. Disc/Card type

16. Movie recording quality

C 8. Microphone filter

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

Warning message

English

1. Recording mode (p. 40, 41, 63)

2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 56)

3. White balance (p. 57)

4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*2(p. 59)

5. Manual focus (p. 52)

6. Backlight compensation (p. 54)

7. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 61)

8. Microphone filter (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 59)

9. Video flash

[when Video Flash (sold separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode) (p. 55)

10. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 64)

11. External Input (p. 63)*

12. Recording status

13. Zoom (p. 50)

14. Exposure correction (p. 54)



: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)

No display : Auto

: Sports

: Portrait

: Spotlight

:Sand & Snow

: Low Light

No display : Auto

;

:Set

: Outdoor

:Indoor

No display : EIS OFF

: EIS ON

No display : Autofocus

: (display in English, German or

Chinese (simplified, traditional)): Manual focus

E : (display in French or Italian):

Manual focus

I : (display in Spanish): Manual

focus

No display : Backlight compensation OFF

: Backlight compensation ON

No display : 16:9 mode OFF

: 16:9 mode ON

No display : Microphone filter OFF

: Microphone filter ON

No display : Emits light automatically



: Always emits light



: No light emission

No display : Self-timer OFF

: Self-timer ON

(countdown is from 10 seconds)

LIN :AV input

: During recording

: During recording pause (lights in

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

No display

)

(Digital Zoom: Off)

(Digital Zoom: 40×*5)

(Digital Zoom: 500×*6 only in movie recording mode)

No display : Auto

: Manual

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15. Disc/Card type

16.

Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p. 60)

Still recording quality (when using card) (p. 63)

17. Remaining space on disc/card

18. Remaining battery level (p. 29)

19. Volume (p. 69)

: DVD-RAM

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

 / 

: DVD-RW (VR-mode/VF-mode)



: Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc



: DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized

on this video camera/recorder



: DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized

on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder



: Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode) disc

: DVD-R



: 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

*Includes DVD-R recorded on a

Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model older than DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E and not finalized.

:+RW

: Finalized +RW

: SD memory card

: Locked SD memory card

No display

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

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

prioritized

REM XX MIN

: Remaining recordable minutes

during movie recording

REM XX

*10

: Number of remaining recordable

still images during still recording

(full charge)

K L

(low remaining charge)

: The volume can be adjusted during external input and playback.

*1 Not displayed on DZ-BX37E/BX35E. *2 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E. *3 Displayed on DZ-GX3200E when the optional video Flash is attached to it. Not displayed on DZ-GX3100E/

BX37E/BX35E.

*4 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. *5 “60x” will appear on DZ-GX3100E; “100x” on DZ-BX37E/BX35E. *6 “800x” will appear on DZ-GX3100E; “1,200x” on DZ-BX37E/BX35E. *7 No display if no disc or card is loaded, or if a disc or card unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder is

loaded. *8 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-RW (VF-

mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc. *9 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time. *10 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the

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

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●Switching the information display mode

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

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

• Full display mode: All types of information will

appear.

• Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see

1 on page 43) and recording status (see 12 on page 43) 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 RECORDING” on page 43).

●Display when recording an image of yourself

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

The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user. 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 43) 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.

DISPLAY

English

●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen

facing the same direction as the lens:

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 focus, 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 57).

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-RW/DVDR/+RW 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 made

(blinks in green).

Operating status/ warning message

Battery remaining level

English

Checking Flow of Menu

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

• Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts

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

●Operating Menu

The Full Menu will appear if you press the MENU button. You can use the 2/1/0// buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Full Menu and designate them.

Note:

• To display the Quick Menu, choose “Menu” -> “Quick Menu” on the Camera Functions Setup screen.

• Pressing the MENU button during recording will not display the menu.

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

Auto

Fu l l Me nu

Prog ram AE

Men u

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Dig .Zoom MIC.Fi lter

EIS

ENTER RETURN

40x Off

Auto

Camer a Funct i ons Se tup

V I DEO Mod e F INE

Input Source CAMERA OSD Ou t pu t On

ENTER RETURN

Record Funct i ons Setup

16:9 On

Auto

Prog ram AE

Men u

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Dig .Zoom MIC.Fi lter

EIS

ENTER RETURN

40x Off

Auto

Camer a Funct i ons Se tup

Fu l l Me nu

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

Press the MENU button.

Press / or 

Press 0 or 

Press 2Press 1

The cursor to be

chosen will move to

the right.

The cursor to

be chosen will

move down.

Prog ram AE

Men u

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Dig .Zoom MIC.Fi lter

EIS

ENTER RETURN

Camer a Funct i ons Se tup

Quick Menu

Fu l l Me nu

Press / or 

ENTER RETURN

Qui ck Menu

Menu for camera function setup.

Qui ck Menu

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●Flow of Full Menu

■ The shaded menu item can also be set using the Quick Menu.

Refer to page indicated for details of each function.

Camera Functions Setup

Not displayed when external input is being selected.

Record Functions Setup

Date Setup

LCD/EVF Setup

Adjust (p. 35) EVF Display (p. 36)

Initial Setup

Menu (p. 48)

Program AE (p. 56)

White balance (p. 57)

EIS

(p. 59)

Digital zoom (p. 50)

Microphone filter

(p. 59)

Flash

(p. 55)

*1: Not displayed when DZ-GX3300E/GX3200E/

GX3100E is in “ ” or “"” status. *2: Displayed only in “!” status. *3: Displayed when DZ-GX3300E is recording a photo

(not displayed when the optional Video Flash is

connected).

Movie quality*4 (p. 60) 16:9*5 (p. 61) Input selection (p. 63)*

External still input

*6*9

(p. 64) Self-timer*7 (p. 64) On-screen information display output

(p. 65)

*4: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status.

The quality mode is displayed in “"” status. (p. 63)

*5: Not displayed in “ ” or “"” status, or with external

input.

*6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status, or “"”,

and input selection is set to external signal.

*7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status, or “"”

status.

*8: Displayed only when input selection is set to

camera.

*9: Not displayed on DZ-BX37E/BX35E.

Auto

Fu l l Me nu

Program AE :

Men u :

hi te Bal. :

Dig. Zoom : MIC.Fi lter :

EIS :

ENTER RETURN

40x Off

Auto

Camer a Funct i ons Se tup

V I DEO Mod e : F I NE

Input Source : CAMERA OSD Ou t pu t : On

ENTER RETURN

Record Funct i ons Setup

16:9 :On

Date setting (p. 32) Display format (p. 32)

Beep (p. 33) Power save (p. 33) Recording LED (p. 34) Language selection (p. 33) Demo mode (p. 34) Reset (p. 34)

Date Set Date Mode : D/M/Y

ENTER RETURN

Dat e Set up

EVF Display : Auto

LCD/EVF Ad j us t

ENTER RETURN

LCD/EVF Se t up

Demo Mode : Auto Reset

Language : Engl is h

ENTER RETURN

Beep : On Po

er Save : Off

Record LED : On

Initial Setup

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Zooming

If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3300E/ GX3200E, or optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-GX3100E or optical 25-power is exceeded on DZ-BX37E/BX35E). You can zoom up to 500-power on DZGX3300E/GX3200E; up to 800-power on DZGX3100E; up to 1,200-power on DZ-BX37E/ BX35E.

1 Press the MENU button, choose “Dig. Zoom”

on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose the desired magnification, and then

press the  button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar.

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 movie recording will switch the setting between “Off”, “40×”*

, and “500×”*2: Pressing the button during photo recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”*

• If you set zoom to “500×”*

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.

MACRO RECORDING

Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.

1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the

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

Note:

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

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

• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional lighting.

W: recording wide area (wide-angle)

T: recording enlarged image (telephoto)

*1 “60x” on DZ-GX3100E; “100x” on DZ-BX37E/

BX35E.

*2 “800x” on DZ-GX3100E; “1,200x” on DZ-BX37E/

BX35E.

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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: 37 mm for DZ-GX3300E; 34 mm for DZ-GX3200E/BX37E/BX35E; 30.5 mm for DZGX3100E

Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-GX3300E; 0.5 mm for DZ-GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E 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-GX3200E/BX37E/BX35E, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX3100E (see page 131).

1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video

camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring over the lens. When using the DZ-GX3100E, you need not remove the lens hood.

2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw

the lens into the thread of step-up ring. When using the DZ-GX3300E, you need not use the step-up ring.

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. 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-GX3300E only): Specify “Flash: Off” (see page 55).

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

the removed lens hood.

• Some generally available conversion lenses may not

be usable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the lens maker.

• Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect

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

(Attach)

Conversion lensLens hood

(Remove)

Step-up ring

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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 (autofocus), 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 1 m from lens surface to infinity

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

1 Press the FOCUS button during recording.

“MF” will appear on the screen.

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

zoom in on subject.

3 Use the %$ buttons to adjust the focus,

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

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.

Manual Focus icon

VOL.

FOCUS

Adjust with % and $ buttons

English

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 52):

Objects not in the center of screen

Objects that are far and near at the same time

Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall

Objects moving rapidly

Dark objectsObjects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. which glares or emits strong light

Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it

Night view

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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.

1 Press the EXPOSURE button during

recording.

The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

2 Use the %$ buttons to adjust the exposure,

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

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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Compensating for Backlight

Press the BLC button during recording.

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.

Exposure adjustment bar

VOL.

EXPOSURE

Adjust with % and $ buttons

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

BLC

3 0 MIN

0:00:00

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Backlight correction icon

English

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Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300E only)

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX3300E 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.

1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash

from the Camera Functions Setup menu.

2 Choose the option for Flash and decide it. 3 Press the MENU

button to end the setting.

* Displayed when

using DZGX3300E to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected).

●Optional Video Flash (for DZ-

GX3300E/GX3200E only)

See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 131.

You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 131): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E.

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/recorder 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 Video Flash built into DZ-GX3300E 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.

• If you continuously record using the Flash, the Flash may not emit light or the amount of light may not be adjustable. After recording using the Flash, it is recommended that you wait for a few moments, before pressing the PHOTO button to record.

• 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 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 DVD 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 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 fire or explosion.

• When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to DZ-GX3300E, the built-in video flash in DZ-GX3300E will not operate.

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



No light emission.

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Flash

Dig.Z

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ENTER RETURN

Camera Functi ons Setup

Off

Auto

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Setting Up Camera Functions

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.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0// buttons to choose “Program AE” on the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and then press the  button.

The options will appear on the right of “Program AE”.

2 Use the 2/1/0// buttons to choose

the desired option, and then press the  button: The selected option will be set.

3 Press 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.

• 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 : 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.

Before You Begin

• See page 48 for how to set.

• No menu screen appears with external input.

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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT

When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.

1 Press the MENU button, and choose

“Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu.

2 Choose “Low Light”, and designate it. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

4 Open the LCD

monitor, turn it 180º so that it faces the same direction as the lens: The LCD monitor will light white.

Note:

• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.

• The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject

up to 1 m even 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 page 52).

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions.

Mode Setting content On-screen display

Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light

source or situation (p. 58)

;

Outdoor To record in fine weather

Indoor To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-

color type fluorescent light

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1 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”

on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose the desired option, and then press the

 button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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 with hand, etc.

• 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.

●Setting white balance manually

1 Point the DVD

video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to “Manually Focusing Subject” (see page 52).

2 Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”,

“Set”, and then press the  button.

3 Hold  pressed until the “;” indicator

changes from blinking to a steady light. When the “;” indicator lights, the white balance setting will be complete.

4 Press the  button to end the setting.

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” has been specified, you cannot use the “Set” mode of white balance (p. 63).

• 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. 50). In such status, the “;” 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 “;” indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white balance as needed.

Infrared sensor block

Thick paper

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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)

When you use zoom (see page 50) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.

1 Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the

“Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the

 button.

3 Press 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. 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.

Note:

• 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 may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-

conversion lens is used.

• EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-

GX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E.

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

See page 50 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.

1 Press the MENU button, choose “MIC.Filter”

on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose the desired option, and then press the

 button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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. 65).

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Setting Up Record Functions

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SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0/// buttons to choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then

press the  button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• The movie quality setting will be stored in memory

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

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, the “VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the disc is replaced.

• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the setting on movie quality or widescreen 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.

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW: You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode: STD” and “16:9 On”. If you specify “16:9 On” and try to switch the VIDEO Mode to STD from XTRA or FINE, the screen will automatically switch to the 4:3aspect ratio display.

• 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 moving.

It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode.

(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 ratio with “Off” is 4:3). The following figures compare the images displayed on LCD monitor and in viewfinder when the wide-screen mode is “on” and “off”.

1 Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the

“Record Setup Functions” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose “On”, and then press the  button. 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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.

“16:9 Off” specified (aspect ratio 4:3)

“16:9 On” specified (aspect ratio 16:9)

When using DZ-GX3300E

When using DZ-GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E

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An image recorded with “16:9 On” specified will appear as follows:

Images recorded with “16:9 Off” specified will appear as follows:

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*

• Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to switch to recording of external input*

using the same disc.

• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will not be possible while using the same disc.

• Images recorded with “16:9 On” (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used.

• 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, the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.

• When the power switch is set to “ ” or “"”, the aspect ratio of screen in recording pause will be 4:3 regardless of

the setting on 16:9 wide mode.

• If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. To display 4:3 images, set “TV type” (p. 104) to 4:3 and view the images.

• If you play back a +RW recorded in wide mode on a DVD recorder/player, etc., vertically long images will appear even on a wide-screen TV. In this case, change the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set “TV type” (p. 104) to 4:3 and view the images.

The BX37E/BX35E cannot receive any externally input signal.

This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder

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SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0/// buttons to choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose the option you want, and then press

the  button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• The still quality setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The quality of photos recorded on DVD-RAM is equivalent to “FINE” on card.

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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 108 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. The DZ-BX37E/BX35E cannot receive any externally input signal.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0/// buttons to choose “Input Source” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose “LINE”, and then press the 

button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA” whenever the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images (p. 151 “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS”).

Setting Content On-screen display

CAMERA

Usually select this option. No display

LINE

To input image from another device L IN

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SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)

When “Input Source: LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with movement. The DZ-BX37E/BX35E cannot receive any externally input signal.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0/// buttons to choose “PHOTO Input” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Select the desired option and then press the

 button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• 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 off.

• Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images”, p. 108 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.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0/// buttons to choose “Self Timer” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Select “On”, and then press the  button.

The self-timer will be set.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 4 Press the PHOTO button.

The recording indicator at the front of DVD video camera/recorder will blink. 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 release the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off.

• To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again before recording starts, or press the  button.

Recording

format

Details of setting

On-screen display

DVD-RAM card

Frame

Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video.

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Field

Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.

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The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).

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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 (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen.

1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0/// buttons to choose “OSD Output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the  button.

2 Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the 

button.

Note:

• The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory

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 73 for 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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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 147.

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.)

• Connecting an external microphone will switch off the built-in microphone.

• The DZ-BX37E/BX35E cannot use any external microphone.

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0:00:00

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FINE

8:00

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“On” setting “Off” setting

TV screen TV screen

To external microphone jack

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Disc Navigation

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Using Disc Navigation

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION

Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “program”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function. The screens in this instruction manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc or card is used, but the operation is the same.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

The Disc Navigation screen (shown on page 67) will appear.

2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button again.

Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the recording pause status. You can also press the  button to end Disc Navigation.

Before You Begin

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 30).

• When using disc: Set the power switch to “!” or “ ”.

• When using card: Set the power switch to “"”.

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Disc Navigation screen

Note:

• Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the

recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will display the operating guide.

• If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc navigation screen cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC NAVIGATION button.

• Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc inserted, message “Creating Thumbnail ...” will appear. After the message appears, the Disc Navigation screen will appear.

• If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc Navigation screen will appear or some message will be displayed:

- Write-protected disc

- Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc

- DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi

DVD video camera/recorder model older than DZGX3300E/GX3200E/GX3100E/BX37E/BX35E

-Locked card

• Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by burning.

*1 No still icon will appear for card. *2 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder. *3 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded. *4 “ ” will appear for card.

001/014All Programs

PLAY

Cursor

Still image icon

Operation guide

Thumbnail

Selected scene number/ Number of all scenes

Current page position

Bar graph Disc type icon

Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:

( .................... Photo (p. 41)

................. Skip (p. 82)

2 ...................... Fade-in (p. 81)

3 ...................... Fade-out (p. 81)

& ..................... Lock (p. 85)

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PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the 2/1/0// buttons to select

the desired scene.

The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”.

3 Press the  button.

Playback will start from the selected scene.

Note:

Pressing the 0 or / button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the 2 or 1 button will move to preceding or following page.

●When playback ends:

The DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene. Pressing the  or DISC NAVIGATION button will restore the Disc Navigation screen. When the playback pause status continues for as long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically be restored.

●Playing back photos

A photo on DVD-RAM disc will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. When playing back photos on card, playback will stop after each photo playback.

Note:

• Press the  button to temporarily stop playback.

Pressing  again will start from that point.

• If you press the  button after playback of the last scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from the beginning of disc.

• Pressing the  button will always restore the Disc Navigation screen.

• When playing back photos on card, “Playback” will appear. In the case of a photo with a large number of pixels, it will take some time for the photo to appear.

Playback pause

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PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE

Playing Back

1 Press the  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. 66.) 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.

2 Press the  button.

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

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 control buttons (%, $).

• To temporarily stop playback, press the  button.

Press the  button again to restart playback.

• Even if you stop playback midway and immediately

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.

• 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.

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DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE

1 Press the MENU button during playback. 2 Choose “Edit”, “Delete Scene”, and then

press . The screen for verifying deletion will appear.

3 Choose “YES”, and then press .

The last recorded scene will be deleted, and the recording pause status will be restored.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button during playback using

the Disc Navigation menu, “Delete Scene” will not appear.

Before You Begin

• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 40,

41).

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 30).

Use 2 / 1 / 0 / / to select, and then press  to designate.

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CAPTURING PHOTO

You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.

1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish

to capture during playback.

2 Choose “Edit”, “PHOTO Capture”, and then

press . The screen for verifying capture will appear.

3 Choose “YES”, and then press .

The captured scene will be recorded on a card.

Note:

• You can also press PHOTO button for the scene you

wish to capture in step 1: The screen for verifying capture will appear. Choose “YES”, and then press : The scene will be recorded on a card.

• A captured photo is played back on the DVD video camera/recorder as follows: When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide mode) On specified: Number of pixels (JPEG standard): 640 × 360

When captured from a video recorded with 16:9 (wide mode) Off specified: Number of pixels (JPEG standard): 640 × 480

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PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD

Use the Disc Navigation function (p. 66) to play back from the start of disc or card.

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SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the 0 or / button and hold it: Search playback will start.

Hold down / :

Scenes will be visually scanned forward.

Hold down 0 :

Scenes will be visually scanned backward.

Release the 0 or / button when you find the desired image:

Normal playback will start from that point.

Note:

• If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/

recorder rises, normal skip or search playback may not be possible: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

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FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback pause, press the 0 or / button: Frame advance, frame back or slow playback will start.

Press / once:

Picture will advance one frame.

Press 0 once:

Picture will go back one frame.

Hold down / :

Forward slow playback.

Hold down 0 :

Reverse slow playback.

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 intervals for playing back frames in frame advance/frame back/slow playback are as follows: Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 seconds Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 seconds

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

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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, press the 2 or 1 button to locate the start of desired scene.

Press 1 once:

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

Press 2 once:

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

Hold down 1 :

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 2 :

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.

Note:

• If you perform skip playback during playback pause,

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

• Pressing the 1 button in the last scene on disc will

set the DVD video camera/recorder to the playback pause status at the last image.

• If the temperature inside the DVD video camera/

recorder rises, normal skip or search playback may not be possible: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

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PLAYING BACK STILLS

Press the 2 or 1 button during playback to quickly play back stills in sequence.

Press 1 once:

To display stills one by one forward.

Press 2 once:

To display stills one by one backward.

[When using disc]

Releasing the 2 or 1 button will start continuous playback.

[When using card]

When the 2 or 1 button is released, the photo at that point will be displayed, and then the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status. Use the slide show function for continuous display (p. 104).

Portion being played back

Press 2

twice

Press 2

once

Press 1 once

Press 1 twice

Press 2

once

Press 1

once

Press 1

twice

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

Portion being played back

Pressing the 2 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.

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JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)

1 Press the MENU button

during playback.

2 Choose the option

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

To p:

To go to the start, and enter playback pause.

End:

To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause.

Specify:

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

●Specifying the point to view

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

press the  button.

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

2 Use the 2/1/0// buttons to select

the desired time of chosen point.

3 Press the  button to enter the selection.

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

To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the  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. 98).

• 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 TO” indicators.

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

Go To

ENTER RETURN

End Specify

Top

Press 2 : To select the start. Press 1 : To select the end. Press 0 or / :

• 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)

GO TO

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

0:03:26

TOP ENDCURRENT

TOP END ENTER CANCEL

Go to

Position of currently played back image

Total recording time of all selected scenes

Cursor

Cursor position

GO TO

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

0:00:00

TOP ENDCURRENT

TOP END ENTER CANCEL

Go to

(When the start of scene is selected)

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INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK

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

●Switching the information display mode

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

When using disc:

When using card:

• 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 page 88 and after for “Program”, page 91 and after for “Play List”.

30/ 9/2006

9:27

No display Playback information

display

Recording date/time

00606

0:00:16

Recording mode

Scene No. Repeat play

Program No. or Play ListNo.

Program or Play List

Counter

Disc type

Playback operation

003

100—0003

Recording mode

Scene No. File name

Lock

Playback operation

Slide Show

! (VIDEO) or (PHOTO) with disc; Only  (PHOTO) with card.

Program or Play List.

Number of program or play list being played back (not displayed when all programs are being played back).

Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 45.

0 : Will appear when each function is

specified “On”.

 : Standard playback . : Playback pause / : Forward search playback 0 : Reverse search playback 1 :Forward skip playback 2 : Reverse skip playback 3 : Forward frame advance 4 : Reverse frame back

: Forward slow playback

: Reverse slow playback Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 68 for how to operate. The “ ” mark will appear on the first image on disc. The “ ” mark will appear on the last image on disc.

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SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the 2/1/0// buttons to select

the desired scene.

3 Press the SELECT button once:

The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes.

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the 2/1/0/

/ buttons to point the cursor at the first scene in the range of scenes you want to select.

3 Hold down the

SELECT button for at least one second:

The selected scene will be doubly framed in yellow and blue.

4 Use the 2/1/0/

/ buttons to select the last scene in the range you want, and then press the  button:

The thumbnails of scenes in the specified range will be framed in red, and then selected.

Note:

• You can know the status of scenes from the colors of

cursor and bargraph:

• Pressing the  button after selecting scenes will play back only the selected scenes from the beginning of each.

• To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be canceled, and then press the SELECT button. To cancel all selected scenes, press the  button.

• You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range.

• To release multiple selection, press the  or SELECT button before pressing the  button in step 4.

• Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card.

005/ 014All Programs

PLAY

Yellow frame

005/ 014All Programs

ENTER CANCEL

Double frames in yellow and blue

010/0 14All Programs

PLAY DESELECT ALL

When scenes up to this point are selected

Red frame

Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes

Yellow Light blue

Current cursor position

Blue Light blue

Range of scenes being selected

Red Red

Scenes already selected

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FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION

The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.

Functions Available with Disc Navigation

*1Only deletion is possible. *

Additional recording can be made on a finalized DVD-RW (VR-mode).

Note

Setting special effects to scenes (fade, skip, thumbnail) are unique to this DVD video camera/recorder. When a disc with any effects set on this DVD video camera/recorder is directly played back on a DVD recorder/player or read into PC, the set effect results will not be reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the set effect results, connect both devices using the AV/S input/output cable and then perform recording (Dubbing, p. 108).

Available

function

Contents

Reference

page

Editing of scenes

●●



You can delete unnecessary scenes, combine scenes, or divide one scene.

78 – 80

Setting special effects to scenes

●●

You can attach fade and skip to a scene, and change existing thumbnails.

81 – 83

Copy from disc to card

●

You can copy photos recorded on DVDRAM disc to card.

Scene lock

●

You can lock any scene so that it will not be deleted by mistake: Essential scenes are thereby protected, and recording another still is possible.

Scene information display

●●●●●●

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

Changing title

●●

You can change the title of play list or program.

89, 97

Creation of play list

●●

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

Disc or Card initialization

●●● ●●

You can initialize a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ +RW disc or card so that it can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Remaining display (Capacity)

●●●●●●

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

Disc protection

●●

You can protect the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc to prevent deletion or editing by mistake.

Disc finalization

●

●●●

You can use this DVD video camera/ recorder to finalize any DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW disc recorded on it so that the disc can be viewed on DVD recorder/player, etc.

101

Unfinalizing disc

●●

You can unfinalize a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ +RW that was finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder so that additional videos can be recorded on the disc.

102

Repeat play

●●●●●

You can repeatedly play back programs and scenes.

103

Slide show

●

You can play back stills continuously. 104

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UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU

Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear. Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 49). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.

●When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc

Scene Edit (p. 78) Divide (p. 79)

Effect (p. 81) Delete (p. 78) Copy*1(p. 84) Combine (p. 80) Select (p. 86) Move*

(p. 80) *2Will appear when a

play list is displayed.

Detail (p. 87)

DVD-RAM only Fade (p. 81)

Skip (p. 82) Thumbnail (p. 83)

Start → Current (p. 86) Current → End (p. 86) All (p. 86)

Play list Select (p. 92) Go To To p (p . 9 8 )

Play (p. 92) End (p. 98) Create (p. 91) Edit (p. 93 – 96) Disc

Finalize Disc*

(p. 101)

Title (p. 97)

Format Disc (p. 98)

Delete (p. 97) Protect Disc (p. 99)

Capacity (p. 99)

Program Select (p. 88) Update Control Info. (p. 100)

Play (p. 89) *

DVD-RW (VR-mode) only

Title (p. 89)

Others Category*

(p. 103) All (p. 103) Repeat Play (p. 103) VIDEO (p. 103) TV type (p. 104) PHOTO (p. 103) *

DVD-R AM o nly

On (p. 103) Off (p. 103)

4:3 (p. 104) 16:9 (p. 104)

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●When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc

●When using card

Scene Select (p. 86) Start → Current (p. 86)

Detail (p. 87) Current → End (p. 86)

All (p. 86)

Program Select (p. 88) Disc

Finalize Disc (p. 101)

Play (p. 89)

Unfinalize Disc*5(p. 102) Format Disc*5(p. 98) Capacity (p. 99)

Go To To p ( p. 9 8) *

DVD-RW ( VF-mo de) /+RW onl y

End (p. 98)

Others

Repeat Play (p. 103) On (p. 103)

Off (p. 103)

TV type (p. 104) 4:3 (p. 104)

16:9 (p. 104)

Scene Delete (p. 78)

Lock (p. 85) Select (p. 86) Start → Current (p. 86) Detail (p. 87) Current → End (p. 86)

All (p. 86)

Go To To p ( p. 9 8) Slide Show

Start (p. 104)

End (p. 98)

Card

Format Card (p. 98) Capacity (p. 99)

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DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE)

You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc. When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 69).

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Delete”, and then

press the  button. When using card, choose “Scene”, “Delete”, and then press the  button.

5 The “Delete Scene” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to delete the selected scene, press the  button.

If you want to change the scene to be deleted, you can change it on this screen.

6 The screen for verifying deletion will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

Choose “NO” to cancel deletion. After Yes or No setting, the “Delete Scene” screen will be restored. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes.

7 Press the  button to quit.

Note:

• If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on

DISC NAVIGATION screen, and then press the DELETE button on remote control, the screen in step 5 will appear.

• To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part (see page 79).

• If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the disc or card will be recommended (see page 98).

• If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc or card remaining indicator.

• The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (see page 85).

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●Editing using submenu

Press the MENU button before pressing the  button in step 5 (see page 78): The submenu will appear.

Pressing the  button will restore the screen in step 5.

Note:

Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the setting.

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DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE)

You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then

press the  button.

5 The “Divide Scene” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to divide the selected scene, press the  button: The selected scene will be played back.

If you want to change the scene to be divided, you can change it on this screen.

6 When you reach the

point where you want to divide the scene, press the SELECT button.

7 The screen for verifying

division will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

Choose “NO” to cancel division. After division, the “Divide Scene” screen will be restored. Repeat steps 5 – 7 to divide another scene.

8 Press the  button to quit.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

 button in step 5, the submenu will appear.

• Search and frame advance are useful when

designating division points.

• Combining scenes that were divided will restore the

original scene (see page 80).

• If a special effect has been added to the original

scene, the “IN” effect will be added to the first half of scene, and the “OUT” effect, to the latter half.

• The division point may drift before or after the

designated point by approximately 0.5 seconds.

• Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back,

no division point can be specified: Release the skip for the scene before dividing it.

• If the division point is at a still, a message will appear,

but no division will be made.

• If the division point is at the start or end of a scene, a

message will appear, but no division will be made.

• A movie scene whose recording time is 0.5 seconds

or less cannot be divided.

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, division

will not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.

Edit Delete .......................To delete selected scenes

Exit............................To restore the Disc Navigation screen

Select Start → Current.......To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on

at the moment

Current → End........To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end

All .............................To select all scenes

Go To Top............................To move the cursor to the first scene

End............................To move the cursor to the last scene

Select Division Point

002 0:00:18

ENTER CANCEL

SEL

The status bar of scene being played back can be switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button

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COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE)

If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified (p. 103). Stills cannot be combined.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button, choose “Scene”,

“Edit”, “Combine”, and then press .

3 The “Combine Scenes” screen will appear:

Point the cursor at the first scene to be combined, and then press the  button. The cursor will change to double frames of blue and yellow.

4 Use the 2/1/0// buttons to

determine the range of scenes to be combined, point the cursor at the last scene, and then press the  button. The cursor will change to a red frame. The last scene will be double frames of red and yellow.

5 If you do not wish to change the scenes to be

combined, press the  button. To change the scenes, press the  (STOP/ EXIT) button to return the cursor to yellow, and then select the scenes to be combined again.

6 The screen for verifying combination will

appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

The two images appearing on the verification screen are those of the first and last scenes to be combined. Choose “NO” to cancel combination. After Yes or No setting, the “Combine Scenes” screen will be restored. The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in the combined scene. Repeat steps 3 and 6 to combine other scenes.

7 Press the  button to quit.

Note:

• You can also select multiple scenes after step 1:

Press the MENU button to continue the procedure of combination.

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the  button in step 3, the submenu will appear (see page 79).

• With fade effect, the “IN” effect of the first video in the selected range and the “OUT” effect on the last video will be attached to a combined scene.

• Scenes in different programs (different recording dates) cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then combine such scenes on the play list.

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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT – MOVE)

You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions (p. 96). Create a play list first, and then arrange the scenes [“CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)”, p. 91].

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DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE)

You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects:

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Effect”, “Fade” and then

press the  button.

5 The “Fade” screen will appear: If you are sure

you want to add the fade effect to the scene, press the  button.

If you want to change the scene to which fade is added, you can change it on this screen.

6 Select the special effects for “IN” and/or

“OUT”, choose “Enter”, and then press the  button.

You can use 2/1 to move the cursor to “IN”, “OUT”, “Enter” or “Cancel”. Use 0// to choose the effect to be added, and then press  to set the effect. To cancel setting, choose “Cancel”. If you choose “Enter” and press , the “Fade” screen will be restored after a message appears. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other scenes.

7 Press the  button to quit.

The “2” and/or “3” icon(s) will appear in the scenes for which fade in and/or fade out have been set.

Note:

If a disc on which fade has been set on scene with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set fade will not be reflected (see Note on page 75).

Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out

White:

Fades in from white screen Fades out to white screen

Wipe:

Fades in from black screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical direction of screen to black screen

B/W:

Fades in from Black and White screen to color screen Fades out from color screen to Black and White screen

Fade InFade InFade In

PLAY

“In” effect

“Out” effect

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PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP)

You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Effect”, “Skip”, and then

press the  button.

5 The “Set Skip” screen will appear: If you are

sure you want to skip the selected scene, press the  button.

If you want to change the scene to be skipped, you can change it on this screen. After skip setting, the “Set Skip” screen will be restored. Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes.

6 Press the  button to quit.

A skip icon “ ” will appear in the thumbnail of any scene for which skipping has been set.

●Releasing Skip

Perform the same procedure as setting skip: The skip icon will disappear and skipping of the scene will be released.

Note:

• Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (p. 74).

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

 button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (p. 79).

• If a disc on which skip has been set on scene with this DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set skip will not be reflected (see Note on page 75).

All Pr

Skip icon

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CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)

Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be

changed.

3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Effect”, “Thumbnail”, and

then press the  button.

5 The “Change Thumbnail” screen will appear:

If you are sure you want to change the thumbnail of the selected scene, press the  button: The selected scene will be played back.

If you want to change the scene whose thumbnail is to be changed, you can change it on this screen.

6 When the image you want to use as the

thumbnail of the scene appears, press the SELECT button.

7 The screen for verifying switching of

thumbnail will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

Choose “NO” to cancel switching of thumbnail. After Yes or No setting, the “Change Thumbnail” screen will be restored. Repeat steps 5 – 7 to change the other scenes.

8 Press the  button to quit.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

 button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (p. 79).

• A thumbnail of still cannot be changed.

• Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be

played back, you will not be able to change its thumbnail: Release the skip setting of the scene to change the thumbnail.

• If a disc on which thumbnail has been set with this

DVD video camera/recorder is played on a DVD reorder/player, or the scene is captured into a PC, the set thumbnail will not be reflected (see Note on page 75).

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COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)

1 Set the power switch to “!” or “ “. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the still to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen,

and then press the  button.

6 The “Copy to card” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to copy the selected still, press the  button.

If you want to change the still to be copied, you can change it on this screen.

7 The screen for verifying copy will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

Choose “NO” to cancel copy. After Yes or No setting, the “Copy to card” screen will be restored. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card.

8 Press the  button to quit.

Note:

• No movie can be copied.

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

 button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p. 79).

• See “Category” (p. 103) to check the stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to

be copied, only stills will be copied.

• Data on card cannot be copied to disc.

• The quality of still copied from disc to card will be the

same as when you recorded still on disc.

• Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder may not be copied normally.

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LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)

You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.

1 Set the power switch to “"”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Lock” on the “Scene” menu screen,

and then press the  button.

6 The “Lock Set” screen will appear: If you are

sure you want to lock the selected scene, press the  button.

If you want to change the scene to be locked, you can change it on this screen. After setting, the “Lock Set” screen will be restored. Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.

7 Press the  button to quit.

The lock icon “&” will appear on any scene for which lock has been set.

●To unlock the scene:

Select the locked scene, and then use the same procedure as above to unlock the scene: The lock icon will disappear and locking will be released.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

 button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p. 79).

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• When initializing the card, the locked scenes will also

be deleted.

7/19

Lock icon

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SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)

You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be

selected: When selecting all scenes, simply proceed with step 3.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. 5 Choose “Start →

Current”, “Current → End” or “All” and then press the  button.

●Deselecting selected scenes

Deselecting scenes one by one:

While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen on which scenes have been selected, choose the scene to be deselected and then press the SELECT button.

Note:

Up to 999 scenes can be selected.

Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:

While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen on which scenes have been selected, press the  button.

Scene

ENTER RETURN

Edit Ef fec t Copy

Select

Detail

Start– Current

Curr ent– End All

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DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)

You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish

to know.

3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the

 button.

The detailed information on the scene will appear.

Note:

• DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a

unified image file format for video cameras: Image files can be commonly used for all digital devices that conform to DCF.

• Pressing the / button will display information on the following scene; pressing the 0 button will display information on the preceding scene.

5 Press the  button to quit.

Note:

• If multiple scenes have been selected, the total

recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear.

*1 Not displayed with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW disc.

*2 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW recorded on another device (finalized).

*3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc (finalized) that was recorded on another device.

*4 May not appear if the loaded card does not

comply with DCF.

*5 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction:

This may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD video camera/recorder.

Detail

Scene No.007

VIDEO(FINE) 1min13sec

Date :30/ 9/ 2006 8: 00: 00 Skip:

Fade IN:None OUT:None

PREV NEXT RETURN

Detail

Scene No.7

100–0007 ( 640) Date :30/ 9/ 2006 8: 00: 00

Lock:

PREV NEXT RETURN

(When using disc)

(When using card)

*1 Number of scenes whose quality mode is

unknown: This will appear when the disc has a scene recorded on a device other than this DVD video camera/recorder, only if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown.

*2 This will not appear with DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

disc, since no still image can be recorded on it.

*3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW disc (finalized) that was recorded on another device.

Det ai l V I DEO : 1

in43sec ( 2scenes)

(XTRA) : 0

in 0sec ( 0scenes)

(F INE): 1

in43sec ( 2scenes)

(STD) : 0

in 0sec ( 0scenes)

PHOTO : 0

(---) : 1

in 0sec ( 0scenes)

RETURN

*1 *2

(When using disc)

Det ai l

Scene No.6

Scenes: 2

27/ 9 /2006 12:5 0:00

Scene No.7 30/ 9 / 2006 8 :0 0:00

RETURN

(When using card)

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Program

WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?

Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.

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SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT)

Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “programs” for each recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Select” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Select the program to

be displayed, and then press the  button.

The Disc Navigation screen of the selected program will appear.

Note:

• Pressing the  button on the “Select Program” screen

will restore the Disc Navigation screen.

• If a disc recorded on another device is loaded in this DVD video camera/recorder, the program may not be a collection of recordings on the same date.

• If you change the video quality or switch the wide mode with a +RW, multiple programs will be produced even if they are recorded on the same date.

Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6

Select Progra

01 30/ 8 / 2006 02 10/ 9 /2006

All Programs

ENTER RETURN

03 30/ 9 / 2006

001/00803 30/ 9/ 2006

PLAY

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PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)

You can play back only the selected program.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Select the program to be played back, and

then press the  button.

Playback will start from the first scene of the selected program.

Note:

If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected program will be repeatedly played back (PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY), p. 103).

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CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)

The recording date/time has initially been attached to any program. You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu

screen, and then press the  button.

4 Select the program

whose title you want to change, and then press the  button.

The screen for setting a title will appear.

5 Use 2/1/0//

to select a letter, and then press the  button: The selected letter will be entered.

Repeat this procedure to create a title. Up to 20 characters can be input.

6 After entering the title,

choose “Enter” and then press the  button.

7 The screen for verifying

the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

Choose “NO” to cancel changing of the title. After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of the selected program will appear.

Progra

m Title

ENTER RETURN

01 30/ 8 / 2006 02 10/ 9 /2006

03 30/ 9 / 2006

INPUT DELETE SELECT

30/ 9 / 2006TITLE

ABCDEFGHI JKLM NOPQRST UVWXYZ ÀÈ Ì ÒÙÁ É Í ÓÚÃ ÑÕ ÂÊ Î ÔÛÄË Ï ÖÜÇ

1 234567890SPACE

1 Cancel

SEL

Ent er

Title input bar

Input mode

Palette for selecting

characters

ENTER DELETE SELECT

TITLE

abcdefghi jk lm nopqrstuvwxyz аи мтщб йн уъгсх вк офыдл пцьзЯ

2 Ent er Cancel

SEL

1234567890SPACE

at a Park

ENTER

Finish title setting?

TITLE at a Park

YES NO

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Note:

• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the 

button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the  button will delete all letters in the TITLE column.

• You can also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete any input letters.

• Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting screen (in step 5) will change the cursor position from the title input bar to character select palette, input mode number, and then to “Cancel”. You can also use 2/ 1/0 / / to move the cursor up/down and to the left/right and change its position.

• To cancel the setting of title, choose “NO” on the screen for verifying the entered title: The screen for verifying cancellation of title setting will appear. To cancel title setting, choose “YES”.

• If you press the  button on the screen for verifying change in title, the title setting screen will be restored.

• Double byte characters set on other devices may be displayed blank on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• Titles set on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be visible on other devices.

●Characters available for entering title

You can use the SELECT button to select characters from the “capital letter”, “small letter” and “symbol” input modes. With step 4, select the input mode and then press the  button, or press the DISPLAY button.

CHANGE DELETE SELECT

TITLE

ABCDEFGHI JKLM NOPQRST UVWXYZ ÀÈ Ì ÒÙÁ É Í ÓÚÃ ÑÕ ÂÊ Î ÔÛÄË Ï ÖÜÇ

1 Cancel

SEL

1234567890SPACE

30/ 9 / 2006

Ent er

CHANGE DELETE SELECT

TITLE

abcdefghi jk lm nopqrstuvwxyz аи мтщб йн уъгсх вк офыдл пцьзЯ

2 Cancel

SEL

1234567890SPACE

30/ 9 / 2006

Ent er

CHANGE DELETE SELECT

TITLE

3 Cancel

SEL

1234567890SPACE

30/ 9 / 2006

Ent er

Input mode

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Play List

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?

You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording.

Play list of up to No. 99 can be created, and up to 999 scenes can be included in each play list of No. 1 to No. 99.

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CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scenes to be programmed in a play

list.

3 Press the MENU button. 4 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Create” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the  button.

5 The scene select screen will appear: If the

selected scenes on the play list are the ones you want, press the  button.

If you want to change any of scenes you are registering, you can also use this screen (see pages 74 and 86).

6 When creation of a play list is complete, the

created play list will appear on the Disc Navigation screen.

Note:

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• Only the data on scenes is recorded on play list: If

you create or delete play lists, the original scenes in programs will not be erased. Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in programs.

• If the added scene had skip or fade setting, that information will also be added to the play list.

•

You can add other scenes or remove unnecessary scenes to/from the created play list (see pages 93–95).

• The date/time when a play list was created will appear as the title for the play list. This title can later be changed (p. 97).

• If you press the MENU button before pressing  in step 5, the submenu will appear (p. 79).

• If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation of new play list may not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.

Example:

Program 2

Play list 1 created

Program 1

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SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT)

Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Select” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Use the “Select Playlist” screen to select the

play list you wish to display, and then press the  button.

The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will be displayed.

Note:

To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all programs (all recorded scenes), choose “All Programs” on the “Switch PlayList” screen.

●Editing on play list

When making settings on play list, such as changing title, setting skip, adding fade, etc., use the same procedure for setting on program or scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the following reference pages:

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PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Use the “Start Playlist” screen to select the

play list to be played back, and then press the  button.

The selected play list will be played back from the first scene. To cancel playback midway, press the  button: The Disc navigation screen of the play list being played back will appear.

Note:

If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the play list will be repeatedly played back (p. 103).

Deleting scene, p. 78 Changing thumbnail, p. 83 Setting skip, p. 82 Adding fade, p. 81 Combining scenes, p. 80 Dividing a scene, p. 79 Copying to card, p. 84 Changing title, p. 89, 97 Arranging order of scenes (only on play list)

p. 96

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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/

// buttons to choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Use the play list select

screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the  button.

The scenes of the program that was displayed in step 1 will appear in the upper row, and the scenes of selected play list will appear in the lower row.

Note:

If the DISPLAY button is pressed when the thumbnails are displayed, the recording date/time of the selected scene will appear across the bottom of screen. Press DISPLAY button again to restore the previous screen.

5 Press the 1 button to move the cursor to the

lower row, and press the 0 or / button to select the point where the scene is to be inserted.

6 Press the 2 button to move the cursor to the

upper row, and press the 0 or / button to point the cursor to the scene to be added.

7 Press the  button to copy the scene.

After adding scenes is completed, the edited play list will appear. Repeat steps 5 – 7 to add other scenes.

8 Press the  button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Note:

• The cursor shows the position where the scene is to

be added.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• Pressing  in the middle of adding scenes will display

the screen for verifying an exit from “Edit PlayList”. Choose “YES” to exit the edition of play list. Choosing “NO” will restore the “Edit PlayList” screen.

• If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the submenu screen for editing play list will appear. You can also use this submenu to add scenes (p. 79).

PlayList

ENTER RETURN

Create

Edit

Sw i t c h Play

Tit le Delete

Edit PlayList

01 30/ 8/ 2006 12: 30

02 10/ 9/ 2006 8 :00

ENTER RETURN

03 12/ 9 /2006 9 :30 04 20/ 9 /2006 15:15

Edit PlayList

PlayList No.01

Al l Programs004/014

007/007

ADD EX I T

Edit PlayList

PlayList No.01

Al l Progra

004/014

008/008

30 / 8 /2006 1 2 :3 0:00

Recording date/time

*1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor *2: Number of all scenes on play list

Edit PlayList

PlayList No.01

All Programs004/014

ADD EX I T

008/008

Insertion position

Scene to be added

*1 *2

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DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row,

and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted.

4 Press the  button.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.

5 Press the  button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Note:

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

• Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then

press the DELETE button on remote control: You can also delete the scene on the play list.

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ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

3 From the play list in lower row, select the

position where you wish to insert a scene.

4 Select the scenes to be added from the upper

row.

5 Press the MENU button.

6 Choose “Add”, and

then press the  button.

Repeat steps 3 – 6 to add other scenes.

7 Press the  button: The

screen for verifying exit will appear.

Note:

• The selected scenes will be added in the insertion

position.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

Edit PlayList

PlayList No.03

Al l Programs004/014

007/007

ADD EX I T

Scene to be added

Insertion position

Edit

Al l Progra

ENTER RETURN

007/007PlayList No.03

004/014

Exit

Add

Edit PlayList

PlayList No.03

Al l Programs004/014

008/008

ADD EX I T

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DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row. 4 Select the scene to be deleted, and then press

the MENU button.

5 Choose “Delete” on the “Edit” menu screen,

and then press the  button.

Repeat steps 3 – 5 other scenes can be deleted.

6 Press the  button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

Note:

• If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself

will also be deleted.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 74).

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SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)

You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to/from play list. This “Select” menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes using menu on page 86.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

be edited.

Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93.

3 Specify the first or last scene of those you

wish to select, and then press the MENU button.

To select all scenes, simply press the MENU button.

4 Use 2/1/0/// to choose “Start

→ Current”, “Current → End”, “All” on the “Select” menu screen, and then press the  button.

Note:

See page 86 for the status of scenes to be selected.

5 Press the  button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)

When using DVD-RAM, you can move scenes only by specifying “Category: All”.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Select” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the  button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press the  button.

4 Select the scene to be moved.

You can also select multiple scenes (see pages 74 and 86).

5 Press the MENU button. 6 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Move”, and then

press the  button.

7 The “Move Scene” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to move the scene, press the  button.

If you want to change the scene selected in step 4, you can do it on this screen.

8 Move the “ ” mark to

the position where you wish to move the scene, and then press the  button.

9 The screen for verifying move will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

Choose “NO” to cancel move. After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen will be restored. Repeat steps 7 – 9 to move another scene.

10Press the  button to quit.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

 button in step 7, the submenu screen will appear (p. 79).

• Only scenes on play list can be moved.

• When using DVD-RAM, scenes can be moved only

when “Category: All” is specified (p. 103).

Select I nsert Point 006/019

ENTER RETURN

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CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)

The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/ times: You can change this title at any time.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the

play list whose title you wish to change, and then press the  button.

See “CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)” on page 89 for how to enter a title.

5 The screen for verifying exit will appear:

Choose “YES” and then press the  button.

6 Press the  button to quit.

After changing the title, the Disc Navigation screen on the play list whose title has been changed will appear.

Note:

The registered title can be changed at any time using the same procedure.

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DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Delete” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Use the “Delete Playlist” screen to select the

play list you wish to delete, and then press the  button.

5 The screen for verifying deletion will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the  button.

Choose “NO” to cancel deletion. After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of all programs will be restored.

Note:

• Even if you delete a play list, the original scenes

stored on disc will not be deleted.

• If any play list is deleted, the number of play lists will automatically be revised. (For example, if the No. 2 play list is deleted, the No. 3 play list will become No. 2 play list.)

PlayList Tit le

01 30/ 8/2006 12: 30

02 10 / 9/ 2006 8 : 00

ENTER RETURN

03 12 / 9/ 2006 9 : 30 04 20 / 9/ 2006 15:15

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Go To

From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point.

TOP (END)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button.

3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Press  to start playback.

Disc or Card Management

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INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)

Initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents. Before using a DVD-RW/+RW on this video camera/recorder, you must format it.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the  button.

The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or “Format Card” will appear.

4 Choose “YES”, and then press the 

button.

When using DVD-RW, a screen for prompting you to choose the VF or VR mode will appear. Choose “NO” to cancel initialization.

Note:

• If you wish to delete all recorded contents, it is

recommended that you use initialization, which will delete all the scenes in much less time than using the scene delete function.

• Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on disc or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake.

• It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used (p. 8).

• This DVD video camera/recorder may not recognize some discs or cards that have been initialized on PC or a device other than this DVD video camera/ recorder.

• If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder when it is connected to PC via PC connection cable, the disc or card may not be initialized and may be unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• If you choose the VR mode when initializing a finalized DVD-RW (VR-mode), the finalization will not be released. (The DVD-RW will be a finalized disc without any recorded data, and recording will be possible on it.) Choosing the VF mode will release the finalization of the disc.

Before You Begin

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for initialization. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect initialization will result and the incorrectly initialized disc will be unusable.

• If you use a brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc, message “Disc is not formatted” will appear: Initialize the disc, following the subsequent messages (p. 38).

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PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC)

You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Protect Disc” on the “Disc” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 The screen for verifying protection will

appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the  button. Choose “NO” to cancel protection. After “YES” or “NO” setting, the Disc Navigation screen will be restored.

Note:

• To release disc protection, perform the same

procedure as above: The screen for verifying the release of protection will appear. Choose “YES” to release the protection.

• If disc protection has been engaged on another device, it may not be releasable on this DVD video camera/recorder: Use the original device that protected the disc to release the protection.

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VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)

You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the  button.

4 Press the  button to quit.

The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.

Note:

With a write-protected disc or locked card, the remaining space will always be displayed as “0”.

*1 With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc: The quality

mode first used for recording with disc will appear.

*2 With DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc: This will not be

displayed.

Capacity

Capacity : 90%

Approx.

V I DEO(XTRA) : 17

V I DEO(F I N E) : 2 6

V I DEO(S T D) : 5 4

PHOTO :996

RETURN

Capacity

Capacity : 96%

Approx.

PHOTO(FINE) :462 PHOTO( NORM) : 92 4 PHOTO( ECO) : 1848

RETURN

(When using disc)

*1 *2

(When using card)

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UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)

Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update Control Info function to update the data.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the 2/1/0/// buttons to

choose “Update Control Info.” on the “Disc” menu screen, and then press the  button.

The screen for verifying “Update Control Info.” will appear.

4 Choose “YES”, and then

press the  button.

The message for proceeding will appear, and then the Disc Navigation menu screen will be restored. A black screen may appear while the message for updating is displayed. Choose “NO” to cancel updating.

Note:

• It may take time to update the control information if

the disc has many recorded scenes.

• Even if control information is updated, some discs will be unusable on Disc Navigation of this DVD video camera/recorder.

Before You Begin

• When using the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder for updating control information, make sure that power is not turned off during updating. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted, the control information will not be updated correctly.

ENTER

Update Control Info?

Update Control Info.

YES NO

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