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DZ-HS303E/DZ-HS301E/DZ-HS300E DZ-HS303E(UK)/DZ-HS301E(UK)/DZ-HS300E(UK)

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DZ-HS303E

DZ-HS300E

Instruction manual

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

Mode d’emploi

Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement à long terme seront assurés en appliquant les présentes instructions après avoir entièrement lu ce mode d’emploi.

DVDCAM PC Software Support Centre

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

Support Centre phone numbers for software provided: Telefonnummern des Support-Centers für die mitgelieferte Software: Numéros de téléphone de l’Assistance Clientèle pour le logiciel fourni : PIXELA CORPORATION

UK, Germany, France and Spain: 800-1532-4865 (Toll-free) Other countries: +44-1489-564-764 Languages available: English, French, German, Spanish URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html

Bedienungsanleitung

Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam durch, um durch richtige Bedienung jahrelangen und störungsfreien Betrieb zu gewährleisten.

DZ-HS301E

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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.

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.

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programmes and

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

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

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

Identifications of caution marks

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

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

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 (E) AC adapter/charger.

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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Information for users applicable in European Union countries

This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collection systems for recycling in EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.

Information für Nutzer in den Ländern der Europäischen Union

Das auf dem Produkt oder auf der Verpackung angebrachte Symbol bedeutet, dass Ihre elektrischen und elektronischen Geräte nicht mit dem Haushaltsmüll entsorgt werden sollen. Es existieren separate Recycling-Sammelsysteme in der EU. Für mehr Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihre örtlichen Behörden oder an den Fachhändler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben.

Information utilisateurs, applicable dans les pays de l’Union Européenne

Ce symbole figurant sur le produit ou son emballage signifie que votre équipement électrique et électronique doit être mis au rebut séparément de vos déchets ménagers lorsqu’il a atteint la fin de sa durée de vie. Il existe des systèmes de collecte séparée pour le recyclage dans l’UE. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez prendre contact avec les autorités locales ou le revendeur auquel vous avez acheté ce produit.

Informatie voor gebruikers in landen van de Europese Unie

Dit symbool op het product of op zijn verpakking betekent dat uw elektrische of elektronische apparatuur na het verstrijken van de levensduur gescheiden van het huisvuil moet worden weggegooid. Er zijn afzonderlijke ophaalsystemen voor recyclage in de E.U. Voor meer informatie neemt u contact op met de plaatselijke overheid of de dealer waar u het product hebt gekocht.

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Information till användare inom Europeiska unionen

Märkningen av produkter och förpackningar med denna symbol betyder att elektrisk och elektronisk utrustning måste tas om hand separat från hushållssopor när utrustningen har förbrukats. EU har särskilda återvinningsanläggningar för denna typ av utrustning. Kontakta de lokala myndigheterna eller återförsäljaren där produkten har köpts för mer information.

Informazioni per gli utenti negli Stati dell’Unione Europea

Questo simbolo sul prodotto o sull’imballaggio indica che l’apparato elettrico o elettronico alla fine del suo periodo di vita dovrebbe essere smaltito separatamente dai rifiuti domestici. Nell’UE esistono altri sistemi di raccolta differenziata. Per ulteriori informazioni, contattare le autorità locali o il rivenditore presso il quale è stato acquistato il prodotto.

Información para usuarios aplicable en los países de la Unión Europea

Este símbolo en el producto o en su embalaje significa que debería deshacerse de su equipo eléctrico o electrónico, al final de su vida útil, de forma separada del resto de los residuos domésticos. Para estos productos hay sistemas de recogida selectiva para reciclarlos en la Unión Europea. Para más información, rogamos contacte con la autoridad local o el distribuidor donde adquirió el producto.

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Important for United Kingdom (for DZ-HS303E (UK) / DZ-HS301E (UK)/DZ-HS300E (UK))

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue= Neutral, Brown= Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

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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 mains lead 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.

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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 mains lead 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 on HDD

Save the data recorded on HDD:

• To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD. It is also recommended that you use this

DVD video camera/recorder to dub the data. You can also use a PC to save the data on a DVD.

• It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings.

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

• This could result in the HDD not being recognised or recording, playback or dubbing to become

impossible.

• Do not subject this DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact especially during

recording, playback or dubbing, or while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking.

• If vibrations to this DVD video camera/recorder are repeated, or the drop status of DVD video

camera/recorder is detected (see page 69), recording, playback or dubbing will stop to protect the HDD in this DVD video camera/recorder.

Carefully check the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder:

• If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high or too low, normal recording or

playback may not be possible.

• If the power switch is set to “HDD” with the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder too

high or too low, message “The temperature of HDD is outside the operating temperature range. Turn off power.” may appear to protect the HDD. Even if this happens, setting the power switch to “DVD” may allow you to use the DVD video camera/recorder with a DVD, so it is recommended that you carry a spare DVD even if you intend to record on the HDD.

This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used at high altitude:

• Note that the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used in a place where the atmospheric

pressure is low, such as 3,000 meters or more above sea-level.

Do not place this DVD video camera/recorder near a magnet or magnetic field:

• If you so, recording, playback or dubbing may not be possible.

Please note in advance that Hitachi will not accept any liability or make compensation for loss of data, or direct or indirect damage when recording or playback is not performed normally due to a fault in this DVD video camera/recorder. This also applies to repairs on this DVD video camera/recorder (including repair of components other than HDD).

Cautions When Using

• 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 make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc,

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

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.

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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 coloured 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:

• If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high or too low, normal recording/

playback may not be possible.

• 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.

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 a radio

wave tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the 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.

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

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

by petrol 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 for

DVD, 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 DVD 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 (vapour 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 137).

ACCESS/PC indicator

CARD ACCESS indicator

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

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

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

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

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

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

• Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 30).

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

in order to protect its characteristics.)

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

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

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

powered could cause a fault.

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Cautions When Storing

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

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle 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 mouldy, 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 the HDD 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.

• Data recorded on the HDD/disc/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.

●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/ Recorder Case

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case hard with any foreign object, such as grit, adhering to it, and do not use rough fabrics to clean the case: Doing so could scratch it. Use soft cloth, etc. to gently wipe dirt off the case.

●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 soft 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 recognised

− Disc cannot be initialised

− 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.

PLAY

Block noise

SELECT

PHOTO

Fig. 1

001/ 006All Programs

• 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 m at

PLAY

PHOTO

(Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.)

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

• Be careful when removing the disc since the

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

●Storing discs

• When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case

in which it was purchased.

• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.

• Do not place disc in following places:

− Direct sunlight for a long time

− Where humidity is high or in dusty place

− Where there is heat from a heater, etc.

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001/ 002All Programs

SELECT

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DISC CLEANING

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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).

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

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS:

•

The “Format” function on this DVD video camera/recorder will only change the file control information: It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk; your personal data could leak out. To prevent the data from leaking out, execute complete deletion of HDD (see p. 107).

•

“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.

•

Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data.

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 and playback of recorded images.

•

The section on “Disc Navigation” explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when dubbing from HDD to disc, finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and initialising a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW.

• 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 15 – 17).

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.................................................27

Recording Movie.............................................. 44

Playing Back ....................................................73

Functions Available with Disc Navigation.........80

Dubbing on DVD.............................................. 83

Connecting to a TV ........................................112

Connecting to PC........................................... 116

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 37).

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About This Manual

HDD

●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 C button” will be used in this text.

HDD

● , 1, <, >, 2, / and 3 marks beside headings

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

●Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of DZ-HS303E / HS301E / HS300E are different, the method of operating these models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-HS303E are used for the explanation in this text.

This instruction manual shows six DVD video camera/recorder models - DZ-HS303E, DZ-

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HS301E, DZ-HS300E, DZ-HS303E (UK), DZ-HS301E(UK) and DZ-HS300E(UK). The DZ-HS303E and DZ-HS303E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZHS303E”. The DZ-HS301E and DZ-HS301E (UK) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZHS301E”. The DZ-HS300E and DZ-HS300E(UK) functions and specifications are referred to as “DZHS300E”. 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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Microsoft registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM Manufactured under licence 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.

, Windows®, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are

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

and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Introduction

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Recording is possible on both HDD and DVD: In FINE mode, recording for up to 3 hours is possible on HDD; up to 30 minutes on DVD. (p. 44, 154)

●

Dubbing to an 8 cm DVD can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC.

●You can capture photos from videos. (p. 75)

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

●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 44, 74)

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

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p. 73)

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

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (p. 98)

You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List). To edit the scenes recorded on the HDD, use the dubbing function to easily create a DVD from the edited original movie. If you edit the scenes recorded on a disc, you can play back the edited original movie and easily dub it on another DVD recorder or VCR.

●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 116)

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

(p. 83)

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........5

Cautions on HDD ...............................................6

Cautions When Using ........................................6

Cautions When Storing ....................................10

Suggestions and Restrictions...........................10

CLEANING .......................................................... 11

HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 11

DISC CLEANING................................................. 12

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING

DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS: ................ 12

Read This First.................................................12

About This Manual ...........................................13

Introduction ......................................................14

Table of Contents.............................................15

Checking Provided Accessories.......................18

Names of Parts ................................................19

Demonstration Function ...................................23

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder ..23

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER.. 23

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ......................23

ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 24

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 24

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 25

HDD/DVD/Cards ..............................................26

HDD, Discs .......................................................... 27

INFORMATION ON DVD-R.................................27

NOTES ON FINALISATION: ............................... 27

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED

ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER:28

AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 28

CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD.........................28

Preparations for Power Supply ........................29

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ................................ 29

Setting Up the Battery ......................................30

CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 30

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER ..................................... 31

REMOVING BATTERY........................................ 31

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 33

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 33

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and

Off..................................................................34

Viewing Images................................................35

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER. 35

Setups

Setting Date and Time..................................... 36

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND

TIME ................................................................. 36

Initial Settings.................................................. 37

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF

(BEEP) .............................................................. 37

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........37

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE)....................................................37

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS

(RESET)............................................................38

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED) ................................................38

CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION ..38

LCD/EVF Setup............................................... 39

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF

BRIGHTNESS) ................................................. 39

ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR

LEVEL)..............................................................40

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

VIEWFINDER ................................................... 40

Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 41

Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 43

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie ............................................. 44

Recording Stills ............................................... 45

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART

button)........................................................... 46

On-Screen Information.................................... 47

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING ....................................................47

Checking Flow of Menu................................... 52

Zooming .......................................................... 54

MACRO RECORDING ........................................54

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......55

Manually Focusing Subject ............................. 56

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 56

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure) .................................................... 58

Compensating for Backlight ............................ 58

Using Full Auto Function ................................. 59

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303E only)...... 60

Setting Up Camera Functions ......................... 61

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE

SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) ........ 61

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT .............................................62

ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) ....... 62

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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER

(EIS).................................................................. 64

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................64

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING

(MIC.FILTER) ................................................... 64

Setting Up Record Functions........................... 65

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE). 65 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 66

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY)........................................................ 68

SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 68

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON

OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) ................................. 69

DROP DETECTION (HDD PROTECTION)......... 69

Using External Microphone.............................. 70

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation...................................... 71

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 71

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN........................................................... 73

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK..... 73

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED

SCENE ............................................................. 74

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE.............. 74

CAPTURING PHOTO.......................................... 75

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE....................... 75

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 75

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE..............................76

PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 76

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) ....... 77

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

PLAYBACK....................................................... 78

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES...................... 79

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER...................................................... 79

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 80

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION

MENU ............................................................... 81

Dubbing on DVD.............................................. 83

DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD

(DUBBING ALL)................................................ 83

SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND

DUBBING THEM

(SCENE SELECT DUBBING)........................... 84

Scene............................................................... 85

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ............. 85

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) .................. 86

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT –

COMBINE)........................................................ 87

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT –

MOVE).............................................................. 87

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT –

FADE)............................................................... 88

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT – SKIP) ............................................. 89

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)................................. 90

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD

(COPY) ............................................................. 91

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) .............. 92

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT) .........................................................93

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL) ........................................... 94

Programme ......................................................95

WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? ................................ 95

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) ............................. 95

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)............. 96

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE) .. 96

Play List ...........................................................98

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?....................................... 98

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) ............98

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST

(SELECT) .........................................................99

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)................99

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 100

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 101

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 101

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 102

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 102

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ...103

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 104

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE).....................104

Go To............................................................. 105

MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/DVD/

CARD.............................................................. 105

HDD/DVD/Card Management........................ 105

INITIALISING HDD/DVD/CARD ........................105

PROTECTION ................................................... 106

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC

OR CARD (CAPACITY) .................................. 106

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF HDD/

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) (UPDATE

CONTROL INFO.) .......................................... 107

DELETING DATA ON HDD (FULL FORMAT)... 107 FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

(FINALIZE DVD) ............................................. 108

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED

DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW

(UNFINALIZE DVD) ........................................ 109

Others ............................................................110

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ..................110

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY).............................................110

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3

DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE).................................111

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SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)........................................................... 111

Viewing on TV Screen....................................112

CONNECTING TO A TV.................................... 112

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ............................... 113

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ................114

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-MODE) .................................................... 114

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

+RW................................................................ 114

Recording (Dubbing) Images On Other

Video Devices..............................................115

Connecting to PC

Software Provided..........................................116

Requirements of available PC........................117

Installing Software..........................................118

Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable..121

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT INTO PC.. 123 BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION

(UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/

CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH ........... 124

Using Software...............................................125

[When using Windows]

USING IMAGEMIXER 3 .................................... 125

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON HDD/DISC

USING PC ...................................................... 125

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES

RECORDED ON HDD/DISC .......................... 127

[When using Macintosh] USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND

IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2.............................. 130

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-

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

DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R) ..................... 130

Viewing Images recorded on Disc using PC ..133

Uninstalling Software .....................................134

Please contact the following for inquiries on

provided CD-ROM .......................................134

Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/

recorder to PC .............................................135

Be sure to read the following before opening the

package of CD-ROM .................................. 158

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Introduction to Optional Accessories..............136

Subsidiary Information

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................136

POWER SUPPLY ..............................................136

Trouble Messages..........................................137

Troubleshooting .............................................144

System Reset.................................................151

Major Specifications .......................................152

STORAGE CAPACITY OF HDD/DVD/CARD.... 154

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON

CARD.............................................................. 155

Index ..............................................................156

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Checking Provided Accessories

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

Battery (model DZ-BP14S):

For DZ-HS303E only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it before use.

DC power cord:

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

Infrared remote control (model DZ-RM4W):

For DZ-HS303E/HS301E only. Use to control the DVD video camera/ recorder from a distance.

Shoulder strap:

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

Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):

For DZ-HS301E/HS300E only. Portable power supply for this DVD video camera/ recorder. Charge it before use.

Mains lead:

Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger.

for DZ-HS303E, DZ-HS301E and DZ-HS300E

Lithium battery (model CR2032):

For DZ-HS303E/HS301E only. To power the remote control.

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

Lens cap and lens cap string:

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

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

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

for DZ-HS303E (UK), DZ-HS301E (UK) and DZ-HS300E(UK)

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.

Software CD-ROM:

Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

PC connection cable:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

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Names of Parts

English

23 4 51

(Inside the cover)

1 Flash (for DZ-HS303E only) (p. 60) 2 Light receiving sensor

(for DZ-HS303E 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. 24) 4 Stereo microphone

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

5 Recording indicator (p. 38, 44, 68)

The red indicator will light during recording.

6 Infrared receiver

(for DZ-HS303E/HS301E) (p. 25)

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-HS303E only)

Optical 15× zoom lens

(for DZ-HS301E only)

Optical 25× zoom lens

(for DZ-HS300E only)

(p. 54)

8 Lens hood (for DZ-HS303E/HS300E only)

(p. 55)

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

9 Zoom lever (p. 54, 56, 73)

To adjust the zoom or volume.

10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-HS303E only)

(p. 60)

The optional video flash can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.)

11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 121) 12 AV output jack (p. 112, 115) 13 External microphone jack (for DZ-HS303E/

HS301E only) (p. 70)

14 Wide-screen colour liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 35)

Although the external appearances of DZHS303E, DZ-HS301E and DZ-HS300E are different, the method of operating these models is identical. DZ-HS303E illustrations are used in this manual.

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16 17 182219

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23 24 26 27

15 Viewfinder (p. 35)

16 Dioptre control (p. 35)

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

17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 46)

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

18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 9, 44)

Will blink or light when the HDD/DVD is accessed (write or read), or the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to a PC.

19 PHO

TO/SELECT button (p. 45, 79, 93)

20 DISC EJECT button (p. 41)

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

21 DVD insertion block (p. 41)

22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 31)

Press this button when removing the battery.

23 Battery attachment platform (p. 31)

24 Record button (REC) (p. 44)

25 LOCK switch (p. 44)

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

26 Power switch (p. 34)

27 Hand strap (p. 23)

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35 4137 38 39 4036 42

28 FULL AUTO button (p. 59)

To switch the DVD video camera /recorder to full automatic.

29 FOCUS button (p. 56)

To switch between manual focus and autofocus.

30 MENU button (p. 36, 52, 86)

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

31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71)

32 DUBBING button (p. 83)

33 STOP/EXIT button (p. 13, 52, 74)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

34 EXPOSURE button (p. 58)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

35 Speaker (p. 73)

36 RESET button (p. 151)

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

37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 47, 78)

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. 9, 45)

39 QUICK MENU button (p. 52)

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

40 FINALIZE button (p. 108)

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

41 Card insertion block (p. 43)

42 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 58)

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

43 f / e / d / c / A buttons

(p. 36, 52, 56, 58, 74, 75, 76)

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the centre ( scene, or designate an option from the menu. These buttons are also used to adjust the exposure or focus.

44 Tripod threaded hole

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

) to play back the

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45 PHOTO button (p. 45)

46 REC button (p. 44)

47 MENU button (p. 36, 52, 86)

REC

SELECT

DELETE

DISC

NAVIGATION

DISPLAY

PHOTO

DIGITAL

ZOOM

53 54

55 56 57 58

59 60

53 ZOOM T button (p. 54)

54 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 54)

55 ZOOM W button (p. 54)

48 SELECT button (p. 79, 93)

49 Reverse search button (p. 75)

50 DELETE button (p. 85)

51 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71)

52 DISPLAY button (p. 47, 78)

56 Reverse skip button (p. 76)

57 Forward search button (p. 75)

58 Play/pause button (p. 74)

59 Stop button (p. 13, 52, 74)

60 Forward skip button (p. 76)

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

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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. ten minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder, connected to the AC adapter/charger, is turned on and left unoperated. Refer to “CHANGING SETTING OF DEMONSTRATION” on page 38 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.

English

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.

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ATTACHING LENS CAP

English

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.

Shorter end

Longer end

Push and fit

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 R

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.

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.

●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.

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-HS303E/ HS301E.

• 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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HDD/DVD/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

HDD

DVDRAM

DVD-RW

mode)

To record video (p. 44) ●●●●●●— To record photo (p.45) ——————● To delete image just

recorded (p. 74) To select image and delete it

(p. 85)

●●●——●●

●●●———●

To edit image (p. 86 – 87) ●●●———— To play on other DVD players

and DVD recorders (p. 108) To use new disc or new card

without formatting To initialise and reuse

(p. 105) To additionally record on

finalised disc (p. 109) To edit copied video on PC

(p. 116) To playback video on PC

(p. 116)

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

2: Must be finalised. 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 initialisation format differs, the media can be initialised on

this DVD video camera/recorder and then used.

5: To additionally record, the finalised disc must be unfinalised.

6: The provided software is used.

7: Finalise the disc when editing/playing back on PC.

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

— ∴

— ●

●●●●— ●●

——●●*5— ●

●

DVD-RW

(VR

(VF

DVD- R +RW

mode)

*1*2

∴

●

*1*2

∴

——● — ●

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

●: Functions available; —: Not available

*6*7

●

*6*7

●

*6*7*8

memory

card

—

●

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HDD, Discs

HDD, and usable discs and marks (logos) Function

Allows extensive recording (approx. 3 hours in FINE

HDD

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

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

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

+RW Ver. 1.2 (8 cm)

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

player.

2: Playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed.

Note:

•

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.

•

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.

mode). Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes.

Allows you to delete unnecessary scenes or edit scenes.

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 *1.

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

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

INFORMATION ON DVD-R

For optimum recording on DVD-R, 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 accompanying recording more than 100 times. This DVD video camera/recorder cannot record a DVD-R in the VR mode.

NOTES ON FINALISATION:

• Do not insert a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW recorded or dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorder

but not finalised, into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be damaged.

• Use only DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E to record/dub or finalise a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW recorded or dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalised: Using any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc.

• DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW edited and finalised on PC or those finalised 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-RW/DVD-R/+RW.

•

If you insert a DVD-R recorded on a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-HS303E/HS301E/ HS300E and not finalised, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalised.

•

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

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EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

English

CAMERA/RECORDER:

• CD

• CD-R

• CD-RW

• CD-ROM

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-Video

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

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)

• DVD-RW DL (Dual Layer)

• +R DL (Double Layer)

• +RW DL (Double Layer)

• +R

• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm

AVAILABLE CARDS

SD memory cards can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder (incompatible with 2 GB). When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card. No SDHC card or 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.

Terminal

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 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.

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

Mains lead

English

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/

charger.

2 Plug the mains lead 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 31.

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-HS303E or DZ-BP07PW battery provided with DZ-HS301E/ HS300E 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-HS303E), DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW

(optional, unavailable for DZ-HS303E) 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 (E) 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 mains lead to AC adapter/

charger.

2 Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

CHARGE indicator

DC output terminal

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.

Battery

Mains lead

AC adapter/charger

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:

Charge status CHARGE indicator

During charge Lit

Charge complete Goes out

Note:

See “Troubleshooting” on page 144 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.

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

DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-HS303E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-HS301E/HS300E)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZHS303E): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

English

1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment

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

Te r mi n a l side must be down.

Note:

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

• Make sure that the battery is securely attached:

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

REMOVING BATTERY

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

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.

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

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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-HS303E)/DZ-BP14SW (optional)

Video mode

When using

XTRA

FINE

STD

viewfinder When using LCD

monitor When using

viewfinder When using LCD

monitor When using

viewfinder When using LCD

monitor

With DZ-BP07PW* (provided with DZ-HS301E/HS300E)/DZ-BP7SW

Video mode

XTRA

FINE

STD

When using viewfinder approx. 85 min approx. 70 min approx. 105 min approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min approx. 65 min approx. 95 min approx. 75 min When using viewfinder approx. 85 min approx. 70 min approx. 105 min approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min approx. 65 min approx. 95 min approx. 75 min When using viewfinder approx. 85 min approx. 80 min approx. 105 min approx. 100 min When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min approx. 70 min approx. 95 min approx. 85 min

DZ-HS303E DZ-HS301E DZ-HS300E

HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD

approx. 125 min approx. 105 min approx. 175 min approx. 145 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min

approx. 115 min approx. 95 min approx. 155 min approx. 130 min approx. 190 min approx. 150 min

approx. 125 min approx. 105 min approx. 175 min approx. 145 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min

approx. 115 min approx. 95 min approx. 155 min approx. 130 min approx. 190 min approx. 150 min

approx. 125 min approx. 115 min approx. 175 min approx. 170 min approx. 210 min approx. 210 min

approx. 115 min approx. 105 min approx. 155 min approx. 145 min approx. 190 min approx. 170 min

* (optional)

DZ-HS301E DZ-HS300E

HDD DVD HDD DVD

* Unavailable for DZ-HS303E.

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

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 144 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.

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BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

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

Fully charged Nearly empty

White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)

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 37.

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Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off

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

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off

Set to “SD”:

To record photos on an SD memory card and play them back

Set to “HDD”:

To record or dub movie on HDD and play it back

Set to “DVD”:

To record movie on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW and play it back

Note:

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

let it recognise 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 recognise the disc again (see “Troubleshooting” on page 144).

• 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 137 and take corrective action.

• When turning the DVD video camera/recorder off or changing over the power switch between “HDD” and “DVD”, you will not need to hold down the grey button: Simply move the power switch.

OFF

Power switch

OFF

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Viewing Images

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN

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

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER

1 Pull out the viewfinder.

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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 144.

• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 62.

• 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.

2 Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the

focus to suit your eyesight.

Note:

• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to

“Troubleshooting” on page 144.

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

Dioptre control

Pull out the viewfinder until a click is heard.

Viewfinder

180º

90º

Hook your finger

(Bottom)

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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.

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

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “Date Set” on the

“Date Setup” menu screen.

2 Press the c button.

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

3 Press the d or c

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

Da te Set u p

Da t e Se t 1 / 1/ 2006

Dat e Mode

ENTER RETURN

Da te Set u p

1/10/ 2006

Da t e Se t

Dat e Mode

ENTER RETURN

0: 00

8:00

Press the f or e 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 C button.

4 After setting the current

date and time, press the A button.

The screen for verifying

Da te Set

1/ 10 / 2006 8: 00

Date set up?

YES NO

ENTER

the set date will appear.

5 If the displayed date and time are correct,

press the d button to choose “YES”, and then press the A button.

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

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, every 6 months, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder and connect them to AC outlet, or attach a charged battery to the DVD video camera/recorder, and leave it for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in battery will recharge.

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Initial Settings

Press the MENU button, and then use f/e/d/c/A buttons to display the “Initial Setup” menu screen. See page 52 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 A button. On: Beep will be heard

when the power switch is changed

In i t ia l Setup

Beep

Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mo de Reset

ENTER RETURN

Of f

over, the REC button is pressed when HDD/disc is used, the SLEEP/START or EJECT button is pressed, etc.

Off: No beep is heard.

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)

Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A 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.

In i t ia l Setup

Beep

Power Save

Record LED Language Demo Mo de Reset

ENTER RETURN

Of f

Note:

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

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 “HDD”, “DVD” or “SD”.

• 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.

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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 A or c button

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

2 Choose “Français”, and

then press A button. The display will change to French.

In i t ia l Setup

Beep Power Save Record LED

Language

Demo Mo de Reset

ENTER RETURN

Language

Eng l i s h Español Italiano

ENTER RETURN

Fr ançais

Deutsch

On Off On Eng l i s h Auto

Note:

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

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RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)

English

You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 151)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.)

1 Choose “Reset” on the

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

In i t ia l Setup

Beep Power Save Record LED Language Demo Mo de

Reset

ENTER RETURN

On Off On English Auto

2 If you are sure that you

wish to reset, use the d button to choose “YES”, and then press the A button.

Reset

Reset?

YES NO

ENTER

The screen for verifying reset will appear.

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 C 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 A button. On: The recording

indicator will light red to show that the

In i t ia l Setup

Beep Power Save

Record LED

Language Demo Mo de Reset

ENTER RETURN

Of f

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

Choose the desired option using the screen on the right, and then press the A button.

Ini ti al Setup

Beep Power S ave Record LED Language

Demo Mode

Reset

ENTER RETURN

Auto: To start demonstration if the DVD

video camera/recorder connected to AC adapter/charger is inactive for approx. 10 minutes or more after it is

turned on. Off: To set demonstration to off. Start: To start demonstration immediately.

Auto

Off Start

Note:

• If “Auto” is specified, the demonstration will not start if

a battery is connected.

• Pressing the C (STOP/EXIT) or DISC NAVIGATION button will exit demonstration.

• If “Auto” is specified, the demonstration will not start when the power switch on this DVD video camera/ recorder is set to “DVD” and a DVD is loaded, or when the power switch is set to “SD” and a card is loaded.

• The demonstration function will not work when the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC.

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

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

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c/A 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 d/c buttons

for adjustment.

Press d :

The screen becomes dimmer.

Press c :

The screen becomes brighter.

LCD/EVF Adjust

LCD Br ight ness

EVF Br ight ness

Co lo u r Le v e l

adjustment bar

ENTERADJUST

Brightness

3 Press the A button to end the setting.

Note:

• To stop the setting midway, press the MENU button.

• The brightness setting will be stored in memory even

after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL)

English

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

1 Press the MENU

button, use the f/ e/d/c/A

buttons to choose “LCD/EVF Adjust” on

LCD/EVF Se t up

LCD/EVF Adjust

EVF D i s p l a y

ENTER RETURN

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

3 Press the A button to end the setting.

Note:

Aut o

• To stop the setting midway, press the MENU button.

• 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.

The colour density adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

2 Use the d/c buttons

for adjustment.

Press d :

For lighter colour.

Press c :

For denser colour.

LCD/ EVF Ad j us t

LCD Br ight ness

EVF Br ight ness

Co lo u r Le ve l

Colour density

adjustment bar

ENTERADJUST

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN VIEWFINDER

1 Press the MENU

button, use the f/ e/d/c/A

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

LCD/EVF Se t up

LCD/EVF Adjust

EVF D i s p l a y

ENTER RETURN

2 Choose “On” and press the A button.

Aut o

Auto: If the LCD monitor is open, no image

On: Images will always appear in the

Note:

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

will appear in the viewfinder.

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

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Inserting and Removing Disc

Set the power switch to “DVD” or “OFF” .

When the power switch is set to “HDD” or “SD”, the cover of disc insertion block will not open. When “Please insert DVD.” appears during dubbing, however, the cover of disc insertion block will open even when the power switch is set to “HDD” (see p. 83, 84).

2 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.

When removing the disc:

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

Tu r nt a b le

3 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it

stops.

DISC EJECT

4 When inserting a disc:

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

• 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.

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Pickup lens

Push the shaded portion.

5 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 recognise 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.

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Note:

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•

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 144.

• 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 137.

• 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 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.

• Close the cover of disc insertion block gently: Using force could cause a fault.

• 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 12).

●When using brand-new DVD-RW/+RW

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

When recording on this DVD video camera/recorder:

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

at DVD

Format DVD

DVD is not formatted. Format the DVD now?

YES NO

ENTER

For

DVD Format. Select record for

VR Mode VF Mode

ENTER

at.

(When using DVD-RW)

When recording data from PC:

While the “Format DVD” screen is displayed, choose “No” and then press A button, or press the C 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”.

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Inserting and Removing Card

Open the LCD monitor.

1 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 centre of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.

English

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

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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

Before You Begin

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

Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

• When setting the power switch to “DVD”, insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R/+RW into this DVD video camera/recorder.

ACCESS/PC indicator

2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to “HDD” or “DVD” 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.

Note:

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 144 when recording

movie is not possible.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 144 if it takes some time before recording is possible.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 144 if the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate.

• See page 47 for on-screen information display.

• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L

(the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the “HDD” position from accidentally moving to “DVD” position.

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW, videos of different qualities (VIDEO Modes) or 16:9 On and Off cannot be recorded or dubbed on the same disc (see page 83).

• 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 9).

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

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

• 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.

4 Press the REC button.

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

5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off.

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Recording Stills

Note:

Recording of still images is possible on card.

PHOTO/SELECT

button

CARD ACCESS indicator

1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD

video camera/recorder at subject.

2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

Set the power switch to “SD”.

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

3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder

or LCD).

English

5 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way

(full pressing).

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

Note:

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

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

• If you press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way

down at one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will be possible, but the focus may be incorrect.

• See “Size And Quality Of Photos” on page 155 for

details of photos on card.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 144 if recording

photos is not possible.

• If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual

focus, and manually correct the focus before recording (see page 56).

• 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.

• There may be a difference between the image you

see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the recorded image.

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

4 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button half way

(half pressing).

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

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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 is loaded although the power switch is set to “DVD”.

• No card is loaded although the power switch is set to “SD”.

• An unusable disc or card is loaded.

• The HDD or a loaded DVD or card has no remaining

free space.

• The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed.

• During playback.

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/SELECT 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 (“HDD”↔“DVD”).

Note

• If you press the REC or PHOTO/SELECT 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/SELECT 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

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On-Screen Information

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

DISPLAY

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING

See the next page for details.

e 2. Programme AE

j 3. White balance

n 4. EIS

m 5. Backlight compensation

6. 16:9 mode

1. Recording mode

11. Zoom

12. Exposure correction

13.Manual Focus

14. HDD,DVD/Card type

15. Movie recording quality

FINE

16. HDD Protection

FULL AUTO

HDD ACCESS

Warning message

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

VOLUME

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REC

8:00

p 7. Microphone filter

8. Video flash

9. Self-timer FULL AUTO indicator (p. 59)

10. Recording status

Movie recording time

17.

Remaining space on HDD/DVD/Card

18. Remaining

battery level

19. Volume Current date/time

English

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

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1. Recording mode (p. 44, 45)

English

: Movie (HDD/DVD)

: Still (Card)

2. Programme AE (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 61)

No display : Auto

:Sports

:Portrait

: Spotlight

: Sand & Snow

: Low Light

3. White balance (p. 62)

No display : Auto

:Set

: Outdoor

:Indoor

4. Electronic image stabiliser (EIS)*1 (only in

movie recording mode) (p. 64)

No display : EIS OFF

:EIS ON

5. Backlight compensation (p. 58)

No display : Backlight compensation OFF

: Backlight compensation ON

6. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)

(p. 66)

No display : 16:9 mode OFF

: 16:9 mode ON

7. Microphone filter (only in movie recording

mode) (p. 64)

No display : Microphone filter OFF

: Microphone filter ON

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

separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode) (p. 60)

No display : Emits light automatically

: Always emits light

(

: No light emission

)

10.Recording status

n m

No display

11.Zoom (p. 54)

12.Exposure correction (p. 58)

No display : Auto

13.Manual focus (p. 56)

No display : Autofocus

: During recording

: During recording pause (lights in

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

(Digital Zoom: Off)

(Digital Zoom: 40×*4)

(Digital Zoom: 500×*5 only in movie recording mode)

:Manual

:Manual focus

9. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 68)

No display : Self-timer OFF

: Self-timer ON

(countdown is from 10 seconds)

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14. HDD, DVD/Card type

:HDD

: HDD (write-protected)

I J < / > $ "

: DVD-RAM

: DVD-RAM (write-protected)

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

: Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode)

: DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalised on

this video camera/recorder

: DVD-RW (VR-mode) finalised on a

device other than this DVD video camera/recorder

# K !

: Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode) disc

:DVD-R

: DVD-R already finalised on this

DVD video camera/recorder

: DVD-R finalised on a device other

than this DVD video camera/ recorder (including a DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E, but

not finalised) :+RW

:Finalised +RW

O P

No display

: SD memory card

: Locked SD memory card

15.

Movie recording quality ( recording mode

) (p. 65)

only in movie

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

Still recording quality (only in still recording mode) (p. 68)

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

prioritized

16. HDD Protection

No display : HDD Protection On

: HDD Protection Off

17. Remaining space on disc/card

REM XX MIN

: Remaining recordable minutes

during movie recording

REM XX*9: Number of remaining recordable

still images during still recording

18. Remaining battery level (p. 33)

(full charge)

x y

(low remaining charge)

19. Volume (p. 73)

The volume can be adjusted during playback.

English

*1 Displayed when recording movie on DZ-HS303E/HS301E. *2 Not displayed on DZ-HS301E/HS300E. *3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected

disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted. Or if the HDD is protected or

has no remaining free space. *4 “60x” will appear on DZ-HS301E; “100x” on DZ-HS300E. *5 “800x” will appear on DZ-HS301E; “1200x” on DZ-HS300E. *6 No display if no disc or card is loaded, or if a disc or card unusable on this DVD video camera/recorder is

loaded. *7 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalised DVD-RW (VF-

mode)/DVD-R/+RW. *8 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time. *9 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the

recording conditions.

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●Switching the information display mode

English

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 47) and recording status (see 10 on page 47) 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 47).

DISPLAY

●Display when recording an image of yourself

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

Operating status/warning message

Battery remaining level

No warning/message (see page 47) 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.

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●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen

facing the same direction as the lens:

Screen display symbol

• Status in which recording is not possible on HDD.

• An attempt to record a photo on HDD was made.

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 Programme AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen will light white (see page 62).

• An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW used.

• An unusable disc is loaded.

• An unusable card is loaded.

• HDD/disc is write-protected.

• A locked card is loaded.

• During recording (lights in red).

• The remaining capacity on HDD/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 HDD/disc/card is approaching the limit 0 (blinks in red).

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

Description

English

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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 f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in Full Menu and designate them.

QUICK MENU

Press the MENU button

The cursor to be

chosen will move to

the right

Press c or A

Camer a Funct i ons Set up

Program AE

hi te Bal. EIS Dig. Zoom MIC.Fi lter

ENTER RETURN

Aut o Aut o

On 40x Off

Press d or C

Camer a Funct i ons Set up

ENTER RETURN

Program AE

hi te Bal. EIS Dig. Zoom MIC.Fi lter

Aut o

On 40x Off

Press fPress e

The cursor to

be chosen will

move down

Record Funct i ons Setup

V I DEO Mo de F INE

16:9 On

OSD Ou t pu t On HDD Protection On

ENTER RETURN

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

Note:

• Pressing the QUICK MENU button will display the Quick Menu screen: The operation will be the same as when

the MENU button is pressed.

• 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.

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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

Camer a Funct i ons Set up

Aut o

Program AE

hi te Bal.

Aut o

EIS Dig. Zoom

40x Off

MIC.Fi lter

ENTER RETURN

Date Setup

Dat e Set up

Da t e Se t Da t e Mode D /M /Y

ENTER RETURN

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Programme AE (p. 61)

White balance (p. 62)

(p. 64)

EIS

Digital zoom (p. 54)

Microphone filter

(p. 60)

Flash

(p. 64)

*1: Not displayed when DZ-HS303E/HS301E is in “SD”

status. *2: Not displayed in “SD” status. *3: Displayed when DZ-HS303E is recording a photo

(not displayed when the optional Video Flash is

connected).

Record Functions Setup

Record Funct i ons Setup

V I DEO Mo de F INE

16:9 On

OSD Ou t pu t On HDD Protection On

ENTER RETURN

Movie quality*4 (p. 65)

16:9

(p. 66) Self-timer*6 (p. 68) On-screen information display output (p. 69)

HDD protection

*4: The quality mode is displayed in “SD” status (p. 68). *5: Not displayed in “SD” status. *6: Displayed in “SD” status. *7: Displayed only in “HDD” status.

(p. 69)

Date setting (p. 36) Display format (p. 36)

LCD/EVF Setup

LCD/EVF Se t up

LCD/EVF Ad j us t EVF D i s p l a y Aut o

ENTER RETURN

Adjust (p. 39) EVF Display (p. 40)

Initial Setup

Beep On

er Save Off

Po Record LED On Language Engl is h Demo Mode A uto Reset

ENTER RETURN

Beep (p. 37) Power save (p. 37) Recording LED (p. 38) Language selection (p. 37) Demo mode (p. 38) Reset (p. 38)

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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

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

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

optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-HS303E, or optical 15-power is exceeded on DZ-HS301E or optical 25-power is exceeded on DZ-HS300E).

2 Choose the desired magnification, and then

press the A button.

You can zoom up to 500-power on DZ-HS303E; up to 800-power on DZ-HS301E; up to 1200-

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

power on DZ-HS300E.

W: recording wide area (wide-angle)

T: recording enlarged image (telephoto)

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

• If you set zoom to “500×”* 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.

*1 “60x” on DZ-HS301E; “100x” on DZ-HS300E. *2 “800x” on DZ-HS301E; “1,200x” on DZ-HS300E.

, and “500×”*2:

when recording photo, the

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.

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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-HS303E; 30.5 mm for DZ-HS301E; 34 mm for DZ-HS300E

Thread pitch: 0.75 mm for DZ-HS303E; 0.5 mm for DZ-HS301E/HS300E When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3037 for DZ-HS301E, DZ-SR3437 for DZ-HS300E (see page 136).

English

1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video

2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw

camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring over the lens. When using the DZ-HS301E, you need not remove the lens hood.

Conversion lensLens hood

(Remove)

• Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect

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

Note:

• Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.

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

at “T” (telephoto) control side is between approx. 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-HS303E only): Specify “Flash: Off” (see page 60).

• 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.

the lens into the thread of step-up ring. When using the DZ-HS303E, you need not use the step-up ring.

Step-up ring (only when using DZHS301E/HS300E)

(Attach)

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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.

Manual Focus icon will appear on the screen.

0:00:00

REM

Manual Focus icon

FINE

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

zoom in on subject.

3 0 MIN

8:00

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FOCUS

Adjust with d/c buttons

3 Use the d/c 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.

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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 56):

Objects not in the centre of screen

Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall

Objects that are far and near at the same time

English

Objects moving rapidly

Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it

neon sign, spotlight, etc. which glares or emits strong light

Night view

Dark objectsObjects lit by

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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)

The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.

1 Press the EXPOSURE button during

recording.

The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

Exposure adjustment bar

FINE

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2 Use the d/c buttons to adjust the

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

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

8:00

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EXPOSURE

Adjust with d/c buttons

Note:

• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual

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

• The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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Compensating for Backlight

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

BLC

Press the BLC button during recording.

Backlight correction icon

FINE

The backlight correction icon will appear.

Note:

• Pressing the BLC button will alternate between

backlight setting between on and off.

• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off” when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

0:00:00

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3 0 MIN

8:00

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Using Full Auto Function

Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.

1 Press the FULL AUTO button.

“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds.

The following settings will reset to defaults:

Function

Focus Auto 56

Backlight

compensation

Exposure Auto 58

Programme AE Auto 61

White balance Auto 62

EIS On 64

MIC.Filter Off 64

When setting

full auto

Off 58

Reference

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Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303E only)

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-HS303E makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.

Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting light

Auto

( when the PHOTO/SELECT button

is pressed

(

Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear.

Always emits light regardless of brightness.

Off

)

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 DZ-HS303E to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected).

●Optional Video Flash (for DZ-

HS303E only)

See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 136.

You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 136): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use. * Unavailable for DZ-HS301E/HS300E.

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.

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• 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-HS303E cannot be used when a conversion lens is attached: Specify “Flash: Off”

• 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.

• 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/SELECT button to record.

• “ ( ” 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.

• When recording a close-up photo, specify “Flash: Off”. Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish image.

• 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 optional video flash is attached to DZ-HS303E, the built-in video flash in DZ-HS303E will not operate.

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Setting Up Camera Functions

Before You Begin

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME 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 f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “Program AE” on

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

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

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

the desired option, and then press the A 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.

• See page 52 for how to set.

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.

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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT

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

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “Program AE” on

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

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

“Low Light”, and then press the A button.

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 56).

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.

ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the colour 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. 63)

Outdoor To record in fine weather

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

colour type fluorescent light

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1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “White Bal.” on the

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

2 Choose the desired option, and then press the

A button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

●Setting white balance manually

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.

Infrared sensor block

• If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto

white balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the

DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally.

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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 56).

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2 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “White Bal.”, “Set”

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

3 Hold A button pressed until the “h”

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

4 Press the C 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 coloured object when setting the white

balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.

• 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. 54). In such status, the “h” indicator will remain blinking. Set the white balance in a bright place with “Dig. Zoom: Off” specified.

• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the

white balance for appropriate colours.

• The setting will be stored in memory even when the

DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The “h” indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/ recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white balance as needed.

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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)

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When you use zoom (see page 54) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “EIS” on the

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

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

A button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

• You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen

information display.

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

• 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.

• 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 wideconversion lens is used.

• EIS cannot be used when using card.

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)

See page 54 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, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “MIC.Filter” on the

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

2 Choose the desired option, and then press the

A 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. 70).

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SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

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

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

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1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c/A buttons to choose “VIDEO

Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then

press the A button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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.

Note:

• The movie quality setting will be stored in memory

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

• The “VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the

DVD is replaced.

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, the

“VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the disc is replaced.

• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, you cannot

switch the setting on movie quality or wide-screen mode while recording on the disc: The DVD video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the disc for recording.

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW:

You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode: STD” and “16:9 On”(p. 85). 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 4:3-aspect ratio display.

• The movie quality setting is effective only during

movie recording: The setting will not be displayed during recording of stills.

(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”.

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

When using DZ-HS303E

When using DZ-HS301E/HS300E

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c buttons to choose “16:9” on the

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

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)

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

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

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder

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

Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder

Note:

• The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• When using a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW:

You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode: STD” and “16:9 On”(p. 85). 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 4:3-aspect ratio display.

• 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*.

• If you connect this DVD vide camera/recorder to the S1 or S2 terminal of TV, the TV will automatically switch to

the wide-screen mode: See TV instruction manual for details.

• When using a video selector, the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 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. 111) 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. 111) to 4:3 and view the images.

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

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SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

You can switch the still recording quality.

It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images (p. 155 “Size And Quality Of Photos”).

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c/A buttons to choose “Quality” on

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

2 Choose the option you want, and then press

the A button.

SELF-TIMER

You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.

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

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c/A buttons to choose “Self Timer”

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

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

The self-timer will be set.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 4 Press the PHOTO/SELECT 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/SELECT button again before recording starts, or press the C button.

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SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)

If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen.

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1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c/A buttons to choose “OSD

Output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.

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

button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

“On” setting “Off” setting

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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 78 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.

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DROP DETECTION (HDD PROTECTION)

The default setting is “On”. Specify “HDD Protection: Off” if you plan to use the HDD built in this DVD video camera/recorder in a weightless condition, such as skydiving, to prevent stop in recording or playback: Specifying “On” in such status will activate the drop detection function and stop recording or playback to protect the HDD built in this DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/

d/c/A buttons to choose ”HDD

Protection” on the ”Record Functions Setup” menu screen.

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2 Choose ”On” or ”Off”, use the f/e/d/

c/A buttons to then press the A

button. When “Off” is specified, the icon will appear.

Note:

• The “HDD Protection” setting will return to “On” when

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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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 152.

To external microphone jack

Note:

• Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged

in the AV/S output terminal. Unplug the AV/S 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-HS300E cannot use any external microphone.

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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 “programme”, 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 the HDD is used: Some items will not appear when a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW or card is used, but the operation is the same.

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 34).

Before You Begin

1 Set the power switch properly. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

The Disc Navigation screen (shown on page 72) will appear.

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

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

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

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3 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 C button to end Disc Navigation.

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Disc Navigation screen

Thumbnail

001/014All Programs

Cursor

Still image icon

Operation guide

*1 Icon displayed on a photo recorded on a DVD-RAM using Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder marketed before

DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E. DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E cannot record any photos on a DVD-RAM.

PLAY

PHOTO

SELECT

Selected scene number/ Number of all scenes

Current page position

Bar graph Icon of HDD, DVD/card type

*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 When using a disc, the icon that corresponds to the type of disc being used will appear. “ ” will appear for

card.

Icons to be displayed on thumbnail:

[ ....................... Fade-in (p. 88)

] ....................... Fade-out (p. 88)

Note:

• Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the recording date/time of the scene on which the cursor is placed,

recording data of scene (VIDEO Mode, 16:9, recording length), and operation guide will appear in sequence (when HDD is used).

002/008All Programs

PHOTO

PLAY

SELECT

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T ...................... Lock (p. 92)

002/008All Programs

FINE 16:9 0min. 39sec.

Displayed only when HDD is used

002/008All Programs

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

• In the following cases, the Disc Navigation screen will appear or a message will be displayed:

- HDD or disc is write-protected.

- Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW

- DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model marketed before DZ-

HS303E/HS301E/HS300E, and not finalised

- 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.

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PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

3 Press the A button.

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

the desired scene.

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

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK

If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the zoom lever. Tilt it to the “T” side to increase the volume, “W” side to reduce the volume.

●When playback ends:

The DVD video camera/ recorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene. Pressing the C 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.

Playback pause

●Playing back photos

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

Note:

• Press the A button to temporarily stop playback.

Pressing the A button again will start from that point.

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

• Pressing the C 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.

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Playback will start from the selected scene.

Note:

Pressing the d or c button will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene. Pressing the f or e button will move to preceding or following page.

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Before You Begin

• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder to play back scenes on it. (p. 44, 45).

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 34).

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PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE

Playing Back

1 Press the A button in the recording pause

status.

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

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Note:

• To temporarily stop playback, press the A button.

Press the A 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 HDD, 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 the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high, normal playback may not be possible: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.

2 Press the C button.

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

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE

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

press the A button. The screen for verifying deletion will appear.

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3 Choose “YES”, and then press the A

button. 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.

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CAPTURING PHOTO

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

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1 Press the MENU button at a scene you wish

to capture during playback.

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

press the A button. The screen for verifying capture will appear.

3 Choose “YES”, and then press the A

button. The captured scene will be recorded on a card.

Note:

• You can also press PHOTO/SELECT button for the

scene you wish to capture in step 1: The screen for verifying capture will appear. Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. 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 x 360

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

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SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

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

Hold down c :

Scenes will be visually scanned forward.

Hold down d :

Scenes will be visually scanned backward.

Release the d or c button when you find the desired image:

Normal playback will start from that point.

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 d or c button: Frame advance, frame back or slow playback will start.

Press c once:

Picture will advance one frame.

Press d once:

Picture will go back one frame.

Hold down c :

Forward slow playback.

Hold down d :

Reverse slow playback.

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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English

HDD

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

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

Press e once:

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

Press f once:

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

Hold down e :

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

Hold down f :

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

HDD

1<>2/

Portion being played back

Press f

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

Press f

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

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

Note:

• If you perform skip playback during playback pause,

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

• Pressing the e button in the last scene on HDD or 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.

Press f

twice

Portion being played back

once

Press e

once

Press e once

Press e twice

Press e

twice

PLAYING BACK STILLS

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

Press e once:

To display stills one by one forward.

Press f once:

To display stills one by one backward.

[When using DVD-RAM]

(This DVD video camera/recorder cannot record any photo on a DVD-RAM.) Releasing the f or e button will start continuous playback.

[When using card]

When the f or e button is released, the photo at that point will be displayed, and then the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback pause status. Use the slide show function for continuous display (p. 111).

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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

Go To

Top End Speci fy

ENTER RETURN

to), and then press the A button.

●Specifying the point to view

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

press the A button.

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

Position of currently played back image

Go to

TOP ENDCURRENT

Cursor

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

TOP END ENTER CANCEL

Total recording time of all selected scenes

0:03:26

GO TO

Cursor position

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

the desired time of chosen point.

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

• Press once:

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

• Hold down:

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

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.

3 Press the A button to enter the selection.

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

Note:

• To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the C

button before going to the specified point.

• If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc

Navigation function or PHOTO/SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to the beginning of selected scenes (p. 105).

• 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.

English

Go to

TOP ENDCURRENT

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

0:00:00

GO TO

TOP END ENTER CANCEL

(When the start of scene is selected)

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INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK

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

No display Playback information

display

Recording date/time

9:27

1/10/2006

●Switching the information display mode

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

When using HDD/DVD:

Recording mode

Scene No. Repeat play

Programme No. or Play List No.

Programme or Play List

When using card:

Scene No. File name

003

Recording mode

Lock

00606

100—0003

0:00:16

HDD, Disc type

Playback operation

Counter

Slide Show

Programme or Play List.

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

Refer to “HDD, DVD/Card type” on page 49.

Will appear when each function is specified “On”.

F :Standard playback b : Playback pause c : Forward search playback d : Reverse search playback e :Forward skip playback f : Reverse skip playback g : Forward frame advance h : Reverse frame back

:Forward slow playback : Reverse slow playback

See pages 73-76 for how to operate. The “j” mark will appear on the first image on disc. The “i” mark will appear on the last image on disc.

• Recording date/time display: Shows the date/

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

• No display: No information will appear.

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

Note:

See page 95 and after for “Programme”, page 98 and after for “Play List”.

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SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes.

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

the desired scene.

3 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button once:

The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the f/e/d/

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

PLAY PHOTO SELECT

Yel l ow f ra m e

3 Hold down the

PHOTO/SELECT button for at least one second:

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

ENTER CANCEL

Double frames in yellow and blue

4 Use the f/e/d/

c buttons to select the

last scene in the range you want, and then press the A button:

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

PLAY DESELECT ALL

Red frame

When scenes up to this point are selected

005/ 014All Programs

010/0 14All Programs

Note:

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

cursor and bargraph:

Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes

Yellow Light blue

Blue Light blue

Red Yellow

• Pressing the A 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 cancelled, and then press the PHOTO/SELECT button. To cancel all selected scenes, press the C button.

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

• To release multiple selection, press the C or PHOTO/ SELECT button before pressing the A button in step 4.

• Up to 999 scenes can be selected.

English

Current cursor position Range of scenes being

selected Scenes already selected

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FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION

English

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

Functions Available with Disc Navigation

Available

function

Editing of scenes

Setting special effects to scenes

Copy from disc to card

Scene lock

Scene information display

Changing title

Creation of play list

Initialisation

Protection

Remaining display (Capacity)

Disc finalisation

Unfinalising disc

Repeat play

Slide show

*1Only deletion is possible.

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

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●●●●●●●

●

●●●

●●

●●●●●●

●

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

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

You can copy photos recorded on DVDRAM disc to card.

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.

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

You can change the title of play list or programme.

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

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

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

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

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

You can unfinalise a DVD-RW (VFmode)/+RW that was finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder so that additional videos can be recorded on the disc.

You can repeatedly play back programmes and scenes.

You can play back stills continuously. 111

Contents

Referenc

e page

85 – 87

88 – 90

96, 104

105

106

108

109

110

Note

Editing scenes and adding special effects to scenes are unique functions of 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 output cable and then perform recording (Dubbing, p. 115).

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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 HDD/DVD/Card will appear. Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 52). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.

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

Scene Edit (p. 85) Divide (p. 86)

Effect (p. 88) Delete (p. 85) Dubbing*1(p. 83) Combine (p. 87) Copy*2(p. 91) Move* Select (p. 93) Detail (p. 94)

HDD only Skip (p. 89)

DVD-RAM only Thumbnail (p. 90)

Fade (p. 88)

All (p. 83) Select (p. 84)

Start → Current (p. 93) Current → End (p. 93) All (p. 93)

(p. 87) *3Will appear when a

play list is displayed.

English

Play list Select (p. 99) Go To Top (p. 105)

Program Select (p. 95) Update Control Info. (p. 107)

Others Category*

Play (p. 99) End (p. 105) Create (p. 98) Edit (p. 100 – 103) HDD Setting Title

(p. 104)

Delete

(p. 104)

Play (p. 96) Full Format* Title (p. 96) *

Repeat Play (p. 110) VIDEO (p. 110) TV type (p. 111) PHOTO (p. 110)

DVD-RAM only

(p. 110) All (p. 110)

DVD Setting Protect HDD

On (p. 110) Off (p. 110)

16:9 (p. 111) 4:3 (p. 111)

Finalize DVD* Format HDD (Format DVD)

(Protect DVD) Capacity (p. 106)

DVD-RW (VR-mode) only

HDD only

(p. 108) (p. 105)

(p. 106)

(p. 107)

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

English

Scene Select (p. 93) Start → Current (p. 93)

Detail (p. 94) Current → End (p. 93)

All (p. 93)

Program Select (p. 95) DVD Setting

Go To Top (p. 105) *

Others

Play (p. 96)

End (p. 105)

Repeat Play (p. 110) On (p. 110)

Off (p. 110)

TV type (p. 111) 16:9 (p. 111)

4:3 (p. 111)

●When using card

Scene Delete (p. 85)

Go To Top (p. 105) Slide Show

Card

Lock (p. 92) Select (p. 93) Start → Current (p. 93) Detail (p. 94) Current → End (p. 93)

All (p. 93)

End (p. 105)

Format Card (p. 105) Capacity (p. 106)

Finalize DVD (p. 108) Unfinalize DVD*7(p. 109) Format DVD*7(p. 105) Capacity (p. 106)

DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW only

Start (p. 111)

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Dubbing on DVD

You can dub the images recorded on the HDD to a DVD.

• Set the power switch to “HDD”.

• Prepare a recordable disc.

• The recording time for a scene that can be dubbed on one disc is

approx. 30 minutes ( in FINE mode). If the HDD contains a scene exceeding the length that is recordable on one disc, it cannot be

Before You Begin

DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD (DUBBING ALL)

You can dub all scenes recorded on the HDD to a disc from the beginning in sequence. If the scenes cannot be included on one disc, count the capacity size of scenes, and dub the scenes that can be stored on the disc. Replace the disc during dubbing, following the screen for replacing disc: Dubbing will restart from the following scene. This operation will be repeated until all scenes on the HDD are dubbed.

dubbed: Divide the scene (see p. 86), and then perform dubbing.

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder during dubbing: Dubbing is not possible with a battery connected.

• If power is turned off and dubbing is interrupted midway, proper dubbing will not be possible.

English

1 Press the DUBBING button.

“Please insert DVD.” will appear. Press the DISC EJECT button, and then insert a disc. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, then the MENU button, and choose “Scene”, “Dubbing” and “All”: The same screen will appear.

Dubbing (All)

Dubbing scenes to DVD?

YES NO

ENTER CHECK SCENE

3 Replace the disc.

If one disc cannot contain all scenes, the screen for verifying disc replacement will appear. To continue dubbing, press the DISC EJECT button, and then replace the disc. To stop dubbing, press

C (STOP/EXIT).

4 After dubbing is finished, check the “Delete

Scene” screen. Choosing “YES” will delete the dubbed scenes from the HDD. To retain the dubbed scenes on the HDD, choose “NO”.

The screen for verification will appear: Choose

Press f

Press C

“YES”, and then press the “Dubbing scenes to DVD?” will appear. To stop dubbing, choose “NO”, or press (STOP/EXIT). If you press the f button at this time, you can confirm the scenes to be dubbed, which will be enclosed in red cursor. Press

C (STOP/EXIT) to restore the screen for

verification.

Dubbing (All)

RETURN

button.

5 Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the

disc. Close the cover of disc insertion block. Press

C (STOP/EXIT) to end dubbing.

Note:

• If message “Scene No.xxx is too large. Please divide

this Scene before dubbing.” appears during dubbing, the dubbing will stop. Divide the specified scene (see page 86). After dividing the scene, use “scene select dubbing” to dub subsequent scenes.

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SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE

English

SELECT DUBBING)

You can select desired scenes recorded on HDD and dub only those scenes on discs.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button, and

then the MENU button.

2 Choose “Scene”, “Dubbing”, “Select”, and

then press the “Please insert DVD.” will appear on the screen: Press the DISC EJECT button and insert a disc.

A button.

3 Place the cursor on a scene to be dubbed, and

then press the button: The cursor of the selected scene will change to red (see p. 79), and the scene with red cursor will be dubbed to a disc.

If you wish to dub other scenes, place the cursor on a scene in the same way, and press the

A or PHOTO/

SELECT button to select it. To cancel a selected scene, press the PHOTO/SELECT button again. To cancel all selected scenes, press If the total capacity size of the selected scenes exceeds the remaining free space on disc, the remaining bar at the top right of screen will be red, and a message will appear. Select the scenes again.

A or PHOTO/SELECT

Dubbing (Select)

DUB

ENTER SELECT

A or

C (STOP/EXIT).

4 Press the DUBBING button.

“Dubbing scenes to DVD?” will appear. Instead of pressing the DUBBING button, you can press the MENU button, choose "Edit", and then "Enter": The same screen will appear.

Choosing “YES” will start dubbing. To cancel dubbing, choose “NO” or press

(STOP/EXIT).

5 When dubbing is finished, check the “Delete

Scene” screen. Choosing “YES” will delete the dubbed scenes from the HDD. To retain the dubbed scenes on the HDD, choose “NO”.

Note:

• The scenes on HDD will be dubbed to disc in the

order of display on HDD Disc Navigation screen. To dub the scenes in a different order, create a play list on which scenes are registered in the desired order of dubbing (see p. 98), and then execute dubbing.

• If a finalised disc or a heavily scratched or dirty disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear and dubbing will not be possible: Use another disc.

• A DVD-RW/DVD-R dubbed on this DVD video camera/recorder will not be finalised: To play it back on a DVD recorder, be sure to finalise it on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• The details of editing scenes on HDD (fade, skip, change of thumbnail, etc.) will not be reflected in the scenes if they are dubbed on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD-R/+RW.

• The maximum number of scenes and programmes that can be dubbed will vary depending on the disc used.

• If you combine scenes with different recording dates on a play list, and dub the combined scene to a DVDRAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode), the scenes will be dubbed separately for each date. However, if a combined scene is subsequently divided, the scenes may not be dubbed separately for each date.

• If you dub scenes combined using the Disc Navigation function to a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW, the two scenes immediately before the combination (sometimes more than two scenes) will be dubbed.

• If you divide a scene using the Disc Navigation function, and then dub both the divided scenes to a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW, the scene before the division will be dubbed.

• The time shown on dubbing is for reference: Dubbing will be performed at normal speed in XTRA mode; approx. 1.5 times the normal in FINE mode; approx. 2 times the normal in STD mode. If the number of scenes on HDD is too large, or the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high, the required recording time may be longer than the display time on screen.

• Please note in advance that Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for compensation or loss of data, or direct or indirect damage when dubbing is not performed normally due to a fault in this DVD video camera/recorder.

6 Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the

disc. Close the cover of disc insertion block. Press

C (STOP/EXIT) to end dubbing.

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●List of dubbing possible/impossible

HDD

Disc to be

dubbed

DVD -RAM

DVD -RW

(VR-mode)

DVD -RW

(VF-mode)

DVD-R

+RW

* You cannot specify the combination of “VIDEO Mode: STD” and “16:9 On”.

VIDEO Modes

(XTRA/FINE/STD) mixed

●●●

———

●* ●*—

Videos on HDD

Wide/normal modes

(16:9/4:3) mixed

●: Dubbing possible; —: Dubbing impossible

VIDEO Mode "STD" and

wide mode (16:9)

Scene

HDD

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DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE)

You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R. When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 74).

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

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

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

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

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

7 Press the C 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), divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part (see page 86).

• If you delete all data on HDD/DVD/card, initialising the

HDD/DVD/card will be recommended (see page 105).

• If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the

remaining free space of HDD/DVD/card may not increase in the HDD/DVD/card or card remaining indicator.

• The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (see

page 92).

English

6 The screen for verifying deletion will appear:

Choose “YES”, and then press the A 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.

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●Editing using submenu

HDD

English

Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 85): The submenu will appear.

Edit Delete*1....................To delete selected scenes

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

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

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

The menu item to be displayed will vary depending on the setting.

Note:

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

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

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

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

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

at the moment

HDD

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 Place the cursor on the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then

press the A button.

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

are sure you want to divide the selected scene, press the A 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 PHOTO/ SELECT button.

7 The screen for verifying

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

Select Division Point

PHOTO

ENTER CANCEL

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

002 0:00:18

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 C button to quit.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

A 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 87).

• 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 HDD/DVD is insufficient, division will not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.

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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. When using a DVD-RAM, combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified (p. 110). Stills cannot be combined.

English

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

“Edit”, “Combine”, and then press A button.

3 The “Combine Scenes” screen will appear:

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

4 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to

determine the range of scenes to be combined, point the cursor at the last scene, and then press the A 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 A button. To change the scenes, press the C (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 A 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 C 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

A button in step 3, the submenu will appear (see page 86).

• With fade effect, the “IN” effect of the first scene in the

selected range and the “OUT” effect on the last scene will be attached to a combined scene.

• Scenes in different programmes (different recording

dates) cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then combine such scenes on the play list.

• When using the HDD, scenes with different VIDEO

Modes or 16:9 mode cannot be combined.

HDD

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (EDIT – MOVE)

You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions (p. 103). Create a play list first, and then arrange the scenes [“CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)”, p. 98].

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HDD

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE)

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

Fade Out Fade Out Fade 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

HDD

Fade InFade InFade In

B/W:

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

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Place the cursor on the scene to which fade is

to be added.

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

press the A button.

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

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

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

7 Press the C button to quit.

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

“In” effect

PLAY

“Out” effect

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 80).

• When dubbing on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW, the setting on fade will not be reflected (see page 84).

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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.

English

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Place the cursor on the scene to which skip is

to be set. Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (p. 79).

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

press the A button.

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

sure you want to skip the selected scene, press the A 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 C button to quit.

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

Skip icon

●Releasing Skip

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

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

A button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (p. 86).

• 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 80).

• When dubbing on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW, the setting on skip will not be reflected (see page 84).

All Pr

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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 Place the cursor on the scene whose

thumbnail you wish to change.

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

then press the A button.

5 The “Change Thumbnail” screen will appear:

If you are sure you want to change the thumbnail of the selected scene, press the A 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 PHOTO/SELECT button.

7 The screen for verifying switching of

thumbnail will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A 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.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p. 86).

• 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 80).

• When dubbing on a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/ +RW, the setting on changing thumbnail will not be reflected (see page 84).

8 Press the C button to quit.

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COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD (COPY)

• Set a DVD-RAM (recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder

Before You Begin

marketed before DZ-HS303E/HS301E/HS300E) that includes the photos you wish to copy, and a card with recordable space, in this DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Set the power switch to “DVD“. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Place the cursor on the scene to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen,

and then press the A button.

6 The “Copy to card” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to copy the selected still, press the A 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 A 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.

English

Note:

• No movie can be copied.

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p. 86).

• See “Category” (p. 110) to check the stills recorded

on DVD-RAM.

• You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).

• Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to

be copied, only stills will be copied.

• Data on card cannot be copied to disc.

8 Press the C button to quit.

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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 “SD”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Place the cursor on the scene to be locked.

You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).

4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Lock” on the “Scene” menu screen,

and then press the A button.

6 The “Lock Set” screen will appear: If you are

sure you want to lock the selected scene, press the A button.

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Lock icon

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 C button to quit.

The lock icon “T” will appear on any scene for which lock has been set.

●To unlock the scene:

Select the locked scene, and then use the procedure shown on the left to unlock the scene: The lock icon will disappear and locking will be released.

Note:

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the

A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (p. 86).

• When initialising the card, the locked scenes will also be deleted.

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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.

English

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.

●Deselecting selected scenes

Deselecting scenes one by one:

While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen on which scenes have been selected, place the cursor on the scene to be deleted, and then press the PHOTO/SELECT button.

Note:

Up to 999 scenes can be selected.

4 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. 5 Choose “Start →

Current”, “Current → End” or “All” and then press the A button.

Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:

While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen on which scenes have been selected, press the C button.

Scene

Ed it Ef fec t Copy

Select

Detail

ENTER RETURN

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 Place the cursor on the scene whose

information you wish to know.

3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the

A button.

The detailed information on the scene will appear.

(When using HDD/DVD)

Detail

Scene No. 007

VIDEO(FINE) 1min13sec

Date: 1/10/2006 8 :00 : 00 Ski p:

Fade IN:None OUT:None

PREV NEXT RETURN

(When using card)

Detail

Scene No. 7

100–0007 (640 ) Date: 1/10/2006 8 :00 : 00

Lock :

PREV NEXT RETURN

*1 Not displayed with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/

+RW.

*2 Not displayed with DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R

(finalised)/+RW recorded on another device .

*3 Will not appear if the loaded card does not

comply with DCF.

*4 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.

Note:

• If multiple scenes have been selected, the total

recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear.

(When using HDD/DVD)

De tai l

in43sec ( 2scenes)

V I DEO : 1 (XTRA) : 0

in 0sec ( 0scenes)

in43sec ( 2scenes)

(F INE): 1

in 0sec ( 0scenes)

(STD) : 0 (---) : 1

PHOTO : 0

RETURN

in 0sec ( 0scenes)

*1 *2

*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 HDD/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW , since no still image can be recorded on it.

*3 Not displayed with a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R

(finalised) /+RW that was recorded on another device.

(When using card)

De tai l

Scene No. 6 15/1 0 / 2006 12 :5 0:00

Scene No. 7 16/ 10/ 2006 8: 00:00

Scenes: 2

RETURN

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. This DVD video camera/ recorder complies with DCF.

• Pressing the c button will display information on the following scene; pressing the d button will display information on the preceding scene.

5 Press the C button to quit.

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Programme

HDD

WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”?

Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.

Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6

9:00

Movie

10:20

Still

Programme No. 1

Recorded on September 30

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT)

Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “programmes” for each recording date, selecting a programme will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.

11:45

Still

HDD

13:30

Movie

1<>2/

17:20 20:00

Still

English

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to

choose “Select” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the A button.

4 Select the programme

to be displayed, and then press the A button.

The Disc Navigation screen of the selected programme will appear.

Select Progra

A ll Pr og r ams 01 1/10/2006 02 10/ 1 0/ 2006

30/10/2006

ENTER RETURN

30/ 1

0/ 2006

PLAY PHOTO SELECT

001/00803

Note:

• Pressing the C 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 programme 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 programmes will be produced even if they are recorded on the same date.

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PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)

You can play back only the selected programme.

HDD

1<>2/

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

4 Select the programme to be played back, and

then press the A button.

2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to

choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the A button.

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE)

The recording date/time has initially been attached to any programme. You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button.

Playback will start from the first scene of the selected programme.

Note:

If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected programme will be repeatedly played back (PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY (REPEAT PLAY), p. 110).

6 After entering the title,

choose “Enter” and then press the A button.

3 Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu

screen, and then press the A button.

4 Select the programme

whose title you want to change, and then press the A button.

Progra

m Title

1/10/2006

01 02 10/10/2006

30/10/2006

ENTER RETURN

The screen for setting a title will appear.

5 Use the f/e/d/

c buttons to select a letter, and then press the A button: The selected letter will be entered.

Title input bar

30/ 10 /2006TITLE

1 234567890SPACE

ABCDEFGHI JKLM NOPQRST UVWXYZ АИ М ТЩБЙ Н УЪГСХ ВК О ФЫДЛ П ЦЬЗ 1 Cancel

INPUT DELETE SELECT

Ent er

PHOTO

7 The screen for verifying

the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.

Choose “NO” to cancel changing of the title. After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of the selected programme will appear.

HDD

TITLE

1234567890SPACE abcdefghi jk lm nopqrs tuvwxyz аи мтщб йн уъгсх вк офыдл пцьзЯ 2 En te r Cancel

ENTER DELETE SELECT

TITLE at a Par k

Finish title setting?

ENTER

at a Park

PHOTO

YES NO

Repeat this procedure to create a title. Up to 20 characters can be input.

Input mode

Palette for selecting

characters

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Note:

• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the C

button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the C 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 PHOTO/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 the f/ e / d/c buttons 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 C 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 choose the title input mode: “capital letter”, “small letter” or “symbol”. To change the input mode in step 5, press the DISPLAY button, or use the PHOTO/SELECT button to place the cursor on the input mode, and then press the A button.

TITLE

30/ 10 /2006 1234567890SPACE ABCDEFGHI JKLM NOPQRST UVWXYZ АИ М ТЩБЙ Н УЪГСХ ВК О ФЫДЛ П ЦЬЗ

Ent er

1 Cancel

CHANGE DELETE SELECT

Input mode

PHOTO

TITLE

30/ 10 /2006 1234567890SPACE abcdefghi jk lm nopqrs tuvwxyz аи мтщб йн уъгсх вк офыдл пцьзЯ

Ent er

2 Cancel

CHANGE DELETE SELECT

TITLE

1234567890SPACE

3 Cancel

CHANGE DELETE SELECT

30/ 10 /2006

Ent er

PHOTO

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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 favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the HDD/DVD capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining HDD/DVD capacity for recording.

Example:

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.

Programme 1

Play list 1 created

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)

Programme 2

HDD

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scenes to be programmed in a play

list. You can select multiple scenes(p. 79).

3 Press the MENU button. 4 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to

choose “Create” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button.

5 The “Create PlayList” screen will appear: If

the selected scenes on the play list are the ones you want, press the A button.

If you want to change any of scenes you are registering, you can also use this screen (see pages 79 and 93).

6 When creation of a play list is complete, the

created play list will appear on the Disc Navigation screen.

Note:

• Only the data on scenes is recorded on play list: If

you create or delete play lists, the original scenes in programmes will not be erased. Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in programmes.

• 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 create play list (see pages 100–

102).

• 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. 104).

• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5, the submenu will appear (p. 86).

• If free space available on HDD/disc is insufficient, creation of new play list may not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.

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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.

English

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to

choose “Select” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button.

●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 programme or scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the following reference pages:

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button.

4 Use the “Select Playlist” screen to select the

play list you wish to display, and then press the A 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 “Select PlayList” screen.

Dubbing, p. 83 Deleting scene, p. 85 Changing thumbnail, p. 90 Setting skip, p. 89 Adding fade, p. 88 Combining scenes, p. 87 Dividing a scene, p. 86 Copying to card, p. 91 Changing title, p. 96, 104 Arranging order of scenes (only on play list)

Note:

If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the play list will be repeatedly played back (p. 110).

p. 103

HDD

3 Use the f/e/d/c/A buttons to

choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button.

4 Use the “Start Playlist” screen to select the

play list to be played back, and then press the A button.

The selected play list will be played back from the first scene. To cancel playback midway, press the C button: The Disc navigation screen of the play list being played back will appear.

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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)

HDD

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the f/e/d/

c/A buttons to choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button.

4 Use the “Edit Playlist”

screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the A button.

The scenes of the programme 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 you press the DISPLAY button, the recording date/ time of the scene in which the cursor is placed on the operation guide will appear. When using the HDD, pressing DISPLAY again will display the recording data of scene; pressing it once more will return to the operating guide. When using a disc, no recording data will appear.

PlayList

Sw i t c h Play Create

Edit

Ti tle Dele te

ENTER RETURN

Edit PlayList

1/ 10 / 2006 12 : 30

02 10/10/2006

30/10/2006 9:30

03 04

5/ 11 /2006 15:15

ENTER RETURN

Edit PlayList

Al l Progra

PlayList No.01

PLAY PHOTO SELECT

ADD

Edit PlayList

Al l Progra

PlayList No.01

1/10 /2006 1 2 :30:0 0

Recording date/time

5 Press the e button to move the cursor to the

lower row, and press the d or c button to select the point where the scene is to be inserted.

Edit PlayList

Al l Progra

004/014

PlayList No.01

ADD

PLAY PHOTO SELECT

008/008

*1 *2

*1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor.

8:00

*2: Number of all scenes on play list.

Scene to be added Insertion position

6 Press the f button to move the cursor to the

upper row, and press the d or c button to point the cursor to the scene to be added. You can also select multiple scenes (p. 79).

004/014

007/007

7 Press the A 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 C button: The screen for verifying

exit will appear.

004/014

008/008

Choose “Yes”, and then end editing.

Note:

• The “ ” mark shows the position where the scene is

to be added.

• Pressing the C button 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. 101).

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