HITACHI DZ-HV1074E User Manual

About this manual	......................................................... v
Copyright ......................................................................	v
Precautions..................................................................	vi
Before You Start .........................................................	viii

1	Introducing the camcorder .......................		1
1.1	System requirements............................................		1
1.2	Features..............................................................		1
1.3	Unpacking the camcorder....................................		2
1.4	About the camcorder...........................................		3
	1.4.1	Front view................................................	3
	1.4.2	Top view..................................................	3
	1.4.3	Bottom view.............................................	4
	1.4.4	Right view................................................	4
	1.4.5	Left view..................................................	5
	1.4.6	Back view.................................................	5
	1.4.7	Control Panel...........................................	6
	1.4.8	Adjusting the LCD display.....................	7
	1.4.9	About the LEDs.....................................	12

2	Getting started.........................................	13
2.1	Inserting an SD card.........................................	13
2.2	Inserting the batteries........................................	15
2.3	Charging the battery..........................................	17
2.4	Turning on/ off the camcorder...........................	17
2.5	Changing modes................................................	17

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2.6 Before you start.................................................		18
2.6.1	Setting the date and time......................	18
2.6.2	Setting the language..............................	19
2.6.3	Setting the beep.....................................	20

	2.7	Shoot/Playback video.........................................		21
	2.7.1		Shooting a video clip.............................	21
	2.7.2		Playing the video clip............................	23
	2.8	Taking/viewing pictures.....................................		24
	2.8.1		Taking a still picture..............................	24
	2.8.2		Viewing images.....................................	25
	2.9	Connecting to a computer..................................		26
	2.10	Connecting to a standard TV.............................		26
	2.11	Connecting to a HDTV......................................		27
3	Using the camcorder ...............................			28
	3.1	Camcorder mode...............................................		28
	3.1.1		Camcorder mode...................................	28
	3.1.2		Using the macro function......................	29
	3.1.3		Using the zoom function.......................	29
	3.1.4		Using the LED light...............................	30

3.1.5Using the Flash module, auto and force30

3.1.6	Using the Stabilizer function ................	30
3.1.7	Quick access controls ............................	30
3.2 Camera mode....................................................		31
3.2.1	Camera mode icons...............................	31
3.2.2	Using the macro function......................	32

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	3.2.3	Using the zoom function.......................	32
	3.2.4	Using the LED light module.................	32
	3.2.5	Quick access controls ............................	32
3.3	Camcorder Playback mode................................		33
	3.3.1	Camcorder Playback mode icons .........	33
3.4	Camera Playback mode.....................................		35
	3.4.1	Camera Playback mode icons...............	35
3.5	Thumbnail mode...............................................		36
4	Using the menus ......................................		37
4.1	Camcorder menu...............................................		37
	4.1.1.	Video resolution....................................	37
	4.1.2.	Video quality.........................................	38
	4.1.3.	White balance........................................	40
	4.1.4.	Colour effect..........................................	41
	4.1.5.	Stabilizer................................................	42
	4.1.6.	Dual Video mode..................................	43
4.2	Camcorder playback menu................................		44
	4.2.1	Delete.....................................................	44
	4.2.2	Protect....................................................	46
	4.2.3	Autoplay................................................	47
4.3	Camera menu....................................................		48
	4.3.1	Resolution..............................................	48
	4.3.2	Photo Quality ........................................	49
	4.3.3	White balance........................................	49
	4.3.4	Colour effect..........................................	50

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	4.3.5	Selftimer.................................................	51
	4.3.6	Aspect Ratio...........................................	52
4.4	Camera playback menu.....................................		53
	4.4.1	Delete.....................................................	53
	4.4.2	Protect....................................................	55
	4.4.3	Autoplay................................................	56
4.5	System menu.....................................................		57
	4.5.1	Setting the beep.....................................	57
	4.5.2	Auto power off......................................	57
	4.5.3	TV standard...........................................	58
	4.5.4	Format....................................................	59
	4.5.5	Default...................................................	60
	4.5.6	Language...............................................	60
	4.5.7	Frequency..............................................	61
	4.5.8	Date/time..............................................	61
5	Installing the software and drivers .........		62
5.1	HD Cam..........................................................		62
Specifications..............................................................			78
Troubleshooting ..........................................................			81

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this manual do not tally with the camcorder, please take the camcorder as a criterion, and our company reserves the right to change the contents or technical rules without notice in advance. Also, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specification in advance without notice.

If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take the actual package as a criterion.

Copyright

© Copyright 2008.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer.

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Precautions

General precautions

Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged.

Do not store the product in a hot environment. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside, which may damage the electronic circuits.

Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.

Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may damage the internal components.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. When using the flash, the camcorder should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.

Do not open battery cover while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file.

If the product or any of its accessories are not working properly, take them to your nearest qualified service center. The personnel there will assist you and if necessary, arrange for the product to be repaired.

Test for proper operation before using the camcorder.

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Notes on the LCD Screen

Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps:

If the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth then rinse with a large amount of water.

If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and go to the hospital as soon as possible.

If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Go to the hospital as soon as possible.

Operation conditions

This camcorder is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Do not use or keep the camcorder in the following areas:

-In areas subject to direct sunlight

-In areas subject to high humidity or dust

-Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes

-Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.

-In areas subject to strong vibration

Power supply

Use only the type of battery that came with your camcorder. Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

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Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camcorder is not going to be used for a long time.

If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion.

Battery will be in high temperature after long time using (about 1hr), Please be careful while taking out the battery.

Please be careful if you may need to take out the battery by finger nail.

Before You Start

Take some test shots before performing a formal recording.

Before taking pictures/videos with this camcorder in any important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test the camcorder beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no compensation will be given for it.

The LCD may become dark under strong sunlight, which is the characteristic of LCD.

Copyright information

Take care to observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations. In these cases, you cannot record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law.

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1 Introducing the camcorder

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.

1.1 System requirements

The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications:

Windows® Vista / XP operating system / Windows 7 / Mac

Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU or higher (3GHz recommended)At least 1GB of RAM or higher (1GB recommended)

64MB or Greater Video CardStandard USB 1.1 port or higher

At least 200MB of available disk space

 Note:

A USB 1.1 port may enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds may be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.

1.2 Features

The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:HD Digital camcorder

Digital camera (max. 12 Megapixels)

Additionally, the camcorder also features 5X optical zoom, 10X digital zoom, USB mass storage, a LCD touch screen and EIS function.

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1.3 Unpacking the camcorder

The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Camcorder

Pouch

User manual

USB cable	Li-ion battery	Battery charger
	NP-120

CD-ROM	AV cable	HDMI cable
(Application software)

Power cord	Power cord
(UK Style - Used for UK Area)	(EU Style - Used for Pan Europe Area)

˙Do not use the European power cord in the UK.

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1.4 About the camcorder

Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder.

1.4.1Front view

Flash

Lens

Self-timer LED

LED light

1.4.2Top view

Battery cover latch Shutter button

Zoom/ Volume button

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1.4.3Bottom view

Tripod mount

1.4.4Right view

LCD Display

Microphone

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1.4.5Left view

Battery cover

Hand strap

1.4.6Back view

LCD display

Playback button

DC-in/AV/USB Output

HD Output

Power/Camera status LED

Mode dial

REC/STOP

button

Joystick

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1.4.7Control Panel

Speaker

Display button

Menu button

Flashbutton

LED light

LCD

Power button

display

SD card cover latch

SD card cover

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1.4.8Adjusting the LCD display

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip.

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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

Button

Name

Function

Power

Press to turn power on/off.

button

Menu

Press to display main OSD menus.

button

Mode dial

Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and

SET modes.

In Camcorder and Camera mode:

1.	Move up/ down to adjust the
	exposure settings.
2.	Move right to enable the macro
	function. A	icon appears on
	the LCD screen when enabled.
3.	Move left to adjust the white
Joystick	balance settings.

In Camera Playback mode:

1.Move right and left to view the stored images.

2.When the image is zoomed in, the LCD screen appears up/down direction keys. You may press the

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joystick to move the image. Then you may press the center joystick button to switch the moving directions (up/down left/right).

3.Move the joystick up to enter the Thumbnail mode.

4.In the Thumbnail mode, move up, down, left, right to select the thumbnail images and then press the center joystick button to view the image in full screen mode.

In Camcorder Playback mode:

1.Press right and left to view the stored video clips and press the center joystick button to play/ stop the video clips.

2.In Playing mode, move right to fast-forward a video clip and move left to rewind a video clip.

3.Move the joystick up to enter the Thumbnail mode.

4.In the Thumbnail mode, move up, down, left, right to select a desired video clip and then press the center joystick button to show the video clip.

In SET mode, press left and right to highlight menu items and press the

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		center joystick button to confirm.
		In Camera mode, press to take a
	Shutter	photo.
		In Camcorder mode, you can
	button
		also press to take a photo before and
		during recording a video clip.
	REC/Stop	In Camcorder mode, press to start
	button	recording a video clip.
	Playback	In Camcorder and Camera mode, press
	button	to enter playback mode.
	Display	Press once to turn off all OSD icons and
	button	press again to display all OSD icons off.
		In Camcorder and Camera modes,
		press right/ left to zoom in and out.
	Zoom	In Camera Playback mode, press
		right to zoom in your photo.
	button	In Camcorder Playback mode, press
		left/ right to increase or decrease the
		volume of the video clip you are
		playing.

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	LED light	In Camcorder and Camera modes,
		press the button to turn on/ off the
	button
		increase light.
	Flash	In Camera modes, press the button
	button	to switch between the flash modes.
	SD card	Slide the latch to open the SD card
		cover when you insert/remove the
	cover latch
		SD card.
	Battery	Slide the latch to open the battery
		card cover when you insert/remove
	cover latch
		the battery.

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1.4.9About the LEDs

The following table describes the camcorder LEDs:

	LED	Colour	Definition
	Power /	Green	Power-on
	Rec./
		Green/ Red	Recording
	Camcorder
	Status	Blinking
		Red	Camcorder busy
	Self-timer	Red Blinking	Self-timer is activated.
		Red Blinking	2 seconds self-timer
		Rapidly	remaining.

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2 Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions.

2.1 Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.

1.Open the LCD screen cover and move the SD card cover latch in the direction of the arrow to open the SD card compartment cover.

2.Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing upwards.

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3.Close the SD card compartment cover.

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2.2 Inserting the batteries

This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.

Note:

Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire.

1.Slide the battery cover latch as shown and then the battery cover opens automatically.

2.Insert the battery as shown.

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3.Close the battery cover as shown.

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2.3 Charging the battery

You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the below steps to charge your battery.

1.Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown.

2.The red LED will light up for proper charging.

3.After full charge, the LED turns to green.

4.It takes about 290 minutes to achieve full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder

Press and hold the power button to turn the camcorder on/off.

2.5 Changing modes

The camcorder can operate in three modes, Camcorder, Camera, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes.

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2.6 Before you start

Before you start using the camcorder, some basic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured.

2.6.1Setting the date and time

1.Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight Date / Time. Press the center joystick button to confirm.

2.Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight each field.

3.Adjust each value by moving the joystick up, down, or tap the / . Press the center joystick button or tap to save your changes and leave the Date/ Time menu.

4.Press the Enter button to exit the menu.

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2.6.2Setting the language

1.Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight Language. Press the center joystick button to enter the Language menu.

2.Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select the following languages: English, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Turkish, German, Russian,

and Arabic. Move the joystick up and down or tap

/ to go to the previous/next page. After the

language is selected, press the center joystick button or tap to confirm.

3.Press the Enter button to exit the menu.

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2.6.3Setting the beep

1.Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight Beep. Press the center joystick button to enter the Beep menu.

2.Move the joystick left and right to select Beep Off or

Beep On options. Pess the center joystick button or tap

to confirm.

3.Press the Enter button to exit the menu.

Notes:

Remove the LCD protective film to increase the sensitivity of the touch panel.

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2.7 Shoot/Playback video

2.7.1Shooting a video clip

1.Turn on the camcorder and move the mode dial to

Camcorder mode.

Camcorder mode

2.Use the LCD screen to frame the video.

3.Press the REC/STOP button to start recording.

4.Press the REC/STOP button again to stop recording.

5.The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name.

Notes:

1.The maximum length of each video recording file is approximately 3.75 GB.

2.The high-resolution settings result in larger files, and therefore shorter length.

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