Hitachi DZ-HV564E Operating Instructions
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includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often
specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products
very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adaptors, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product colour, appearance, and
internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and
included accessories.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
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manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off
and remove the battery.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power
off and remove the battery.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask
the store of purchase.
Use the supplied AC adaptor only with the indicated power supply
voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,
on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
Please use battery with complete external seals.
Do not use battery from which the seals have been damaged or removed.
This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.
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Cautions
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the
terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or
damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your
eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Use the camera with caution, avoiding sudden power cutoff during
operation.
This might cause file error, corrupt the stored data or even damage the
hardware.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous
use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use
the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery (3.7V).
Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery
life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has
not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry
date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured.
Therefore, to maximise its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully
charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera
to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for
a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.
Charge the rechargeable!battery fully before using for the first time.
To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects
when carrying or storing.
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CONTENTS
6 INTRODUCTION
6Overview
6 Package Contents
7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
7 Front View
8Rear View
9 LCD Monitor Display
12 GETTING STARTED
12 Preparation
13 Charging the Battery
14 Turning the Power On/Off
14 LED Indicators
15 Handling the Digital Video Camera
16 Setting the Date and Time
16 Choosing the Language
17 Formatting the Memory Card
18 CAPTURE MODE
18 Recording Video Clips
18 Capturing Still Images
19 Using the Zoom Function
19 Using the Assist Light
20 Recording Shots using Face
Detection Technology
21 Setting Manual White Balance
25 Thumbnail Display
25 Slide Show Display
26 Protecting Images/Video Clips/
Audio Files
27 DPOF Settings
28 Deleting Images/Video Clips/
Audio Files
29 MENU OPTIONS
29 Video Menu
31 Capture Menu
33 Playback Menu
34 Setup Menu
36 INSTALLING SOFTWARE
PROGRAM
37 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
37 Downloading / Deleting Your Files
via Computer
38 USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO
CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA
39 SPECIFICATIONS
40 APPENDIX
40 Possible Number of Shots
41 Troubleshooting
22 AUDIO MODE
22 Recording Audio Files
22 Playing Back Audio Files
23 PLAYBACK MODE
23 Playing Back Video Clips
23 Playing Back Still Images
24 Playing Back Still Images/Video
Clips on TV
24 Connecting the Digital Video
Camera to HDTV
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera.
Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video camera captures still images
and video clips with high definition.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following
items:
Common Product Components:
Digital video camera
Software CD-ROM with Multi-language User Manuals
USB cable
AV cable
YPbPr (HD out) cable
Earphone
Camera strap
Camera pouch
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Quick start guide
Battery charger
Power Adaptor (3-pin for UK model; 2-pin for EU model)
Accessories and components may vary by selling regions.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL
VIDEO CAMERA
Front View
6
1
2
3
1. Lens
2. LED assist light
3. Speaker
4. Battery cover
5. Strap holder
6. Tripod mount
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5
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Rear View
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1
2
3
4
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6
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8
9
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12
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1. Microphone
2. Status LED
3. Play button
4. S Up button
MODE
Mode button
5. X Right button
O Focus button
6. T Down button
MENU Menu button
7. OK / Record / Shutter button
8.
T Zoom in (telephoto) button
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9. W Zoom out (wide-angle)button /
Thumbnail button
10. W Left button
Assist light button
11. Power button
12. USB or AV OUT terminal
13. HDTV terminal
14. SD/SDHC memory card slot
15.Earphone jack
16. LCD monitor
e
LCD Monitor Display
Standby Mode
Video Mode
1 2 3 4
Camera Mode
1 2 3 4
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12
11 10
9
1. Video mode icon
2. Available recording time
3. Storage media
[q] SD/SDHC memory card
4. Battery condition
l] Full battery power
[
o] Medium battery power
[
n] Low battery power
[
m] No battery power
[
5. Focus setting
[
Blank
] Normal
O
] Macro
[
[Q] Infinity
6. Assist light ON
7. Scene mode
[Blank] Auto
[ O ] Portrait
[ C ] Night
[ F ] Sports
[ N ] Landscape
[ K ] Sunset
[ X ] Beach/Snow
[ Y ] Spotlight
[ N ] User Setting
8. Self-timer
[e10s
] 10 sec.
2s
] 2 sec.
[
9. Exposure compensation
10. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[%] Daylight
[#] Cloudy
[&] Fluoresc.1
[*] Fluoresc.2
[$] Tungsten
[(] Manual WB
11. Image quality
[y
] Fine
[x] Standard
[w] Economy
12. Video size
[ ] 1440 x 1080
[ ] 1280 x 720
[
VGA
]
13. Zoom status bar
640 x 480
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8
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6
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8
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1. Camera mode icon
2. Available number of shots
3. Storage media
4. Battery condition
5. Focus setting
[
Blank
] Normal
[O] Macro
[Q] Infinity
[Z] Face detection
6. Assist light ON
7. Scene mode
8. Image stabilization icon
9. Self-timer
10. Capture mode icon
[Blank] Single
[
U] AEB
[T] Continuous
11. ISO
[
Blank] Auto
[:] 64
[5] 100
[7] 200
[9] 400
12. Exposure compensation
13. White balance
14. Image quality
15. Image size
[7.7
m
] 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation)
[
5m] 2560 x 1920
[
3m] 2048 x 1536
[
1m] 1280 x 960
[
VGA
] 640 x 480
16. Zoom status bar
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Audio Recording Mode
(Standby)
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2 3
(Recording)
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1
1
2
2
1. Audio mode icon
2. Available recording time
3. Storage media
4. Battery condition
5. Elapsed time
6. Recording indicator
7. Status indicator (standby)
Playback Mode
Video Mode
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7
321 4
1. Recording indicator
2. Status indicator (recording)
Camera Mode
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6
21 3
4
1. Video playback mode icon
2. Elapsed time
3. Storage media
4. Battery condition
5. Folder and file number
6. Volume indicator
7. Video status bar
8. Playback indicator
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1. Image playback mode icon
2. Storage media
3. Battery condition
4. Folder and file number
Audio Playback Mode
21 4
8
7 6
3
1. Audio playback mode icon
2. Elapsed time
3. Storage media
4. Battery condition
5. Volume indicator
6. File name (ex. 100-0001)
7. Playback indicator
8. Audio status bar
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation
as shown. (Label side back)
Close the battery cover and make sure it is
locked securely.
4. Insert an SD/
SDHC memory card (not included).
The digital video camera does not have built-in
memory and cannot operate without an SD/
SDHC memory card inserted. Make sure to
insert an SD/SDHC memory card before use.
Open the SD card slot cover gently.
Insert an SD/SDHC memory card to the card
slot.
Close the cover and make sure it is locked
securely.
Be sure to format the SD/SDHC memory card
with this video camera before its initial usage.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD/
SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the
SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or delete data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must
unlock the card.
To prevent damaging of SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the
power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If
inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the digital video camera will
automatically turn off.
Be careful not to drop the battery when opening or closing the battery cover.
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Charging the Battery
Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use.
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
The battery to be inserted into the charger by the label side back.
2. Connect the power cord to the charger
and insert the plug into a wall outlet.
The status LED on the charger lights
red when charging has started and
lights green when charging is
completed. The LED also lights green
if no battery is inserted into the
charger.
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of
battery.
Remove the battery after charging is completed.
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1
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding the inside
your outer clothes.
2-pin adaptor for EU models; 3-pin adaptor for UK models.
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Turning the Power On/Off
Load the battery and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.
Press the button until the digital video
camera turns on.
To turn the power off, press the button
again.
The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a
defined period of time. To resume operation, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this
manual titled “Auto Off” in the setup menu for further details.
LED Indicators
Indicators State Description/Activity
Status LED Solid green The digital video camera is powering
up.
Status LED Solid green The digital video camera is ready to
record images (or videos).
Status LED Blinking green USB communication/transfer is in
progress.
Status LED Blinking green Reading/Writing files.
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Handling the Digital Video Camera
1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera.
2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel.
The panel rotates up to 270°. It is useful for self-portrait.
Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it.
Rotate the LCD panel carefully with the correct direction. Over rotation or rotating to the wrong
direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera.
Avoid touching the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.
Cautions:
Do not hold the digital video camera by only holding the LCD panel.
Be careful not to block the lens, microphone, or LED lights with your fingers when
shooting.
Close the LCD panel when not using the digital video camera to avoid damages.
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