Hitachi DZ-MV1000E Instruction Manual
DZ-MV1000E (UK)
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DZ-MV1000E (UK)
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this instruction
manual completely.
FOR TECHNICAL HELP & SERVICE PLEASE CALL
0870 405 4405
FOR DVD-CAM PC SUPPORT YOU CAN ALSO VISIT OUR WEB SITE
http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
This manual was printed
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Printed on recycled paper
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Important Information
For Your Safety
The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time 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/DZBP14SW battery and DZ-ACS1 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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Important for United Kingdom
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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Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000
Professional, and Windows
®
Intel
, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
®
IBM
and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
®
XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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.
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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. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy
place for future reference.
1 Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
video product is operated. Follow all operating and
use instructions.
2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4 Power Sources — This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
mains supply to your home, consult your video dealer
or local power company. For video products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
5 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension
cords are dangerous, and so are frayed mains leads,
damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken
plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.
Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by
your service technician if appearance indicates
damage or deteriorated insulation.
6 Mains Lead Protection — Mains leads should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to leads at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
INSTALLATION
7 Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the video product manufacturer’s
instructions have been followed.
8 Attachments — Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
9 Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product
near water — for example, near a bath, wash bowl,
kitchen basin, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
11 An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
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12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal. Installing an outdoor aerial can be hazardous
and should be left to a professional aerial installer.
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13 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
15 Lightning — For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the aerial
or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the
video product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the mains lead or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the video product to its normal
operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct
change in performance — this indicates a need
for service.
18 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
SERVICE
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended
by the manufacturer to determine that the video
product is in safe operating condition.
20 Heat — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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Cautions When Using
Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a
sharp object.
• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon,
turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
• Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:
• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number
of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 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.
• Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on 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.
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Heat on surface of product:
• The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the
DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or
phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40°C or under 0°C will
result in abnormal recording/playback.
• Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does not
rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30ºC).
• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the
temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
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 r a di o w av e s o r m a gn et is m , s uc h as ne a r a ra di o
wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During
playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:
• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:
• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by
petrol or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals
could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that
power will not turn on.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air,
and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which could
cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:
• Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block, and
in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
• Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.
• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.
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Be careful of moisture condensation:
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• 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 the DVD video camera/recorder for a long continuous period of time, the
temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback
operation could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.
Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or
CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, or
being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the
following, so as not to damage the data:
− Remove battery
− Disconnect AC adapter/charger
− Plug or unplug PC connection cable
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations
or impact.
− Violently open or close the LCD monitor
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is
lit or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed
automatically (see page 152).
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
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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 boot 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:
• Alway s make a trial rec ording b efore doi ng actu al record ing to ma ke sure t hat record ing is n ormal. T he
data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder cannot
be restored.
It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial
recording.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
• Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded
contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card.
Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
• If you or a third party 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.
Copyright:
• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analogue
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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Read This First
To guide you, we've included following six chapters.
• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up
the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and
set the date/time.
• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the
basic operation of this DVD video camera/
recorder - recording of movies, still images and
playback of recorded images.
• The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains
settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for
more advanced usage.
• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalising DVD-R disc and
initialising DVD-RAM disc.
• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains the
contents of provided CD-ROM and how to
install the software included.
• “Subsidiary Information” includes an
introduction to products sold separately, proper
cleaning, and troubleshooting.
With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture
whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture
to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The following text describes the operation assuming that
the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device.
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,
so it includes two easy ways to find the information
you need:
• A quick index for the information you use most
often (this page).
• A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see page 13-17).
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.................................................24
Recording Movie.............................................. 46
Playing Back ....................................................55
Connecting to a TV ..........................................72
Functions Available with Disc Navigation......... 97
Connecting to PC........................................... 128
It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see
page 91).
About This Manual
●Displays in this manual
Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen.
●Notation of cancel button
Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding
one. The expression “press the C button” will be used in this text.
●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the
marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function.
Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
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Introduction
●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.46, 55)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning
of blank portion.
You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any
previously recorded data.
Recorded scenes
If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.95)
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).
●You can easily print without PC (P.108)
Use DPOF to set the photos to be printed and the print number among the photos recorded on SD
memory card or MultiMediaCard: This is useful when printing photos on a printer conforming to SD
memory card or when asking a photo lab to print them.
●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (P.114)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play
List).
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Before editing
After editing
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●You can easily edit scenes, which is
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quite difficult with tape (P.77)
Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can
collect scenes of your child, for example, on play
list of Disc Navigation function and create an
original movie: Then simply play back the play list
and dub it on VCR. It is also easy to make any
number of identical tapes.
Up to now, you had to
repeatedly press
buttons
With DVD, you can simply
play back this DVD video
camera/recorder, and
press the record button on
VCR.
●Create original DVDs on PC (P.140)
You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original
DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.
The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD
player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
Original DVD being
created
Playback of DVD
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Table of Contents
Important Information ........................................2
For Your Safety .................................................2
Precautions .......................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...........................4
Cautions When Using ........................................6
Cautions When Storing ......................................9
Suggestions and Restrictions.............................9
Read This First.................................................10
About This Manual ...........................................10
Introduction ......................................................11
Table of Contents.............................................13
Checking Provided Accessories.......................16
Names of Parts ................................................17
Try to Record and Play Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)..........................................20
Try to Record and Play Back using Card
(Photo)...........................................................22
Discs and Cards...............................................24
AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 24
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 25
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT
BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER: .................................................... 25
HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 26
AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 27
COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD ..27
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card....................28
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) .........28
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC ....28
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD... 29
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS...................... 29
Setups
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/
Recorder........................................................30
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER ..................................................... 30
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP ......................31
ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 31
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 32
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR
SCREEN........................................................... 32
CLOSING LCD MONITOR .................................. 33
SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................ 34
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE
AND TIME......................................................... 35
Setting Up the Battery ......................................36
CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 36
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER ..................................... 37
REMOVING BATTERY........................................37
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ......39
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 39
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ......................40
Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 41
INSERTING DISC................................................41
REMOVING DISC................................................43
Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 44
Basic Techniques
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/
Recorder....................................................... 45
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER ON AND OFF .............................. 45
Recording Movie ............................................. 46
Recording Stills ............................................... 47
Compensating for Backlight ............................ 48
On-Screen Information.................................... 49
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
RECORDING ....................................................49
Zooming .......................................................... 53
MACRO RECORDING ........................................54
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER
WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......54
Playing Back.................................................... 55
PLAYING BACK ..................................................55
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR
CARD................................................................56
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .......................56
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW
PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................56
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .............................. 57
PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................57
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........ 58
On-Screen Information Display ....................... 59
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
PLAYBACK .......................................................59
Checking Flow of Quick Mode......................... 60
Camera Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
MOVIE: ............................................................. 61
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (DISC): ................................................62
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (CARD):...............................................63
Disc Navigation Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH DVD-RAM DISC): ..................................64
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH DVD-R DISC): .......................................65
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH CARD): ..................................................66
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Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 67
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FOCUSING DURING RECORDING ................... 67
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure)..................................................... 69
Using Full Auto Function.................................. 70
Using External Microphone.............................. 71
Viewing on TV Screen ..................................... 72
CONNECTING TO A TV ..................................... 72
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 73
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player .......74
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC ....................... 74
PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................ 74
Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD
Holder............................................................ 75
HOW TO REMOVE DISC.................................... 75
REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER... 76
WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER
COMES OFF .................................................... 76
DISC CLEANING................................................. 76
Recording (Dubbing) Images........................... 77
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON
OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................ 77
Advanced Techniques
Checking Flow of Normal Mode....................... 78
Camera Functions
Setting Up Camera Functions.......................... 81
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH
THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) ........ 81
ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) .......82
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE
STABILISER (EIS)............................................ 84
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING
RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................ 84
SWITCHING TO 16:9 MODE .............................. 85
Setting Up Record Functions........................... 86
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY
(VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 86
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE
(QUALITY)........................................................ 87
SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 87
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT
ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)........................... 88
LCD Setup ....................................................... 89
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN
(BRIGHTNESS) ................................................ 89
SETTING COLOUR DENSITY OF LCD
SCREEN (COLOUR LEVEL)............................ 89
Initial Settings ..................................................90
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR
OFF (BEEP)...................................................... 90
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)........ 90
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF
(RECORD LED)................................................ 91
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE
(LANGUAGE) ................................................... 91
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO
DEFAULTS (RESET)........................................ 92
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation...................................... 93
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC
NAVIGATION.................................................... 93
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION
SCREEN...........................................................95
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES ...................... 96
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
TOGETHER......................................................96
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC
NAVIGATION.................................................... 97
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC
NAVIGATION MENU ........................................ 98
Scene............................................................... 99
DELETING SCENES (DELETE).......................... 99
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS
(EDIT - THUMBNAIL) .....................................101
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES
(EDIT - SKIP) ..................................................102
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES
(EDIT - MOVE) ............................................... 102
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY
(EDIT - FADE) ................................................ 103
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES
(EDIT - COMBINE) ......................................... 104
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) .................105
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO
CARD (COPY) ................................................ 106
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ............ 107
DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED
(DPOF) ...........................................................108
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN
(SELECT) .......................................................109
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU
SCREEN (DETAIL) ......................................... 110
Programme ....................................................111
WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? .............................. 111
SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF
SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ........................... 111
PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)........... 112
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME
(TITLE)............................................................ 112
Play List .........................................................114
WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?..................................... 114
CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE).......... 114
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY
LIST (SWITCH)............................................... 115
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)..............115
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 116
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 117
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 117
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 118
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU
FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)............ 118
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ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ... 119
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 120
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)..................... 120
Go To .............................................................121
TOP (END) ........................................................ 121
Disc or Card Management .............................122
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON
DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................ 122
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC)........................................... 122
INITIALISING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD
(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 123
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD-RAM DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 124
FINALISING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)....125
Others ............................................................126
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS
INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ..................126
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 126
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF
STILLS)........................................................... 127
Connecting to PC
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN
CONNECTING TO PC.................................... 128
Contents on Provided CD-ROM.....................130
Installing Software..........................................132
DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN................. 132
INSTALLING USB DRIVER............................... 133
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER
(DVD-RAM DRIVER) ...................................... 134
INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE ................... 136
INSTALLING MyDVD ........................................ 138
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM
Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/
Recorder......................................................140
Uninstalling Software .....................................142
UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER.......................... 142
DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS ................143
Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/
Recorder by Connecting It to PC.................144
Major Specifications ...................................... 167
Index.............................................................. 169
Be sure to read the following before opening
the package of CD-ROM ............................ 171
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Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories..............145
CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................145
POWER SUPPLY .............................................. 145
INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER .........145
Cleaning.........................................................146
Changing Setting of Demonstration ...............147
Terminology ...................................................148
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation -
Check the Following: ...................................151
Trouble Messages..........................................152
Troubleshooting .............................................159
System Reset.................................................166
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
Battery (model DZ-BP14S):
Portable power supply for this DVD video
camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
Mains lead:
Connect between household AC outlet and
AC adapter/charger.
Lens cap and lens cap string:
Attach the lens cap when not recording, to
protect the lens.
AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1):
Used to power the DVD video camera/
recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.
AV/S output cable:
Used when viewing the picture played back
on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV
screen, or output video from/to another video
device.
Software CD-ROM:
Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD
video camera/recorder to PC.
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.
Shoulder strap:
Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to
hang it from shoulder.
PC connection cable:
Use this cable when connecting the DVD
video camera/recorder to PC.
●When using the DZ-MV1000E video camera/recorder, you will need a disc
packed in round DVD holder. Purchase these discs.
Maxell DRMH60.1P
8 cm DVD-RAM double-sided disc
Maxell DRH30.1P
8 cm DVD-R single-sided disc
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Names of Parts
English
45 6
78
12 3
(Inside the cover)
1 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 31)
2 Recording indicator (P. 91)
The red indicator will light during recording.
3 Stereo microphone (P. 46)
4 Optical 18× zoom lens (P. 53)
5 Lens hood (P. 54)
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens.
6 Zoom lever (P. 53)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to
the W side for wide-angle.
A/V
MIC
910
7 External microphone jack (P. 71)
8 AV output jack (P. 72)
9 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)
(P. 32)
10 QUICK MODE switch (P. 60)
To switch the menu display on screen between
Normal mode and Quick mode.
11 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 37)
The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder:
Slide it when removing the battery.
BATTERY EJECT
(Bottom)
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12 13 14 1815
16
17
19 20 22 2423
12 Viewfinder (P. 32)
13 Dioptre control (P. 32)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 46, 47)
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video
camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is
executed) or the DVD video camera/recorder
is connected to PC.
15 DISC EJECT button (P. 41)
Press down and release this button to open the
disc guide.
16 Disc insertion block (P. 41)
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17 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 47)
18 Card insertion block (P. 44)
19 Battery attachment platform (P. 37)
20 Record button (REC) (P. 46)
21 Power switch (P. 45, 46, 47)
22 LOCK switch (P. 47)
It is recommended that you set the LOCK
switch to (to the left) to prevent the power
switch in the “O VIDEO” position from
accidentally moving to “N PHOTO”.
23 Speaker (P. 55)
24 Hand strap (P. 30)
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31
3733 34 35 3632
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25 FULL AUTO button (P. 70)
To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to
full automatic.
26 FOCUS button (P. 67)
To switch between manual focus and autofocus.
27 EXPOSURE button (P. 69)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
28 BLC (backlight compensation) button
(P. 48)
Press this button when subject is being lighted
from rear.
29 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 93)
30 SELECT button (P. 96)
31 MENU button (P. 34, 80, 100)
Press this button to display the menu for setting
camera functions and Disc Navigation.
32 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 59)
Press this button to display the details of image
being played back or camera setting status, or
switch the display off.
33 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons
(P. 55, 67, 69)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,
etc.
34 RESET button (P. 166)
To reset all settings to defaults (status when the
DVD video camera/recorder was shipped
from the factory)
35 PC connection terminal (TO PC)
36 Joystick (P. 34, 55, 78, 80)
Move the joystick to select a scene or menu
item, and then press the centre (A) to play
back the scene, pause it, or designate an option
of the menu.
37 Stop/cancel button (P. 10, 55, 93)
To end playback or cancel setting of menu.
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Try to Record and Play Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)
Before You Begin
You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.
• It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since
you can delete the recorded contents (P. 24).
1 Connect a power supply (P. 40).
Mains lead
1
2
4
3
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
To AC outlet
2 Insert a disc (P. 41).
1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and
release it.
3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into
the disc guide properly until it stops, and then
close the cover of disc insertion block.
DISC EJECT button
DISC EJECT
2Gently open the cover until it stops.
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Disc cover
PUSH CLOSE
portion
3 Start recording (P. 46).
1Open the LCD monitor (P. 32).
2While holding the grey switch at the centre of
power switch, set the switch to “ O VIDEO” or
“N PHOTO”. (“O VIDEO” only for DVD-R
disc)
Note:
• When using an unformatted disc, format (initialise) it on this DVD video camera/recorder.
If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD video camera/recorder, a message will appear: Format the disc
following the instructions on screen (P. 42, 123). Initialising the DVD-RAM disc will erase all the recorded
contents: Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initialising the disc.
• See Check 1 on P. 151 if recording is not possible with “O VIDEO”.
• See Check 2 on P. 151 if recording is not possible with “N PHOTO”.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start.
Pressing the REC button again will stop
recording (O VIDEO).
Pressing REC will enable you to record one
photo (N PHOTO).
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4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 32).
1After recording is finished, press the A
button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
2Press the C button to stop playback.
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3
Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on card.
1 Connect a power supply (P. 40).
Mains lead
1
2
4
3
2 Insert a card (P. 44).
1Open the cover of card insertion block with
power turned off.
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and
then close the cover of card insertion block.
To AC outlet
2Put in a card.
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3 Start recording (P. 47).
1Open the LCD monitor (P. 32).
2While holding the grey switch at the centre of
power switch, set the switch to “PPHOTO”.
Note:
See Check 2 on P. 151 if recording is not possible with “N PHOTO”.
3Press the REC button.
Pressing REC once will record one photo.
4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 32).
1Press the A button in recording pause
status: The recorded scene will be played
back.
2Press the C button to stop playback.
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Discs and Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/
recorder and the functions which are available with them:
Media
Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
Recording movie ∴∴ ×
Recording still ∴
Deleting recorded image ∴
Editing on this DVD video
camera/recorder
Playback on DVD player
Playback on DVD video
recorder
*1: Can be played back on DVD players with the
*2: Must be finalised (see “Terminology”, P. 148) on this DVD video camera/recorder before DVD-R disc can be played
back on DVD player or DVD video recorder (see page 125). May not be playable on some DVD players or DVD video
recorders.
*3: Cannot be played back on a DVD video recorder that does not conform to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc.
*4: There are DVD video recorders that are compatible with SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.
∴
*1
×
*3
∴
mark.
×
×
×
*2
∴
*2
∴
∴: Functions available; ×: Not available
AVAILABLE DISCS
SD memory card/
MultiMediaCard
∴
∴
∴
×
×
*4
Usable discs and logos Shape
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
DVD-R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVDRAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder
use.
Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot
be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Use
them only in the holder. Do not insert a bare disc
removed from the holder into the DVD video
camera/recorder: It will not be removable.
Note:
• It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs,
since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/
recorder has been confirmed. Using a disc other than
those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD
video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.
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In Round DVD
Holder
• The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following
DVD video camera/recorders:
- DZ-MV100E
- DZ-MV200E
- DZ-MV208E
- DZ-MV230E
- DZ-MV238E
- DZ-MV270E
- Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square
type adapters.
-DZ-GX20E
- DZ-MV780E
- DZ-MV750E
- DZ-MV730E
- Other DVD video camera/recorders that use a bare
disc.
• See page 25 for information on DVD-R disc.
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC
You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete
any recorded images or data.
For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD
video camera/recorder writes control data to the
disc in order to automatically make adjustments
when it is inserted and ejected accompanying
recording. If the disc has no area to be written for
adjustment, recording may not be possible. To
prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc
accompanying recording more than 100 times.
Note:
• When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary
to format it on this DVD video camera/recorder (see
page 42).
• Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder but not finalised, into a recordable
device, such as a DVD video recorder: The recorded
data may be damaged.
• DVD-R discs edited and finalised on PC or those
finalised on another DVD video recorder may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending
on the editing software used or recorded status of DVDR disc.
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER:
• DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • MO
• DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • MD
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • CD-R • iD
• DVD-R (double-layered) • CD-RW • Floppy disk
• DVD-RW • CD • Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
• DVD+RW • LD • CD-ROM
• DVD+R
Note:
Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so, message
“This disc cannot be used.” will appear. Also, blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 26), or normal playback will
not be possible.
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HANDLING DISCS
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●Using discs
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate
recording media. Carefully read the following
cautions and observe them:
• When using disc on this DVD video camera/
recorder, be sure to keep it in Round DVD
Holder.
• Always use a brand new disc when recording
important material.
• Be sure not to touch the disc
exposed portion, and be
careful that no dirt adheres to
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.
• 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 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.
Do not touch
Block noise
001/ 006All Programs
PLAY
Fig. 1
*
PLAY
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
RAM
001 / 002All Programs
RAM
• 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, insert it in Round DVD
Holder into plastic case.
• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
• Do not place disc in following places:
− Direct sunlight for a long time
− Where humidity is high or in dusty place
− While there is heat from a heater, etc.
Note:
• See page 76 when cleaning the removed disc.
• See page 75 for how to handle disc removed from Round
DVD Holder.
• See page 75 for how to set the disc removed from Round
DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD
Holder.
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AVAILABLE CARDS
SD memory card
and MultiMediaCard
can be used on this
DVD video camera/
recorder.
●Handling card
• Do not use cards other than
the designated ones.
• Be sure to use a brand new
card when recording vital
images.
• Do not touch the card
terminal or allow it to touch
metal.
• Do not paste anything other
than exclusive label on label pasting portion.
• Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it.
• Do not disassemble card or modify it.
• Do not expose card to water.
• Do not use or store card in the following places:
− Where the temperature is high, such as in
vehicle at high temperatures, under burning
sun or near a heater.
− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
• When the erasure prevention switch on SD
memory card is locked, no recording, deletion or
editing will be possible on the card.
Erasure prevention
switch
Locked status
Te r mi n a l
COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND
CARD
• It is recommended that you create a backup file
for valuable data on hard disk of PC.
• Do not do the following, or the data on card may
be damaged or lost:
− Do not remove the 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
Note:
• This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image
data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to
the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard.
The range of image data playable on this DVD video
camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal ×
60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical.
• DCF is an integrated image file format of digital
cameras: Image files can be used on all digital devices
conforming to DCF.
• Image data edited on PC and certain types of image
data may not be visible on this DVD video camera/
recorder.
• The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
●Note when transferring or
discarding discs and memory
cards:
“Formatting” or “deletion” using the functions of
DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change
only the file control information: It will not
completely delete the data on disc or memory
card.
W he n t ra n s fe r r in g o r di s c ar d in g a di s c or m e m or y
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.
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Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)
The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 86 for the setting of
video recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
Recording quality
XTRA Approx. 18 min
FINE Approx. 30 min
STD Approx. 60 min
*1:Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies
automatically between approx. 3-10 Mbps)
*2:Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3:Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
:
Note
DVD-RAM DVD-R
Disc used
*1
No recording possible Best quality
*2
*3
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 60 min
*2
*3
Application
High quality
Standard quality
• Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the MPEG audio layer 2 format, which is the option standard of DVD
video standard.
• No movie can be recorded on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.
• Although the movie quality mode can be changed midway for recordings on DVD-RAM disc, it cannot be changed
on DVD-R disc once the mode has been decided.
• If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will get hot and the maximum
transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps.
• If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC
●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999
If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it, movies can also be recorded on it.
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RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON
CARD
The number of recordable stills will vary
depending on the recording quality: See page 87
for the setting of recording quality.
Capacity
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128MB
256 MB
512 MB
(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for
reference)
Note
Approx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190
Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400
Approx. 220 Approx. 440 Approx. 880
Approx. 440 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760
Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520
Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040
Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080
:
• Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD
video camera/recorder.
• No movie or music data recorded on card can be
checked, viewed or heard on this DVD video camera/
recorder. In addition, no such a data file can be displayed
on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Use the remaining display function to check the
remaining free space on disc before use. See “Verifying
Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)” on
page 122.
• Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder may not be playable on another device.
Recording quality
FINE NORM ECO
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS
The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded
on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows:
640 × 480 pixels
The following table shows the file size and quality
of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:
Quality File size Application
FINE Approx.
NORM Approx.
ECO Approx.
128 KB
64 KB
32 KB
Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM
disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can
be chosen when recording stills on card. (P. 87)
The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM
disc in “N PHOTO” status is equal to or larger
than that recorded on card using the FINE quality
in “P PHOTO”.
* JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group.
JPEG is one of the photo image compression
standards. It is widely used in digital still cameras
since JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC. When
this DVD video camera/recorder records on
DVD-RAM disc in “N PHOTO” status, a JPEG
photo will be recorded, along with a photo that
conforms to the DVD video recording (DVD-VR)
format which is used to be output to TV
(see “Terminology”, P. 148). Only JPEG photos
will be recorded on SD memory card.
When image
quality is
prioritized
Standard quality
When number of
stills is prioritized
(quality will be
slightly inferior)
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Note:
• No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc.
• Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes when
recording photos on card (
photos on card may be inferior to those recorded on
DVD-RAM disc (
N PHOTO).
P PHOTO), the quality of
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Setups
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This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and
battery.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the REC
button with your thumb.
Note:
Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD video
camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD video
camera/recorder to fall and be damaged.
Caution:
Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by
holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the
viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video
camera/recorder will fall.
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