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
with soy based ink.

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

English

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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ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP

Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.

ATTACHING LENS CAP

1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the

lens cap.

2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the

attachment hole of DVD video camera/
recorder.

3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it

over the lens.

Pass the shoulder strap through
the shoulder strap attachments.

Shorter end

Longer end

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Note:

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

video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.

• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap by

hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable
shooting.

Push and fit

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VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER

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1 Pull out the viewfinder.

Dioptre control

Viewfinder

2 Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the focus

to suit your eyesight.

Note:

• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6” on

page 151.

• If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the

viewfinder will be off.

• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is

pulled out.

Pull out the finder until a
click is heard.

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN

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

1 Open the LCD monitor.

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

●Range where the LCD monitor can
be moved

The LCD monitor can be opened up to
approximately 90º.
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, it can be tilted with
the screen down as much as 90°, and can also be
tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the
screen faces in the same direction as the lens.

90°

(Bottom)

Hook your finger

If the LCD monitor is turned 180° so the screen
faces in the same direction as the lens during
recording, subject image will also appear in the
viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so
that you can see the screen easily.

Note:

• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to

“Check 7” on page 151.

• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º

before changing its vertical angle.

• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor

turned approximately 180
video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the
DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to
become hot.

º in close contact with the DVD

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90˚90˚

180˚

CLOSING LCD MONITOR

Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it
at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder.

Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video
camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing
inward until a click is heard.

Note:

• Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the

DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or
replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its
screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it
cannot be closed to the DVD video camera/recorder.

• If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD

video camera/recorder, no image will appear in the
viewfinder.

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SETTING DATE AND TIME

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Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.

Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then

A to designate.

press

1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
2 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will
appear.

3 Use the joystick to choose

“Date Setup” and then
“Date Set”.

4 Tilt the joystick to right.

The figure for the month
will be selected.
[The digit that is
highlighted first
depends on the date
display format (set up in Date Mode): The digit
on the left end of the date display will be first
highlighted.]

Note:

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

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ENTER RETURN

Da te Se t u p

ENTER RETURN

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Da t e Mode

Da t e Se t 1 / 1/ 2004

Da t e Mode

Da t e Se t 1 / 1/ 2004

5 Tilt the joystick to left or

right to select the digit

Da te Se t u p

you want to set in
sequence.

ENTER RETURN

RAM

Tilt t he j oys tic k up or
down to select the
number for current date/time, and then repeat
step 5 to set the current date and time.

Note:

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

6 After setting the current

0: 00

RAM

date and time, press the
A button.

The screen for verifying
the set date will appear.

7 If the displayed date and time are correct, use

0: 00

RAM

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

Da te Se t

ENTER

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

A

Note:

This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a
rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory.
If this built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will
be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger
to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave
them for at least 24 hours with the DVD video camera/
recorder turned off: The built-in battery will be charged.

Da t e Mode

Da t e Se t 30/ 9 / 2005

3 0 / 9 /2005 8: 0 0

Date set up?

YES NO

8:00

RAM

RAM

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CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME

You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/
day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows:

Date display format Example of display

D/M/Y

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

17:00

30/ 9/2005

5:00PM

9/30/2005

PM 5:00

2005/ 9/30

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1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen will appear.

2 Use the joystick to choose

“Date Mode” on the
“Date Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A buttom.

The options will appear
on the right of “Date Mode”: The Z ma r k w i ll b e
attached to the currently selected option.

Da te Se t u p

Da t e Mode

Da t e Se t

ENTER RETURN

D/M/ Y
M/D/ Y
Y/M/D

3 Use the joystick to select

the desired date display

Da t e Se t u p

format, and then press
the A button.

The menu screen for

ENTER RETURN

setting date will be
restored, and the “Date Mode” has been

RAM

changed as you designated.

4 Press the MENU button to switch off the menu

screen.

Note:

If the date display format has been changed, the display
format during playback as well as during recording will
also be changed (see page 49).

Da t e Mode

Da t e Se t

M/D/ Y

RAM

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Setting Up the Battery

The DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase
time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder.

Note:

• Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other

batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.

• Be sure to use the DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric

shock or fire.

• Charge the battery at temperatures of 10-30°C.

• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the AC

outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not light, the
AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.

• The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries. If

you need one, purchase it from your local electronics distributor.

CHARGING BATTERY

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

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/charger.
2 Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/
charger will light.

3 Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.

Note:

When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from
the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.

Battery

POWER and
CHARGE indicators

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POWER
indicator

CHARGE indicator

AC adapter/charger

DC output terminal

Mains lead

To AC outlet

●Battery charged status

You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger:

Charge status CHARGE indicator

During charge Lit

Charge complete Goes out

Note:

See “Troubleshooting” on page 159 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.

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

Approx. 165 minutes
The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

English

1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment

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

Terminal
must
face up.

Note:

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

• Make sure that the battery is securely attached:

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

REMOVING BATTERY

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

1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom

of DVD video camera/recorder, and hold it.

2 Slide the battery downward to remove it.

Note:

• For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/

recorder off before attaching or removing the battery.

• Be careful not to drop the removed battery.

• If the battery remains attached, minute level current will

flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and
the battery will discharge.

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●Continuously recordable time with

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fully charged battery (with no zoom
operation, etc.)

See the following table as a reference for how long
the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously
be used with a fully charged battery:

Video

quality

mode

*

XTRA

FINE When using

STD When using

* The XTRA mode can be set only when a DVD-RAM

When using
viewfinder

When using
LCD monitor

viewfinder
When using

LCD monitor

viewfinder
When using

LCD monitor

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

DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc

approx. 140 min

approx. 120 min

approx. 140 min approx. 135 min

approx. 120 min approx. 115 min

approx. 165 min approx. 160 min

approx. 135 min approx. 130 min

The reference for how long the DVD video
camera/recorder can actually be used will
be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:

The continuously recordable time of DVD video
camera/recorder in the left table shows the time
available when the DVD video camera/recorder is
in the recording mode without using any other
function after recording is started. In actual
recording, the battery will discharge 2-3 times

−

−

faster than this reference, since the REC button and
zoom are being operated, and playback is
performed. Assume that the actually recordable
time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2
and 1/3 of the above time, and prepare enough
batteries to allow for the time you are planning to
record on the DVD video camera/recorder.
The continuously recordable time may be less
depending on the conditions when the DVD video
camera/recorder is used (if recording and
recording pause are repeated at short intervals,
etc.).

Note that the battery discharges faster in cold
places.

Note:

• See page 159 when charging is not possible.

• The charge time will vary depending on the battery

remaining level.

• During and after charging, the battery will be warm, but

this does not indicate a fault.

• A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is

connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:
Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.

• Charge the battery at ambient temperature 10°C to

30°C: Charging at temperatures other than this range
could damage the battery.

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BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

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

Fully charged Nearly empty

(Blinks)

White portion shows remaining level

Note:

The remaining level indicator “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” may be displayed
for a shorter period.

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

Charge battery immediately before using DVD
video camera/recorder:

The battery will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD video camera/recorder. If
the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/
recorder, it will consume a slight amount of power.
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the
battery shortly before using the DVD video
camera/recorder, usually on the day before you
plan to use it.
However, since the battery used for this DVD
video camera/recorder is free from the memory
effect, you do not need to completely discharge the
battery before charging it.

When not using the DVD video camera/
recorder for an extended period:

It is recommended that you fully charge the
battery once a year, attach it to DVD video
camera/recorder and use it up; then remove the
battery and store it in a cool place again.

Store in cool, dark place:

When you are not using the DVD video camera/
recorder, remove the battery and store it in a cool,
dark place. If you store it in a place where the
temperature is high, the battery life will be
shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle)
over 60°C: Neglecting this could damage the
battery. Also, do not store the battery in a place
which is too cold, such as in a refrigerator: Doing
so could cause condensation when using the DVD
video camera/recorder with the battery.

Battery life:

The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambient environment and how often the DVD
video camera/recorder is used. If the usable time
of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully
charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is
probably dead: Purchase a new one.

Power save and discharge of battery:

It is recommended that you turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off in status other than
recording, since even during recording pause
battery power is consumed at the same level as
during recording.
If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording
pause status continues for approximately 5
minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD
Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically
(Power Save)” on page 90.

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USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

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It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from
household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.

Note:

Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS1) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other AC
adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.

Mains lead

To AC o u tl e t

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/charger.
2 Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.
3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC

output jack on AC adapter/charger.

4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the

battery attachment platform on DVD video
camera/recorder.

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Inserting and Removing Disc

INSERTING DISC

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1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and

release it.

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

2 Gently open the cover by hand until it stops.
3 Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the

disc guide until it stops.

Note that the recording/playback surface of
disc must face the inside of DVD video camera/
recorder. The orientation for inserting the disc
into the disc guide is also predetermined: Load
the disc correctly, referring to the figure below.

DISC EJECT
button

Disc cover

PUSH CLOSE
portion

•

The disc exposed portion must face in the same
direction as the lens, as shown in figure.

• The recording/playback side must face the inside

(DVD video camera/recorder).

Disc
guide

Correct
orientation

Incorrect orientation

Incorrect
orientation

4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on

the cover of disc insertion block, to close the
cover.

5 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on

(O VIDEO or N PHOTO).

When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD
video camera/recorder is ready for recording.

●Identifying recording/playback
sides of disc:

Single sided disc:

The recordi ng/playbac k side
is opposite to the printed
label.

Double-sided disc:

The recordi ng/playbac k side
o f “ S ID E A” i s o p po s it e to t he
“SIDE A” marked side.
The recordi ng/playbac k side
of “SIDE B” is the “SIDE A”
marked side.

“SIDE A” mark

The opposite side is
the “SIDE A”
recording/playback
side.

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Note:

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• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged

battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD
video camera/recorder.

• If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be

inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC
adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder.

• See page 76 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.

• If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to

“Check 4” on page 151.

• The disc insertion orientation is predetermined: Forcibly

inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the
DVD video camera/recorder or Round DVD Holder of
disc.

• If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not

close. Never try to forcibly close the cover: This could
cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly.

• If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera/

recorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error
message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it
with its recording/playback side facing the inside. See
“Trouble Messages” on page 152.

• When using double-sided disc

Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided
disc. However, when recording or playback on one side
is finished, recording or playback will not move
automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once
from the DVD video camera/recorder, turn over the disc
in Round DVD Holder and insert it again for continued
use.

●When using brand-new DVD-R disc

Recognition of the disc will
start.
The messages on the right
will appear in sequence by
pressing the A button
between messages.

When recording on
this DVD video camera/
recorder:

When final message
“Format the disc now?”
appears, choose “YES” and
then press the A button.
The disc will be
automatically formatted.
When formatting is
complete, “DVD-R disc,
Video mode cannot be
changed” will appear (see
page 155): Press the A
button to erase the message.
Once formatted, a DVD-R
disc can no longer be
changed to a disc for PC, even if it has not been
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Note:

See page 86 for movie quality mode.

m

at Disc

For

Disc is not formatted.
If it formats, it becomes
possible to use for camera.

NEXT

CANCEL

Format Disc

Howe ve r, whe n you record
fr om PC connect ion
terminal,
please do not format.

NEXT

CANCEL

For

m

at Disc

Format the disc now?

YES NO

ENTER

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When recording data from PC:

While the above messages are being displayed,
press the C button, or when message “Format the
disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then press
the A button.
However, if data from PC has not yet been
recorded, the disc can be made usable on this DVD
video camera/recorder. When inserting the disc
into this DVD video camera/recorder, the same
message will appear: If you wish to use it on this
DVD video camera/recorder, choose “YES”.

Note:

Do not initialise a disc on which you wish to record data
created using the application (MyDVD) of PC.

REMOVING DISC

1 Set the power switch to

“POWER OFF” to turn the
DVD video camera/
recorder off.

2 P ress down the DISC EJECT

button once and release it.

In a moment, the cover of
disc insertion block will
open slightly.

3 Gently open the cover until

it stops.

When the cover is fully
open, the disc will slightly
come out from the disc
guide, and stop.

DISC EJECT

Note:

• Even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on,

the disc can be removed unless it is in recording status.
Hold down the DISC EJECT button for approximately 2
seconds, and then release it to remove the disc. (The
DISC EJECT indicator on the LCD screen will blink.) It is
recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off before inserting or removing disc to prevent
misoperation.

• Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/

charger during removal of the disc or until power is
completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not
open. If this happens, reattach the battery or AC
adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button
once, and then release it.

• Do not inser t anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or

DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could
cause malfunctions.

• Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off.

• When inserting or removing the disc, be careful not to

touch the inside of DVD video camera/recorder
(especially, the lens of laser pickup (see “Terminology”,
P. 148)). Also, BE SURE NOT to look into the lens in laser
pickup: Doing so could damage your eyesight.

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4 Remove the disc.

Hold the top of Round
DVD Holder as shown in
the illustration and
gently pull it out.

Note:

Be careful not to touch the
disc exposed portion when
removing the disc.

5 Gently push the section

indicated “PUSH CLOSE”
on the cover of disc
insertion block, to close the
cover.

When grasping the
holder, avoid the disc
exposed portion.

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Inserting and Removing Card

1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.
2 Open the cover of card

insertion block.

3 Inserting Card:

Insert card with its
terminal inward until it
locks.

Removing Card:
Push the centre of card
edge.
The card will come out
so tha t it can be h eld by
fingers.

4 Close the cover of card

insertion block.

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Basic Techniques

-

This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video
camera/recorder.

Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/Recorder

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER ON AND OFF

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

Set to “N PHOTO”:

To record still on DVD­RAM disc

Set to “O VIDEO”:

To record movie on DVD
RAM or DVD-R disc

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD video camera/
recorder will turn off.

Set to “P PHOTO”:

To record still on SD
memory card or
MultiMediaCard

Power ON status

During playback, set the power switch to “O
VIDEO” or “N PHOTO” when using disc, or set it
to “P PHOTO” when using card.
Turn the switch while holding down the grey
button at the centre of switch.

Note:

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

it recognise the disc, you can immediately record or play
back by turning the DVD video camera/recorder on
again (DVD-RAM). However, if you remove the disc,
replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on,
it will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder
to start because it must recognise the disc again (see
page 151).

• Once you have recorded on DVD-R disc and the disc is

left in DVD video camera/recorder, you can immediately
start recording when turning the DVD video camera/
recorder on next time (DVD-R disc).

• It will take some time for the DVD video camera/recorder

to display the Disc Navigation screen after power is
turned on.

• If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the

ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD
video camera/recorder is recognising the disc or card:
During this time, no operation, such as recording, can be
performed.
After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go
out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder will
be possible.
If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check
4” on page 151.

CARD ACCESS
indicator

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Power switch

ACCESS/PC
indicator

• When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on, the

self-diagnosis function will work and a message may
appear. In this case, refer to “Trouble Messages” on
page 152 and take corrective action.

• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit

or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD
monitor.

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12

Recording Movie

Before You Begin

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

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

ACCESS/PC
indicator

Power switch

1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

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

2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or

LCD).

If using the viewfinder, pull it out.

3 Press the REC button.

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

• Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the

front of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that this
microphone is not blocked.

• You can press the REC button immediately after the

DVD video camera/recorder enters the recording pause
status, but no further recording can be made while
“DISC ACCESS” is being displayed.
Recording will restart after the message disappears.

• Do not turn power off while message “DISC ACCESS” is

being displayed.

• Take care that power is not interrupted while the

ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking.

• The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately

3 seconds.

• See page 91 for setting of Record LED (recording

indicator) On/Off.

• For various functions available during recording, see

“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 81.

• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that

cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.

• The power switch can be changed over even during

recording, but the operation will not be changed.

• Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the

recording pause status, the counter display will be reset
to “0:00:00”.

• When using DVD-R disc, do not perform the following, or

data on the disc may not be read:

- Using another device, doing additional recording on
DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder

- Using this DVD video camera/recorder, doing
additional recording on DVD-R disc recorded on
another device

- 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“
PHOTO”.

N

4 When recording is finished, turn the DVD

video camera/recorder off.

Note:

• See “Check 1” on page 151 when recording movie is not

possible.

• See “Check 4” on page 151 if it takes some time before

recording is possible.

• See “Check 5” on page 151 if the DVD video camera/

recorder does not operate.

• See page 49 for on-screen information display.

• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from

which recorded contents can be deleted.

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Recording Stills

English

Note:

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

ACCESS/PC
indicator

Power switch

CARD
ACCESS
indicator

1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.

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

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

2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or

LCD).

3 Press the REC button.

The DVD video camera/recorder
automatically focuses on the subject at the
centre of screen (when auto focus is selected).

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

4 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn

the DVD video camera/recorder off.
Turn power off only after message “DISC
ACCESS” disappears.

Note:

• See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 29 for

details of photos on card.

• See “Check 2” on page 151 if recording photos is not

possible.

• Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause

blur in recorded image.

• When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for

recording, grasp it securely with both hands.

• When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is

recommended that you secure the DVD video camera/
recorder on a tripod.

• Do not operate the power switch or remove the card

while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data
on card.

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English

123

Compensating for Backlight

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

1 Press the BLC button during recording.

0:00:00
REM

Backlight correction icon

3 0 MIN

FINE

8:00

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The backlight correction icon will appear.

Note:

• Pressing the BLC button will alternate between

backlight setting between on and off.

• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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123

On-Screen Information

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

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING

See the next page for details.

e 2. Programme AE
j 3. White balance

n 4. EIS

o 5. Manual Focus

m 6. Backlight compensation

1. Recording mode

7. Microphone filter

8. Self-timer

9. Recording status

English

10. Zoom
Exposure correction
FULL AUTO indicator
Warning message

11. Disc/Card type

12. Movie
Recording quality

REC

0:00:00

10

REM

FULL AUTO

DISC ACCESS

FINE

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

3 0 MIN

8:00

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Movie recording
time

13. Remaining spac e
on disc/card

14. Remaining
battery level

15. Brightness/
Colour density of
LCD screen or
Vol um e
Current date/time

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1. Recording mode (P. 46, 47)

English

: Movie

G

N :Still

2. Programme AE (only in movie recording mode)

(P.81)

No display: Auto

b :Sports
c :Portrait
d :Spotlight
e : Sand & Snow
f : Low Light

3. White balance (P.82)

No display: Auto

h :Set
i : Outdoor
j : Indoor

4. Electronic image stabiliser (EIS)

No display: EIS OFF

(P.84)

n : EIS ON

5. Manual focus (P.67)

No display: Autofocus

o : (display in English or German):

Manual focus

: (display in French or Italian):

Manual focus

: (display in Spanish): Manual focus

6. Backlight compensation (P.48)

No display: Backlight compensation OFF

m : Backlight compensation ON

7. Microphone filter (only in movie recording

mode) (P.84)

No display: Microphone filter OFF

p : Microphone filter ON

8. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (P.87)

No display: Self-timer OFF

q : Self-timer ON (co untdown is from 10

seconds)

9. Recording status

n : During recording
m : During recording pause

No display

*1

10.Zoom (P.53)

W

X

(Digital Zoom: Off)

Y

(Digital Zoom: 40×)

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

11.Disc/Card type

I : DVD-RAM
K :DVD-R
J : DVD-RAM (write-protected)
M : DVD-R disc already finalised on this

N : DVD-R disc finalised on a device

DVD video camera/recorder

other than this DVD video camera/
recorder

O : SD memory card or

P : Locked SD memory card

No display

MultiMediaCard

*2

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12.Movie recording quality

(only when using disc) (P.86)

XTRA : Best quality (only when using DVD-

RAM disc)
FINE : High quality
STD : Standard quality

Still recording quality
(only when using card) (P.87)

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

prioritized

13.Remaining space on disc/card

REM XX MIN*4: Remaining recordable

*5

REM XX

minutes during movie
recording

: Number of remaining

recordable still images during
still recording

14.Remaining battery level (P.39)

w(full charge)
x
y
z

(low remaining charge)

*3

15.Brightness/Colour density of LCD screen or

Volume (P. 55, 89)

:
The volume can be adjusted during
playback.

*1 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialised, a write-protected

disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.
*2 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD video camera/recorder is inserted.
*3 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalised DVD-R disc.
*4 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.
*5 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: This number may not decrease, depending on the

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

●Switching the information display mode

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

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

English

• Full display mode: All types of information will appear.

• Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page

49) and recording status (see 9 on page 49) will appear. If the
DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning message will appear.

Note:

The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information during
recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (see
“Information Display During Playback” on page 59).

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●Display when recording an image of yourself

English

When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens,
the operating status will appear, and in addition, the battery remaining level
will blink when the battery has almost no remaining charge.

The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning
message to user. The message can be checked when returning the LCD
monitor 180° to the original status from the status in which the LCD screen
was facing the same direction as the lens.

No warning/message (see page 49) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same
direction as the lens.
Instead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of DVD
video camera/recorder.
When the LCD monitor is turned 180° from the position with the LCD screen facing the same direction
as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.

Screen
display

symbol

Q

l

Note:

Description

• A write-protected disc is loaded.

• A locked card is loaded.

• An unusable card is loaded.

• An attempt to record a still is being made with a

N

k

DVD-R disc used.

• An unusable disc is loaded.

• The remain ing capacity on disc is approaching 0.

• The remaining capacity on disc or card is
approaching 0.

• There is no remaining capacity on disc or card.

• An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is
being made.

Operating status/
warning message

Battery remaining
level

• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and right

reversed).

• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.

• Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD

screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.

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123

Zooming

English

If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T”
control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified,
the digital zoom will be activated midway (when
optical 18-power is exceeded). You can zoom up to
500-power.

W: recording wide area
(wide-angle)

T: recording enlarged
image (telephoto)

1 Press the MENU button,

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

Camera Func t i ons Setu p

Program AE
W

hi te Bal.
EIS

Dig . Z

oom

MIC.Fi lt er

ENTER RETURN

500x

40x
Of f

RAM

2 Choose the desired

magnification, and then press the A button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Moving the zoom lever will display the digital
zoom bar.

Note:

• The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory even

if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote

control to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the
button during movie recording will switch the setting
between “Off”, “40×” and “500x”: Pressing the button
during still recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”.

• If you set zoom to 500× when recording still, the digital

zoom will be up to 40×.

• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of

focus.

• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be

rougher.

When Dig. Zoom is “Off”

W

When Dig. Zoom is “On”(40x)

When Dig. Zoom is “On”(500x)
(only in movie recording)

W

Digital zoom range

Digital zoom range

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

FINE

T

TW

T

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MACRO RECORDING

English

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

1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the

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

Note:

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

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

• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro

recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional
lighting.

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO
EFFECT

Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with a filter diameter of 37 mm and thread pitch of 0.75
mm, to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect.

1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video

camera/recorder.

(Remove)

• Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1): For stronger telephoto effect

• Wide-conversion lens (DZ-WL1): For stronger wide-angle effect

2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw

the lens into the filter thread of DVD video
camera/recorder until it stops.

Conversion lensLens hood

(Attach)

Note:

• Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.

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

“T” (telephoto) control side is between approx. 5 m and
infinite.

• When a conversion lens is attached, note that if you

zoom in on a subject, vignetting will slightly occur on the
“W” (wide-angle) control side (the four corners of screen
will be dim).

• When replacing the lens, be careful not to drop the DVD

video camera/recorder.

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Playing Back

123

• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (P. 46,

Before You Begin

PLAYING BACK

1 Press A button in the recording pause status.

The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
playback mode, and the scene you have
recorded last will be played back. (For “scene”,
see P. 93 and “Terminology”, P. 148.)
When playback is finished, the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the pause status at
the last image on disc.
If the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/
recorder will automatically return to the
recording pause status.

47).

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (P. 45).

Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then

A to designate.

press

Note:

• If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie,

playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust
the sound volume using the volume control buttons (

R).

• To temporarily stop playback, press the A button.

Press the

• Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start

recording again, the new image will be recorded after the
last scene on disc or card (the previous images will not
be overwritten).

• Image data edited on PC or certain types of image data

may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• Image data recorded on another camcorder may not be

playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it

may take some time for the playback image to appear.

• Do not operate the power switch or remove the card

while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data
on card.

A button again to restart playback.

S,

English

2 Press the C button.

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

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English

123

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD

Use the Go To function (P. 58) or Disc Navigation
function (P. 93) to play back from the start of disc or
card.

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left
and hold it: Search playback will start.
Hold to right : Scenes will be visually

scanned forward

Hold to left : Scenes will be visually

scanned backward
Release the joystick when you find the desired
image: Normal playback will start from that point.

Note:

• When you skip or search scenes from playback or

playback pause, the screen will be dark briefly.

• See page 151 if search playback does not operate

normally.

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback pause, tilt the joystick: Frame
advance, frame back or slow playback will start.
Tilt to right once : Picture will advance

one frame.

Tilt to left once : Picture will go back

one frame.
Hold to right : Forward slow playback
Hold to left : Reverse slow playback
After frame advance, frame back or slow
playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will
enter the playback pause status.

Note:

• In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may be

distorted.

• The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance/

frame back/slow playback are as follows:
Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 second
Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 second

• No sound will be heard during search playback or slow

playback.

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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE

During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to
locate the start of desired scene.

Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the

scene following the one being
played back, and start
playback.

Tilt up once : To return to the first image of

the scene being played back,
and start playback.

Hold down : To continuously locate the

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

Hold up : To continuously locate the

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

PLAYING BACK STILLS

Tilt the joystick up or down during playback to
quickly play back stills in sequence.
Tilt down once : To display stills one by one

forward

Tilt up once : To display stills one by one

backward

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Portion being played back

Tilt up twice Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

Portion being played back

Tilt up once

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

Tilting up the joystick at a portion several seconds from
the start of scene being played back will return to the
start of the scene preceding that being played back.

Note:

Tilt down once

Tilt down twice

• If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the

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

• Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD

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

• See “Check 3” on page 151 if skip playback does not

operate normally.

13

[When using disc]

Releasing the joystick will start continuous
playback.

[When using card]

When the joystick is released, the photo at that
point will be displayed, and then the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the playback pause
status.
Set the slide show function for continuous display
(P. 127).

English

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English

123

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)

1 Press the MENU button

during playback.

2 Choose the option (point

you want to go to), and
then press the A

Go T o

Top
End
Spec i f y

ENTER RETURN

button.

●Specifying the point to view

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

press the A button.

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

Position of currently
played back image

Go to

TOP ENDCURRENT

Cursor

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

TO P END

Cursor position

Total recording time of
all selected scenes

0:03:26

GO TO

ENTER

CANCEL

2 Use the joystick to select the desired time of

chosen point.

Tilt up : To select the start.
Tilt down : To select the end.
Tilt t o left or righ t :

·Press once: To move the cursor in 10-

·Hold down: To move the cursor in 1-

(When the start of scene is selected)

Cursor at current image position.
Cursor at (GO TO) position.

second units (1-still units
for card)

minute units (10-still
units for card)

Go to

TOP

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

GO TO

TO P END

0:00:00

ENTER

ENDCURRENT

CANCEL

Top : To go to the start, and enter playback

pause.

End : To go to the end of last scene, and enter

playback pause.

RAM

Specify :To go to a specified point and enter

playback pause. See the following for
details.

3 Press the A button to enter the selection.

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

To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the
C button before going to the specified point.

Note:

• If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc Navigation

function or SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to
the beginning of selected scenes (P. 121).

• When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of

selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time”
display.

• With card, the number of stills will appear at the “TOP”,

“CURRENT”, “END” and “GO TO” indicators.

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

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On-Screen Information Display

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK

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

English

No display Playback information

●Switching the information display
mode

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

When using disc:

Recording mode

Programme or Play List

When using card:

Scene No. File name Lock

Recording mode

*1

Scene No.

00606 0:00:16

Programme No. or Play List No.

003 100—0003

*1

Repeat play

RAM

Disc type

*2

Playback operation

*5

Playback
operation

Counter

*4

*5

*5

DPOF
Slide Show

*6

*3

*5

display

*1

O (VIDEO) or N (PHOTO); Only N (PHOTO)
with card.

*2

678 Programme or 12345 Play List

*3

Number of programme or play list being played

Recording date/time

back (not displayed when all programmes are
being played back)

*4

Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 50.

*5

Y :Will appear when each function is specified

“On”

*6

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

Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 55
for how to operate.
The “j” mark will appear on the first image on
disc.
The “i” mark will appear on the last image on
disc.

• Recording date/time display: Shows the date/

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

• No display: No information will appear.

However, when the mode of playback operation

*6

is switched, the symbol will appear for approx.
3 seconds.

Note:

See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 93 and later for
explanation on programme and play list.

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English

Checking Flow of Quick Mode

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

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

• Normal mode: To display all menu items for experts (P.78)

Camera Functions

Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while the camera image is being displayed on the
LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear.

Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick mode, and the explanation of the function
on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (No explanation on
function will appear in the Normal mode.).
Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See page 80 for how to set the menu.
No menu appears during recording.

1 Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON. 2 Press the MENU button.

<How to interpret the menu screen>

Display of selected
setup item

Selection of setup items

T : Record Functions

Setup

U : Date Setup
W : Initial Setup

Record Funct ions Se t up

VIDEO Mode FINE

Select the

ENTER RETURN RA

m

ov i e qual i t y.

Options settable

Display of disc or card

M

being used (P. 49)

60

Guide display

Functions settable

Explanation on function

FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE:

(

)

12

The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page.

●Record Functions Setup

P. 8 6

Record Funct i ons Set up

VIDEO Mode : F INE

ENTER RETURN RA

●Date Setup

Da t e Se t up

Da t e Se t

ENTER RETURN RA

●Initial Setup

Init ial Setup

Beep : On
Language : Eng l ish

moM

ode : Aut o

De

ENTER RETURN RA

M

M

M

Record Funct i ons Set up

VIDEO Mode FINE

m

ov i e qua l i t y.

Select the

ENTER RETURN RA

(P. 34)

Da t e Se t up

Da t e Se t 30/ 9/ 2005

Set the cu r r en t da t e and

m

e.

ti

ENTER RETURN RA

Init ial Setup

Beep On

Language

moM

De

Select the operating sound

.

On / O f f

ENTER RETURN RA

Init ial Setup

Beep

Language Eng l i s h

moM

De

Change t he language d i sp l ay.

ENTER RETURN RA

Init ial Setup

Beep
Language

moM

De

Select de

set t ing.

ENTER RETURN RA

ode

ode

ode Aut o

m

ons t r a t i on mode

8:00

Record Funct i ons Set up

VIDEO Mode XTRA

FINE

STD

m

age Qua l i t y.

Fine I

M

M

ENTER RETURN RA

M

(P. 90)

Init ial Setup

Beep On

Language Of f

moM

ode

De

Beep i s hear d.

M

ENTER RETURN RA

M

(P. 91)

Init ial Setup

Change t he langu I t a l iano

M

ENTER RETURN RA

Eng l i s h

Beep F r a nç a i s

Language Españo l

moM

ode Deut sch

De

M

(P. 147)

Init ial Setup

Beep Au t o
Language Of f

moM

ode Star t

De

m

ons t r a t i on af t e r

Star t de

m

inutes.

M

appr ox. 3

ENTER RETURN RA

M

English

61

English

12

FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC):

The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page.

●Record Functions Setup

Record Funct i ons Set up

Se l f T imer : Of f

ENTER RETURN RA

Record Functi ons Setup

Se l f T imer Of f

m

Select the sel f t i

M

ENTER RETURN RA

er.

M

Record Functi ons Setup

Se l f T imer On

m

Cancel t he sel f t i
record ing.

ENTER RETURN RA

er

Of f

●Date Setup

(P. 34)

Da t e Se t up

Da t e Se t

ENTER RETURN RA

M

Da t e Se t up

Da t e Se t 30/ 9/2005

Set the current date and

m

e.

ti

ENTER RETURN RA

8:00

M

●Initial Setup

Init ial Setup

Beep : On
Language : Eng l ish

moM

ode : Aut o

De

ENTER RETURN RA

M

Note:

No photo can be recorded on DVD-R disc.

Init ial Setup

Beep On

Language

moM

ode

De
Select the operating sound
On / O f f.

ENTER RETURN RA

Init ial Setup

Beep

Language Eng l i s h

moM

ode

De
Change t he l anguage di sp l ay.

ENTER RETURN RA

Init ial Setup

Beep

Language

moM

ode Aut o

De

m

ons t r a t i on mode

Select de

set t ing.

ENTER RETURN RA

Initial Setup

Beep On

Language Of f

moM

ode

De

Beep i s hear d.

M

M

ENTER RETURN RA

Initial Setup

Change t he langu I t a l iano

ENTER RETURN RA

Eng l i s h

Beep F r a nç a i s

Language Españo l

moM

ode Deut sch

De

(P. 147)

Initial Setup

Beep Au t o
Language Of f

moM

ode Star t

De

m

ons t r a t i on af t e r

Star t de

m

inutes.

appr ox. 3

M

ENTER RETURN RA

(P. 87)

M

(P. 90)

M

(P. 91)

M

M

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FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD):

(

)

3

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page.

●Record Functions Setup

P. 87

Record Funct i ons Set up

Qua l i t y : F INE
Se l f T i

ENTER RETURN

●Date Setup

Da t e Se t up

Da t e Se t

ENTER RETURN

m

er : Of f

Record Funct i ons Set up

Qua l i t y FINE

Se l f T i

m

er

Select the photo quali ty.

ENTER RETURN

Record Funct i ons Set up

Qua l i t y

m

er Of f

Se l f T i

m

Select the sel f t i

ENTER RETURN

er.

(P. 34)

Da t e Se t up

Da t e Se t 30/ 9/ 2005

Set the cu r r en t da t e and

m

e.

ti

ENTER RETURN

8:00

Record Funct i ons Set up

Qua l i t y F INE

Se l f T i

m

er NOR

Fine I

m

age Qua l i t y.

ENTER RETURN

Record Funct i ons Set up

Qua l i t y

m

er On

Se l f T i

Can c e l th e se l f t i
record ing.

ENTER RETURN

m

er

M

ECO

(P. 87)

Of f

English

●Initial Setup

Init ial Setup

Beep : On
Language : Eng l ish

moM

ode : Aut o

De

ENTER RETURN

Init ial Setup

Beep OnOn

Language

moM

ode

De

Select the operating sound

.

On / O f f

ENTER RETURN

Init ial Setup

Beep

Language Eng l i s h

moM

ode

De

Change t he language d i sp l ay.

ENTER RETURN

Init ial Setup

Select de
set t ing.

ENTER RETURN

Beep
Language

moM

ode Aut o

De

m

ons t r a t i on mode

Eng l i s h

(P. 90)

Ini t ial Setup

Beep On

Language Of f

moM

ode

De

Beep i s hear d.

ENTER RETURN

(P. 91)

Ini t ial Setup

Change t he langu I t a l iano

ENTER RETURN

Eng l i s h

Beep F r a nç a i s

Language Españo l

moM

ode Deut sch

De

(P. 147)

Ini t ial Setup

Star t de
appr ox. 3

ENTER RETURN

Eng l i s h

Beep Auto
Language Of f

moM

ode Star t

De

m

ons t r a t i on af t e r

m

inutes.

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English

Disc Navigation Functions

Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while Disc Navigation screen is being displayed
on the LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The menu of Quick mode will appear.

Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick mode, and the explanation of the function
on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except during recording).

1 Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON.

3 Select a scene, and then press the MENU

button.

2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

1

FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-RAM DISC):

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page.

●Scene

(P. 99)

Scene

De l et e
Ed i t

ETC

Cop y

ENTER RETURN RA

M

Scene

De l et e

Ed i t

ETC

Cop y

Delete selected scene.

ENTER RETURN RA

Scene

De l et e

Ed i t Fade

ETC

Cop y

Ed i t s cen es.

ENTER RETURN RA

(P. 106)

Scene

De l et e
Ed i t

ETC

Cop y

Copy the selected photo
to card.

ENTER RETURN RA

M

(P. 103)

Scene

De l et e

Ed i t Fade

ETC

Cop y

Add fading to the beginning

M

M

and/ o r end of s cene.

ENTER RETURN RA

M

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●Disc

(P. 122)

Disc

Cap ac i t y

ETC

ENTER RETURN RA

M

Disc

Cap ac i t y

ETC

Show r e

m

aining f ree space

on d i sc.

ENTER RETURN RA

M

●Others

(P. 126)

Othe rs

ETC

Rep ea t P l ay : Of f

ENTER RETURN RA

M

Othe rs

ETC

Rep ea t P l ay Of f

Sel e c t t he r epea t p l ay
set t ing.

ENTER RETURN RA

Othe rs

ETC

Rep ea t P l ay On

Cancel repeat play.

M

ENTER RETURN RA

Of f

M

2

FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-R DISC):

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page.

●Disc

(P. 122)

Disc

Cap ac i t y

ETC

Finali ze Disc

ENTER RETURN R

Disc

Cap ac i t y

ETC

Finali ze Disc

m

aining f ree space

Show r e
on d i sc.

ENTER RETURN R

(P. 125)

Disc

Cap ac i t y

ETC

Finali ze Disc

Finali ze DVD-R disc.

ENTER RETURN R

English

●Others

Othe rs

ETC

Rep ea t P l ay : Of f

ENTER RETURN R

Note:

The menu item “Capacity” or “Finalize Disc” will not appear with a finalised DVD-R disc.

Othe rs

ETC

Rep ea t P l ay Of f

Sel e c t t he r epea t p l ay
set t ing.

ENTER RETURN R

(P. 126)

Othe rs

ETC

Rep ea t P l ay On

Cancel repeat play.

ENTER RETURN R

Of f

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English

FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD):

The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal mode: See each reference page.

(P. 99)

Scene

De l et e

ENTER RETURN

Card

Cap ac i t y

ENT ER RET URN

Sl ide Show

Al l

ENT ER RET URN

Scene

De l et e

Delete selected photo.

ENTER RETURN

Card

Cap ac i t y

m

aining f ree space

Show r e
on card.

ENT ER RET URN

Sl ide Show

Al l

Slide play al l scenes.

ENT ER RET URN

(P. 122)

(P. 127)

3

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Manually Focusing Subject

The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also
manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING

Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can
also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).

Focusing range

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

• On T (tele) side: approximately 1 m from lens surface to infinity

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

1 Press the FOCUS button during recording.

“MF” will appear on the screen.





Manual Focus icon

  

English





  

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

zoom in on subject.

3 Use the S R buttons to adjust the focus, while

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

Adjust with S and

R buttons

Note:

• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus

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

• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually

focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the
“W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the
zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the
subject.

• Manual focus is released when the DVD video camera/

recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD video
camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be
restored.

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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 67):

English

Objects not in
the centre of
screen

Objects with
little variation
in brightness,
such as white
wall

Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time

Objects
moving rapidly

Object behind
glass with
water droplets,
dirt on it

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

Night view

Dark objects

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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure)

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

1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.

The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the
screen.





Exposure adjustment bar

  

Adjust with S and R buttons

English





  

2 Use the S R buttons to adjust the exposure,

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

Note:

• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual

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

• The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD

video camera/recorder is turned off.

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English

123

Using Full Auto Function

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

1 Press the FULL AUTO button.

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

The following settings will reset to defaults:

Function

Backlight

compensation

Focus Auto 67

Exposure Auto 69

Programme AE Auto 81

White balance Auto 82

EIS On 84

MIC.Filter Off 84

When setting

full auto

Off 48

Reference

page

70

Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video
camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone and start
recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 167.

To external
microphone jack

A/V

MIC

Note:

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

the AV/S input/output terminal. Unplug the AV/S output cable to use the external microphone.

• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from camcorder).

English

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English

123

VIDEOAUDIO

LR

VIDEOAUDIO

Viewing on TV Screen

CONNECTING TO A TV

Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows:

To S-video

*

A/V

MIC

To AV output jack

input jack

To video/
audio input
jacks

AV/S output cable
(provided)

* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.

Note

:

• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.

• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is

turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling (see
“Terminology”, P. 148) from the TV speakers.

Stereo Type with

S-VIDEO Jack

S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO

Red

LR

Red

White

• Insert the AV/S output cable plugs into jacks straight:

Obliquely inserting them could damage the jacks.

Stereo Type

Ye l l ow

White

White

Yellow

Monaural Type

Red

Ye l l o wWhite

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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN

1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to

“VCR” whichever applicable Video input.

Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to
switch the TV input.

2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.

The image that the DVD video camera/
recorder is seeing will appear on the TV screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD
screen or viewfinder of the DVD video camera/
recorder.

3 Perform playback, recording or editing.

You can perform playback, editing or editing on
Disc Navigation while checking on TV screen.

Note:

• Adjust the volume of sound on TV.

• The infrared remote control is useful when operating the

DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on
TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the
remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is
near the DVD video camera/recorder. To prevent this,
set the remote control code of the VCR to a position
other than “VCR2”.

• Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is

recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also
display only part of information or switch off the display.
Refer to “Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off
(OSD Output)” on page 88, and press the DISPLAY
button to switch the display status.

• When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will

appear on TV screen.

• If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set

the TV to the wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation
display may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this
happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the
TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).

English

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English

12

Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC

You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology”, P. 148) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM
to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/

player and play it back.

See the instruction manual for DVD video
recorder/player.

PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC

1 Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc.

You need to finalise a disc to play it back on
DVD player: See page 125.
No further data can be recorded on finalised
disc.

Note:

Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalise the
DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video camera/
recorder.

2 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.

See “Removing and Replacing from/in Round
DVD Holder” on page 75.

Note:

• When playing back disc on another device, the Disc

Navigation display will be different from the one on this
DVD video camera/recorder.

3 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it

back.

See the instruction manual for DVD player.

Note:

• Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalised

into a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data
may be damaged.

• DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD video camera/

recorder or other 8 cm DVD-R discs can be played back
on other DVD players or other devices conforming to 8
cm DVD-R, but playback on all DVD players is not
guaranteed.

• Playback may not be possible on some DVD players, or

it may depend on the recorded status of DVD-R discs: In
such cases, play back the DVD-R disc on this DVD video
camera/recorder.

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Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD
Holder

You can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD video camera/recorder from Round DVD
Holder and use the uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD video recorder, or drive for PC, etc. which
conforms to 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See
the disc instruction sheet. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by Hitachi
Maxell.
It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is
finished, in order to avoid getting dirt on disc.

Note:

Using discs removed from holders on various devices may not always be possible.

HOW TO REMOVE DISC

English

1 Hold the Round DVD

Holder with SIDE A
facing up. While pushing
the two release levers in
the direction of arrows
(1) marked on holder,
slowly open SIDE A of
the holder in the
direction of arrows (2),
taking care not to drop
the disc.

Release
levers

1

SIDE A mark

2

2

Do not open
more than 90°.

1

recording/playback
surface, hold the disc edge
and centre hole to remove
it.

2 Without touching the

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English

REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER

12

1 Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and

replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A
mark or label surface facing up, taking care not
to touch the disc surface.

3

OPEN marks

SIDE A mark side or
label surface

SIDE A
mark

3

2 Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and

push it to lock the release levers at positions (3).

WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER COMES OFF

1 Push the hinged portion of the holder piece

marked SIDE A with thumb and middle finger,
and warp it in the direction of arrows (4).

SIDE A mark side

Hinged portions

4

Approx. 90°

2 Fit the hinged portion of the other holder piece

into the warped hinge portion.

Note:

• Handle the disc carefully so that no scratch, dirt,

fingerprint or dust adheres to the recording/playback
surface.

• When not using the Round DVD Holder, store it in case:

Do not leave a bare holder as is.

• Be careful of drop or impact: If you drop the Round DVD

Holder, the disc may pop out.

• Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.

12

DISC CLEANING

Use a soft, dry cloth to lightly wipe off any dust,
dirt, etc. adhering to disc, as shown in the figure.
Never use solvent. Do not use thinner, water, anti­static spray, etc. to clean disc.

Use soft cloth to clean
from inner to outer
circumference in axial
direction.

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123

Recording (Dubbing) Images

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES

You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices.
Use the AV/S output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video
device as shown in the following figure:

Signal flow

English

White

To video/
audio input
jacks

Red

A/V

MIC

To AV output jack

AV/S output cable
(provided)

* If the video device to be connected has an S video input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/recorder.

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

To S-VIDEO
input jack of
VCR, etc.

Note:

*

Yellow

• Using an S-video jack will deliver clearer images.

2 Select a scene to be played back.
3 Press the playback (A) button on this DVD

video camera/recorder and the record button
on connected device: The DVD video camera/
recorder will start playback and the recorded
device will record (dub) it.

• Audio is heard from the speaker: If the volume is too

high, noise may enter the dubbed image.

• It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to

create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed
among the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder (P.114).

• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD

video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent
battery power from shutting off during recording on
another video device.

• If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control

provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may
operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from the DVD
video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the
remote control code of VCR to a position other than
“VCR2”.

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Advanced Techniques

English

This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/
recorder.

Checking Flow of Normal Mode

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

• Quick mode: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (P.60)

• Normal mode: To display all menu items for experts

Camera Functions

Press the MENU button while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, with the QUICK
MODE switch set to OFF: The menu of Normal mode will appear.

Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See page 79 for the setting method.
The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not appear
when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted.
No menu appears during recording.

<Menu screen for setting>

Display of selected
setup item

Selection of setup items

S : Camera

Functions Setup

T : Record Functions

Setup

U : Date Setup
V : LCD Setup
W : Initial Setup

Functions settable

Camera Funct i ons Setup

Program AE

W

hi te Bal.
EIS
Dig. Zoo
MIC.F i l ter
16:9

ENTER RETURN

Guide display

m

Auto

Spor ts
Portrait
Spo t l i ght
Sand&Snow

Low L i ght

RAM

Options settable

Display of disc or card
being used (P. 49)

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●Flow of Normal Mode

Refer to page indicated for details of each function.

Camera Functions Setup

Date Setup

English

Camer a Func t i ons Se t up

ENTER RETURN

Program AE :
W

hi te Bal. :
EIS :
Dig. Zoom :
MIC.Fi l ter :
16:9 :

Au to
Au to
On
40x
Of f
Of f

RAM

Programme AE (P. 81)
White balance (P. 82)
EIS (P. 84)
Digital zoom (P. 53)
Microphone filter

*1

(P. 84)

16:9 (P. 85)

*1: Displayed only in “ O VIDEO” status.

Recording Functions Setup

Record Funct i ons Setup

V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
OSD Ou t p u t : O n

*3

(P. 87)

*2

(P. 86)

RAM

ENTER RETURN

Movie quality
Self-timer
On-screen information display output (P. 88)

*2: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ N PHOTO”

status. The quality mode is displayed in “
PHOTO” status. (P.87)

*3: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “

status, or “

P PHOTO” status.

P

N PHOTO”

Dat e Se t up

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

ENTER RETURN

RAM

Display format (P. 35)
Date setting (P. 34)

LCD Setup

LCD Setup

Brightness
Col or L ev e l

ENTER RETURN

RAM

Brightness (P. 89)
Colour density (P. 89)

Initial Setup

Initial Setup

Beep : O n
Po

w

er Save : Of f
Record LED : On
Language : Engl ish
Demo Mode : Au to
Reset

ENTER RETURN

RAM

Beep (P. 90)
Power save (P. 90)
Recording LED (P. 91)
Language selection (P. 91)
Demo mode (P. 147)
Reset (P. 92)

79

You can use the joystick on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in menu and

English

designate them.

Press the MENU button.

Camer a Func t i ons Se t up

ENTER RETURN

Program AE :
W

hi te Bal. :
EIS :
Dig. Zoom :
MIC.Fi l ter :
16:9 :

Au to
Au to
On
40x
Of f
Of f

RAM

Tilt to right Press

Tilt to left

or

A

Camer a Func t i ons Se tup

ENTER RETURN

Program AE

W

hi te Bal.
EIS
Di g. Zoom
MIC.Fi l ter
16:9

Auto

Spo r t s
Portrait
Spo t l i ght
Sand&Snow
Low L i ght

or

Tilt upTilt down

Record Funct i ons Setup

V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
OSD Ou t p u t : O n

ENTER RETURN

RAM

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

Note:

• Pressing the MENU button during recording will not work.

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

RAM

C button.

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Setting Up Camera Functions

English

Before You Begin

• See page 80 for how to set.

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically
detects the status of subject and surrounding
situation and records the optimum image: If you
choose the shooting mode to match the recording
conditions, clearer images will be recorded.

1 Press the MENU button, use the joystick to

choose “Program AE” on the “Camera
Functions Setup” screen, and then press the
A button.

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

2 Use the joystick to

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

Selected AE mode

Camer a Func t i ons Se tup

Program AE

W

hi te Bal.

EIS

m

Dig .Zoo
MIC.Fi l ter
16:9

ENTER RETURN

FINE

30/ 9 /2005

Auto
Spo r t s
Portrait
Spo t l i ght

Sand&Snow

Low L i ght

RAM

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

8:00

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

The menu screen will disappear.

Note:

• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-screen

information display. However, nothing will appear in the
Auto mode.

• The shooting mode set as above will be stored in

memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is
turned off.

a Auto : The camera/recorder automatically
judges the subject and surrounding environment
for optimum recording.

Sports : Reduces blurring when recording

rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent
light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the
Auto mode for recording.

Portrai t : Makes a subject, such as a person or

a creature, stand out from a blurred background.

Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject

portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.

Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of

subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection
of light is intense, such as at the seaside in
midsummer or on a ski slope.

Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place

even with decreased lighting: However, an after­image will appear with a moving subject.
Note that the Low Light mode cannot be used
when the recording quality mode is STD.
If there is difficulty in automatically focusing
subject image, adjust the focus manually. (P.67)

Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then
press

A to designate.

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ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE)

English

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

Mode Setting content

Auto White balance always

Set You can manually adjust

automatically adjusted

white balance to match
the light source or
situation (P.83)

Outdoor To record in fine weather

Indoor To record under

incandescent light,
halogen light or bulb­colour type fluorescent
light

1 Press the MENU button,

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

On-screen

display

None

h

i

j

Camer a Func t i ons Se tup

Program AE

W

hi te Bal.

EIS

m

Di g . Zoo
MIC.Fi lt er
16:9

ENTER RETURN

Aut o
Set
Ou tdoor

Indoor

2 Choose the desired

option, and then press
the A button.

0:00:00

REM

Note:

• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-

screen information.

• The white balance setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology”, P.

148) with hand, etc.

Infrared sensor block

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

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

• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD

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

RAM

3 0 MIN

FINE

White balance mode

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3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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8:00

●Setting white balance manually

1 Point the DVD

video camera/

Thick paper

recorder at a white
object so that it fills
the screen. Use an
object that is not
transparent.
If focus is not correct
when the white
object fills the screen, manually focus the object,
referring to “Manually Focusing Subject” (see
page 67).

2 Press the MENU button,

choose “White Bal.”,
“Set”, and then press the
A button.

Camer a Func t i ons Se tup

Program AE

W

hi te Bal.

EIS

m

Di g .Zoo
MIC.Fi lt er
16:9

ENTER RETURN

3 Hold A pressed until

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

Set EXIT

will be complete.

4 Press the C button to end

the setting.

Aut o

Set

Ou tdoor

Indoor

RAM

RAM

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

English

FINE

Note:

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• The white balance set using the “Set” option will be

stored in memory until it is re-set. Re-setting will change

h” indicator from blinking to a steady light.

the “

• Do not use a coloured object when setting the white

balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.

• The setting on white balance “Set” may not be possible

in a dark place. Also, the white balance cannot be set
when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (P. 53).
In such status, the “
the white balance in a bright place with “Dig. Zoom Off”
specified.

h” indicator will remain blinking. Set

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

white balance for appropriate colours.

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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)

English

When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.

1 Press the MENU button,

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

Camera Func t i ons Setu p

Program AE
W

hi te Bal.

EIS

Dig . Z

oom
MIC.Fi lt er
16:9

ENTER RETURN

On

Of f

After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is
recommended that you return the setting to “On”
and then turn the DVD video camera/recorder off,
unless you normally record with “Off” setting.

RAM

Note:

• The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the

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

A button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

●Checking EIS On or Off

You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen
information display.

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EIS

FINE

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DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• It is recommended that you specify “EIS Off” when using

the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or tripod.

• When “EIS On” is specified, there will be a slight

difference between the actual movement and the
movement on screen.

• Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even

if “EIS ON” is specified: Firmly hold the DVD video
camera/recorder with both hands.

• EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-

conversion lens (generally available) is used.

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)

When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can reduce
wind noise in recording.
If “MIC.Filter: ON” is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone
will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.

1 Press the MENU button,

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

Camer a Func t i ons Se tup

Program AE
W

hi te Bal.
EIS
Dig. Zoo

m

On

MIC.Fi l ter

16:9

ENTER RETURN

2 Choose the desired option, and then press the

A button.

3 Press the MENU button

to end the setting.

RAM

Note:

• You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that

the MIC.Filter has been set.

• The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie

recording.

• The microphone filter function works only with the built-

in microphone: It will not function when using an external
microphone (P. 71).

FINE

Microphone filter icon

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

8:00

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SWITCHING TO 16:9 MODE

If you intend to play back recorded images on a wide-screen TV, it is recommended that you switch the
screen size to 16:9 mode.

English

1 Press the MENU button,

choose “16:9” on the
“Camera Functions
Setup” screen, and then
press the A button.

2 Choose “On”, and then

press the A button.

3 Press the MENU button

to end the setting.

Black bands will appear
across the top and
bottom of screen.

Camer a Func t i ons Se tup

Program AE
W

hi te Bal.
EIS
Di g . Zoo

m

MIC.Fi l ter

Of f

16:9

Program AE
W

hi te Bal.
EIS
Di g . Zoo

m
MIC.Fi l ter

16:9

On

On

ENTER RETURN

Camer a Func t i ons Se tup

ENTER RETURN

Note:

The black bands that appear across the top and bottom of
screen will not be recorded. If you record in the 16:9 mode
and play back on a TV other than wide-screen TV, the
portions masked by the black bands will also be displayed.
Use the black bands as a guide for recording when playing

RAM

back on a wide-screen TV.

RAM

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English

Setting Up Record Functions

12

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)

Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE” and “STD”.

It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVD­RAM disc, or in the “FINE” with a DVD-R disc. (P.28)

1 Press the MENU button,

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

Record Funct i ons Setup

V IDEO Mode

OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

XTRA

FINE

STD

2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then

press the A button.

Note:

• The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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

DVD-RAM disc is replaced with a DVD-R disc, or vice

RAM

versa. However, the setting will switch to “FINE” in the
following case:

- When the mode is set to “XTRA” with a DVD-RAM disc
inserted and then the disc is replaced with a DVD-R
disc

• When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

0:00:00

REM

Movie quality

FINE

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3 0 MIN

8:00

quality while recording on the disc: The DVD video
camera/recorder will be automatically set to the movie
quality first used with the disc for recording.

• The movie quality setting is effective only during movie

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

Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the
recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block
noise is likely to appear in the “STD”):

• If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left)

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly

• If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving

(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)

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SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)

3

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

It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. (P. 29 “SIZE AND QUALITY
OF PHOTOS”)

English

1 Press the MENU button,

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

Record Funct i ons Setup

Quality

Se l f T i mer
OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

FINE

NORM

ECO

3 Press the MENU button

to end the setting.

2 Choose the option you want, and then press the

A button.

SELF-TIMER

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

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

1 Press the MENU button,

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

Record Funct i ons Setup

Se l f T i mer

OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

On

Of f

Note:

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

4 Press the REC button.

The recording indicator at the front of DVD
video camera/recorder will blink.

RAM

The self-timer indicator will start to count
down, and recording will commence
approximately 10 seconds later.

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

Note:

The self-timer will be set.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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REM

Self-timer recording

30/ 9/ 2005

• You can also check that self-timer has been set by

reviewing the on-screen information.

• To release the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the

menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off.

• To suspend self-timer, press the REC button again

before recording starts, or press the

999

8:00

REM

999

8:00

NORM

Still recording quality

30/ 9/ 2005

13

C button.

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English

123

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

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

1 Press the MENU button,

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

Record Funct i ons Setup

V IDEO Mode

OSD Ou t p u t

ENTER RETURN

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

button.

LCD screen or viewfinder

“On” setting

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

8:00

FINE

30/ 9/ 2005

TV screen TV screen

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

On

Of f

FINE

Note:

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

RAM

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will

appear during playback. See page 59 for playback on­screen information display.

• Even after the on-screen information is removed from

the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen.

0:00:00

REM

3 0 MIN

8:00

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“Off” setting

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LCD Setup

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS)

English

1 Press the MENU button,

choose “Brightness” on

LCD Setup

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

The brightness
adjustment bar will appear on the screen.

2 Use the joystick for

adjustment.

Tilt to left :The screen

becomes
dimmer

Tilt to right: The screen

becomes
brighter

Bri ghtness

Co l o r L e v e l

ENTER RETURN

LCD Setup

Bri ghtness

Co l o r L e v e l

ENTERAD JUST

Brightness
adjustment bar

RAM

Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then
press

A to designate.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

The brightness setting will be stored in memory even after

RAM

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

SETTING COLOUR DENSITY OF LCD SCREEN (COLOUR LEVEL)

1 Choose “Color Level”

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

The colour density
adjustment bar will
appear on the screen.

LCD Setup

Bri ghtness

Co l o r L e v e l

ENTER RETURN

3 Press the MENU button.

Note:

• The colour setting will be stored in memory even after

RAM

the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen

is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded
image itself will not change.

2 Use the joystick for

adjustment.

Tilt to left :For lighter

colour

Tilt to right:For denser

colour

LCD Setup

Bri ghtness

Co l o r L e v e l

ENTERAD JUST

Colour density
adjustment bar

RAM

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English

123

Initial Settings

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)

Setting Content

On

Off

Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed,
etc.

No beep is heard.

1 Press the MENU button,

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

In i t i al Setup

Beep

Power Save
Record LED
Language
Demo Mode
Reset

ENTER RETURN

On

Of f

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

button.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

RAM

Note:

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

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

Setting Content

To engage power save. If the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording

On

Off

1 Press the MENU button,

choose “Power Save” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.

2 Select “On” or “Off”,

and then press the A button.

pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to
prevent the battery from discharging needlessly.

To cancel power save

In i t i al Setup

Beep

Power Save

Record LED
Language
Demo Mode
Reset

ENTER RETURN

On

Of f

Note:

• To turn the DVD video camera/recorder on again from

automatic off activated by the power save function, set
the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then set it to “
VIDEO”, “

• The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-screen

RAM

information display.

N PHOTO” or “P PHOTO”

• The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

O

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TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)

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

Setting Content

On

Off

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

The recording indicator will not light even during recording.

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

button.

English

Recording indicator

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

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

information display.

• The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even

1 Press the MENU button,

choose “Record LED” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.

In i t i al Setup

Beep
Power Save

Record LED

Language
Demo Mode
Reset

ENTER RETURN

On

Of f

RAM

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE (LANGUAGE)

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

1 Press the MENU button,

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

2 Select “Français”, and

then press the A
button.

In it ial Setup

Beep
Power Save

Engl i sh

Record LED

Fr ança i s

Language

Español

Demo Mode

Deu t sh

Reset

ENTER RETURN

Configuration Ini tiale

Beep
Power Save
LED Enrg.

Langue

Mode Démo
Régl Défaut

ENTRER RETOUR

Italiano

Fr ança i s

RAM

RAM

when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

• Specify “Record LED: Off” when recording a subject

behind a glass or water tank that reflects light: The
reflected light of the recording indicator will not be
recorded.

• Even if “Record LED Off” is specified, the recording

indicator will light while the self-timer is counting down.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

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

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RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)

English

You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 166)). (Note, however, that the
date/time will not be reset.)

1 Press the MENU button,

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

The screen for verifying
reset will appear.

2 If you are sure that you

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

The setting items have
now been reset to defaults.

In i t i al Setup

Beep
Power Save
Record LED
Language
Demo Mode

Reset

ENTER RETURN

Reset

Reset?

YES NO

ENTER

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

Note:

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

RAM

RAM

C button.

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Disc Navigation

123

Using Disc Navigation

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION

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

• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (P.45).

Before You Begin

1 Press the DISC

NAVIGATION
button.

The Disc
Navigation screen (shown on page 94) will
appear.

2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

• When using disc: Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” or “N PHOTO”.

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

English

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

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English

Thumbnail (see “Terminology”, P. 148)

001/ 014All Programs

Cursor

Still image icon

Operation guide

*1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.
*2 No still icon will appear for card.
*3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD video camera/recorder.
*4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.
*5 “ R” appears for DVD-R disc. “ ” will appear for card.

:

Note

*2

*3

PLAY

RAM

Selected scene number*1/
Number of all scenes

Current page position

Bar graph

Disc type icon

*5

• The background colour of screen allows you to identify

whether disc or card is used on this DVD video camera/
recorder.

- Purple: When disc is used.

- Green: When card is used.

• Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording

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

• If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc navigation screen

cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC
NAVIGATION button.

• Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-R disc

inserted, message “Creating Thumbnail ...” will appear.
After the message appears, the Disc Navigation screen
will appear.

• If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc

Navigation screen will appear or some message will be
displayed:

- Write-protected disc

- Locked card

- Finalised DVD-R disc

• Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV

to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected:
Doing so could damage the TV screen, possibly by
burning.

*4

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PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene.

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

001/014All Programs

Up or Down

PLAY

●When playback ends:

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

●Playing back stills

A still will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
When playing back stills on card, playback will
stop after each still playback.

RAM

Left or Right

Playback pause

PLAY

3 Press the A button.

Playback will start from the selected scene.

Note:

Tilting the joystick to left or right will move the cursor to
the preceding or following scene.
Tilting it up or down will move to preceding or following
page.

007/014All Programs

RAM

Note:

• Press the A button to temporarily stop playback.

Pressing

• If you press the A button after playback of the last

scene on disc finishes, playback will star t again from the
beginning of disc.

• Pressing the C button will always restore the Disc

Navigation screen.

• When playing back a still with a large number of pixels on

card, “Playback.” will appear, and it will take some time
for the still to appear.

A

A again will start from that point.

English

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SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES

English

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
3 Press the SELECT button once:

The selected scene will be framed in red and
yellow.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select
multiple scenes.
To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be
cancelled, and then press the SELECT button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the C button.

Note:

Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback will
always start from the lowest scene number.

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER

1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Use the joystick to select

the desired scene.

PLAY

Yellow frame

3 Hold down the SELECT

button for at least one
second:

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

ENTER CANCEL

Double frames in
yellow and blue

4 Use the joystick to select

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

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

PLAY DESELECT ALL

Red
frame

When scenes up to this
point are selected

005 / 014All Programs

005 / 014All Programs

010/ 014All Programs

Note:

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

cursor and bargraph:

Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes

Yellow Light blue

RAM

RAM

RAM

Blue Light blue

Red Red

• Pressing the A button after selecting scenes will play

back only the selected scenes from the beginning of
each.

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

in the range.

• To release multiple selection, press the SELECT or C

button after step 4.

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

Current cursor position

Range of scenes being
selected

Scenes already selected

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FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION

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

Available function Disc or card used Contents

Deletion of scenes

Editing of scenes

Scene information
display

Changing title

Creation of play list

Disc or Card initialisation

Copy from disc to card

Disc finalisation

Repeat play

Slide show

Remaining display
(Capacity)

Disc protection

Scene lock

DPOF setting

13

1

123

1

1

13

13

2

12

3

123

1

3

3

You can delete unnecessary scenes. 99

You can attach fade and skip to a scene,
combine scenes, or divide one scene.

You can display information on o ne scene
or multiple scenes, such as imag e quality,
recording time, etc.

You can change the title of play list or
programme.

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

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

You can copy photos recorded on DVD­RAM disc to card.

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

You can repeatedly play back
programmes and scenes.

You can play back stills continuously. 127

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

You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to
prevent deletion or editing by mistake.

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

You can set the number of pr ints for each
scene.

Reference

page

101 - 105

110

112, 120

114

123

106

125

126

122

122

107

108

English

Note:

Editing functions (thumbnail, skip, fade) are original to this DVD video camera/recorder. When a disc edited on this DVD
video camera/recorder is directly played back on a DVD-RAM recorder or read into PC, the editing results will not be
reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the editing results, connect both devices using the AV/S output cable.

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UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU

English

Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu
screens for disc and card will appear.
See pages 78-80 and 94 for how to interpret the screen.
Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.

●When using DVD-RAM disc

Scene

Play list To p ( P. 1 2 1 )

Program

Delete (P.99)
Edit (P.101)
Copy (P.106)
Select (P.109)
Detail (P.110)

Switch (P.115)
Play (P.115)
Create (P.114)
Edit (P.116 - 119)
Title (P.120)
Delete (P.120)

Switch (P.111)
Play (P.112)
Title (P.112)

Thumbnail (P.101)
Skip (P.102)
Fade (P.103)
Combine (P.104)
Divide (P.105)
Move* (P.102)

Start → Current (P.109)
Current → End (P.109)
All (P.109)

* Will appear when a play list is displayed.

Go To

Disc

Others

ETC

End (P.121)

Capacity (P.122)
Protect Disc (P.122)
Format Disc (P.123)
Update Control Info. (P.124)

Category (P.126)
Repeat Play (P.126)

●When using DVD-R disc

Scene

Select (P.109)
Detail (P.110)

Start → Current (P.109)
Current → End (P.109)
All (P.109)

Program

Go To

Switch (P.111)
Play (P.112)

Top (P.121)
End (P.121)

●When using card

Scene

Go To

Card

Delete (P.99)
Lock (P.107)
DPOF (P.108)
Select (P.109)
Detail (P.110)

Top (P.121)
End (P.121)

Capacity (P.122)
Format Card (P.123)

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Disc

Others

ETC

Start → Current (P.109)
Current → End (P.109)
All (P.109)

Slide Show

Capacity (P.122)
Finalize Disc (P.125)

Repeat Play (P.126)

All (P.127)
DPOF (P.127)

Scene

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DELETING SCENES (DELETE)

You may want to delete unwanted scenes.
Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc.

English

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

deleted.

All Programs

3 Press the MENU

button.

4 Choose “Delete” on the

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

5 The “Delete Scene”

screen will appear: If
you are sure you want to delete the selected
scene, press the A button.

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

6 The screen for verifying

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

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

PLAY DESELECT ALL

Scene to be deleted

Scene

Delete

Ed it
Copy
Sel ect
De t a i l

ETC

ENTER RETURN

Delete Scene

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Scene No. 005

Delete scene?

YES NO

ENTER

005/014

RAM

RAM

7 Press the C button to

quit.

Note:

Delete Scene 005/013

ENTER EX I T

RAM

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

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

• To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM

disc, divide the scene first, and then delete the
unnecessary part (See page 105).

• If you delete all data on disc or card, initialising the disc

or card will be recommended (See page 123).

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

remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc
or card remaining indicator.

• The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (See page

107).

• If even one play list has been created, message “Same

scenes on PlayList will be deleted. Delete scenes?” will
appear before deleting scene(s). This message will
appear even if the scene(s) to be deleted is not used in
the corresponding play list. In this case, choose “YES”
and then press the

A button.

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●Editing using submenu

English

Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 99): The submenu will appear.

Ed i t

Exi t
De l et e

ENTER RETURN

RAM

Se l ec t

Start– Cur rent
Cu r r ent – End
All

ENTER RETURN

RAM

Go To

Top
End

ENTER RETURN

RAM

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

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

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

moment

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

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

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

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

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

Note:

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

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