Hitachi DZ-MV3000E Instruction Manual

DZ-MV3000E (UK)

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

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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-BP7S/DZBP7SW/DZ-BP14SW battery and DZ-ACS2 (E) AC adapter/charger.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Information for users applicable in European Union countries

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

Information für Nutzer in den Ländern der Europäischen Union

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

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

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

Informatie voor gebruikers in landen van de Europese Unie

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

Information till användare inom Europeiska unionen

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

Informazioni per gli utenti negli Stati dell’Unione Europea

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

Información para usuarios aplicable en los países de la Unión Europea

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

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Protect the mains lead from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as mains lead or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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 equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.

• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/

recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.

Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:

• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The

viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.

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

• This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it

against a hard object or let it fall.

• When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD

video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause

malfunctions or defects.

No water or oil!

• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric

shock, malfunctions or defects.

Heat on surface of product:

• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly

warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Screen on connected TV:

• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which

the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40ºC or under 0ºC

will result in abnormal recording/playback.

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the

temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction

or a fire could occur.

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This

could cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:

• This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a

radio 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 engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the

air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:

• Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block,

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.

• If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.

Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in

temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle – condensation (vapour in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1 – 2 hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:

• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance

camera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.

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  Remove disc or card  Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe

vibrations or impact

 Violently open or close the LCD monitor

The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 139).

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.

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

• Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 37).

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

in order to protect its characteristics.)

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

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

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

powered could cause a fault.

Cautions When Storing

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

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave

the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place:

• Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,

the lens could be mouldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations:

• This could cause malfunctions.

Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:

• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.

The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/ recorder cannot be restored. It is recommended that you use 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.

• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog

media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following five chapters.

• The section on “Setups” explains how to set

up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and set the date/time.

• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder – recording of movies, still images and playback of recorded images.

• The section on “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.

• “Subsidiary Information” includes an

introduction to products generally availble, 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.

It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 94).

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 pages 13 –

15).

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................................................. 25

Recording Movie.............................................. 47

Playing Back .................................................... 56

Connecting to a TV ..........................................75

Functions Available with Disc Navigation.......100

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/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression “press the  button” will be used in this text.

●,  and  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.

Introduction

●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 47, 56)

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. 98)

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

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (p. 117)

You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List).

Before editing

After editing

●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (p. 78)

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 or DVD recorder.

Up to now, you had to repeatedly press buttons

With a DVD, you can simply play it back on this DVD video camera/recorder: Press the record button on VCR or DVD recorder.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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 Recording and Playing Back using Disc

(Video and Photo)..........................................20

Try Recording and Playing Back using Card

(Photo)...........................................................22

Discs and Cards...............................................24

AVAILABLE DISCS .............................................25

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 25

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE

USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER: ....................................................26

HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 27

DISC CLEANING................................................. 27

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

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

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card....................29

RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) ......... 29

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON

DVD-RAM......................................................... 29

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON

CARD................................................................ 30

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS...................... 30

Setups

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/

Recorder........................................................31

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER .....................................................31

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP...................... 32

ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 32

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN........................................................... 33

CLOSING LCD MONITOR ..................................34

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VIEWFINDER ...................................................34

SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................35

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE

AND TIME......................................................... 36

Setting Up the Battery......................................37

CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 37

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER.....................................38

REMOVING BATTERY........................................ 38

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR......40

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..........................40

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER................................41

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On

and Off.......................................................... 42

Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 43

INSERTING DISC................................................43

REMOVING DISC................................................45

Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 46

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie ............................................. 47

Recording Stills ............................................... 49

On-Screen Information.................................... 50

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING....................................................50

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

MACRO RECORDING ........................................55

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

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

Playing Back.................................................... 56

PLAYING BACK ..................................................56

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR

CARD................................................................ 57

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .......................57

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................57

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ..............................58

PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................58

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........ 59

On-Screen Information Display ....................... 60

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

PLAYBACK.......................................................60

Checking Flow of Quick Menu......................... 61

Camera Functions

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING

MOVIE: .............................................................63

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (DISC): ................................................ 64

FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (CARD):...............................................66

Disc Navigation Functions

FLOW OF QUICK MENU

(WITH DVD-RAM DISC):..................................68

FLOW OF QUICK MENU

(WITH DVD-R DISC): .......................................69

FLOW OF QUICK MENU

(WITH CARD): .................................................. 70

Manually Focusing Subject ............................. 71

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 71

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure)..................................................... 73

Compensating for Backlight............................. 73

Using External Microphone.............................. 74

Optional Video Flash .......................................74

Viewing on TV Screen ..................................... 75

CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................75

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 76

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player.................. 77

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC....................... 77

PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................77

Recording (Dubbing) Images........................... 78

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER

VIDEO DEVICES.............................................. 78

Advanced Techniques

Checking Flow of Normal Menu....................... 79

Camera Functions

Setting Up Camera Functions.......................... 81

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH

THE SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) ........ 81

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 82

ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) ....... 83

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE

STABILISER (EIS)............................................ 85

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)................ 85

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING

RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................85

Setting Up Record Functions........................... 86

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY

(VIDEO MODE) ................................................86

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 87

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY)........................................................ 89

SELF-TIMER .......................................................89

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT

ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)........................... 90

LCD/EVF Setup ............................................... 91

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................................ 91

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER

(EVF BRIGHTNESS)........................................ 91

SETTING COLOUR DENSITY

(COLOR LEVEL) ..............................................92

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

VIEWFINDER ................................................... 92

Initial Settings ..................................................93

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR

OFF (BEEP)...................................................... 93

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)........ 93

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED)................................................ 94

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE) ...................................................94

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO

DEFAULTS (RESET)........................................ 95

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation...................................... 96

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 96

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN...........................................................98

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES...................... 99

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER......................................................99

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................. 100

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC

NAVIGATION MENU ...................................... 101

Scene............................................................. 103

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ...........103

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) ................105

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

(EDIT – COMBINE) ........................................106

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

(EDIT – MOVE)............................................... 106

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY

(EFFECT – FADE)..........................................107

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT – SKIP) ...........................................108

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)............................... 109

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO

CARD (COPY) ................................................ 110

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)............ 111

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT) .......................................................112

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL).........................................113

Programme .................................................... 114

WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? ..............................114

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ........................... 114

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)........... 115

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME

(TITLE)............................................................ 115

Play List .........................................................117

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?..................................... 117

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) .......... 117

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST

(SWITCH) .......................................................118

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY).............. 118

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 119

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) .................................... 120

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................120

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................121

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................121

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ...122

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 123

TOC

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)..................... 123

Go To .............................................................124

TOP (END) ........................................................124

Disc or Card Management .............................125

INITIALISING DISC OR CARD

(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................125

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

(PROTECT DISC)........................................... 126

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON

DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................126

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-

RAM DISC

(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 127

FINALISING DVD-R DISC

(FINALIZE DISC)............................................ 128

Others ............................................................129

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY).................. 129

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 129

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)........................................................... 130

Connecting to PC

To Copy Still Data on PC ...............................131

Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/

Recorder by Connecting It to PC.................131

Introduction to Optional Accessories..............132

Subsidiary Information

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................132

POWER SUPPLY.............................................. 132

Removing Disc from Its Package ...................133

REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND

DVD HOLDER ................................................133

REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE............ 134

Cleaning.........................................................134

Changing Setting of Demonstration ...............135

Terminology ...................................................136

No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation –

Check the Following: ...................................138

Trouble Messages..........................................139

Troubleshooting .............................................146

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

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

Index ..............................................................154

Checking Provided Accessories

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

Battery (model DZ-BP7S):

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.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2(E)):

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.

Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc:

To record videos (movies) on this DVD video camera/recorder.

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.

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Names of Parts

123

(Inside the cover)

109

1 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 32)

2 Stereo microphone (p. 48)

3Recording indicator (p. 94)

The red indicator will light during recording.

4Optical 10× zoom lens (p. 54)

5 Lens hood (p. 55)

Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens.

DISC

NAVIGATION

STOP/EXIT

45 6

SELECT

6 Zoom lever (p. 54)

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle.

7Accessory shoe (p. 74, 132)

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

8 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 131)

9 AV output jack (p. 75)

10 External microphone jack (p. 74)

11 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)

(p. 33)

12 13 141815

PHOTO

ACCESS/PC

DISC EJECT

19 20 22 23

12 Viewfinder (p. 34)

13 Dioptre control (p. 34)

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

14 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 8, 47, 49)

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 PHOTO button (p. 49)

16 DISC EJECT button (p. 43)

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

17 Disc insertion block (p. 43)

18 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 38)

Press this button when removing the battery.

19 Battery attachment platform (p. 38)

20 Record button (REC) (p. 47)

21 LOCK switch (p. 48)

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

22 Power switch (p. 42)

23 Hand strap (p. 31)

25 26 27 28 29 30

DISC

NAVIGATION

SELECT

STOP/EXIT

QUICK

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

VOL.

BLC

DISPLAY

31 3733 34 35 3632

24 QUICK MENU button (p. 61)

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

25 FOCUS button (p. 71)

To switch between manual focus and autofocus.

26 MENU button (p. 35, 81, 104)

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

27 SELECT button (p. 99)

28 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 96)

29 STOP/EXIT button (p. 10, 56, 62)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

30 EXPOSURE button (p. 73)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

31 Speaker (p. 56)

32 RESET button (p. 151)

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

33 DISPLAY (Screen display) button

(p. 50, 60)

Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off.

34 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 8, 49)

35 Volume control buttons (VOL)/

%$ buttons (p. 56, 71, 73)

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.

36 Card insertion block (p. 46)

37 BLC (backlight compensation) button

(p. 73)

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

38 2 / 1 / 0 / / /  buttons

(p. 35, 56, 62, 79)

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item, and then press the centre () to play back the scene, or designate an option from the menu.

39 Tripod threaded hole

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



Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc (Video and Photo)

Before You Begin

You can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a DVD-R (generally available).

• 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. 41).

Mains lead

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

To AC out l e t

2 Insert a disc (p. 43).

1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once

and release it.

DISC EJECT

3 Push the disc against the turntable at the

centre of disc insertion block to lock it until a click is heard, and then close the cover of disc insertion block: Do not touch the disc recording surface or pickup lens at this time.

Disc cover

2 Gently open the cover until it stops.

Tu r nt a b le

3 Start recording (p. 47).

1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 33), or pull out

the viewfinder (p. 34).

2 While holding down the button on the

right of power switch, set the switch to “!” or “ ” (only “!” for DVD-R disc).

OFF

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. 24, 44, 125). 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 page 138 if recording is not possible with “

• See Check 2 on page 138 if recording is not possible with “ ”.

OFF

3 When recording a video, press the REC

button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording (!). When recording a photo, press the PHOTO button. Pressing PHOTO half way (half press) allows you to focus the subject, and the “9” indicator will turn purple. Press PHOTO all the way down to record.

OFF

!”.

4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 33).

1 After recording is finished, press the 

button. The recorded scene will be played back.

2 Press the  button to stop playback.

STOP/EXIT



Try Recording and Playing Back using Card (Photo)

Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available).

1 Connect a power supply (p. 41).

Mains lead

DC power cord

AC adapter/charger

To AC out l e t

2 Insert a card (p. 46).

1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 33).

3 Put in a card.

2 Open the cover of card insertion block

with power turned off.

4 Insert the card all the way until it locks,

and then close the cover of card insertion block.

3 Start recording (p. 49).

1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 33).

2 While holding down the button on the

right of power switch, set the switch to “"”.

OFF

Note:

• See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

• See Check 2 on page 138 if recording is not possible with “"”.

OFF

3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half

press): When a subject image is focused, the “9” indicator will turn purple.

4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full

press).

4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 33).

1 Press the  button in recording pause

status: The recorded scene will be played back.

2 Press the  button to stop playback.

STOP/EXIT

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:

Function

DVD-RAM DVD-R SD memory card

To record video (p. 47) ●●— To record photo (p. 49) ● — ● To delete image (p. 103) ● — ● To edit image (p. 105 – 106) ● —— To play on other DVD players

and DVD recorders (p. 128) To use new disc or new card

without formatting To initialise and reuse

(p. 125) To copy still data on PC ●

1: Playable on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM.

2: Must be finalised (see “Terminology”, p. 136). Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders.

3: Some DVD devices conform to SD memory card.

4: When media that are sold “formatted” are used. If the initialisation format differs, the media can be initialised on

this DVD video camera/recorder and then used.

5: If you use Windows XP, photos can be imported.

●

● — ●

Media

●

— ●

—

— ●

●: Functions available; —: Not available

• DVD-RW/DVD+RW disc cannot be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.

AVAILABLE DISCS

Available Discs

Usable discs and logos

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

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

This DVD video camera/recorder can use only the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if they are removed from the package, but take great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc (see pages 133 and 134).

Note:

• It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG

type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed. When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great care with handling it. Using a disc other than these discs may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder to deliver optimum performance.

• See below 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. Although some models are compatible with the VR mode using DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder is not compatible with that mode.

Note:

• When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/recorder (see

page 44).

• 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 recorder: The recorded data may be damaged (except for devices that allow playback of a DVD-R disc not finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder).

• Use only DZ-MV3000E/DZ-GX20E/DZ-MV780E/DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E/DZ-MV730ME to record on or finalise a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalised: Using any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc.

• DVD-R discs edited and finalised on PC or those finalised on another DVD recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc.

• If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other than DZ-MV3000E/DZ-GX20E/DZ-MV780E/DZ-MV750E/DZ-MV730E/DZ-MV730ME and not finalised, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it be finalised.

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

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER:

• CD

• CD-R

• CD-RW

• CD-ROM

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

• DVD-R (double-layered)

• DVD+R

• DVD-RW

• DVD+RW

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-Video

• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm

Note:

Discs recorded on PC or DVD 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 27), or normal playback will not be possible.

HANDLING DISCS

●Using discs

Discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them:

• Always use a brand new disc when recording

important material.

• Be sure not to touch the recording surface of

disc, or dirty or scratch it.

• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it is

warped, the following phenomena may occur:

 Block noise in playback

image

 Momentary stop of

playback image

 Sound interrupted during

playback, or abnormal sound

 Blue thumbnail

display* (Fig. 1)

 Disc cannot correctly

be recognised

 Disc cannot be

initialised

 Delay between video

and audio Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/ PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/recorder at extremely high or low temperatures, or in environment where condensation is likely to occur.

PLAY

Block noise

Fig. 1

001/ 006All Programs

• When recording images,

the DVD video camera/ recorder may avoid the portions of disc where recording is not possible, due to dust, scratches, etc. [It will pause 9 at such a portion and automatically restart

PLAY

(Recording one scene may produce multiple thumbnails.)

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

• Be careful when removing the disc since the

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

●Storing discs

• When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case

in which it was purchased.

• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.

• Do not place disc in following places:

 Direct sunlight for a long time  Where humidity is high or in dusty place  While there is heat from a heater, etc.

001 / 002All Programs

DISC CLEANING

Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force: Doing so could cause scratches. Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or detergent) for cleaning. Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so that no detergent remains).

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

AVAILABLE CARDS

SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder. When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD memory card can be used in the same way as an SD memory card.

●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 is locked,

no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card: Only playback will be possible.

Terminal

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 disc or

card may be damaged or lost:  Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD

video camera/recorder off during reading or writing of data

 Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a

place subject to static electricity or electrical noise

 Do not have printing done at a print lab or

DPE service

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. When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on it. It is user’s responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card.

Erasure prevention switch

Locked status

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 Movie recordable time Application

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:

• No movie can be recorded on SD memory card.

• Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can be changed midway for recording on DVD-RAM

disc, it cannot be changed on DVD-R disc once the mode has been selected.

• If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will heat up and the maximum transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps, so the best quality will not be obtainable.

• 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 DVD-RAM

●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc

Can record up to approx. 999 photos.

Best quality High quality Standard quality

If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of photos on it, movies can also be recorded on it.

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD

The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 89 for the setting of recording quality.

Recording

quality

FINE

NORM

ECO

16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB

Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800

Approx. 36 Approx. 76 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 2,400

Approx. 54 Approx. 116 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,600

Capacity

(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference)

Note:

• 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 126.

• Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be playable on another device.

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS

The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows: 1280 × 960 pixels The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:

Quality

FINE Approx. 512 KB When image quality is prioritised

NORM Approx. 384 KB Standard quality

ECO Approx. 256 KB When number of stills is prioritised

File size

(quality will be slightly inferior)

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. 89). The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status is equal to or larger than that recorded on card using the FINE quality in “"”.

Application

* 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 DVDRAM disc in “ ” 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. 136). Only JPEG photos will be recorded on SD memory card.

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 (

card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (

"), the quality of photos on

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