Hitachi DZ-MV5000E Operating Instructions

DZ-MV5000E (UK)

Instruction manual

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

Basic Instruction Manual

FOR TECHNICAL HELP & SERVICE PLEASE CALL

0870 405 4405

This manual was printed
with soy based ink.

Printed on recycled paper

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.

WAR NING: To prevent risk of injury or damage
to your DVD video camera/recorder and the AC
adapter/charger, use only the DZ-BP07PW/DZ­BP14SW/DZ-BP7SW battery and DZ-ACS3 (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.

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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.

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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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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.

15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be

used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily
accessible.

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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 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.

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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.

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Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS indicator or
CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

• The ACCESS 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 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 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 121).

ACCESS
indicator

CARD ACCESS 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 38).

• 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.

Do not use this DVD video camera/recorder with the cover of SD card insertion slot
left open.

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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 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.

Copyright:

• 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.

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CLEANING

Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.

●Cleaning LCD screen and camera
lens

Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When
cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use
force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing
such could cause a defect in the screen, result in
display unevenness, or damage the LCD
monitor.

●If dust adheres to the viewfinder
lens, remove it using a cotton
swab, etc.

Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could
scratch the lens.

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
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

001/ 006All Programs

Fig. 1

●Do not use benzene or thinner to

clean DVD video camera/recorder
case

The coating of case could peel off or the case
could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with
a moist cloth which has been completely wrung
out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow
instructions for use.

• 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
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.

PLAY

(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)

001/ 002All Programs

●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

− Where there is heat from a heater, etc.

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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).

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following four 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 “Disc Navigation” explains

editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalising DVD-RW/DVD-R/
+RW disc and initialising DVD-RAM/DVD­RW/+RW disc.

• “Subsidiary Information” includes an

introduction to products sold separately, and
troubleshooting.

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

• A detailed table of contents directing you to

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 ................................................ 35

Recording Movie ............................................. 52

Playing Back.................................................... 79

Functions Available with Disc Navigation........ 86

Connecting to a TV........................................ 116

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

most often.

specific information quickly (see pages 13 –

15).

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 45).

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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.

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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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

CLEANING .......................................................... 10

HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 10

DISC CLEANING................................................. 11

Read This First.................................................11

About This Manual ...........................................12

Table of Contents.............................................13

Checking Provided Accessories.......................16

Names of Parts ................................................17

Basic Instruction Manual ..................................20

Demonstration Function ...................................32

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/

Recorder........................................................32

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER ..................................................... 32

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

ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 33

Discs and Cards...............................................34

AVAILABLE DISCS ............................................. 35

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 35

NOTES ON FINALISATION ................................ 35

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE

USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER ..................................................... 36

AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 36

COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD.......36

Preparations for Power Supply ........................37

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER................................ 37

Setting Up the Battery ......................................38

CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 38

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER..................................... 39

REMOVING BATTERY........................................ 39

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR ...... 41

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 41

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder

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

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN........................................................... 43

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VIEWFINDER ................................................... 43

Setting Date and Time .....................................44

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND

TIME ................................................................. 44

Setups

Initial Settings.................................................. 45

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF

(BEEP)..............................................................45

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........45

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE)....................................................45

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS

(RESET)............................................................ 46

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED) ................................................46

CHANGING SETTING OF

DEMONSTRATION .......................................... 46

LCD/EVF Setup............................................... 47

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER

(EVF BRIGHTNESS) ........................................47

ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY

(COLOUR LEVEL) ............................................48

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

VIEWFINDER ................................................... 48

Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 49

Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 51

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie ............................................. 52

Recording Stills ............................................... 53

Swift Restart of Recording (SLEEP/RESTART

button)........................................................... 54

On-Screen Information .................................... 55

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING ....................................................55

Checking Flow of Menu................................... 60

Zooming .......................................................... 62

MACRO RECORDING ........................................ 62

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT ....... 63

Manually Focusing Subject ............................. 64

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 64

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure).................................................... 66

Compensating for Backlight ............................ 66

Using Full Auto Function ................................. 67

Setting Up Camera Functions......................... 68

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE

SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE

MODE) .............................................................. 68

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 69

ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) ....... 69

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER

(EIS)..................................................................71

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................71

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REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING

(MIC.FILTER) ................................................... 71

Setting Up Record Functions........................... 72

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY

(VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 72

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 73

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY) ........................................................ 75

SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 75

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON

OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) ................................. 76

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation...................................... 77

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 77

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN........................................................... 79

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK..... 79

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED

SCENE ............................................................. 80

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE.............. 80

CAPTURING PHOTO.......................................... 81

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................... 81

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 81

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.............................. 82

PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 82

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) ....... 83

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

PLAYBACK....................................................... 84

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES...................... 85

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER...................................................... 85

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 86

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION

MENU ............................................................... 87

Scene............................................................... 89

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ............. 89

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) .................. 90

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

(EDIT – COMBINE) .......................................... 91

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

(EDIT – MOVE)................................................. 91

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY

(EFFECT – FADE)............................................ 92

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT – SKIP) ............................................. 93

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)................................. 94

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD

(COPY) ............................................................. 95

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK).............. 96

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT) ......................................................... 97

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL)........................................... 98

Programme......................................................99

WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? ................................ 99

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) ............................. 99

PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY)........... 100

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME

(TITLE)............................................................ 100

Play List .........................................................102

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?..................................... 102

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) .......... 102

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST

(SELECT) .......................................................103

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY).............. 103

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................104

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................105

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 105

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 106

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 106

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ...107

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)....... 108

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE).....................108

Go To.............................................................109

TOP (END) ........................................................ 109

Disc or Card Management .............................109

INITIALISING DISC OR CARD

(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 109

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

(PROTECT DISC)...........................................110

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC

OR CARD (CAPACITY).................................. 110

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC

(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 111

FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC

(FINALIZE DISC) ............................................ 112

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED

DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW

(UNFINALIZE DISC) ....................................... 113

Others............................................................114

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ..................114

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 114

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3

DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)................................. 115

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)........................................................... 115

Viewing on TV Screen...................................116

CONNECTING TO A TV.................................... 116

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ...............................117

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player................118

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-MODE) DISC ........................................... 118

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/

+RW DISC ......................................................118

Recording (Dubbing) Images.........................119

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER

VIDEO DEVICES ............................................ 119

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Introduction to Optional Accessories..............120

Subsidiary Information

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 120

POWER SUPPLY .............................................. 120

Trouble Messages..........................................121

Troubleshooting .............................................127

System Reset.................................................133

Major Specifications.......................................134

STORAGE CAPACITY OF DISC.......................135

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS.................... 136

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS)

ON CARD ....................................................... 136

Index ..............................................................137

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Checking Provided Accessories

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

Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):

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-ACS3 (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 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.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

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Names of Parts

1

23

6

5

4

(Inside the cover)

1 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 33)

2 Stereo microphone

Take care that the microphone is not blocked
by a hand, etc., during recording.

3Recording indicator (p. 46)

The red indicator will light during recording.

4Optical 30× zoom lens (p. 62)

5 Zoom lever (p. 62, 64, 79)

To adjust the zoom or volume.

6 AV output jack (p. 116, 119)

7 Wide-screen colour liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 43)

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910111512

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16 17 19 20

8 Viewfinder (p. 43)

9 Dioptre control (p. 43)

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

10 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 54)

To switch the sleep/restart status between
ON and OFF.

11 ACCESS indicator (p. 8, 52, 53)

Will blink or light when the disc in DVD
video camera/recorder is accessed (write or
read is executed).

12 PHOTO button (p. 53)

13 DISC EJECT button (p. 49)

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

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14 Disc insertion block (p. 49)

15 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 39)

Press this button when removing the battery.

16 Battery attachment platform (p. 39)

17 Record button (REC) (p. 52)

18 LOCK switch (p. 52)

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 “ ”.

19 Power switch (p. 42)

20 Hand strap (p. 32)

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22 23 24 25 26 27

28 3530 31 32 3329

21 FULL AUTO button (p. 67)

To switch the DVD video camera /recorder
to full automatic.

22 FOCUS button (p. 64)

To switch between manual focus and auto­focus.

23 MENU button (p. 44, 60, 90)

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

24 SELECT button (p. 85)

25 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 77)

26 STOP/EXIT button (p. 12, 60, 80)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

27 EXPOSURE button (p. 66)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

28 Speaker (p. 79)

29 RESET button (p. 133)

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

30 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 55, 84)

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

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31 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 8, 53)

32 QUICK MENU button (p. 60)

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

33 FINALIZE button (p. 112)

Press this button to finalise the recorded
DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.

34 Card insertion block (p. 51)

35 BLC (backlight compensation) button

(p. 66)

Press this button when subject is being
lighted from rear.

36 2 / 1 / 0 / / /  buttons

(p. 44, 60, 64, 66, 80, 81, 82)

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.
These buttons are to are also used to adjust the

exposure or focus.

37 Tripod threaded hole

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

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Introduction

●No possibility of overwriting

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the
beginning of blank portion.
You cannot overwrite on the images recorded on disc.

●Quick start recording

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button if you do not want to record right now: The DVD camera/
recorder will stand by in immediate recordable status. Press the SLEEP/RESTART button when you
all at once see a scene you want to record: You can start recording immediately (see page 28).

●You can enjoy playback images on a DVD player

You can play back images on a DVD player that conforms to recorded DVD discs even if your DVD
camera/recorder is not connected to a TV. Since this DVD camera/recorder can use various types of
disc - DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW - you can play the recorded images on those discs using
most DVD players (see pages 21 and 30).

Using Your DVD Video Camera/Recorder

1 Preparing (see pages 21 – 26)

Select recording media, prepare a battery
(batteries), set up the desired language and
date/time.

2Recording (see pages 27 – 28)
3 Viewing on the DVD video camera/

recorder (see pages 29, 31)

You can also connect the DVD video camera/
recorder to a TV to view playback images.

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4 Viewing on another DVD device (see

page 30)

Finalise DVD(s) and you can play back
images on a DVD device other than this DVD
video camera/recorder.

5 Editing (see page 29)

You can delete unwanted scenes.

Discs

Choose the best disc for your purpose.

Using a disc repeatedly

The disc can be viewed on
other DVD devices.

Saving recorded
images

Using one disc
repeatedly

What will you do with the disc
after recording?

To edit on this DVD video
camera/recorder, such as
deleting unnecessary images

Playing back disc on other
DVD devices

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● Discs available on this DVD video camera/recorder

8 cm DVD-R, 8 cm DVD-RW (VF-mode), 8 cm +RW

• These discs can be played back on most other DVD players and DVD

recorders once they are finalised after recording, but they cannot be
played back on all DVD players and DVD recorders.

8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR-mode)

•

Images on these discs can be deleted and edited on this DVD video camera/
recorder.

•

These discs can be played back on DVD players and DVD recorders that
conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR-mode).

●

Functions available/unavailable on each disc (see page 34)

Type of disc

Feature

To record video ●●●●●
To record photo ● ————
To delete image just recorded ●●—— ●
To select image and delete it ●●———
To edit image ●●———
To play on other DVD players and DVD recorders

*1:

Playable on DVD players and DVD recorders that conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM, 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode) or 8cm +RW.

*2: Must be finalised. Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders.

DVD-RAM

*1

∴

DVD-RW

(VR mode) (VF mode)

*1*2

∴

●: Functions available; —: Not available

RAM -RW -R +RW

DVD-R +RW

*2

●

●

*2

Which discs
can I use?

*1*2

∴

● Recommended DVD discs

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.

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Battery

CHARGING BATTERY

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adapter/

charger.

2 Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

1

CHARGE indicator

DC output jack

●Battery charged status

Charge status CHARGE indicator

During charge Lit

Charge complete Goes out

ATTACHING BATTERY

1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment

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

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

Mains lead

3

2

AC adapter/charger

REMOVING BATTERY

To AC outlet
* The shape of plug

1 While holding down the BATTERY EJECT

button, slide the battery upward to remove it.

BATTERY EJECT button

varies depending
on the model.

Te rm i na l
side must be
down.

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.

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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.

●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom
operation, etc.)

With DZ-BP07PW (provided)/DZ-BP7SW (optional)

Video mode Continuous use time

XTRA

FINE

STD

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

When using viewfinder approx. 85 min

When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min

When using viewfinder approx. 85 min

When using LCD monitor approx. 75 min

When using viewfinder approx. 100 min

When using LCD monitor approx. 85 min

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Mains lead

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Turning On and Off

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

2

To AC outlet

3

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD video camera/recorder will turn off.

Set to “"”:

To record still on SD memory card.

Set to “!”:

To record movie on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/
DVD-R/+RW disc.

Set to “ ”:

To record still on DVD-RAM disc.

Set the power switch to “!” or “ ” when
playing back videos and photos recorded on disc.
Set it to “"” when playing back photos
recorded on card.

* The shape of plug

varies depending
on the model.

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Checking Flow of Menu

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

• Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts

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

●Operating Menu

The Full Menu will appear if you press the MENU button.
You can use the 2/1/0// buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting
options in Full Menu and designate them.

Press the MENU button.

The cursor to be

chosen will move to

the right.

Press / or 

Camer a Funct i ons Set up

ENTER RETURN

Prog ram AE
W

hi te Bal.
EIS
Dig .Zoom
MIC.Fi lter

A

A

Auto
Auto

On
120x
Off

Press 0 or 

Camer a Funct i ons Set up

A

Prog ram AE

A

W

hi te Bal.
EIS
Dig .Zoom
MIC.Fi lter

ENTER RETURN

Auto
Auto

On
120x
Off

Press 2Press 1

The cursor to

be chosen will

move down.

Record Funct i ons Setup

V I DEO Mo de F I NE

16:9 On

OSD Ou t pu t On

ENTER RETURN

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

Note:

• Pressing the QUICK MENU button will display the Quick Menu screen: The operation will be the same as when

the MENU button is pressed.

• Pressing the MENU button during recording will not display the menu.

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

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Changing Display Language (Language)

1

Press the MENU
button, use the 2/
1/0// buttons to
choose “Initial Setup”
and then “Language”.

In i t ia l Setup

Beep
Power Save
Record LED

Language

Demo Mo de
Reset

ENTER RETURN

On
Off
On
Eng l i s h
Auto

2 Choose “Français”, and

then press .
The display will change
to French.

Language

Eng l i s h
Español
Italiano

ENTER RETURN

Français

Deutsch

Setting Date and Time

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.

Use 2 / 1 / 0 / / buttons
to select, and then press  to
designate.

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1 Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/

0// buttons to choose “Date Setup” and

then “Date Set”.

2 Press the / button.

The figure for the day
will be selected.

3 Press the 0 or /

button to select the digit
you want to set in
sequence.

Press the 2 or 1 button to select the
number for current date/time, and then
repeat step 3 to set the current date and time.

Note:

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

Da t e Se t u p

Da t e Se t 1 / 1 / 2007

Dat e Mode

ENTER RETURN

Da t e Se t u p

Date Set 10/ 6 /2007

ENTER RETURN

4 After setting the current

date and time, press the

Da t e Se t

 button.

The screen for verifying

0:0 0

the set date will appear.

5 If the displayed date and time are correct, use

press the 0 button to choose “YES”, and
then press the  button.

8:00Dat e Mode

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.

10/ 6 /2007 8:00

Date set up?

YES NO

ENTER

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Inserting Disc

Press down the DISC EJECT button once and

1

release it.

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

2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it

stops.

Tu rn t ab l e

3 Push the disc against the turntable at the

centre to lock it until a click is heard.

Disc cover

●When using brand-new DVD-RW/
+RW disc

When a disc is first loaded in the DVD video
camera/recorder, the “Format Disc” screen will
appear.

When recording on this DVD video
camera/recorder:

Choose “YES” on the “Format Disc” screen, and
then press .
When using DVD-RW, choose the recording
format (VR or VF mode, see page 21), and then
press the  button.
The disc will be formatted.

m

at Disc

Format Disc

Disc is not formatted.
Format the disc now?

YES NO

ENTER

For

Disc Format.
Selec t record for

VR Mode VFMode

ENTER

(When using DVD-RW)

m

at.

Push the shaded
portion.

• Note that the recording surface of disc must face
the inside of DVD video camera/recorder. When
using a single-sided disc, the recording surface is
the side without label.

• Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup
lens. Touching the pickup lens could cause a fault.

• Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off
any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface.

• Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc.

4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on

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

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Recording

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.

2 While holding down the button on the right of power switch, set the switch to “!” or “ ” (only

“!” for DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc).

Set to “!”:

To record movie on DVD­RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/
+RW disc.

Set to “ ”:

To record still on DVD­RAM disc.

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD video camera/
recorder will turn off.

Set to “"”:

To record still on SD
memory card.

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.

PHOTO button

180º

OFF

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90º

1

(Bottom)

Zooming

W: recording wide area (wide-angle)

Power switch

Hook your finger

T: recording enlarged
image (telephoto)

Pressing the
REC button.

1 Press the zoom lever on the T control side to

record a subject larger (telephoto).

2 Press the zoom lever on the W control side to

record a wider range (wide-angle).

wide-angle telephoto

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Quick Start

If you press the SLEEP/RESTART button while in
the recording pause status instead of turning the
DVD video camera/recorder off, the status that
recording is possible will be restored in approx.

1.5 seconds.

1 To Set Sleep Status.

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button in the
recording pause status.

0:00:00

REM

30MIN

FINE

8:00

10/1 6/2007

The SLEEP/RESTART button will light, and
the DVD video camera/recorder will enter
the sleep/restart standby status.
In the following cases, pressing the SLEEP/
RESTART button will not set the DVD video
camera/recorder to the sleep/restart standby
status:

• No disc or card is inserted into this DVD video
camera/recorder.

• The loaded disc or card has no remaining free
space.

• The Disc Navigation screen is being displayed.

• The power switch is set to “ ” when using a DVD-

RW/DVD-R/+RW.

• During playback.

• An unusable disc or card is loaded.

Recording pause

SLEEP/RESTART button

2 To Q u i c k R e s t a r t .

Press the SLEEP/RESTART button that is lit:
The DVD video camera/recorder will return
to the recording pause status.
Pressing the REC or PHOTO button will also
restore the DVD video camera/recorder to
recording pause from the sleep/restart
standby status.
The following operations will release the
sleep/restart standby status:

• Pressing the DISC EJECT button all the way
down.

• Changing over the power switch (!↔ ).

Note

:

• If you press the REC or PHOTO button while in the

sleep/restart status, the recording pause status will be
restored, but recording of a video or photo will not
start. To record, press the REC or PHOTO button
again.

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Play Back

1

Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Use the 2/1/0// buttons to select

the desired scene.

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

001/014Al l Prog rams

PLAY

●When playback ends:

Pressing the  or DISC NAVIGATION button will restore the Disc Navigation screen.

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK

Up

RightLeft

Down

Reduce

3 Press the  button.

Playback will start from the selected scene.

Note:

Pressing the 0 or / button will move the cursor
to the preceding or following scene.
Pressing the 2 or 1 button will move to
preceding or following page.

007/014Al l Prog rams

PLAY



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VOLUME

Vol um e

Editing

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE)

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

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

deleted.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 Choose “Scene”,

“Edit”, “Delete”, and
then press the  button.
When using card, choose “Scene”, “Delete”,
and then press the  button.

PLAY

Scene to be deleted

005/ 014Al l Programs

5 The “Delete Scene” screen will appear: If you

are sure you want to delete the selected scene,
press the  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 
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.

7 Press the  button to quit.

Note:

When using a +RW, you can delete the scene recorded
last (see page 80).

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Making Discs Playable on DVD Players and
DVD Recorders

FINALISE

DVD-RW, DVD-R or +RW

DVD
player/recorder

DVD video camera/
recorder

Finalise

It is necessary to “finalise” before you use other DVD players and DVD recorders to play back a
DVD-RW, DVD-R or +RW recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.

FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC)

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

recorder when finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc (see page 23).

Before You Begin

1 Press the FINALIZE button during recording

pause.

Finalisation cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned off during finalisation and the finalisation is
interrupted, incorrect finalisation will result, and at worst, the disc may
be damaged.

3 When finalisation is complete, the Disc

Navigation screen of all programmes will
appear.
' will appear on the Disc Navigation screen
for a finalised disc.

001/ 015All Programs

2 Choose “YES”, and then

press the  button.
The message showing
that the disc is being
finalised will appear,
and the disc will then be
finalised.

30

Finalize Disc

Further recording on this
disc will be impossible.

Finalize? (Approx. 3min.)

YES NO

ENTER

1

*

*1 Displayed only when

a DVD-R is used.

*2 Will vary depending

on the recording
time.

2

*

PLAY

Finalised disc

Note:

• Do not finalise a disc recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder using any other device.