Hitachi DZMV550A, DZ-MV580A User Manual
DZ-MV550A
DZ-MV580A
Instruction Manual
DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
DVDCAM PC Software Support Center
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it
is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
Be sure to read page 187 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM.
The illustration of DZ-MV550A is shown on the front cover of this instruction
manual. The method for operating the DZ-MV550A is the same as that for
DZ-MV580A.
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HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3
CANADA
Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
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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.
WARNING: T O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD , BE
SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED A C ADAPTER/CHARGER
(DZ-ACS1).
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 INSI DE .
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Precautions
WARNING: Many television progra ms and films
are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made
by highly precise technology. More than 99.99%
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of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but
some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. T o 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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Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential in stallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However , ther e is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void th e
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000
Professional, and Windows
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Intel
, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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IBM
and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of Internation al Business Machines Corporation.
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XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Manufactured under license 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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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention de voted to quality standards in the manuf acture of your video product, safet y is a major
factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/
recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy
place for future reference.
1 Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
video product is operated. Follow all operating and
use instructions.
2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future refer ence.
3 Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4 Power Sources — This video product should be
operated only from the type of pow er source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, co nsult your video dealer
or local power company . For video products int ended
to operate from battery power , or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
5 Overloading — Do not
overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Overloaded AC out lets
and extension cords are
dangerous, and so are frayed
power cables, damaged or
cracked wire insulation and
broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire
hazard. Periodically e xamine the cord and have it
INSTALLATION
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replaced by your service technician if appearance
indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.
6 Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
7 Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for v entilation to ensure reliable operat ion of
the video product and to protect it from ov erheati ng.
These openings must not be bloc ked or covered. The
openings should never be b l ocked by placing the
video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in inst allation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper v entilation
is provided or the video product manufacturer's
instructions have been followed.
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recommended by the video product manufa cturer as
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they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
9 Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product
near water — for e xample, near a bath tub, w ash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub , in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufa cturer , or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manuf acturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
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11 An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quic k
stops, excessive f orce, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of ov erhead powe r lines
or other electric light or power ci rcuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuit s. Whe n installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with th em might be
fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardo us
and should be left to a professional antenna installer .
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13 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous v oltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Ne ver
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
15 Lightning — For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable-system. This will preve nt damage to
the video product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or remo ving covers ma y
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions . Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work b y a qualified technician to
restore the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
in performance — this indicates a need f or service.
18 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, have the se rvice technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safe ty
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can pre vent fire, electric shoc k or other
hazards.
19 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended
by the manufacturer to determine that the video
product is in safe operating condition.
20 Heat — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
SERVICE
Disposal of these materials be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For the disposal
or recycling information, please contact your
local authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance : “www.eiae.org
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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 for ce, hit it o r prick it with a
sharp object.
• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in displa y may occur. If unevenness doe s 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 pr oducts of highly precise technology . Among the total number
of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monito r and approx. 1 10,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or
less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may rem ain lit as colored dots (r ed, blue, green). This shows
the limitations of the current technology , and does not indicate a fault th at 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 m achin e. Take great care that you do not strike it
against a hard object or let it fall.
• Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations
or impact.
No sand or dust!
• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric
shock, malfunctions or defects.
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Heat on surface of product:
• The surface of the DVD video camera/recor der will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
• Never leave the disc navigation screen, s till 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/recor der in a place where the temperatur e is over 104ºF (40°C) or under
32ºF (0°C) will result in abnormal recording/playback.
• T ake car e that th e temperatur e of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does not
rise excessively (reference for us age: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)).
• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle wher e 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 th e 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 str ong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio
wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being r ecorded. During
playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be pres ent in picture and sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder coul d 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 wher e ther e is dens e exhaust gas generated by
gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosi ve gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal termina ls
could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting te rminals could corrode, so that
power will not turn on.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
• With some water i n humidifier, calcium and othe r chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air ,
and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recor der , 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 i n laser pickup blo ck, and
in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
• Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.
• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.
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Be careful of moisture condensation:
• 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 (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens an d/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 o ff w ith a soft , dr y cloth. E ven if the ext ern al
surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance
camera/monitor . If you use the DVD video camera/recor der for a long continuous period of tim e, the
temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback
operation could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.
Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or
CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, or
being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the
following, so as not to damage the data:
− Remove battery
− Disconnect AC adapter/charger
− Plug or unplug PC connection cable
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD video camera/recor der to se vere vib rations
or impact.
− Violent ly ope n or close the LCD monitor
If you turn the DVD video camera/recor der off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS in dicator 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 165).
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very
high for a long period of time:
• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very h igh in a hot season. If you leave the
DVD video camera/recorder in such a pla ce, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Al so,
do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
Do not store the DVD video camera/ record er 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 moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is
recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccan t 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 recor ded 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 pr oduced for hom e-use r ecor ding 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 camer a/r ecor der, 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/r ecorder , disc, card, etc.,
the recorded contents may be lost. W e cannot be responsible for co mpensation 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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Read This First
To guide you, we've included following six chapters.
• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up
the DVD video camera/recorder, battery, and
set the date/time.
• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the
basic operation of this DVD video camera/
recorder - recordin g of movies, still images,
external input, 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 finalizing DVD-R disc and
initializing DVD-RAM disc.
• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains the
contents of provided CD-ROM and how to
install the software included.
• “Subsidiary Information” includes an
introduction to products sol d separately , proper
cleaning, and troubleshooting.
With this DVD video camera/re corder 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. Th e following text describes the operation assuming that
the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device.
We want this man ual to be as helpful as possib le,
so it includes two easy ways to find the information
you need:
• A quick index for the information you use most
often (this page).
• A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see page 13-15).
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..............................................49
Playing Back....................................................58
Connecting to a TV..........................................77
Functions Available with Disc Navigation.......109
Connecting to PC...........................................140
About This Manual
●Displays in this manual
Understand that the displays are differ ent fr om those you will a ctually see in the viewfinde r or on the
LCD screen.
●Notation of cancel button
Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway , or r eturn the menu screen to the preceding
one. The expression “press the C button” will be used in this text.
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●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD video camera/recor der are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the
marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or car d is compatible with the function.
Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
●Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of DZ-MV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the method of
operating both models is identical.
The illustrations of DZ-MV580A are used for the explanation in this text.
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Introduction
●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start posi tion 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 midwa y and start recording, overwrite will not occur .
●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.107)
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
●You can easily print without PC (P.120)
Use DPOF to set the photos to be printed and the print number among the photos recorded on SD
memory card or MultiMediaCard: This is useful when printing phot os on a pri nter con formi ng t o SD
memory card or when asking a photo lab to print them.
●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (P.126)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play
List).
Before editing
After editing
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●You can easily edit scenes, which is
quite difficult with tape (P.86)
Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can
collect scenes of your child, for example, on play
list of Disc Navigation function and create an
original movie: Then simply play back the play list
and dub it on VCR. It is also easy to make any
number of identical tapes.
Up to now, y ou ha d to
repeatedly press
buttons
With DVD, you can sim p ly
play back this DVD video
camera/recorder, and
press the record button on
VCR.
●Create original DVDs on PC (P.152)
You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original
DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.
The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD
player, DVD-ROM dr ive, etc.
Original DVD being
created
Playback of DVD
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Table of Contents
Important Information ........................................2
For Your Safety .................................................2
Precautions .......................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...........................4
Cautions When Using ........................................6
Cautions When Storing......................................9
Suggestions and Restrictions.............................9
Read This First.................................................10
About This Manual...........................................10
Introduction ......................................................11
Table of Contents.............................................13
Checking Provided Accessories.......................16
Names of Parts ................................................17
Try to Record and Play Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)..........................................21
Try to Record and Play Back using Card
(Photo)...........................................................23
Discs and Cards...............................................25
AVAILABLE DISCS .............................................25
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 26
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE
USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER:....................................26
HANDLING DISCS..............................................27
AVAILABLE CARDS............................................28
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card....................29
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) .........29
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC....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
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 33
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 33
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 34
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR
SCREEN........................................................... 35
CLOSING LCD MONITOR ........ .......................... 36
SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................ 37
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE
AND TIME................................................. ........38
Setting Up the Battery......................................39
CHARGING BATTERY........................................39
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER.....................................40
REMOVING BATTERY................................ .. ... ... 4 0
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR......42
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..........................42
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER......................43
Inserting and Removing Disc .......................... 44
INSERTING DISC................................................44
REMOVING DISC................................................46
Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 47
Basic Techniques
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/
Recorder....................................................... 48
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER ON AND OFF ..............................48
Recording Movie ............................................. 49
Recording Stills ............................................... 50
Compensating for Backlight ............................ 51
On-Screen Information.................................... 52
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
RECORDING....................................................52
Zooming .......................................................... 56
MACRO RECORDING ........................................57
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER
WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......57
Playing Back.................................................... 58
PLAYING BACK ..................................................58
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR
CARD................................................................59
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.......................59
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW
PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .............................. ... .. .59
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE..............................60
PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................60
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........61
On-Screen Information Display....................... 62
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
PLAYBACK.......................................................62
Checking Flow of Quick Mode......................... 63
Camera Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
MOVIE: .............................................................64
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (DISC): ................................................65
FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (CARD):...............................................66
Disc Navigation Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH DVD-RAM DISC):..................................68
FLOW OF QUICK MODE
(WITH DVD-R DISC): .......................................69
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FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): ......... .. 70
Manually Focusing Subject..............................71
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING ................... 71
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure).....................................................73
Using Full Auto Function..................................74
Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A).............75
USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ................... 76
Viewing on TV Screen.....................................77
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................77
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN................................. 78
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ....... 79
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC....................... 79
PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................ 80
Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD
Holder............................................................81
HOW TO REMOVE DISC .. ... ............................... 81
REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER...82
WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER
COMES OFF ....................................................82
DISC CLEANING.................................................82
Recording (Dubbing) Images...........................83
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM
OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................... 83
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM
OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS ..............................85
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON
OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................86
Advanced Techniques
Checking Flow of Normal Display Mode..........87
Camera Functions
Setting Up Camera Functions..........................90
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH
THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE).... ... .. ... .. 90
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 91
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE
STABILIZER (EIS)............................................93
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING
RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................ 93
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE
(16:9 MODE).............................................. .. .....94
Setting Up Record Functions...........................96
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY
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(VIDEO MODE) ............ .. ... ............................... 96
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE
(QUALITY)........................................................97
RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE
(INPUT SOURCE)............................................98
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING
METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) ..............................98
SELF-TIMER .......................................................99
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT
ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT).........................100
LCD Setup.....................................................101
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN
(BRIGHTNESS)..............................................101
SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD
SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL) ................... ... ......101
Initial Settings ................................................102
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR
OFF (BEEP)....................................................102
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)......102
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF
(RECORD LED)................... ... ........................103
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE
(LANGUAGE) .................................................103
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO
DEFAULTS (RESET)........................ ... .. .........104
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation....................................105
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC
NAVIGATION..................................................105
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION
SCREEN.........................................................107
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES....................108
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
TOGETHER....................................................108
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC
NAVIGATION..................................................109
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC
NAVIGATION MENU ......................................110
Scene.............................................................111
DELETING SCENES (DELETE)........................111
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS
(EDIT - THUMBNAIL) .....................................113
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES
(EDIT - SKIP)..................................................114
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES
(EDIT - MOVE) ...............................................114
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY
(EDIT - FADE) ................................................115
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES
(EDIT - COMBINE) ......................................... 116
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE) .................117
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO
CARD (COPY)................................................118
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)............119
DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED
(DPOF) ...........................................................120
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN
(SELECT) .......................................................121
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU
SCREEN (DETAIL)........... ... ... ........................1 22
Program.........................................................123
WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?.............. ... ...................123
SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF
SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) .......................... . 123
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ..... ...........124
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)......124
Play List .........................................................126
WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.....................................126
CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)..........126
SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY
LIST (SWITCH)...............................................127
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)..............127
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ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST)....................................128
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST)....................................129
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 129
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) .................... 130
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU
FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)......... .. . 130
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)...131
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE).......132
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE)..................... 132
Go To.............................................................133
TOP (END) ................... .. ... ................................ 133
Disc or Card Management .............................134
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON
DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)........................134
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC)...........................................134
INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD
(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................135
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD-RAM DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 136
FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC).... 137
Others ............................................................138
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS
INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) ..................138
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAY).................. ... .. ......................138
SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF
STILLS)...........................................................139
Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories............. 157
CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................157
POWER SUPPLY ..............................................157
INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER .........157
Cleaning........................................................ 158
Changing Setting of Demonstration .............. 159
Terminology................................................... 160
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation -
Check the Following: .................................. 163
Trouble Messages................................... ...... 16 5
Troubleshooting............................................. 172
System Reset................................................ 181
Major Specifications...................................... 182
To Order in the United States........................ 184
To Order in the Canada................................. 184
Index.............................................................. 185
Be sure to read the following before opening
the package of CD-ROM ............................ 187
Connecting to PC
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN
CONNECTING TO PC......... ... .. ......................1 4 0
Contents on Provided CD-ROM.....................142
Installing Software..........................................144
DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN.................144
INSTALLING USB DRIVER...............................145
INSTALLING UDF DRIVER
(DVD-RAM DRIVER)......................................146
INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE ...................148
INSTALLING MyDVD ........................................150
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM
Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/
Recorder......................................................152
Uninstalling Software .....................................154
UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER..........................154
DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS................155
Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/
Recorder by Connecting It to PC.................156
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
Battery (model DZ-BP14S):
Portable power supply for this DVD video
camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
Power cable:
Connect between household AC outlet and
AC adapter/charger.
AV/S input/output cable:
Used when viewing the picture pla y ed bac k
on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV
screen, or input or output video from/to
another video device.
Single-sided 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in
Round DVD Holder):
T o record videos (movies) and photos (stills)
on this DVD video camera/recorder.
AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS1):
Used to power the DVD video camera/
recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.
Infrared remote control
(model DZ-RM3W):
Use to control the DVD video camera/
recorder from a distance.
Shoulder strap:
Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to
hang it from shoulder.
Software CD-ROM:
Use this CD-ROM when connecting the DVD
video camera/recorder to PC.
DC power cord:
When powering the DVD video camera/
recorder from household AC outlet, use t his
cord to connect the DVD video camera/
recorder and AC adapter/cha rger.
Lithium battery (model CR2025):
To power the remote control.
WARNING: Keep
this battery away
from children. If
swallowed, consult
a physician
immediately for
emergency
treatment.
Lens cap and lens cap string:
Attach the lens cap when not r ecording, to
protect the lens.
PC connection cable:
Use this cable when connecting the DVD
video camera/recorder to PC.
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Note:
The provided single-sided DVD-RAM disc is not generally available in shops: When purchasing a disc, order a 60minute double-sided disc (2.8GB, in Round DVD Holder).
ex. Maxell DVD-RAM Camcorder Disc 2.8GB Round Holder Type (item #567620)
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Names of Parts
56 78
910
123 4
(Inside the cover)
1 Infrared receiver (P. 34)
When the remote control is used to operate the
DVD video camera/recorder , this receiver will
receive the infrared signal.
2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32)
3 Recording indicator (P. 103)
The red indicator will light during recording.
4 Stereo microphone (P. 76)
5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550A)
Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580A)
(P. 56)
6 Lens hood (P. 57)
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens.
7 Zoom lever (P. 56)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto , or to
the W side for wide-angle.
A/V
MIC
11 12
8 Accessory shoe
Only for DZ-MV580A:
The optional video flash, etc. can be attached
here. (See the instruction manual of device to be
attached for details.)
9 External microphone jack (P. 76)
10 AV input/output jack (P. 77, 83)
11 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)
(P. 35)
12 QUICK MODE switch (P. 63)
T o switch the menu display on screen between
Advanced mode and Quick mode.
13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40)
The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder:
Slide it when removing the battery.
Although the external appearances of DZMV550A and DZ-MV580A are different, the
method of operating both models is identical.
DZ-MV580A illustrations are used in this
manual.
BATTERY EJECT
(Bottom)
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17
14 15 16 2017
18
19
21 22 24 2625
14 Viewfinder (P. 34)
15 Diopter control (P. 34)
To adjust the focus of image appear i ng in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 49, 50)
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.
17 DISC EJECT button (P. 44)
Press down and release this button to open the
disc guide.
18 Disc insertion block (P. 44)
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19 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 50)
20 Card insertion block (P. 47)
21 Battery attachment platform (P. 40)
22 Record button (REC) (P. 49)
23 Power switch (P. 48, 49, 50)
24 LOCK switch (P. 50)
It is recommended that you set the LOC K
switch to (to the left) to prevent the power
switch in the “O VIDEO” position from
accidentally moving to “N PHOTO”.
25 Speaker (P. 58)
26 Hand strap (P. 31)
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27 28 29 30 31 32 33
3935 36 37 3834
27 FULL AUTO button (P. 74)
To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to
full automatic.
28 FOCUS button (P. 71)
To switch between manual focus and autofocus.
29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
30 BLC (backlight compensation) button
(P. 51)
Press this button when subject is being lighted
from rear.
31 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 105)
32 SELECT button (P. 108)
33 MENU button (P. 37, 88, 111)
Press this button to display t he menu for setting
camera functions and Disc Navigation.
34 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 62)
Press this button to display the details of image
being played back or camera setting status, or
switch the display off.
35 Volume control b uttons (VOL)/ S R buttons
(P. 58, 71, 73)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,
etc.
36 RESET button (P. 181)
T o reset all settings to defaults (status when th e
DVD video camera/recorder was shipped
from the factory)
37 PC connection terminal (TO PC)
38 Joystick (P. 37, 58, 87, 89)
Move the joystick to select a scene or menu
item, and then press the center (A) to play
back the scene, pause it, or designate an option
of the menu.
39 Stop/cancel button (P. 10, 58, 105)
To end playback or cancel setting of menu.
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40
41
42
REC
DIGIT AL
ZOOM
ZOOM
T
W
46
47
43
NAVIGATION
44
45
40 REC button (P. 49, 50)
41 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 56)
42 Reverse skip button (P. 60)
43 Reverse search button (P. 59)
44 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 105)
45 MENU button (P. 37, 90, 112)
DISC
MENU
DISPLA Y
DELETESELECT
DZ-RM3W
46 ZOOM T button (P. 56)
47 ZOOM W button (P. 56)
48 Forward search button (P. 59)
49 Play/pause button (P. 58)
50 Forward skip button (P. 60)
51 DISPLAY button (P. 62)
52 Stop button (P. 10, 58, 107)
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
53 DELETE button (P. 111)
54 SELECT button (P. 108)
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* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
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Try to Record and Play Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)
Before You Begin
You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.
• It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since
you can delete the recorded contents (P. 25).
1Connect a power supply (P. 43).
Power cab le
1
2
4
3
DC power cord
AC adapter/charger
2Insert a disc (P. 44).
1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and
release it.
3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into
the disc guide properly until it stops, and then
close the cover of disc insertion block.
DISC EJECT button
DISC EJECT
2Gently open the cover until it stops.
Disc cover
PUSH CLOSE
portion
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3Start recording (P. 49).
1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35).
2While holding the gray switch at the center of
power switch, set the switch to “O VIDEO” or
“N PHOTO”. (“O VIDEO” only for DVD-R
disc)
Note:
• When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) 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. 45, 135). Initializing the DVD-RAM disc will erase all the recorded
contents: Make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc.
• See Check 1 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with “O VIDEO”.
• See Check 2 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with “N PHOTO”.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start.
Pressing the REC button again will stop
recording (O VIDEO).
Pressing REC will enable you to record one
photo (N PHOTO).
4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 35).
1After recording is finished, press the A
button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
2Press the C button to stop playback.
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3
T ry to Recor d and Play Back using Card (Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on card.
1Connect a power supply (P. 43).
Power cable
1
2
4
2Insert a card (P. 47).
1Open the cover of card insertion block with
power turned off.
2Put in a card.
3
DC power cord
3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and
then close the cover of card insertion block.
AC adapter/charger
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3Start recording (P. 50).
1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35).
2While holding the gray switch at the center of
power switch, set the switch to “PPHOTO”.
Note:
See Check 2 on P. 163 if recording is not possible with “N PHOTO”.
3Press the REC button.
Pressing REC once will record one photo.
4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 35).
1Press the A button in recording pause
status: The recorded scene will be played
back.
2Press the C button to stop playback.
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Discs and Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/
recorder and the functions which are available with them:
Media
Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
Recording movie ∴∴ ×
Recording still ∴
Deleting recorded image ∴
Editing on this DVD video
camera/recorder
Playback on DVD player
Playback on DVD video
recorder
*1: Can be played back on DVD players with the
*2: Must be finalized (see “Terminology”, P. 160) on this DVD video camer a/recorder before D VD-R disc can be pla yed
back on D VD player or D VD video recorder (see page 137 ). May not be play able on some D VD players or D VD video
recorders.
*3: Cannot be played back on a DVD video recorder that does not conform to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc.
*4: There are DVD video recorders that are compatible with SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.
∴
*1
×
*3
∴
mark.
×
×
× ∴
*2
∴
*2
∴
∴: Functions available; ×: Not available
AVAILABLE DISCS
Usable discs and logos Shape
SD memory card/
MultiMediaCard
∴
∴
×
*4
×
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
DVD-R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
This DVD video camera/recorder uses 8 cm DVDRAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder
use.
Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot
be used on this DVD video camera/recorder: Use
them only in the holder . Do not insert a bar e dis c
removed from the holder into the DVD video
camera/recorder: It will not be removable.
Note:
• It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell discs,
since their compatibility with this DVD video camera/
recorder has been confirmed. Using a disc other than
those made by Hitachi Maxell may not allow the DVD
video camera/recorder to deliver opti mum performance.
In Round DVD
Holder
• The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the following
DVD video camera/recorders:
- DZ-MV100A
- DZ-MV230A/200A
- DZ-MV270A
- Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square
type adapters.
• See page 26 for information on DVD-R disc.
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INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC
Y ou 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 co ntro l 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 re cording more t han 100 tim es.
●Finalizing DVD-R disc
Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc pr ovided on this
DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD player or
DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm
DVD-R disc, the disc must be finalized on this
DVD video camera/recorder. For the finalizing
procedure of 8 cm DVD-R disc, refer to “Finalizing
DVD-R Disc (finalize disc)” (P. 137).
Note:
• When using an unformatted D VD-R disc, it is necessary
to format it on this DVD video camera/recorder (see
page 45).
• Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this D VD video
camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable
device, such as a DVD video recorder: The recorded
data may be damaged.
• DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those
finalized on another DVD video recorder may not be
playable on this D VD video camera/recorder , depending
on the editing software used or recorded status o f DV DR disc.
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER:
• DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • MO
• DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • MD
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring V er . 2.0 • CD-R • iD
• DVD-RW • CD-RW • Floppy disk
• DVD+RW • CD • Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
• DVD+R • LD • CD-ROM
Note:
Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be pla yable on this D VD video camera/record er: If so, message
“This disc cannot be used. ” will appear . Also , b lue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page27), or normal playback will
not be possible.
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HANDLING DISCS
●Using discs
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate
recording media. Carefully read the following
cautions and observe them:
• When using disc on this DVD video camera/
recorder, be sure to keep it in Round DVD
Holder.
• Always use a brand new disc when recording
important material.
• Be sure not to touch the disc
exposed portion, and be
careful that no dirt adher es to
it.
• If there is dust, scratch, dirt
on disc or if it is warped, the
following phenomena may occur:
− Block noise in playback
image
− Momentary stop of playback
image
− Sound interrupted during
playback, or abnormal
sound
− Blue thumbna il
display* (Fig.1)
− Disc cannot correctly
be recognized
− Disc cannot be
initialized
− Delay between video
and audio
Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena
may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/PC
indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or
impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/
recorder at extremely high or low temperatur es,
or in environment where condensati on is likely
to occur.
• When recording images,
the DVD video camera/
recorder may avoid the
portions of disc where
recording is not possible,
due to dust, scratches, etc.
[It will pause m at such a
portion and
automatically restart
recording (n).]
This will cause recording to be interrupted for
several seconds to several minutes, and multiple
thumbnails will be created by one recording
session as shown above. In this case, the
recordable t ime on disc will decrease.
Do not touch
Block noise
001/ 006All Programs
PLAY
Fig. 1
*
PLAY
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
RAM
001 / 0 02All Programs
RAM
• Be careful when removing the disc since the
metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/
recorder, and disc itself, may be hot.
●Storing discs
• When storing disc, insert it in Round DVD
Holder into plastic case.
• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
• Do not place disc in following places:
− Direct sunlig ht for a long time
− Where humidity is high or in dusty place
− While there is heat from a heater, etc.
Note:
• See page 82 when cleaning the removed disc.
• See page 81 for how to handle disc removed from Round
DVD Holder.
• See page 81 for how to set the disc removed from Round
DVD Holder or another disc correct ly in Round DVD
Holder.
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AVAILABLE CARDS
SD memory card
and MultiMediaCard
can be used on this
DVD video camera/
recorder.
●Handling card
• Do not use cards other than
the designated ones.
• Be sure to use a brand new
Card when recording vital
images.
• Do not touch the card
terminal or allow it to touch
metal.
• Do not paste anything other
than exclusive label on label pasting portion.
• Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it.
• Do not disassemble card or modify it.
• Do not expose card to water.
• Do not use or store card in the following places:
− Where the temperature is high, such as in
vehicle at high temperatures, under burning
sun or near a heater.
− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
• When the erasure prevention switch on SD
memory card is locked, no recording, deletion or
editing will be possible on the card.
Termi nal
●Common cautions for disc and car d
• It is recommended that you create a backup file
for valuable data on hard disk of PC.
• Do not do the following, or the data on card may
be damaged or lost:
− Do not remove the card or turn DVD video
camera/recorder off during reading or
writing of data
− Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a
place subject to static electricity or electrical
noise
Note:
• This DVD video camer a/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 de vices
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 ma y not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
Erasure prevention
switch
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Locked status
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)
The recordable time will vary dependi ng on the video reco rd ing quality: See page 96 fo r the setting of
video recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
Recording quality
XTRA Approx. 18 min
FINE Approx. 30 min
STD Approx. 60 min
*4
LPCM
*1:Variable bit recordi ng (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
*4:Linear PCM recording (see “Terminology”, P. 160) (If your D VD player does not conform to MPEG audio player 2,
record in LPCM mode)
:
Note
DVD-RAM DVD-R
No recording possible Approx. 30 min Audio quality prioritized
Disc used
*1
No recording possible Very high quality
*2
*3
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 60 min
*2
*3
Application
High quality
Standard quality
• Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the MPEG audio layer 2 format, which is the option standard of D VD
video standard.
• N o m ovie can b e recorded on SD memory card or M ulti Me di aC ard .
• Although the movie quality mode can be changed midway for recordings on DVD-RAM disc, it cannot be changed
on DVD-R disc once the mode has been decided.
• If you record in XTR A m ode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will get hot and the maximum
transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps.
• If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC
●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999
If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it, movies can also be recorded on it.
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RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOT OS) ON
CARD
The number of recordable stills will vary
depending on the recording quality: See page 97
for the setting of recording quality.
For DZ-MV550A
Capacity
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128MB
256 MB
512 MB
Approx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190
Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400
Approx. 220 Approx. 440 Approx. 880
Approx. 440 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760
Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520
Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040
Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080
For DZ-MV580A
Capacity
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128MB
256 MB
512 MB
(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for
reference)
Note
Approx. 8 Approx. 14 Approx. 20
Approx. 22 Approx. 35 Approx. 50
Approx. 50 Approx. 80 Approx. 110
Approx. 100 Approx. 160 Approx. 220
Approx. 200 Approx. 320 Approx. 440
Approx. 400 Approx. 640 Approx. 880
Approx. 800 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 1,760
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• Cards used on other devices can be used on this D VD
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 displa yed
on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Use the remaining display function to check the
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remaining free space on disc before use. See “Verifying
Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)” on
page 134.
• Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/
recorder may not be playable on another device.
Recording quality
FINE NORM ECO
Recording quality
FINE NORM ECO
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS
The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded
on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows:
Model
DZ-MV550A 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
DZ-MV580A 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
Camera input External input
The following table shows the file size and quality
of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:
Quality
FINE Approx.
NORM Approx.
ECO Approx.
File size
DZ-MV550A DZ-MV580A
128 KB
64 KB
32 KB
Although still images are record ed on DVD-RAM
disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can
be chosen when recording stills on card. (P. 97)
The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM
disc in “N PHOTO” status is equal to or larger
than that recorded on card using the FIN E quality
in “P PHOTO”.
* JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group.
JPEG is one of the photo image compression
standards. It is widely used in digital still cameras
since JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC. When
this DVD video camera/recorder records on
DVD-RAM disc in “N PHOTO” status, a JPEG
photo will be recorded, along with a photo that
conforms to the DVD video recording (DVD-VR)
format which is used to be output to TV
(see “Terminology”, P. 160). 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 (
photos on card may be inferior to those recorded on
DVD-RAM disc (
N PHOTO).
Setting
Application
Approx.
512 KB
Approx.
384 KB
Approx.
256 KB
When image
quality is
prioritized
Standard quality
When number of
stills is prioritized
(quality will be
slightly inferior)
P PHOTO), the quality of
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