Hitachi DZ-MV580A User Manual

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DZ-MV550A

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,

QR35303 GHitachi, Ltd. 2004

HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

2495 Meadowpine Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario LSN 6C3

CANADA Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

Printed on recycled paper

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This manual was printed with SOybased ink

Important Information

For Your Safety

Thepower switch turnsthe DVDvideo camera/recorder on and off, leavingthe dateltime feature unaffected. If the

cameralrecorder is tobe left unattendedfor a long pedod of time,turn it off

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE TH S UN T TO RA N OR Me STURE.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSER ES ONLY.

SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE

(DZ-ACSI).

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/

charger have the following caution marks.

[*]r:_lJl| D] _l

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK i1_

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: Marly television programs and fihns

are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-

right law may apply to private in-home

videotaping of copyrighted materials.

This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made

by highly precise technology. More than 9g.gg%

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 tile LCD panel stretches tile limits of current technology.

Identifications of caution marks

uninsulated voltage within the unit

This symbol warns tile user thai 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 tile

operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, itshould

be read carefully m avoid any problems.

I CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT I

CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1.To ensu recontinued safety, do not

remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

_arn ing: This device complies with Part 15ofthe FCCRules. Operation is subject to the follow ing two

:onditions: (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 15ofthe FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against

L_armfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipmem 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, there 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 he determined by turning the equipment offand 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

;autiontothe user:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Microsoft ®,Windows ®, Windows ®98, Windows ®98 Second Edition, Windows ®Me, Windows ® 2000 Professional, and Windows ® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel ®, Pentium ® Processor, and Celeron ® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. IBM ® and PC/AT ®are registered trademarks of International Business Machines 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEG UARDS

Inaddition to the careful attention devoted to quafity standards in the manufacture of your video product, safaty is a major factor in the design of eve/y 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 befare operating yourvideo product and keep it in a handy

place for future reference.

INSTALLATION

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.

Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings -- Comply with aUwarnings on the

video product and in the operating instructions.

Power Sources -- This video product should be

operated osty from the type of power source indictaed

on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of

power suppiy to your home, consult your video den for or feca_ power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Overloading -- Do not overIoad walt outlets and

extension cords as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric

shock. Overloaded AC outtats

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 examine the cord and have it

replaced by your service technician if appearance

indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.

Power-Cord Protection -- Power-suppiy cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items ptaced upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Ventilation = S!ots and openings in the cabinet are provided far ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the

video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed

near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a buiIt-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manutactorer's

instructions have been followed.

8 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless

recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit shoutd bear the UL _isting 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 WaterandMoisture-- Donotusethisvideoproduct

near water -- far example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or taundry tub, in awet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

10 Accessories -- Do not place thisvideo product on an

unstable cart, stand_ tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious i_ury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold w_th the video product. Any mounting of the product should

fellow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manutacturel_

11 Anapplianceandcartcombination ,_

should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, 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 overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fell into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such

power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fetal, festalling an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professfenat antenna festaller.

USE

13 Cleaning -- Unpfegthisvideoproductfromthewalt

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquidcleanersor aerosol cleaners. Use adamp cloth for cleaning.

14 Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of

any kind into this video product through openings as they may fouch dangerous volfege poinfe or short-out

parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

15 Lightning -- For added protection for this video

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left

unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cabfe-sysfem. This wilt preveof damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16 Servicing = Do not attempt to service this video

SERVICE

product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quatified service personnel.

17 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video

product from the walt outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug isdamaged. b. Ifliquid has been spilled, or objects have felfen icto

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 operaling instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

fi When the video product exhibits a distinct change

fe perfermance -- this indicafes a need for service.

18 Repfecement Parts -- When replacement par ts are

required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety

characteristics as the odgina_ parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product

manufacturer can prevect fire, efectric shock or other hazards.

19 Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video

product is in safe operating condition.

20 Heat -- The product should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Disposal of these materials be regulated due to environmental considerations. For the disposal

Ior recycling information, please contact your

Ilocal authorities or the Electronics IndustriesAlliance : "_."

Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

• The ] ,CD is a very delicate display (lev'Lce: I)o riot press its su _ace with force, ldt it or _rick it with a

s_l_ri3 Object,

• _fyou pus] I the LCD su _:ace, u_leve_l_iess _n displ_; t_i_; occur. If uxleveIlrl_ss does _lot disappear soon, t ux'_] tlle I)VI) xddeo cameralrecor(ler off, wait ff._r a few mo_n_rtt_> _ld tlle_l tus_l it o_] again.

• Do riot place the DVI) video carnerai_co_Jer wit]i t71# opt_Ii LCI) sceeeri dowrL

• Close tlle LCI) morlitor wheri Iiot using the DVD video camera/recorder,

Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:

• The I ,L'.Dscreen and viswfinder are the prod ucts oflfighJyprecise technolo__O_,At_iong tlle totat _umber

of pixe/s (a_pri.lx, 120,000 pixe/s for I:C.I) rnmlitor arid approx. ] {0,000pLxelsif.it view_i_lder), 0,01% or

less pixels may lie missing _lack clots) or may rem_m ]it as col ored d ors (red, blu e, green), _[his shows

tlle ]iJnitations of the cu_rerlt techrlolo_¢, _ld does Iiot tr_dicate a £huJI that will ]nte_ere with recording,

• _le I:CD scree_l _tld vie_,_i_lder will be slightly dirrener thae_ usuat wheri the DVI) video camera/

recorder is at low terrl_oerature, as _rl cold areas, or irnrrlediately after i3ower is turned o_l. Normal

brightrless will be restored w_len tile te]nperatu_ ixlside tile I)V] ) video camera/recorder rises.

Hold the DVD video camera!recorder correctly:

• Do riot hold the viewfinder or LC.D rrlozlitor whezl LifLirlgthe I)VI] video cameralreci.l_er: _[lle viewfirlder or LCI) morfitor ci.lLIMdetach arid the DVI) video camera/recorder may fML

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

• 7_lis I)VD video ca_rlerairecorder is a precision rnachirle. T_e gre_t care that you do riot str Lkeit

agairlst a h_ object or let it f_l,

• Do riot use the DVD video c_nera/reco_ er on a t_ipod iri a _lace whereit is subject to severe vibratim_s

or ]rnf_aL_,

No sand or dustI

• Mrle s_l(l or dust entering tile DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause

rll_llfLIrl_iorls or de_%cts.

No water or oilt

• Water or o_ erlterirlg tile DVI] video cartlerairecorder or AC adapter/charger could ca_lse electric

sflock, _rl_ fu21ctiOrlS or defeL_s,

Heat on surface of product:

• The su _ace of the I_VI) video cap,era/recorder will be sligh_]ywarJ n, but _hi_does rlo__ldicate a fau It. Screen on connected TV:

• Never leave the disc _aviga_ton screeri, still iJr_age or camera JJr_ge displayed o_ your TV to which the

I)_I) video c._nerairecorder is co_ected: I_oirlg so cotdd result in displayed it_age rete_tiori or phosphor de_adatiorI of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DV D rid ei.lc_neraireci.lcd er iri a _lace where the tet_iperattwe Lsover 104*_ {40° C) or u rider 32_V i0'_C_lw_l ceztdt iri abrlormal recordirlg/playback.

• Take care that tile tet_ilJeratuxe i.lft]tis I)_¢]) video ca3rJerairecorder, w_Jen corlrlected to PC does riot

r_se excessively (re_ere_x_e tbr usage: _prox, 30 rrti_utes _t _bout 86_F (30_C.)_1.

• 1)o zlI.ltleave the I)VI) video ca_nerairecorder or_ beach saxld or kl a closed ve]_cle where the tem_erature is very ]tig?_ for a long tit_ie: This could c_ase Jrl',_fuxlctiorls.

Do not point directly at the sun:

• _'direct sLlrdightMEke_5the lerls or vie_der, t_le DV] ) video _rt ierairecorder cot_ d malfu n_'l:io_lor

a tire could occLIr,

• ])o _J_t leave tile ])VII video cmrJerairecorder with tile I,C]) screerl exposed to dire_t su_J]ight: This could cause JrJ_ fu_lctio_is.

Do not usa the OVD video camera/recoVer near TV or radio:

• This could cause _loise to ap[Jear on t_]_ TV scre(_l or i_i radio broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD video cameratrecorder near stron_.l radio waves or magnetism:

• _'t_e D_ I ) video cartiera/recorder istzsed_le_ _t_o_g radio waves or ff_gnetJst_L s_ch _ r_eara radio

wave tower or electric appliances, _se cotdd e_ter video arid au did that are be_x_grecorded, ])u rirlg playback of r_ormal]y recorded video _r_d _adio, r_oise t_; also be present in pictt_e arid somld,

At worst tile I)V]) video ca_nerairecorder could malfmlctton.

Do not expose the DVD video camera!recorder to soot or steam:

• _hic]( _oot or st(_arrl could d_Ltnage the ])V]) video camera/_corder ca_(_or c_Llse Jn_ fu_lctiorJ_.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive _.las:

• _fthe I)VD video c_neraiceci.lcder i_ u_ed in a _lace where there i_ de_e exhaust ga_ ge_lerated by

gasi.ll_xle I.lrdiesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen s _llfide, tile e_errl_3 or interrlal terrrdrlals co uld corrode, disablirlg rJormal o_eratiorI, or the ba_ter}" connecting terrrfinals co uld corrode, so that

power w_ll riot tutti on.

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

• Wit]is_me_ater[rH_rr_di_e_cMciurna_id_thercherr_calsdiss_vedir_waterc_u]dscatterinthe_w_ and white _Jarticles co akl ad here to the optical head of tile I_VI) x,-_dad camera/record er, whAch co u]d

cause it to operate _bnor_rJ'_ly,

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

• _lsect_cide e_lter[_lgthe 1)VD video camera/recorder ci.luld d[d_j" the le_ls hi laser pickup l)li.lck, and

irJsttcfJ a case the ])VI] video car_iera/recorder rr_g?Jt not operate rJorrnMl}_TurrJ tile I_VI) video camera/recorder off _rJd cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before ttsirJg ix_secticide.

Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:

• Cleardrlg the ]e_s is not necessary whe_l usi_lg th_s I)V]) video cart ierairecorder i_ltile ttsu_3 way.

• Using 8 ctxI CO lerls clea_ier cotdd cause this I)VI) v_deo camera/recorder to be fatOE;.

Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the I}VD video c_nerairecorder betvceeIi places where the dL_ereIme i[_

temperatures is great - such as erlterirlg a]odge from a sEt slope or go_lg out of a cooled room or vehicle

cor_deItsat [cm (vapor ir_mr warrrled or cooled to water droplets) could occur ori thelens arid/or _tside

the I)V] ) video C_rlerairecord er, [fco_de_)satJor_ occurs, do riot oper_ t_e cover of disc or card ir_sertJor_ l)]ock [f'po_[ble. If corid erisatiorl occtLr's oIithe leris, wt pelt off'with a soft, dry cloth, Everl if the exterriat

surface of I}VI) video C_rlerairecorder ])as dried, coIide.satiori may rema_l irlsid e: _[ttrri tile DVI}

video camera/recorder off"and leave it iIi a dry place for at least 1-2 ?_ours befbre using it agmrl.

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

• 7_tis I)VD video c_rlerairecorder c_m[_ot be used for a lorlg t_me coIiti[_uously as a survei/la[me cameraimot_ttor. If'you use the I)VI ) video c_nerairecorder for a lot_g cot_tkm ous period of time, the

temperature of I)VI) video c_nerairecorder could exceed a/itrfit arid the recordtIigiplayback

operaUon could be slowed dowrl: hi t]tis case, tt_rl it off'arid watt fbr a wh_le befbre us_lg it agmrl.

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESStPC indicator or

CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

• 711eACCESS/PC or CAIU) ACCESS ir]dicator _s lit or

b]irddrlg to sllow that data is being wiLtten to disc or card, or

beirlg read from Jr, At t]tis Ume, do _*ot do arly of'the

following, so as rJot to damage the data:

- Remove batter),

- I)iscozmect AC adapterich_'ger

- PMg or t_plug PC cormeccior_ cable

- I{errlOVedisc or card

- Subject DVI) video camera/recorder to severe vihratior_s

or bnpact.

- Vtole[*fly open or dose the _,CI} monitor

Ifyou turn the I)VI) video camera/recorder ott"wh_le the ACCESS/PC or CAI_d) ACCESS i[*dicator is

lit or blinkJ_g, furl* tt o[*agai[* with the disc or card load ed ir_it: Repair of'the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 165).

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:

• 711e coat _lg of"case could peel o_" or the case stLfface could deteriorate,

• _Vherl tts_lg a chemica_ dearlk_g cloth, fbllow the tztstruct_o_*s,

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

• _or optiolla._ accessories, o}_serve t_]e (:autti.l_ksarid fb/low tIistrttctJon t_iallttals attac]led.

CARD

Cautions When Storing

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

• Tl-letet_iperatuJreinside a closedvehicle or t_uIlk carll_)ecorneve_3_?l_ghin a hot season, Ifyou M_:qethe

])V] ) video ca:hera/recorder in such a place, it could _z]_ ft_lction or the case co uld be d a:naged. AJso, dO riot expose tile I}Vl] ",'idea carrlerafiyeci.ll_d er to d_ct S LIIILI_]i or place it near a ?]eater.

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

• _)ustente_1ngt_e])V])v_de_ca_nera/rec_rderc_L_ldca_Lse_n_fU:i_ct_orIs.]_t_ehur_I_d_tyTsh_g_t]_e lens could be t_iold:;, &lid t_]e DV]) video camera/recorder could become irioperable, I_is

recomt_iended thatt you put tile I}VI} video camera/recorder with desiccator Lna box when stor Lngit

Jr]a closet, etc.

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

or intense vibrations:

• Th_s could caLIse 3naJSu2ictior3s.

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

• I,e_virlg the battery att_clied or storirlg it at ILightet_iperature cotdd s]iorteri its Life,

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

• AlwaysJrJakeatrTalrecordingbeff.lredo_nga{._ua_ recordirlgtot_iakesuz'ethatrecordirlgTsnonn_.The data t]mt ?lave riot beeri stored normally because of'a d elect _xithe I)V] ) video camera/recorder cannot

be restored.

It is recorr_rlerided t]mt yott use I)_¢1)-PdkM disc fmtTi w?ltch recorded coriterits carl be deleted if.ittrial

recordirig.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:

• Th_sI]VI] video camera/recorder is desigrled and produced for Ilorrle_Usereco_Jirig and playback,

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

_21[t;_.c_(_aF]_]_tC_n_e_sate_)_J_tyda_I_a_cau_edW_e_Fec_d_F]g_nader]_r_n_L_y_recorded

contents canriot be played back because of a defect irI the ])V_) video co, flora/recorder, d*sc or card.

Also, Hitac?_ carmot be responsible for)tour recorded video arid audio.

• [fy_u_rath_z*_pai_Jr_akeaJr_stake_henhand]ir_gthisDVDv_de_amera/re_or_er_disc_car_etc_ tile recorded contents rrmybe lost. We cannot be responsible for cornpeztsatJon for d_rlatge due to loss

of recorded contents.

• Data recorded on the disc or card Jrit]_s ])V]) video carneraireco_Jer usJrig other digJtal/arialog media i.lrde'€ice.sare protected by t2_ecopyrtght act_ld c_l_li.ltbe use(] w[t]loLIt penrlissJori of the

o',_,_lero5 co_yright, except for personal e_ljoyment. Be aware that recordirig is restricted if.itso_rle demonstratioris, perff._mnantes and exldbJttons, even tbr personal ertjoymerit,

Read This First

To guido .v_u, wo \,_ il_ciudod f_llowing six cl_uptors.

• _le sectionor_"Setups_explains_ow tosetap

_he DVI) video canerairecorde_batter_,arid

set_hedateitTme,

• The _ec_[onOrl"¸BasicTechniques"ex_plaTr_9_e

basico per_io_ oft_TsI)VI)videocamera/

recorder-recordi_gofmovie_,_ti]]image_, externalinp_, aridplaybackofrecorded

inlage_.

• The sectio_mn"Advaxmed Techniques%xpl_rlS

saitTrlg_o_lt?_sI)VI)videocamera/recorder_r more a(|v_icedUsage,

• The se_io_Jon "DiscNavJg_orl" explains

ed_i_g wit_ Dk_cNavigations:Rear tot_Ts sectionwhen ih_m]i_rlgI)VI)-I_discarid

i_i_b_ing DVD-RAM dh_c.

• The_ectiono_J"Connecti_JgtoPC"e_lain_the

COrlter_sofprovidedCD-I_OM aridhow to i_ tilesofl-wareincluded,

• "SubsidiaL__Ifforrrmtio_"i_m]_desar_

i_t_d_ctTorlm productssoldseparately,proper cleani_g,arid_ro_b]eshoothN.

WKh fcd_ I)VI) vkk_o camerai_._ ord_._ryou c_m,Aew _1_ pit,urn )_ing _¢oz_led or |he pla)back picture wh_|l_r on |h_ I ,CI) tn_ni|or or inth_ vi_ai_n Op_lg or cl_Lrlg Ih_ 1,CI) in_riitor _itcl_s tl_ pict_l_

to appear on |1_ I,CI) tno_tor or in |h_ vi_v.41nd_ rl_leibllov_ir Ig tl'zctdt+z_crtbl'z_|h_ op_r_ati_n assutnirig Iba t

L_l_ vi_wli_d_r L_ tls_d as _ tii_fJor _norli_or d_vi_,

Wo want this manual to bc as hotpfu! as possible, so it ir_ciud(!s two easy w_+ysto find thc i¢fformatien

• 7_,.quick _dex fSr the i_lfi.lrt_iai_on you use most ofter_ (Ili_s page').

• A det_gded table of contents dir_ctJrlg yott to specLtlc i_fbr rtiaiiori quickly isee page ]3-15),

Got to kr_ow your DVD video oamcr_dr_t,_rdcr by usi_g this manual, a_d _ot to knew HitachL We

appreciate your busi_oss.

Quick Index

Avail_bl_ Discs ................................................. 25

R_ootding Movie .............................................. 49

Playirlg Baok .................................................... 58

Connecting to a TV .......................................... 77

Funo.lions Awailabid with Disc Navigation..,.... 109

Conr_ccling to PC ........................................... 140

About This Manual

/)Displays in this manual

Onderstarld that the displays are dLfferent fri.lJrlI_loseyou will act_lally see kl the viewfirider or orl tile l,Cl) screerJ,

/)Notation of cancel button

]_f'e_ I_]estop/_aII_el battorl to stop VOUroperaiioli ]nidway, or return t]l_ m_rla s(:r_rl to t]l_ pr_edLrlg o_le. l_e expression "pres_ I_le • button" will be used kl this text,

So_ e f'u_ctior s of'tl _s])VII video cart era] recorder are uravailable wit] d_scor card used. Refer to t]e

elBB, _ and mmm marks beside headings

marks atc_g?_Iabove each furmtior_to ktentif), whether the d_sc or card is corrlpatible with I_efurictkm. Refer to these marks arid iderit_fy the fuxmtiorisaid operation to rrlatchthe disc or card you use,

/)Illustrations in this manual

AII_Iou gh the external appearatices of I)Z-MV550A _rld I)Z-NDC580A are different, the method of operating hotel models _sidentTcal,

The _lustratiorJs of DZ-MV580A are _sed for tile explarJation in rids text,

Introduction

/I)You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58)

U_l]ike tape devices, you do _ot need to search for the recording start pos[tio{_ or locate the beg_nxfi{_g of b]arlk port_orl.

You car_ stop playback and irr_nediately start recordir_g: New record_rlg w_ll r_ot overwrite ar_y prev_clusly recorded data,

J_Rec_rde_sce_es -_J

ell

Ifyc_ stoppl_y_¢k midv_y _nd_ar_recoK_i_, ¢t_erwritewill_ot_r.

/)You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (P.107)

YOLIdo _iot _it_d to r_wi_]d, _1_ili1_rt_co_J_rs _l_i{igta_, YOgiCarl st_]t_ct ar_y sce_e you want arl_ immediately p_ay it back (us_r]g I_isc Navigat _i.mf_lrl_o_O.

/)You can easily print without PC (P,120)

Use I)PO_ to set the photos to be printed and the profit_umber amo_g the photos recorded o_ SD memory c_d I.lrMu_tiMediaCard: Th_s is _lsef_llwhen pr Jx_tirlgphotos or_a prJx_terco_fbrrr_rlg to SI)

{netxiory c*_'dor When askk_g a photo lab to prirlt them,

/)Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (P.126)

YOLI_ali d_l_t_ t_rl_l_ct_ssi_j _(_l_S, rrli.lve i_rly _c_iies, _t_,, and create yotlr orJg_lal _rlovie work _£_l_y

BofOro _diting

Aftor cyditing

• You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (P,86)

Osirlg th_s DVI) video camera/recorder, you _l collect scer_es of you_" child, for ext_nple, on play

list of Disc Navigatk_n furlction arid create az_ or_girl_ mov'Le: Then sb rlp]y pl_¢ back the play List

arid dub tt on VCR. It Ts_so easy to make arly r]tur]ber of ider]Ucal tapes.

Up to now, yoLi had io repe_edly pn_ss buttons

With E_,_D,yOL=Ca=_simply play I_ackibis _JD video

c_ml_ta,_re_er, @ild press the m,_rd butter= or=

VCR.

-k

eCreate original DVDs on PC (P.152)

Yot_ carl Use a ])VI_ disc to create _rl ot_girlal

D'VD, using the provided software CD_ROM, The created ])VD disc c_I be pl_;ed back on DVI]

player, ])VI_]_OM dL_LVe,etC.

Original DVD bei=_g Plgybgckof @¢D crealed

Table of Contents

Important IrTforrnation........................................ 2

For Your Salary ................................................. 2

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 4

Cautions Whan Using ........................................ O

Cautions Whan Storing ...................................... 8

Sug,_cstions and Rastrictions ............................. 9

Road This First ................................................. 18

About This Manual ........................................... 48

Introducliorl ...................................................... 11

Tablo of Corrtont_ ............................................. 13

Chocking Providod A_essarics ....................... 16

Namcs of Ports ................................................ 17

Try to 14acord arid Play Back using Disc

(Vidao arid Photo) .......................................... 21

Try to 14acord and Play Back using Card

(Photo) ........................................................... 23

Discs and Cords ............................................... 25

AVAILABLE i31SCS.............................................25

INFORMATIONON DVE_RDISC.......................26

EXAMPLESOF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE

USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER:....................................26

HANi3LINGDISCS ..............................................27

AVAILABLE GARBS............................................28

8tarago Capacity on Disc or Card .................... 28

REGORDABLETIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) .........29

RECORDABLESTILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC.... 29

RECORDABLESTILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD...30

SIZE P6NDQUALITY OF PHOTOS......................30

Setups

Sa_irTg Up tho DVD Vidao Camar_

14aoordor ........................................................ 31

HOLDING ]_V]_VIDEO CAMEl#Jr

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

ATTACHING SHOULDER STI4AP ...................... 32

ATTACHING LENS P._°_,P..................................... 32

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 33

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 33

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

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

VIEWING iMAGE ON LOB MONITOR

SCREEN ........................................................... 35

CLOSING LOB MONITOR .................................. 36

SETTING DATE P6NDTiME ................................ 37

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE

AND TIME ......................................................... 38

Setting Up tho Battory ...................................... 38

CHARGING BATTERY ........................................ 39

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CP,I'_ERNRECORDER ..................................... 40

REMOVING BATTERY ........................................ 40

BA Iq'ERY RE_,_INING LEVEL IND[CATOR.. 11_42

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 42

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

WITH AC ADAPTEI_tCHARGER ...................... 43

Insorting arid Romoving Disc .......................... 44

INSERTING DISC ................................................44

REMOVING i31SC................................................ 46

Insarting and 14amoving Card .......................... 47

Basic Techniques

Basic Handlirlg of DVD Vidao Camar, d

14auardar ....................................................... 48

TURNING OV]] VIDEO CAMEI_,%'

RECORDER ON AND OFF .............................. 48

I_acording Movie ............................................. 49

I_acording Stills ............................................... 58

Campansating for Backlight ............................ 51

Orl-Scraan IrifarTna[iorl .................................... 52

INFORMATION DISPLAY DUR[NG

RECORDING .................................................... 52

Zooming .......................................................... 56

MACRO RECORDING ........................................ 57

RECORDING SUB,IECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT....... 57

Playing Back .................................................... 58

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

PLAYI:V_,CK FROM START OF DiSC OR

Ci_D ................................................................ 59

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................... 59

FRAME ADVANCEiEI4!@_E BALl'SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 59

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .............................. 60

PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 60

_IUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........6"1

On-Scraan Irffarfna0on Display ....................... 62

INFORMATION DISPLAY DUR[NG

PLAYBACK ....................................................... 62

Ch¢_kfflg Flaw of Quick Mada ......................... 63

_amera Fu#ctbns

FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E WHEN RECORDING

MOVIE: ............................................................. 64

FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (DISC): ................................................ 65

FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (C_D): ............................................... 66

DiSC Na'_a_on Fun_t!uns

FLOW OF QUICK MODE

(WITH 13Vi344AM DISCI: .................................. 68

FLOW OF QUICK MOi3E

(WITH i3Vi3-R DISC): ....................................... 69

FLOW OF QUICK MODE _[TH CARE)): ........... 70

Manually Focusing Subjact .............................. 71

FOCUSING DURING RECORE)ING ................... 71

Adjusting Brfghtnass of Imago to ba rocardad

{Exposuro) ..................................................... 73

U81rtg Full Auto FurlGtion .................................. 74

Sa[tirlg V]daa Flash (for DZ-MV580A) ............. 75

USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ................... 76

Viawirtg art TV SGroan ..................................... 77

CONNECTING TO A q_J ..................................... 77

VIEWING ON q%tSCREEN ................................. 78

Playbac.k On DVD V]daa Racordar/Piayar ....... 79

PLAYING BACK ]]V]]-I_"J_ E)]SC ....................... 79

PLAYING BACK ]]V]]-R E)]SC ............................ 50

Rornoving and Raplac[ng frorni]n Round DVD

Holdar ............................................................ 81

HOW TO REIV_OVE 1318C.................................... 51

REPLACING E)ISC IN ROUNE) DVI3 HOLDER... 52

WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUNE) DVD HOLDER

CablES OFF .................................................... 52

DISC CLFJ'\NING ................................................. 52

Rocarding (Dubbing} Irnagas ........................... 83

RECORDING (E);JBBING) IMAGES FROI_

OTHER VIDEO i3EVlCE ................................... 53

RECORDING (E);JBBING) IMAGES FROI_

OTHER VIDEO CAME FLAS.............................. 55

RECORDING (E);JBBING) IMAGES ON

OTHER VIDEO i3EVlCES ................................ 56

Advanced Techniques

Chackirtg Flow of Normal Display Moda .......... 87

Camera F_.ln¢tion8

Setting Up Camar4 FuncLions .......................... 90

SELECTING SHOOTING MOi3E TO _.TCH

THE SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAM Ab MOi3E) .............. £_J

ADJUSTING COLOR IWHITE BALANCE) .......... 91

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE

STABILIZER (EIS) ............................................ 93

REDUCING WINI3 NOISE DURING

RECORE)ING (M[C.FILTERI ............................ 93

SETTING TO WiDE TV SCREEN MODE

(15:9 MOI3E) ..................................................... g4

Satting Up 14a(;ord Functions ........................... 96

8W[TCHING MOVIE QUAL[TY

I_VIBEO MODE) ................................................ 95

8W[TCHING QUALITY OF ST[LL IMAGE

(QUALITY) ........................................................ 97

RECEIV[NG iMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

([NP;JT SOURCE) ............................................ 95

SWITCHING EXTERNAl [NP;JT RECORDING

METHOD [PHOTO INPL{T) .............................. 98

SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 99

SETTING ON-SCREEN E)ISPLAY OUTPUT

ON OR OFF (OSE) OUTP;JT} ......................... " O0

LCD Satup ..................................................... 101

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(BRIGHTNESS) .............................................. ".01

SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCI3

SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL) ............................ 101

htiUal 8attirtg8 ................................................ 102

SWITCHING OPERATING SO;JNO ON OR

OFF (BEEP) .................................................... ".07

TURNING E)VE)VIDEO CAMEI_L*%'NECORE)ER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY [POWER SAVE)...... ".07

TURNING RECORE) LEO ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED) .............................................. " 03

CHANGING DISPLAY LI'_IGUAGE

(LANGUAGE} ................................................. " 03

RESETTfNG MENU SETTfNG8 TO

i3EFAULTS [RESET) ...................................... ".04

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation .................................... 105

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION .................................................. ".05

PLAYING SACK FROM DISC NAV[GATION

SCREEN ......................................................... "07

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES .................... 108

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER .................................................... " 08

F;J NOTIONS AVA[/Z\BLE WITH i31SC

NAVIGATION .................................................. ".09

;JNDERSTANi31NG FLOW OF 13180

NAVIGATION MENU ...................................... ".10

Scoria ............................................................. 111

i3ELETiNG SCENES (DELETE) ........................ ".11

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EDIT -THUMBNA[L} ..................................... ".13

PLAYING E_CK BY SKIPP[NG SCENES

(EDIT - SKIP) .................................................. ".14

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

(EDIT - MOVE) ............................................... " 14

131RECTfNG SCENES EFFECTIVELY

(EDIT - FADE) ................................................ " 15

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

(EDIT - COMBINE} ......................................... " 15

]31V[B]NG MOVIE8 (EDIT - E)[VIDE} ................. 117

COPYING ST]LLS ON E)VI_RAM D[SC TO

CARE) (COPY) ................................................ ".15

LOCKING SCENES ON C;_D (LOCK) ............ ".19

E)ESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED

(DPOF) ........................................................... ".20

SELECT[NG SCENES US[NG MENU SCREEN

(SELECT) ....................................................... ".21

131SPLAYING INFORMAT[ON USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL) ......................................... " 22

Pnogram ......................................................... 123

WHAT IS "PROGRAM'? .................................... " 23

SWITCHING TO THL{MB_IL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC E)ATE ISWITCH} ........................... " 23

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY_ ................ " 24

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM [TITLE)...... "24

Play List ......................................................... 126

WHAT IS "PLAY LIST'? ..................................... ".25

CREATING NEW PLAY LfST (CREATE} .......... ".26

SWITCHING TO ]31SPLAY OF EACH PLAY

LiST (SWITCH) ............................................... ".27

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAYI .............. ".27

ADDINGSCENESTOPLAYLiST

(EDITINGFLAYLIST)....................................123

DELETINGSCENE8FRO[NPLAYLIST

(EDITINGPLAY LISq_ .................................... 129

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LISq_ .................... 129

DELETING SCENE8 USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LISq_ .................... 130

SELECTING SCENE8 USING SUBMENU

FOR EDITING [EDITING PLAY LIST) ............ 130

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES [HOVE) ... f131

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST Iq]TLE)....... 132

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) ..................... 13P

GoTo ............................................................. 133

TOF_ [END) ........................................................ 133

Disc or Card Manegemont ............................. 134

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON

DISC OR CARD (CAI_ACF'q ........................ 134

F_ROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

(PROTECT DISC) ........................................... 134

INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD

(FORMAT DISC. FORh,_AT CARD) ................ 135

UI_DATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF

DVD4L,°_M DISC

(UPDATE CONTROL [NFO.} .......................... 136

FINPJLIZING DVD-R DISC [FINALIZE DISC).... 137

Others ............................................................ 138

DISPLAYING MOVIE8 OR STILLS

iNDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 138

F_LAYING BACK SCENES REF_EATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAYI ............................................. 138

SLIDE 8HOW [CONTINUOUS F_LAYEV_,CKOF

STILLS) ........................................................... 139

Subsidiary Information

Introductiorl to Optional Accessories ............. 157

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 157

F_OWER SUPPLY .............................................. 157

INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAI_TER ......... 157

Cleaning ........................................................ 158

Changinq Setting of Dernenstratien .............. 159

Terminel_.]y ................................................... 160

No DVD Video CarnoratRecorder Operation -

Check the Following: .................................. 163

Trouble Messages ......................................... 165

Troubleshooting ............................................. 172

System Resot ................................................ 181

Major SpccificatJens ...................................... 182

TO Order in the United States........................ 184

TO Order in the Canada ................................. 184

Index .............................................................. 185

Be sure to reed the following before oponing

the packago of CD-ROM ............................ 187

Connecting to PC

file FOllOWING ARE AVA[ LADLE WHEN

CONNECTING TO PC .................................... 140

Corlterlts erl Provided CD-ROM ..................... 142

Installing 8eftware .......................................... 144

DISPLAYING iNSTALLER SCREEN ................. 144

INSTALLING USB DRIVER ............................... 145

INSTALLING UDF DRIVER

(DVD_RAM DRIVER) ...................................... 146

INSTALLING DVl_Movie/dbumSE ................... 148

INSTALLING _,@]DVD........................................ 150

Croeting DVD Vidoe on PC from DVD-RAM

DIsc Recorded on DVD Video Oarnorai

14e_.,'order ...................................................... 152

Urflnstalling Software ..................................... 154

UNINSTALLiNG USB DRIVER .......................... 154

DELET[NG OTHER APPLfCAT[ONS ................ 155

CautrerlsWhen Using DVDVideo Carrler',d

14e_.,'order by Connecting It to PC ................. 156

Checking Provided Accessories

Mak(! sure that you ha_,_ ull the followin_ ucce,_ofics inpack_ge:

3at_r_ (modsl DZ_BP14S): :_3i-._JOL= p _,_ r _Jppy "o_th!_ E_JD _ide_

_tn_l'_V'e_rd_=_ Cha'_e it b_rJ_ JSe

=Y#,v_r (;abl_: _rne_t bet_en household AC oLit_ _Jnd

_C _a_/charg_r.

_.Vl8 input/output _abls: Js_ w_en viewing _e _ _ture "_l_l _<

_itlgle_ided 8 (;m DV[_RAM dis_ {in

• ound DVD Holder):

AC ad_ptsrlcharger {mod_l DZ-AC$1):

_._ to _ tll_= [_,tD _d_o _l_l_ "_J i_c_rd_r _Ol_l AC outl_ or L_l_'_e bs_

Infrared remote co_rol

11odel DZ-RM3W):

_hould_r str_p:

S_tw_m CD-ROM:

video .%'ll-ie'_recol_r _ P_

DC pow_ cord:

_,_=n pc_l'ir 9 _e CVC video _'_'n_r_ _'_e __1-_ hc_sehold AC outle L L_= _'ti_

Lithklm b_ter_ (mod_l C R2_25): TOp_'w_ th_ "emote _t'ol

WARNING: Ke_p

a pl_y_i_ar in_m_i_ly _or

PC _onn_;tion _._ble: Use _is _31_ '_11_n _nn_J th_ --_--)

vi."eo c_Jl%=raP_rd_r _o FC.

Note:

The pr_ide0 singleside0 DVI_RAM di_¢ is not _el_erally avai[able in shop_: When purchasing a 0i_¢, order a 6Gv

minute dou ble_i_ed disc (2._GB, i_ RoLind DVD Holder}. ec_.M_xe[I DV_-RAM Cam€order Di_¢ 2._GB _ou_d Hel_er Type (item #567_20}

Names of Parts

5 6 7 8

9 10

2 3

I Infrared receiver (P. 34)

When the remote controlis used Io oIJeraIe 1he

I) _¢D video career a/reci.lrd er, t3tis receiver ,,=_iL1

receive tdle infrared sign_,

2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 32)

3 Recording indicator (P. 103)

TEe red _nd_cator wEI Eght duri{_g recording.

4 Stereo microphone (P. 76)

5 Optical 18x zoom lens (DZ-MV550A)

Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ*MV580A) (P, 56)

5 Lene hood (P. 57)

Always rert_ove this ler_s Eood wEeIi tts_r_g generally avai]_ble te]e_cor tvers]i.m or wide_

conversion lens,

7 Zoom lever (P. 56)

Push the ]ever to 1he r side _br te]ephoIo, or to the W s_de for ¢_,ide-angle,

(lasidethe coverl

11 12

(Bottom)

8 Accessory eh_>a

Only for DZ-MV580A: _[he o;_tiona_ video flash, etc, ca_l be attached ?_ere. (See their_stm ctior_ rr_nu al of d e:vice to be

attached fbr details,)

9 External microphone jsek (P. 76)

10 AV inpuffoutput jack (R 77, 83)

11 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)

(P. 35)

12 QUICK MODE switch (R 63)

lo switc]l tile ffle_ittdisplay on screen beWeeeIi Advanced mode arid Quick mode,

13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40)

_[he HA]_ERY EJEcrswitch is located or_the bi.lItom i.lf rids DVII video c_neraireci.lrd er:

S/Jde it wher_ reJnoving t_Jebaiter):

Althoag?_ the ex'terrml appearazmes of DZ-

MV550A arid DZ-MV580A are different, the

Jrlethod of oIJeratmg both r_mdels is iderltJcal,

I)Z-NW580A L12ustrations are used _IItiffs

JrJarJual,

14 15 16 17 1B 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26

14 Viewfinder(_ 34)

15 Diopter control (P. 34)

To adjust the foct_ of image a£;peanrlg i:l 1he

vJewf_xlder. _l_u]l out the v[ewY_lder.)

16 ACCESSfPC indicator {R 8, 49, 50)

Wi]l bl_ or lig_ltwheIi the d_c _l I)VI ) video

g_merair_corder is agce_st_d(v_,_Jt_or _ad J5 executed) or the I:WI) v_deo camera/recorder is cor]_iec_ed to PC.

17 DISC EJECT button (P. 44)

I_F_S5dowu arid rt_]t__st_this b uttI.lrl to o|_eu t_l_ d_sc guide,

18 Disc insertion block |P. 44)

19 CARD ACCESS indicator (R 8, 50)

20 Card insertion block (P. 47}

21 Battery attachment platform (R 40)

22 Record button (REC) (R 49)

23 Power _witch (P. 48, 4_, 50}

24 LOCK switch (R 50)

It is recotxlmerlded that you set the _,OCK

switch to _b" (to the left) to prexe_lt the £;ower

switch irI the "_ V]I)EO" posJtioIi from

accid er]talty ]novirlg to "L_ PHOTO ".

25 Speaker (P, 58)

26 Hand strap (P. 31}

27 2B 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37 3B 39

27 FULL AUTO button (P.74)

To switchtileI)VI)v_deo camera/recorderto t_l automatic.

2B FOCUS button (P. 71)

To switch be_veen mariu_ tbctLS _KI auto- tbcas.

29 EXPOSURE button (P. 73)

Press tiffs bu_orl to adjust t_le exposu _,

30 BLC (bauklight compensation) button

(P.51)

Press tilts bu_torl wherl subject is being lighted

YFOt_I r_aF,

31 DISC NAVIGATION but&on (P.105)

32 SELECT but&on (R 108)

33 MENU button (P. 37, 88, 111)

Press t3JJsbutton to displaythe menu for se_t Lng caJrlera f_rl_tl.msand Disc NavJgat_orl.

34 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 62)

PressI_ITSbLIttoIItO displ;_y t_ledetai]s of image

being p]ayed back or camera settir_g status, or sw_tch the display off.

35 Volume control but&ons (VOL)! (_ _ buttons

(P. 5B, 71, 73)

To adjLIst the vo_Llme of sound from speaker,

36 RESET button (P. 181)

qoreset aHsettirlgs to defaLllts istat us when the OVI] video camera/recorder was sldpped

from the facto_¢}

37 PC connection terminal (TO PC)

38 Joystick (E 37, 5B, BT, Bg)

%;%.

Move the _ovst [ck to select a scerJe or {{I_IIU

_tern, and ther; pre_ tim cerier (_/1[1 to play back tile scene, pause Jr, or desig-r_ate arioptJOrl

of the merlu,

39 Steplcancel button (P. 10, 58, 105)

lo erld pLayback or c_{iceI settirlg ofmeI_Ll.

4O 41

HITACHI

DZ_3_J

40 REC button {P. 49, 50}

41 DIGITAL ZOOM button (R 56)

42 Reverse skip button {R 60)

43 Reverse suarsh button {P. 59)

44 DISC NAVIGATION button {P. 105}

45 MENU button (P. 37, 90, 112)

48 49

II D$_LAy

46 ZOOM T button (P. 56}

47 ZOOM W button (P. 56)

48 Forward search button (P. 59)

49 Playlpause button (R 5O}

50 Forward skip button (R 60)

51 DISPLAY button (R 62)

52 Stop button (P. 10, 58, 107)

53 DELETE button (R 111)

54 SELECT button (P. 108)

* _l_ buttons or_ re]note coIitro] w_ll fuxlctio_] the sa]ne as t]lose o_] I)VI) v_deo c_nerair_:order,

Con*_ect a power supply (P 43)

Power_b[e

ACadapter/cha=ger

3 Start recordirlg _1_,49). (])Operl tile I +CI) txIo_Iitor [I_,35).

@Wli[le holdir_g tile gray switch at the center _f

power switch, set tile switch to _VlI)EO"or

"L_ PHOTO". ("i VII )l_O" orl]y fbr I)V])-I;I

dTsc)

Qi_ress tile I_C but_or_,

i_ecordklg w_ll start.

I_re_klg tile I_EC butto)i agakl will stop

recordirlg (i_ VIDEO),

I_re_LTIg RF,C will erlable you to record _rle

p_loto _ PHOTO).

@.@

Not_:

• When using an ul_forma_ disc, thrm_t (initialize) it on ins I_#D video ¢amera!nec_r_er,

If _ _thrm_tled disc is inserted i_te this DVD vitJeo camo_recorder, a m_age will appear: Format the disc

following the il_a'_c_io_s o_ screen (F_ ¢5, 1_5). I_i_a[izil_ t_ DVD_I4J_M _i_c win _ra_e _11t_e rec_rd_ c_l_l_ts: _ke s_r_ the con_nis e_ tJisc are i_o_va[_al_lo I_re i_iUa[izi_g the _i_c.

• _e_ _ck 1 o_ P_f163if r_c_rdi_ is _ot possil_le with _ VIDEO".

• _e_ _ck _ o_ P_f163if r_c_rdi_ is _ot possil_le with _LJ PI_OTO".

4,,tew _,e playback of recorded coriterlt orl I,CI) txIorIitor screen (E 3_1,

(])After recordirlg Tstlrlished, press the k/ll

button. Tile recorded scene wil] he played back,

@Press tile • b utti.lx_to stop playback.

AC adapted¢har_er

Discs and Cards

The tollow#_g tubtc lists tht_ stor,_[_t_ media {discs arid curds) that cal_ b_ used on this DVD video camer,_l

r_rd(_r und th_ fur_ctiot_s WtliGh arc _R_itabJO V#tth ff_OIt_:

_sco_ling tre/]e ,'. .', Recording still :. x :. Deleting recorde_ image :. x :. EditirTg on ihis DVD vi_eo

_amer_Jrecorder

Playback on EPCDplayer x*_ :*2 x

Playback on EP#D video ..'3 . _2 x*4 "scordsr

"1: Can be #layed back on DVD ptaye_ with the _ mark. *2: Mu_t ba finalized (see _letra_otogy_ H _#/4 on _ DVD video camam_mcorder before DVD I _d_s¢canbe played

beck ¢mDVD p;aye rot DVD _d_o recorder (s9_ page _3/). May not be l_#zyabt_on so_ DVD ptaye_ ot DVD _d_o t_cord_FJ.

*3: C#mnot be 91#zyedback on a DVD video recorder t_at doe_ not ¢onfo_n to 8 cm DVD ICAM di._¢. *4: t hare #zreDVD _ideo fscord_ _ha_are ¢_rapa_ibta w_ _D t_;_t_;ory card o¢ Mu_iMediaO#zrd.

AVAILABLE DISCS

• X "=

.',: F_nC'dons available; _: Not available

I_'D-RAM Ver. 2._ (8 crh)

IIVD-R

for Genered Vet. 2.0 (8 crr)]

This ])VII video ca_rlerairecorder t_ses 8 c_rl I)V] )_ ]_XM discs and 8 ct_i ])VI]-_ discs for camcorder

])_scs removed from _ou_]d I]V]) Holder cat,not be used ozl this ])V] ) video camera/record er: Use

them only i_]the holder, ])o _lI.lt_lse_t a bare disc removed #orrl the _]_]der irtto the ])VII video

cameraireco_Jer; It will _ot be removable.

Note:

• It is reCOllmeric_ed that yell use Hitachi M_II discs, si_c_ their col_p_ility with this @4[3 video camera!

reco_Jer ha_ beerl r._r_rmed. IJsirlg a disc ether that_ those made by Hitachi Maxell may not a[Ioz¢ foe _D

vitJeecamersirecoider fo deli'o.erop_mL_mpedomlailce.

RAM

R A M_.7

R4.7

• The Round I_JD Holder ca r._ot be used on the fol[owin I_JD v[deo ¢amer'e]reo_rder$:

DZ_MV100A DZ_MV230N_00A

DZ_MV270A Other EtCDvideo career"¢irecorders that u_e $qLtare type adapters.

• See page 26 for information on DVD_R disc.

In Roun_ EPCD

Hol_er

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC

You cminot record a still oil I)_ )- R d_sc, or delete

a_y recorded i_iages or data. For opt _r_ItLr_IreCO_g Orl] )VD-I_ dL_c,th_sI_VI)

video c_r_erairecorder writes cor_t_'old_a to the disk _l order to autorn_tic_31y make a_ust_I_ltS

wher_ it Lsi_Is_d _TIdejected _.CCOr_IpaT_yi_Ig recorders. If the disc has rio area _o be wr_en _r

adjust_ieI_, recordirig rrl_y not be poss_le, _o

l_ver_ this, do riot ir_sertor e_e_ a _)'VI_-R disk

aCCOr_IpaT_yhIg_co_ir_g rrlO_ t_larl 100 t_r_s,

OFinalizing DVD-R disc

Bell.ire u s_ig the 8 cm I_VI)_I_ disc [_ovided orlthis ])VII video c_r_lerai_corder orl a I]VI] _layer or

])VII video recorder that is cot_ipatible with 8 cm

])VI]-R disc, tile disc mast be_)altzed o:_this DVI] video cameraireco_et, Pot_e _)_]_Jtlg

procedt_re of 8 cm I)V])_Rdisc, refer to '_ _xralL_Jrig ])Vl_Rl_isc (firl_Lizedis_) ° _1_13T),

Note:

• When using an _n_orm_l_ E_}I_I_ _Jisc,i_i$ nec_,s_ry to Iom_at i_on this I_#D video camer_necorder (see

I_ge ¢5).

• DO _oi ]t_sert _ 13VD_l__isc reco_Jed on this DVD vi_eo

_mer_ireco_Je_ _ut no_f'_alize_J, ]_to _ recordab]e _Jevice,_Lic.J_a_ _ DVD video reorder: Th_ reco_ed _Jai_nlay _ danla_ed.

• 13VD_l_dis¢_ e_Ji_d at_ _'_a]ize_ ot_ PC o__hos_

f'_alize_ ot_ _t_o_he_DVD video recorder nlay _o_be

pl_yal_leon this DVDvitJeoc_memireco_Je_, _epen_in_ o_ the _ii]_l so,ware Lise_Jor reco_Je_Js_ius o_DVD_

R disc.

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

I)V])_I_uM (2.6 GB) _._r. 1.0 • I]VI)-ROM I)V])_R (3,9 GB) _ter, 1,0 • I]VD-Video

I)V])_R(_,TGB) fbrA_lthorix_gVer.2.0 * C])-R I)V])_RW • C])-RW

I)V])+RW ° C])

I)V])÷R * I,])

MO MI)

Floppy disk

])iscs other t]l_l those wit/'] dia_rleter of 8 crti CI)-ROM

Itlotc:

DISC*recorde_or3PC o_E_}D videorecorderm_y not i_epfa_'abfeoa thi*E_¢Dvideocamer_zrecorder:If *o,mes*_ge

_This_i_ c_no_ b_ used :"will_ipp_i_Also,i_]ueth_nli_t_ilswill_Ipp_ar(Fi_l._*ot_p_i_e27),or non11_ilp]_yb_cKwil]

noti_ po*sib[e.

HANDLING DISCS

OUsing discs

DVD-RAM _Id DVD-I;_ discsareverydelicate

recording media. Carefully read the following cautions arJd observe them;

• When using disk on this DVD video camera/

recorder, be sure to keep it in Rotund DVD Holder.

• ANvays use a brarJd new disc when recording

important ma_erML

exposed portkm, arid be careful_hat no dirt adheres to

i He sure rlo_ _o toucfJ _he disc

_tfthere Is dusL stTatch, dh_

on disc or if it is wmped, _he Do not touch following phenomena may occur;

f_layback, or abnormal Block aoiss sound

- Blue thu_nbnail d_sp]a:,, _ (I,'N.I)

- Disc carlrlO_ correct]y be recogn_ed

- Disc canrlo_ be irlitialized

-De]ay bet_veen video and a_dio

Even if"dTsc isrlonn_, t_Je_bove phenoJnena rr_y occasion_ ly occur. _Vtli]e t_JeACCESS/PC

indicator is IJLdo not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD video camera/

record er at extremely high or low teJ npera_uxt_.s, or irJ envk_orlmerlt W_Jere cond ensa_ion is likely

_0 occur,

• When recording irr_ages,

_he DVD video camera/

reGI.lF_ er ]I]_y iD.zoid _[le

port, otis of disc where recording is not possible,

due _o dust, scratc]les, etc,

]t w_ll_auseOII at such a (Ro_ordie9 o_e sc_ee

port_orl and rna_,,protJu¢€rt_[liDle auti.lJ n,_tica_y rts_st_rt lh_tro_noi[$.) recording (1_R_¢).]

Th_s wJll cause recording to be interrupted for several seconds to semera3 minutes, arJd tn_l_tiple

_humbn_Bls will be created by one recording sessiori as showfl above. ]n t_JJscase, _lle reco_able _ime on disc will decrease,

• Be caref_lwhen removklg the disc since the zrJetal of I'elIIOV_ slot of DVI2 video camera/

recorder, and disc itse]L may be ?3or.

OStoring discs

• When stoHrlg disc, ixJse_t it irl Rouxld I)_¢I)

Holder into plastic case.

• l_ecaref_lt_J_t rlocondens_Uo_1occurson disc,

• Do not place disc kffo]lowklg places:

- Direct sunlight for a long time

- _3_ere humtdtty is high or in dusty place

- W'ixtle thel_e is heat from a heater, et_.

Note:

• See page B2 when cleaning the l_tllovs_ Oi$c.

• SOOpag881 for how1_ hanOl8 di$¢ renloved _romRO_m_CJ

DVD Ho[de_

• SO0 pa_1881 _or how_o Setth8 di_._cre_oveO _o_ Round

DVD HoMer or _oihor Oisccorrectly im_Routed DVD Ho[_e_

AVAILABLE CARDS

MUUUUUULk 8D mBTOryCar'J

eHandling card

an6MullMe6aCa_l car beJse6on lhi_,

_ vdeocanler"_

pecoP'JBr

_Common cautions fordisc and card

• It is recommer_ded that you create a backuZ; file

for valuable data on hard disk of PC.

• I)o r;ot do the followk_g, or the data on card may be damaged or lost:

- 12orl_t ret_ove the card or tu_ DVD v;deo

card,era/recorder off duri_g readi_g or writing of data

- I_o _ot use I)VD video camera/recorder in a

place subject to static e]ectr;city or electrica_

%]oise

the desikvlated ones. I[JUUUUUUUL

He Su_ to tLse a l_rarld flew Cardwhe_lrecordi_lgvit_ II

i I)o not use cards other t_ar_

itx_ages. II

1)o not touch the card I[

ten n tTralor allow it to toLIch

metal, Termfna[

• 1)ozlot paste art)_d_ng other

tha_ exclusive label oil label pasti_lg po_iorL

• 1)o not subject card to impact, berld or drop it,

• I)o not disassemble card or modify it.

• 1)o not expose card to water.

• 1)o r_ot use or store card k; the fbllowir_g places:

- Where the tet_perattxe is ?ffgh, such as in

velficle at ]figh temperatures, under bLwnirlg sur_ or r_ear a heater.

- Where humidity is hiL_l, or kl d Llsty place

• _V[']ent_]_erasur_ FJ_ve_tt[oIlsw[tc]i0_]SI_

memory can.t is locked, r;o recordklg, deletior; or edttir;g will be possible on the ca_.t.

_iiiiiiiiiiii

Er88_re _e_io_

swi_

Lod(eO_ta&_s

Note:

• This I_JD vi{te_ Career"Mrec_r_er can play b_ck image

_al_ re_Je_ on other di£ital e._mer_s c_l_formil_£_o

the DCF ([3esi£n r_le for Camera File system) s_n{ta_J. The range of image data p[_ab[e oa 6_is DVD vi_eo

e._mer_,_ec_ _Jer is that with pixels _om BOhorizontal 60 vertical :o 4000 berizol_tal × 3000 verlical.

• DCF is aa il_ta__ta_ image fie fore,at of digital

cameras: Image fle_ c_n be used On all digital devio_ ce_ormin£ to DOE

• Image data e{ti_ed On PC a_d o_r tail_ _pe_ o=image

_al_ nl_y _o_ be visible o_ this DVD video c_mer_ _

r_co_Je_

• The image dat_ reco_Jed on al_other device may _ol be

playable on this DVD vi_eo camer_'_ecercie_

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card

RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)

1"lie record_tble tittle w_ll v_ depend_xlg o_ the video recording qualit3_: See p_tge 9_ for tile settixlg of video recording qLl_.lity,

Movie recordable titx_e on one disc (on s_ngle s_del (wher_ recording or_ly tx_ovies)

KTRA FINE

3TD LPCM *4

Note:

• Audio in XTW\, FIN EOrSTI3 mode is recorded i_nlhe M PEG a_0io I_y_r 2 fonl_, which is lhe oplion slla_n0arcJOfET,}D vitJeosl_d_rth

• I_o movie can be recorded ol__13 memor'/ca_J or MLlltiMo_iaCartJ.

• AllhoLigh the movie q_lity modo ¢a_ 13ocha_ged mitJw3y for re_rdi_gs ol_ ET,JD-RAM ¢Ji_c,it canl_o_13ocha_ged o_ ET,JD-I_ _is¢ Once the mode has been ¢JecitJed.

• If yoLi record in XTRA mode _t high lompor'at_res, the ET,JD video came _!rec_rdor will _el hot _l_¢Jthe maximLim tr_as_r ralo will bo limite_ to approx. 6 Ml_ps.

• If _ _is¢ recordotJ is LISO_at high lomporatLl_, nonl_a[ playback may be vi_os_iblo: _lr_ the ET,JD video camer_ _ recorder off o_ce, wait _til the aml3io_| _em_oral_ _e becomes lower, _¢J the_ o_e K_teit _in.

Approx. 18 rnin "1 Approx. 30 rnin "2

Approx. 60 rnin "3

No rscordin 9 po_sibl8

No _cor_ing possible Approx. 30 rain *2 Approx. 60 rain *3

Approx. 30 rain

VS_, high qu_lily

High qualiLy

Stan_ar_ quality Audio qualiLy priodtized

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC

/I)Number of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999

If the d_c _til] _las free _pace after reci.lrdir_g 999 st_l]_ i.lrl it, t_ovies carl also be recorded Orl it,

RECORDABLE STILLS {PHOTOS) ON CARD

_he rlumber of recordable stills will vary deper_dir_g or_ the recording quldity: See page 97

if.it the settirlg of recordtxlg quality.

ForDZ-MV550A

__ ! !i<i!i_i_Ei%_i¸¸¸_;¸¸¸¸¸!i<i_0_)!!i;!!_i;i¸!i!i;;i_1%)

tl _IB Appr_. 45 16_IB Approx. 100

_ _IB Approx.220 r_ _IB Approx.440 1_81_B Approx.850 _56MB Approx. 1,760 _12MB Approx. 3,520

ForDZ-MV580A

_1_IB Approx.8 16_1B Appr_. 22

_ _IB Appr_. 50 r_ _IB Approx. 100 1_81_B Approx.200 _56MB Approx. 400 _12MB Approx. 800 The n_mbors Ofreco_0_blestills _5ove are o_[yfor

neference)

• Car(l_Ltse5o_ O_her5e_icescan 13eUSe50_ thisCYVD

viS_ r._rT1er3ffi_co_ @r.

• NO movie OrmLtsi¢d_r_areco_o<l o_ _rd ¢_n be check@5, vfova_dOr ho_ ot_this@_I] viSeo _ me rau'

re_r(lo_InaSd[@ot%t_o_ch _ d_tafile_n be5i_pla_._d On this[_dD videocamora/_rde_

• U_e the rem_init_£5i_playlunctio_tocheck the remainingfreespace On disc13_dore_@. _ee '_erif_[_g

Remait_in_Free 8p_ce on DiscorC_ (Capaci[y)"ot_

p,_ge134.

• Some _t[11data reco_o<l o_ this@¢D video camer'¢l re_r(lormay not 5e playableon another5e_ice.

Appr_. 95 _prox 190 Approx.200 _prox 400

Approx.440 _prox 880 Approx.880 _prox 1,750 A_prox. 1,750 _prox 3,520 A_prox.3,520 _prox 7,040 A_prox.7,040 _prox 14,08_2

Approx. 14 _prox 20 Approx.35 _prox 50

Approx.80 _prox 110 Approx. 150 _prox 220 A_prox.320 _prox 440 A_prox.640 _prox 880 A_prox. 1,2_0 _prox 1,750

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS

The ptxel size ofstills (]PEG]that carl be recorded

oil this IIVI] video camera/recorder ksas fbllows:

The fbllowirlg table shows the fde size arid q uld it)" of or_e still Ol_l<C) recorded on card:

ili ii;)i!)!ii¸I;¸;!;!<i¸i;!i;);ii;

=INE A fox. When image

NORM St_mdardquali_y

EGO Approx. When mm_ber of

Pdthough still images are recorded Oil I)_t] )-I_M disc or@ ir] the glNE inode, t)]e qu'_ity mode car]

be chosen whez_ recordfi_g sfil]s Orl card, (E OTI the file size of"a photo recorded or] DV])-I{AM

disc irJ "_ PHOTO" status fs equa_ to or larger

tkmr]that recorded oz_card usfi_g the PiNE qualtPj [n *N PHOTO",

*.]PEG: Jo(nt Photograr_ldc Experts Croup,

_P}_:Gfso_e of the photo image compressio_l

standards. [t _swidely used _rldigitld still cameras

since Ji_gG files can be used or_ordtxmry PC, When this ])_])video cmnerairecorder records ori

])Vll-I_MbI dksc _rl "LJ I)HOTO " status, aJPEG photo will be recorded, along with a photo that

COIIfO!'IIIS tO tile t)V]) video recordirlg (I]Vt)-VI{)

format which is used to be ourdut to TV (see "Terrr_rlolo_¢', I{ 180),Only.]PXG photos

,,,,,ill be recorded OIl $])memory card,

Note:

• NO _[I _t_ be re_rde5 On E_,tD-htd[s¢.

• _it%':ethe fi[e _ize [s restricted in 8[I qttal[ty mode_ whet_ recomin_a _hofos o_ c_r_ _ F_HOTO), the q_ality of

phofos o_ card may 5o [_ferior to those rec_rde5 ot_ [T,_D_l{l'_ disc _ PHOTO).

64 KB

_p:o[BB.. ' priOritized

32 KB stillsis prioriiized

I Islightly inferior)

(q_alily will be

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