Hitachi DZ-MV580E, DZ-MV550E User Manual

DZ-MV580E DZ-MV550E

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DZ-MV550E DZ-MV580E

Instruction manual

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

DVDCAM PC Software Support Center

URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/

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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 feat ure unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off .

WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/ charger have the following caution marks.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television progra ms and films

are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as 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.

WARNING: T o prevent risk of injury or damage to your DVD video camera/recorder and the AC adapter/charger, use only the DZ-BP14S/DZBP14SW battery and DZ-ACS1 AC adapter/ charger.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. 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.

ИНФОРМАЦИЯ

О СЕРТИФИКАЦИИ ПРОДУКЦИИ

ME28

сертифицированы органом по сертификации электрооборудования <<MEHTECT>>

Сертификат соответствия №: POCC JP.ME28.B00613

Сертификат соответствия выдан: 16-ro января 2003 года

Сертификат соответствия действителен до: 16-ro января 2005 года

Модель DZ-ACS1 соответствует требованиям нормативных документов:

Срок службы 7 (семь) лет

УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАРЯДНОЕ (Блок питания) МОДЕЛЬ DZ-ACS1

(Регистрационный номер в Госреестре – POCC RU.0001.11ME28)

Менделеевского ЦСМС

ГОСТ P МЭК 60065-2002, ГОСТ Р 51318.14.1-99

INFORMATION ON PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

AC ADAPTER / BATTERY CHARGER MODEL DZ-ACS1

(Registration number in State Register - POCC RU.0001.11ME28)

Certificate of conformity No.: POCC JP.ME28.B00613 Certificate of conformity issued: The 16th of January 2003 Certificate of conformity valid till: The 16th of January 2005 Model DZ-ACS1 complies with requirements of

normative documents: Life cycle 7 (seven) years

certified by “MENTEST” of Mendeleevsky CSMS

GOST R IEC 60065-2002, GOST R 51318.14.1-99

ИНФОРМАЦИЯ

О СЕРТИФИКАЦИИ ПРОДУКЦИИ

E68

Сертификат соответствия №: POCC JP.АE68.B10147

Сертификат соответствия выдан: 19-го января 2004 года

Сертификат соответствия действителен до: 18-го января 2006 года

Модель DZ-ACS1 соответствует требованиям нормативных документов:

Cрок службы 7 (семь) лет

УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАРЯДНОЕ (Блок питания) МОДЕЛЬ DZ-ACS1

сертифицированы органом по сертификации электрооборудования

(Регистрационный номер в Госреестре – РОСС RU.0001.11АЕ68)

<<КОРПОРАЦИЯ СТАНДАРТ>>

ГОСТ Р МЭК 60065-2002, ГОСТ Р 51318.14.1-99.

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INFORMATION ON PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

AC ADAPTER / BATTERY CHARGER MODEL DZ-ACS1

(Registration number in State Register – POCC RU.0001.11AE68)

Certificate of conformity No.: POCC JP.AE68.B10147 Certificate of conformity issued: The 19th of January 2004 Certificate of conformity valid till: The 18th of January 2006 Model DZ-ACS1 complies with requirements of

normative documents: Life cycle 7 (seven) years

certified by “CORPORATION STANDARD”

GOST R IEC 60065-2002, GOST R 51318.14.1-99.

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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 su re of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operat ing instructions.

5 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded A C outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are fr ayed power cables , damaged or cracked wire insulation and br oken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the co rd and have it 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

INSTALLATION

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 over heating.

These openings must not be blocked or cov ered. 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 shou ld ne ver 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.

8 Attachments — Do not use attachments unless

recommended by the video product manufa cturer as

they may cause hazards.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

9 Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product

near water — for e xample, near a bath tub, wash

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 manufacturer’s instructions, and should

use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

11 An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care . Quick

stops, excessive 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 circui ts. When install ing 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 hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer .

USE

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. Nev er 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 prev ent damage to the video product due to lightning and po w er-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 v oltage or other hazard s. 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 ha v e fallen

into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video product does not oper ate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct

change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

18 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are

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

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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.

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/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 40°C or under 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 usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 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:

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

temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle

- condensation (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 it h a s of t, d ry clo th . Ev en if t he ext er nal 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/r ecorde r to sever e vib rations

or impact.

− Violently open 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 163).

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.

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.

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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/r ecorder cannot be restored. It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording.

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

• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

• Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recor ded

contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or car d. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audi o.

• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder , disc, card, etc.,

the recorded contents may be lost. W e cann ot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded c ontents.

• 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 re stricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

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 T echniques” expla ins the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/ recorder - recor ding of movies, still images and playback of recorded images.

• The section on “Advanced T echniques” explains

settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for more advanced usage.

• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains

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

• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains the

contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the software included.

• “Subsidiary Information” incl ud e s an

introduction to products sold separately , pr oper cleaning, and troubleshooting.

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder . Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The following text describes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device.

We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need:

• A quick index for the information you use most

often (this page).

• A detailed table of contents directing you to

specific information quickly (see page 14-16).

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 ................................................ 27

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

Playing Back.................................................... 61

Connecting to a TV.......................................... 80

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 107

Connecting to PC.......................................... 138

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It is possible to switch the language in the on-scr een display of this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 101).

Microsoft Professional, and Windows Intel IBM Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual company. SD logo is a trademark.

, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000

, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of Internation al Business Machines Corporation.

XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Introduction

●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.52, 61)

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the record ing start pos ition or locate the beginni ng 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.105)

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.118)

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 prin ting pho tos on a prin ter confor min g to SD memory card or when asking a photo lab to print them.

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (P.124)

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

Before editing

After editing

●Y ou 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 c reate 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 simply play back this DVD video camera/recorder, and press the record button on VCR.

●Create original DVDs on PC (P.150)

You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.

Original DVD being created

Playback of DVD

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Cautions When Using........................................ 6

Cautions When Storing......................................9

Suggestions and Restrictions..........................10

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

Introduction...................................................... 12

Table of Contents ............................................14

Checking Provided Accessories ......................17

Names of Parts................................................ 18

About This Manual............... ............................22

Try to Record and Play Back using Disc

(Video and Photo).........................................23

Try to Record and Play Back using Card

(Photo) ..........................................................25

Discs and Cards .............................................. 27

AVAILABLE DISCS.............................................27

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 28

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT

BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER:....................................28

HANDLING DISCS..............................................29

AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 30

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card...................31

RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO).........31

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DISC.... 31

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD...32

SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS ..................... 32

Setups

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/

Recorder .......................................................33

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER..................................................... 33

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP............... .......34

ATTACHING LENS CAP................................... .. 34

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

CONTROL........................................................ 35

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL........................................................ 35

CHANGING LENS COVER FOR

REPLACEMENT............................................... 36

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VIEWFINDER ................................................... 38

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN........................................................... 38

CLOSING LCD MONITOR .................................. 39

SETTING DATE AND TIME .............. ..................40

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE

AND TIME.........................................................41

Setting Up the Battery......................................42

CHARGING BATTERY................... .....................42

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER.....................................43

REMOVING BATTERY........................................43

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR......45

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..................... .....45

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER......................46

Inserting and Removing Disc...........................47

INSERTING DISC................................................47

REMOVING DISC................................................49

Inserting and Removing Card..........................50

Basic Techniques

Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera/

Recorder........................................................51

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER ON AND OFF ..............................51

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

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

Compensating for Backlight.............................54

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

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

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

Zooming...........................................................59

MACRO RECORDING ........................................60

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT.......60

Playing Back....................................................61

PLAYING BACK ... .. ... ............................... ... ... .....61

PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR

CARD................................................................62

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.......................62

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................62

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ......................... .. ... 63

PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................63

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........64

On-Screen Information Display........................65

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

PLAYBACK.......................................................65

Checking Flow of Quick Mode.........................66

Camera Functions

FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING

MOVIE: .............................................................67

FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (DISC):................................................68

FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING

PHOTO (CARD): .............................. ... .. ...........69

Disc Navigation Functions

FLOW OF QUICK MODE

(WITH DVD-RAM DISC):..................................71

FLOW OF QUICK MODE

(WITH DVD-R DISC): .......................................72

FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): ...........73

Manually Focusing Subject..............................74

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING....................74

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure).....................................................76

Using Full Auto Function..................................77

Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580E)...............78

USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE....................79

Viewing on TV Screen......................................80

CONNECTING TO A TV...................................... 80

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN .................................81

Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player........82

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISC.......................82

PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC ............................ 83

Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD

Holder............................................................84

HOW TO REMOVE DISC....................................84

REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER...85 WHEN THE HINGE OF ROUND DVD HOLDER

COMES OFF ....................................................85

DISC CLEANING............................ ... ..................85

Recording (Dubbing) Images ...........................86

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON

OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................86

Advanced Techniques

Checking Flow of Normal 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

SWITCHING TO 16:9 MODE .............................. 94

Setting Up Record Functions ...........................95

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY

(VIDEO MODE) ................................................95

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY)........................................................96

SELF-TIMER .......................................................97

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT

ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)...................... .. ... 98

LCD Setup........................................................99

SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(BRIGHTNESS)................................................99

SETTING COLOR DENSITY OF LCD

SCREEN (COLOR LEVEL) ..............................99

Initial Settings.................................................100

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR

OFF (BEEP) . ...................................................100

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......100

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED)..............................................101

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE)..................................................101

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO

DEFAULTS (RESET)......................................102

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation................................... 103

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION..................................................103

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN.........................................................105

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES ........... ... .. ... .106

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER....................................................106

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION..................................................107

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC

NAVIGATION MENU ......................................108

Scene............................................................ 109

DELETING SCENES (DELETE)....................... .10 9

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EDIT - THUMBNAIL) .....................................111

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EDIT - SKIP)..................................................112

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

(EDIT - MOVE)................................................112

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY

(EDIT - FADE).................................................113

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

(EDIT - COMBINE) .........................................114

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE).................115

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO

CARD (COPY) ................................................116

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ............117

DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED

(DPOF)............................................................118

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT)........................................................119

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL).........................................120

Program......................................................... 121

WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?....................................121

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ...........................121

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ................122

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)......122

Play List......................................................... 124

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.....................................124

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE)..........124

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY

LIST (SWITCH)...............................................125

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)..............125

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................126

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DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST).... ................................ 127

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................127

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................128

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................128

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)... 129

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ......130

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) ....................130

Go To.............................................................131

TOP (END) ........................................................131

Disc or Card Management.............................132

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON

DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ................... .. ... 132

PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING

(PROTECT DISC).............. ... .. ... ..................... 132

INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD

(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................ 133

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF

DVD-RAM DISC

(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......... ... .. ... ........134

FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)....135

Others............................................................136

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY).................. 136

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 136

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF

STILLS)...........................................................137

Connecting to PC

THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN

CONNECTING TO PC.................................... 138

Contents on Provided CD-ROM ....................140

Installing Software ......................................... 142

DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN ................142

INSTALLING USB DRIVER...............................143

INSTALLING UDF DRIVER

(DVD-RAM DRIVER)...... ................................ 144

INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSE ................... 146

INSTALLING MyDVD ........................................ 148

Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM

Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/

Recorder .....................................................150

Uninstalling Software.....................................152

UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER ......................... 152

DELETING OTHER APPLICATIONS................153

Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/

Recorder by Connecting It to PC ................154

Changing Setting of Demonstration...............157

Terminology...................................................158

No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation -

Check the Following:...................................161

Trouble Messages .........................................163

Troubleshooting.............................................170

System Reset ................................................178

Major Specifications.......................................179

Index..............................................................181

Be sure to read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM.............................183

Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories.............155

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................ 155

POWER SUPPLY..............................................155

INFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTER.........155

Cleaning.........................................................156

Checking Provided Accessories

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

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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 output cable:

Used when viewing the picture pl a yed back on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV screen, or output video 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 vi deo camera/rec order 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 this cord to connect the DVD video camera/ recorder and AC adapter/charger.

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 recording, to protect the lens.

PC connection cable:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

2 lens covers for replacement

Use to replace the attached len s cov er (see P. 3 6)

Note:

The provided single-sided D VD-RAM disc is not generally av ailable in shops: When purchasing a disc, order a 60-minute double-sided disc (2.8GB, in Round DVD Holder). ex. Maxell DRMH60

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Names of Parts

10 11

123 4

(Inside the cover)

1 Infrared receiver (P. 36)

When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder , this receive r will receive the infrared signal.

2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 34) 3 Recording indicator (P. 101)

The red indicator will light during recording.

4 Stereo microphone (P. 79) 5 Optical 18× zoom lens (DZ-MV550E)

Optical 10x zoom lens (DZ-MV580E) (P. 59)

6 Lens hood (P. 60)

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

7 Lens cover (P. 36)

Y ou can replace the lens cover with either of the two covers provided.

8 Zoom lever (P. 59)

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

56 89

A/V

MIC

12 13

9 Accessory shoe

Only for DZ-MV580E: The optional video flash, etc. can be attached here. (See the instruction manual of device to be attached for details.)

10 External microphone jack (P. 79) 11 AV output jack (P. 80) 12 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)

(P. 38)

13 QUICK MODE switch (P. 66)

T o switch the menu display on screen between Normal mode and Quick mode.

14 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 43)

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

DZ-MV550E and DZ-MV580E are different, the

method of operating both models is identical.

DZ-MV580E illustrations are used in this

manual.

BATTERY EJECT

(Bottom)

15 16 17 2118

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22 23 25 2726

15 Viewfinder (P. 38) 16 Diopter control (P. 38)

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

17 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 8, 52, 53)

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

18 DISC EJECT button (P. 47)

Press down and release this button to open the disc guide.

19 Disc insertion block (P. 47)

20 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 8, 53)

21 Card insertion block (P. 50)

22 Battery attachment platform (P. 43)

23 Record button (REC) (P. 52)

24 Power switch (P. 51, 52, 53)

25 LOCK switch (P. 53)

It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to (to the left) to prevent the power switch in the “O VIDEO” position from accidentally moving to “N PHOTO”.

26 Speaker (P. 61)

27 Hand strap (P. 33)

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28 29 30 31 32 33 34

4036 37 38 3935

28 FULL AUTO button (P. 77)

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

29 FOCUS button (P. 74)

To switch be t w e en ma nu al f oc us and autofocus.

30 EXPOSURE button (P. 76)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

31 BLC (backlight compensation) button

(P. 54)

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

32 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 103) 33 SELECT button (P. 106) 34 MENU button (P. 40, 87, 109)

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

35 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 65)

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

36 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons

(P. 61, 74, 76)

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.

37 RESET button (P. 178)

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

38 PC connection terminal (TO PC) 39 Joystick (P. 40, 61, 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.

40 Stop/cancel button (P. 22, 61, 103)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

41 42

REC

DIGIT AL

ZOOM

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NAVIGATION

41 REC button (P. 52, 53) 42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 59) 43 Reverse skip button (P. 63) 44 Reverse search button (P. 62) 45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 103) 46 MENU button (P. 40, 90, 110)

DISC

DISPLA Y

DELETESELECT

DZ-RM3W

47 ZOOM T button (P. 59)

48 ZOOM W button (P. 59)

49 Forward search button (P. 62)

50 Play/pause button (P. 61)

51 Forward skip button (P. 63)

52 DISPLAY button (P. 65)

53 Stop button (P. 22, 61, 105)

49 50

52 53

54 55

54 DELETE button (P. 109)

55 SELECT button (P. 106)

* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.

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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 pr eceding one. The expression “press the C button” will be used in this text.

●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD video camera/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-MV550E and DZ-MV580E are different, the method of operating both models is identical. The illustrations of DZ-MV580E are used for the explanation in this text.

Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo)

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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. 27).

1Connect a power supply (P. 46).

Power cable

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

To AC outlet

2Insert a disc (P. 47).

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. 52).

1Open the LCD monitor (P. 38).

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. 48, 133). 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. 161 if recording is not possible with “O VIDEO”.

• See Check 2 on P. 161 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. 38).

1After recording is finished, press the A

button. The recorded scene will be played back.

2Press the C button to stop playback.

T ry to Recor d and Play Back using Card (Photo)

Only photos can be recorded on card.

1Connect a power supply (P. 46).

Power cable

AC adapter/charger

DC power cord

To AC outlet

2Insert a card (P. 50).

1Open the cover of card insertion block with

power turned off.

3Insert the card all the way until it locks, and

then close the cover of card insertion block.

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2Put in a card.

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3Start recording (P. 53).

1Open the LCD monitor (P. 38).

2While holding the gray switch at the center of

power switch, set the switch to “PPHOTO”.

Note:

See Check 2 on P. 161 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. 38).

1Press the A button in recording pause

status: The recorded scene will be played back.

2Press the C button to stop playback.

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 “Terminolog y”, P. 158) on this D VD video camera/recorder bef ore D VD-R disc can be played

back on D VD player or D VD video recorder (see page 135 ). 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 th at does not conform to 8 cm DVD-RAM disc. *4: There are DVD video recorders that are compatible with SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.

∴

mark.

× ×

∴

∴: Functions available; ×: Not available

AVAILABLE DISCS

Usable discs and logos Shape

SD memory card/

MultiMediaCard

∴

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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-MV100E

-DZ-MV200E

-DZ-MV230E

-DZ-MV270E

- Other DVD video camera/recorders that use square type adapters.

• See page 28 for information on DVD-R disc.

INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC

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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. 135).

Note:

• When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary

to format it on this DVD video camera/recorder (see page 48).

• 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 page29), or normal playback will not be possible.

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 thumbnail 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 sunlight for a long time

− Where humidity is high or in dusty place

− While there is heat from a heater, etc.

Note:

• See page 85 when cleaning the removed disc.

• See page 84 for how to handle disc remo ved from Round

DVD Holder.

• See page 84 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

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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 camera/recorder can play bac k 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 vert ical.

• 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 may not be

playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.

Erasure prevention switch

Locked status

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