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Instruction Manual
DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA
DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A
DZ-BX31A
DVD-RAM DVD-RW
English
DVD-R
DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV750MA
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this instruction
manual completely.
Mode d’emploi
Des performances optimales et un fonctionnement
à long terme seront assurés en appliquant les
présentes instructions après avoir entièrement lu
ce mode d’emploi.
DZ-MV780MA
Manual de instrucciones
Para obtener el mejor funcionamiento y asegurar
muchos años de utilización exentade problemas,
lea todo este manual de instrucciones.
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Important Information
For Your Safety
The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the
camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/
CHARGER (DZ-ACS2).
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 programs and films
are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyrighted materials.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is
made by highly precise technology. More than
99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are
effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may
appear as colored bright dots. This does not
indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the
limits of current technology.
Identifications of caution marks
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous
to make any kind of contact with any
inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included. Therefore, it should
be read carefully to avoid any
problems.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
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Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 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 be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Microsoft®, Windows®, 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a
major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/
recorder and accessory equipment.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
11 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be
used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily
accessible.
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Cautions When Using
Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with
a sharp object.
• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear
soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
• Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.
• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.
Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:
• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total
number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels
for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots
(red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a
fault that will interfere with recording.
• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/
recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal
brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:
• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The
viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:
• This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it
against a hard object or let it fall.
• When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD
video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause
malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric
shock, malfunctions or defects.
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Heat on surface of product:
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• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly
warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which
the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention
or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
• Using the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is over 104ºF (40ºC) or
under 32ºF (0ºC) will result in abnormal recording/playback.
• Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does
not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC)).
• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the
temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction
or a fire could occur.
• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This
could cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:
• This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:
• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a
radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded.
During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and
sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:
• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:
• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated
by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot
spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal
operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the
air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which
could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:
• Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block,
and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
• Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual way.
• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.
• If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.
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Be careful of moisture condensation:
• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in
temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or
vehicle – condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens
and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of
disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft,
dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may
remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1 – 2
hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance
camera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video
camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or
other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.
Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or
CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card,
or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the
following, so as not to damage the data:
− Remove battery
− Disconnect AC adapter/charger
− Plug or unplug PC connection cable
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe
vibrations or impact.
− Violently open or close the LCD monitor
The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after
recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD
video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do
not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.
If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the
ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,
turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of
the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 171).
CARD ACCESS indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:
• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:
• Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 40).
• The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own
in order to protect its characteristics.)
Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/
charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” when turning the DVD video camera/
recorder off:
• Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being
powered could cause a fault.
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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is
very high for a long period of time:
• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave
the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be
damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a
heater.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high
or in a dusty place:
• Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,
the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is
recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing
it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong
magnetism or intense vibrations:
• This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:
• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Suggestions and Restrictions
Make a trial recording:
• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.
The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/
recorder cannot be restored.
It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for
trial recording.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
• Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or
recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder,
disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc, card,
etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due
to loss of recorded contents.
Copyright:
• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/analog
media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the
owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some
demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.
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Read This First
To guide you, we have included following six chapters.
• The section on “Setups” explains how to set
up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery,
and set the date/time.
• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the
basic operation of this DVD video camera/
recorder – recording of movies, still images,
external input, and playback of recorded
images.
• The section on “Advanced Techniques”
explains settings on this DVD video camera/
recorder for more advanced usage.
• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R disc
and initializing DVD-RAM/DVD-RW disc.
• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains
the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to
install the software included.
• “Subsidiary Information” includes an
introduction to products sold separately,
proper cleaning, and troubleshooting.
With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback
picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor
switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.
It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder
(see page 104).
We want this manual to be as helpful as
possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the
information you need:
• A quick index for the information you use
most often (this page).
• A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see pages 12 –
14).
Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by
using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We
appreciate your business.
Quick Index
Available Discs ................................................ 25
Recording Movie ............................................. 50
Playing Back.................................................... 59
Connecting to a TV.......................................... 80
Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 110
Connecting to PC .......................................... 141
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About This Manual
●Displays in this manual
Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen.
●Notation of cancel button
Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the
preceding 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/recorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to
the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the
function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you
use.
●Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A
are different, the method of operating these models is identical.
The illustrations of DZ-GX20MA are used for the explanation in this text.
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Introduction
●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 50, 59)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the
beginning of blank portion.
You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any
previously recorded data.
Recorded scenes
If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p. 108)
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (p. 127)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play
List).
Before editing
After editing
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●You can easily edit scenes, which
is quite difficult with tape (p. 86)
Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can
collect scenes of your child, for example, on play
list of Disc Navigation function and create an
original movie: Then simply play back the play
list and dub it on VCR or DVD recorder.
Up to now, you had to
repeatedly press
buttons
With a DVD, you can
simply play it back on this
DVD video camera/
recorder: Press the record
button on VCR or DVD
recorder.
●Create original DVDs on PC
(p. 150)
You can create an original DVD, using the
provided software CD-ROM.
The created DVD disc can be played back on
DVD player/recorder, 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4
Cautions When Using........................................ 5
Cautions When Storing...................................... 8
Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 8
Read This First ..................................................9
About This Manual............................................. 9
Introduction...................................................... 10
Table of Contents ............................................12
Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 15
Names of Parts................................................ 16
Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc
(Video and Photo) .........................................20
Try Recording and Playing Back using Card
(Photo) ..........................................................22
Discs and Cards ..............................................24
AVAILABLE DISCS .............................................25
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC ....................... 25
EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE
USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER: .................................................... 26
HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 27
DISC CLEANING................................................. 27
AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 28
COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD .......28
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card ................... 29
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO) ......... 29
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON
DVD-RAM......................................................... 29
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON
CARD................................................................ 30
SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS .....................31
Setups
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/
Recorder .......................................................32
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER ..................................................... 32
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP...................... 33
ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 33
INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 34
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE
CONTROL ........................................................ 34
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR
SCREEN........................................................... 36
CLOSING LCD MONITOR ..................................37
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH
VIEWFINDER ................................................... 37
SETTING DATE AND TIME ................................38
CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE
AND TIME......................................................... 39
Setting Up the Battery...................................... 40
CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 40
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO
CAMERA/RECORDER.....................................41
REMOVING BATTERY........................................41
BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 43
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY ..........................43
USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER................................44
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On
and Off...........................................................45
Inserting and Removing Disc...........................46
INSERTING DISC................................................46
REMOVING DISC................................................48
Inserting and Removing Card .......................... 49
Basic Techniques
Recording Movie..............................................50
Recording Stills................................................52
On-Screen Information ....................................53
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
RECORDING....................................................53
Zooming...........................................................57
MACRO RECORDING ........................................58
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER
WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT.......58
Playing Back .................................................... 59
PLAYING BACK ..................................................59
PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR
CARD................................................................ 60
SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .......................60
FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW
PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................................60
SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE..............................61
PLAYING BACK STILLS .....................................61
JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........ 62
On-Screen Information Display........................ 63
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING
PLAYBACK.......................................................63
Checking Flow of Quick Menu ......................... 64
Camera Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING
MOVIE: .............................................................66
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (DISC): ................................................ 67
FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING
PHOTO (CARD): ..............................................69
Disc Navigation Functions
FLOW OF QUICK MENU
(WITH DVD-RAM DISC):..................................71
FLOW OF QUICK MENU
(WITH DVD-RW DISC):....................................72
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FLOW OF QUICK MENU
(WITH DVD-R DISC): .......................................73
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD):............ 74
Manually Focusing Subject ..............................75
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING.................... 75
Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure) .....................................................77
Compensating for Backlight .............................77
Using External Microphone..............................78
Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) .....79
Viewing on TV Screen......................................80
CONNECTING TO A TV......................................80
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ................................. 81
Playback on DVD Recorder/Player..................82
PLAYING BACK
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC ............. 82
PLAYING BACK
DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC...................82
Recording (Dubbing) Images ...........................83
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM
OTHER VIDEO DEVICE................................... 83
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM
OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS ..............................85
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON
OTHER VIDEO DEVICES ................................86
Advanced Techniques
Checking Flow of Normal Menu .......................87
Camera Functions
Setting Up Camera Functions ..........................89
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH
THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE).............. 89
RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD
MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 90
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 91
USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE
STABILIZER (EIS)............................................ 93
RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE
MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 93
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING
RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................93
Setting Up Record Functions ...........................94
SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY
(VIDEO MODE) ................................................94
SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE
(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 95
SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE
(QUALITY)........................................................ 97
RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE
(INPUT SOURCE) ............................................97
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING
METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) ..............................98
SELF-TIMER .......................................................99
SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT
ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT).........................100
LCD/EVF Setup..............................................101
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN
(LCD BRIGHTNESS)...................................... 101
SETTING BRIGHTNESS OF VIEWFINDER
(EVF BRIGHTNESS) ...................................... 101
SETTING COLOR DENSITY
(COLOR LEVEL).............................................102
ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN
VIEWFINDER .................................................102
Initial Settings................................................ 103
SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR
OFF (BEEP).................................................... 103
TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ......103
TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF
(RECORD LED)..............................................104
CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE
(LANGUAGE)..................................................104
RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO
DEFAULTS (RESET)...................................... 105
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation ................................... 106
STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC
NAVIGATION.................................................. 106
PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION
SCREEN.........................................................108
SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES .................... 109
SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES
TOGETHER....................................................109
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC
NAVIGATION.................................................. 110
UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC
NAVIGATION MENU ...................................... 111
Scene ............................................................ 113
DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) ...........113
DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) ................115
COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES
(EDIT – COMBINE).........................................116
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES
(EDIT – MOVE)............................................... 116
DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY
(EFFECT – FADE)..........................................117
PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES
(EFFECT – SKIP) ...........................................118
CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS
(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL)............................... 119
COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO
CARD (COPY) ................................................ 120
LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ............ 121
SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN
(SELECT)........................................................122
DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU
SCREEN (DETAIL).........................................123
Program......................................................... 124
WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?....................................124
SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF
SPECIFIC DATE (SWITCH) ........................... 124
PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ................125
CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)......125
Play List......................................................... 127
WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.....................................127
CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) .......... 127
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SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST
(SWITCH) ....................................................... 128
PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY) ............. 128
ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST).................................... 129
DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST
(EDITING PLAY LIST).................................... 130
ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................130
DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................131
SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR
EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................131
ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ... 132
CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) ...... 133
DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE) .................... 133
Go To............................................................. 134
TOP (END) ........................................................134
Disc or Card Management............................. 135
INITIALIZING DISC OR CARD
(FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) ................135
PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING
(PROTECT DISC)........................................... 136
VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON
DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................ 136
UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC
(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.).......................... 137
FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R DISC
(FINALIZE DISC)............................................ 138
Others............................................................ 139
DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS
INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY).................. 139
PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY
(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 139
SLIDE SHOW
(CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS) ...... 140
Connecting to PC
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN
CONNECTING TO PC.................................... 141
To Copy Still Data on PC............................... 143
Contents on Provided CD-ROM ....................143
Installing Software .........................................145
DISPLAYING INSTALLER SCREEN ................ 145
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ................................146
Creating DVD Video (DVD-RW/DVD-R) from
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) Disc
Recorded on DVD Video Camera/
Recorder .....................................................150
INSERTING 3D TITLE IMAGES........................ 152
CREATING A DVD VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R)
USING SCENES RECORDED ON MULTIPLE
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISCS....... 154
CAPTURING SCENES ON DVD-RAM/DVD-RW
(VR-MODE) INTO PC..................................... 156
DVD-MovieAlbumSE HDD MODE..................... 158
REUSING A RECORDED DVD-RW ................. 159
Uninstalling Software..................................... 160
Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/
Recorder by Connecting It to PC.................160
Introduction to Video Editing Software........... 161
Subsidiary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories .............162
CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................162
POWER SUPPLY..............................................162
Removing Disc from Its Package................... 163
REMOVING AND REPLACING FROM/IN ROUND
DVD HOLDER ................................................163
REMOVING DISC FROM CARTRIDGE............ 164
Cleaning......................................................... 164
Changing Setting of Demonstration...............165
Terminology ................................................... 166
No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation –
Check the Following:................................... 169
Trouble Messages .........................................171
Troubleshooting ............................................. 178
System Reset ................................................185
Major Specifications....................................... 186
To Order in the United States ........................ 189
To Order in the Canada ................................. 189
Index .............................................................. 190
Be sure to read the following before opening
the package of CD-ROM............................. 192
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
English
Battery (model DZ-BP14S):
For DZ-GX20MA only.
Portable power supply for this DVD video
camera/recorder. Charge it before use.
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 CR2032):
To power the remote control. For DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only.
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.
Battery (model DZ-BP7S):
For DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA, DZBX31A only. Portable power supply for this
DVD video camera/recorder. Charge it
before use.
Power cable:
Connect between household AC outlet and
AC adapter/charger.
AV/S input/output cable:
Used when viewing the picture played back
on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV
screen, or input or output video from/to
another video device.
Single-sided 8 cm DVD-R disc:
To record videos (movies) on this DVD
video camera/recorder. For DZ-GX20MA,
DZ-MV780MA and DZ-MV750MA only.
AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2):
Used to power the DVD video camera/
recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.
Infrared remote control
(model DZ-RM4W):
Use to control the DVD video camera/
recorder from a distance. For DZ-GX20MA
or DZ-MV780MA only.
Shoulder strap:
Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder
to hang it from shoulder.
Software CD-ROM:
Use this CD-ROM when connecting the
DVD video camera/recorder to PC. For DZGX20MA, DZ-MV780MA and DZMV750MA only.
PC connection cable:
Use this cable when connecting the DVD
video camera/recorder to PC.
Disc cleaning cloth:
Always use this to clean discs.
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Names of Parts
23 451
1 Light receiving sensor
(for DZ-GX20MA only)
This sensor controls the amount of light to be
emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not
to block with hand, etc. during recording.
2 Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only) (p. 79)
3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 33)
4 Stereo microphone (p. 51)
5 Recording indicator (p. 104)
The red indicator will light during recording.
6 Infrared receiver (for DZ-GX20MA or
DZ-MV780MA only) (p. 35)
When the remote control is used to operate
the DVD video camera/recorder, this
receiver will receive the infrared signal.
7 Optical 10× zoom lens
(for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only)
Optical 16× zoom lens
(for DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A only)
(p. 57)
6
11
(Inside the cover)
1312
78 9
14
9 Zoom lever (p. 57)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or
to the W side for wide-angle.
10 Accessory shoe (p. 79)
For DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only:
The optional video flash can be attached
here. (See the instruction manual of device to
be attached for details.)
11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 141)
12 AV input/output jack (p. 80, 83)
13 External microphone jack (p. 78)
14 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside)
(p. 36)
Although the external appearances of DZ-
GX20MA, DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA
and DZ-BX31A are different, the method of
operating both models is identical. DZ-
GX20MA illustrations are used in this
manual.
10
8 Lens hood (p. 58)
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens.
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PHOTO
ACCESS/PC
DISC EJECT
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20
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22 23 25 26
15 Viewfinder (p. 37)
16 Diopter control (p. 37)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
17 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 7, 50, 52)
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD
video camera/recorder is accessed (write or
read is executed) or the DVD video camera/
recorder is connected to PC.
18 PHOTO button (p. 52)
19 DISC EJECT button (p. 46)
Press down and release this button to open
the cover of disc insertion block.
20 Disc insertion block (p. 46)
24
21 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 41)
Press this button when removing the battery.
22 Battery attachment platform (p. 41)
23 Record button (REC) (p. 50)
24 LOCK switch (p. 51)
It is recommended that you set the LOCK
switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent
the power switch in the “O” position from
accidentally moving to “N”.
25 Power switch (p. 45)
26 Hand strap (p. 32)
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28 29 30 31 32 33
DISC
NAVIGATION
SELECT
STOP/EXIT
MENU
QUICK
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
VOL.
BLC
MENU
DISPLAY
34 4036 37 38 3935
27 QUICK MENU button (p. 64)
To display only the functions that you
frequently use (simple menus).
28 FOCUS button (p. 75)
To switch between manual focus and autofocus.
29 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114)
Press this button to display the menu for
setting camera functions and Disc
Navigation.
30 SELECT button (p. 109)
31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 106)
32 STOP/EXIT button (p. 9, 59, 65)
To end playback or cancel setting of menu.
33 EXPOSURE button (p. 77)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
34 Speaker (p. 59)
35 RESET button (p. 185)
To reset all settings to defaults (status when
the DVD video camera/recorder was
shipped from the factory)
41
42
36 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 53, 63)
Press this button to display the details of
image being played back or camera setting
status, or switch the display off.
37 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 7, 52)
38 Volume control buttons (VOL)/
S R buttons (p. 59, 75, 77)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,
etc.
39 Card insertion block (p. 49)
40 BLC (backlight compensation) button
(p. 77)
Press this button when subject is being
lighted from rear.
41 f / e / d / c / A buttons
(p. 38, 59, 65, 87)
Use these buttons to select a scene or menu
item, and then press the center (A) to play
back the scene, or designate an option from
the menu.
42 Tripod threaded hole
Used to attach the DVD video camera/
recorder to a tripod.
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44
45
46
47
48
49
REC
MENU
SELECT
DELETE
DISC
NAVIGATION
PHOTO
DIGITAL
ZOOM
DISPLAY
ZOOM
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50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
43 PHOTO button (p. 52)
44 REC button (p. 50)
45 MENU button (p. 38, 89, 114)
46 SELECT button (p. 109)
47 Reverse search button (p. 60)
48 DELETE button (p. 113)
49 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 106)
50 DISPLAY button (p. 53, 63)
51 ZOOM T button (p. 57)
52 DIGITAL ZOOM button (p. 57)
53 ZOOM W button (p. 57)
54 Reverse skip button (p. 61)
55 Forward search button (p. 60)
56 Play/pause button (p. 59)
57 Stop button (p. 9, 59, 65)
58 Forward skip button (p. 61)
* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
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1<>2
Try Recording and Playing Back using Disc
(Video and Photo)
Before You Begin
You can record both videos and photos on a DVD-RAM (generally available), but only videos on a
DVD-RW/DVD-R (generally available).
• It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording,
since you can delete the recorded contents (p. 24).
1 Connect a power supply (p. 44).
Power cable
1
2
4
3
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
2 Insert a disc (p. 46).
1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once
and release it.
3 Push the disc against the turntable at the
center of disc insertion block to lock it
until a click is heard, and then close the
cover of disc insertion block: Do not touch
the disc recording surface or pickup lens
at this time.
DISC EJECT
2 Gently open the cover until it stops.
Tu r nt a b le
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Disc cover
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3 Start recording (p. 50).
1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36), or pull out
the viewfinder (p. 37).
2 While holding down the button on the
right of power switch, set the switch to
“O” or “N” (only “O” for DVD-RW/
DVD-R disc).
OFF
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. 24, 47, 135). Initializing the DVD-RAM/DVD-RW 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. 169 if recording is not possible with “
• See Check 2 on p. 169 if recording is not possible with “N”.
OFF
3 When recording a video, press the REC
button.
Recording will start.
Pressing the REC button again will stop
recording (O).
When recording a photo, press the
PHOTO button.
Pressing PHOTO half way (half press)
allows you to focus the subject, and the
“m” indicator will turn purple. Press
PHOTO all the way down to record.
OFF
O”.
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4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 36).
1 After recording is finished, press the A
button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
2 Press the C button to stop playback.
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STOP/EXIT
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Try Recording and Playing Back using Card
(Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on a card (generally available).
1 Connect a power supply (p. 44).
Power cable
1
2
4
3
2 Insert a card (p. 49).
1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36).
2 Open the cover of card insertion block
with power turned off.
3
AC adapter/charger
DC power cord
3 Put in a card.
4 Insert the card all the way until it locks,
and then close the cover of card insertion
block.
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3 Start recording (p. 52).
1 Open the LCD monitor (p. 36).
2 While holding down the button on the
right of power switch, set the switch to
“P”.
OFF
Note:
• With the DZ-GX20MA only, the built-in flash may emit light in a dark area (see page 79).
• See page 24 for the cards that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• See Check 2 on p. 169 if recording is not possible with “P”.
OFF
3 Press the PHOTO button half way (half
press): When a subject image is focused,
the “m” indicator will turn purple.
4 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full
press).
4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (p. 36).
1 Press the A button in recording pause
status: The recorded scene will be played
back.
2 Press the C button to stop playback.
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STOP/EXIT
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Discs and Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video
camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them:
Media
Function DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
(VR mode)
To record video (p. 50) ●●●●—
To record photo (p. 52) ● ———●
To delete image (p. 113) ●●——●
To edit image (p. 115 – 116) ●●———
To play on other DVD device
(p. 138)
To use new disc or new card
without formatting
*1
∴
*4
●
*1*2
∴
———●
To initialize and reuse ●●●— ●
To capture image in PC
To edit on PC
To create DVD video using
*7
PC
*7
*7
To copy still data on PC ●
*
1: Playable on devices that conform to either 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode).
*
2: Must be finalized (see “Terminology”, p. 166). Cannot be played on some DVD players or DVD recorders.
*
3: Some DVD devices conform to SD memory card.
*
4: When media that are sold “formatted” are used. If the initialization format differs, the media can be initialized on
this DVD video camera/recorder and then used.
*
5: The provided software (DVD-MovieAlbumSE) is used.
*
6: The provided software (DVDfunSTUDIO) is used.
*7: No software is provided with DZ-BX31A.
*8: If you use Windows XP, photos can be imported from DZ-BX31A.
*5
●
*5
●
*5
●
————
——●
*8
———●
DVD-RW
(VF mode)
*2
●
DVD-R
*2
●
——●
*6
●: Functions available; —: Not available
*6
●
SD memory
card
—
—
*3
*4
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AVAILABLE DISCS
Available Discs
Usable discs and logos
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
DVD -RW
[for General Ver1.1 (8 cm) 2x speed
(2x/1x)]
DVD -R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
This DVD video camera/recorder can use only
the 8-cm bare discs not packed in a square
cartridge, square caddy case or round DVD
holder. The discs in a square cartridge, square
caddy case or round DVD holder can be used if
they are removed from the package, but take
great care not to dirty or scratch the bare disc
(see pages 163 and 164).
Note:
• It is recommended that you use Hitachi Maxell HG
type single-sided discs, since their compatibility with
this DVD video camera/recorder has been confirmed.
When using an HG type double-sided disc, take great
care with handling it. Using a disc other than these
discs may not allow the DVD video camera/recorder
to deliver optimum performance.
• See below for information on DVD-R disc.
INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC
You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data.
For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD video camera/recorder writes control data to the
disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying
recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To
prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc accompanying recording more than 100 times.
Although some models are compatible with the VR mode using DVD-R disc, this DVD video
camera/recorder is not compatible with that mode.
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●8 cm DVD-R disc provided
Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc provided 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-RW/DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)” (p. 138).
Note:
• When using an unformatted DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, it is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/
recorder (see page 47).
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized,
into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder: The recorded data may be damaged (except for devices that
allow playback of a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD video camera/recorder).
• Use only DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A/DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A to record
on or finalize a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder but not finalized:
Using any other device could damage the data recorded on the disc.
• DVD-R or DVD-RW discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD recorder may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R
disc.
• If you insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder or a DVD video camera/recorder other
than DZ-GX20MA/DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A/DZ-GX20A/DZ-MV780A/DZ-MV730A and not
finalized, the Disc Navigation screen will automatically start, and no recording can be done on the disc nor can it
be finalized.
• Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and
which has not been finalized, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.
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EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO
English
CAMERA/RECORDER:
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• CD-ROM
• DVD-R (double-layered)
• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0
• DVD+R
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-Video
• +RW
• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
Note:
Discs recorded on PC or DVD recorder may not be
playable on this DVD video camera/recorder: If so,
message “This disc cannot be used.” will appear. Also,
blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 27), or
normal playback will not be possible.
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HANDLING DISCS
●Using discs
Discs are very delicate recording media.
Carefully read the following cautions and
observe them:
• Always use a brand new disc when recording
important material.
• Be sure not to touch the recording surface of
disc, or dirty or scratch it.
• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it is
warped, the following phenomena may occur:
− Block noise in playback
image
− Momentary stop of
playback image
− Sound interrupted during
playback, or abnormal
sound
− Blue thumbnail
display* (Fig. 1)
− Disc cannot correctly
be 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 temperatures, or in environment where
condensation is likely to occur.
PLAY
*
Block noise
001/ 006All Programs
RAMRA
Fig. 1
• 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
PLAY
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
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 time on disc will decrease.
• Be careful when removing the disc since the
metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/
recorder, and disc itself, may be hot.
●Storing discs
• When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case
in which it was purchased.
M
• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
• Do not place disc in following places:
− Direct sunlight for a long time
− Where humidity is high or in dusty place
− Where there is heat from a heater, etc.
001 / 002All Programs
RAMRA
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DISC CLEANING
Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly
wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown
in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force:
Doing so could cause scratches.
Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or
detergent) for cleaning.
Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with
detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth
will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so
that no detergent remains).
Use the disc cleaning
cloth to clean from inner
to outer edges in axial
direction.
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AVAILABLE CARDS
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SD memory card can be used on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
When using an exclusive adapter, a miniSD
memory card can be used in the same way as an
SD memory card.
●Handling card
• Do not use cards other than
the designated ones.
• Be sure to use a brand new
card when recording vital
images.
• Do not touch the card
terminal or allow it to touch
metal.
• Do not paste anything other
than exclusive label on label pasting portion.
• Do not subject card to impact, bend or drop it.
• Do not disassemble card or modify it.
• Do not expose card to water.
• Do not use or store card in the following
places:
− Where the temperature is high, such as in
vehicle at high temperatures, under burning
sun or near a heater.
− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
• When the erasure prevention switch is locked,
no recording, deletion or editing will be
possible on the card: Only playback will be
possible.
Te r mi n a l
COMMON CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND
CARD
• It is recommended that you create a backup
file for valuable data on hard disk of PC.
• Do not do the following, or the data on disc or
card may be damaged or lost:
− Do not remove the disc or card or turn DVD
video camera/recorder off during reading or
writing of data
− Do not use DVD video camera/recorder in a
place subject to static electricity or electrical
noise
− Do not have printing done at a print lab or
DPE service.
Note:
• This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image
data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to
the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
standard. The range of image data playable on this
DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80
horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000
vertical.
• DCF is an integrated image file format of digital
cameras: Image files can be used on all digital
devices conforming to DCF.
• Image data edited on PC and certain types of image
data may not be visible on this DVD video camera/
recorder.
• The image data recorded on another device may not
be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder.
●Note when transferring or
discarding discs and memory
cards:
“Formatting” or “deletion” using the functions
of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will
change only the file control information: It will
not completely delete the data on disc or
memory card.
When transferring or discarding a disc or
memory card, it is recommended that you
physically destroy it or use deletion exclusive
software (generally available) to completely
delete the data on it. It is user’s responsibility to
control the data on disc and memory card.
Erasure prevention
switch
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Locked status
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Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
RECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)
The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See page 94 for the setting
of video recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
Recording quality Movie recordable time Application
XTRA Approx. 18 min
FINE Approx. 30 min
STD Approx. 60 min
*
1: Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies
automatically between approx. 3 – 10 Mbps)
*
2: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*
3: Fixed bit rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
Note:
• No movie can be recorded on SD memory card.
• Although the movie quality mode or wide-screen (16:9) mode can be changed midway for recording on DVD-
RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc, it cannot be changed on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc once the mode has
been selected.
• If you record in XTRA mode at high temperatures, the DVD video camera/recorder will heat up and the maximum
transfer rate will be limited to approx. 6 Mbps, so the best quality will not be obtainable.
• If a disc recorded is used at high temperatures, normal playback may be impossible: Turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off once, wait until the ambient temperature becomes lower, and then operate it again.
RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON DVD-RAM
*1
*2
*3
Best quality
High quality
Standard quality
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●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc
DZ-GX20MA:
Can record up to approx. 750 photos (up to 999 photos with external input).
DZ-MV780MA/DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A:
Can record up to approx. 999 photos (up to 999 photos with external input).
If the disc still has free space after recording the above maximum number of photos on it, movies can
also be recorded on it.
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RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARD
English
The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 97 for the
setting of recording quality.
For DZ-GX20MA
Recording
quality
FINE
NORM
ECO
16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
Approx. 13 Approx. 29 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 900
Approx. 18 Approx. 38 Approx. 80 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,200
Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800
Capacity
For DZ-MV780MA
Recording
quality
FINE
NORM
ECO
16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
Approx. 27 Approx. 58 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,800
Approx. 36 Approx. 76 Approx. 160 Approx. 320 Approx. 640 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 2,400
Approx. 54 Approx. 116 Approx. 240 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,600
Capacity
For DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A
Recording
quality
FINE
NORM
ECO
16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
Approx. 108 Approx. 232 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,500
Approx. 216 Approx. 464 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,000
Approx. 432 Approx. 928 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,360 Approx. 30,000
Capacity
With external input
Recording
quality
FINE
NORM
ECO
16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
Approx. 108 Approx. 232 Approx. 480 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,500
Approx. 216 Approx. 464 Approx. 960 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,000
Approx. 432 Approx. 928 Approx. 1,920 Approx. 3,840 Approx. 7,680 Approx. 15,360 Approx. 30,000
(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for reference)
Capacity
Note:
• Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• No movie or music data recorded on card can be checked, viewed or heard on this DVD video camera/recorder.
In addition, no such a data file can be displayed on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Use the remaining display function to check the remaining free space on disc before use. See “VERIFYING
REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)” on page 136.
• Some still data recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder may not be playable on another device.
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SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS
The pixel size of stills (JPEG) that can be recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder is as follows:
Model
DZ-GX20MA 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
DZ-MV780MA 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
DZ-MV750MA/DZ-BX31A 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
Camera input External input
The following table shows the file size and quality of one still (JPEG) recorded on card:
File size
Quality
FINE Approx. 1,024 KB Approx. 512 KB Approx. 128 KB Approx. 128 KB When image quality is
NORM Approx. 768 KB Approx. 384 KB Approx. 64 KB Approx. 64 KB Standard quality
ECO Approx. 512 KB Approx. 256 KB Approx. 32 KB Approx. 32 KB When number of stills is
DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA
DZ-MV750MA/
DZ-BX31A
Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can
be chosen when recording stills on card (p. 97).
The file size of a photo recorded on DVD-RAM disc in “N” status is equal to or larger than that
recorded on card using the FINE quality in “P”.
* JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group.
JPEG is one of the photo image compression standards. It is widely used in digital still cameras since
JPEG files can be used on ordinary PC. When this DVD video camera/recorder records on DVDRAM disc in “N” status, a JPEG photo will be recorded, along with a photo that conforms to the
DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format which is used to be output to TV (see “Terminology”,
p. 166). Only JPEG photos will be recorded on SD memory card.
Setting
External input
Application
prioritized
prioritized (quality will be
slightly inferior)
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Note:
• No still can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R disc.
• Since the file size is restricted in all quality modes when recording photos on card (
card may be inferior to those recorded on DVD-RAM disc (
N).
P), the quality of photos on
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Setups
English
This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder
and battery.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/Recorder
HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD video camera/recorder up to the base of your
thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the length of hand strap so that the DVD video camera/recorder is stable when you press the
REC button with your thumb.
Note:
Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD
video camera/recorder: Doing this could cause the DVD
video camera/recorder to fall and be damaged.
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Caution:
Do not lift the DVD video camera/recorder by
holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the
viewfinder or LCD monitor comes off, the DVD video
camera/recorder will fall.
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ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
ATTACHING LENS CAP
1 Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to
the lens cap.
2 Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the
attachment hole of DVD video camera/
recorder.
3 Push the both sides of cap inward and attach
it over the lens.
English
Pass the shoulder strap through
the shoulder strap attachments.
Shorter end
Longer end
Note:
• Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD
video camera/recorder, to protect the lens.
• When recording, attach the lens cap to the hand strap
by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for
comfortable shooting.
Push and fit
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INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL
English
Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.
1 While inserting a fine rod into the hole
marked PUSH, pull the battery holder out
forward.
2 Insert the lithium battery with the positive R
terminal facing down.
3 Slide the cover to close it.
Note:
The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If
the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with
remote control: Replace the battery.
Battery holder
REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL
1 While pushing the battery holder, slide the
battery out.
Warning:
• KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND
PETS.
• IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.
• BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED
PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE
OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
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Note
:
• Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba CR2032, or Duracell
DL2032. Use of another battery may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
• Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local
laws. Do not dispose of in fire.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers.
• Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery
(CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20MA and
DZ-MV780MA.
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●Using Remote Control
Point the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote
controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).
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15º
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Note:
• When using the remote control, make sure that the
infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder is not
exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. If the
infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the
infrared light from remote control, the DVD video
camera/recorder cannot be operated by remote
control.
• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and
infrared receiver on DVD video camera/recorder,
remote control may not be possible.
• The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2”
remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a
Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to
“VCR2”, a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/
recorder will also be operated by the remote control:
To prevent this, change the remote control code of the
VCR.
• The remote control (DZ-RM4W) and lithium battery
(CR2032) are supplied only with the DZ-GX20MA and
DZ-MV780MA.
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VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN
English
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a portion where you
can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to
open the monitor.
●Range where the LCD monitor can
be moved
The LCD monitor can be opened up to
approximately 90º.
If the LCD monitor is open 90º, it can be tilted
with the screen down as much as 90º, and can
also be tilted with screen up and turned up to
180° so the screen faces in the same direction as
the lens.
If the LCD monitor is turned 180º so the screen
faces in the same direction as the lens during
recording, subject image will also appear in the
viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right
reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle
so that you can see the screen easily.
Note:
• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to
“Check 7” on page 170.
• If LCD monitor lights white, refer to page 90.
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º
before changing its vertical angle.
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD
monitor turned approximately 180º in close contact
with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this
could cause the DVD video camera/recorder and LCD
monitor to become hot.
90º
Hook your finger
(Bottom)
90º
180º
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CLOSING LCD MONITOR
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset
it at right angles to the DVD video camera/
recorder.
Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD video
camera/recorder with the LCD screen facing
inward until a click is heard.
Note:
• Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to
the DVD video camera/recorder before closing it or
replacing it on the DVD video camera/recorder with its
screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it
cannot be closed to the DVD video camera/recorder.
• If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD
video camera/recorder, no image will appear in the
viewfinder.
VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER
English
1 Pull out the viewfinder.
2 Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the
focus to suit your eyesight.
Note:
• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6”
on page 170.
• If the LCD monitor is opened approximately 90º, the
viewfinder will be off: Turn the open LCD monitor 180º
so that it faces the same direction as the lens; the
image will appear in the viewfinder.
• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
• See “LCD/EVF Setup” (on page 101) if you wish to
display images in the viewfinder regardless of
whether you open or close the LCD monitor.
Diopter control
Viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder
until a click is heard.
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SETTING DATE AND TIME
English
Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded
correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.
MENU
Use f / e / d / c buttons
to select, and then press A to
designate.
1 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
2 Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will
appear.
3 Use the f/e/d/
c buttons to choose
“Date Setup” and then
“Date Set”.
4 Press the c button.
The figure for the
month will be selected.
[The digit that is
highlighted first
depends on the date
display format (set up in Date Mode): The
digit on the left end of the date display will
be first highlighted.]
Note:
After setting the figure for the month, press the c
button to select the digit to be set. If you press the
A button after selecting the figure for the month,
the screen for verifying the set date will appear
instead of screen for setting day, year or time.
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ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t u p
Da t e S e t 1/ 1/ 2006
Da t e Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t u p
Da t e S e t 1/ 1/ 2006
Da t e Mode
ENTER RETURN
12: 00A
12: 00A
5 Press the d or c
button to select the digit
Da t e Se t u p
you want to set in
sequence.
Press the f or e
RAMRA
M
button to select the
number for current date/time, and then
ENTER RETURN
repeat step 5 to set the current date and time.
Note:
To stop date/time setting midway, press the C
button.
M
6 After setting the current
RAMRA
M
date and time, press the
Da t e Se t
A button.
The screen for verifying
M
RAMRA
M
the set date will appear.
7 If the displayed date and time are correct, use
press the d button to choose “YES”, and
ENTER
then press the A button.
The date and time will be set, and the DVD
video camera/recorder will enter the
recording pause status.
Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.
Note:
This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a
rechargeable battery to store the date and time in
memory. If this built-in battery is exhausted, the date
and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC
adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3
months, and leave them for at least 24 hours with the
DVD video camera/recorder turned off: The built-in
battery will be charged.
Da t e S e t 9/ 30 / 2006
9 /30 / 2006 8: 00A
Date set up?
8 :00AMDa t e Mode
M
YES NO
RAMRA
M
RAMRA
M
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CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIME
You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/
month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as
follows:
Date display format Example of display
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
Y/M/D
5:00PM
9/30/2006
17:00
30/ 9/2006
PM 5:00
2006/ 9/30
English
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will appear.
2 Use the f/e/d/
c buttons to choose
“Date Mode” on the
“Date Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
The options will appear on the right of “Date
Mode”: The Z mark will be attached to the
currently selected option.
Da t e Se t u p
Date Set
Date Mode
ENTER RETURN
M/D/ Y
D/M/ Y
Y/M/D
3 Use the f/e/d/
c buttons to select the
Da t e Se t u p
desired date display
format, and then press
the A button.
ENTER RETURN
The menu screen for
setting date will be restored, and the “Date
RAMRA
M
Mode” has been changed as you designated.
4 Press the MENU button to switch off the
menu screen.
Note:
If the date display format has been changed, the display
format during playback as well as during recording will
also be changed (see page 53).
Date Set
Date Mode
D/M/ Y
RAMRA
M
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English
Setting Up the Battery
The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20MA or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780MA,
DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the
DVD video camera/recorder.
Note:
• Be sure to use the DZ-BP14S, DZ-BP7S, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for DZ-
GX20MA) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/
recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
• Be sure to use the DZ-ACS2 AC adapter/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric
shock or fire.
• Charge the battery at temperatures of 50 – 86ºF (10 – 30ºC).
• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from the
AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not
light, the AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.
• The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries.
If you need one, purchase it from your local electronics distributor.
AC 200 – 240V
AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)
CHARGING BATTERY
Use the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery.
1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
CHARGE indicator
DC output terminal
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3 Attach the battery to AC adapter/charger.
Note:
When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord
from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger.
Battery
Power cable
AC adapter/charger
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●Battery charged status
You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/
charger:
Charge status CHARGE indicator
During charge Lit
Charge complete Goes out
Note:
See “Troubleshooting” on page 178 when the CHARGE indicator blinks.
●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)):
DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes
DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional,
unavailable for DZ-GX20MA): Approx. 90 minutes
The charge time will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery.
ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER
English
1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment
platform on this DVD video camera/recorder
and slide it downward until a click is heard.
Terminal
side must be
down.
Note:
• Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation.
• Make sure that the battery is securely attached:
Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall,
resulting in damage.
REMOVING BATTERY
After using the DVD video camera/recorder, remove the battery from it.
1 While holding down the BATTERY EJECT
button, slide the battery upward to remove it.
Note:
• For safety, be sure to turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off before attaching or removing the battery.
• Be careful not to drop the removed battery.
• If the battery remains attached, minute level current
will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off,
and the battery will discharge.
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●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom
English
operation, etc.)
See the following table as a reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can
continuously be used with a fully charged battery:
With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20MA)/DZ-BP14SW (optional)
Video mode DZ-GX20MA DZ-MV780MA
*
XTRA
FINE
STD
With DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780MA, DZ-MV750MA and DZ-BX31A)/DZ-BP7SW**
(optional)
Video mode DZ-MV780MA
*
XTRA
FINE
STD
* The time is only for reference: It will vary depending on recording contents.
**Unavailable for DZ-GX20MA.
When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min
When using viewfinder approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 110 min approx. 125 min approx. 145 min
When using viewfinder approx. 140 min approx. 170 min approx. 210 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 125 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min
DZ-MV750MA/
DZ-BX31A
When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 60 min approx. 70 min
When using viewfinder approx. 70 min approx. 85 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 60 min approx. 70 min
When using viewfinder approx. 80 min approx. 100 min
When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min approx. 85 min
DZ-MV750MA/
DZ-BX31A
The reference for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can actually be used
will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time:
The continuously recordable time of DVD video camera/recorder in the above table shows the time
available when the DVD video camera/recorder is in the recording mode without using any other
function after recording is started. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2 – 3 times faster
than this reference, since the REC button and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed.
Assume that the actually recordable time with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the
above time, and prepare enough batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the
DVD video camera/recorder.
The continuously recordable time may be less depending on the conditions when the DVD video
camera/recorder is used (if recording and recording pause are repeated at short intervals, etc.).
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold places.
Note:
• See “Troubleshooting” on page 178 when charging is not possible.
• The charge time will vary depending on the battery remaining level.
• During and after charging, and when the DVD video camera/recorder is being used, the battery will be warm, but
this does not indicate a fault.
• A battery cannot be charged while the DC power cord is connected to the DC output jack of AC adapter/charger:
Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery.
• Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC): Charging at temperatures other than this
range could damage the battery.
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BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR
When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level
appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Fully charged Nearly empty
White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY
Charge battery immediately before using
DVD video camera/recorder:
The battery will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD video camera/recorder.
If the battery is left attached to DVD video
camera/recorder, it will consume a slight
amount of power.
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge
the battery shortly before using the DVD video
camera/recorder, usually on the day before you
plan to use it.
However, since the battery used for this DVD
video camera/recorder is free from the memory
effect, you do not need to completely discharge
the battery before charging it.
When not using the DVD video camera/
recorder for an extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the
battery once a year, attach it to DVD video
camera/recorder and use it up; then remove the
battery and store it in a cool place again.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambient environment and how often the DVD
video camera/recorder is used. If the usable
time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully
charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is
probably dead: Purchase a new one.
Power save and discharge of battery:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off in status other than
recording, since even during recording pause
battery power is consumed at the same level as
during recording.
If, when you specify Power Save On, the
recording pause status continues for
approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video
camera/recorder will automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see “TURNING
DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF
AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)” on
page 103.
English
Store in cool, dark place:
When you are not using the DVD video camera/
recorder, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place. If you store it in a place where
the temperature is high, the battery life will be
shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle)
over 140ºF (60ºC): Neglecting this could damage
the battery. Also, do not store the battery in a
place which is too cold, such as in a refrigerator:
Doing so could cause condensation when using
the DVD video camera/recorder with the
battery.
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USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
English
It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder
from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it
indoors.
Note:
Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to power the DVD video camera/recorder. Using other
AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
Power cable
1
2
4
AC adapter/charger
3
DC power cord
1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
3 Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC
output jack on AC adapter/charger.
4 Attach the other end of DC power cord to the
battery attachment platform on DVD video
camera/recorder.
Use the same procedure as that for battery
when attaching and detaching the DC power
cord: See page 41.
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Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and
Off
English
While holding down the gray button at the right
of power switch, set the switch according to
each recording function:
Set to “OFF”:
The DVD video camera/
recorder will turn off
Set to “P”:
To record still on SD
memory card
Set to “O”:
To record movie on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R
disc
Set to “N”:
To record still on DVDRAM disc
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “O”
or “N” when using disc, or set it to “P” when
using card.
Turn the switch while holding down the gray
button at the right of switch.
Note:
• Once you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on to
let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record
or play back by turning the DVD video camera/
recorder on again. However, if a long time has
elapsed after the disc was inserted, it will take some
time for the DVD video camera/recorder to start
because it must recognize the disc again (see
page 169).
• It will take some time for the DVD video camera/
recorder to display the Disc Navigation screen after
power is turned on.
• If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder on, the
ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the
DVD video camera/recorder is recognizing the disc or
card: During this time, no operation, such as
recording, can be performed.
After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go
out, and operating the DVD video camera/recorder
will be possible.
If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to
“Check 4” on page 169.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
OFF
Power switch
OFF
CARD ACCESS indicator
• When the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on,
the self-diagnosis function will work and a message
may appear. In this case, refer to “Trouble Messages”
on page 171 and take corrective action.
• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is
lit or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD
monitor.
• When the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator
is lit or blinking, do not remove the battery or AC
adapter/charger.
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English
Inserting and Removing Disc
INSERTING DISC
1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and
release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC
indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion
block will open.
2 Gently open the cover by hand fully until it
stops.
3 Push the disc against the turntable at the
center to lock it until a click is heard.
Tu r nt a b le
Push the shaded
portion.
4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on
the cover of disc insertion block, to close the
cover.
Then the DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically recognize the disc: While the
ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not cut off the
power supply, and do not subject the DVD
video camera/recorder to any vibrations or
impact.
●Identifying recording sides of
disc:
Single sided disc:
The recording side is
opposite to the printed label.
Double-sided disc:
The recording side of “SIDE
A” is opposite to the “SIDE
A” marked side.
The recording side of “SIDE
B” is the “SIDE A” marked
side.
“SIDE A” mark
/
M
S
A
I
R
D
-
E
D
A
V
D
The opposite side is
the “SIDE A”
recording side.
• Note that the recording surface of disc must face
the inside of DVD video camera/recorder.
• Never touch the disc recording surface or pickup
lens.
Pickup lens
• Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to wipe off
any dirt adhering to the disc recording surface.
• Do not use a dirtied or scratched disc.
• The recording side must face the inside (DVD
video camera/recorder).
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Note:
•
If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD
monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”.
If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.
• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD
video camera/recorder.
• If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC
adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/recorder.
• If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to “Check 4” on page 169.
• If the disc is not correctly attached to the turntable, it will be difficult to close the cover: If this happens, do not
forcibly close the cover (this could cause a fault), but re-attach the disc to the turntable correctly.
• If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD video camera/recorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error
message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording side facing the inside. See “Trouble
Messages” on page 171.
• When using double-sided disc
Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided disc. However, when recording or playback on one side is
finished, recording or playback will not move automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once from the DVD
video camera/recorder, turn over the disc and insert it again for continued use.
The recording surfaces of double-sided disc are likely to become dirtied or scratched: Always make sure that
there is no dirt or scratch on the recording surface facing the pickup lens, and then use the disc taking great care
that it is not dirtied or scratched. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt on disc (see page 27).
●When using brand-new DVD-RW/DVD-R disc
Recognition of the disc
will start.
The messages on the right
will appear in sequence by
pressing the A button
between messages.
m
at Disc
For
Disc is not formatted.
If it formats, it becomes
possible to use for camera.
NEXT
CANCEL
When recording on this DVD video
camera/recorder:
1 Confirm the following
message on screen, and
then press the A
button.
Format Disc
Howe ve r, whe n you record
fr om PC connec t ion
terminal,
please do not format.
NEXT
CANCEL
2 When using DVD-RW, choose the recording
format (VR or VF mode), and then press the
A button.
When using DVD-R, choose “YES” and then
press the A button.
m
at Disc
For
A ll data wi ll be deleted.
Select record for
VR Mode VF Mode
ENTER
m
at.
The disc will be formatted.
When formatting is finished, message “DVDRW(VF)/R disc, Video mode and 16:9 mode
cannot be changed” will appear.
m
at Disc
For
Format the disc now?
YES NO
ENTER
(When using DVD-R)(When using DVD-RW)
3 Confirm the message, and then press the A
button.
Note:
• Once a disc is formatted, no data can be recorded on
that disc from a PC (see Note on this page).
• See page 94 for video mode.
• See page 95 for 16:9 mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messages are being displayed,
press the C button, or when message “Format
the disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then
press the A button.
However, if data from PC has not yet been
recorded, the disc can be made usable on this
DVD video camera/recorder. When inserting
the disc into this DVD video camera/recorder,
the same message will appear: If you wish to use
it on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose
“YES”.
Note:
• Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record
data created using the application (DVDfunSTUDIO)
of PC.
• When recording on DVD-RW that has been initialized
from application (DVDfunSTUDIO) of PC, perform
deletion using the application (DVDfunSTUDIO). (See
“REUSING A RECORDED DVD-RW” on page 159.)
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REMOVING DISC
English
1 Press down the DISC
EJECT button once and
release it.
In a moment, the cover
of disc insertion block
will open.
If the DVD video
camera/recorder is on
at this time, the
“EJECT” indicator will blink on the LCD
monitor or in the viewfinder.
DISC EJECT
2 Gently open the cover
fully until it stops.
3 Remove the disc.
While pushing down the center portion of
turntable, pick up the disc, holding its edge,
to remove it.
Note:
• Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC
adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until
power is completely turned off: If you do, the disc
cover will not open. If this happens, reattach the
battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC
EJECT button once, and then release it.
• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM,
DVD-RW or DVD-R d isc int o the disc insertion block:
Doing so could cause malfunctions.
• When inserting or removing the disc, BE SURE NOT
to look into the lens in laser pickup: Doing so could
damage your eyesight.
Tu r nt a b le
4 Gently push the section
indicated “PUSH CLOSE”
on the cover of disc
insertion block, to close the
cover.
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Inserting and Removing Card
1
Open the LCD monitor.
2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.
3 Open the cover of
card insertion
block.
Removing Card:
Push the center of
card edge.
The card will come
out so that it can
be held by fingers.
4 Inserting Card:
Insert card with its
terminal inward
until it locks.
5 Close the cover of
card insertion
block.
Note:
• No card is provided with this DVD video camera/
recorder: Buy cards if you need them.
• See page 30 for the capacity of cards and the number
of recordable photos on them.
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Basic Techniques
English
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on
DVD video camera/recorder.
1<>2
Recording Movie
Before You Begin
Pressing REC
once will start
recording;
pressing it once
again will
temporarily stop
recording.
1
Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD
video camera/recorder at subject.
• Insert a recordable DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc into this DVD video
camera/recorder.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
OFF
2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.
Set the power switch to “O” to turn the DVD
video camera/recorder on.
After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:
3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder
or LCD).
4 Press the REC button.
The “m” mark in the
viewfinder or on the LCD
screen will change to the
“n” mark, and recording
will start.
During recording, the
recording indicator on the
front of DVD video camera/
recorder will light.
Pressing REC again during
recording will set the DVD
video camera/recorder to
the recording pause status.
Recording
indicator
5 When recording is finished, turn the DVD
video camera/recorder off.
When using the viewfinder, close the LCD
monitor before pulling out the viewfinder.
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Note:
• See “Check 1” on page 169 when recording movie is
not possible.
• See “Check 4” on page 169 if it takes some time
before recording is possible.
• See “Check 5” on page 170 if the DVD video camera/
recorder does not operate.
• See page 53 for on-screen information display.
• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from
which recorded contents can be deleted.
• Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the
front of DVD video camera/recorder: Take care that
this microphone is not blocked.
• After a pause during recording, no further recording
will be possible while “DISC ACCESS” is being
displayed.
Recording will restart after the message disappears.
• Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger
during recording: Doing so will usually result in
incomplete recording, which could damage the data
(see pages 7 and 171).
• Do not remove the battery or AC adapter/charger
after pausing during recording, while message “DISC
ACCESS” is being displayed, or while the ACCESS/
PC indicator is lit or blinking (see pages 7 and 171).
• The minimum recordable time of movie is
approximately 3 seconds.
• See page 104 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
• For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 89.
• Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that
cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
• The power switch can be changed over even during
recording, but the operation will not be changed.
• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to L
(the upper position) to prevent the power switch in the
“O” position from accidentally moving to “N” position.
• Each time the DVD video camera/recorder enters the
recording pause status, the counter display will be
reset to “0:00:00”.
• Do not insert a non-finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode)/
DVD-R disc into another DVD device: Doing so could
cause the disc to become unusable (except in the
case of the devices that have a function that can play
back a disc that has not been finalized on this DVD
video camera/recorder).
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded
on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other
than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video
camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc
unusable.
• When using an unformatted DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, it
is necessary to format it on this DVD video camera/
recorder (see page 47).
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Recording Stills
13
Note:
Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc
and card.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
PHOTO button
CARD ACCESS indicator
1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD
video camera/recorder at subject.
2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.
When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set the power switch to “N”.
When using card:
Set the power switch to “P”.
After the ACCESS indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:
3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder
or LCD).
5 Press the PHOTO button all the way (full
pressing).
The screen will be black, and then the
recorded still will be displayed. When the
“m” mark appears, you can proceed with
the next recording; while “DISC ACCESS” or
“CARD ACCESS” is being displayed, you
cannot proceed with the next recording.
Note:
• If you wish to record without locating a subject at the
center of screen, first locate the subject at the center
of screen, press the PHOTO button halfway down,
determine the composition to be recorded, and then
press the PHOTO button all the way down.
• If you press the PHOTO button all the way down at
one stroke without pressing it half way, recording will
be possible, but the focus may be incorrect.
• See “SIZE AND QUALITY OF PHOTOS” on page 31
for details of photos on card.
• See “Check 2” on page 169 if recording photos is not
possible.
• Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause
blur in recorded image.
• When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for
recording, grasp it securely with both hands.
• When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is
recommended that you secure the DVD video
camera/recorder on a tripod.
• Do not remove the battery, AC adapter/charger or the
card while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking:
Doing so may damage the card or the data on card.
• The range of screen in which recording is possible will
be different for movie and still.
• If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual
focus, and manually correct the focus before
recording (see page 75).
• There may be a difference between the image you
see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the
recorded image.
When using the viewfinder, pull it out and
close the LCD monitor.
4 Press the PHOTO button half way (half
pressing).
The DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically focus on the subject at the
center of screen, and the “m” indicator on
screen will light in purple (the focus will not
change when manual focus is chosen).
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On-Screen Information
Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.
DISPLAY
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING
See the next page for details.
e 2. Program AE
j 3.White balance
n 4. EIS
o 5.Manual Focus
m 6. Backlight compensation
1. Recording mode
13. Zoom
14. Exposure correction
Warning message
15. Disc/Card type
16. Movie recording quality
REC
j
DISC ACCESS
FINE
The above screen is an example for explanation:
It is different from the actual display.
LIN
0:00:00
10
REM
3 0 MIN
8:00A
9/30/2006
M
p 7.Microphone filter
l 8. 16:9 mode
9. Video flash
10. Self-timer
11. External Input
12. Recording status
Movie recording time
17. Remaining space
on disc/card
18. Remaining
battery level
19. Volume
Current date/time
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1. Recording mode (p. 50, 52, 98)
English
:Movie
A
: Still (Disc)
B
: External input still (field) (Disc)
C
: External input still (frame) (Disc)
D
: Still (Card)
E
: External input still (field) (Card)
F
: External input still (frame) (Card)
G
2. Program AE (only in movie recording mode)
(p. 89)
No display : Auto
: Sports
b
: Portrait
c
: Spotlight
d
:Sand & Snow
e
: Low Light
f
3. White balance (p. 91)
No display : Auto
:Set
h
: Outdoor
i
:Indoor1
j
:Indoor2
k
4. Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)*1 (p. 93)
No display : EIS OFF
: EIS ON
n
5. Manual focus (p. 75)
No display : Autofocus
: (display in English or German):
o
r : (display in French or Italian):
v : (display in Spanish): Manual
6. Backlight compensation (p. 77)
No display : Backlight compensation OFF
m
7. Microphone filter (only in movie recording
mode) (p. 93)
No display : Microphone filter OFF
p
Manual focus
Manual focus
focus
: Backlight compensation ON
: Microphone filter ON
8. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode)
(p. 95)
No display : 16:9 mode OFF
l : 16:9 mode ON
*2
9. Video flash
separately) is attached] (only in still recording
mode) (p. 79)
No display : Emits light automatically
10.Self-timer (only in still recording mode) (p. 99)
No display : Self-timer OFF
11.External Input (p. 98)
LIN :AV input
SIN
12.Recording status
n
m
No display
13.Zoom (p. 57)
[when Video Flash (sold
: Always emits light
(
: No light emission
)
: Self-timer ON
q
*2
(countdown is from 10 seconds)
: S-VIDEO input
: During recording
: During recording pause (lights in
green)
When focus locks during photo
recording (lights in purple)
*3
W
(Digital Zoom: Off)
X
(Digital Zoom: 40×*4)
Y
(Digital Zoom: 240×*5 only in movie
recording mode)
14.Exposure correction
No display : Auto
: Manual
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15.Disc/Card type
I
< / >
K
J
$
"
?
#
!
N*
O
P
No display
16.
Movie recording quality (when using disc) (p. 94)
XTRA : Best quality
FINE : High quality
STD : Standard quality
Still recording quality (when using card) (p. 97)
FINE : High quality
NORM : Standard quality
ECO : Number of recordable stills is
: DVD-RAM
: DVD-RW (VR-mode/VF-mode)
: DVD-R
: DVD-RAM (write-protected)
: Protected DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc
: DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized
on this video camera/recorder
: DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc finalized
on a device other than this DVD
video camera/recorder
: Finalized DVD-RW (VF-mode) disc
: DVD-R disc already finalized on this
DVD video camera/recorder
: DVD-R disc finalized on a device
other than this DVD video camera/
recorder
* Includes DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi
DVD video camera/recorder model
older than DZ-GX20MA/MV780MA/
MV750MA/BX31A/GX20A/
MV780A/MV730A and not finalized.
: SD memory card
: Locked SD memory card
*6
prioritized
17.Remaining space on disc/card
REM XX
MIN
REM XX*9: Number of remaining recordable
18.Remaining battery level (p. 43)
19.Volume (p. 59)
*1 EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-
GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA.
*2 Not displayed on DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A.
*3 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/
recorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-
protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with
no remaining space, has been inserted.
*4 “60×” will appear on DZ-BX31A.
*5 “1,000×” will appear on DZ-BX31A.
*6 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this
DVD video camera/recorder is inserted.
*7 No remaining time or number will be displayed with
a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-
RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc.
*8 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be
longer than the displayed time.
*9 The displayed number of recordable stills is for
reference: This number may not decrease,
depending on the recording conditions (not
displayed with a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc).
: Remaining recordable minutes
*8
during movie recording
still images during still recording
(full charge)
w
x
y
(low remaining charge)
z
:
The volume can be adjusted during
external input and playback.
*7
English
●Switching the information display mode
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
Press the DISPLAY button.
The full and minimum display modes will alternate.
• Full display mode: All types of information will
appear.
• Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see
1 on page 53) and recording status (see 12 on
page 53) will appear. If the DVD video camera/recorder has warning information, a warning
message will appear.
Note:
The DVD video camera/recorder does not record the date and time as a part of image. However, this information
during recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during
playback (see “INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK” on page 63).
DISPLAY
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●Display when recording an image of yourself
English
When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the
lens, the operating status will appear: The battery remaining level will
appear only when the remaining level is very low, and the display will
blink.
The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give
warning message to user. The message can be checked when returning
the LCD monitor 180º to the original status from the status in which the
LCD screen was facing the same direction as the lens.
No warning/message (see page 53) will appear when recording with the LCD screen facing the same
direction as the lens.
Instead, the following screen display symbols will blink to inform you of the operation status of
DVD video camera/recorder.
When the LCD monitor is turned 180º from the position with the LCD screen facing the same
direction as the lens, the warning/message can be checked.
●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen
facing the same direction as the lens:
Screen
display
symbol
X
R
N
k
l
Description
• A write-protected disc is loaded.
• A locked card is loaded.
• An unusable card is loaded.
• An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RW/DVD-R
disc used.
• An unusable disc is loaded.
• During recording (lights in red).
• The remaining capacity on disc is approaching the limit 0 (blinks
in red).
• During recording pause (lights in green).
• During focus lock (lights in purple).
• The remaining capacity on disc or card is approaching the limit 0
(blinks in red).
• There is no remaining capacity on disc or card (blinks in green).
• An attempt to record a copy-guarded image is being made
(blinks in green).
Operating status/
warning message
Battery remaining
level
Note:
• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and
right reversed).
• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.
• Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with
LCD screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.
• When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180º with the Program AE set to Low Light, the monitor screen will
light white (see page 90).
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Zooming
If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the
“T” control side with Dig. Zoom specified, the
digital zoom will be activated midway (when
optical 10-power is exceeded on DZ-GX20MA or
DZ-MV780MA, or optical 16-power is exceeded
on DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A).
You can zoom up to 240-power on DZ-GX20MA,
DZ-MV780MA or DZ-MV750MA; up to 1,000power on DZ-BX31A.
W: recording wide area
(wide-angle)
T: recording enlarged
image (telephoto)
1 Press the MENU
button, choose “Dig.
Zoom” on the “Camera
Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
Camera Func t i ons Setu p
Program AE
W
hi te Bal.
EIS
Dig.Z
oom
240x
40x
MIC.Fi lt er
ENTER RETURN
Of f
RAMRA
M
2 Choose the desired magnification, and then
press the A button.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the
digital zoom bar.
0:00:00
REM
3 0 MIN
FINE
When Dig. Zoom is “Off”
W
When Dig. Zoom is “On” (40x*
When Dig. Zoom is “On” (240x*2)
(only in movie recording)
W
T
1
)
TW
Digital zoom range
Digital zoom range
Note:
• The digital zoom setting will be stored in memory
even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on
remote control to switch the digital zoom setting:
Pressing the button during movie recording will switch
the setting between “Off”, “40×”
Pressing the button during photo recording will switch
between “Off” and “40×”
• If you set zoom to “240×”
digital zoom will be up to “40×”
*1
*1
.
*2
when recording photo, the
*1
.
• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out
of focus.
• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will
be rougher.
*1 “60×” on DZ-BX31A.
*2 “1,000×” on DZ-BX31A.
8:00AM
9/30/2006
T
, and “240×”*2:
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MACRO RECORDING
English
Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the
subject as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill
the screen.
1 Aim the DVD video camera/recorder at the
subject, and press the zoom lever to “W”
control side.
Note:
• Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be
focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In
this case, move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during
macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use
additional lighting.
RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO
EFFECT
Use the tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens with the following filter diameter and thread
pitch to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect:
Filter diameter: 34 mm for DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A; 30.5 mm for DZMV780MA
Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the
optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX20MA, DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A; DZ-SR3037 for
DZ-MV780MA (see page 162).
1 Remove the lens hood from DVD video
camera/recorder, and attach the step-up ring
over the lens.
2 Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw
the lens into the thread of step-up ring.
Conversion lensLens hood
Step-up ring
(Remove)
• Tele-conversion lens: For stronger telephoto effect
• Wide-conversion lens: For stronger wide-angle effect
Note:
• Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.
• With DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens, the focusing range
at “T” (telephoto) control side is between approx.
16 feet (5 m) and infinite.
• When a conversion lens is attached, note that the four
corners of screen will be slightly dim if you zoom in on
a subject on the W control side (wide-angle side).
• When replacing the lens, take care not to drop the
DVD video camera/recorder.
• Attaching the conversion lens will disable the function
of the built-in flash (for DZ-GX20MA only): Specify
“Flash: Off” (see page 79).
• If a generally available filter is attached, do not attach
the removed lens hood.
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Playing Back
• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 50,
Before You Begin
52).
• Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 45).
PLAYING BACK
Playing Back
STOP/EXIT
Use f / e / d / c to select,
and then press A to designate.
1 Press the A button in the recording pause
status.
The DVD video camera/recorder will enter
the playback mode, and the scene you have
recorded last will be played back. (For
“scene”, see p. 106 and “Terminology”,
p. 166.)
When playback is finished, the DVD video
camera/recorder will enter the pause status
at the last image on disc.
If the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the DVD video camera/
recorder will automatically return to the
recording pause status.
English
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Note:
• If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie,
playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust
the sound volume using the volume control buttons
(S, R).
• To temporarily stop playback, press the A button.
Press the A button again to restart playback.
• Even if you stop playback midway and immediately
start recording again, the new image will be recorded
after the last scene on disc or card (the previous
images will not be overwritten).
• Image data edited on PC, etc., or the recorded image
may not appear on this DVD video camera/recorder;
also, the recorded sound may not play back,
depending on the type of image data.
• Image data recorded on another DVD video camera/
recorder or DVD recorder may not be played on this
DVD video camera/recorder.
• Depending on the amount of data to be played back,
it may take some time for the playback image to
appear.
• Do not operate the power switch or remove the card
while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is
lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the
data on card.
2 Press the C button.
Playback will stop, and recording pause
status will be restored.
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English
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PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARD
Use the Go To function (p. 62) or Disc
Navigation function (p. 106) to play back from
the start of disc or card.
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SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback, press the d or c button and
hold it: Search playback will start.
Hold down c :
Scenes will be visually scanned forward.
Hold down d :
Scenes will be visually scanned backward.
Release the d or c button when you find the
desired image:
Normal playback will start from that point.
Note:
• See “Check 3” on page 169 if search playback does
not operate normally.
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FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback pause, press the d or c
button: Frame advance, frame back or slow
playback will start.
Press c once:
Picture will advance one frame.
Press d once:
Picture will go back one frame.
Hold down c :
Forward slow playback.
Hold down d :
Reverse slow playback.
After frame advance, frame back or slow
playback, the DVD video camera/recorder will
enter the playback pause status.
Note:
• In slow playback, a rapidly moving subject image may
be distorted.
• The intervals for playing back frames in frame
advance/frame back/slow playback are as follows:
Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03
second
Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 second
• No sound will be heard during search playback or
slow playback.
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SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE
During playback, press the f or e button to
locate the start of desired scene.
Press e once:
To skip to the first image of the scene
following the one being played back, and start
playback.
Press f once:
To return to the first image of the scene being
played back, and start playback.
Hold down e :
To continuously locate the beginnings of
scenes, starting from the scene following the
scene being played back. When the desired
image appears, release the button: Playback
will start from that point.
Hold down f :
To continuously locate the beginnings of
scenes backward, starting from the scene
preceding the scene currently being played
back. When the desired image appears, release
the button: Playback will start from that point.
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Portion being played back
Press f
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Portion being played back
Press f
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Pressing the f button at a portion several seconds
from the start of scene being played back will return
to the start of the scene preceding that being played
back.
Note:
• If you perform skip playback during playback pause,
the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
playback pause status at the beginning of the located
scene.
• Pressing the e button in the last scene on disc will
set the DVD video camera/recorder to the playback
pause status at the last image.
• See “Check 3” on page 169 if skip playback does not
operate normally.
twice
once
Press f
once
Press e
once
Press e
once
Press e
twice
Press e
twice
English
PLAYING BACK STILLS
Press the f or e button during playback to
quickly play back stills in sequence.
Press e once:
To display stills one by one forward.
Press f once:
To display stills one by one backward.
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[When using disc]
Releasing the f or e button will start
continuous playback.
[When using card]
When the f or e button is released, the
photo at that point will be displayed, and then
the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the
playback pause status.
Set the slide show function for continuous
display (p. 140).
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JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)
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1 Press the MENU button
during playback.
2 Choose the option
(point you want to go
to), and then press the
Go T o
Top
End
Specify
ENTER RETURN
A button.
●Specifying the point to view
1 Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then
press the A button.
The screen for specifying the point to go to
will appear.
Position of currently
played back image
Go to
TOP ENDCURRENT
Cursor
0:00:00 0:24:240:03:26
TO P END ENTER CANCEL
Total recording time of
all selected scenes
0:03:26
GO TO
Cursor position
2 Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select
the desired time of chosen point.
Press f : To select the start.
Press e : To select the end.
Press d or c :
• Press once:
To move the cursor in 10-second units
(1-still units for card)
• Hold down:
To move the cursor in 1-minute units
(10-still units for card)
To p:
To go to the start, and enter playback pause.
End:
To go to the end of last scene, and enter
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playback pause.
Specify:
To go to a specified point and enter playback
pause. See the following for details.
3 Press the A button to enter the selection.
The DVD video camera/recorder will go to
the specified point and enter the playback
pause status.
Pressing A again will start playback.
To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press
the C button before going to the specified point.
Note:
• If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc
Navigation function or SELECT button, choosing
“Top” will jump to the beginning of selected scenes
(p. 134).
• When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording
time” display.
• With card, the number of stills will appear at the
“TOP”, “CURRENT”, “END” and “GO TO” indicators.
• The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.
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Go to
TOP ENDCURRENT
0:00:00 0:24:240:03:26
0:00:00
GO TO
TO P END ENTER CANCEL
(When the start of scene is selected)
( Cursor at current image position.
) Cursor at (GO TO) position.
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On-Screen Information Display
INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK
Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.
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No display Playback information
●Switching the information display
mode
Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the
display mode of on-screen information.
When using disc:
Recording mode
Program or Play List
When using card:
Scene No. File name Lock
Recording mode
*1
Scene No. Repeat play
00606 0:00:16
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Playback
operation
Counter
*4
Disc type
Program No. or Play List No.
*2
Slide Show
003 100—0003
*1
Playback operation
*5
*6
*3
*5
*5
*6
display
*1
O (VIDEO) or N (PHOTO) with disc;
Only E (PHOTO) with card.
*2
678 Program or 12345 Play List
*3
Number of program or play list being played
back (not displayed when all programs are
being played back)
*4
Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 55.
*5
Y : Will appear when each function is
*6
specified “On”
F : Standard playback
b : Playback pause
c : Forward search playback
d : Reverse search playback
e :Forward skip playback
f : Reverse skip playback
g : Forward frame advance
h : Reverse frame back
Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 59
for how to operate.
The “j” mark will appear on the first image
on disc.
The “i” mark will appear on the last image
on disc.
• Recording date/time display: Shows the date/
time when recording was started. Even when
playback starts, the date/time display will not
advance.
• No display: No information will appear.
However, when the mode of playback
operation is switched, the symbol will appear
for approx. 3 seconds.
Recording date/time
English
Note:
See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 106 and later for
explanation on program and play list.
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Checking Flow of Quick Menu
The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:
• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers
• Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts (p. 87)
Camera Functions
While the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU button:
The Quick Menu will appear.
Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the
function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (No
explanation on function will appear in the Normal Menu).
Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See “Operating Menu” shown below for how to set the menu.
No menu appears during recording.
1 Press the QUICK MENU button.
<How to interpret the menu screen>
Selection of setup items
T : Record Functions Setup
U :Date Setup
W : Initial Setup
Functions settable
Qu i ck Menu
VIDEO
16 : 9
Input Source
Select the
ENTER RETURN
Guide display
M
ode FINE
m
ov i e qual i t y.
Options settable
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Display of disc or card being
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used (p. 55)
Explanation on function
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●Operating Menu
You can use the f/e/d/c buttons on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting
options in Quick Menu and designate them.
Press the QUICK MENU button.
QUICK
MENU
English
Qu i ck
Men u
VIDEO
M
ode : F INE
16: 9 : Of f
Input Source : CA
M
enu for record functions
setup.
ENTER RETURN
M
ERA
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Press c or A
Press d or C
Qu i ck
Men u
VIDEO
16: 9
Input Source
Select the
ENTER RETURN
M
ode FINE
m
ov i e qua l i t y.
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Press fPress e
Qu i ck
Men u
Da t e Se t
M
enu f or da t e se tup .
ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the screen one before, press the C button.
Pressing the QUICK MENU button again will cause the Quick
Menu display to disappear.
M
When using the Normal Menu (p. 88) and Disc Navigation Menu (p. 111), use the same procedure to
choose any menu item and determine the option.
Note:
• Pressing the QUICK MENU button during recording will not work.
• The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. one minute without any operation.
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FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING MOVIE:
The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on the pages showing the Normal Menu: See each
reference page.
●Record Functions Setup
Qu i ck
Men u
VIDEO
M
ode : F INE
16: 9 : Of f
Input Source : CA
M
enu for record functions
setup.
ENTER RETURN
M
ERA
RAMRA
M
Qu i ck
Men u
VIDEO
M
ode FINE
16: 9
Input Source
m
ov i e qua l i t y.
Select the
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
VIDEO
M
ode
16: 9 Of f
Input Source
m
ode i s se t.
16:9
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
VIDEO
M
ode
16: 9
Input Source CA
Select the receiving i
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
VIDEO
16: 9 FINE
Input Source STD
m
Fine I
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RAMRA
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M
ERA
m
age.
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ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
VIDEO
16: 9 On
Input Source Of f
Recording by 4:3.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
VIDEO
16: 9 CAMERA
Input Source LINE
Usual ly se l ec t th is op t i on.
ENTER RETURN
* Displayed on DZ-GX20MA
and DZ-MV780MA only.
Men u
M
ode XTRA
age Qua l i t y.
Men u
M
ode
Men u
M
ode
(p. 94)
RAMRA
(p. 95)
RAMRA
(p. 97)
SLINE
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M
*
M
●Date Setup
Qu i ck
Men u
Da t e Se t
M
enu f or da t e se tup.
ENTER RETURN
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(p. 38)
Qu i ck
Men u
Da t e Se t 9 / 30 / 2006
Set the cu r r en t da t e and
m
e.
ti
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ENTER RETURN
8:00A
M
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●Initial Setup
(p. 104)
Qu i ck
Men u
Language : Eng l i sh
moM
ode : Aut o
De
Res e t
M
enu f or In i t i a l s et up.
ENTER RETURN
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Qu i ck
Men u
Language Eng l i sh
moM
ode
De
Res e t
Change t he language d i sp l ay.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Eng l i s h
Language Fr ançai s
moM
ode Españo l
De
Res e t De u t s c h
Change t he langu Italiano
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ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
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(p. 165)
Qu i ck
Men u
Language
moM
De
Res e t
Select de
m
set t ing.
ENTER RETURN
ode Au t o
ons t r a t i on mode
RAMRA
M
Qu i ck
Men u
Language Auto
moM
De
R eset Sta r t
Star t de
m
ons t r a t i on a f t er
appr ox. 3
ENTER RETURN
ode Of f
m
inutes.
RAMRA
M
(p. 105)
Qu i ck
Men u
Language
moM
ode
De
Res e t
M
enu se t up i s r et u r ned t o
init ial state except date.
ENTER RETURN
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FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC):
The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.
English
●Record Functions Setup
Qu i ck
Men u
Input Source : CA
Se l f T imer : Off
M
enu for record functions
setup.
ENTER RETURN
M
ERA
RAMRA
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Qu i ck
Men u
Input Source CA
Se l f T imer
Select the receiving i
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Input Source
Se l f T imer Of f
Select the sel f t i
ENTER RETURN
m
er.
(p. 97)
Qu i ck
Men u
M
ERA
m
age.
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Input Source CA
Se l f T imer LINE
Usual ly se l ec t t h i s op t i on.
ENTER RETURN
M
ERA
SLINE
RAMRA
*
M
* Displayed on DZ-GX20MA
and DZ-MV780MA only.
(p. 99)
Qu i ck
Men u
Input Source
Se l f T imer On
Cancel t he se l f t i
record ing.
RAMRA
M
ENTER RETURN
Of f
m
er
RAMRA
M
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●Date Setup
English
●Initial Setup
Qu i ck
Men u
Da t e Se t
M
enu f or da t e se tup.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Language : Eng l i sh
moM
ode : Aut o
De
Res e t
M
enu f or In i t i a l s et up.
ENTER RETURN
(p. 38)
Qu i ck
Men u
Da t e Se t 9 / 30 /2006
Set the current date and
m
e.
ti
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ENTER RETURN
8:00A
M
RAMRA
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(p. 104)
Qu i ck
Men u
Language Eng l i sh
moM
ode
De
Res e t
Change t he l anguage di s p l ay.
RAMRA
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ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
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Qu i ck
Men u
Eng l i s h
Language Fr ançai s
moM
ode Españo l
De
Res e t De u t s c h
Change t he langu Ital iano
ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
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(p. 165)
Qu i ck
Men u
Language
moM
De
Res e t
Select de
m
set t ing.
ENTER RETURN
ode Au t o
ons t r a t i on mode
RAMRA
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Qu i ck
Men u
Language Au t o
moM
De
Res e t S t a r t
Star t de
m
appr ox. 3
ENTER RETURN
ode Of f
ons t r a t i on a f t er
m
inutes.
RAMRA
M
(p. 105)
Qu i ck
Men u
Language
moM
ode
De
Res e t
M
enu se t up i s r et u r ned t o
init ial state except date.
ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
M
Note:
No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R disc.
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FLOW OF QUICK MENU WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.
●Record Functions Setup
(p. 97)
Qu i ck
Qu i ck
Men u
Qua l i t y : FI NE
Input Source : CAMERA
m
er : Of f
Se l f T i
M
enu f or reco r d fun c t i on s
set up.
ENTER RETURN
Men u
Qua l i t y FINE
Input Source
m
er
Se l f T i
Select the photo quali ty.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Qua l i t y
Input Source CAMERA
m
er
Se l f T i
Select the receiving i
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Qua l i t y
Input Source
m
er Of f
Se l f T i
Select the sel f t i
ENTER RETURN
m
er.
m
age.
Qu i ck
Men u
Qua l i t y FI NE
Input Source NOR
Se l f T imer ECO
m
age Qua l i t y.
Fine I
ENTER RETURN
M
(p. 97)
Qu i ck
Men u
Qua l i t y
Input Source CAMERA
m
er LINE
Se l f T i
Usual ly se l ec t th is op t i on.
ENTER RETURN
SLINE
* Displayed on DZ-GX20MA
and DZ-MV780MA only.
(p. 99)
Qu i ck
Men u
Qua l i t y
Input Source
m
er On
Se l f T i
Can ce l t he se l f t i
recording.
ENTER RETURN
Of f
m
er
English
*
●Date Setup
Qu i ck
Men u
Da t e Se t
M
enu for date setup.
ENTER RETURN
(p. 38)
Qu i ck
Men u
Da t e Se t 9 / 30 / 2006
Set the cu r r en t da t e and
m
e.
ti
ENTER RETURN
8:00A
M
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●Initial Setup
English
Qu i ck
Men u
Language : Eng l i sh
moM
ode : Aut o
De
Res e t
M
enu for Ini t ial setup.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Language Eng l i sh
moM
ode
De
Res e t
Change t he language d i sp l ay.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Eng l i s h
Language
moM
ode Au t o
De
Res e t
Select de
m
ons t r a t i on mode
set t ing.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Language Fr ançai s
moM
De
Res e t De u t s c h
Change t he langu Italiano
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ck
Men u
Language Au t o
moM
De
Res e t S t a r t
Star t de
m
ons t r a t i on a f t er
m
inutes.
appr ox. 3
ENTER RETURN
(p. 105)
Qu i ck
Men u
Eng l i s h
Language
moM
ode
De
Res e t
M
enu se t up i s r et u r ned t o
init ial state except dat e.
ENTER RETURN
Disc Navigation Functions
While Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the QUICK MENU
button: The Quick Menu will appear.
(p. 104)
Eng l i s h
ode Españo l
(p. 165)
Eng l i s h
ode Of f
Only the fundamental menu items will appear in the Quick Menu, and the explanation of the
function on which the cursor is positioned will be displayed across the bottom of menu (except
during recording).
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select a scene, and then press the QUICK
MENU button.
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FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RAM DISC):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.
●Scene
(p. 115)
Qu i ckMenu
Ed i t
Ef fect
ETC
Cop y
M
enu f o r scene.
ENTER RETURN
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Qu i ckMenu
Ed i t Div i de
Effect Delete
ETC
Cop y
Ed i t s ce ne.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ckMenu
Ed i t
Ef fect Fade
ETC
Cop y
Scene effect is setup.
ENTER RETURN
(p. 120)
Qu i ckMenu
Ed i t
Ef fect
ETC
Cop y
Copy the selected photo
to card.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ckMenu
Ed i t D i v i de
Effect Delete
ETC
Cop y
Div ide scene.
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ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
M
(p. 113)
Qu i ckMenu
Ed i t Div i de
Ef fect Delete
ETC
Cop y
Delete selected scene.
ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
M
(p. 117)
Qu i ckMenu
Ed i t
Ef f ec t Fade
ETC
Cop y
Add fading to the beginning
and/ o r end o f sc ene.
RAMRA
M
RAMRA
M
ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
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English
●Disc
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
M
enu f o r di sc.
●Others
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
Oth er s
For
m
at Disc
ENT ER R ETURN
Rep ea t Pl a y : Of f
M
enu
ENTER RETURN
(p. 135)
Qu i ckMenu
For
m
at Disc
ETC
Disc For
m
at.
RAMRA
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ENT ER R ETURN
RAMRA
M
(p. 139)
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
Rep ea t Pl a y Of f
Sel ec t t he repea t pl ay
set t ing.
RAMRA
M
ENTER RETURN
RAMRA
M
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
Rep ea t Pl a y On
Cancel repeat play.
ENTER RETURN
Of f
RAMRA
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FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-RW DISC):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.
●Scene
Qu i ck
M
enu
Ed i t
Ef fect
ETC
M
enu f o r scene.
ENTER RETURN
RWVR
Qu i ck
M
enu
Ed i t Div i de
Effect Delete
ETC
Ed i t s ce ne.
ENTER RETURN
M
enu
Qu i ck
Ed i t
Ef fect Fade
ETC
Scene effect is setup.
ENTER RETURN
RWVR
RWVR
Qu i ck
M
enu
Ed i t D i v i de
Effect Delete
ETC
Div ide scene.
ENTER RETURN
M
enu
Qu i ck
Ed i t Div i de
Ef fect Delete
ETC
Delete selected scene.
ENTER RETURN
M
enu
Qu i ck
Ed i t
Ef f ec t Fade
ETC
Add fading to the beginning
and/ o r end o f sc ene.
ENTER RETURN
(p. 115)
RWVR
(p. 113)
RWVR
(p. 117)
RWVR
●Disc
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Qu i ck
M
enu
Finali ze Disc
ETC
m
at Disc
For
M
enu f o r di sc.
ENT ER RE TURN
RWVR
(p. 138)
Qu i ck
M
enu
Finali ze Disc
ETC
m
at Disc
For
Finali ze DVD
-RW
(VR) d i sc.
ENT ER RE TURN
* "Finalize DVD-RW (VF) disc"
will appear when DVD-RW
RWVR
*
(VF-mode) is used.
(p. 135)
Qu i ck
M
enu
Finali ze Disc
ETC
m
at Disc
For
m
at.
Disc For
ENT ER RE TURN
RWVR
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●Others
(p. 139)
Qu i ck
M
enu
ETC
Rep ea t Pl a y : Of f
M
enu
Oth er s
ENTER RETURN
RWVR
Qu i ck
M
enu
ETC
Rep ea t Pl a y Of f
Sel ec t t he repea t pl ay
set t ing.
ENTER RETURN
RWVR
Qu i ck
M
enu
ETC
Rep ea t Pl a y On
Cancel repeat play.
ENTER RETURN
Of f
RWVR
Note:
The Scene menu will not appear in the VF mode.
“Finalize Disc” in the Disc menu will not appear with a previously finalized DVD-RW disc.
2
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH DVD-R DISC):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.
●Disc
(p. 138)
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
M
enu f o r di sc.
●Others
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
Oth er s
Finali ze Disc
ENTER RETURN
Rep ea t Pl a y : Of f
M
enu
ENTER RETURN
RR
RR
Qu i ckMenu
Finali ze Disc
ETC
Finali ze DVD-R disc.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
Rep ea t Pl a y Of f
Sel ec t t he repea t pl ay
set t ing.
ENTER RETURN
RR
(p. 139)
Qu i ckMenu
ETC
Rep ea t Pl a y On
Cancel repeat play.
RR
ENTER RETURN
Of f
RR
English
Note:
The menu item “Finalize Disc” will not appear with a finalized DVD-R disc.
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English
FLOW OF QUICK MENU (WITH CARD):
The details of each function are described on pages showing the Normal Menu: See each reference
page.
(p. 113)
Qu i ckMenu
De l et e
M
enu f o r scene.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ckMenu
m
at Card
For
M
enu f o r ca rd.
ENT ER RE TURN
Qu i ckMenu
Star t
Sl ide show o f a l l scenes.
ENT ER RE TURN
Qu i ckMenu
De l et e
Delete selected photo.
ENTER RETURN
Qu i ckMenu
m
at Card
For
m
at.
Card For
ENT ER RE TURN
Qu i ckMenu
Star t
Star t s l ide show.
ENT ER RE TURN
(p. 135)
(p. 140)
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also
manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
FOCUSING DURING RECORDING
Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you
can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.2 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity
• On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity
1 Press the FOCUS button during recording.
“MF” will appear on the screen.
0:00:00
REM
Manual Focus icon
FINE
2 Press the zoom lever to “T” control side to
zoom in on subject.
3 Use the S R buttons to adjust the focus,
while viewing the image in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen.
3 0 MIN
8:00AM
9/3 0/2006
FOCUS
VOL.
Adjust with S and R buttons
Note:
• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus
and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will
appear on the screen.
• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the
“W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the
zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the
subject.
• Manual focus is released when the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned off. When you turn the DVD
video camera/recorder on next time, auto focus will be
restored.
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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 75):
English
Objects not in
the center of
screen
Objects with
little variation
in brightness,
such as white
wall
Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time
Objects
moving rapidly
Object behind
glass with
water
droplets, dirt
on it
neon sign,
spotlight, etc.
which glares
or emits
strong light
Night view
Dark objectsObjects lit by
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Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded
(Exposure)
The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually
adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.
1 Press the EXPOSURE button during
recording.
The exposure adjustment bar will appear on
the screen.
0:00:00
REM
Exposure adjustment bar
FINE
3 0 MIN
8:00AM
9/3 0/2006
2 Use the S R buttons to adjust the exposure,
while viewing the image in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen.
EXPOSURE
Adjust with S and R buttons
Note:
• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure,
no indication will appear on the screen.
• The exposure setting will return to Auto when the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
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VOL.
Compensating for Backlight
When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not
too dark.
English
BLC
1
Press the BLC button during recording.
0:00:00
REM
Backlight correction icon
FINE
The backlight correction icon will appear.
Note:
• Pressing the BLC button will alternate between
backlight setting between on and off.
• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
3 0 MIN
8:00AM
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Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD
video camera/recorder. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on external microphone
and start recording. For details on external microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 186.
To external
microphone jack
Note:
• Depending on the shape of its plug, an external microphone cannot be plugged in, while the cable is left plugged
in the AV/S input/output terminal. Unplug the AV/S input/output cable to use the external microphone.
• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this
DVD video camera/recorder.)
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Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20MA only)
When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20MA makes use of
the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light
is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.
Setting On-screen display Manner of emitting light
Auto
On
Off
( when the PHOTO button is
pressed
(
)
1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash
from the Camera Functions Setup menu.
2 Choose the option for Flash and decide it.
3 Press the MENU
button to end the
setting.
* Displayed when
using DZGX20MA to
record photo (not
displayed when
the optional Video
Flash is
connected)
●Optional Video Flash (for DZGX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only)
See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on
page 162.
You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash*
(p. 162): Refer to the instruction manual of Video
Flash for use.
* Unavailable for DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A.
*
m
era Func t i ons Setu p
Ca
Program AE
W
hi te Bal.
oom
Dig.Z
Flash
ENTER RETURN
9/30/2006
Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit
from rear.
Always emits light regardless of brightness.
No light emission.
Note:
• The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash
setting, it is recommended to return it to “Auto” after
recording with the “On” or “Off” setting, before turning
the DVD video camera/recorder off.
• When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will
Auto
On
Of f
REM
8:00AM
RAMRA
394
be slower, so don’t let the camera shake.
• However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even
if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you
M
light a subject when recording in a dark place.
• The built-in Video Flash cannot be used when a
conversion lens is attached: Specify “Flash: Off”.
• The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of
light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be
insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near.
• If you continuously record using the Flash, the Flash
may not emit light or the amount of light may not be
adjustable. After recording using the Flash, it is
recommended that you wait for a few moments,
before pressing the PHOTO button to record.
•
The distance for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the
appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the
subject, but it is approximately 3.2 – 8.2 feet (1 – 2.5 m).
• When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off.
Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish
image.
• “ ( ” will blink during charging of the battery for Video
Flash.
• While “ ( ” is flashing, the video flash will not emit
light, though the DVD camera/recorder is recording.
•
Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the
human eye. Emitting light from Video Flash near human
eye could damage the subject’s eyesight. Especially
when recording a baby or small child, move the DVD
video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet (1 m) away.
• Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver
in vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing
an accident.
• Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is
flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fire
or explosion.
• When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to DZ-GX20MA, the
built-in video flash in DZ-GX20MA will not operate.
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VIDEOAUDIO
LR
VIDEOAUDIO
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Viewing on TV Screen
Connecting to a TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as
follows:
To S-VIDEO
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output cable
* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.
Note:
• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback status.
• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV
is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling
(see “Terminology”, p. 166) from the TV speakers.
Stereo Type with
S-VIDEO Jack
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
Red White
(provided)
• Insert the AV/S input/output cable plugs into jacks
straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the
jacks.
Stereo Type Monaural Type
LR
Red
White
input jack*
Ye l l o w
To video/audio
input jacks
Red
White
Ye l l o w
YellowWhite
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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
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1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to
“VCR” whichever applicable Video input.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to
switch the TV input.
2 Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.
The image that the DVD video camera/
recorder is seeing will appear on the TV
screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD
screen or viewfinder of the DVD video
camera/recorder.
3 Perform playback, recording or editing.
You can perform playback, editing or editing
on Disc Navigation while checking on TV
screen.
Note:
• Adjust the volume of sound on TV.
• The infrared remote control is useful when operating
the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an
image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi
VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate
the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.
To prevent this, set the remote control code of the
VCR to a position other than “VCR2”.
• Information that the DVD video camera/recorder is
recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also
display only part of information or switch off the
display. Refer to “SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)” on page 100,
and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display
status.
• When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will
appear on TV screen.
• If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and
set the TV to the wide mode, the entire Disc
Navigation display may not be displayed on the TV
screen. If this happens, release the wide mode setting
on TV (see the TV instruction manual for releasing the
wide mode).
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Playback on DVD Recorder/Player
PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) DISC
You can use a DVD recorder (see “Terminology”, p. 166) or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs recorded on this DVD
video camera/recorder.
1 Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player
and play it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD
recorder/player.
Note:
• When playing back disc on another device, the Disc
Navigation display will be different from the one on
this DVD video camera/recorder.
• Finalizing DVD-RW (VR-mode) may be necessary.
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VR-mode) that was
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder into a
device that does not conform to DVD-RW (VR-mode):
Doing so may make the disc unusable.
PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R DISC
1 Finalize a recorded DVD-RW (VF-mode)/
DVD-R disc.
You need to finalize (see “Terminology”,
p. 166) a disc to play it back on DVD player:
See page 138.
No further data can be recorded on finalized
disc.
Note:
Use this DVD video camera/recorder to finalize the
DVD-RW (VF-mode)/ DVD- R disc recorded on the
DVD video camera/recorder.
2 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play
it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD player.
Note:
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc that
has not been finalized into any DVD recorder: The
disc may be unusable (except for devices that allow
playback of a DVD-R disc not finalized on this DVD
video camera/recorder).
• Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded
on a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other
than Hitachi, and not finalized, in this DVD video
camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc
unusable.
• DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R discs recorded on this
DVD video camera/recorder or other 8 cm DVD-RW
(VF-mode)/DVD-R discs can be played back on other
DVD players or other devices conforming to 8 cm
DVD-RW (VF- mod e)/ DVD-R, but playback on all DVD
players is not guaranteed.
• Playback may not be possible on some DVD players,
or it may depend on the recorded status of DVD-RW
(VF-mode)/DVD-R discs: In such cases, play back the
DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc on this DVD video
camera/recorder. Also, playback on DVD players may
stop momentarily between scenes.
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Recording (Dubbing) Images
• Before connecting this DVD video camera/recorder to another device,
be sure to turn both devices off.
Before You Begin
• Insert a recordable disc*
(see pages 25, 28).
*1 No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R.
2
*
Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE
You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD video camera/
recorder.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to the
other video device as follows:
Signal flow
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output cable
* If you are using DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you
can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.
(provided)
1
or card*2 into this DVD video camera/recorder
To S-VIDEO
output jack of
VCR, etc.*
To video/audio
output jacks
Red
White
Ye l l o w
English
1 Set the input source on
the DVD video camera/
L IN
recorder to “LINE (L
IN)”.
Switch the input
FINE
9/30/2006
referring to “Input
Source” on page 97.
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal
(only for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA).
2 Turn on the connected device, and start
playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of this DVD video camera/
recorder.
0:00:00
REM
3 0 MIN
8:00AM
3 Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
The operation of this line-input recording is
the same as for recording movie.
Press the PHOTO button when recording a
photo.
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Note:
English
• If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder
connected to another device, always power the
camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/
charger.
• If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the
remote control provided with the DVD video camera/
recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi
VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to
other than “VCR2”.
• With DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, using S-VIDEO
will enable you to record clearer images.
• The DZ-MV750MA or DZ-BX31A cannot record
S-VIDEO input.
• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard
from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause
noise to enter the recorded image.
• The recorded contents can be played back in the
same manner as when playing back camera images
recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder.
• The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA”
whenever DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-
guard signal to protect the copyright, except for
images recorded on camcorders for personal
enjoyment. “COPY PROTECTED” appears in these
images: They cannot be recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
Typical copyright protected images include those of
DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of
digital satellite broadcasts, etc.
• If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD
video camera/recorder is present – even in images
recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment
without copy-guard signal – the input image may not
be recorded normally.
• If the input signal is interrupted by switching the
channel on TV or switching the signal using video
selector (see “Terminology”, p. 166), normal recording
cannot be performed.
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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERAS
You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc*1 or card*2 in DVD video camera/
recorder. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to
the other video camera.
*1No photo can be recorded on DVD-RW/DVD-R.
2
Only photos can be recorded: No video can be recorded.
*
DVD video camera,
8mm video camera,
Signal flow
To S-VIDEO output
To AV input/
output jack
AV/S input/output cable (provided)
*1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD video camera/recorder can be directly connected to some
video cameras.
*2: If the video camera to be connected has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/
recorder (only for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA).
jack of video
camera, etc.
*1
*2
3 relay adapters
(generally available)
VHS video camera,
etc.
English
1 Set the input source on
the DVD video camera/
L IN
recorder to “LINE (L
IN)”.
Switch the input
FINE
9/30/2006
referring to “Input
Source” on page 97.
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal
(only for DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA).
2 Turn on the connected device, and start
playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of this DVD video camera/
recorder.
3 Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD video
camera/recorder.
The operation of this line-input recording is
the same as for recording movie.
0:00:00
REM
3 0 MIN
8:00AM
Note:
• With DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA, using S-VIDEO
will enable you to record clearer images.
• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard
from the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause
noise to enter the recorded image.
• Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc
or card. See “SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT
RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)” on
page 98 for details, and “Recording Stills” on page 52
for how to record still images.
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RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES
English
You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video
devices.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another
video device as shown in the following figure:
Signal flow
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output cable
* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD video camera/
recorder.
(provided)
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2 Select a scene to be played back.
3 Set the channel of the connected video device
to an external input.
4 Press the playback (A) button on this DVD
video camera/recorder and the record button
on connected device: The DVD video
camera/recorder will start playback and the
recorded device will record (dub) it.
To S-VI D E O
input jack of
Note:
• Using an S-VIDEO jack will deliver clearer images.
• Audio is heard from the speaker: If the volume is too
high, noise may enter the dubbed image.
• It is recommended that you use Disc Navigation to
create a play list including the scenes to be dubbed
among the scenes recorded on this DVD video
camera/recorder (p. 127).
• Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the
DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent
battery power from shutting off during recording on
another video device.
• If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote
control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder
may operate the VCR. To record (dub) images from
the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR,
change the remote control code of VCR to a position
other than “VCR2”.
VCR, etc.
*
To video/audio
input jacks
Red
White
Ye l l o w
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Advanced Techniques
This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD
video camera/recorder.
Checking Flow of Normal Menu
The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:
• Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers (p. 64)
• Normal Menu: To display all menu items for experts
Camera Functions
Press the MENU button while the camera image is being displayed on the LCD monitor: The Normal
Menu will appear.
Use the f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
See page 65 for the setting method.
The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not
appear when a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted.
No menu appears during recording.
<Menu screen for setting>
Display of selected
setup item
Selection of setup items
S : Camera Functions Setup
T : Record Functions Setup
U : Date Setup
V : LCD/EVF Setup
W : Initial Setup
Camera Funct ions Setup
Program AE
W
hi te Bal.
EIS
Dig. Zoo
MIC.F i l ter
ENTER RETURN
m
Auto
Spor ts
Portrait
Spo t l i ght
Sand&Snow
Low L i ght
RAMRA
Options settable
Display of disc or card
M
being used (p. 55)
English
Functions settable
Guide display
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●Flow of Normal Menu
English
Refer to page indicated for details of each function.
Camera Functions Setup
*9
Date Setup
Camer a Func t i ons Set up
ENTER RETURN
Program AE :
W
hi te Bal. :
EIS :
Dig. Zoom :
MIC.Fi l ter :
Auto
Auto
On
40x
Of f
RAMRA
M
Program AE (p. 89)
White balance (p. 91)
*1
EIS
(p. 93)
Digital zoom (p. 57)
Microphone filter
*3
(p. 79)
Flash
*2
(p. 93)
*1: Not displayed when DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA
is in “N” or “P” status.
*2: Displayed only in “O” status.
*3: Displayed when DZ-GX20MA is recording a photo
(not displayed when the optional Video Flash is
connected).
Record Functions Setup
Record Funct i ons Se t up
V I DEO M od e : F INE
16:9 :Off
I npu t Source : CAMERA
OSD Ou t p u t : On
RAMRA
*4
(p. 94)
(p. 99)
M
*6*9
(p. 98)
*8*9
ENTER RETURN
Movie quality
*5
16:9
(p. 95)
Input selection (p. 97)
External still input
Self-timer
*7
On-screen information display output
(p. 100)
*4: Not displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status.
The quality mode is displayed in “P” status. (p. 97)
*5: Not displayed in “N” or “P” status, or with external
input.
*6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status, or “P”,
and input selection is set to external signal or
S external signal.
*7: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “N” status, or “P”
status.
*8: Displayed only when input selection is set to
camera.
*9: Not displayed in Quick Menu.
Dat e Se tup
Date Set
Date Mode : M/D/Y
RAMRA
*9
(p. 39)
*9
RAMRA
M
M
ENTER RETURN
Date setting (p. 38)
Display format
LCD/EVF Setup
LCD/EVF Se t up
Ad j us t
EVF Display : Auto
ENTER RETURN
Adjust (p. 101)
EVF Display (p. 102)
Initial Setup
Initial Setup
Beep : O n
Po
w
er Save : Of f
Record LED : On
Language : Engl ish
Demo Mode : Auto
Reset
ENTER RETURN
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Beep
(p. 103)
Power save
Recording LED
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(p. 103)
*9
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(p. 104)
Language selection (p. 104)
Demo mode (p. 165)
Reset (p. 105)
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Setting Up Camera Functions
Before You Begin
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding
situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording
conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
• See page 65 for how to set.
• No menu screen appears with external input.
1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/
d/c buttons to choose “Program AE” on
the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and
then press the A button.
The options will appear on the right of
“Program AE”.
2 Use the f/e/d/
c buttons to choose
the desired option, and
then press the A
button: The selected
option will be set.
Selected AE mode
Camera Funct i ons Setup
Program AE
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Auto
Sports
Portrait
Spo t l i ght
Sand&Snow
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3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note:
• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-
screen information display. However, nothing will
appear in the Auto mode.
• The shooting mode set as above will be stored in
memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is
turned off.
• When recording in a dark area, an after-image will
appear when filming a moving subject or if camera
shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you
use a tripod in such cases).
• If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light,
the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode
for recording.
Use f / e / d / c to select,
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and then press A to designate.
a Auto : The camera/recorder automatically
judges the subject and surrounding environment
for optimum recording.
s Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
t Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person
or a creature, stand out from a blurred
background.
u Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
v Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of
subject portrait face, etc. in a place where
reflection of light is intense, such as at the
seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.
w Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark
place even with decreased lighting.
Turn the LCD monitor 180º during recording:
The LCD monitor light can then be used for
recording.
MENU
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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT
English
When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.
1 Press the MENU button, and choose
“Program AE” from the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu.
2 Choose “Low Light”,
and designate it.
Camera Funct i ons Setup
Program AE
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hi te Bal.
EIS
Dig .Zoo
m
MIC.Fi l ter
ENTER RETURN
3 Press the MENU
button to end the
setting.
4 Open the LCD
monitor, turn it
180º so that it faces
the same direction
as the lens: The
LCD monitor will
light white.
Auto
Sports
Portrait
Spo t l i ght
Sand&Snow
Low L i ght
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• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.
• The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject
up to 3.2 feet (1 m) even in a dark place.
• An after-image will appear when filming a moving
subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended
that you use a tripod).
• If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually
adjust the focus (see page 75).
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ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white
balance setting depending on the recording conditions.
Mode Setting content On-screen display
Auto White balance always automatically adjusted None
Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light
source or situation (p. 92)
Outdoor To record in fine weather
Indoor 1 To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-
color type fluorescent light
Indoor 2 To record under fluorescent light
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1 Press the MENU
button, choose “White
Bal.” on the “Camera
Functions Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
Camera Funct i ons Setup
Program AE
Aut o
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hi te Bal.
Set
EIS
m
Dig.Zoo
Ou tdoor
MIC.Fi lt er
ENTER RETURN
Indoor 1
Indoor 2
2 Choose the desired
option, and then press
the A button.
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3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the
on-screen information.
• The white balance setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
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• Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology”,
p. 166) with hand, etc.
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Infrared sensor block
• If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto
white balance may not operate depending on the
recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode
to match the recording conditions, or manually set the
white balance.
• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the
DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video
camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped,
the white balance will not work normally.
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●Setting white balance manually
English
1 Point the DVD
video camera/
Thick paper
recorder at a white
object so that it fills
the screen. Use an
object that is not
transparent.
If focus is not
correct when the
white object fills the screen, manually focus
the object, referring to “Manually Focusing
Subject” (see page 75).
2 Press the MENU
button, choose “White
Bal.”, “Set”, and then
press the A button.
Camera Funct i ons Setup
Program AE
W
hi te Bal.
EIS
m
Di g .Zoo
MIC.Fi lt er
ENTER RETURN
3 Hold A pressed until
the “h” indicator
changes from blinking
to a steady light. When
the “h” indicator
lights, the white balance
Set EXI T
setting will be
complete.
4 Press the C button to
end the setting.
Aut o
Set
Ou tdoor
Indoor 1
Indoor 2
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Note:
• The white balance set using the “Set” option will be
stored in memory until it is re-set.
• Do not use a colored object when setting the white
balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.
• If “Input Source: LINE, S-LINE” has been specified,
you cannot use the “Set” mode of white balance
(p. 97).
• The setting on white balance “Set” may not be
possible in a dark place. Also, the white balance
cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital
zoom range (p. 57). In such status, the “h” indicator
will remain blinking. Set the white balance in a bright
place with “Dig. Zoom: Off” specified.
• If the recording conditions have changed, re-set the
white balance for appropriate colors.
• The setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD video camera/recorder is turned off: The “h”
indicator will blink when the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned on next time. Re-set the white
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USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)
When you use zoom (see page 57) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the
recorded image.
English
1 Press the MENU
button, choose “EIS” on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Camera Func t i ons Setu p
Program AE
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hi te Bal.
EIS
On
Dig.Z
oom
Of f
MIC.Fi lt er
ENTER RETURN
After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is
recommended that you return the setting to
“On” and then turn the DVD video camera/
recorder off, unless you normally record with
“Off” setting.
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Note:
2 Choose the “On” or “Off”, and then press the
A button.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
●Checking EIS On or Off
You can check EIS On or Off by the on-screen
information display.
• The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• It is recommended that you specify “EIS: Off” when
using the DVD video camera/recorder on a desk or
tripod.
• When “EIS: On” is specified, there will be a slight
difference between the actual movement and the
movement on screen.
• Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected
even if “EIS: On” is specified: Firmly hold the DVD
video camera/recorder with both hands.
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• EIS cannot be used when recording photos on DZ-
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RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM)
See page 57 for setting on digital zoom.
REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER)
When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, you can
reduce wind noise in recording.
If “MIC.Filter: On” is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by
microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound
during playback.
1 Press the MENU
button, choose
“MIC.Filter” on the
“Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
Camera Funct i ons Setup
Program AE
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ff
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button.
2 Choose the desired option, and then press the
A button.
3 Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Note:
• You can also use the on-
screen display to confirm
that the MIC.Filter has been
set.
• The MIC.Filter setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• The MIC.Filter function will work only during movie
recording.
• The microphone filter function works only with the
built-in microphone: It will not function when using an
external microphone (p. 78).
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Setting Up Record Functions
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SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)
Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”.
It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode. (p. 29)
1 Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e/d/c/A
buttons to choose
“VIDEO Mode” on the
“Record Functions
Record Funct i ons Setup
V IDEO Mode
16:9
Input Source
O
SD Output
ENTER RETURN
XTRA
FINE
STD
Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
2 Choose the desired quality mode, and then
press the A button.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
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Note:
• The movie quality setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
off.
• The “VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the
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• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, you
cannot switch the setting on movie quality or widescreen mode while recording on the disc: The DVD
video camera/recorder will be automatically set to the
movie quality or wide-screen mode first used with the
disc for recording.
• The movie quality setting is effective only during
movie recording: The setting will not be displayed
during recording of stills.
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the
recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD video camera/recorder as slowly as possible. (Block
noise is likely to appear in the “STD” mode):
• If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left)
• If the DVD video camera/recorder is moved excessively or quickly
• If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD video camera/recorder is not moving
(Image when block-like noise occurs) (Image without block-like noise)
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SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)
When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen
(16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with
“Off” is 4:3).
English
“16:9 On” specified
(aspect ratio 16:9)
1 Press the MENU button, choose “16:9” on the
“16:9 Off” specified
(aspect ratio 4:3)
2 Choose “On”, and then press the A button.
“Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
Record Funct i ons Setup
V IDEO Mode
16:9
Input Source
OSD Output
ENTER RETURN
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When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify “16:9 Off”: Recording with “16:9 On”
specified will be played back on an ordinary TV with longer vertical direction of image.
An image recorded with “16:9 On” specified will appear as follows:
Display on LCD monitor screen Display in viewfinder
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Note:
English
• The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
• The 16:9 mode cannot be used with photo recording, external input, S-VIDEO external input (for DZ-GX20MA or
DZ-MV780MA only), or “STD” recording using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc.
• Once the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc has been recorded in the wide-screen mode, you will not be able to
switch to recording of external input or S-VIDEO external input (DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only) using the
same disc.
• When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R, switching between wide mode (16:9) and normal mode (4:3) will not be
possible while using the same disc.
• Images recorded with “16:9 On” (aspect ratio 16:9) specified will be played back with the setting used during
recording regardless of the 16:9 setting then being used.
• The characters of dates and titles will be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD
monitor of this DVD video camera/recorder.
• When “16:9 On” is specified, black bands will appear across the top and bottom of LCD monitor screen (except on
menu or Disc Navigation screen, or playback image recorded with “16:9 Off” is specified).
• The 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*.
• To view images recorded at 16:9 setting, switch the aspect ratio of your TV: See TV instruction manual for this
switching.
• When using a video selector (see “Terminology”, p. 166), the TV may not automatically be switched to 16:9 mode.
* This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.
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SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE (QUALITY)
You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.
It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. (p. 31 “SIZE AND
QUALITY OF PHOTOS”)
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1 Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e/d/c/A
buttons to choose
“Quality” on the
“Record Functions
Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
Record Funct i ons Setup
Qua l i t y
Input Source
Se l f T imer
O
SD Output
ENTER RETURN
FINE
NOR
EC
3 Press the MENU
M
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button to end the
setting.
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Note:
2 Choose the option you want, and then press
the A button.
The still quality setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
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RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)
If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you must
first switch the setting on the DVD video camera/recorder.
Refer to the explanation starting from page 83 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to
other devices or record images input from them.
Setting Content On-screen display
CAMERA
LINE
SLINE
* Displayed on DZ-GX20MA or DZ-MV780MA only.
1 Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e/d/c/A
buttons to choose
“Input Source” on the
“Record Functions
Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
Usually select this option. No display
To input image from another device L IN
*
To input S-VIDEO signal from another device S IN
Record Funct i ons Setup
V IDEO Mode
16: 9
Input Source
OSD Output
ENTER RETURN
CAMERA
LINE
SLINE
3 Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Note:
The “Input Source” setting will
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the DVD video camera/
recorder is turned off.
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External input icon
2 Choose “LINE”, and then press the A
button.
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SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING METHOD (PHOTO INPUT)
When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images
on either a DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image
with little movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with
movement.
Recording
format
Frame
Details of setting
Does not suit recording of frequently moving video
subjects, despite high image quality. Frame suits recording
of less moving video.
On-screen display
DVD-RAM card
DG
Field
1 Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e/d/c/A
buttons to choose
“PHOTO Input” on the
“Record Functions
Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.
Record Funct i ons Setup
Input Source
PHOTO Input
Se l f T i mer
ENTER RETURN
F r ame
Field
Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
2 Select the desired option and then press the
A button.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Still external input icon
(Field)
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• The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the
on-screen information.
• The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory
even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned
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off.
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• Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images”, p. 83 to see
how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to
another device.
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SELF-TIMER
You can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.
The self-timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).
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1 Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e/d/c/A
buttons to choose “Self
Timer” on the “Record
Functions Setup” menu
Record Funct i ons Setup
Input Source
Se l f T i mer
OSD Output
ENTER RETURN
On
Of f
screen, and then press
the A button.
2 Select “On”, and then press the A button.
The self-timer will be set.
3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
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4 Press the PHOTO button.
The recording indicator at the front of DVD
video camera/recorder will blink.
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The self-timer indicator will start to count
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down, and recording will commence
approximately 10 seconds later.
Note:
• You can also check that self-timer has been set by
reviewing the on-screen information.
• To release the self-timer mode, choose “Off” on the
menu screen or turn DVD video camera/recorder off.
• To suspend self-timer, press the PHOTO button again
before recording starts, or press the C button.
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SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)
If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can
switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV
screen.
1 Press the MENU
button, use the f/
e/d/c/A
buttons to choose “OSD
Output” on the “Record
Functions Setup” menu
Record Funct i ons Setup
V IDEO Mode
16:9
Input Source
OSD Output
ENTER RETURN
On
Of f
screen, and then press
the A button.
2 Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the A
button.
LCD screen or viewfinder
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3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
• The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory
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off.
• Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will
appear during playback. See page 63 for playback onscreen information display.
• Even after the on-screen information is removed from
the TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen.
• The on-screen display output functions only when the
input selection is set to camera: It cannot be set
during external input.
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