Hitachi DZ-SV560E Instruction Manual

FCC STATEMENT

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 Class B digital
devices, 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 the interference 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.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could
be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.

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Trademark Information



Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 SD™ is a trademark.
 Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your Digital video camera may be

different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different
retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit
their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical
preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with
accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables,
pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique
product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for
precise product definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your Digital video camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the Digital video camera, turn
the power off and remove the batteries.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.

If the Digital video camera has fallen or its case has been damaged,
turn the power off and remove the batteries.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the Digital video camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask
the store of purchase.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply
voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the Digital video camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,
on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the Digital video camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the Digital video camera to fall or tilt over, causing
damage.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries are
accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the Digital video camera while you are walking, driving or
riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

Please use batteries with complete external seals.

Do not use batteries from which the seals have been damaged or removed.
This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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Cautions

Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the
terminals.

Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and
injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or
leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your
eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A Digital video camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike
it or use excessive force when handling the Digital video camera.

This might cause damage to the Digital video camera.

Do not use the Digital video camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty
places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the batteries immediately after long period of
continuous use.

The batteries become hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.

Do not wrap the Digital video camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use
the Digital video camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the Digital video camera in places where the temperature
may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the Digital video camera, disconnect cords and
cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety
Instructions and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified batteries.
 Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery

life and reduce Digital video camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries are highly recommended.

 When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or! rechargeable batteries that

have not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the
expiry date are exception), it may affect the number of images that can be
captured. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend
that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete
cycle before use.

 The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the Digital

video camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The Digital video camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This

is normal and not a malfunction.

 If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the

Digital video camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no
battery power is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, their
performance may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery terminals clean.
 There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
 Charge the rechargeable!batteries fully before using for the first time.
 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
 Never use manganese batteries.
 To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the batteries away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

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CONTENTS

7 INTRODUCTION

7 Overview
7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

8 Front View
9Rear View
10 LCD Monitor Display

14 GETTING STARTED

14 Preparation
15 Turning the Power On/Off
15 LED Indicators
16 Handling the Digital Video Camera
17 Setting the Date and Time
17 Choosing the Language
18 Formatting the Memory Card or

Internal Memory

19 CAPTURE MODE

19 Recording Video Clips
19 Capturing Still Images
20 Using the Zoom Function
20 Setting the Focus
21 Setting the Self-Timer

22 PLAYBACK MODE

22 Playing Back Video Clips
23 Playing Back Still Images
24 Thumbnail Display
24 Slide Show Display
25 Protecting Images
26 Deleting Still Images/Video Clips

27 AUDIO MODE

27 Recording Audio Files
27 Playing Back Audio Files
27 Deleting Audio Files

28 MENU OPTIONS

28 Video Menu
30 Capture Menu

32 Playback Menu
33 Setup Menu

35 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

36 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

36 Downloading / Deleting Your Files

via Computer

37 USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO

CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

38 SPECIFICATIONS

39 APPENDIX

39 Troubleshooting
40 Connecting to a PictBridge

Compliant Printer

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera.
This digital video camera is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam.
Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this videocamera is capable of capturing
images and video clips.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following
items:

Common Product Components:

 Digital video camera
 Software CD-ROM
 USB cable
 A/V cable
 Earphone
 Camera strap
 Camera pouch
 2 x AA size batteries

Common (Optional) Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card
 Tripod

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL
VIDEO CAMERA

Front View

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2

3

4

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7

1. Speaker

2. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode

3. Lens

4. LED lights

5. Microphone

6. Battery cover

7. Tripod socket

6

Rear View

1

2

7
8
9

10
11
12

13

14

5

6

4

3

1. LCD monitor

2. Power button

3. W Left button
Self-timer button

4. / Zoom out (wide-angle)

button / Thumbnail button

/ Zoom in (telephoto)

button

5. S Up button

MODE Mode button

6. X Right button
Camera mode quick key

7. OK/Shutter button

8. T Down button
MENU Menu!button

9. Status LED indicator

10.USB port

11.SD/SDHC memory card slot

12.A/V OUT terminal

13.Earphones connector

14.Strap holder

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LCD Monitor Display

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1.2X

Standby Mode

Video Mode

1. Video mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media
[ ] Internal memory (no card)
[ ] SD/SDHC memory card

4. Battery condition
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power

5. Zoom status
(available only when movie size is
set to 320 x 240)

6. Exposure compensation

7. White Balance
[ ] Auto
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Fluoresc.
[ ] Tungsten

8. Image quality
[

] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy

9. Video size
[ ]640 x 480
[ ]320 x 240

10.Focus setting
[

Blank

] Normal

[] Macro

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Camera Mode

99999

10s

1.2X

5

m

1. Camera mode icon

2. Available number of shots

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Zoom status

6. Capture mode icon
[

Blank]Single

[] Burst
[] AEB

7. ISO
[ ] Auto
[] 100
[] 200

8. Exposure compensation

9. White Balance

10.Image quality

11.Image size
[11m ]3840 x 2880 (FW interpolation)
[8m]3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation)
[5m

]2560 x 1920

[

3m]2048 x 1536

[

1m]1280 x 960

[

0.3m]640 x 480

12.Focus setting

13.Self-timer
[

10s

] 10 sec.

[

2s

] 2 sec.

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Audio Recording Mode

00:00:00

00:00:00

(Standby)

1. Audio mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Elapsed time

6. Recording indicator

(Recording)

Recording indicator

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6

REC

2 3

00:00:00

00:00:00

00:00:00

00:00:00

00:00:00

5

00:00:00

1

Stop

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Playback Mode

00:00:00

Play

101-0001

101-0001

00:03:02

Video Mode

1. Playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Volume indicator

6. Folder and file number

7. Playback indicator

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00:00:00

5

7

Play

Play

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101-0001

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Camera Mode

1. Playback mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Battery condition

4. Folder and file number

Audio Playback Mode

1. Playback mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Battery condition

4. Volume indicator

5. Folder and file number

6. Playback indicator

7. Elapsed time

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101-0001

4

21

3

7

Play

6

00:03:02

00:03:02

100-001

5

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