Hitachi DZ-SV560E Instruction Manual

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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

7INTRODUCTION

7Overview

7Package Contents

8GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

8Front View

9Rear View

10 LCD Monitor Display

14GETTING STARTED

14Preparation

15Turning the Power On/Off

15LED Indicators

16Handling the Digital Video Camera

17Setting the Date and Time

17Choosing the Language

18Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory

19CAPTURE MODE

19Recording Video Clips

19Capturing Still Images

20Using the Zoom Function

20Setting the Focus

21Setting the Self-Timer

22PLAYBACK MODE

22Playing Back Video Clips

23Playing Back Still Images

24Thumbnail Display

24Slide Show Display

25Protecting Images

26Deleting Still Images/Video Clips

27AUDIO MODE

27Recording Audio Files

27Playing Back Audio Files

27Deleting Audio Files

28MENU OPTIONS

28 Video Menu

30 Capture Menu

32Playback Menu

33Setup Menu

35EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

36TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

36Downloading / Deleting Your Files via Computer

37USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

38SPECIFICATIONS

39APPENDIX

39Troubleshooting

40Connecting 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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1.Speaker

2.Focus switch

Normal mode

Macro mode

3.Lens

4.LED lights

5.Microphone

6.Battery cover

7.Tripod socket

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Rear View

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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

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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

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

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

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[ ] 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

 

 

 

(Standby)

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1.Audio mode icon

2.Available recording time

3. Storage media

00:00:00

4.Battery condition

5.Elapsed time

6. Recording indicator

00:00:00

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(Recording)

Recording indicator

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00:00:00

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Playback Mode

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

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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